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BRIEFS

February 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Biggest Iran tanker operator falls victim to EU sanctions Iran's biggest crude oil tanker operator, NITC, has said that its ship insurers had declined to renew policy cover for the coming year due to the impact of tightening sanctions in the European Union. Western nations suspect that Iran is seeking to develop a nuclear bomb although Teheran says that its atomic programme is peaceful.

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Maersk reportedly orders ten 18,000-TEU ships from Daewoo Petrol bomb causes severe burns in South African trucker strike Maersk Alabama pirate gets 33-year term from New York court Singapore expects 4-6pc GDP hike, fears rising inflation Tianjin to add 2.9 million TEU capacity over five years Savannah container volume rises 13pc in January MSC hikes US-Asia rate US$100/TEU, $150/TEU reefer March 15 Safmarine to launch new Europe-India Prime-2 service in March Israel Shippers Council loses members in dock labour dispute JFK airport bomb plot mastermind given life term Aviation marks 80th anniversary of first aircraft hijacking - 1931 Changi Airport air freight volume rises 4pc in January Qantas to expand its air fleet through mass leasing

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Cargotec to acquire Navis Maersk Lines's new ICON direct service to connect Chennai with North Europe MSC is now world's top box line by capacity Trade seeks more clarity before implementation Russia lifts 5K tonnes of Indian potatoes Aid sought to build berths at Tuticorin Port Bharati plans more shipyards in W. Bengal, Orissa HC stays order on box operations at RGCT MoS mulls PPP model in dredging for Major Ports Multi-faceted operations taking place at New Mangalore Port Professional training a must to develop skilled port personnel: Dr Jose Paul Rlys posts 11 pc earnings growth in Jan. Trans-Siberian Railway moves cargo from Korea to Poland! Bilateral trade target of $ 15 bn possible due to Malaysia pact: Sharma CFI seeks service tax, excise relief for infra projects DMIC to get $9-bn fund Exim Bank extends $ 791-m lines of credit to 3 countries Food inflation at two-month low FTA with EU puts automakers on edge Gold import duty hike likely Infra debt funds to be launched soon: PM More money-tightening measures likely: Rangarajan North Carolina keen to be part of India's growth: Crisco Report on boosting ornamental fish exports finalised High-salaried employees exempt from UK visa cap

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Two new directors for KLM Camiel Eurlings and Erik Varwijk are set to join KLM president and CEO Peter Hartman and CFO Frédéric Gagey on the statutory managing board of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on 1 July 20... Teras Cargo and BBC Chartering form US joint venture Teras Cargo Transport (America) and Germany's BBC Chartering & Logistic have created a new joint venture, Teras BBC Chartering Houston, based in Houston TX (USA). The companies... NYK with new Hamburg-New York sprint service The Japanese container shipping firm NYK Line is adding another weekly sailing between Hamburg and New York on 13 March, in the framework of its resumed Atlantic Express Shuttle (A...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Berlian Laju Tanker gets bank commitments for $685 million term facility Chouest LaShip shipyard project takes a step forward Washington State passenger-only ferries headed for Tanzania Contract awarded for design of new Australian research vessel Somali pirates hijack American yacht Maersk set to announce order for 18,000 TEU containerships

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Judge's ruling paves way for Everett Marina development Port of Seattle taps Wen as business development boss Washington governor pleased with Coast Guard funding of barge cleanup Box numbers continue to rise at Port of Tacoma terminals Weekly rail freight totals remain on positive side

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Canal transit tolls too high for larger tankers Expansion in 2014 could leave 'little monetary incentive' for tankers to transit the Panama Canal if tolls are set too high Suezmax West Africa-US Atlantic rates gain about to peak This week's rates gain on the suezmax benchmark route between West Africa to US Atlantic coast that saw time charter equivalent earnings double to around $20,000 per day may be about to peak China's return to work fails to halt slide in spot rates Container spot freight rates on the world's busiest trading lanes are set to fall further this week, in a delayed response the Chinese New Year holidays that closed factories in China earlier this month Iron ore rates march up the hill and down again to $6.72 Bunker fuel costs, lack of coal cargoes and excess tonnage combine to stifle rally Investment in pipelines to cut Malacca Strait share of China's oil imports China's investment in Asian transnational oil pipelines will reduce the country's reliance on oil imports shipped through the Strait of Malacca by 23% by 2015, according to the International Energy Agency US points to 'marriages of convenience' for pirates and terrorists US State Department has drawn links between al-Qaeda-linked terrorists and Somalian pirates Singapore unveils further tax incentives Island state to encourage shipbuilding and repair IMO advocates central anti-piracy command High-level meeting in London to consider unified UN command structure Who are the pirates? In Somalia the pirates were, initially, fishermen who were seeking to frighten off foreign fishermen raiding their precious fish stocks Piracy fight stuck in a legal minefield The complexities of international law remain a barrier to the apprehension and prosecution of pirates FMC takes steps to relax shipping rules Move to lift red tape may save each NVOCC up to $200,000 per year Analysts divided over deal's strategic implications It remains unclear whether the Ensco/Pride deal is the start of a merger wave Rig values indicate high bid premium A detailed analysis of the Ensco/Pride merger comes from Egle Domataite, oil service analyst at Terra Markets in Oslo Driller merger sparks talk of new wave of consolidation Two deals last week came as no surprise: at the high end Pride International was swallowed up by Ensco, while at the low end Seahawk sold out to Hercules Golden Ocean upbeat despite Korea Line exposure Dry bulk owner posts $108m profits in 2010, just half $217m in 2009 US and Egypt clash over pirates' prosecution Wikileaks cables reveal US pressed for pirates to be tried and convicted in Egypt Carnival Splendor returns to service Cruiseship en route to home port of Long Beach after undergoing repairs Let fight on piracy begin It seems the political inertia in the fight against piracy could finally have been overcome, though translating that into action is easier said than done Lloyds' true value The real value of Lloyds Banking Group's shipping loan book appears to be almost impossible to properly ascertain Why Wall Street overvalues shipping Volatile nature of industry means long-term investors have mostly left, to be replaced by hedge funds and traders who distort valuations Seacor puts more ships into lay up Has 13 vessels cold stacked as Deepwater Horizon clean-up winds down Tanker barge operators seek higher charter rates European inland barge sector hit by surplus of double-hulled vessels Ship Finance reveals $75m loan on supramax trio Seals $75.4m loan on three dry bulk newbuildings Tui favours IPO in Hapag-Lloyd exit strategy Banks reported to have set initial target date for IPO although Tui denies a date has been agreed Courage Marine posts $9m profit in 2010 Dry bulk company hopeful BDI could return to 'normal' levels in one or two months time

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
SFI eyes container entry NYSE-listed Ship Finance International today reported lower profits than expected and a potential expansion into the container sector Study challenges US shortsea net BENEFITS from US shortsea shipping have been sharply questioned in a report to Congress DSME, APM in final VLCS talks AP MØLLER Maersk is understood to be in final discussions with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering about a potential 20-vessel order for the world's largest box ships Golden Ocean sees 'uncertainty' BULKER owner Golden Ocean today reported a sharp year-on-year fall in net profits, but fourth-quarter earnings were stable Discharge rule enforcement nears NEW US Coast Guard inspections targeting 'incidental discharge' procedures could spur shipping prosecutions after 13 March, law firm Blank Rome has warned Not so fast, Vladimir RUSSIA'S antitrust agency confirmed to Fairplay today it had refused Russia's richest man permission to buy the government's 40% stake in Volga Shipping Oil spills in Norway grounding AN EIMSKIP box ship is leaking oil after running aground off Norway, the Icelandic company said today KOGAS signs LNG deals KOGAS has signed two contracts to buy a total of 2.4M tonnes of LNG to be shipped from the Tangguh project in Indonesia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Fondshaus sees modest KG rise FONDSHAUS Hamburg told Fairplay today that it expects a moderate increase in shipping equity placing in Germany this year after the 2009-10 slump French port talks extended NEGOTIATIONS aimed at ending a strike that has been crippling French ports since the start of the year have gone into extra time Courage reveals whopping profits spike DRYBULK carrier Courage Marine today unveiled profits of $9M for FY2010 ' a 11,900% spike compared with its $75,000 profits the previous year KL share price tumbles KOREA Line shares dropped for the third straight day since its trading resumed on the South Korean bourse Product tanker owners seen struggling OWNERS are struggling to reap returns on product tankers in the Atlantic Basin, according to a weekly market report from Fearnleys West Oz prepares for cyclones MARINERS, ports and coastal communities in several parts of Western Australia face an anxious wait this weekend as two cyclones gather strength VLCCs rates seen dropping for March BROKERS in Singapore told Fairplay today that VLCC spot rates might drop for March liftings, with tonnage expected to rise

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
USPS Price Increases Take Effect April 17 The Postal Regulatory Commission notified the U.S. Postal Service that price increases announced Jan. 13 satisfy the requirements of the... Hong Kong Overtakes Memphis in Air Cargo Hong Kong International Airport formally overtook Memphis as the world's busiest cargo airport in 2010 with release of the full-year... Norway's GTB Invest Acquires Two 13,100-TEU Ships Norway's GTB Invest purchased for $310 million two 13,100 20-foot equivalent unit vessels on order from Hyundai Heavy Industries, less... DP World Cochin Terminal Begins Operations The Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin began commercial operations Friday, a week after it was... DeFazio Targets Shippers Who Delay Truck Drivers Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., wants shippers to speed truck drivers through their gates or pay the consequences for excessive detention... Railcar Owners Scrap Over 3 Percent of Fleet North American railcar owners scrapped a net 3 to 4 percent of cars they operated or held in storage during... Shipper Says HOS Changes Would Hike Transport Costs Proposed changes to truck driver hours of service rules would raise transportation costs 1 to 3 percent, one of the... LaHood Gives Florida One Week to Find Rail Options Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is giving Florida lawmakers one week to see if they can salvage a high-speed rail project... French Ports Cut Deal to Avert Strike French dockworkers called off their six-week campaign of rolling strikes Feb. 18 after reaching an agreement with port employers over... Railinc's Humphrey on the Changing Railcar Fleet Railinc senior analyst David Humphrey, speaking to JOC in Cary, N.C., describes the size of North America's railcar fleet at... A Deeper Impact It is a tale of two ports, but it's a story with enormous implications for how U.S. trade will move... Admiralty Law's Role in Release of Shipment Q: I just read your Jan. 31 column concerning the international forwarder whose Hong Kong partner/agent is demanding he hold... East Coast Numbers The 11 percent year-over-year growth East Coast ports recorded in container trade in the first 11 months of 2010, the... All In for All-Water When CSAV announced a new service to the U.S. East Coast through the Panama Canal last month, the Chilean carrier... Budget Lines Whether you are looking at a business or a government, there usually is no clearer evidence of priorities than a... LA to Host House-Senate Transportation Hearing Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa will be a primary witness Feb. 23 before a joint House-Senate hearing intended to... French Port Talks Go Into Fourth Day Talks between dockworkers and port employers to resolve a dispute over early retirement entered a fourth day Feb. 18 as... ISO Certifies US Operations of DHL Express DHL Express received a multi-site quality management certification from the International Standards Organization for all its U.S. locations. The... Manufacturing Group Predicts 5.5 Percent Growth A manufacturers group predicts U.S. factory production will grow 5.5 percent this year and 4.6 percent in 2012, outpacing expansion... Japanese Ship Orders Triple Japanese export ship orders more than tripled in January, compared with a year ago. In the 14th consecutive month of... Maersk Reported In $2 Billion Order for 18,000-TEU Ships A.P. Moller-Maersk placed a $2 billion order for 10 18,000 20-foot equivalent unit container ships with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding... HOS Proposal No Panacea, Attorney Says An attorney for the coalition that won two court victories over recent hours of service rules for truckers says the...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
US asks WTO to investigate 'unjustified' Chinese duties Cote d'Ivoire: is this the final straw? SA truckers reject offer and drive on FMC exempts NVOCCs from publishing shipping rates US court fires warning to pirates

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Double Eagle dollars Seacor has revealed a tidy profit on the sale of two Jones Act tankers. Bigger is better for Rem Age Remoy-led owner pushes up operating profit in the fourth quarter as expansion pays off. Dur drops FRO estimates Frontline retains 'hold' from Lazard analyst Urs Dur but weak VLCC markets dash earnings forecasts. Opec warning for tankers Oil exporter likely to scale back crude loadings this month as winter demand ebbs. Four in the frame for SFI New York-listed SFI has tanker, bulker, boxship and offshore buys in mind for 2011 despite Q4 profit slump. Russian ships clash Master reports Soyana not seaworthy after it was seriously damaged in smash off Arkhangelsk. CECO still in red as sales dip Camillo Eitzen vows to continue company disposals as it cuts costs but still reports loss for the year. Pipavav date slips again Herman Billung-led Golden Ocean sees newbuilding delivery delay stretch towards two and a half years. Pressure on Davie Bankrupt Canadian shipyard must be solvent to bid for slice of $33bn state shipbuilding pie. Maersk pens mega order Danish owner pulls the trigger on long-anticipated 18,000-teu giants, it is claimed. Japan detains 28 ships Precious Shipping bulker on January's port state control list over oily water separator. Courage 'cautious' on BDI Hsu Chih Chien-led Courage Marine rues current dry-bulk woe but posts full-year profit hike. Fredriksen fires warning John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean says anybody, including KLC, who breaks a charter will be fiercely pursued. Ferry fire doused No injuries reported as DFDS' Princess Seaways suffers blaze at Odense Steel Shipyard in Denmark. New5 in Numb3rs Korea Line VLCCs get the boot from Tankers International, while George Economou picks up a tidy bonus. Godafoss leaks oil Listing Eimskip vessel has spilled fuel off Norway after going aground.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Corpus Christi sells former Navy property The Port Corpus Christi in Texas Thursday agreed to sell its Ingleside facility, the former U.S. Naval Station Ingleside, to Canyon Supply & Logistics. A separate small craft pier and some related property will be sold to Flint Hill Resources. Cany... Portland balances freight movement, livability The Port of Portland could be a case study in how maritime engines of commerce are trying to minimize the impact of their industrial footprint to better coexist with citizens in nearby communities. Several projects on the drawing board would improv... FMC ends NVO tariff-filing requirement The Federal Maritime Commission has ended the tariff publication requirement for non-vessel-operating common carriers. The commission voted 3-1 on Wednesday to issue a final rule that will relieve more than 3,300 licensed NVOs from publishing in t... Performance Team names Miller retail president Santa Springs, Calif.-based third-party logistics firm Performance Team has appointed Andrew Miller to president of retail supply chain. Miller, a 30-year industry veteran, was senior vice president and general manager of West Coast operations for ... Dachser forges South Africa joint venture Third-party logistics firm Dachser has set up a joint venture in South Africa. The enterprise employs 133 staff of and offers logistics services in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Jonen Freight Pty. Ltd. is a privately run logistics company tha... CBP moves to regional command for Arizona U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reorganized operations in Arizona into a unified chain of command under which Border Patrol, Customs Field Operations, and Air and Marine branches answer to a single chief instead of their respective internal... Maersk Alabama pirate gets 34 years Maersk Alabamapirate gets 34 yearsMaersk Alabamapirate gets 34 years The Somali pirate who was captured by the U.S. Navy in April 2009 after hijacking a U.S.-flag vessel and taking its captain hostage was sentenced in a Lower Manhattan courtroom Wedn... Ga. Tech, MIT expand logistics programs overseas Georgia Tech's Supply Chain and Logistics Institute in early September opened a Logistics Innovation and Research Center in Panama to help the government turn the Central American nation into a top-flight intercontinental trade hub. Not to be outdo... Cost savings for importers, exporters Port moves forward Portland balances freight movement, livabilityThe Port of Portland could be a case study in how maritime engines of commerce are trying to minimize the impact of their industrial footprint to better coexist with citizens in nearby communities. Seve...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Difficult ice conditions off St. Petersburg The ice conditions in the easternmost part of Gulf of Finland have turned out to be so difficult that the Russian icebreakers are not capable of assisting all vessels. On Strong krona brings positive net effect on Viking Line During the last fiscal year, which, as an exception, included 14 months from November 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010, Viking Line Abp's sales totalled EUR 569.9 million. In

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FEBRUARY 18, 2011
Week ends with lower prices Crude futures head lower as traders rushed to sell off their March contracts. KPI Bridge Oil opens office in Miami Company's fourth office in the Americas. Prices mixed in Fujairah Spot prices for 180 cSt available in Durban. IMO scrubbing system guidelines left unchanged Agreement at technical committee that it is too early for revision as it could hamper promising technology development. DNVPS takes 'carbon neutral option' Fuel testing agency wants to help its customers move closer to carbon neutral operations. Rotterdam market softens Avails tight for prompt deliveries. Fuel management system 'designed for ECAs' Ship operators will have fuel blended 'to precisely the right sulphur content'. Removing 'nightclub' will generate bunker savings Building materials were 'too heavy' to allow fuel efficiency. Scrubber system makers nominated for 'Clean Shipping' award Two companies making exhaust gas cleaning systems are finalists for Seatrade Awards 2011. Asian bunker prices mostly down Generally sluggish demand at Asia's key bunkering ports on Friday, says traders. ExxonMobil sells high-viscosity parcel at lower premiums Easing fuel oil supplies see prices soften. 'Modernisation' of Philippine terminal gets nod Terminal to allocate some five hectares for a bunker refuelling station. Grounded ship leaking bunkers in Norway's national seapark Containership has about 800 mt fuel oil on board, says oil response team. Singapore fuel oil stocks rebound to two-week high Higher arrivals of Western arbitrage volumes this week.

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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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