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BRIEFS

July 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* Panamax rates to rebound slightly next week Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rebound slightly over the next week as intra-Asia coal activity drives a short-term recovery. Giant iron ore carrier will go to China: Vale Vale SA, the Brazilian miner building a fleet of the world's largest iron-ore carriers, said the first of its new vessels will go to China after being diverted to Italy on its maiden voyage.

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Maersk delays Far East-US east coast peak season surcharge until August NYK upgrades SWAX loop with new partners, adds Xiamen, Port Kelang calls 'K' Line launches weekly West Africa Express service with Singapore call Reefer trucks exempted from US$41 Hong Kong 3-minute vehicle idling fines China opposes UN environmental rules compelling use of bigger, slower ships Fesco increases container volume 46pc to 214,000 TEU in first half APL imposes congestion surcharge at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal CSCL assigns its 14,074-TEU newbuilding to Asia-Europe trade lane Zhongshan river port to build five 5,000-tonne berths Guangzhou and Yingkou sign inter-port cooperation agreement China earmarks more than US$21.6 billion for transport infrastructure Matson rebrands, combining its three logistics divisions into one Fedex Trade Networks now offers three distinct ocean freight services DHL offers Shanghai to Seattle direct less-than-container loads US container barge shipping 'needs federal backing' to make modal shift 'K' Line's maritime academy Tokyo session deals with sensing danger BMI: Chinese railways stand to take market share from air cargo carriers IATA confidence survey shows widespread belief a recovery is ahead Hainan Airlines enters Turkish cargo market with Istanbul's ACT Airlines Turkish Cargo provides weekly Istanbul-Budapest air freighter service

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China prohibits foreign lines from offering cross-strait shipping from next year Drewry & Cleartrades container index to launch in September EU proposes steep maximum sulphur limit cuts for shipping Private equity emerging as an option in shipping South Korean yards secure most shipbuilding orders in H1 2011 Cashew exports plunge due to growing domestic demand Fieo welcomes move to permit rice exports Govt does a volte-face on wheat exports JNPT invites consultancy proposals for fifth box terminal Tender for Diamond Harbour box terminal to be issued today Govt cuts GDP growth projection to 8.6 pc for FY12 EEPC India organising seminar on doing business with Canada in Ahmedabad

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JULY 21, 2011
Aegean Marine Petroleum launches physical supply ops in Panama Petrobras oil and gas output increases over last year Drydocks World delivers anchor handler Court approves sale of Davie Yards' assets to Upper Lakes Group Port state control authorities plan crackdown on ships' structural safety Polarcus secures $410 million bank facility

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JULY 21, 2011
Port of Tacoma celebrates opening of Hylebos Creek habitat area Carriers plan service upgrade for West Africa express run Change of command tomorrow for Coast Guard Air Station North Bend Genco Shipping & Trading adds Handysize vessel to fleet Panama Canal Authority inks new MOU with Port Tampa

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JULY 21, 2011
Political tension keeps Asia's anti-piracy efforts on back burner Shift from robbery to vessel hijackings is rising in South China Sea but international disputes could see owners and operators without adequate naval support Middle East-Japan naphtha arbitrage window pushes up LR tanker demand Time charter equivalent earnings for long range tankers shipping Middle Eastern naphtha to Asia have pushed up this week as the cost of importing the product into Japan dropped lower than the domestic price, spurring greater demand for product tankers to ship the cargo to the Pacific trading region IEA opts not to go ahead with additional stocks release The 60m barrels let into the market in June have been sufficient to fill the gap created by Libyan oil disruption, according to the energy agency Chinese coal import volumes fall by 12% Chinese coal import volumes were down almost 12% in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period of last year, with a total 70.5m tonnes taken in by the commodity-hungry Asian country between January and June Venezuelan crude up 80% China's imports of Venezuelan crude oil rocketed 80% in the first half of 2011 to hit 6.4m tonnes, making it the Asian country's fifth-largest source of crude this year and providing greater numbers of longhaul tanker voyages DP World targets Africa growth Port operator aims to build long-term 'win-win' partnerships with governments Africa emerges as a magnet for investment Development of infrastructure and gateway ports will boost intra-Africa business BHP's Petrohawk deal demonstrates major interest in North American shale There is still no explicit link to the theme of the US as a gas exporter, but in Canada the picture is much clearer Pacific Drilling seals Total Nigeria contract Letter of award for drillship Pacific Scirocco is converted into one-year deal with optional periods stetching four years out Equipment choice pays off for drillship operators In the wake of the Macondo oil spill, high-specification credentials have become an important differentiator Feeder operators furious at Hong Kong port congestion Government and terminal operators asked to intervene over delays lasting up to a week Hansa Heavy Lift already looking for acquisitions Survivor from the ashes of crashed Beluga says it is financially stronger than rivals Nato rejected plea for extra counterpiracy ships, says Mitropoulos Outgoing IMO secretary-general reviews first six months of action plan to tackle pirate menace Eredene's India box hub 'will open' in 2013 despite debt finance delays Negotiations with bank taking longer due to tighter credit conditions, says chief executive Central America could rival China as trade powerhouse Opening of the Panama Canal's third set of locks in 2014 likely to shake up shipping and freight distribution service patterns Hands off our ports Consultation on the new sale guidelines for major trust ports in the UK has closed. A 'hands off' approach from government could enable the private sector to boost productivity in this vital sector Grimaldi appeals to Brussels over mystery Tunis delays Ro-ro operator rejigs calls of new freight service at 'congested' port International Group approved security providers lists do not exist IG is reviewing maritime security contracts to check that the terms of such contracts do not infringe or potentially infringe cover or the entitlement to pool claims Hot air about hurricanes will not save product tanker owners Hopes of a boost for European gasoline exports to the US look misplaced Cruise lobby warns Greece to sort out industrial strife Seafarers could follow taxi drivers in visiting misery on passengers, jeopardising country's cruise hub ambitions Rosalie Balkin to be IMO deputy Director of legal affairs to be officially appointment tomorrow Norway's legal framework Norwegian owners now know exactly where they stand if they wish to defend themselves against piracy One system, two countries The long-term solutions to the challenges facing Hong Kong's port operators will ultimately require government involvement German owners step up pressure for armed piracy protection Protection of crew members on German vessels is a state matter, says shipowners' association Are you going to win at Asia's most prestigious shipping awards? Lloyd's List Awards Asia 2011 Keppel Offshore & Marine first-half profits rise Rig builder pulls in record $6.1bn in new orders and says FPSO vessels to be growth driver Aegean to buy back up to 2m shares Move underlines 'strong confidence' after bunkering specialist sees stock price fall Nautilus puts seal on IPO Blank cheque company has 19 months to cement transaction after raising $48m in 'very tough' conditions for shipping listings

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JULY 21, 2011
IEA fallout extended THE IEA disclosed today that only a small fraction of its emergency oil release has actually hit the market, suggesting that negative impact on tanker rates has just begun Rig unit boosts Keppel SINGAPORE's Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 2Q2011 were S$425.23M ($350.42M), down 2.6% year on year Mariners say EC study failed AN EC-appointed panel was accused today of lacking the resolve to propose substantive solutions to Europe's shortage of skilled seafarers Argentine citrus cleared to China ARGENTINA'S citrus sector has gained shipping access to China through its southern ports because of a new trade accords, IHS Global Insight reported today Strife knocked Le Havre's cargo figures LE HAVRE'S first-half box throughput sank 12.8% year on year as the port suffered a sharp transhipment drop India to aid Lanka port repair INDIA'S government has pledged grants and soft loans to rebuild Sri Lanka's northern Kankesanturai port, which was damaged during the civil war Lim: go big, get stuck PACIFIC Shipping Trust CEO Lim Sim Keat told Fairplay today he is unlikely to acquire ultra-large container ships, even though the group is seeking acquisitions Sicily LNG terminal cleared ITALY'S top administrative court has overturned an earlier ruling barring construction of an LNG regasification terminal in Sicily, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Chappell sounds tanker alert THE TANKER trough will be deeper and longer than previously feared, Evercore analyst Jon Chappell has warned Iraq contracts product tanker shipments IRAQ HAS awarded a gasoline import contract to leading tanker groups, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Korean yards trump China SOUTH Korea has wrested back its crown as the biggest shipbuilding nation from China, according to new order figures for 1H2011 $1Bn LNG terminal planned in India PETRONET LNG has unveiled plans to build a $1Bn terminal on India's East Coast DHT extends Saga offer DHT HOLDINGS, the US-listed bulk shipping group based in Jersey, is extending the acceptance period of its offer for shares in Saga Tankers IACS to restore EU tie IACS IS restoring its presence at the EU after a gap of nearly two years Capesizes becalmed BROKERS told Fairplay today the next four weeks are expected to be quiet for Capesizes, with ore shipments dropping amid manoeuvring by Australian miners and Brazilian charterers

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JULY 21, 2011
Toohey Tapped as Waterway Council CEO The Waterways Council picked Mike Toohey, a former assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to be the... LaHood Warns of FAA Shutdown Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood repeated his warning that 4,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees will be furloughed Friday night if the... Trac Builds M&R Coverage Into Chassis Contracts Trac Intermodal, which leases or rents 245,000 marine and domestic chassis to motor carriers throughout North America, is testing a... Halifax's Container Traffic Up 3.3 Percent The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, grew its container handling 3.3 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, as the... USA Truck Sales Up in Second Quarter USA Truck increased sales in the second quarter but its profit dropped $300,000 to $598,000, clipped by higher fuel costs... FTR Associates' Gross on East, West Coast Landing Seasonality Trends (Video) Larry Gross, senior consultant with FTR Associates, speaks with JOC's Peter Tirschwell on seasonality trends between East and Gulf Coast... USPS Reports $400 Million in Energy Savings The U.S. Postal Service says it saved more than $400 million in energy costs from 2007 to this year by streamlining... Welch Leaves Dynamex for 'New Venture' James L. Welch is resigning as CEO of Dynamex, leaving the former YRC executive free to rejoin the trucking company... Landstar's Profit Rises 21 Percent Landstar System increased its profit 21 percent to $29.6 million in the second quarter, as the truckload carrier group exercised... Swift Reports $19.6 Million Profit More freight and higher rates gave Swift Transportation a $19.6 million net profit in the second quarter, compared with a... OOCL Again Postpones Peak Season Surcharge OOCL told its customers it will once again delay its peak season surcharge in the eastbound Pacific trade for another... Short Lines Increase Ore, Chemical Loadings Short line railroads surveyed by RMI's RailConnect report had their strongest loadings of ore for all of 2011 in the... Union Pacific CEO Sees "Uncertainty" in Economy The CEO of Union Pacific Railroad says uncertainty among rail customers about the economy's direction makes it hard to predict,... IANA's Malloy on Rail's Challenges in New Chassis Regime (Video) Tom Malloy, vice president of Policy and Communications for IANA, sits down with JOC Editor Bill Mongelluzzo to discuss intermodal's... Japan's Trade Balance Back in Black Japan's trade balance swung back into the black in June amid growing signs of a recovery in exports hit hard... Werner Enterprises Profit Up 31 Percent Werner Enterprises increased its net profit 31 percent year-over-year to $27.5 million as revenue rose 11 percent to $515.9 million... Carriers Upgrade Far East-Africa VSA A four-liner consortium will upgrade their joint vessel-sharing agreement between the Far East and South and West Africa to a... Union Pacific Profit Rises 10 Percent Union Pacific Railroad reported a record profit of $785 million in the second quarter, a 10 percent year-over-year increase, as... Kuehne + Nagel Buys Dutch Perishable Forwarder Kuehne + Nagel expanded its perishable transportation and logistics network by buying J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Handling of... NS Completes Major Upgrades in Eight Days Norfolk Southern Railway in just eight days began and finished $16.2 million in upgrades to a southwestern Pennsylvania track that... Charleston Handles Record-Sized Container Ship The largest container ship to ever call the Port of Charleston, the MSC Bruxelles, docked at the... Delivery Wave to Add 448 Box Ships to Saturated Market Four hundred and forty-eight container ships with a combined capacity of 2.78 million 20-foot equivalent units are scheduled for delivery... DOT Wants Fierce TIGER Competition The federal government is gearing up for another round of TIGER funding for transportation projects, and the emphasis this year,... Marseille Container Traffic Slumps 9 Percent Container traffic at the port of Marseille shrunk 9 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago...

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JULY 21, 2011
More 'lies, damned lies and statistics' regarding cargo predictions? Asia/West Africa shuffles CSAV stemming the unsustainable rate tide MSC keeps everyone guessing in Antwerp Rotterdam extension progressing

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JULY 21, 2011
Demand dip draws drop Jefferies & Co slices capesize spot expectations amid warning there is no end in sight for dry-cargo woe. Dredging stall denial Dutch operator says that dredging activity at Mombasa is within area designated by contract. Pirates target Greek ship A Naf Shipping vessel is the second in 24 hours to be attacked by pirates in the southern Red Sea. Small is attractive for PST Singapore-listed PST looking to buy smaller bulkers and boxships, CEO Lim Sim Keat says. Meritz loses refund dispute Korean insurer ordered to return $32m to Jan de Nul after yard bankruptcy. Davie takeover cleared Judge allows sale of insolvent Canadian shipbuilder, putting it back in race for $35bn of government newbuilding contracts. Record orders for Keppel Growing demand for FPSOs and Brazil supply vessel prospects encourage Singapore offshore builder and shiprepairer. Slack quarter hurts HHI World's largest shipbuilder sees shares retreat following disappointing second quarter results. Polarcus bags big loan Dubai seismic shipowner taps DnB Nor and DVB for $410m of newbuilding finance. Bombed surveyor named Ship inspector killed by Yemeni car bomb identified as Brit David Mockett. Davie down to the wire Judge to rule on whether insolvent Canadian yard can bid for $35bn contract hours ahead of deadline. Guards save FRO tanker Armed security team force hasty retreat from pirates after attack on Frontline suezmax in the Red Sea. Mombasa strike threat Dockers' union at key Kenya port is threatening to bring the port to a standstill over government moves to privatise the facility. Bumi blossoms on debut Hassan Basma-led offshore owner was the hottest stock in town as it returned to the Kuala Lumpur exchange today. Yard worker killed 26-year-old Filipino sub-contractor dies at Hanjin's Philippines plant in forklift accident.

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JULY 21, 2011
'We had to protect our people' European Shippers opposes flat fuel levies The European Shippers Council said Wednesday it welcomes last week's agreement at the International Maritime Organization for new ships to meet mandatory energy efficiency standards. ESC said it "acknowledges the importance of climate change for ... NYK joins Asia/West Africa service NYK Line is joining a three-carrier consortium on a service linking Asia and West Africa, the lines said Thursday. In late August, NYK will join the China Shipping, "K" Line and Hapag-Lloyd WAX service as an operating partner. NYK will drop out of... Bengal Tiger Lines swaps Manila/Taiwan services Intra-Asia feeder specialist Bengal Tiger Lines (BTL) has switched Wan Hai-led services on which it participates between the Philippines and Taiwan, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line was part of Wan Hai's ... Swissport names Hermann VP Swissport International, a provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has appointed Roman Hermann to executive vice president for business development, effective Oct. 1. He joins Swissport from ABB Asea Brown Boveri, where he has managed m... Union Pacific reports higher profit Union Pacific Corp.,in its second quarter resultsreported net profit of $785 million, 10 percent more than the $711 earned in same 2010 period. UP said revenue for the period ending June 30 was $4.6 billion, 16 percent more than the $4 billion rec... Averitt connects southern U.S., western Canada Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt Express has opened lanes between thousands of southern U.S. cities and western Canada with transit times as fast as next business day. The improved service times apply to shipments moving to and from all cities in Te... K + N acquires Dutch perishables firm Kuehne + Nagel has agreed to take over a Dutch perishable goods logistics company, the global freight forwarding and logistics company said Thursday. Subject to approval from competition authorities, K + N will acquire J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Han... LNG terminals look to reverse the flow With the explosive growth in natural gas production from U.S. shale formations, marine terminals originally built to receive tankers filled with liquefied natural gas from abroad are planning to build liquefaction plants so they can export LNG. Ch... Ports are outreach tools for U.S. export drive The U.S. Commerce Department's new partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities is designed to help spread the word about government assistance programs for companies interested in expanding to overseas markets but not sure how to...

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JULY 21, 2011
Slight fall in Fujairah fuel oil prices Double-digit jump for Durban distillate prices. Rotterdam prices soft Earliest delivery in Gibraltar July 27 onwards. Cockett ready to supply at French ports Range of French ports along the English Channel can be served by tankers used at company's UK bunker-only station. Aegean launches Panama operations Company has been preparing to start physical supply operations in both Cristobal and Balboa. Istanbul bunker volumes seen holding steady Sales in 2011 at similar volumes as in recent years, but suppliers 'working for almost zero profit'. Bunkering resumes in Cape Town "We're taking things on a day by day basis," player tells Bunkerworld. Bunker prices mixed across Asian ports Enquiries generally low across key Asian bunker ports. Lanka Marine performs second bunkering in Hambantota Supplies bunkers to charity ship MV Logos Hope via its bunker barge. EU supports LNG feasibility study with $14 million grant Study aimed at creating paper to help central stakeholders to develop an LNG bunkering framework. Dan-Bunkering names new accounts assistant Evelyn Lee Bee Jia appointed as accounts assistant for Singapore office. South China fuel oil volumes fall week-on-week Stocks fall 10,000 mt to around 1.94 million mt in the week ended July 20. 'Positive development' in LNG fuelled vessel market Order intakes were up 44% in the second quarter of this year from last year, says the Finnish engine manufacturer. Provision for bunker claims case puts FSL Trust in the red The trust posts net loss for the second quarter of 2011 largely due to the $2.5 million provision.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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