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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 10, 2011

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*Shipping News* US scraps deadline for screening of air cargo The US Transportation Security Administration told freight-shipping trade groups that it will no longer require all air cargo bound for the US to be screened by the end of the year. Charged up suezmax tanker rates fan hopes for rally Rents for suezmax tankers rose to the highest level since March 28, stoking optimism that a broader rally may lift global fleet earnings above breakeven levels.

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CMA CGM dismisses Hong Kong rumour, no plans to buy or charter new ships Panama Canal sees throughput rise 7pc to 322.1 million tons in F2011 East-west freight rates off 18 points since March, volatility grows US retail sees 2.8pc more holiday sales after 5.8pc back-to-school boost Horizon saved from bankruptcy with US$650 million refinancing deal Hunan provincial cargo volume increases 12.8pc in first eight months Canada denies subsidising shipping to divert US cargo through its ports New Zealand enhances efforts to rescue stranded ship, reduce oil slick APL tests supply chain security in anti-terror test with FBI European forwarder volume rises from 46 to 53 on Danske Bank index European Shippers Council urges action in advancing green shipping Kuehne + Nagel opens distribution hub in Cartagena, Colombia CEVA Logistics strikes deal with Miele white goods in South Africa Pacific Basin Economic Council meets in Hawaii November 9 - 10 European court upholds EU right to tax carbon emissions beyond its airspace Cathay Pacific launches western China freighter service to Chengdu TIACA praises Transportation Security Administration for screening delay

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Italian co. hopes to deliver more vessels in India No short-term plans to purchase, long-term charter-in vessels: CMA CGM Pranesh Rathod is KPSAA President for 2011-12; other office-bearers too elected SCI to pump in 3,700 cr. for acquiring 24 vessels Teamglobal Logistics commences Hyderabad office Chowgules Jaigad facility named Angre Port CoPT to offer 30 pc discount in charges for feeder vessels calling ICTT DP World takes home three honours at MALA 2011 JNPT participates in INMEX India 2011 One more terminal planned with Chinese help in Colombo Export permits issued for 4.21 lakh t sugar so far Govt may announce sops for labour-intensive export sectors soon India asks Pak to keep timelines, negative list short Industry demands hike in RBD palmolein import duty May snap off free trade talks with India, warns EU Meet to discuss investment opportunities in UAE industrial park Nafed for lowering onion MEP to $ 350/t Samsung intends making India export hub Sharma optimistic of clinching FTA with EU this year US likely to restore trade benefits to India soon WTO reduces world trade growth forecast Albacor Shipping USA moves heavy transformer through West Virginia Crowleys dedicated project cargo management division launched PCN reaches 100-member milestone

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Amsterdam-Schiphol adds further China freighter link Amsterdam-Schiphol has further strengthened its freighter links with China, following the launch of China Southern Airlines' twice weekly B777F services to Chongqing. The new fligh... Finnair starts scheduled flights to Dubai Today Finnair is starting to operate scheduled flights between Helsinki and Dubai. The route will be flown three times per week in the winter season until 23 March 2012. It is oper... Track building for Tanger-Rabat-Casablanca rail link Track building for the first high-speed railway in Africa has begun. In 2015 the new Tanger-Rabat-Casablanca route in Morocco is to travelled at 320 km/h for the first time. With t... German logistics industry agrees to switch pallets Industry, trade and service providers agreed cooperative, transparent pallet processing in Germany under the umbrella of the services provider GS1 Germany. The sector now has a sta... US truckload turnover rises to three-year high in Q2 The turnover rate for over-the-road truck drivers in the US rose to 79% in the second quarter, marking the third quarter in a row of increased churn in the driver market. The turno... More intermodal links to Baltic Sea ports Intermodal transport is beefing up links between the Rhine-Neckar area and Northern Germany and the German Baltic Sea ports. To this end, the existing shuttle train Karlsruhe - Ham... Fiege extends board from its own ranks As of 1 January 2012, the Fiege Group will be expanding its board with the current division heads. In addition to the current board members Dr Hugo Fiege, Heinz Fiege, Dr Stefan Ku... Ethiopian Airlines first African carrier to order Boeing's 777 freighter Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for four Boeing 777 freighters, making Ethiopian Airlines the first African carrier to order the twin-engine jet. The order is... German sea transport up 6.4% in first half 2011 In the first half of 2011 cargo throughput of sea transport in Germany rose 6.4% on the same period of the previous year. According to preliminary data of the German Statistical Of... Buss and Imperial Reederei establish joint venture The Buss Group from Hamburg and Imperial Reederei Duisburg have established a joint venture to operate the plant port of Hüttenwerke Krupp-Mannesmann (HKM) in Duisburg-Huckingen. B... HATLAPA extends its product portfolio for Offshore Support Vessels Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in Triplex, a Norwegian deck machinery company. HATLAPA's traditional product portfolio of... Movianto operates new distribution centre in Bavaria For its long-standing business partner 3M Espe, Movianto, the German logistics company that specialises in pharmaceutical logistics and health care services, is assuming the exclus... Groundbreaking ceremony for new Raben Goup logistics centre Holland's Raben Group is investing some EUR 18 million in the new development of a throughput and logistics facility with a total area of 48,000 sqm. During the symbolic groundbrea... New Kuehne + Nagel distribution centre in Cartagena, Colombia In the presence of numerous customers and business partners, Colombia's transport minister, German Cardona and Karl Gernandt, chairman of Kuehne + Nagel International, inaugurated ...

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Trinity Offshore selected to build Harvey Gulf LNG-fueled OSV's Wärtsilä to power first U.S. flag LNG-fueled offshore vessels

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
FMC looking into reasons for US-bound cargo making detour Weekly rail freight count sees both sides of ledger Customized Brokers taps Ryan as perishables logistics specialist APL holds anti-terrorism drill at Seattle marine terminal Change of command set for Everett Coast Guard unit

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Dry market to hold steady as tanker rise tails off Capesize and panamax rates to hold, while supramaxes will rise Eurotunnel welcomes EU Channel Tunnel probe Investigation to look into UK and France's non-compliance with European Union legislation DBIS wins Peel Ports deal to upgrade agri-bulk systems Software provider to revamp programs at UK's biggest import facility Capesize rates to stay steady through October Rates bounce back following China's holidays, but not to previous levels Wider eyes on the sea While the UK Coastguard's visual lookout stations are being stood down, the National Coastwatch Institution is looking to grow under a new chairman Hamburg brokers did not cook the books Market and discounted cash flow valuations are not per se right or wrong, they are two different perspectives for judging an investment Banks close in on Dr Peters ship funds Nordea threatens to force sale of two product tankers, as others 'face restructuring' The Joneses are no different from us Absence of a 'league table' and identity of the 'haves' are the only variations Intertanko leans towards greenhouse gas compensation fund for shipping Industry lobby group might now accept market-bases measures, with caveats Sami appoints National Security Inspectorate to vet armed guards Association says the insurance industry will get on board within a year CMA CGM puts plans to re-enter newbuilding market on hold French box giant quashes rumours that it is poised to order 9,000 teu ships Atlantic suezmax earnings hit five-month high Chartering boost in West Africa pushes up daily returns Maritime UK puts $5.6bn price tag on low-sulphur rules Crunch time approaching, according to Chamber of Shipping Atlantic Wind sale indicative of ailing sector Reefer newbuilding book stands at zero as charter rate slide is set to continue Wärtsilä will supply engines for first US-flagged LNG-powered platform supply vessels Contract sees delivery in 2013 and includes options for follow-on orders Death by protectionism The inquiry into Canadian and Mexican ports should focus on US harbour maintenance fee Rena hull may be cracking Authorities say grounded containership could break in two if weather turns Small dry bulk ships are top performers in distressed market Strong grain trade and slow fleet growth propping up charter rates Greek owner claims German ships are breaking tonnage tax rules SeaTask chief says 'numerous' ships are flying foreign flag while profiting from tax breaks VLCC earnings forecast slashed by 40% Earnings projections for all tanker sizes downgraded by Dahlman Rose & Co Dry bulk rates set to drop before 2012 Current rally is only a 'short-term squeeze' Intertanko members 'deeply concerned' by market conditions Low charter rates said to be combining with operational costs to make an unsustainable situation Five dead in Keppel Subic accident Stern ramp collapses on scaffolding at Philippines yard James Fisher plans to expand defence business Group eyes Asia as UK defence market is shrinking and becoming too bureaucratic Ratings really matter Anything that makes access to the capital markets more expensive is surely unwelcome Closure of Danish Maritime Safety Administration 'will not hit standards' New government to transfer responsibilities such as piloting from MoD to other ministries Greenland's riches remain elusive The 2011 project cost set to reach $600m, as Cairn extends drilling season

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Delhi puts brakes on SCI DELHI has directed government-run SCI to go slow on expanding its fleet LB harbour access deepened VLCCS today can steam directly to berth at Long Beach rather than first lightering offshore Cruise refit awarded FINCANTIERI said today its Palermo yard has won a contract to refit the cruise ship Bleu de France Liability shift urged on toxic perils SHIPOWNERS, not breakers, should be responsible for end-of-life inventories of hazardous materials on ships, an EU-tied workshop has been told Thessaloniki welcomes partial privatisation GREECE'S second-largest port Thessaloniki has reportedly said it would welcome privatisation - for all but conventional cargo NZ transport tsar says spill to hit shore NEW ZEALAND'S transport minister Steven Joyce has told reporters "we should expect oil to come ashore" from a box ship stranded on a reef off Tauranga Collision mariner sought A MARINER was still listed as missing today after a collision between a general cargo ship and a fishing vessel off northern Spain Oz union mulls more strikes MARITIME Union of Australia told Fairplay today it is considering further labour action in conjunction with more strikes by Patrick Stevedores workers Japan's fuel oil imports rise 57% JAPAN imported 3.7M more barrels of fuel oil in 1H2011, a 57% increase year on year, according to a new report

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Trucking Employment Up Slightly in September Employment in for-hire trucking rose only two tenths of a percent in September from August, as the U.S. unemployment rate remained... Owners Pull 11,087 Idled Railcars Out of Storage North American railcar owners pulled 11,087 more units out of sidings and other storage areas in September, for the largest... TransCore Finds Truck Revenue, Rates Up 10 Percent For-hire truckload carriers increased their revenue 10 percent in the first half of the year compared to the same period... Manufacturing Jobs to Shift from China to US, Report Says A big shift of manufacturing from China to the U.S. and other parts of North America will create up to... Freight Rate, Surcharge Updates for Week of Oct. 3-7 Hapag-Lloyd will apply a general rate increase on cargo shipped from the U.S. to the Indian Subcontinent, starting... Con-Way Freight Names Clark Executive VP New Con-way Freight President W. Gregory Lehmkuhl chose Thomas W. Clark, a 26-year Con-way veteran, as his executive vice president... Air Freight Rate Index Levels Off The Drewry Air Freight Price Index for international rates out of Asia fell 10.1 percent in August compared to last... Hume's Reaction to Canadian Rail Report, Reregulation Claims (Video) Forrest C. Hume, an attorney with Forrest C. Hume Law Corp., shares his thoughts regarding Transport Canada's report on rail... Toyota Tells Japanese Suppliers to Slash Costs Toyota is telling its parts suppliers in Japan to cut prices or face being replaced by overseas competitors as the... TNT Express Downgrades Revenue Outlook TNT Express issued a profit warning this week because of weak demand on Asia-Europe routes, the continued losses in the... Crafting Relationships Michaels Stores had a somewhat different experience in the chaotic first half of 2010 than that of many other large... Trade Sense Last week was supposed to be the time when adults got back in the room, as far as U.S. trade... Yes, They Have Bananas Port Hueneme, a small port 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles, is scheduled for some changes in its top executives,... Banana Warfare Bananas are the world's most traded fruit. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates world exports of... Fresh Approach to Marketing Consumers in every part of the globe must be following the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor... CMA CGM Denies Reports of Large Vessel Order CMA CGM denied reports Friday it is close to signing a $2 billion order for 20 large container ships from... Ethiopian Airlines Orders Boeing 777 Freighters Ethiopian Airlines became the first African customer for the 777 freighter, placing an order for four of Boeing's twin-engine, widebody...

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Is radical change around the corner? These are desperate times for the liner shipping community. Freight rates are continuing to fall on most trade lanes, the peak season was a wash-out and it is too late for any recovery of note to take place. Meanwhile, there is again talk of protectionist measures being put in place by several governments and to cap it all there are still many large vessels to be delivered. About 70% of the 4.9 million TEU backlog comprise post-panamax tonnage Santos to breach three million TEU mark this year CMA CGM denies order Rescue effort for Rena moves into full swing Horizon finalises its recapitalisation plan Chennai congestion is to ease

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Wells examines Rena impact Wells Fargo analyst says grounding of Costamare-controlled containership could cost owner $1.3m in lost revenue. MLL wades into wind Danish shipping syndicate's US liner wing forges alliance as it races to cash in on growing demand for offshore wind. Cyprus tied to cape buy Brokers finger Andreas Hadjiyiannis-led owner as the buyer behind $18.5m raid on Asian cape. DRYS: 'timing is everything' Pankaj Khanna says tanker IPO is on the backburner but US-listed owner is open to selling Ocean Rig if the price is right. QM2 suffers fire Blaze extinguished in engine room of Cunard flagship off Canadian coast. SDRL keeps ticker spinning John Fredriksen-led driller secures $550m loan hours after revealing two newbuilding contracts. More woe for VL values A new VLCC from a Korean or Japanese yard is now worth less than $90m, expert says. Crewman feared dead Australian police say it is unlikely Filipino who fell from German bulker will be found alive. Wightlink warns UK ferry operator says staff will go if it is forced to cut sailings. Polembros pounces on VL Greek owner swoops for Japanese-controlled VLCC as second hand values experience further pain. Shipowners need big cars George Economou declines to declare victory, the dangers of bottom fishing and the shipping chief who declines to become a newspaper seller. Moody's downs UK banks The two top British ship-lending banks are caught up in a ratings slap-down. If the price is right... Shares of George Economou-led owner soar as Street reacts to Cosco resolution and potential sale of Ocean Rig stake.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Washington Notebook October Feature Keep working Lines add calls to Americas service A trio of liner carriers operating a service between the west coast of South America and the U.S. East Coast will tweak the loop's rotation to include new calls at Buenaventura and Balboa. The Americas service, operated by CSAV, Hamburg Süd, and CC... Evergreen adjusts intra-Asia service Evergreen Line said this week it is splitting an intra-Asia service between China and Indonesia into two unlinked feeder loops. The carrier's former HBI service will now become two feeders - one linking Hong Kong with mainland China and another lin... Maersk enters U.S. offshore wind market Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), the U.S.-flag vessel arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has established a working relationship with Apex Offshore Wind to support the development, financing and construction of utility-scale offshore wind energy facilities in N... Stolt-Nielsen: Chemical tanker market slides 'sideways' Stolt-Nielsen said it had profit of $22.2 million in the third quarter ending Aug. 31, compared to a profit of $26.6 million in the same 2010 period. Profits were lower even though operating revenue rose to $529.8 million in the third quarter, comp... Horizon Lines completes refinancing Horizon Lines has completed a $652.8 million comprehensive refinancing that will give it adequate liquidity to fund continuing operations and the ability to achieve substantial additional debt reduction. "We now have a new capital structure that eli... Beaver leads U.S. salvage group The American Salvage Association has elected Tim Beaver, chief executive officer of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., to president. Beaver succeeds Mauricio Garrido, who served as president from 2009-2011.Paul Hankins at Donjon-SMIT was elected vice p... Ex-Im Bank's first Tajikistan transaction The U.S. Export-Import Bank is supporting its first transaction in the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan, which includes the purchase of Boeing 737-900ER plane by Somon Air, an airline based in Dushanbe. This is Boeing's first sale to Somon Air a...

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OCTOBER 7, 2011
Bunker prices head higher Crude futures experienced its biggest weekly gain in over 7 months. Canadian Authorities detain Greek tugboat Line broke leaving the carrier stranded and posing a risk to the environment. Middle Eastern bunker prices firm Deliveries were available for supply up to and including October 21 in Cape Town. LNG tankers in 'multi million dollar dual-fuel retrofit' Qatar to make 'substantial savings' by enabling tankers to switch from conventional fuel to LNG. MGO prices gain double-digits in Rotterdam and Hamburg Congestion at a couple of loading racks was still an issue in Rotterdam. Moody's upgrades shipping line after refinancing Horizon rating changed from 'Probability of Default' to 'Limited Default'. Tanker industry sustainability under threat INTERTANKO's Council expresses 'deep concern' about current market conditions. Market Based Measures to cut ship emissions 'not justified at this time' INTERTANKO supports mandatory technical and operational efficiency measures, but says industry 'is already incentivised by high fuel prices' to reduce fuel use. Orders for LNG engines as fears over ULSD avails grow 'We are witnessing a transformation of the marine industry as it charts a course towards a new era for natural gas,' says Warstila. Maxcom expands West African coverage Announces supply of MGO at Port Gentil and Libreville. UK maritime sector warning on annual £3.6 billion ECA cost 'These regulations will create considerable financial, logistical, societal and even environmental impacts,' says Maritime UK submission. Asian bunker prices firming as week ends Supplies of IFOs tight in Singapore and Hong Kong. Stolt Tankers posts profitable third quarter Rates firmed 'in response to higher bunker prices and other operational costs.' Japan's fuel oil imports up following quake On higher demand from domestic power sector even as sales of bonded bunkers to ships fell. Singapore bunker premiums at eight-month high Premiums expected to remain high until next week due to lack of cutter stocks. K-Line placed on credit watch K-Line expected to take longer to restore its financial soundness, says S&P. NuStar to pump millions into refinery upgrades Refinery to produce ultra low sulphur diesel as its key product, says NuStar. Response underway to contain bunker spill from grounded ship 'Relatively small' oil spill has potential to be New Zealand's 'most significant maritime pollution disaster in decades'

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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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