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BRIEFS

October 20, 2011

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*Shipping News* Container oversupply may last five years The container industry may be facing half a decade of oversupply that will curb freight rates as shipping lines launch vessels into a global trade slowdown. Monarch files US$46m claim against Dubai World unit Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a New York-based investment company, filed a claim of about US$45.5 million in a London court against Drydocks World LLC as the Dubai World unit works on restructuring US$2.2 billion of debt.

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Transpacific rates fall to US$1,486 per FEU, lowest in 21 months MSC folds Andes loop into CSAV-CMA CGM's Asia-South America service China's third quarter GDP up 9.1pc, slowest growth rate in 2 years Port of Nantong throughput increases 14.5pc in first eight months Hamburg Sud Santa class ship calls at Hamburg bound for South America Yangpu volume up 31pc in 7 months, becomes second largest port in Hainan Guizhou signs customs deal with Shenzhen, Guangxi, Yunnan, Zhanjiang Singapore exports off 4.5pc, but total trade up 7pc in September ICTSI Manila to add eight new RTGs cranes to build up Berth Six MCC Transport charters 1,084 TEU Istrian Express for intra-Asia route US Department of Transportation slows rate of stimulus spending SAMI picks independent assessor for maritime security companies Qantas offer rebuffed, one-hour ground strikes resume on Wednesday Fuzhou airport cargo throughput increases 29pc in first eight months Oman Air launches Europe Asia sea-air corridor with Port of Salalah Alpine Air Express fears US Post loss of air mail to Missoula, Montana

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A well formulated SLA critical to logistics contracts Logistics veterans charm students at Geo Institute of Logistics inauguration MFC executes complex project movement from Kazakhstan to Thailand SCAC Consultants & Experts for Experts join forces Sino International 2011 reaches new heights Stop debiting rent from steamer agents' accounts, HC tells CoPT Weakening rupee may hit rubber imports

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Railinc upgrades early warning system Railinc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, based in Cary NC, announced an upgrade to the early warning/maintenance advisory system that enhances r... Cuba approves new flight service from New Orleans New Orleans international airport has received approval from the Cuban authorities to receive direct flights. This message was conveyed in a letter to the airport director from Cub... Nagoya live on Iata's e-freight Lufthansa and Schenker, two large global e-freight movers, have performed the first e-freight shipment out of Centrair airport in Nagoya (Japan), to Frankfurt (Germany). Thanks to ... DHL Aviation signs contract with Globe Air Cargo in Bulgaria DHL Aviation has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its general sales agency in Bulgaria. The airline operates daily weekday Boeing B757-200 freighter services from Sofia to Leipzig (Ger... Air France-KLM managing director leaves company Only three months after being confirmed in his post, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, managing director of the Air France-KLM Group, has been forced to vacate his office. This decision has b... DHL Express accredited as excellent van operator by FTA DHL Express is the first logistics company in the UK to receive accreditation under the Freight Transport Association's van excellence scheme. Its 1,000 strong fleet was independen... Panalpina opens Ludhiana branch Panalpina continues to grow rapidly in India. Only two weeks after opening a branch in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the company has now opened another branch in Ludhiana, Punjab. As one of t... UK rail industry unveils plans for the future The rail industry recently published its visions for the development of rail transport in the UK between 2014 and 2019. The full range of investment options includes the completion... ICTSI Manila to get eight new RTGs International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) will take delivery of eight brand new rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs), to support new berth 6 operations at its Manila Internatio... New Loxx general cargo line direct to Kazan The German transport company Loxx recently started calling at its seventh destination in Russia, namely in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan). Departures are on Fridays from Gelsenkirch... Panama Canal sets new record The Panama Canal has reached a new tonnage record in fiscal 2011, which concluded on 30 September. Preliminary figures showed that the canal closed fiscal 2011 on 322.1 million t, ... New European logistics network ESLA established Four independent companies have bundled their core expertise in the areas of night express and added-value logistics to form a new European network called the European Service Logi...

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
$119 million for sub work at Huntington Ingalls Canada selects Irving, Seaspan to build C$33 billion of ships under NSPS Quigley named President of US Fab Order from FMT gets Trinity Offshore back into inland barge building Stena Bulk orders two 170,000 cu.m LNG tankers from DSME

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Suspicious bags force evacuation of sections of Bellingham Airport Café @ Marina to open at Waterfront Center in Everett American Trucking Associations taps England as new chairman Olympia Port Commission meeting to discuss draft budget/CSHI for 2012 Port Tracker report predicts gains in import cargo numbers

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Capesize rally offers lucrative lock-ins With market uncertainties ahead, owners must decide whether now is the time to secure revenue streams with period charter deals Drivers behind the capesize rally and threats to its sustainability Six main points to consider Lines rejig Asia-Latin America loops CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV seek greater efficiencies Don't mess with the maintenance budget A return to 1980s accountant-driven 'savings' will result in loss of lives at sea Ecsa spreads the word on CO2 emissions regulations Ecsa's new president tells automotive logistics firms sulphur emission is 'hottest issue' facing shipping OSG keeps faith with Arntzen Chief executive signs up to 2016 to continue through downturn 'with no distractions' Saga exits shipping by selling off last two VLCCs Decision to sell, subject to approval at EGM, prompted by bid to secure shareholder value BHP Billiton iron ore volumes push Australian output to record high Country's top three miners produce 122.9m tonnes in third quarter, up 25% from first Hopes of boxship charter market improvement by early 2012 Optimism follows talk of panamax owners exiting negotiations due to overly low rates VLCCs in Middle East helped by positive sentiment in the West Rates for trips to Asia finally tick up after stagnation Eagle Bulk slips down handymax owner table Chinese companies to dominate market for smaller-sized bulkers Antipodes' Asia box links grow at expense of European trades Overall capacity grows but European lanes stagnate Capesize owners warned on strength of China's revival Rally in iron ore trades masks underlying slowdown in country's growth US deals raise hopes of recovery Obama restates aim to double US exports Banks favour offshore sector Syndicated lending for first nine months nears $16bn Tiny harbour, big role model Capri sets the standard in fast ferry turnrounds Handymax one-year charter rates head for sub-$10,000 level DVB predicts lower prices as newbuilding deliveries intensify competition Wärtsilä upbeat despite third-quarter setback Delivery timings hit result but orderbook remains strong Britannia in surprise reduction of deferred call Club sets general increase at 5% Shipowners' Club makes Singapore appointment New board role flags up loss prevention Efficiencies boost margins for Essar Ports Better cost control also adds to bottom line Europe transport links including ports to get $69bn funding from Brussels Connecting Europe Facility will be 'catalyst' for further funding from private sector IRISL pulls out of Malta Freeport before 2013 ban Move from next month 'a big loss' to transhipment hub South Korea takes heavyweight title Yards consistently up quality of their vessels, thwarting China's bid to woo Greek owners DryShips and OceanFreight signal 'vigorous' defence of merger complaint Putative class action has no merit, say owners Thome gets new managing director Bjorn Hojgaard steps down effective immediately Cargo surge boosts Eurotunnel Revenues up as truck and passenger numbers rise Dubai danger US hedge fund writ against Dubai Drydocks World raises default fear Exclusive: Yildirim blocks CMA CGM 20-ship order Move reveals extent of influence of Turkish stakeholder South Korean yards win half of all global orders in third quarter Nation's builders outpace China in high-value orders for boxships and LNG vessels

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Charleston boxes rise 18% EXPORTS keyed an 18% surge Charleston's container business in September, but most US ports are bracing for slower growth in that sector Essar Ports leaps 670% MUMBAI'S Essar Ports today recorded a 670% leap in quarterly net profits year on year Maersk grabs more VLCCs MAERSK Tankers has capitalised on low VLCC freight rates by taking a pair of VLCC newbuildings Wärtsilä's profits fall FINLAND'S engineering group Wärtsilä said today pretax profits fell to €83M ($114.83M) in 3Q11, from €140M in the same period last year Ashapura shield assailed EITZEN Bulk has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to reject Ashapura's Chapter 15 protections, calling the application a bad-faith ploy to avert debt repayment Drydocks faces $45.5M claim DRYDOCKS World of Dubai is facing a claim of $45.5M filed by New York's Monarch Alternative Capital, the investment company told Fairplay today OSG sticks with Arntzen NYSE-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has retained Morton Arntzen as president and CEO, disproving rumours earlier this year about a possible management change Subic sanctions rejected MANILA has rejected sanctions against Keppel Subic Shipyard in relation to an accident that killed six workers and injured seven others Gas carrier fixes high GOLAR LNG, the listed centerpiece of John Fredriksen's LNG activities, said it has agreed principal timecharter terms for a gas carrier EC takes Italy to court THE EC has referred a case to the European Court of Justice accusing Italy of failing to comply with a Sardinian aid ruling Asia/East Africa container loops combined CMA CGM and Dubai's Emirates Shipping Line today confirmed a box service expansion in the Asia/East Africa trade Drybulk waits rise again SNARLS at major drybulk ports have again worsened, with queue numbers rising by 20 ships to total 301 vessels as of 17 October Asian Aframaxes stay put HIGHER rates for westbound Middle Eastern crude exports have failed to sway Asian Aframax owners who prefer to stay in the east-of-Suez market BHP iron ore cargoes rise MINING giant BHP Billiton said today rail improvements helped boost shipments of West Australian iron ore to records in the most recent quarter Doing time inside the box CRIMINALS in South Australia reportedly face prison cells made from old containers, as the state's government today announced plans for a jail extension

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Rena Insurer to Meet Disaster Obligations Mediterranean Shipping said Wednesday it is awaiting word from Rena vessel owner Costamare and a salvage company as the ship... GE Transportation Invests $231 Million at US Plants GE Transportation will spend $231 million to upgrade two factories to meet North American and foreign demand for locomotives, mining... Study Says St. Lawrence Seaway Supports 226,800 Jobs The release of a study showing the St. Lawrence Seaway system supports 226,800 jobs comes as maritime officials urge New... Panama Canal Fills First Part of New Lock Channel A segment of the new access channel to the Panama Canal's new locks was filled with water on Wednesday. ... Japan's Osaka Container Trade Surges 15.2 Percent International containerized trade through western Japan's Port of Osaka in the first half of the year surged 15.2 percent year-over-year... ILA Moves Headquarters to New Jersey The International Longshoremen's Association relocated its headquarters to North Bergen, N.J., from the union's longtime home in lower Manhattan. ... Werner Enterprises Profit Up 22 Percent Werner Enterprises increased net profit 22 percent from a year ago to $29.6 million in the third quarter on a... Shanghai Shipping Exchange President Talks Role in Shipping Market's Future (Video) Zhang Ye, president of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, discusses what role he sees the exchange playing in the future of... Homebuilding Rises, Market Remains Weak A jump in apartment construction caused homebuilding to rise at the fastest rate in 17 months, but other data point... CSX Sees 'Modest Growth' Ahead for US Economy CSX Transportation looks for the U.S. economy and its rail freight traffic to keep growing "at a modest rate" in... Eurotunnel Revenue Jumps 9.2 Percent Groupe Eurotunnel, operator of the undersea rail tunnel between France and the U.K., boosted third quarter revenue 10 percent year-over-year... Russia's TransContainer Traffic Up 9.3 Percent TransContainer, Russia's largest rail container operator, boosted third quarter traffic by 9.3 percent year-over-year, partly due to 28.7 percent jump... CMA CGM, Emirates Upgrade Asia-Africa Service CMA CGM Group and Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their joint service linking Asia to East Africa by deploying larger vessels... Economist Says US Exports Will Lead Trade Recovery The U.S. container trades will bounce back in the long term, and it will be exports that lead the way,... Cargolux Begins Two US Services to Australia, Africa Cargolux is launching two new freighter services connecting the U.S. with Australia and the west coast of Africa. The...

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
US import cargo 'back to normal' Salvage work on stricken boxship hindered by storm CSAV: 35,000 slots in lay-up Binational study charges NY State rules jeopardise future of Seaway China growth slows as EU debt crisis threatens

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Handy owners at risk DVB says 2012 will see a significant rise in handymax owners going bust as rates plunge below breakeven. Insolvency upside Broker says bankruptcies may help counter tanker tonnage threat as oil majors shy away from cash-strapped owners. Rickmers bets on Bilbao German project giant puts Spanish port to the test as heavylift traffic climbs amid Saudi transport contract. Seaboard springs loop US operator launches crusade to link Miami to Mexico with new service onboard 1,100-teu boxship Vyborg sells a quarter InvestVeritas fund snaps up 25% stake in loss-making Russian shipbuilder. Van Oord nabs contract Dutch shipowner bags east European port contract valued at EUR 40m. SCI aframax saved Indian warship thwarts attempted hijacking on tanker Desh Rakshak in Arabian Sea. Euronav's bad news for rival Oslo and New York-listed Frontline will disappoint the market in Q3 and Q4 if it follows Belgian firm's lead, analysts say. Saga may call time Arne Blystad-led tanker owner on the brink of closing its doors after penning pacts to sell its last remaining vessels. Essar Ports profit soars Newly demerged terminals division of Indian group made much more money as volumes increased in Q2. Profit slips at PST Singapore-listed trust sees profit dip in otherwise solid third quarter results. Tebma seals dredger deal Indian shipyard teaming with German engineering specialist Vosta to build dredging vessels at Chennai. ICTS ups port fees Container lines making Manila calls will be facing higher charges.

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
IFO prices firm in Fujairah For MGO products, deliveries were available for supply up to and including November 2. Rotterdam prices firm Very few barges available as they were tied up in waiting queues, a player reported. Ferry industry still struggling with ECA response Conference finds 'no easy answers on fuel and emissions' to cope with 2015 sulphur limit, but also hears arguments for viable solutions. BP takes storage in Fujairah: Report Oil major returns to fuel oil trading in region for the first time in over 10 years. Bunker spill: Ship's officers return to court Judge refuses request to allow their pictures to be published. Piraeus remains closed to bunker operations Bunkering may not go ahead until October 25/26. Bunker operations face new 'risk-assessment' programme Environmentalists welcome moves to secure funds for California's Office of Spill Prevention and Response. Engine manufacturer sees growing interest in LNG 'Interest in LNG, environmentally sound designs and fuel efficiency will remain strong,' says Wartsila. Mid-week IFO prices largely up at major ports Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Companies claim 'world first' in LNG bunkering Product tanker to bunker LNG 'directly via a loading arm at LNG facility'. Tanker company leases two 'super fuel efficient' VLCCs Maersk Tankers leases two VLCCs from Cido Shipping on long-term bareboat charter. BIMCO releases EEDI calculator Development and verification testing of EEDI calculator now completed, says BIMCO. Japanese shipping firm launches carbon calculator Amid increasing public interest in the environmental impact of cargo transport. Tanker market feels 'no impact' from slow steaming Overcapacity continues to dominate market as slow steaming is 'not widely' implemented, says Euronav. Fuel pumping operations face further delays Poor weather conditions heighten concerns that the vessel could break up.

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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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