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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* New VLCCs seen running at a loss for 24 months Very large crude carriers (VLCCs) that start trading this year and next will run at a loss for at least 24 months, as supply of new ships outpaces demand and prolongs a slump in freight rates, Arctic Securities ASA said. Baltic index rises on fresh China iron ore buying The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned positive on Tuesday as fresh iron ore sales to China boosted earnings and sentiment on the larger capesize market. South China Sea a topic for Bali summit: US Maritime security in the South China Sea will be discussed at a regional summit on Bali this week, the White House said on Tuesday, defying China's desire to keep this sensitive topic off the agenda. STX Offshore to build world's 2nd-biggest container vessels

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Hong Kong up 8.1pc in October to 2.07 million TEU, Singapore up 7.4pc MSC ups rates from Far East to North America, Caribbean, Central America Fujian ports' container throughput up 10.6pc in first 10 months Wuhan to revive as major shipping hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze Hainan PO Shipping to expand China-Long Beach/Oakland loop in December Hutchison's south China terminals fail to make predicted gains First Lianyungang to Almaty container train service launched NOL four-week revenue off 18pc despite 13pc box volume increase US retail sales growth slows to 0.5pc in October: Commerce Department Agility third quarter profit falls 42pc to US$29.32 million US Customs pilot programme simplifies air cargo entry next month EU drops price-fixing probe into Air-France-KLM and Lufthansa East Malaysian forwarders say low export volumes cripple trade flow

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Air Cargo Germany enlarges network Air Cargo Germany, a German full-freighter operator based at Frankfurt-Hahn airport, has enlarged its network by commencing services to the South Korean capital Seoul. A B747-400F ... Contract for extension of Venezuelan railway line signed The Instituto de Ferrocarriles del Estado has signed a contract with the Italian consortium Impregilo, Astaldi and Ghella for the completion of the Puerto Cabello-La Encrucijada li... Kita Logistics expands fleet in Turkey The Turkish company Kita Logistics, which was active mainly for project freight forwarders so far, has expanded its fleet by 105 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1841 units. Kita Logistics ser... Far fewer accidents involving HGVs in Switzerland The number of accidents with the involvement of HGVs in Switzerland is continuing to decrease by above-average rates, according to the Swiss council for accident prevention. The nu... Greencarrier launches direct UK-Finland services Greencarrier is expanding the range of services it offers the Nordic market, together with its UK-based subsidiary Greencarrier PTS, with a new direct service to Finland. The link ... Samskip increases Norway-Rotterdam services Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics has increased the frequency of its sailings between the Norwegian west coast and the RST terminal in Rotterdam from one to two departures a w... Strong growth at HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) grew strongly in the first nine months of the year. Sales rose by 16% to EUR 913 million, the operating result (ebit) improved by 16% to EUR 165... Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive open Ford centre in UAE The joint company Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive opened a Ford Motor Company parts distribution centre in Dubai (UAE) on 14 November. The 29,500 sqm logistics centre in the Jebe... Scott Dolan leaves United Scott Dolan, senior vice-president of airport operations and cargo at United Airlines, has left the carrier and been replaced by Jon Roitman. United appointed Roitman to the post i... Qatar Airways orders Boeing freighters Qatar Airways ordered two Boeing B777 freighters valued at USD 560 million at list prices from Boeing at the 2011 Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will increase the airline's B777F fle... Schiphol Cargo, CAAS and Changi airport swap notes The growing e-freight collaboration between Amsterdam Schiphol and its partners, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Changi Airport Group (CAG), has taken a fu... Agility posts loss in Q3 The net profits made by the global logistics company Agility, headquartered in Kuwait, slumped by 42% to EUR 21 million in third quarter of the financial year compared to the same ... New Stolt-Nielsen chemical storage terminal in Singapore Stolt-Nielsen recently opened a new petrochemical terminal in Tembusu on Jurong Island (Singapore). The terminal commenced operations with three gas spheres, with plans for a total...

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Gibbs & Cox signs agreement with BAE Systems Ship Repair Resolve refloats Puerto Rico dry dock HOS offering raises $241.5 million Sliding davit enables rescue boat handling in Arctic conditions Trailer Bridge files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tanker that hit box ship in Houston ship channel was trying to avoid fuel barge Keppel Singmarine books newbuild contracts

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Port of Port Angeles seeking applications for commissioner Congressmen pleased with House vote on Cummings-Landry amendment Holiday on the Bay event set for December 3, in Everett Longtime Portland Airport director announces plans to leave post WL Ross & Co. sells Greenbrier common stock shares

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Coming next year: downturn, but not the end of the world Poor third quarter results and rising forced sales point to tough times ahead EXCLUSIVE: Aframax market 'quite doomed' until year end What can owners do, asks owner coping with daily earnings below operating expenses RMT to vote on Wightlink strike Union argues that activist was victimised Anti-piracy body meets in New York Tenth session of UN Contact Group will play host to almost 70 countries The port on your doorstep The European Sea Ports Organisation has made its third annual award for ports that build relationships with the wider community who form their neighbours No hope for capesizes Shipowners with capesize bulkers in their fleets might not like PwC's report tiltled Capes of No Hope New political brooms to sweep global economy clean Deficit-reducing measures and changing of guard in Europe will take time to make impact Dry bulk workhorses have the best prospects A big rump of handysize ships of more than 25 years old means new order potential for owners SeaFrance wins a reprieve from Paris commercial court December 12 deadline set for new or improved bids, while move into full administration will allow company to maintain sailing schedule Doomsayers predict years of gloom Commentators offer downbeat assessments of dry bulk and tanker markets Pressure on resale prices drives home harsh lesson Forget discounted future earnings. A ship is only worth what someone will pay for it Bad to Werse as banks pull plug German shipmanager goes bust StealthGas expects higher LPG rates after boosting profits in third quarter Nasdaq-listed owner hunts longer period charters for gas fleet Panamax boxship market set for pick-up in second quarter next year Maersk Line and MSC drive charter market activity over the week Trailer Bridge files for Chapter 11 US shipping company hopes to reorganise within six months Zodiac upgrades boxship order to 16,000 teu Increases capacity in response to requirements from prospective charterer SeaFrance is short of options SeaFrance has been given a reprieve, but it is DFDS that may yet come out the winner Philippines closes training schools on quality grounds Tough stance taken in face of Brussels criticism P&O Ferries deploys freight vessel to tackle SeaFrance on Dover-Calais route European Seaway, with capacity for 120 trucks, taken out of lay-up to operate five daily round trips Crisis lingers in Asian box ports Singapore and Hong Kong set to fall short of 2008 record throughput by a hair in spite of strong growth Services to improve seafarers' lives Magsaysay-Ho to push supranational finance and communications services to lure recruits VLCCs in the Middle East start making money After weeks of poor earnings, a flood of cargoes drives up daily earnings International insurance community pushes for China to let down barriers IUMI lines up Shanghai meetings to press case for Chinese membership Lloyd's List honours counter-piracy navies Award goes to joint forces along with plea to use public kudos to spur governments further Seafarer training: cut the BS The European Commission is right to press for something to be done about Filipino certification Revenues slump at DFDS Weak economy and intense competition hit bottom line NewLead wins another round in TMT spat Owner has $10.2m in security against charter arrears of $9.3m said to be owed by Nobu Su company Port of Los Angeles sees busiest month to date for export volumes Outbound trade on course to mark a record year, but imports are hit by consumer slowdown Chuan Hup hit by investment and foreign exchange losses First-quarter operating profits eroded to a $29m loss Terje Askvig quits Eitzen Chemical Chief financial officer also leaves

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Pipeline reversal to hit tankers IT was confirmed today that the flow of a major US pipeline will be reversed, with potentially significant long-term implications for tankers serving Gulf of Mexico refineries Paragon breaches covenant NYSE-listed drybulk operator Paragon Shipping conceded today that it has breached a loan covenant as a result of falling asset values House OKs ballast bill THE US House of Representatives has just approved a national ballast water standard, but final language is unlikely to be considered until 2012, a Washington insider told Fairplay today SeaFrance co-operative, government to meet FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani offered today to meet leaders of the employee co-operative bidding for control of French ferry operator SeaFrance Trailer Bridge files for US Chapter 11 shield NASDAQ-listed Trailer Bridge was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, after being unable to refinance its junk bonds StealthGas falls short LPG OPERATOR StealthGas today reported rebounding profits for its latest quarter, but not to levels Wall Street analysts expected Port agencies criticised over ferry fire POOR onshore co-ordination left passengers waiting 20 hours to leave a burning ro-pax, according to a MAIB report Arkhangelsky wants assets back EXILED Russian Vitaly Arkhangelsky plans to go on to the offensive and recover Oslo Marine Group assets he alleges were wrongfully expropriated by Bank Saint Petersburg BLT unveils $170M turnaround INDONESIAN wet bulk specialist BLT has revealed an increase in after-tax profits, sending its share price soaring on Jakarta's stock exchange Breaking MoU agreed NO SHIPS are today coming to Bangladesh for scrapping, but an accord could signal new directions for breakers if the country's courts rule they can resume business DFDS reports $60M profits DANISH DFDS today reported solid third-quarter profits, despite a drop in revenues Box sector growth predicted BUILDING infrastructure and diversifying exports and customers in the Americas will be the keys to continued box sector growth, a Panama conference has heard Filipino crew record seen CREWING companies in the Philippines expect to deploy a record 400,000 seafarers worldwide by the end of this year Rena box removal finally starts MARITIME New Zealand today finally lifted the first containers off the stranded box ship Rena ATI profits fall nearly 31% ATI, the Philippines terminal operator, said its profits fell 30.9% in this year's first three quarters, to 1.151Bn pesos ($26.46M) from 1.6Bn pesos in the last-year period

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
FMCSA Shuts Down Gunthers Transport The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ordered Maryland trucker Gunthers Transport to shut down, citing hours of service violations. ... St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Up 2 Percent Cargo shipped on the St. Lawrence Seaway from late March through October rose 2 percent year-over-year, as the Port of... GOP House Report Blasts TSA, Calls For Reform A House Republican report blasted the Transportation Security Administration for having a bloated bureaucracy and failing to use technology to... NOL's Ron Widdows On Carrier Losses, Vessel Capacity Cuts (Video) Ron Widdows, senior advisor to Neptune Orient Lines, says container lines will have to reduce capacity to sustain freight rates... TPM Adds Refrigerated Cargo Track The 2012 Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference organized by The Journal of Commerce will add a full-day track on refrigerated container transport... Sunteck Transport Parent Boosts Profit 13 Percent AutoInfo, the parent of non-asset trucking company Sunteck Transport, increased its net profit 13.3 percent in the third quarter to... US Xpress Expands Expedited Refrigerated Service U.S. Xpress Enterprises is expanding its expedited refrigerated trucking service, bringing its total number of reefer teams to 100, the... House Approves Bill to Set National Ballast Standard The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would set a national standard for ballast water regulation of vessels and... Industrial Production Rose 0.7 Percent in October U.S. industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October, boosted by oil drilling and increased auto, aerospace and electrical manufacturing, Federal... DOT to Help Savannah Find Dredging Funds Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood threw his support behind the Port of Savannah's deepening project and pledged to help Georgia find... French Court Rejects DFDS Joint Bid for Sea France A French court rejected a bid by Denmark's DFDS to take over Sea France and gave the ailing state-owned ferry... Economists Say Global Economy Worsening The world economic climate has worsened in the fourth quarter, underscoring the threat that developed countries, particularly those in the... Trailer Bridge Files for Bankruptcy Protection U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier Trailer Bridge filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, a day after failing to refinance $82.5... Trans-Pacific Rate Measure Tumbles 4.2 Percent Spot freight rates for ocean container shipping on the trans-Pacific fell another 4.2 percent in the latest week, the second... Star Reefers Wins New Action Against Russian Importer A U.K. court says Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group must disclose all its worldwide assets after the company failed... DFDS Profit Surges 48 Percent DFDS's third quarter pre-tax profit surged 48 percent from a year ago to $61 million, as northern Europe's largest short-sea... Agility Profit Plunges on Lost Government Contracts Agility's third-quarter profit plummeted 42 percent year-over-year to $29.2 million, as the global logistics group's revenue contracted 19 percent on... Hutchison Warns of China Container Slowdown The container export market out of China could weaken next year with economic recovery in developed countries "uncertain" and the... ANA Cargo Tonnage Grows in September International cargo volume at Japan's All Nippon Airways edged up 0.8 percent year-over-year in September in a slight recovery after... DHL Doubles Manila-Hong Kong Capacity DHL Express and Air Hong Kong are doubling air cargo freighter capacity between Manila and Hong Kong to meet growing... Trailer Bridge Delays Quarterly Report U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier Trailer Bridge said it plans to delay the filing of its third quarter financial report because the...

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Thai floods forces up PC prices Thailand's worst floods in half a century, the result of months of monsoon rains, could see Bangkok still flooded into next year according to its prime minister, ... Containerisation International seeking shippers to join panel for new carrier sentiment poll Containerisation International has announced the launch of The Containerisation International Shipper Sentiment Polls - and is looking for shippers and freight ... DFDS does Maersk proud Denmark-based DFDS continued to make good money in Q3 11, amply justifying Maersk's 31.3% stake in the European short-sea business.The company's year-on-year profit ... Colombo driven by gateway cargo The Sri Lankan port of Colombo has registered a modest rise in its container throughput for the first nine months of 2011, with volumes up 2.3% to 3.16 million ... China cannot be ignored So said Christopher Williams, commercial director of the UK-based shipowning and maritime services group, Graig Shipping, which has several ships on order in the ... APL merges transpac with Middle East sling to create new butterfly loop APL is merging a transpacific loop with a Middle East sling to create a butterfly service embracing Jebel Ali, the Pacific North West and North East Asia - a move ... Management Dynamic changes name but not strategy US-based Management Dynamics (MD), which is a leading provider of solutions for managing global trade, has changed its name to Amber Road, a decision that has been ... Turkon withdraws N Europe/Med schedule Turkon Line is to withdraw its direct schedule between northern Europe and the Mediterranean from the beginning of next year in favour of a slot charter agreement ...

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Paragon seeks covenant cure US-listed bulker and boxship owner's third-quarter profit plummets while declining asset prices threaten loan provision. Stealthgas steps on the gas Liquefied petroleum gas operator boosts bottom line as market heads for positive territory. Trailer Bridge in Chapter 11 Nasdaq-listed liner operator seeks bankruptcy protection in the US as financial overhaul flatlines. Star cops less for Kappa Greek owner fixes up supramax for a year to Pacific Basin at reduced daily rate. SeaFrance gets lifeline French court allows struggling ferry operator to keep trading as it tries to drum up more potential buyers or face liquidation. Property pushes Global Malaysian tanker owner returns to the black in first nine months thanks to real estate revaluation. Global back at Havyard Indian owner returns to Per Saevik's shipyard for a potential PSV double. Evasive move ended in smash US accident investigators find tanker Elka Apollon hit MSC boxship in Houston after trying to avoid tug and barge. CMA CGM wants a waiver Cash-strapped French liner operator in talks with banks over covenant obligations. BW tanker flees pirates Products tanker with unarmed guards on board avoids hijacking off Oman. Cable caused Clipper fire UK report says electrical connection to trailer overheated, causing 2010 blaze on Commodore Clipper ro-ro. SeaFrance halts sailings Cash-strapped French ro-pax operator keeps ships in port ahead of court ruling on its sale.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Uniform ballast rules, armed ships, Coastguard bill passes APL volume up, revenue plummets Hapag-Lloyd raising Asia-Americas rates Maersk dropping Med calls during holidays Asia-West Africa rate rise Maersk/Safmarine add Port Louis southbound on Safari

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Crude markets climb above $100 per barrel level 'This may not be enough to eliminate the glut in the Midwest because output is growing by hundreds of thousands of barrels a year.' Turkish supplier complying with new sulphur limit Energy Petrol is latest suppler to confirm it is meeting the 2012 standard. IFO prices steady in Fujairah In Durban, dupply dates were from November 18-26. Classification societies' promotion of in-house designs 'deeply troubling' 'This is not a class issue; this is an industry issue,' says CEO. Rotterdam market steady Strong demand in Gibraltar. 'Fuel costs exceed timecharter costs' Outlook for dry cargo market 'somewhat negative'. Testing agency highlights 'water content' problems 'Experiences show that issues in certain West African ports are significantly higher'. 'Record high premium' for fuel oil cargoes Saudi Aramco sells 240,000 metric tonnes of 180 cSt material for December loading. Bunker prices in Asia mostly down mid-week Slack demand across major Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday. OOCL executive calls for incentives on cleaner fuels initiative Local government urged to offer incentives to 'broaden participation' in Hong Kong clean air initiative. Emission regulations need to be realistic, says Norden chief Owners should not be straddled with 'unfair extra costs' in efforts to cut emissions, says Carsten Mortensen. Hong Kong tests oil pollution response Government departments and oil companies contain 'oil spill' from a beached product tanker carrying 5,200 metric tonnes of fuel oil. Berlian Laju reports a surge in Q3 profit Improved rates, lower operating costs compensate 'significantly higher' bunker costs, it says. 2012: 'Battle for survival' for tanker owners Pooling can open avenues for discussion on slow steaming, says spokesman of SeaTeam Management. Bunker vessels recognised for using cleaner fuel Fifteen vessels have already been signed up for the Port of Gothenburg campaign.

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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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