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BRIEFS

June 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* World Bank to push for transport fuel levy The World Bank will suggest a global levy on jet and shipping fuel in recommendations to G-20 governments later this year on raising climate finance, a senior official said on Sunday. Piracy soaring to alarming levels: India Piracy in the Indian Ocean has 'soared' since 2005, increasing costs for businesses and governments, Indian Defence Minister M M Pallam Raju said. Russia's Global Ports eyes US$750m from IPO Russia's Global Ports is seeking up to US$750 million from an IPO of shares in London, a source close to the deal said, making it the latest Russian firm to raise funds from capital markets.

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Derivatives: Curse or blessing, useful tool or dangerous distraction Port of Los Angeles earmarks US$10.7 million to upgrade TraPac box shop APL's Sappio says no to move, quits after 29 years to stay in California Port of Hefei container volume surpasses 10,000-TEU mark Guangdong's auto imports plunge 54pc in first four months Mombasa's 7-9 day delays prompt carrier talk of congestion surcharges Rail freight service linking Chongqing to Antwerp open for business Rio to expand 2 box terminals ahead of major world sports events Hactl wins Mongolian Airlines Hong Kong ground handling contract Yangtze River Express opens Chongqing-Luxembourg IT cargo service SIA to launch long-haul budget airline ahead of competitors

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APL postpones re-launch of North America Pacific coast service Chennai to host Cargo Scope 2011 EVERGREEN LINE & Yanghai Shipping swap Korea-China-Thailand slots ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts PIL-Wan Hai shelve Asia-North Europe service, buy Cosco slots US west coast imports up 5 pc, exports 8 pc Bilateral trade with India to grow by 15 pc: Belgian diplomat Coffee exports jump 42.51 pc in Jan.-May Coir exports take a hit due to raw material imports to China India grants duty-free market access to Afghanistan Indian imports propel thermal coal prices Resolve Iran crude payment crisis by July 15: Govt VCT discusses trade opportunities with Malaysian delegation Ashley Dinning appointed President & CEO of Canada's Halterm Terminal Kandla Port inaugurates Bunder Basin for handling barges Pipe maker PSL diversifies into port construction business Cathay Pacific Cargo to offer more flights from Chennai, Bangalore Govt announces DTAA with Mozambique Pvt. equity firms set to play key role in infra projects Traders firm against FDI in multi-brand retail

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JUNE 6, 2011
Alitalia increases Rome-Los Angeles frequency The Italian carrier Alitalia has increased its service between Rome and Los Angeles CA (USA) during the summer season. With effect from 3 June, the Skyteam member added a sixt... TAP to fly to Mali TAP Portugal launched a new, thrice-weekly service from Lisbon to Bamako, the capital of the West African country Mali yesterday (5 June). TAP currently flies to Luanda, Maputo, Bi... VTL calculates carbon footprint of general cargo alliance VTL has become the first cargo system to present a TÜV-certified network carbon footprint (NCF). The calculation of the footprint, which took nine months, was carried out by the co... Switzerland: new equipment to measure average speed over certain distance Switzerland: a new speed control system has been installed on the eastbound lane of the A9 motorway between Aigle and Bex. The device monitors a longer stretch of road to ensu... EU investing in Rostock-Berlin rail track development The European Commission has agreed to allot EUR 21 million from ERDF funds for the first construction phase of the Rostock-Berlin railway line. The route, which should be completed... Netherlands: LHVs get definite permission to use road network Longer and heavier trucks have now been granted definite permission to use the Dutch road network. The Dutch transport minister, Melanie Schulz van Haegen-Maas Geesteranus, said th... DB Schenker offering new services to Poznan for Polzug On behalf of customer Polzug, the German service provider DB Schenker will began operating a regular, through shuttle service between the two major German seaports and the Polish h... Network Rail: plans to upgrade second route out of Southampton docks The UK-based rail service provider Network Rail plans to upgrade a second route out of Southampton docks. The diversionary route runs from Southampton to Basingstoke via Romsey and... Changi Airport welcomed arrival of Finnair Singapore Changi Airport recently welcomed the arrival of Finnair to Singapore. Daily-served Helsinki, Changi's first new European route since June 2008 is the airport's fifth new ... MSC implementing OWS on Far East-Africa route The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), based in Geneva (Switzerland), is implementing an overweight surcharge (OWS) of USD 150/teu on all cargo weighing over 20 metric t up to t... WWL appoints managing director for India Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, has appointed Gur Prasad Kohli as managing director for India. Kohli, who will be based in Ch... Maersk to call at Marsaxlokk on regular basis Maersk Line will be calling on a regular and scheduled basis with a number of services at the port of Marsaxlokk in Malta. Maersk only recently announced it is setting up Seag... Combi Lift with special transport Singapore - Nigeria The transport service provider Combi Lift conveyed two anchor handling vessels (AHTS) by its semi-submersible vessel, the "Combi Dock IV, from Singapore to Luba (Nigeria) in M... Groupe CAT signs a three-year contract with Aixam Mega Groupe CAT has just signed an exclusive three-year delivery contract with Aixam Mega, the leading European seller of unregistered vehicles. CAT, the automobile logistics specialist... Highways Agency expands contract with Dentressangle The Highways Agency, an executive agency of the UK's Department for Transport (DfT), has expanded its contract with Norbert Dentressangle to encompass the handling, storage and dis... GAC opens new office in Trinidad & Tobago GAC Energy & Marine Services LLC (GEMS) is expanding its shipping and logistics services to Trinidad & Tobago. The company's newest office is now open for business in San F...

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JUNE 6, 2011
Scorpio Tankers orders five product tankers at Hyundai Mipo Paris MOU publishes latest "Black, Gray and White List" American Salvage Association relocates offices Italian Coast Guard vessel to have hybrid propulsion system

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JUNE 6, 2011
Foreign-Trade Zone expanding at Port of Quincy, Washington AAR taps Laurie Knight as Government Affairs VP PDX Citizen Noise Committee to meet at Pearson Air Museum Marcon boosting staff with hire of Jon Thielemann New NYK bulk carrier first to use hybrid turbocharger

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JUNE 6, 2011
Monsoons fail to dampen interest in demolition sales Three bulk carriers sold into Bangladeshi and Indian yards at prices in low to mid $500s per ldt IEA sees golden age for gas Higher demand will reshape market over next quarter century IEA calls for higher standards for shale gas Stricker fracking guidlines required Australia set to overtake Qatar as top LNG supplier Coalbed methane could push Australia to top of the leauge Gas glut to end earlier than expected The gas glut will be over five years earlier than previously forecast due to increased demand, according to the International Energy Agency Shipping sinks from view as aviation flies climate protest Maritime sector stands by as aviation takes a lead in climate debate Time running out for Turkey's yards Harsh commercial environment could push some Turkish shipyards to the wall sooner rather than later Smaller boxship operators happy to fall in with cascade to intra-Asia Being forced out of Asia-Europe trades by ultra-large containerships could prove a blessing Twistlocks problem straightened out Automated lashing platform is said to eliminate the need for manual coning and deconing of twistlocks and stackers on the quay Report highlights GPS vulnerability to space weather American Meteorological Society workshop report says more research and international co-operation needed to reduce impact on shipping and banking Consolidation on the cards for Europe's big engineers Volkswagen attempts to buy MAN and Scania while Rolls-Royce joins forces with Daimler to chase Tognum Owners urged to think long term on investment payback Rewards will come as fuel prices climb in years ahead, says marine technology expert Financial squeeze puts the brakes on innovation In the current climate it seems that only the larger shipowners are able or willing to invest in innovative fuel-saving technology Italy U-turn on Fincantieri job cuts and yard closures following protests State-owned cruiseship builder must access new markets and develop new products Be prepared for rule changes on emissions, shipowners warned Hopes of postponement of 0.1% sulphur limit in ECAs 'misplaced' and 'dangerous' Maersk poised to 'revolutionise' shipping Manifesto launch will lay down gauntlet to industry on 'brink of era-defining moment' SeaEnergy pulls the plug on windfarms business Company says sale to Repsol will allow it to focus on marine services Bermuda tops Paris MoU rankings Bottom place in safety league table goes to North Korea Otal heads for the end of the line Africa specialist to be swallowed by Delmas in shake-up by the brands' owner CMA CGM Brands must earn their keep Regional lines can compete well against the heavyweights, but sometimes the costs of maintaining a separate brand inside a group outweigh the benefits Russia's Global Ports plans $750m IPO Container terminal says it will use the cash to fund its growth strategy Now report it Thanks to the Oceans Beyond Piracy study, the press has a brush with which to paint the real picture of piracy's huge threat to seafarers Iraq to extend oil export capacity at Basra as production rises Output expected to hit more than 5m bpd in next three years, says deputy prime minister A perfect theory (just not in the real world) Competition in shipping cannot be controlled India considers armed guards on cargo vessels Move conflicts with recent government bid to play down risk of pirate attacks near coast Capesize rates back above handy bulkers Opec meeting will determine production volumes Seafarers' Trust project throws light on piracy victims' hidden suffering Project involving 20 industry partners records seafarers' experiences and works with employers and families develop best practice guidelines The human cost of piracy remains hidden from view There is no single reliable source to inform seafarers or the general public of how crew are treated during captivity, or how widespread abusive tactics are among the pirate gangs

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JUNE 6, 2011
Slow streaming tied to upturn in bulk rates BROKERS told Fairplay today slow steaming orders by Capesize owners have contributed to the upswing in freight rates over the past two weeks Taking Courage on IPO HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Courage Marine, which cancelled a listing in its home territory in April, now aims to execute the IPO on 24 June World Bank backs bunker levy THE WORLD Bank will push for a levy on bunkers as a measure to combat climate change, a senior official has reportedly indicated Mexico's Altamira LNG terminal to be sold ROYAL Dutch Shell and its partners are selling their Altamira regasification terminal on the Gulf of Mexico, an indication that LNG imports to Mexico are losing appeal, energy analysts told Fairplay today Fincantieri said to relent on yard job cuts BUILDER Fincantieri has reportedly relented in its scheme to cut costs by eliminating 2,500 jobs in Italy Japan's sales imported vehicles rise 31% SALES of vehicles imported into Japan on car carriers increased 31% year on year in May, IHS Global Insight reported today Trading begins for Eitzen's new shares SHARES IN Eitzen Maritime Services, the Oslo-listed maritime services group, started trading this morning on the Oslo Stock Exchange Vietnamese march over sea border spat HUNDREDS of Vietnamese have demonstrated to express outrage about Chinese naval actions in a disputed South China Sea region, IHS Global Insight reported today Fortescue cost rise seen AUSTRALIAN miner Fortescue reportedly plans to exceed estimates and spend $10Bn on ports, mines and other developments, in its latest attempt to increase production RCCL embraces UK tonnage tax regime RCCL PLANS to enroll more than a quarter of its 40 ships under the UK tonnage tax regime Russia funds takeover in Taman RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the Kremlin will contribute €1Bn ($1.46Bn) towards developing the fishing town of Taman into a major port VLCC seesaw stuck VLCC CAPACITY has finally dropped - and sharply - in the Persian Gulf for the next four weeks, but that has failed to dent freight rates, analysts noted today Capesizes put to torch OWNERS' zeal for demolishing old Capesize tonnage is continuing this week, despite softening scrap rates amid the South Asian monsoon Box prices feel 'hangover' LONG-HAUL box rates remain on the slide today, even as the second quarter reaches its last month.

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JUNE 6, 2011
Some Port Truckers May Face Subsidy Bill Six motor carriers that received subsidies from the Port of Los Angeles for the purchase of clean trucks may have... UPS Adds Capacity on Latin America Routes UPS boosted its cargo capacity 50 percent on flights to Central and South America last week, saying it is responding... Con-way Truckload Seeks Southwestern Drivers Con-way Truckload, looking to hire more truck drivers in the Western U.S., reopened a driver orientation site in Phoenix that... Trucker ODFL Expands Drayage Operations Old Dominion Freight Line, a less-than-truckload carrier, is driving deeper into drayage, opening a container drayage facility in Mobile, Ala. ODFL... Freight Index Shows Economy Stalled A key measure of freight shipping in the United States slipped back 0.2 percent in May from the month before,... Ocean Carriers Set India Rate Hikes Major ocean carriers operating to and from India plan to raise rates on key trade lanes, starting in early July.... CSX, NS Break Ground on Intermodal Projects Eastern U.S. railroads CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway each planned to hold groundbreaking ceremonies Monday on separate intermodal hub... Shippers Expect 9 Percent Boost in Transport Spending Shippers are bracing for higher transportation costs, even as the economy slows, according to a second-quarter survey of more than... Russia's Global Ports Plans London IPO Global Ports, Russia's largest container terminal operator, plans to raise about $100 million for an initial public offering on the... UTU Claims Record Pay Hike in US Rail Contract A tentative contract between the United Transportation Union and major U.S. railroads will give UTU members a record pay increase... Airlines Cut Profit Outlook on Higher Costs The International Air Transport Association scaled back its 2011 industry profit forecast by more than half on Monday, to $4...

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JUNE 6, 2011
The loneliness of the long-distance liner A year of trading in container shipping is a marathon and not a sprint. As we approach the 13 mile H1 marker, ocean carriers suffering from the consequences of trying to grow too fast in the first quarter will need to begin conserving energy; draw on their cost saving training, and be sensible in their pricing in the second half if they are not to hit the wall in the uphill endeavour to complete the full-year race without financial injury OPEC vote could give red-inked carriers a lifeline Global Port Investments goes for IPO TPT to use Navis system inland SA and Mozambique to operate joint anti-piracy patrols Maersk adds 'emergency' piracy surcharge

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JUNE 6, 2011
OWS crack down World Marine Co and Odin Ship Management land on US port inspector's detention list with oily-water separator infractions. H&K scans Ofer aftermath Holland & Knight lawyer says fallout from Iranian tanker drama could prove costly for Tanker Pacific and Ofer Bros. Owners deny torture claim Shipowners insist they are not suppressing grim details of hostages' treatment at hands of Somali captors. Kev and Brendan held Canada detained only one cargoship and a tug for failing safety inspections in April. Scorpio strikes for MR five Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner confirms order for five product tanker newbuildings with Hyundai Mipo worth nearly $200m. Taiwan Nav falls Taipei-listed bulker owner has seen first quarter profit dip despite revenues increasing. Vyborg eyes loan Russian shipyard wants to borrow $167m after racking up loss in 2010. Japan sets up piracy base Historic move as country establishes first full-scale military base outside Japan in Djibouti. Russia plans new port Government and exporters teaming up to build $3.6bn Black Sea terminal to ease congestion at Novorossiysk. Bulker bashed bridge Mersey Docks failed to notify Adelfia vessel of potential hazard from new counterweight, resulting in oil spill. Global Ports $100m IPO Private Russian group N-Trans to raise cash to exploit expected boom in country's container traffic. EMS reverse splits Eitzen Maritime Services completes a reverse stock split and share increase. Costa ship refloated Tug pulls Costa Magica free at the entrance to port of Copenhagen in Denmark. Cabotage carrot for Marco Strong presence in Indonesian market helps Singapore-listed firm earn an initial buy tag from AM Fraser.

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JUNE 6, 2011
Reports: Russia port group plans U.K. IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments (GPI) said it plans to raise $100 million in a initial public stock offering in London.Reutersreported the company is "seeking more than $100 million from a London initial public offering," while the Financial Time... Geodis Wilson acquires One Source Logistics French-based forwarder Geodis Wilson said it has acquired specialists One Source Logistics, which is headquartered in Minneapolis. Jean-Louis Demeulenaere, chief executive officer of Geodis Group, said the company is seeking to double its freight f... States Logistics puts sun to work States Logistics Services has installed a 363-kilowatt solar power system on the roof of its distribution center in Buena Park, Calif., which will produce up to 82 percent of the facility's electricity needs. States Logistics is a third-party logis... BIFA names Bottomley president The British International Freight Association has appointed Peter Bottomley as president, succeeding Norman Fowler. Bottomley had been a member of parliament since 1975. In Thatcher's government from 1984 to 1990, he was parliamentary undersecreta... Zim hikes Asia-to-Europe rates Zim said it would implement a general rate increase of $275 per TEU on July 1 for cargo moving from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Europe destinations.... Merchandise trade continues growth in Q1 Merchandise trade continued to grow strongly across major economies in the first quarter of 2011, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday. Total imports of G7 and BRICS countries grew 11 percent in the first quarter c... Fewer ships detained for safety, security The U.S. Coast Guard said it detained fewer ships in 2010 for environmental protection and safety related deficiencies. Ships detained decreased from 161 in 2009 to 156 in 2010, and the total number of ships detained in 2010 for security related d...

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JUNE 6, 2011
Fujairah prices mixed Avails 'extremely tight' in Durban. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets stable Two-tier market seen in Rotterdam. World Bank to recommend global levy on shipping and aviation fuel Focus on means of raising climate funds as post-Kyoto deal looks unlikely this year. New DNVPS tool a 'milestone' in bunker industry transparency Aim of 'Fuel Insight' is to simplify access to statistical data on fuel quality, making it more useful and adaptable for specific purposes. BIMCO meeting kicks off in Vancouver Focusing on the issues of climate, energy and demographics. Asian shippers objecting to bunker levy Signs of positions entrenching ahead of July IMO meeting, shippers say levy will 'just increase the cost of goods for consumers'. BMT takes role in 'pioneering low-carbon shipping research' Three year research project 'a very exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the design and operation of ships'. Staff changes at Mediterranean Bunker Services Trader resigns after 15 years of service, trainee bunker trader appointed. Week starts with gain in bunker prices Largely slack demand for bunker products at key Asian ports on Monday. Daewoo and MAN unveil 'huge' LNG powered engine Designing and building the large engine was 'particularly hard'. Bunker tanker sinks at Bangladeshi port MV OT Moon carrying 180 mt of bunkers when it sank. SCI delays rate adjustments on rising bunker prices, low demand Markets 'should get better' by 2013, says director of bulk carrier and tanker division. Russian-based supplier adds bunker tanker to fleet Acquisition of TM-10 will boost Baltic Fuel Company's bunker fleet to 31 vessels.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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