BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 8, 2011

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*Shipping News* Shipping firms sue EU over sanctions Several shipping companies have launched a legal challenge against the European Union after the bloc imposed sanctions on them over their suspected involvement in Iran's nuclear programme and arms trafficking, a court application showed. Japan, China shut ports ahead of typhoon Japan and China have suspended some operations at several oil, dry bulk and container ports ahead of a powerful typhoon that could be one of the worst in the area for years, industry officials said. Baltic index flat due to growth, supply worries The Baltic Exchange's main seafreight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, was unchanged on Friday with sentiment knocked by worries over slowing economic growth and the pace of new vessel deliveries.

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Asia-Europe spot rates rise for second straight week to US$823 per TEU Europe container growth slows on fears of default: Global Port Tracker Libyan rebels seize state-owned tanker, perhaps with the NATO assistance United States consumer spending declines for first time in two years Seaspan's quarterly operational profit increases 43pc to US$124.6 million APL's on-time record in transpacific hits 94pc in first half of 2011 Shandong top 3 ports see more than 10pc throughput increase in first half Mid-Yangtze Hubei provincial exim trade soars 95pc in first half DP World Southampton terminal rail link to boost intermodal volumes National Container Company's St Petersburg seven-month box volume up 9.9pc Container lessor TAL quarterly profit increases 100pc to US$33.1 million India's trade growth threatened by US-Europe economic uncertainty X-Press Container Line enters Latin America with two feeder services China to finish Tibet's Lhasa-Shigatse rail extension by 2015 Maximus Air Cargo scores record July performance with its new A300-GOORF UN pleads for free or discounted air cargo to ship food to Horn of Africa Changi Airport pioneers airport perimeter security with intrusion sensors

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Anti-dumping duty proposed on Chinese PVC flex films Coffee exports surge 38 pc on global demand DGFT likely to eliminate cotton exports eligibility criteria Govt restores DEPB scheme on cotton, yarn Hike non-Basmati export price to $500/t, Thomas urges Pranab India, Poland seek to firm up trade, cultural ties Office in Dubai for gems &: jewellery body Oilmeal exports climb 13 pc in July

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AUGUST 5, 2011
New Boeing 747-8 freighter completes certification flight testing The new Boeing 747-8 freighter successfully completed its certification flight test programme on Tuesday, with two airplanes landing at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Flight test ai... South Africa: booming extra-heavy and heavy truck sale In South Africa the sale of new heavy commercial vehicles saw a big jump in July: According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA (Naamsa), sales of extra h... Asta AG reduces European fleet Asta AG in Arbon/Switzerland, a subsidiary of AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG, is reducing its EU-oriented fleet due to its high personnel costs and the exchange rate development of... Chapman Freeborn flies humanitarian aid to Horn of Africa Chapman Freeborn Airchartering's worldwide offices are participating in the effort to transport humanitarian aid to help people affected by famine in the Horn of Africa. In the las... Port of San Francisco's Pier 80 welcomes wind turbines The Port of San Francisco's Pier 80 omni terminal welcomed the M/V Star Hansa carrying wind turbine components for San Leandro, California-based Halus Power Systems. Halu... Asda extends partnership with Norbert Dentressangle in the UK Asda has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle for the management of eight Asda Service Centres (ASCs) - the hub of Asda's recycling operations - for a further five years... Panalpina growth below expectation in Q2 2011 The globally active transport and logistics group Panalpina, which is based in Basel, was hit across Switzerland by falling demand and the strong CHF in Q2. Net sales dropped in th... Air Berlin acquires second-hand Swiss A330 German airliner Air Berlin has acquired a second-hand Airbus A330-200 from Switzerland's carrier Swiss. A second jet is to follow shortly. With the two planes, the future Oneworld ... Russia's port throughput falls flat Russian sea ports' goods throughput remained more or less flat in the first half of 2011 on the prior-year period. It was down 0.5% on the same period last year and stood at 257 mi...

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Shell gets conditional approval for Beaufort Sea exploration plan AMO ends strike against American Steamship Company Transocean orders another Bigfoot

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Federal decision paves way for SR 520 project to move forward NYK containership rescues 23 sailors from cargo vessel Crowley adding Tampa call to Central America Ro/Ro service APL reports near perfect Trans-Pacific on time performance Rail freight traffic count rolls to up/down week

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Secondhand bulker values could 'easily' fall by 20% Secondhand vessel values for bulk carriers over 15 years of age could "easily" fall by 20% over the next 12 months, according to Eagle Bulk Shipping chairman Sophocles Zoullas, as record newbuilding deliveries lower the average age of the fleet and charterers opt to hire younger and more efficient ships Rio Tinto's fixing frenzy underpins capesize market Typhoon Miufa's likely strike on China sends Rio Tinto into fixing flurry, while Vale makes welcome enquiry on fronthaul route Europe picks up suezmax slack Drop in US oil demand as consumers buy less gasoline sees West African cargoes diverted to European refineries, boosting demand for suezmax tankers Offshore shuttles offer better returns Owners investing in high specification suezmax shuttle tankers for the offshore oil market will benefit from longer employment and higher rates than owners who order standard suezmax tankers amid current poor charter rates on the spot market Greek ownership remains buoyant New Petrofin Research study finds Greek owners resisting consolidation, but the pressure is mounting Age shift augurs well for the future Greek fleet gets younger on average Piracy on the silver screen A private premiere of Steamship Mutual's new piracy training film conveys the tension and stress of navigating through these dangerous waters Modern morality means Somali piracy will flourish The lessons of history show that if the thousand pirates detained were all now dead or rotting in prison piracy would have all now ceased The advance of women We should not have to write, or read, articles about the 'first woman' doing anything, but everything has to start somewhere Financial statement weakens CMA CGM bonds French container line has no liquidity problems, says banker Aberdeen still has its foot on the gas Scottish trust port can point to rises in vessel calls and cargo volumes as signs that the North Sea energy sector is still very active Shipping shares sink lower as global stock markets slide again Deeper falls for some companies reflect poor performances and prospects in main shipping sectors Founding families lead share purchase charge at OSG Vote of confidence, says Morten Arntzen European ports face further crisis Throughput at northern ports continues to slide APMT Zeebrugge plans transport role as Antwerp gateway Flanders ports link-up would take on common rival Rotterdam Croatia's Ploce port secures $71m World Bank loan Improvement in infrastructure aimed at winning more private investment Spot on The transpacific container trade looks to be locked in a towards rates cycle Weak east-west box rates emit misleading signals Broad supply and demand equilibrium used as evidence that box trades are not in such poor shape as some indicators would imply Wilhelmshaven hit by sharp drop in oil imports Closure of ConocoPhillips refinery also hits total cargo handling of Lower Saxony ports The monster and the bear If a second dip in an already long and painful recession looms, the recent follow-the-leader ordering of huge ships in the box sector will come to look very complacent Fresh order brings Namura reprieve but yen appreciation a burden Japanese shipbuilder explores its options in the face of 'life or death' survival battle Rebels capture Libyan tanker GNMTC product tanker diverted to Benghazi Hansa Heavy Lift to desert Bremen Headquarters to be relocated in Hamburg next year as part of drive to cut the Beluga connection China Shipping box leasing unit postpones Hong Kong IPO Turmoil in global equity markets hampers China Shipping Nauticgreen Holdings' $200m fundraiser Slump in big tankers hits Crude Carriers' second quarter Greece-based owner sees revenues halved despite outperforming Baltic index rates Great Eastern profits slide 5% Indian tanker and dry bulk owner hit by low rates and slack demand Keppel wins $195m Transocean jack-up order World's largest offshore drilling contractor exercises option for third jack-up based on Bigfoot design Strike planned for Westernport Patrick Stevedores to stage 24-hour walk-out Vale rejects Cosbulk ship for fronthaul fixture Reported payment problems at Cosco Qingdao scuppered deal, say brokers

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Hurricane likelihood rises TROPICAL Storm Emily has broken apart without damaging Caribbean shipping, but US officials meantime raised their estimate on the likelihood of a worse-than-usual hurricane season Chinese rare earth exports surge in first half CHINESE rare earth export rose nearly tenfold year on year in the first half of 2011, hitting $1.5Bn, IHS Global Insight reported today Crude Carriers posts losses NYSE-listed Crude Carriers reported today that it swung to losses in the second quarter after revenues were dragged down by weak crude tanker rates Drybulk rates hit GE Shipping A DROP in drybulk charter rates led to a fall in quarterly profits, India's GE Shipping said today Philippines plans box terminal NEW BOX terminal is planned, with South Korean funding, in Aurora province of the Philippines Iran oil sale fails again NIOC HAS failed again to sell heavy crude on Iran's international oil exchange at its Kish Island free zone, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Greece casualties drop 24% MARITIME accidents in Greece were down 24% in 2010 year on year, an EC report has found Crude held at Port Sudan A CARGO of 600,000 barrels of South Sudanese crude is being held at Port Sudan due to a dispute over "service fees", IHS World Markets Energy reported today Platou sees box boost A BETTER balance between supply and demand in box shipping should lead to a "moderate recovery" in rates in 2012, according to RS Platou India's port snarls worsen CONGESTION at coal import terminals on India's East Coast has significantly worsened since the beginning of July, brokers told Fairplay today Vale revisits spot market BROKERS told Fairplay today that Brazilian miner Vale has made an exception by taking a ship in the spot market for the first time in a year Transneft warns China on oil pipeline contract RUSSIA'S Transneft has warned that it might terminate a contract to pump crude overland to China, which could increase the flow of crude for shipment from Kozmino Bay Naphtha fixtures surge BROKERS told Fairplay today rising demand for naphtha is raising eastbound freight rates for long-range tankers transporting clean products Brokers see static box rates CONTAINER derivatives brokers told Fairplay today that rates are unlikely to head north even though yesterday's closing trades suggested otherwise Mixed results for Diana Shipping DIANA Shipping today announced a year-on-year rise in timecharter revenues for the first half of 2011

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AUGUST 5, 2011
NY-NJ Port Authority Proposes Toll Increase The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday proposed raising tolls on bridge and tunnels crossing Hudson... USPS Loses $3.1 Billion The U.S. Postal Service lost $3.1 billion in its third fiscal quarter ending June 30, deepening the Postal Service's financial... Trans-Pacific Rates Drop, Asia-Europe Rebounds Spot rates for trans-Pacific trade fell for the second week in a row, while pricing on Asia-Europe trade lanes improved... Trucking Industry Hiring Slowed in July Trucking employment was essentially flat in July, with for-hire carriers adding only 1,300 jobs for a 0.1 percent increase from... Crowley Adds Tampa Call Crowley Maritime plans to add roll-on, roll-off service to Tampa in September as part of the carrier's Central American service,... CSAV to Hike India-Europe Rates Chilean ocean carrier CSAV will implement a general rate increase on westbound shipments from India to Europe, starting Aug. 15.... Air France-KLM Cargo Traffic Falls 2.7 Percent Falling demand in the Asia-Pacific region pulled cargo traffic at Air France-KLM down 2.7 percent in July. Asia-Pacific... NuStar, EOG Team Up on Oil Train Transloads NuStar Logistics and EOG Resources, an oil and gas company, jointly develop and own a facility at St. James, La.,... July Jobs Report Tops Expectations U.S. job growth increased more than expected in July as a rise in private payrolls offset shrinkage in government jobs,... ICTS Argentina Terminal Opens 2012 International Container Terminal Services will complete the first phase construction of a terminal at the Port of La Plata in... Ningbo Port Container Traffic Up 13.7 Percent China's Ningbo Port saw container traffic increase 13.7 percent year-over-year to a new record of 7 million 20-foot equivalent units... China Manufacturing Slows to 29-Month Low A key measure of Chinese manufacturing fell for the straight month to its lowest point in more than two years... Declared Weight In the inquiries that followed the at-sea hull fracture and subsequent scuttling of the MSC Napoli in early 2007 in... Copyright ' and Wrong ' in Tariff Filing Q: Your June 13 and July 18, 2011, columns request views regarding enforceability of National Motor Freight Classification provisions that... Old Faithful In the trans-Pacific, capacity is surging and rates are sagging. In South America, Africa and the Middle East, demand is... Dysfunctionally Yours The congressional failure that led to the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration will not, just to be clear,... Slowdown Worsens at Congested India Port An unofficial "go-slow" campaign by a group of dockworkers at the Gateway Terminals India operated by APM Terminals threatens to... APL Reports 94 Percent On-time Performance APL said its trans-Pacific services missed their arrival window only seven times in 114 port calls to the U.S. West... Second Carrier Adds Congestion Fee at Nehru Port Hapag-Lloyd said Friday it will apply a port congestion surcharge on shipments moving through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava...

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Transpac benchmark plummets due to 'weak demand and excess capacity' IUMI to debate: 'The Curse of Piracy' TT Club heralds 'a wind of cultural change' in container shipping Seaspan posts H1 11 profit and announces new charter contract UASC revamps AEC1 service

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Typhoon targets China Bulkers brace for delays as typhoon Muifa closes in on ports of Ningbo and Qingdao. Swan supply talks in flight Indian FSRU wannabe closing in on LNG supply deal near Pipavav. CFL buys into Scan-Trans Canada Feeder Lines takes 20% chunk of Danish owner following its improved fortunes. DHT to seek out new deals The bid for Saga Tankers is over but Svein Moxnes Harfjeld is still aiming for substantial expansion. Crude culls dividend Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner axes payouts after second quarter results disappointment. Big names hog headlines John Fredriksen, Evangelos Marinakis, Gabriel Panayiotides, George Economou, Micky Arison and Craig Stevenson head the list of newsmakers this week. Diamond S deal sparkles A high flying investor backs the deal of the week, shipping in rough seas and anti-Gaddafi forces are accused of piracy. Sado sinks to deeper loss Japanese ferry owner drops full-year forecast after heavier reversal in the opening six months of 2011. Seaspan shakes off gloom New York-listed owner to ignore present bleak economy with further newbuilding orders and could go supersize next time. Higher costs hurt GE India's Great Eastern Shipping sees its first quarter profit take a dip. Saga saga over DHT Holdings dumps offer for Arne Blystad-led VLCC outfit after failing to convince enough shareholders. Hoegh buys from MOL Sveinung Stohle-led owner bags LNG carrier from Japanese firm with a view for conversion. Shipping stocks sink Asian shipping shares follow US rivals down as economic fears grip the market. CSG cans Nauticgreen IPO State-owned China Shipping Group cancels public offering of container leasing unit. Sinwa profit slides Singapore-listed offshore services company's earnings sliced in half.

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Washington Notebook Latest Quarterly Report Con-way Q2 profit more than doubles Con-way Inc. reported second quarter net profit of $29.4 million, more than double the $13.9 million earned in the same 2010 period. Revenue in the quarter ending June 30 was $1.35 billion, a 3.2 percent increase from last year's second quarter re... Pressing for FTAs approval after Hill recess U.S. Senate leaders have reached an agreement to move forward pending free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, and Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation following the August recess. Industry associations praised the move, but... Klinge builds triple container reefer unit Klinge Corp., a York, Pa.-based refrigeration technology manufacturer, has developed a unit for so-called triple containers, or tricons. The tricon, which is often used by the world's militaries, is configured so when three units are adjoined the f... Airlines told no more monkey business The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection has launched an international campaign on Change.org to stop airlines transporting primates destined for research. "Every year, tens of thousands of monkeys are traded around the world for the res... Parsons Brinckerhoff names Tanberg VP Infrastructure consulting and engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff has appointed Brian Tanberg to vice president. Based in Tampa, Fla., Tanberg will serve as director in the Southeast for the firm's ports and marine practice, which includes the Ca... Vanguard appoints Groff general counsel Non-vessel-operating common carrier Vanguard Logistics Services has appointed Terry Groff to vice president and general counsel for legal administration, effective Aug. 8. Groff brings with her more than 20 years of experience as an attorney in the... Forecaster: 'Tough year, not unlike 2009' Import and export deep sea container volumes across Europe have continued their downward slide from a high in March, according to Global PortTracker. "The crisis in Greece combined with the specter of Italy and Spain defaulting is destroying what ... Iraq concerned about nearby Kuwait port Iraq is asking Kuwait to suspend work on a seaport on Bubiyan Island, because of concern it may affect Iraq shipping, according to a report fromVoice of America.A report on the radio service's Web site said the two countries exchanged statements o...

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AUGUST 5, 2011
Bunker prices nose-dive Markets end the week on a surprisingly quiet note as buyers wait to see where crude ends up. Middle East bunker prices fall Extremely tight avails reported in Fujairah. LNG terminal developing 'bunkering potential' Singapore LNG Corporation awards EPC contract for 'secondary berth'. Markets tumble in Europe IFO 180 cSt cargoes are expected over the weekend in Rotterdam. Iranian fuel oil exports to remain low Loadings for east Asia likely to stay at current levels. IMO sulphur data point to changing trends Confirm nearly 15% of HFO fails to meet 2012 limit, while distillate data show most fuels tested are below 0.1% sulphur. Arctic ice melt could hit Singapore's maritime sector Maritime consultant says Northern Sea Route 'will have an impact' on Asian hub. Sinking triggers bunker spill fears Indian Coast Guard deploys pollution control vessel. Week ends with continued losses in bunker prices Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at some major ports in Asia. ABB introduces marine energy appraisal tool Variable-speed drives can lower energy consumption of onboard equipment by up to 50%. Order for dual-fuel offshore supply vessels US-based Harvey Gulf International Marine will place order for two vessels. High bunker costs may trigger sales of VLCCs NYK says older VLCCs operating at a loss. South China fuel oil stocks slightly up Volume at approximately 1.96 million mt for the week ended August 3. Aegean boosts bunkering ops with new tanker Company expects to take delivery of two more double-hull bunker tankers.

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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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