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BRIEFS

September 16, 2011

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*Shipping News* Cruise terminals act to woo more cruise lines Asian cruise terminals are trying to turn themselves into 'one-stop shops' to woo more cruise lines to the region. Dry bulk market overshadowed by oversupply The dry bulk shipping industry will face more pressure in the coming months as owners struggle with a growing glut of vessels and a global economic slowdown, a top ship industry official said on Wednesday.

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ANZDA peak season surcharges of US$250/TEU, $500/FEU apply Oct 15 Container volumes in north Europe expected to fall in 2012: Port Tracker Evergreen cuts in half UAM pendulum service MCC Transport to deploy 5,527-TEU feeder on Tanjung Pelepas-Thailand run Chongqing handles 3.4 million tonnes of international cargo in half year China passes port construction fee collection target by 14pc to US$1.8 billion Reefers out of South America rated tops in SeaIntel on-time reliability index Danske Bank's European Freight Forwarding Index indicates more gloom ahead Felixstowe needs rail upgrade to support box growth: KPMG accountants US seaports race to boost infrastructure ahead of Panama Canal expansion Kuehne + Nagel expansion in at Duisburg logistics 'campus' Cathay-Dragonair cargo down 11.8pc to 131,448 tonnes in August New congressional deal likely to keep FAA functioning until February Netherland's e-freight is expanded at Schiphol with academy Aviation provides high divorce rates in India - says counsellor

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InterManager calls for freedom of choice in deploying armed guards onboard ships Maersk Line launches unique Daily Maersk service between Asia & North Europe Shanghai to host worlds largest gathering of freight forwarders Views differ on exempting liner conferences from competition laws Pak approves import of extra 18 items from India Traders ink contracts to export 5 lakh t of rice JNPT hosts seminar on ballast water Mazagon Dock-Pipavav shipyard deal hits choppy waters Govt may review ban on onion exports: Thomas Inflation climbs to 9.78 pc in Aug.; rate hikes likely Rising costs put seafood exports in a bind State to refund VAT paid by SEZ units: Chavan Third India-China-Russia trilateral conference on September 20, 21

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Loxx on expansion drive Loxx is expanding with a new 20,000 sqm plot at its site in Gelsenkirchen (Germany). The company aims to use the new site for one or two customers, to expand value-adding services ... Lloyd Fonds launches first maritime venture capital investment Lloyd Fonds is launching a strategic investment option in a venture capital investment in maritime port logistics in its private placement Lloyd Fonds Maritime Innovation. With a m... Southern Air to operate three more B777Fs for DHL Express Southern Air to operate three more B777Fs for DHL Express Express provider DHL is adding three Boeing B777 freighters that will expand its capacity and boost transit times along gr... SkyCargo reaches Down Under Emirates SkyCargo, Emirates Airline's freight division, celebrated the inaugural service of its new Far East and Australasia freighter route recently. The weekly service, operated ... Swissport rolls out Transputec's Shield Intelefile Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of cargo services to the aviation sector, has signed a global contract with London-based Transputec Computers for its ... PD Ports welcomes increased capacity on Teesport-Zeebrugge service P&O Ferries' new freight ferry, the "Bore Song", will significantly expand capacity on the service to Teesport. The Bore ro-flex class ship, chartered by P&O from... Demag Cranes delivers five mobile port cranes to the Netherlands Demag Cranes is further expanding its business in the Netherlands. The company recently won orders from three major terminal operators for the delivery of five Gottwald mobile port... Nicolette van der Jagt to head Clecat Nicolette van der Jagt is set to succeed Marco Sorgetti as director general of Clecat, the Brussels-based European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistic and Customs Servi... DB Schenker adding branches in China DB Schenker, the logistics unit of Deutsche Bahn (DB), aims to further expand its network in China. By the end of the year, 15 new sites are to be created there. These include citi... Vopak and Enagas complete acquisition of LNG terminal in Mexico The joint venture between Vopak (60%) and Enagas (40%) has successfully completed a previously-announced acquisition of an LNG storage and regasification terminal in Altamira (Mexi... Old Dominion opens facility in Madison, Wisconsin Thomasville (USA)-based transport company Old Dominion Freight Line recently opened a new service centre in Madison. The centre complements Old Dominion's four existing service cen... UIRR welcomes amendment to Eurovignette The European Council reached a landmark decision recently, approving the compromise amendment to the Eurovignette directive. The UIRR welcomes this resolution as a breakthrough in ... Daimler Trucks among ÖkoGlobe prize winners The Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid truck was one of the prize winners at ÖkoGlobe 2011, held in Karlsruhe recently. Europe's first production series hybrid truck took third pla...

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Bridgestone cops plea in marine hose price-fixing case Another $1.82 billion for second and third Zumwalt class destroyers 825-ton superlift completes aircraft carrier's stern Lürssen Werft said to make offer for Blohm + Voss VT Halter Marine delivers second OSG ATB tug unit IHC Merwede enters dredge rental market Austal USA launches first JHSV InterManager seeks freedom of choice on use of armed guards Bryan Nichols joins Vigor Industrial sales team Joint Investigation Team issues Deepwater Horizon report

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Port of Newport demolition work set to go around the clock Camas-Washougal development board schedules After Hours presentation Matson continues string of Quest for Quality awards Halter Marine delivers new articulated tug barge Panama Canal Authority partners with Port of Corpus Christi

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Opec maintains hold over crude prices In 2010, more than 80% of variability in global exports could be explained by fluctuations in Middle East exports; a trend that is continuing Cost-sharing buoys owners' profits Multi-client strategies allow data to be licensed to multiple parties Pre-exploration seismic data offers competitive advantages Better data means a higher probability of finding commercial quantities of hydrocarbons Seismic vessel owners upgrade fleets to stay ahead of the game Cash flow generated from operations is being plowed back into fleet upgrades Time to sharpen negotiation skills Optimism is key to clinching the best deals but often 'ambition levels' are set too low Rust buckets: It's not what you call it, it's how it's done Shashank Agrawal insists on the phrase 'ship recycling', but breaking up safely is hard to do MIRG to be wound up in December Owners and unions slam UK decision to look to private sector for emergency response Golar said to have secured 10-year LNG charter for newbuilding Vessel is one of eight on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea Transatlantic gasoil trade from US still on top As gasoline trade from Europe stays sluggish China well-placed to weather slump Maritime sector stays aggressively positioned for growth despite inflation, export troubles and a stronger yuan South-east Asian cargoes drive supramax rates up in the Pacific Atlantic market is "running out of steam" say brokers AET relets VLCC to Unipec for floating storage MISC-owned vessel chartered out for 60-90 days employment at rates well above current spot market European shippers welcome Daily Maersk Focus on total transportation time is more momentous than may appear at first sight, says Cambon US ethanol exports fuel chemical tanker market As US gasoline consumption drops, the US exports more ethanol on specialised vessels Fire on Hurtigruten ferry kills two crew Investigation launched after more than 260 people flee blaze on ro-ro Nordlys Tui denies rift over future of Hapag-Lloyd IPO still an option for disposing of container line stake IEA ends disrupted Libyan oil supply action plan as sanctions are lifted About 97% of crude and oil products stocks released in late June were used InterManager calls on flag states to allow guards on vessels Armed guards are in the best interest of seafarers Capesize rates decline for the first time in seven trading days Fixtures for Australia-China iron ore voyages show dip in prices UK Parliament's transport committee to probe low-sulphur fuel rules Four-week period to hear industry evidence on impact of regulations HMM ups the ante on emerging markets Korean boxline shifts to 20% short-term charter to capture opportunities on African and Latin America trades Containers safety database goes live Carriers and ship operators being invited to join up with CINSnet organisation Up in smoke Axing the UK's Maritime Incident Response Group could go badly wrong Uncertainty over location of pirate attacks after the monsoon season ends Concerns over attacks beyond naval patrol areas and possible new targets, such as rigs Le Havre quashes China takeover talk Port's commercial director says Hsueh Sheng Wang warehousing deal has sparked misleading headlines Port Klang expects double-digit growth in 2011 Intra-Asia trade is helping Malaysia's largest container port maintain its momentum Time to embrace EEDI The International Chamber of Shipping is right in urging shipowners to embrace EEDI Call for owners to pay ransoms sooner Negotiating over small sums only increases distress on seafarers. Petrobras pays premium for ageing Ship Finance International VLCCs Brokers say John Fredriksen company has done an 'exceptional' deal above scrap-market values

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
London adds to Thames cat network LONDON has opened a £1.7M ($2.7M) addition to its Thames high-speed transport network, the Port of London Authority told Fairplay today Novorossiysk grain gains RUSSIA'S Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport said shipments of grain during August rose to 990,000 tonnes, 24% better than in July First nuclear waste since quake reaches Japan A NUCLEAR fuel carrier reportedly docked today with the first cargo of radioactive waste to be transported to Japan since its Match quake crisis Bullish semaphore seen for MR tankers A FLIP of two medium-range products tankers indicates the sector's bullish outlook, according to Norwegian shipbroker Lorentzen & Stemoco Weak FFA affects Capesizes BROKERS told Fairplay today a big gap between the physical and paper markets of Capesize bulkers is slowing pushing rates up Keppel shares seen as bargain ANALYSTS said today a drop in the value of Singapore rig builder Keppel's stocks could spur investors, given the stock's blue-chip status Trickle-down tracked at last BROKERS told Fairplay today Panamax bulker rates have started slowly rising, signaling that the Capesize recovery might finally be trickling down Wallet in hand, Precious open to spot KHALID Hashim, boss of Thai drybulk carrier Precious Shipping, today told Fairplay he is open to the spot market Lürssen said to bid for Blohm + Voss GERMAN yacht and naval shipyard Lürssen is believed to be competing to take over compatriot builder Blohm + Voss

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Truck Carriers Seeing Strong Demand Truckload demand is stronger than the general economy, with TransCore Freight Solution's spot market index climbing 47 percent from a... Greenbrier, ARI See Strong Railcar Market Railcar manufacturer Greenbrier and American Railcar Industries continue to see strong demand to build new units, in what they say... UPS Expects Rising Revenue, Profit Through 2016 UPS will increase revenue 6 to 8 percent annually through 2016 and raise earnings 10 to 15 percent during that... Maersk's Kolding On Daily Service, On-Time Delivery (Video) Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding discusses the carrier's new daily Asia-Europe service, which consists of 70 post-Panamax ships leaving from... Workers Strike Again at Indian Port Workers at India's Port of Chennai launched a wildcat strike Thursday morning to protest the death of a colleague in... UPS Projects Strong Holiday Shipping Growth UPS is gearing up for what it expects to be one of its strongest ever holiday peak shipping seasons, and... Tablet Computer Shipments Soar 300 Percent Personal computer sales are slowing, but portable tablet computers are flying off the shelves, and shipment forecasts for the products... Ex-ILA Officer Charged With Embezzlement A former officer of an International Longshoremen's Association Local 1233 in Newark, N.J., was charged with stealing more than $100,000... ILWU Reaches Pact With Grain Operators The International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached a tentative agreement late Wednesday with grain elevator operators in the Pacific Northwest,... Moody's Gives J.B. Hunt 'Positive' Rating Moody's Investors Services raised its ratings outlook for intermodal trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services from stable to positive, based... Gaps in Margins One of my curious discoveries when researching a column recently on the growing market share of non-vessel-operating common carriers in... Infrastructure Party Poopers Q: Can you help me understand what's going on in Washington these days? President Obama has proposed extending funding... Maersk Goes Daily If Maersk Line's latest bid to muscle aside competition for shipper business is to succeed, the carrier will have to... Whose Economics? It's tempting to look at Maersk Line's announcement of daily service with delivery guarantees within the tight parameters of the... Port of Mumbai Extends Breaks To Shippers The Port of Mumbai extended by six months its concessions on container stuffing and de-stuffing charges to boost container throughput,... MCC Adds Vessel, Eyes Expanded Asia Cabotage Service MCC Transport may expand its presence in Asia's cabotage market after purchasing its third vessel this year, increasing the Intra-Asia... KCS Rail Freight Grew in Mid-September The rail freight market has strengthened further in the first two weeks of September for Kansas City Southern, after a... Hapag-Lloyd Pushes Back IPO for 12 to 15 Months Hapag-Lloyd is ruling out an initial public offering in the next 12 to 15 months, according to the German ocean... NYK Quits Providing Chassis at Port of NY-NJ NYK Line will quit providing free intermodal chassis in the Northeast region, including the Port of New York and New... Falling Air Rates Dampen Sea-Air Demand Falling air freight rates are dampening demand for combined use of ocean and air transport to ship goods from Asia...

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Zim, Coscon and Orsero confirm takeover of Agrexco service IMO: political will still lacking in Somali piracy crisis Death of liner oracle Balling Nordana returns to Libya Horizon Lines moves along path to refinancing

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Bridgestone fined $28m Tokyo-based manufacturing giant coughs up cash to squash tanker hose conspiracy. Star blasts JFC Fruit fight sours as Star Reefers CEO trashes Russian trader over unpaid damages tied to chopped charters. RBS backs Marco loan Creditor prepares to shell out $4.8m to help toss Antonio Zacchello's ailing tanker arms on the road to recovery. Moody's sings bulker blues Turmoil in the bulker market triggers agency's attack on Excel Maritime Carriers' credit rating. Ezra fundraiser still kicking Reports a securities issue is dead have been grossly exaggerated, according to offshore shipowner. IEA halts Libyan oil prop The IEA's Libyan oil replacement project has now done its job and will be brought to an end. Farstad settles fire row Norwegian offshore operator gets 70% of claim after nine year battle over deadly tank cleaning accident. Piracy spreads to Togo Twin attempts on products tankers off Lome mark new phase for West Africa's growing menace. Lurssen linked to B+V German yacht maker said to have made offer to buy ThyssenKrupp-owned shipyard. Fire assessment goes private UK Coastguard is to step back from its fire assessment and advisory role and engage private salvors. Aon sets out K&R virtues Top broker moves to counter shipowner reluctance to spend on insurance against the pirate threat. Trada wants bulker cash Indonesian owner looking for $250m of finance to pursue new dry cargo additions to fleet. Two dead in ferry fire Crew killed after engine room blaze tears through Hurtigruten's Nordlys at Alesund.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Maersk Line Maersk amends Asia/Med network said this week it has adjusted its Asia/Mediterranean service network, adding calls in Valencia and La Spezia and narrowing rotations on services connecting its key Asian origin ports with Port Said in Egypt. Maersk s... 'We were chasing our tail' Maersk amends Asia/Med network Maersk Line said this week it has adjusted its Asia/Mediterranean service network, adding calls in Valencia and La Spezia and narrowing rotations on services connecting its key Asian origin ports with Port Said in Egypt. The adjustments affect fiv... Maersk seeks rate hikes for multiple trades Maersk Line said this week it is seeking rate increases on a host of global trades. From Oct. 1, the line plans these increases: - Southeast Asia to Australia, $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container. - Northern Europe to the East... L.A.-Long Beach August volumes fall hard Southern California's container ports said volume fell 8 percent in August to 1.26 million TEUs, including a 12.3 percent throughput drop at the Port of Long Beach. Long Beach's August volume fell to 525,929 TEUs, including a 14.2 percent drop in l... Horizon Lines closes on bridge loan Horizon Lines said Wednesday it has closed on a bridge loan facility of up to $25 million from a group on noteholders and reached an agreement with its existing bank group to amend its current credit facility to accommodate the bridge loan. It also... Maersk swaps N.Y.-N.J. terminals on TA2 Maersk Line will in October switch its TA2 service calls at the Port of New York-New Jersey from the APM Terminals facility to the Maher Terminals facility, the line said this week. APMT is Maersk Line's sister company. The switch will occur Oct. 9... MSC abandons Asia/Med-Black Sea peak fee Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Wednesday it has suspended its planned peak season surcharge from the Far East to eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea ports. The line hadoriginally planned a fee , $225 per TEU, from Sept. 5, but delayed it until Sep... UPS lets receivers change delivery terms UPS Wednesday said it will launch on Oct. 3 a new product called UPS My Choice, which is designed to make it easier for receivers of parcels to avoid missed deliveries. The company said out of the 5 million or so homes it visits each day, it leave... U.S. supports Vietnam airport expansion The U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a grant agreement with the Middle Airports Corp. (MAC) to help expand Chu Lai International Airport, Vietnam's largest airfield. The grant will fund a feasibility study of the Chu Lai Airport becoming a ...

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
Fujairah prices rise Bunker prices soft in cape Town. IMO optimistic ahead of Durban climate talks Confidence growing that IMO will be able to continue work on MBMs after initial GHG success. Waste plastic 'can be converted to marine fuel' Hong Kong company is extracting 'low sulphur fuel oil' from plastic waste. Rotterdam prices gain double-digits Some suppliers were fully booked until September 19. Government 'opposes' attacks on ECA regulations Sweden will implement tougher sulphur rules, says Environment Minister. Sulphur regulations 'will dwarf impact of carbon prices' New study suggests MBMs will not deliver CO2 emission reductions not already driven by cost of low sulphur fuel. Singapore fuel oil stocks up week-on-week High prices kept demand in check, say players. Pirates target fuel oil tanker Malaysian naval unit fires warning shot. Bunker prices in Asian ports on upswing Demand mixed and supplies sufficient at key Asian bunker hubs. Gibraltar: New call for public debate on bunker proposal Opponents call for more discussion 'regardless of Environmental Impact Assessment.' New bunker trader in Dan-Bunkering New trader joined Middelfart office on September 1. Kochi names funding partners for bunkering project Multi-user liquid facility can store 3.42 million mt of bunkers per annum. Hong Kong supplier to deploy 3,800 mt bunker tanker Chuang Xin says it will be the 'biggest bunker tanker' in the port. Aegean sees above average volume of shares traded Aegean shares up on Wednesday, outperforming the overall market.

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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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