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BRIEFS

February 11, 2011

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*Shipping News* BaltEx's freight futures trading roll-out 'too slow' The Baltic Exchange's plan for a central trading screen for dry bulk freight derivatives is moving too slowly and concerns are growing that rivals may look to launch their own, freight futures users said. SuMed pipeline can cover northbound flows: IEA In the event of political unrest in Egypt disrupting shipments through the Canal, the Suez-Mediterranean or SuMed crude pipeline has ample capacity to ensure continued northbound flows, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says.

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Shipping Corporation of India profit up 138pc on box boom Hapag-Lloyd back in black with US$132 million profit Maersk says Egyptian shipping improves, but congestion lingers Maersk to add mega-ships to fast growing Sino-India loop US Commerce Secretary calls on India to ease US trade barriers Vancouver dock talks on again after cooling off period ends Jiangsu's port throughput surpasses 1.5 billion tonnes last year Alashankou Pass cargo volume up 8.6 per cent last year Hapag-Lloyd to phase out provision of its own US chassis Trans-Siberian Railway test intermodal from Korea to Poland Toll Global Forwarding opens new US branches, moves HQ UPS freight division builds group revenue on higher rates Oil prices prompt Qantas to increase surcharges 50pc Singapore Airlines receives logistics support to SDV Fifth test flight for Boeing 747-8 Freighter Volga-Dnepr Airlines signs deal with Aerofuels

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Certain security demands from carriers impractical, say shippers CSTS receives 'Best CHA Award' for 2009-10 IMO launches new drive against piracy MOL in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for 1st time SCI orders two AHTSVs from Cochin Shipyard ABG Shipyard sees 9.6 pc rise in Q3 net sales Port of Antwerp delegation in Mumbai Port of Antwerp delegation interacts with southern India trade Shipping Minister allays fears of adverse impact on ports in Orissa Adani Power net up 50 pc in Q3 Soars to 3-week high Transaction cost report a good beginning: Fieo

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Raben opens new Czech office The transport and logistics service provider Raben Logistics Czechia, the Czech subsidiary of the international Raben Group, opened a new office in Liberec, in northern Bohemia in ... Honda extends contract with Bibby Distribution in UK The UK logistics company Bibby Distribution has extended its current two-wheel contract with Honda UK. Bibby Distribution has partnered Honda UK for five years, delivering motorcyc... Blue Dart with higher profits The Indian CEP company Blue Dart Express posted a post-tax profit of INR 943.7 million (EUR 15.2 million) in 2010. This saw a jump from the post-tax profit of INR 607.1 million (EU... Belavia changes Moscow landings Belavia Belarusian Airlines is adjusting its services on the Minsk-Moscow route with effect from today. It will continue to operate six daily flights to three Moscow airports, but ... AF-KLM January cargo volumes grow in line with capacity Air France-KLM reports that its cargo traffic (894 million rtk) rose in line with capacity (1.389 billion atk) in January, improving by 3.4% and 3.3% respectively. The load factor ... Safmarine improves Far East-Indian Subcontinent coverage The shipping line Safmarine has upgraded its Far East-Indian Subcontinent services by introducing a new direct link between Far East and main ports in western India and Pakistan. T... Norfolk Southern facilitates billions in industrial investment along rail lines The Norfolk Southern Corporation participated in the location of 67 new industries and the expansion of 28 existing industries along its rail lines in 2010. New plants and expansio... Trucking adds 3,200 Jobs in USA The US unemployment rate fell to 9% in January, the lowest in almost two years, the country's labour department has reported. A total of 1.1 million jobs were added in 2010, with t... Israeli company proposes sniffer mice to detect explosives at airports The Israeli start-up enterprise BioExplorers uses mice to sniff out explosives at airport security checkpoints. The company, which is staffed by biologists and soldiers from the Is... Hupac back on the growth track The transport volume of the intermodal operator Hupac grew by 13% last year, bringing it back close to the level attained in the record year of 2008. The company said that a total ... Largest French maritime port loses ground Plenty of well-loaded freighters headed for French maritime ports in 2010, but repeated strikes prevented hubs from significantly increasing their throughput for the year. Marseill... Suez Canal terminal improves container facilities In the eight years since it opened, the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has grown to handle more than 2.7 million teu annually. Now the transhipment hub is set to complete pha... PKP Cargo handles 120 million t in 2010 Poland's railfreight company PKP Cargo handled 119.4 million t of freight in 2010, 14% more than in 2009 (104.61 million t). PKP Cargo thus only carried 10.9% less goods than in 20... Heavy transit trucks banned from Fernpass in Austria The B179 Fernpass road in Austria is now closed to heavy vehicles weighing more than 7.5 t. The road has recently been used by truckers as a transit route to link Germany and Italy...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Grand Princess to lose signature Skywalker Nightclub in interest of fuel economy Swiftships wins FMS contract for Egyptian patrol craft Commandant delivers State of the Coast Guard address Wärtsilä names next President and CEO

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Port of Everett eyes deal with bottling company Port association presents pair of cruise awards NYK Group completes winter safety campaign General Maritime completes sale of tanker vessels OOCL sees success in container pickup scheme

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Surge in LR1 activity pushes rates up Confidence lifted as Asian traders return from lunar new year holidays, but brokers question rally's strength Traders warn Baltic to urgently resolve dry freight screen delays Industry-endorsed trading platform needed to keep'neutral heart of shipping's' influence IEA increases 2011 crude demand forecast The International Energy Agency has raised its 2011 global crude oil demand forecast by 140,000 barrels per day Rio Tinto to continue iron ore expansion after record results Capesize rates rise for third day to bolster Baltic index The Baltic Dry Index rose 44 points to 1,136 yesterday, with the usually beleaguered capesizes seeing average time charter rates rising for the third straight day, going up by $871 to a daily rate of $6,379 Surge in cargo volumes propel VLCC spot rates Rates top $30,000 daily as new cargoes flood the market after lunar holiday break Shell boss calls on navies to 'take down' pirate ships Governments should authorise military to take tougher action amid escalating violent attacks on seafarers Beluga warns of 'widespread deficiencies' in piracy response Naval response to the Beluga Nomination hijacking led to the death of three crew, chief executive Niels Stolberg claims Action against motherships must be last resort Nautilus urges caution over calls to attack pirate motherships African oil exports buoy suezmax trades Record volumes of West African crude were exported in suezmaxes in 2010 and this oil was delivered further afield than in previous years Genmar nets $18m from sale of two tankers To use proceeds to trim senior bank loan facility of $750m NEL makes joint bid for Istanbul ferry company Forms investment consortium to bid for Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri Big and small FLNG pioneers aim to make their dreams a reality Larger barge-like projects capable of producing up to 6m tonnes per year of LNG serving larger fields of 'stranded' gas Persistence of the old order As in the past, marine insurers will look for solutions beyond the efforts of modern governments to deal with the age-old scourge of piracy US accusations could reflect badly on Hong Kong Should China's outlying province be doing more to pacify the US in its sanctions against Iran? Keeping up appearances Sanctions against Iran could be thwarted if China decides to put its own interests first Shell sets sights on 2016 production at Prelude Field Anticipated annual production would be 3.6m tonnes per year of LNG, 0.4m tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, and 1.3m tonnes of condensate New US visa to benefit foreign shipping executives Move closes loophole that prevents foreign maritime workers from acquiring biometric ID cards Regasification and floating liquefaction poised for growth Sector forecast to be worth $7bn by 2017 as Bureau Veritas issues new classification rules for projects around world Mezeron axes Isle of Man daily freight service Dohle start-up ends Douglas-Liverpool route after failing to meet volume growth and profitability targets CMA CGM bond move to reduce uncertainty over repayments With $5bn in secured and unsecured debt, French container line needs to keep its lenders happy TAL posts record profits in 2010 Aggressive investment and rebound in leasing demand drive up 2010 profit to $103.4m Decision time for emissions The debate in the shipping industry about how payments for greenhouse gas emissions should be raised is getting heated Harrowing Hormuz Efforts by the international community should overcome the problem of pirate attacks on VLCCs in the Strait of Hormuz Montreal in bid to boost box handling efficiency Signs productivity deal with terminal operators New Century seeks $1bn Hong Kong listing Sources confirm IPO bid targeted for first half of 2011

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
GenMar asset sell-off continues PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime today announced two more tanker sales to meet looming debt obligations Cable to Cuba finished CABLE-laying ships have completed an undersea fibre-optic cable linking Cuba with Venezuela, IHS Global Insight reported today Battle joined on US port truck bill US BOX liners are opposing a House green proposal that they say would divert imports and raise supply chain costs Sparring heats up on US trade accords SHIPPING joined Republican congressmen today in pressing the Obama administration to gain approval for stalled trade accords with Panama and Colombia USC said to seek loan RUSSIA'S government-run yard holding USC reportedly plans to seek 35Bn rubles ($1.2Bn) in state bank loans to finance a new yard Floating storage nears nadir FLOATING storage sank again in January and is now nearing a two-year low, the IEA reported today Keppel CEO buys shares KEPPEL'S CEO Choo Chiau Beng has exercised options to buy 230,000 shares at S$8 US LNG export terminal to close ALASKA'S Kenai LNG terminal, the sole LNG export facility in the US, will be mothballed as soon as next month, state officials have confirme ABG revenues rise 10% RIDING on new orders, ABG Shipyard said its revenues rose 10% in its October-December quarter Capesize rates rise DAILY rates for Capesizes continued to rocket today, rising 15.8% to $6,379 a day after an 8.9% rise yesterday Navies accused of 'neglect' THE ECOTERRA piracy monitoring group has criticised naval forces over the hijacking of a VLCC close to where another vessel had been attacked a week earlier Reefer outlook improves RATES for fruit shipments from the Southern Hemisphere are steady to firm today ' with good upside potential ' as the reefer peak season gets going Korea vehicle rise good news for carriers VEHICLE production in South Korea increased 23.8% year on year in January, driven by rising domestic and export demand, IHS Global Insight reported today Ferry workers end blockade STRIKING seafarers from French ferry operator SNCM have stopped blocking sea access to the city centre eastern docks of Marseilles 21-day Callao strike ends LIMA'S port of Callao reportedly said today it would take at least a week to clear backlogs, after workers signed an accord to end a 21-day strike.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Lawmaker Sees Tangled Credentialing Web Congress may tackle an overhaul of the tangled transportation security credentialing system. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., chairman of the House Transportation... FRA Approves Alameda Corridor Loan The Federal Rail Administration approved an $83.7 million loan for the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority that should delay until late... Pacer International Returns to Profit in 2010 Intermodal provider Pacer International eked out a $900,000 net profit in 2010, compared with a $174.8 million loss in 2009.... Cochin Strike Ends Dockworkers called off their strike at India's Port of Cochin Feb. 9 after the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed... Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Since July 2008 The number of people filing for state unemployment benefits dropped to a two-and-a-half-year low last week, the Labor Department said... Italy Seeks Way to Dispose of Radioactive Container Italian authorities are looking for a way of disposing of a container containing radioactive material that has been sitting on... French Dockworkers Suspend Strikes, Resume Talks French dockworkers Feb. 10 suspended a six-week-long campaign of strikes after port employers agreed to resume negotiations on union demands... Bollore Eyes Guinea Investment The French holding group Bollore is looking to invest $150 million in a dry port in Guinea to ease shipment... DP World Opens Inland Container Terminal in Pakistan DP World opened a new inland container terminal in ceremonies Thursday in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city. DP World... Lufthansa Cargo Boosts January Traffic 17.5 Percent Lufthansa Cargo boosted freight traffic 17.5 percent in January from a year ago. The German carrier said the increase,... Air France-KLM Swings to $81.6 Million Cargo Profit Air France-KLM's cargo unit swung to an $81.6 million operating profit in the final three months of 2010 from a... Kirby Buys Ship Fueling Operations Inland waterways operator Kirby Corp., using its strong financial position to expand its service reach, will buy the ship fueling...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Truck strike nears in South Africa Hapag-Lloyd down in Q4 10 ESPO calls for EU port customer views French dockers suspend strikes More Maersk box ships chartered by MSC

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
BaltEx under fire Baltic big guns question exchange's role at the "heart of shipping" amid pressure surrounding delayed FFA platform. Tribe invades Vale railway Six miners held hostage in indigenous assault on South American mining giant's operation in Northern Brazil. NOCC pulls the trigger Nordic banking giants enter Oslo-listed owner's war room with sights set on $21.5m raid on capital markets. RBG adds four UK subsea syndicate sets $4.8m aside for expansion amid order for set of diving support vessels. Statoil taps Transocean Norwegian energy giant prepares to pay $427m to lock up drilling rig controlled by Transocean. Jadroplov losses mount Croatian boxship and bulker owner posts bigger deficit for 2010 as fleet write-down hurts. Genmar sheds tankers Jewel of Georgiopoulos empire chips away at debt after pocketing $18.5m from fresh series of tanker transactions. Cosco clinches car carriers Shanghai-quoted heavy-lift specialist makes debut PCC dip with purchase of newbuilding duo from related outfit. Torpedo fished from Channel British missile from the 1950s plucked from UK waters near busy ferry route. HHI's sinking regret Korean shipyard says sorry after newbuilding boxship on test run hits Russia's Alexandra, killing 11 crew. Tanker hits fishing boat Two fishermen thought it was the end as Prisco aframax loomed off the UK. Two hurt as FPSO escapes Two Maersk Oil crewmen injured after Gyrphon anchor chains snap during a heavy storm. Navios spies tanker spike Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner counting on uptick in products tanker demand as it sinks to small loss. Boskalis in grounding scare Holed utility vessel makes desperate dash for Australian beach as water floods in. Cape owners fight back Zodiac and a Japanese operator among the companies refusing charters until capesize spot market improves. Ro-pax breached Hull of Acciona's Fortuny torn after hitting side at Valencia due to technical fault. Building lull burns Bergen Slowdown in shipbuilding activity hurts Oslo-listed yard in the fourth quarter. Tanker in spill claim Herning ship linked to 8km trail of vegetable oil in North Sea by German navy. Solvang scraps tanker Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1983-built LPG carrier Clipper Posh.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Nadler reintroduces dray truck bill Congressman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has reintroduced a bill that would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Act to allow ports to enact and enforce clean truck programs and implement environmental regulations that are more stringent than federal requir... Jaguar promotes Selter to VP strategy Freight forwarder Jaguar Freight Services has promoted Marc Selter to vice president of strategy and transformation. Selter was director of U.S. operations. He has more than 14 years of management experience in the logistics and supply chain indust... Pacer reports 4th quarter loss Pacer International reported a fourth quarter net loss of $1.1 million, compared to a net profit of $9.3 million in the same 2009 period. Revenue was $373.3 million in the quarter ending Dec. 31, compared to $420.2 million in the fourth quarter of ... CN plans $1.7 billion capital spend in 2011 Canadian National Railway said Wednesday it plans to invest $1.7 billion in 2011, including $1 billion on track infrastructure it said would maintain safe railway operations and improve its network's productivity and fluidity. Plans include replac... Global Aviation opens Hong Kong, Germany offices Global Aviation Holdings, parent company of North American Airlines and World Airways, has opened sales offices in Hong Kong and in Leipzig, Germany, to better serve the company's international customers in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Todd R. Hildret... Report: Fredriksen not persuing Hapag-Lloyd share Shipping magnate John Fredriksen has no plans to buy a slice of the German container line Hapag-Lloyd if it is put on the open market, his aide Tor Olav Troim toldBloombergthis week. Fredriksen Fredriksen owns roughly 15 percent in TUI AG, the Eur... TSA pulls forwarders from screening program The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has kicked two freight forwarders out of a voluntary industry security program designed to reduce the expense of screening for cargo on passenger airplanes, a Department of Homeland Security official... Certified Cargo Screening Program

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Mærsk sells more ships to MSC A P Møller-Mærsk has reportedly sold another three older container carriers to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The three vessels in question are Maersk Maine, Maersk Vermont and Maersk Marylund Somali pirates released from Danish warship The Danish warship Esbern Snare has released six Somali men, who have been in custody onboard the vessel since December 30, 2010. The men were released as there was not Crude oil tanker hijacked The Greek-owned and Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Irene, 319,247 DWT, has been hijacked some 350 nautical miles South East of the Omani capital Muscat, EU Navfor reports. The Wärtsilä appoints new CEO Björn Rosengren has been appointed new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation from September 1, 2011. The current President and CEO Ole Johansson will retire. Björn Rosengren has held several

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Fujairah continues to firm Avails in Middle East hub are tight for buyers wanting products before February 17. Prices firm in Rotterdam and Hamburg Avails tight for prompt deliveries in Hamburg. Fuel leak off Australian coast 'Emergency response procedures' helped contain the spill. No fuel oil movements through key Baltic terminal Ventspils Free Port Authority says cargo volumes down by more than 20%. Pakistan fuel oil demand squeezes markets still further Rising demand from Pakistan's power sector set to continue for months. Singapore fuel oil stocks plummet to near seven-year low Bulk of western arbitrage volumes to arrive in the second half of February. Bunker prices climb at major ports Rising prices in Singapore paper market pushing bunker prices up, says Hong Kong trader. South China fuel oil stocks down Estimated volumes lower at 1.80-1.82 million mt. Chemoil's non-executive director resigns Raymond Joseph Bartoszek's position will be filled by another representative of the Glencore group. Aegean faces US class action lawsuit Suit alleges 'violations' of federal securities law, according to US law firm. Tight supplies ease in Busan Local suppliers are now offering sufficient volumes to the bunker spot market, traders say. WFS shareholder increases shares in the company Investment management firm now holds 7.81% of stake in the company.

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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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