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BRIEFS

June 20, 2011

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*Shipping News* Mongolia set to tap NKorea ports Mongolia sees the ports of North Korea as gateways through which it can ship its mineral resources, taking advantage of 'very good relations' between the two countries, Prime Minister Sukhbaatar Batbold said.

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CSCL upgrades China-Mideast run with 9,600-TEUer to meet growing demand US import box volume to flatten in July, but rise later: Port Tracker Grand Alliance all-water US east coast service calls at Charleston Ningbo's Meishan terminal buys gantry cranes to cope with cargo surge Weak dollar brings 27pc higher bond forwarders must pay China Kerry Logistics starts building Xiamen logistics centre APL Logistics starts using 53-foot boxes in North America US port calls rise 13pc, postpanamaxers double arrivals from 2005-2010 Panalpina opens second branch in Wuhan to serve central China Cathay Pacific May air cargo down 12.9pc to 138,095 tonnes British bar UPS air cargo shipments over new security code compliance Boeing projects US$4 trillion market 2030 with Asia leading pack China Aviation expands fuel trading as overseas demand increases Qantas reduces capacity, capital expenditure as demand slows South Korea's May air cargo volume declined 8.7pc due to Japanese disasters

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Asia-Europe base rate falls below $100/TEU as bunker charges zoom Lack of fuel delays MV Suez's arrival at Salalah MSC announces rate restoration on key trade lanes from India Seatrade Asia Awards 2011 honours Harry Banga with Lifetime Achievement Award Subdued second half seen for Asian container shipping Govt mulling rollback of countervailing duty on coal imports Govt spells out plan to penetrate drug export mkts Govt to impose 15 pc duty on sugar imports Provide export credit at 7 pc to MSMEs: Fieo Hind Terminals commences double stack operations from Mundra Economy figures indicate slowing growth rate Political chaos could put spoke in GST wheel Delay pushes central infra project costs up 20 pc Kale Logistics expands presence with regional office at Chennai

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JUNE 17, 2011
Hitachi Transport System establishes JV with Kintetsu World Express Hitachi Transport System (HTS) made a joint venture agreement with Kintetsu World Express Ltd. in May. The joint venture is called "Project Cargo Japan, Inc." and will be formally ... Hoyer works with Telene S.A.S. Telene S.A.S., the France based supplier of specialty DCPD (dicyclopentadiene) formulated resins, concluded a five-year contract with the Hamburg based logistics service provider H... New UPS Service for returning high-value products UPS recently unveiled "UPS Returns Exchange", a combined delivery and pick-up service that gives businesses more control over their reverse logistics for high priority products. Th...

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JUNE 17, 2011
OceanSaver books six ship order for new BWT system Navios Acquisition buys two MR2 product tankers Aker Solutions to provide drilling package for DSME drillship newbuild Rolls-Royce books orders for offshore industry propulsion systems Magic pipe case Chief Engineer gets prison term

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JUNE 17, 2011
Dry bulk rates remain steady as tankers rally Capesize freight rates could rally further next week, with expectations of more cargoes tightening up supply in the Atlantic Chinese oil usage fires tanker demand Increasing crude oil and oil products demand will continue to aid a recovery in tanker demand Tanker market poised for balance as ordering falls Improved medium-term outlook supported by high levels of demand for oil and oil products in emerging economies Transatlantic rates firm as fronthaul activity set to remain subdued Conditions are in place for a further rally as Atlantic supply tightens on lack of Pacific ballasters Stagnant suezmax market set to continue Long tonnage list caps rates gains Dry bulk vessel demand to break 500m dwt in 2011 Significant rates gains capped by huge supply growth that has seen capesizes increasingly slow steam US sees shift in chassis supply by box carriers As lines stop providing transport for inland movement of containers, alternative systems may have to be considered Rising hi-tech demand in Asia-Pacific to hit supply chains Key countries emerging as the 'ones to watch' for hi-tech manufacturing Putin backs Black Sea mega port project Taman planned to have a total 66.5m tonne annual capacity by 2020 Turkish yards at a crossroads Shipbuilders will have to rely on reputation for quality to negotiate a tough market Can Turkey remain the leading shipbuilder in Europe? Fewer competitors provide Turkish yards with the opening they need to rebuild orderbooks Shipping needs a boardroom clean-up The Eagle Bulk shareholder's lawsuit raises questions of corporate governance that could be a tipping point in companies' future conduct When R&D stands for research and doubt Europe's manufacturers could be excused for getting a bit exasperated at the moment. They do not know exactly where to focus their development cash Cyprus readies law on armed guards Could become first EU country to legislate for guards to open fire under strict conditions Shipping brief passed to Chrysohoidis in Greek reshuffle 'Disappointment' for shipping as pleas for return to traditional ministry go unheeded Hanjin confirms $845m boxship order Five 13,000 teu vessels originally destined for chartering to shipping line Eagle Bulk shares shorted on Wall Street Nasdaq-listed dry bulk owner currently facing investor lawsuit sees 24% of stock out on loan Doubts emerge over EEDI success As the IMO awaits adoption of the measures by the MEPC, questions arise over their true effectiveness Lines pull Asia-Europe loop as rates slide and losses mount Other withdrawals expected to follow as return of ship lay-ups looks distinctly possible Navios Acquisition picks up MR2 pair for $84.8m Price reflects strong cash flow from three years' employment attached to 50,000 dwt product tankers Hansa chief highlights fall in newbuildings for tramp owners Hermann Ebel forecasts slow revival in KG market despite increased investor demand US container imports hit by low consumer spending As report reveals slow growth at major hubs, dramatic rise predicted for autumn Container lines destroying their 'two aces' by chasing lower rates Fundamental market trends being ignored as capacity grows rapidly, says Marsoft partner China concern over Malacca transit shipment reliance IEA paper highlights Chinese concerns about relying on shipments transiting the Malacca Strait How will shipping cash in on the 'Golden Age' of gas? Recent reports have highlighted the movement of cargoes to meet the industry's expected boom in demand Short term: how high is high for time charter rates? In recent months, the gas sector has benefited from the short term trade disruptions, most notably incremental demand into Japan Seafarers take a stand Faced with the threat of being taken hostage, many also fear retribution from seeking legal advice, a poll reveals A matter of trust Shipping needs to salvage its damaged reputation among public investors in the US

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JUNE 17, 2011
Frangou ups tanker bet ANGELIKI Frangou's Navios confirmed two more tanker acquisitions today, continuing the group's push into the wet sector over the past year Pluto start again delayed OPERATOR Woodside Petroleum said today LNG cargoes would not be shipped from the Pluto scheme in Western Australia until March 2012 - six months later than last scheduled Diana losing its lustre SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping lost another booster today as Credit Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis withdrew his support US sentences engineer GREEK citizen Dimitrios Grifakis was sentenced to six months in prison for obstructing a 'magic pipe' inquiry involving a bulker controlled by the Economou family Traffic hits Thai sugar exports SEVERE congestion at Thai ports is delaying exports, especially sugar shipments, Fairplay was told today A&P evacuated and closed A MAJOR FIRE has started at A&P Group's Falmouth repair yard in southwest England, forcing authorities to evacuate nearby residents and close roads around the site Lakes ballast rules work BALLAST flushing rules are keeping aquatic nuisance species out of the Great Lakes, a study has confirmed VLCCs depend on 'who is more desperate' SAUDI Arabia's raised crude output has boosted VLCC rates this month, but brokers told Fairplay today the influx of newbuildings means that charterers still have the upper hand LSC reduces losses LATVIAN Shipping Co reduced its net losses by 70% year on year to $3.15M in 1Q11, as costs fell Hansa Treuhand declares 'crisis is over' HAMBURG box shipowner Hermann Ebel says the "crisis is over" for his group Hansa Treuhand following the recovery of charter rates and cash injections from KG investors NYK signs LNG deal JAPAN's NYK Line told Fairplay today it has signed a four-year deal to carry LNG for France's GDF Suez Singamas sees profit jump TEO SIONG Seng's Hong Kong-listed container maker Singamas said today predicted higher year-on-year profits for 1H2011 Charterers exploit Capesize recovery CAPESIZE brokers told Fairplay today that recovering by surprise this week, charterers are pushing for lower rates for next month's voyages China's iron ore imports might fall CHINA could import less iron ore this month, after domestic production reached a record in May, according to Barclays Capital LR1, LR2, MR rates under pressure FREIGHT rates to carry clean products to the East are continuing to slide because of high stockpiles in Japan and lower demand in Taiwan

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JUNE 17, 2011
Intermodal Traffic Hits 2011 High Major North American railroads, shaking off the doldrums that slowed freight traffic during the spring, had their largest intermodal volume... Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 13-17 Maersk Line will implement a peak-season surcharge for cargo shipped from India to the United States, Guam and Canada. The... Largest U.S. Railroads Slowed Job Growth in May Despite a slowed freight sector and a weakened economy this spring, the largest freight railroads added 745 workers to their... Is Recovery Built to Last? Cautious optimism is turning into genuine belief as the industrial real estate sector finds itself in a long-awaited recovery mode.... No Shelf Life for Taxes With the retailing sector already in the midst of a shaky recovery, the seismic shift to online sales is changing... AASHTO's Horsley on Transportation Bill Outlook AASHTO's Horsley speaks just after telling the Transportation Research Forum in Washington, D.C., that a House committee could unveil a... Li & Fung Builds Domestic China Network Hong Kong-based Li & Fung says it is restructuring its distribution network in China to meet the fast-growing demand for... Maersk Sees Rapid Asia-Africa Trade Growth Maersk Line is forecasting double-digit growth for its Asian shipments of palm oil, sugar and rice to Africa this year... Hanjin Suspends Asia-Europe Loop, Orders Five Ships Even as it announced plans to order five big new containerships, Hanjin Shipping said it will suspend its Asia-Europe NE5... International Cargo Jumps 12 Percent at ANA International air cargo increased 12.0 percent to 44,182 at All Nippon Airways, the 20th consecutive month of growth for Japan's... UK Bans UPS Cargo Screening at Selected Sites The UK ordered UPS, the U.S. parcel delivery company, to stop screening shipments at some of its facilities in Britain... Shippers, Carriers Temper Peak-Season Expectations Some shippers and port executives in Southern California, assessing trans-Pacific shipping prospects at the start of the peak season, say they believe cargo volume... Changing Times Glance around the business world and you'll see any number of industries making enormous strides in improving products and enriching... Finding the Shipper of Record Q: Our company provides training services for individuals. For this training, we provide course material consisting of textbooks and other... Carrying Costs If the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' State of Logistics report was entirely about the numbers, U.S. shippers... Maersk Sets India-U.S. Peak Season Surcharge Maersk Line in July will implement a peak-season surcharge for cargo shipped from India to the U.S., Guam and Canada. The... Highway Industry Official Expects Transport Bills in July The head of the trade group representing state transportation departments said he expects key committees in Congress to approve legislation...

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JUNE 17, 2011
CKYH alliance withdraws Asia-Europe service PANYNJ cargo to boom via restructured 'MSC' lease deal MSC 'buys' into ECT Maasvlakte terminal Intrigue surrounds second Portek bid Rate of growth static for US ports as transpac losses stack up

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JUNE 17, 2011
Sovcomflot in LNG deal Oil company cements tie-up with Moscow shipbuilding and shipping giants on building gas carriers in Russian yards. Hanjin in $850m box blitz South Korean heavyweight proves size matters with order for five containerships at $170m a piece. Hoegh wins FLNG gig Sveinung Stohle-led company chosen to provide floating storage and regas unit for Indonesian LNG import project. Baltija bowing out Lithuanian shipyard posts bigger 2010 profit as owner BLRT winds down shipbuilding. Navios hits tanker double Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner splashes out $85m on MR2 product tanker duo from Turkey's Geden. Show me the money Somali pirates and Korean shipyards are raking it in in this week's news in numbers. But life is less rosy for seafarers and Japanese yards. Plains sailing for LA Company behind new California oil terminal reckons it will be up and running in 2014 if it gets refiners' commitments, with Brazil, Russia and Canada among potential sources. Metaphor malarkey Is booking a Wan Hai ship like making love to a beautiful woman, and is the industry really killing children?

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JUNE 17, 2011
Report: Retail container port traffic flattens Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to remain at about the same levels as last year through July before increasing later this summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Thursday by ... U.S. Commerce loosens export control rules The U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday published a new regulation as part of the Obama administration's comprehensive export control reform initiative that eliminates the need for companies to obtain export licenses for certain categories of ite... CN sells New Orleans terminal Canadian National Railway said it has agreed to sell a coal terminal in New Orleans. The company said it intends to sell all assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Co. to the Cline Group and Raven Energy, an affiliate of Foresight Energy. The terminal i... Nikkhoo to head Horizon Lines Hawaii operations Horizon Lines has named Ali Behruz Nikkhoo as vice president and general manager for Hawaii. He will oversee the ocean carrier's weekly transportation services between the U.S. mainland and the Hawaiian Islands. He will be based in Honolulu. He su... Engineer sentenced to six months in prison The U.S. Justice Department said the chief engineer of a tanker was sentenced to six months in prison for obstructing an investigation into the illegal overboard discharge of oily waste. Dimitrios Grifakis, 57, of Kallithea, Greece, was sentenced ... Thawing Cold War regulatory regime Washington Notebook Funds too late for Mississippi's current plight The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a bill providing $30.6 billion for fiscal 2012 for the Army Corps of Engineers, Energy Department and Interior Department water programs. But an advocate for maritime ...

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JUNE 17, 2011
Risler Bunkering closed for holiday Company and its employees will be celebrating 'National Flag Day.' Week ends with softening prices Crude futures settle lower on concerns over reduced economic growth and low fuel demand. Fire at Falmouth dock does not disrupt supply Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service stated that six pumps were attending the incident, along with a number of specialist support vehicles and an aerial ladder platform. Pemex struggling to contain fuel theft President Felipe Calderon has also come out and urged Congress to pass tougher laws that would raise the penalties for fuel theft. Fujairah market weakens Lots of enquires in the market. Markets soften across Europe Very busy in Piraeus. EU states reminded to implement criminal sanction rules Many states have failed to transpose EU rules laying down criminal penalties against sea pollution and other environmental offences into national law. Investor identified for Asia Petroleum Hub Negotiations underway to fully finance completion of Malaysian petroleum hub and bunkering facility. New barge for Pakistan supplier Fleet grows to four after latest addition. ARA players looking to shorten credit terms after difficult year Limiting credit a 'genuine trend to return to a genuine viable business environment'. Asian bunker prices falling as week closes South Korean bunker prices strong on Friday due to very tight avails. 'Aggressive selling' of bunker fuels in Colombo To 'create ullage' for imported bunker cargoes. Dan-Bunkering welcomes new staff New accountant/sales supporter joins Dan-Bunkering's Monaco office. Bunkers-only calls to Kochi get 50% off port charges Port dues, berth hire and pilotage charges subject to 50% discount at Kochi. Statoil Fuel & Retail sells marine segment Agreement in line with Malik Supply's strategy to become 'preferred partner within bunkers and lubricants to the marine industry.'

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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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