BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

January 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* CMA CGM hits 2.3m TEU mark at Port Klang CMA CGM Group, the world's third biggest container carrier, hopes to maintain - if not better - its growth rate achieved last year for container volume at Port Klang. Somali pirates hijack S Korean cargo vessel Somali pirates have seized a South Korean chemical cargo in the Arabian Sea, two months after an oil supertanker belonging to the same firm was freed after seven months in captivity, the government and local media said. China gets first overseas order for LNG ships China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) signed a contract with Exxon Mobil and Mitsui & Co Ltd on Saturday to build four LNG (liquefied natural gas) ships, the nation's first overseas order for such an advanced carrier.

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US blacklists 20 Hong Kong shipping firms for Iran trading Guangzhou's throughput surpasses 12 million TEU in 2010 FMC policy to allow scrutiny of alliance capacity issues Chennai congestion blamed on port's poor access to roads World Shipping Council tilts at US-mandated windmills Textainer benefits from container shortage Weighing boxes before stowage on the way, say insurers BIMCO warns of 'wall' of newbuildings this year Cathay, Dragonair cargo up 12pc in December, 18pc in 2010 Air China expects to double profit in 2010 AAT handles 39pc more cargo to 715,016 tonnes in 2010 JFK airport bomb plot accomplice given 15-year sentence

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CEOs of Safmarine, Antwerp Port celebrate cos' links David Moorhouse appointed Maritime London Chairman Interactive event to see strong participation from top policymakers & private players MISC starts new China service from Adani Mundra Container Terminal NSCSA unloads second heavy cargo for Rlys at Mumbai Port US maritime body to probe cost savings made by slow steaming Anti-dumping duty likely on Chinese chemical India to get Iranian crude on credit this month Milk powder exports to shoot up in 2011 Pak allows onion deals inked before Jan. 4 to be fulfilled A. Subbiah named TPT Chairman CONCOR, GMB ink MoU to develop CFS/logistics park MoS moots freedom for Major Ports to fix tariff Urea handling record set at Vizag Port Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors' Summit 2011 Work on Vizhinjam port project to begin in March Adanis to invest over 80K cr. in Gujarat's core sector Economic growth to continue for 15-20 yrs-Kamath GDP may slow down in H2-Fitch Orissa may restrict ore exports by private miners PTA with S. Africa likely soon RBI warned against tightening of monetary policy SIAM seeks status quo on excise duty Vibrant Gujarat attracts investments worth 20.83 lakh cr.

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JANUARY 14, 2011
New gas turbine GT1-001 locomotive pulls 12,000 t train Russian Railways (RZD) is testing new traction. The new equipment is a Russian gas turbine GT1-001 locomotive. It recently managed to haul a 12,000 t train, from Vekovka to Be... Intercontainer Austria launches intermodal network for Southeast Europe Intercontainer Austria GmbH (ICA), a subsidiary of RailCargo Austria, is launching a new network to Southeast Europe today (14 January). The new network encompasses the existing tr... Ukraine's road infrastructure to benefit from a new EBRD investment Key routes into the Ukrainian capital Kiev will benefit from a rehabilitation and upgrade process, thanks to the EBRD's EUR 450 million loan to Ukravtodor, the State Road Administr... Clean truck programme in Seattle terminals The Port of Seattle has launched an extensive programme aimed at registering newer, cleaner drayage trucks that access its container terminals. From 1 January all drayage trucks en...

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JANUARY 16, 2011
Emissions controls, back to the basics says Ron Oyer Cruise lines optimistic despite economy

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Port of Portland Commissioners Ok transportation improvement plan Dredging set to begin on upper Snohomish River Crowley names Amiee Cords as corporate information director Port of Bellingham Commissioner named president of port association Rail freight traffic numbers edge up during week

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Boxship capacity concerns drive down first-quarter contract values Worries grow over lines' inability to impose rises on China to northwest Europe trading lane Capesize rates hit floor as owners idle ships Freight rates of below $8,000 per day see vessels withdrawn from market, brokers said Golden Destiny Greek shipbroker Golden Destiny has issued a correction to data released this week that said 1,393 secondhand ships worth $75bn had been sold in 2010 Black Sea to Mediterranean earnings hover above zero Time charter equivalent earnings for suezmaxes able to secure Black Sea crude cargoes to ship into the Mediterranean dropped from $11,500 per day to almost zero last week Brazil to China capesize spot freight rate plunges Forward freight prices are close to spot market lows of mid-2010 Torm seeks to reverse its fortunes as it opens Brazil base Shipowner also eyeing China and India offices Dry bulk rates dive despite rising vessel demand Soaring overcapacity blamed for mismatch between steel production prices and rates Eckhardt Marine files for insolvency Major German cash buyer has filed for insolvency Sea Vision appoints full time director Picks former Royal Navy officer Ewen Macdonald to fill the role Excel plans $250m bond issue to repay debt Dry bulk owner to tap high-yield bond market for the first time Freedom of Information Act move would level the playing field UK law could lift the lid on ports' commercial secrets Government proposes to extend the Freedom of Information Act to harbour authorities in England and Wales US railroads inquiry will scrutinise freight services competition Surface Transportation Board to explore possible policy initiatives to promote more rail-to-rail competition Passenger evacuation is a key focus for IMO Organisation has recently adopted a number of recommendations and guidelines on the rescue of persons from passengerships A winning approach to seafarers' welfare The work of welfare organisations and individuals got some well-deserved attention at the first International Seafarers' Welfare Awards Leopard crew thought to be kidnapped Military sources say missing seafarers probably taken by Somali pirates MCA acknowledges union safety concerns But Massey keen to push through modernisation plans We can do more with less, says Massey Maritime and Coastguard agency will be better in four year's time UK coastguard prepares to enter into new age of austerity MCA is cutting many jobs and services but is confident a more streamlined operation will cope with new workload US places 24 more firms on sanctions list US Treasury claims companies are front organisations for IRISL Luxembourg set to sign Maritime Labour Convention Prepared to sign convention this year MCC Transport beefs up Russian feeder network Maersk Line subsidiary to include calls in China and extends South Korea coverage Advent International takes Brazilian box port Private equity firm to buy 50% of Terminal de Contêineres de Paranagu' Rotterdam and Antwerp target Duisburg stake Ports want to buy stake in inland port CSAV launches North America-Panama service Starts its own dedicated service between North America and Panama Irish woes continue The unfortunate removal DFDS from the sector may well not be the end of the Irish ferry crisis Chamber's calling The Chamber of Shipping has a tough task ahead in ensuring the association remains relevant in 2011 Jiangsu Rongsheng lines up $9bn credit from Chinese banks Deal for $1.5bn with China Everbright Bank imminent and promises more to follow Indian breakers' green credentials on the rise Nearly 40% of India's recycling yards have gained ISO certification

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JANUARY 14, 2011
LA box exports hit high BOX EXPORTS at the Port of Los Angeles rose 10.3% year on year to a record 1,841,274teu in 2010. US to arrest bulkers in Stanship dispute US FEDERAL agents have been instructed to arrest two Stanship bulkers until several court complaints are settled. German H&M insurers add 12% more tonnage GERMAN hull & machinery insurers increased their insured fleet by 12% last year, statistics released today showed. Study: piracy costs up to $12Bn per year PIRACY costs the international economy at least $7-12Bn a year, according to a new study released by UK think-tank Chatham House. Study: piracy costs up to $12Bn per year Kotug rules out any return to Le Havre DUTCH towage operator Kotug today told Fairplay its decision to leave the French port of Le Havre is 'irrevocable'. Israel seeks Cyprus LNG plant ISRAEL'S Delek is seeking authorisation to build an $800M LNG facility in Cyprus, a Haifa shipping agent told Fairplay today. Gladstone reopening nears LIMITED coal shipments will resume from Gladstone this weekend after rail company QR National managed to reopen lines to Moura mines. NYK plans 30% more ships JAPAN'S NYK Line told Fairplay today it plans to expand its drybulk fleet to exploit grain shipments from the US Gulf Coast and China. Thai port phase studied THAILAND has reportedly contracted a comprehensive study of Laem Chabang port's expansion by a consulting firm. DFDS exits Irish Sea DANISH ferry operator DFDS has decided to shut down its services between Dublin and the British ports of Birkenhead and Heysham. Box battle batters rates BOX RATES on major East/West routes will drop 7% in 2011 because carriers are not practicing capacity discipline, a container report has predicted. US box import growth slows IMPORTS at major US box ports are expected to increase by 8% year on year in January, but growth is expected to taper off during the first half of 2011. Dalian raises throughput CHINA'S Dalian port said today its general cargo throughput rose last year by nearly 20% from 2009 totals. Port Klang seeking to double cargo handled MALAYSIA'S Port Klang said it expects to handle twice as much cargo this year than in 2010. Banks take KG house stake DEBT-LADEN Hamburg KG house MPC Capital has gained breathing space through a debt-to-equity accord with some of its banks.

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Donahoe Sworn In as Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe Jan. 14 took the oath of office as the 73rd Postmaster General of the United States. He... Transport America Buys Southern Cal Transport Truckload carrier Transport America is expanding by acquiring Southern Cal Transport, a Birmingham, Ala.-based trucking company. The combination is... Job Market, Gas Prices Hurt Consumer Confidence Rising gasoline prices and high unemployment caused a widely watched index of U.S. consumer confidence to weaken in January. ... Vitran to Purchase LTL Trucker Milan Express Canadian transportation company Vitran is expanding into the Southeastern U.S. by purchasing the $70 million less-than-truckload division of Milan Express. ... PC Shipment Growth Slows in 4Q Growth in personal computer shipments worldwide slowed down sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding 3.1 percent over the year before,... Flexi-Van Adds Chassis Rentals in Jacksonville Flexi-Van Leasing will add Jacksonville to the list of South Atlantic depots where the company offers its FlexiDay program for... Obama's Ambitious Trade Agenda This could be a breakthrough year for trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region. The first step is the U.S.-South Korea... Asia Trade Looking Up U.S. containerized trade with Asia will grow over the next two years despite possible macroeconomic bumps, PIERS forecasts in its... Shipping's Paradox As we launch into 2011, shippers and carriers face twin challenges that are not merely contradictory but also, it turns... Frankfurt Airport Breaks Cargo Record in 2010 The Frankfurt Airport in 2010 racked up a record tonnage of cargo, which increased 21.5 percent to 2,231,348 metric tons,... Congestion Overwhelms Port Chennai India's Port of Chennai, rattled by serious congestion since mid-November, faces more delays as a three-day local festival holiday begins... Industrial Output Jumps 0.8 Percent in December Output at U.S. factories, mines and utilities rose a faster-than-expected 0.8 percent in December, the sharpest increase in five months,... Retail Sales Surge at Fastest Rate Since 1999 U.S. retail sales rose for the sixth consecutive month in December, capping a year in which sales grew at the... Danish Ship Crew Missing After Pirate Attack NATO's anti-piracy force found no crewmembers or pirates onboard a Danish breakbulk ship that Somali pirates hijacked and then abandoned,... Qantas Settles Shipper Suit for $26.5 Million Australian airline Qantas will pay $26.5 million to a group of U.S. importers to settle a lawsuit over its role...

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Shipping under attack from all eco-fronts Devastating biblical flooding on three continents this week - Australia, Sri Lanka and Brazil - coincided with the announcement that 2010 tied for the warmest year ever recorded on earth. The jury is no longer out; global warming is happening, and the earth's temperature will continue to rise to reach potentially catastrophic levels unless humans put a cap on greenhouse gases pumped into the atmosphere. Sub-Saharan Africa growth prospects sound FMC increases oversight of alliances CSAV launches own NACSA feeder service Shippers warned to expect higher fuel surcharges World Bank: global economy at risk

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Skaugen sets the stage Morits Skaugen-led tanker and gas-carrier owner chases cash to fund four fresh orders but vows to keep 2011 spending in check. Advent takes port stake Private equity firm looks to boost port of Paranagua's capacity by 70% with fresh cash injection. Cosco avoids pirate hit Chinese-owned Le Li and 'dead' ro-ro Smeraldo both come under attack close to Leopard abduction site. Concordia in spot splash Hans Noren-led owner joins up with Stena Bulk to have an unexpected shot at the spot market. Leopard guns 'untouched' Arms cargo onboard Danish ship robbed of crew said to be intact as Turkish Navy keeps guard. Kawasaki eyes LNG floaters Japanese shipyard wants to build gas storage units at its Chinese joint venture to cut costs. Excel pulls note trigger Gabriel Panayotides-led Greek targets $250m through issue of senior notes to pay down debt. Dutch call to arms Ban on the use of armed guards onboard Dutch vessels should be ripped up, committee says. US fingers IRISL fronts Treasury department reveals 24 shipping firms accused of acting for Iranian shipowner. Hong Kong gets new Macau link North West Express cleared to launch run from Tuen Mun terminal by mid-April. Reefer must go Governor of Svalbard in Norway wants toxic wreck of Petrozavodsk to finally disappear. Korea to chase down China Declining Chinese bulker orders gives South Korea hope of reclaiming world shipbuilding crown. LA posts 16% rise Container traffic grew at US port in 2010, but slowed towards end of year. Gabriella hits quay Passengers thrown to the floor by impact of Viking Line ship at Mariehamn in Finland.

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Traffic halted on Rhine River A tanker carrying at least 2,200 tons of sulfuric acid capsized in the Rhine River Thursday, closing the river to traffic, but reports say no acid has been spilled. Two crewmen from the tankerWaldorfwere rescued, and two are missing. The water temp... Arch Coal buys stake in terminal Arch Coal said Wednesday that it had acquired a 38 percent interest in Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview, a bulk commodity terminal on the Columbia River near Longview, Wash., in exchange for $25 million plus additional consideration upon the comp... Retail container traffic to be up 8% in January Import cargo volume at the nation''s major retail container ports in January is expected to be up 8 percent over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Thursday by the National Retail Federation and ... U.A.E to join ATA Carnet system The United Arab Emirates will join the ATA Carnet system early this year, becoming the 69th country to accept and issue special documents exempting certain categories of temporary imports from duties and taxes, the U.S. Council for International B... Ex-Im Bank initiative helps small shippers The U.S. Export-Import Bank has started a new initiative aimed at increasing the number of small businesses that export. The program,Small Business Global Access , was announced by the bank at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce event Thursday. The Obama a... U.S. November exports trim trade deficit The U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday reported the country's exports of goods and services in November 2010 increased 0.8 percent from October to $159.6 billion, the highest level for monthly exports since August 2008 ... TRAC offers chassis in South Atlantic TRAC Intermodal said it would expand its TRAC Connect product to the South Atlantic Chassis Pool for use by motor carriers servicing CMA CGM. TRAC said it has been working with CMA CGM to develop an effective strategy to supply truckers directly wi... St. Lawrence Seaway traffic up 15% in 2010 The St. Lawrence Seaway said ships passing through it moved 35.5 million tons in the 2010 navigation season that ended Dec. 29, 15 percent more than in 2009. Iron ore shipments rose 35 percent, grain was up 10 percent, and general cargo up 63 perce... Cathay volume up 18% for 2010, 12% in December Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific said it and sister airline Dragonair saw December air freight volume increase 12 percent on the same month in 2009, to 161,302 tons. Total tonnage carried in 2010 was 1.8 million tons, an 18.1 percent increase... Zim to raise India-to-Europe rates Container line Zim said Thursday it is raising rates from India to Europe by $200 per TEU as of Feb. 1. The increase is similar to one announced earlier this week by Mediterranean Shipping Co. The rate hike is applicable to all origins in the India... FESCO reorganizes container management FESCO Transportation Group said Thursday it has formed a single logistics entity responsible for managing its business directions and FESCO companies providing various container services. FESCO Integrated Transport (FIT) will oversee the provision... Report: Jones Act did not impede Gulf cleanup A report by the non-partisan National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling confirmed the Jones Act did not prevent foreign vessels from helping with the cleanup effort during theDeep Water Horizonoil spill in the ... Record exports to China

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JANUARY 14, 2011
DFDS to leave Irish Sea By the end of January, DFDS will have closed down its two remaining services over the Irish Sea, the Dublin'Berkenhead and the Dublin'Heysham services. The company has started Leopard's crew kidnapped The crew of the coaster Leopard seems to have been kidnapped by the pirates that attacked the ship earlier this week. When a Turkish warship arrived at the Leopard there

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JANUARY 14, 2011
Bunker prices edge lower across the Americas Crude futures head higher after reports revealed positive US economic data. Fujairah fuel oil market holds firm Tight barge availability reported in Fujairah. Rotterdam bunker market turns soft Prolonged slow demand reported in Piraeus. Bunker prices reach new highs as week ends Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports, say traders. Supplier wins in bunker dispute with MISC A Malaysian court will assess damages to be awarded to Scandinavian Bunkering in April. Finnish gas firm eyes 2015 start for LNG bunkers supply Demand to rise when fuel sulphur limit in ECAs falls to 0.10%, says CEO of Gasum. O.W. Bunker expands trading activities to Switzerland Move signals the company's strategic expansion into sectors that present 'real opportunities'. Hong Kong traders see 'higher' bunker demand As major bunker player Chimbusco Pan Nation keeps offerings to a minimum this week, traders say. Kogas, Swedish firms to study LNG bunkering Companies will explore possibilities for 'developing a Korean system for delivery of LNG to gas-fuelled ships'. Titan raises $20 million for China storage expansion Affiliate exercises rights to notes; aims to become 'largest independent commercial oil and petrochemical storage operator' in China.

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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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