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BRIEFS

June 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Bangladesh ship-breaking yards resume work with rules eased Bangladesh's vast ship-breaking yards are roaring back to business, after the easing of strict environmental regulations that brought the major industry to a halt for much of 2010. Iran shipping line to fight sanctions in EU court Iran's state shipping line will challenge the latest round of sanctions at the European Union's highest court, saying there is no evidence showing that it has been involved in arms trafficking as EU and US officials say. Lloyds Bank in talks to sell shipping loans Lloyds Banking Group plc, in which the UK government has a 41 per cent stake, is still in talks to sell its shipping loans.

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Shenzhen volume increases 3.4pc in first four months to 6.84 million TEU Port of Guangzhou's box volume increases 13.6pc in April Diana Containerships holds share sale to pay Maersk for ships and service debt Chinese yards beat out Korea's, winning Seaspan 7-mega ship order Youngest BIMCO president, 43, weighs in on eco-rules, high oil prices, piracy MSC to hike rate US$200/TEU - $300/FEU on Euro-Med to US on July 7 High MOL green rating clinches loan from Development Bank of Japan American Feeder Lines starts US-Canada east coast Boston-Halifax service CSX, Norfolk Southern start upgrade of intermodal terminals in eastern US Boeing forecasts 4pc annual growth in Mideast air cargo for 20 years Dubai's Calogi adds National Air Cargo to its client list of 90 airlines UPS doubles Central American and northern South American air cargo capacity

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Allcargo Laxmi makes maiden call at Mumbai Port ESC opts out of Global Shippers Forum as it seeks NGO status Old Dominion offers LCL service in Taichung, Keelung, Kaohsiung Rail freight service linking Chongqing and Antwerp open for business Ramesh Jaisingh calls for freight rate parity with forwarders Rio to expand two box terminals ahead of major global sporting events Zim splits Pacific leg ZCS service into two separate loops Exporters looking at having piece of global sugar demand Pradip Kumar Agrawal appointed CEO of Gateway Terminals India Vasan to hold talks with unions on Major Port corporatisation Agartala-Akhaura rail track alignment being finalised CONCOR-SC celebrates Customer Day in style Road construction target of 20-km-a-day unlikely before 2014: Govt TNT Exp India-Europe service to deliver cargo in a day Empty ISO containers repositioned to ICD-Khodiyar

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JUNE 13, 2011
Deployment changes will hit Carnival earnings BIMCO elects its youngest President ever Incat Crowther develops crewboat design for Brazilian market Solstad returns to Gibdock for PSV conversion Vroon Group subsidiary orders two wind farm service vessels

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JUNE 13, 2011
Construction work completed on Tacoma overpass project Tanker released by pirates following 75-days in captivity Boeing celebrates opening of South Carolina Dreamliner site Corps warns of hazards due to Columbia River flooding Trucking group calling for withdrawal of hazmat proposal

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JUNE 13, 2011
VLGC rates creep up but owners struggle for profits Two-week high for rates as charterers take on ships in Middle East Gulf LR tankers find favour in quiet market Long-range two tankers have been at the top of the agenda over the past week with brokers reporting a number of varied transactions ranging from straightforward sales to refinancing deals, in an otherwise quiet tanker sale and purchase market LNG order spree to avoid previous pitfalls The recent spate of LNG carrier newbuilding ordering is unlikely to drive the market rate down through an oversupply of vessels as happened during the last speculative ordering spree ten years ago Bangladesh import tax rise to stifle scrap rates Brokers fear Bangladesh dip could spark falling rates across Indian subcontinent Chinese snap up older Japanese bulkers at premium prices Chinese buyers have bought the Hitachi Shipbuilding-built panamax bulk carrier Blue Coral at a premium, as older Japanese-built bulk carriers dominated the headlines last week, pulling in buyers attracted by their quality Stability the bride of prosperity The re-election of prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development Party can only help Turkish shipping's aggressive players to build up their presence Cost of sanctions The international isolation of Iran is spreading throughout the country's economic life, as OPM has just discovered Arming yourself againstthe exposure to liability Use of armed guards on ships could lead to unforeseen litigation Service reliability figures should be standard marketing information Carriers that embrace a customer-focused approach will be more successful in the long run Under the hammer: Odense yard to be sold off Famous yard and its contents to be sold Vsat satellite services increasing in popularity despite drawbacks Increased costs are a major hurdle, survey reveals, but improved connectivity and applications are overcoming doubts New research adds doubt to benefit of LNG as ship fuel SOx and NOx advantages are clear but Swedish research says global warming reduction is being overstated Container industry heavyweights join drive for electronic bills of lading Nigel Pusey and Andre Toet appointed as directors of ESS Maersk call to arms gives fresh impetus IT companies welcome initiative on transparency CSAV pulls out of east-west box trades Asiam service linking the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, China and US west coast to be suspended as rates keep falling Drewry forms alliance with tendering software provider Move comes as Trade Extensions seeks a partner able to help its clients build tenders that reflect that complexity of inter-continental supply chains Depreciating dollar dashes hopes for Chinese cash Owners warned not to rely on China to pick up the slack from traditional lenders Inexperience a danger in arctic, says insurer Remoteness pushes up cost of cover for polar voyages Shipping escapes fallout from China's spat with Vietnam Territorial disputes are not so far impeding the flow of maritime trade through South China Sea Norway's Solvang returns to Hyundai Heavy for 84,000 cu m LPG carrier Vessel is scheduled for delivery in third quarter of 2013 Ship capsizes at Algeciras berth Investigation under way as cause of casualty is still to be discovered Keppel FELS wins $260m rig order from Floatel Third order for semi-submersible accommodation rig from Oslo-listed company Ransom paid to free tanker Zirku said to be well below the reported $12m Confusion caused by uncritical acceptance of Somali pirates' talking-up of deals FreeSeas chops its asking price on warrants Class-Z expiration date extended from June to August as new value of $1.80 compares with Nasdaq share price of $2.20 HSBC raises forecast for DP World Ports group's adviser sets higher share price target in trading update Tanker trauma tails off but dry dramas remain Capesize rates are likely to stabilize this week with prompt tonnage in demand for late June and early July from Australian mining names Singapore container throughput shows 4.3% rise for first five months Volumes in May are the best so far this year OPM draws blank on Iran port contract payment Port consultancy says payment dispute with Iran's Tidewater has reached a dead end

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JUNE 13, 2011
Layoffs spark Bilbao strike WORKERS walked out today at the La Naval yard in Bilbao in reaction to a move to lay off 40% of the workforce LNG building boom extending SHIPPING analysts predicted today that the newbuilding surge in LNG carriers would continue, with LNG role in the global energy mix growing steadily 5.5% box rate rise seen A BANK report has predicted a rise of 5.5% in box rates on average this year IRISL to appeal EU sanctions IRISL reportedly plans to challenge sanctions against it before the EU's highest court US Navy intercepts suspected weapons ship A US WARSHIP has reportedly intercepted a ship suspected of smuggling weapons to Myanmar from North Korea Tallinn's cruise sector is booming CRUISE passenger arrivals in May rose 33% in Tallinn from that month of 2010 Three hurt in capsizing DENMARK'S salvor Svitzer is working today on a plan to refloat a box ship that capsized at Algeciras, injuring three seafarers Saudi non-crude exports rise SAUDI Arabia's exports of petrochemicals reportedly rose 41% in April over that month of 2010, but such exports dropped on a month-on-month basis Shell plans second FLNG project ROYAL Dutch Shell announced today that it is helping to develop a second floating LNG facility off Australia, less than month after it revealed plans for the world's first such facility Phnom Penh's May total rises 34% THROUGHPUT at Cambodia's Phnom Penh Autonomous Port in May reportedly rose by 34% from totals recorded in May 2010 Bumi Armada plans IPO MALAYSIAN offshore and FPSO player Bumi Armada plans to raise at least 175.7M ringgit ($57M) in a relisting Tug master killed in Oz capsizing A TUG MASTER has died after his vessel capsized in Gladstone in Queensland OPDR, XCL merge services GERMAN shortsea carrier OPDR and Swiss feeder carrier X-Press Container Line have merged their box services linking northern Europe with northern Spain and Portugal VLCC fixing exceeds high FIXING on the VLCC spot market high in April and May exceeded its three-year high, yet freight rates remain subdued on ample tonnage supply, shipbrokers said Demolition derby speeds up SOUTH Asia's monsoons are dragging down breaking rates, but traders and brokers told Fairplay today owners are keen anyway to scrap their least profitable rustbuckets

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JUNE 13, 2011
Port Plans for Sydney, Nova Scotia James Wooder of Sydney Port Group describes plans for the development of a major container and breakbulk port at Sydney,... As One Strike Expands, Another Looms in Canada Canada's 10-day series of rotating postal strikes mushroomed Monday to 10 cities in seven provinces as a potentially more damaging... CSAV Volume Up, Average Revenue Down CSAV's volume of transported containers increased 6.8 percent in May over April, but the average revenue per container declined. ... Nehru Port Volume Down 2 Percent Container throughput in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) fell nearly 2 percent year-over-year in the April-May period, the... Court Hears ATA's Arguments in Clean Truck Case The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit heard oral arguments in the American Trucking Associations' challenge to the... Maersk CEO Explains Details of Manifesto When Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding issued a manifesto to the container industry on June 7 calling for... Japanese Firm Inks Westwood Purchase Deal Japan's Sumitomo Warehouse said today that its wholly owned subsidiary, J-WeSco, signed a contract to acquire a 100 percent stake... CSAV Suspends Trans-Pacific Loop Service Chilean carrier CSAV said Monday it will suspend its Asiam service from India, Southeast Asia and China to the U.S.... Greek Dockworkers Plan 24-Hour Strike Greek dockworkers will join a 24-hour general strike June 15 to protest fresh austerity measures imposed by the Socialist government... Hub Group Buys Drayage Company Intermodal services provider Hub Group acquired Domestic Transport, a Pacific, Wash.-based drayage company that delivers containers in the Pacific Northwest. "This... Seaspan Adds 61st Ship Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of the first of new eight containerships with capacities of 13,100 20-foot-equivalent units. ... Export Surge Pushes Round-Trip Strategy on Pacific Container ship line APL says the fast-growing U.S. export volume on the Pacific is pushing carriers toward a greater "round-trip... Can YRC Worldwide Be Saved? After acquiring the regional trucking operator USF for $1.37 billion in May 2005, YRC Worldwide Chairman, President and CEO William... Horizon Extends Refinancing Deadline Horizon Lines is extending for another week its deadline to line up commitments for $350 million in secured senior notes,... First-Class Postal Reform The U.S. Postal Service lost $2.2 billion in the second quarter of its current fiscal year. Much of the loss... After a Pause, Rail Freight Picks Up Just when new monthly reports on U.S. employment, home values and factory demand confirmed the economic recovery sputtered toward a... Europeans Buy Into US Trucking A little acquisition by a very big company sent a jolt through the U.S. trucking industry on June 1. Deutsche... Shrinking 0l' Man River The threat level is rising along with the water along the Mississippi River, endangering two-thirds of U.S. grain exports and... Cajun Country's Big Catch The Port of New Orleans and the terminal operator owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co. and Ceres Gulf plan to uncork... Galveston's Return on Privatization When the deal to sell the Port of Galveston's facilities to an investor group of Hutchison Port Holdings and Carlyle... Houston's Future Arrives Early The Port of Houston doesn't have to wait for the opening of the Panama Canal's larger locks in 2014 for... Separation Anxiety We're nearly halfway through 2011, approaching what is traditionally the strongest time of the year for carriers. The post-holiday drowsiness... Puerto Rico to scan Domestic Boxes Shippers and carriers are complaining about a Puerto Rico Ports Authority plan to require electronic imaging of every domestic container... China's Distribution Revolution In less than 10 years, China will be crisscrossed by a national highway system 53,000 miles long that will cover... A Brighter Horizon? Horizon Lines says it has found a way out of a financial crisis triggered by the company's guilty plea and... Easing Into the Peak The peak-season surcharge carriers intended to impose in the eastbound Pacific beginning June 15 is a casualty of the soft... Rolling Container Volume Just 1,401 20-foot equivalent units separate Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping at the top two spots in The Journal of... Surcharges Fuel Suspicion Slow-steaming by container ship lines is thickening the fog of war between shippers and carriers over bunker fuel surcharges. ... Revamping Product Safety House Republicans introduced a bill to reword the Consumer Protection Safety Improvement Act of 2007 with such changes as the... A Bridge And A View With one of North America's most dramatic bridges as a backdrop, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder launched a new push to... Census Turns Back the Clock Proposed changes to export rules that would eliminate post-departure filing on all but a select number of agricultural shipments are... Rate of Recovery Now that negotiations with the Teamsters union, lenders and others with a financial stake in the company are largely completed,...

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JUNE 13, 2011
Why higher oil prices represent a double-whammy for ocean carriers Oil makes the world go around: the black stuff and world economic growth are inextricably linked. Prior to the 2008 watershed Lehman Bros crash, a barrel of oil had peaked at USD147, but by the end of that year, prices had plunged to USD30 in the wake of a recessionary-induced global downturn in demand. Small shippers suffering Somali pirates collect second-largest pay-out Maersk boxship capsizes at Algeciras Gloomy data depresses stocks OPDR and X-Press team up on new service

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JUNE 13, 2011
PB in FSO debut Italian shipowner on the brink of converting Thenamaris products tanker following $25m deal. Bloomberg's bet Mayor of New York backs plan to expand BillyBey-operated ferry service along the East River. Pirates spring Suez Hijackers release Red Sea Navigation vessel and crew after scoring ransom payment, sources claim. CSAV runs for cover Chilean operator forced to find work for Diana Containerships vessel as turbulence rocks transpacific market. Jumbo's demo diet Dutch heavy-lift owner sends vessel to beaches of Bangladesh for breaking, sources say. Hong Kong under fire Scientists and environmentalists accuse government of going slow on emissions regulation moves. TEN scraps aframax Greek tanker owner dodges dry-docking bullet following $11m demolition deal, brokers say. Carnival cuts again Cruise giant admits under-estimating impact of Middle East turmoil, Japan 'quake and oil price on second-half results. CPLP seals bulker switch Evangelos Marinakis-controlled shipowner completes dropdown of capesize vessel Agamemnon for $98.5m. Box diagnosis unclear Wan Hai VP Davis Kao says still too early to determine how convalescent container industry will fare next year. Yujin finds its niche London-listed owner carves out small 2010 profit in tough Asia Pacific chemical tanker sector. North Korean ship stopped Belize flag merchant ship suspected of carrying missiles to Myanmar is turned back by US destroyer. Dirty docking defended Steam cargo pumps mean no need to plug in and avoids explosion risk says Intertanko in LA terminal row. Pirates defy 30-ft waves Greek and Indian bulkers attacked in Arabian Sea despite giant monsoon season waves.

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JUNE 13, 2011
Fake designer duds blocked at SoCal ports Authorities at the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach complex have confiscated $14.3 million worth of knockoff designer clothing in three separate shipments from China during the past three months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday.... Logwin opens Dongguan office Logistics company Logwin said Monday it has opened a new office in the Pearl River Delta as it expands its presence in China. The company has opened an office in Dongguan, one of China's key manufacturing cities, to complement existing offices in G... Old Dominion moves to larger San Jose center Old Dominion Freight Line said Friday it has moved to a new and expanded location in San Jose, Calif., to accommodate growing volume in the area. "Within the last three-and-a-half years, the San Jose Service Center has experienced explosive growth,... Hub subsidiary adds to drayage network Comtrak Logistics, an intermodal shuttle and truckload carrier, has acquired key parts of Domestic Transport Inc., a Pacific, Wash.-based company that also executes short hauls of intermodal containers between ports, railheads and customer docks, p... Grand China Shipping adds Pusan call Grand China Shipping said its Super Pacific Express (SPX) service will begin regular calls in Pusan this week. The company said one of its ships called Pusan on June 2, but that Pusan would become a part of the regular SPX rotation on June 17. The ... SeaIntel: Tough times for small shippers A new report from maritime analyst SeaIntel has found it's tough for new, small shippers to get freight rate quotes from liner carriers and large forwarders.In the latest edition of the company'sSeaIntel Sunday Spotlight,SeaIntel describes an inve... Brother, can you spare a rate quote?

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JUNE 13, 2011
Markets largely softer on quiet day Some ports showing significant losses while others see little movement in bunker prices. Bunker costs to hit second-half results Carnival Corp. says it underestimated the impact of higher fuel prices and itinerary changes. Prices climb in South African ports Fujairah opens week with slightly lower prices. Tolson leaves Chemoil Vice President of Sales and Marketing had been with the company 25 years. EU states could help ship operators retrofit 'scrubbers' EC official looking for ways to make ECA compliance less daunting. Oil boom placed around capsized containership Vessel 'lurched to one side' during loading operations in Algeciras. Week starts with bunker prices largely down Demand for bunker fuel mixed at major Asian ports. Singapore bunker sales rebound to four-month high 2.87 million mt of 380 cSt bunker fuel sold in May, the highest in four months. Chemoil to complete Fujairah storage facility by Q3 2011 Large project 'on target', says CEO of Chemoil. Bunker trader joins Tokyo-based bunkering firm Sunny Tang from China with four years of experience in bunker trading firm. Shipping group calls for mandatory switch to low sulphur fuel Hong Kong Shipowners frustrated by the lack government action.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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