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BRIEFS

December 15, 2011

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*Shipping News* US west coast port operations back to normal Police in Baltimore evicted anti-Wall Street protesters on Tuesday and operations returned to normal at west coast ports a day after a series of marches that disrupted operations at several terminals. TUI to sell Hapag-Lloyd stake to majority owner TUI AG, the German owner of Europe's largest travel company, said its executive board resolved to sell most of its stake in the Hapag-Lloyd AG container-shipping business to majority owner Albert Ballin. Strike at Western Australia port delays mineral exports Iluka Resources Ltd, the world's biggest zircon producer, delayed an export shipment and may postpone two more because of strike action at Bunbury Port in Western Australia. United Maritime exploring sale: sources

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October west coast import box volume off 5.5pc - east coast down 2.4pc Occupy crowd closes Oakland, Portland terminals, but LA-LB work fully Idle tonnage to surpass 500,000 a million TEU by January: Alphaliner MSC adds Savannah to Golden Gate Asia-US east coast loop via Suez Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce conducts Guangdong study mission China's 11-month rail cargo volume rises 8pc to 3.59 billion tonnes Southwest China to build another expressway to Beibu Gulf marine gateway AADA raises bunker surcharge for cargo from east Asia to Oz from Jan 14 Hapag-Lloyd new fleet ships will be equipped with BASSnet software DB Schenker Logistics, Khimji Ramdas set up joint venture in Oman Indonesia to spend US$200 billion to upgrade ports, roads and bridges Wuhan airport November international cargo volume rockets 258pc Frankfurt names AirBridgeCargo 'Best Cargo Performer' for 3rd year United Airlines to start Washington to Doha, Qatar service

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Pace of vessel deliveries overwhelming tanker sector, say analysts SCI to fall short of vessel acquisition target UN climate change meet moots carbon tax scheme for shipping Basmati exports to 3 African nations okayed Marine products exports surge 23 pc in April-Sept. Cochin Port to refrain from raising tariff for 3 years Govt may finalise spot for Andhra port project soon Major Ports seen needing policy boost Ports & carriers united on need to weigh loaded containers IATA warns EU emission tax could spark off trade war Interest on foreign loans not taxable, rules AAR RBI likely to leave CRR, policy rates unchanged SEZ developers demand tax waiver at consultation meet

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Chinese to build Ethiopian railway infrastructure The Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) and the China Railway Group (CREC) have concluded a USD 1 billion deal to build railway infrastructure in Ethiopia. CREC will build a new ra... Asiana starts Seoul-Da Nang service South Korea's Asiana Airlines now offers twice-weekly services between Seoul Incheon and Da Nang (central Vietnam). The connection is scheduled to operate until 25 February 2012. WISAG investing in safety and expanding The Frankfurt-based company WISAG Cargo Service Holding & Co is investing in airfreight safety in Germany with new X-ray equipment in Münster/Osnabrück and Berlin. With the ope... ProRail becomes part of Express-Interfracht Pro Rail has merged with Express-Interfracht. ProRail Internationale Speditionsgesellschaft was previously a subsidiary of the Rail Cargo Austria Group and specialised in railfreig... Nooteboom Trailer Service opens first German service centre Toscon Trailer Service in Bochum is joining forces with Nooteboom as a new service location. While Nooteboom oversees special transporters, Toscon carries out services for the norm... Daimler North America delivers 1,000th natural gas truck The delivery of the 1,000th Freightliner natural gas vehicle underlines the acceptance of green technologies by customers of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and makes the compa... K Line launches North China-Vietnam container slots Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) has added a weekly service called Jaseco-V from northern China to Ho Chi Minh as a slot operator. The port rotation is Xingang, Dalian, Qingdao, ... 14,000 teu vessel calls at Hamburg on maiden voyage The 14,000 teu "CSCL Mars" was one of the exceptionally large ships which call at the port of Hamburg ever more frequently. The 366 m long and 55 m wide unit called early... Panalpina appoints regional chief executives Marco Gadola, CFO of Panalpina for several years, has been appointed regional chief executive officer (RCEO) for the Asia-Pacific area, and Volker Böhringer has been named as RCEO ... Goodman Group names logistics fund director The Goodman Group has named Emmanuel Van der Stichele as the director of its Goodman European Logistics Fonds (GELF). Van der Stichele will be in charge of strategy, management and... Cargolux confirms executives' guilty plea in US case Cargolux Airlines International has confirmed that its special advisor Ulrich Ogiermann and its senior sales and marketing vice-president Robert Van de Weg have entered into a plea... Ethiopian Airlines joins Star Alliance The Star Alliance welcomed Ethiopian Airlines as the third African carrier in a ceremony held at Addis Ababa's Bole airport recently. The alliance's network in Africa now covers Ea... DB Schenker Rail improving Germany-Poland links DB Schenker Rail now offers container transport from the seaports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven to Poland. Trains from the German ports drive to a new hub in Gadki, near Poznan, where... TNT Express selling Indian road network TNT Express has found a buyer for its loss-making domestic road network in India, with the Hoofddorp-based Dutch company seeking to withdraw from national activities and focus more... Brenntag expanding Chemical distributor Brenntag Specialties Europe has been named as Colonial Chemical's sole distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. The a... Amytrans carries heavy equipment from South Korea to Vietnam Amytrans Corp Vietnam, member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) network, arranged for heavy and outsized oil and gas equipment to be moved by chartered ocean vessel from B...

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Vigor announces "build in Washington" team for ferry Lease sale attracts $337.6 million in high bids Peter Noble elected President of SNAME FSG books ConRo ferry order from Canadian customer Fjord 1 names world's largest gas-fueled ferry Rolls-Royce to design and equip two Island Offshore PSVs IHC Merwede books orders worth €200 for advanced vessels and equipment

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Freight transport services index falls during month of October Alaska Airlines bringing back Portland to Long Beach service Trucking association announces death of U.S. Xpress founder/ATA chairman Vancouver Fraser Port Authority taps Marcella Szel as vice chair Evergreen Lines plans to boost Far East/India to Europe rates

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Charter deal reveals pessimism over panamax market rate rebound Diana Shipping charters newly acquired panamax for $12,900 to EDF trading EXCLUSIVE: Slimmed-down CSAV 'here to stay' Chief executive pledges no more disruptive behaviour at Chilean line Doomed to stay with trucks US coastal shipping is still a non-starter RSPB hails Habitats Directive review But takes a different line to the ports lobby IMO has shown unanimity on piracy International maritime community understands that complex problem cannot be resolved easily New bid aims to stabilise the eurozone With financial problems far from resolved, the latest emergency summit buys more time Pressure mounts on Asia-Europe box trade Declining rates responsible for most operators falling back into the red Transatlantic freight rates to hold steady in 2012 Analysts expect few shocks, despite a difficult year ahead EU moves to rescue eurozone will slow world growth Global economy is fragile, president warns Luksic family eyes alliance for CSAV New boss insists sale is not on the cards, but search is on for strategic partnership Dubai strives to make its own maritime mark Among the glitzy architecture and high-rise buildings, the city also has a thriving maritime industry and expanding ship design capabilities Insurers will push Yemeni coastguards out of market Shipowners will no longer be able to take the cheapest option to secure premium discounts FSG wins con-ro ferry order Flensburg yard to start work on low-CO2 vessel in October 2012 Tui keeps its options open in planned sale of Hapag-Lloyd Talks planned with other investors in addition to Albert Ballin Consortium Singapore halves box volume growth As Chinese ports see growth accelerate Spate of short period charters fails to ignite boxship market Idle fleet grows amid stubbornly low demand General Maritime faces its creditors at crucial bankruptcy hearing Nordea offers to park company cash in New York branch to sidestep US Trustee's concerns Ocean Tankers sees another ship forced to go under the hammer Auction of Vasi set for January, after arrest by bank Stronger growth predicted for Australian coal and ore trade Government forecast adds 75 capesize loads to coming fiscal year Berlian Laju Tankers could face liquidity woes in 2012 Fitch downgrade reflects BLT's struggle to refinance notes coming due in September next year Hull in bid to build wind turbines ABP hopes for approval of £100m Siemens manufacturing facility to boost region ACTA given 'stable' outlook Ratings agency says railfreight link-manager can rely on financial support from two ports No holds barred Report into Cosco Hong Kong collision makes uneasy reading for Chinese shipowner Sobrena placed in receivership Questions over France's future in merchant navy repairs

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
131 seized in Med migrant smuggling cases AUTHORITIES have seized 131 people suspect in the smuggling of migrants in the Mediterranean Fog suspected in ship collision FOG COULD have contributed to a collision that closed part of the Houston Ship Channel, officials told Fairplay today Erck Rickmers and Komrowski plan JV LOW RETURNS and a shortage of bank lending has prompted Hamburg shipowners Erck Rickmers and Komrowski to combine ship management units Something fishy here THE KREMLIN'S competition watchdog has found that import cargoes of Norwegian salmon, trout and other fish products have been illegally curbed Ilios Shipping fined $2M GREEK shipowner Ilios Shipping has pleaded guilty in the US to illegally dumping bilge waste and obstructing justice Evergreen adding VMI loop in Asia EVERGREEN Line is launching a weekly Vietnam/Malaysia/Indonesia service in mid-December Rouen dredging approved ROUEN has received approval from regional authorities to begin a €185M ($240.34M) scheme to deepen its River Seine access channel Capesizes seen buoyed above $20,000/day SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are likely to stay above $20,000 per day in 1Q12 on the back of low iron ore prices and demand for coal for heating, BIMCO predicted today Seadrill and Sapura set up PLSV venture SEADRILL said today it plans to join with Sapura Crest Petroleum of Brazil to set up a venture to operate three pipe-laying support vessels Charterers shift focus from Christmas trees BROKERS told Fairplay today Capesize bulker charterers have covered their holiday needs and are now fixing voyages for January Queensland allocates port land QUEENSLAND'S government today announced the allocation of land for a new A$10Bn ($10Bn) coal port south of Mackay China bulker snarls worsen SNARLS are getting worse in Chinese drybulk ports, with Capesize queues more than doubling in Rizhao alone Fairstar signs bridge loan FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport said today it has signed a $30M bridge loan facility accord with Bank of China SOBRENA put into receivership LEADING French ship repairer SOBRENA has been put into receivership by the commercial court in Brest Scrap price slump sparks fewer demolitions LOWER scrap prices resulted in year-to-date lows in ship demolitions in October, as Bangladeshi yards remain out of action

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
STB to Rule on UP Hazmat Requirements The Surface Transportation Board is launching a formal proceeding examining a dispute between the Union Pacific Railroad and chemical companies... Rickmers, Komrowski Plan to Merge Leading German charter container ship owners Erck Rickmers and Komrowski today unveiled plans for a merger, creating the nation's biggest... MSC-CMA CGM Pact Doesn't Herald Mergers, Alphaliner Says The consolidation of services that Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM announced on Dec. 1 does not herald a new... DOT Freight Index Down 0.2 Percent in October The amount of freight carried by for-hire transportation carriers fell 0.2 percent in October, ending a streak of four consecutive... China to Impose Duties on US-Built Autos China plans to impose anti-dumping duties on some vehicles imported from the U.S. after failing to block a U.S.-imposed tariff... Leipzig-Halle Airport Cargo Soars 14.9 Percent Leipzig-Halle airport boosted freight traffic by 14.9 percent in the first 11 months of 2011, helping Germany's second largest cargo... Qatar Airways Adds Capacity to Booming Chongqing Qatar Airways is adding capacity to Chongqing, where growing electronics manufacturing is fueling an industrial boom, amid a broader expansion... APL to Impose Asia-Europe Peak Surcharge Singapore-based container carrier APL is imposing a peak-season surcharge on westbound trade from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean....

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Vallarpadam dredging: work in progress Post-panamax boxship-accommodating dredging work at the DP World Cochin box terminal, Vallarpadam, which is designated to be India's transhipment hub, is still ... OOCL boost Oceania/NZ coverage with new partnership CMA CGM has announced that it will enter into partnership with OOCL on its ANZEX service deployed on the New Zealand to Far East trade from the end of this month. ... MSC to offer direct FE/ECSA link Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is strengthening its position in the Asia/east coast South America (ECSA) trade and at the same time deepening ... Halal logistics research to be stepped up The rising demand for halal logistics chains combined with the challenges of delivering such services on a consistent and effective basis has led the Malaysia Institute ... TPT posts productivity rises in several ports Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), which has often been criticised for its poor levels of service and inferior productivity levels, has released data that ... IMO clarifies its intentions on a carbon tax Since outlining the progress made at the United Nation's Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Durban, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed ... INTTRA inks alliance with logistics software provider Kewill New Jersey-headquartered e-commerce provider INTTRA has struck an alliance with Kewill, a major supplier of software solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, ... Maersk to resurrect its CRX link Maersk Line will relaunch its dedicated CRX (Central America/Caribbean - Europe) service in January and has said that it is being put on a 'standalone footing for ... Charter ships take the pain Of the 210 boxships currently laid-up, just over 150 are non-operating owner [NOO] controlled, with little or no chance of fixing this side of the New Year against ... Canada jumps Kyoto ship Just days after the Durban climate change COP-17 summit agreed to extend the Kyoto Protocol and to discuss a new legally-binding pact to cover all major emitters ... GL teams up with IHIMU for 13,000TEU LNG research Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and IHI Marine United (IHIMU) have joined forces to study the possibility of running a 13,000TEU container vessel on LNG. GL has already ...

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Prosafe pens floatel Oslo-listed offshore contractor talks up market outlook as it sails to Lion City with $350m deal to build accommodation rig. CMB bets big on 'little' bulkers Forecasts in the handysize arena look promising as Bocimar affiliate backs deal to build up to ten bulkers in China. New superpower confirmed Komrowski and Erck Rickmers admit merger which forms Germany's largest shipping company by fleet capacity. Sevan in the hot seat Teekay-backed FPSO specialist faces fines as securities regulators cry foul over delayed disclosure of "inside information". Flensburger wins con-ro German yard gets Christmas bonus with new order for versatile vessel from Canada. NNA secures DVB bankroll Capital crunch fails to derail expansion scheme as Angeliki Frangou-backed tanker owner funds newbuilds with $51m loan. Russotti wins photo poll D'Amico Tankers snapper ends up clear winner in TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition. Kencana in the money Malaysian offshore services company sees profit surge as agreement on SapuraCrest merger looms. Breaking delay for Bangladesh Demolition hiatus looks set to continue after Supreme Court asks government to re-draw new rules on safe, green yard operations. SBM clinches FPSO charter Dutch owner plans major overhaul of ageing unit before it embarks on a long-term deal. Seadrill eyes Brazilian booty John Fredriksen's drilling company plans Sao Paulo IPO for Brazilian arm only 10 months after another spin-off was listed in Oslo.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Hong Kong exploring regional ECA Discussions started with Guangdong, Shenzhen and Macao on regional cooperation initiatives to reducing marine emissions. OPEC to maintain output levels 'Decision introduces some downside risk to oil prices,'says analyst, but reactions are mixed. Tight avails in Fujairah Strong demand in Middle East hub. Bunker prices firming in Europe Weak demand in several ports. Calls to extend use of pilots in Gibraltar 'We have to consider all the possible ramifications,' says Director of Maritime Affairs. First LNG-fuelled bunker tanker 'heralds new era of cleaner shipping' Lloyd's Register has helped convert dual-fuel regulations for seagoing vessels into inland shipping rules and reports 'strong interest'. Japanese bunker sales down year-on-year Sources point to sluggish global economy and impact of slow-steaming. World's largest LNG powered ferry to begin operations Naming ceremony marks 'great day for the environment'. Aegean 'critical' supplier to troubled Genmar Genmar defends $2.7 million payment made to the marine fuel supplier following objection from unsecured creditors. Asian IFO prices firming mid-week Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday. 'Significant rise' in bunker costs hits Hapag-Lloyd The company contributed losses of $2.6 million to parent group TUI's fiscal year result. Saudi Aramco offers three fuel oil cargoes Offers made amid signs of easing market, traders say. Tech firm launches dual-fuel engine room simulator Provides training on potential energy savings, says Kongsberg Marine. 'Catastrophic' pollution risk from mega bulkers World's largest ore carrier poses safety threat, says Chinese Shipowners' Association. Western Japanese ports face tight bunker barge avails 'Most barges are booked to deliver fuels to power facilities.'

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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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