BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

December 23, 2011

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*Shipping News* Container-ship alliances to boost rates: Platou Rates for ships hauling boxloads of manufactured goods may rise next year after owners said they will cooperate on some trade routes to overcome a vessel glut and slowing trade growth, RS Platou Markets AS said.

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Standard & Poor's downgrades 'K' Line debt ratings to BB from BB+ Hutchison boss blasts Dutch government's new Maasvlakte port plan Grounded Rena's officers face new charges of falsifying documents Maersk, US Navy test bio-fuel blends on month-long box ship voyage US plans to hold China accountable for WTO rule violations OOCL named top grain container shipping line by leading US exporter Jebel Ali Port sets new productivity record - 259 berth moves per hour Back in containers, congestion-free Amsterdam wins boxed cocoa trade Danaos adds 8,530-TEUer to its 59-ship fleet totalling 291,149 TEU EU court upholds EC's right to tax carbon emissions beyond its airspace Air China November cargo off 6.3pc year on year, but up 2.7pc in October China Eastern November cargo up 1.65pc year on year, 0.96pc from October China Southern November cargo up 3.4pc as passenger volume rises 12pc Changi November air cargo volume up 4.6pc, rises 2.5pc in first 11 months

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ASAA's annual get-together a fun affair DGS' ISM 2011 workshop on Dec. 26 SBS Group acquires Atlas Logistics Yang Ming loading in NCS service from Cochin Plan panel against extending TAMP writ to non-major ports Corporate sector wants excise duty left unchanged at 10 pc Exporters to get faster tax refunds Twelve resolutions for 2012...No, let's leave it at 3

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Navy extends charter of Westpac Express Imtech to supply propulsion systems for hybrid Ropax pair Wärtsilä Ship Design awarded breakthrough Brazil contract GVA to design harsh environment accommodation rig for Jurong Keppel books $809 million semi order for Brazil Purchase of unique production semisubmersible accelerated

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Port of Port Angeles sets date for new composit facility ribbon cutting DOT sets new final rule for truck driver hours of service Crowley donates $10,000 to fund UAF scholarships Bellingham Port Commission makes appointments for 2012 Carriers plan to restructure Mediterranean to SouthAm service

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Varied fortunes in LNG market While rates are high and most vessels have seen an increase in activity in 2011, demand depends largely on size and age of the fleet OGX set to spud four wells in Campos and Santos Basins OGX will spud four new wells in the Campos Basin and the Santos Basin in 2012 January will bring first oil for OGX Campos Basin well to raise production from 20,000 bpd to 50,000 bpd by year-end OSX wins second FPSO financing, three more in pipeline The EBX Group's plans for building offshore equipment are ambitious EXCLUSIVE: Sanctions fail to halt IRISL Iranian line still has 69 vessels actively trading Tanker indices offerings tweaked in response to market demand Cross-Mediterranean route updated to reflect Syrian oil export sanctions while Baltic Exchange looks to introduce MR product tanker backhaul voyage for use in FFA market Demand for supramax indices heats up Baltic Exchange looking at ways to improve its dry bulk carrier services Baltic Exchange aims to keep up with Asia market China is the future for freight indices provider's membership Goodbye, but not the end of the road We must never get complacent, says outgoing IMO secretary-general Efthimios Mitropoulos Scrubbing up on emissions technology Owners need to plan ahead for installing SOx scrubbers, as it could take up to two years Atlantic product tankers end the year on a high as earnings spike Owners such as Torm still face desperate struggle for survival despite last ditch rise Raise a glass to a tough, indispensable job Amid the celebrations, remember the daily perils faced by seafarers Box trades face new imbalance New tonnage planned for east-west trades but south drives new world growth LNG carriers' one-year time charter rates hit $155,000 per day High demand sees rates keep rising Genco dips into cash stockpile to reduce debt by $62.5m Opportunistic time charter policy to continue, says dry bulk major HNA dispute reignites GCL misses new payment to Vafias while parent continues to splash the cash Largest overnight capesize rate drop in two months Freight futures trades point to healthy January with China still hungry for coal British Marine wins legal battle to delay defectors' P&I start-up Fixed-premium offering Lodestar to miss the February renewal season MSC and Hamburg Süd merge services on South America route Two become one from January Frontline takes $13m pre-Christmas bonanza for Atlantic VLCC fixtures Troubled tanker company secures three lucrative oil charters loading in January A Christmas wish-list Please, Santa give piracy the heave-ho-ho-ho Dr Peters plans aframax buy-back Plan to secure fresh Commerzbank loan Two held as Finland investigates Thor Liberty arms cache Customs officials seized 69 Patriot missiles Cargo volumes hit record highs at Bremen and Bremerhaven Total turnover rises 18% to 81.3m tonnes North Adriatic ports to boost box capacity to 6m teu Research suggests a change in the balance of distribution among European ports is looming Boxship alliances to add capacity and depress rates, says Jefferies New unity between carriers creates arms race not peace summit, says analyst Keppel in $807m contract with Sete Brasil to build semi-submersible rig Deal brings shipyards orders for the year to $7.6bn Pilots walk out at Antwerp Belgium's public-sector workers launch 24-hour strike over pension reforms Where the sea promises gain as well as pain For Greeks, shipping remains an oasis for investment, compared with a worsening economic wasteland at home Shipping cannot count on money in the bank 2011 has already seen a general tightening of accessibility to bank debt, but the outlook for 2012 looks likely to remain challenging and uncertain

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Guard guidance due soon EUROPE'S shipowners plan to issue detailed guidelines on armed guards aboard merchant ships in January 2012 MSC, Hamburg Süd combine services BOX GIANTS Hamburg Süd and MSC have agreed to merge their weekly services from Mediterranean ports to South America's East Coast Courage realises $1.08M from scrapping deal BULKER operator Courage Marine said it has netted $1.08M by selling a Panamax bulker for demolition Loading spill shuts down Nigerian oilfield SHELL has reportedly shut down an oilfield off Nigeria after 40,000 barrels of crude spilled into the Atlantic Yangzijiang buys rest of breaking unit SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang consolidated its breaking business today with a key acquisition Sea Star price-fixing sentence confirmed JONES Act carrier Sea Star has been sentenced for price-fixing in the US-Puerto Rico trade, while its ex-president has been arrested and released on bail Luka Koper to raise spending by 80% SLOVENIA'S only port operator, Luka Koper, plans to spend €35M ($45.6M) on its operations in 2012, 80% more than in 2011 Bomb scare disrupts port LA's PORT returned to business today to normal after a poor joke shut down part of it yesterday Forward fixing pushes up LR tankers BROKERS told Fairplay today lower tonnage availability and a spate of forward fixing for January has raised long-range product tanker Persian Gulf/Japan rates Sweden approves APMT takeover in Gothenburg SWEDEN'S competition authority has approved a takeover by Denmark's APM Terminals at Gothenburg's Skandia Container Terminal Ruble costs Novorossiysk NET INCOME for Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port plummeted by 69% over the first nine months of the fiscal year, to $72M Butadiene rush fuels freight rates BROKERS told Fairplay today rates of pressurised butadiene and LPG carriers are rising within northeastern Asia Lower China oil demand growth seen SLOWING economic growth could affect China's oil demand growth in 2012, IHS CERA said today

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Bersin Resigns as Customs Commissioner Alan Bersin, the head of Customs and Border Protection, on Thursday said he will leave his post at the end... Port of Seattle Container Traffic Falls 1.8 Percent Container throughput at the Port of Seattle in November fell 1.8 percent year-over-year, as a 6.1 percent decrease in exports... Trucking Group Blasts New Driver Rule The American Trucking Associations said Thursday it is considering legal action against tougher new truck driver hours of service regulations,... UPS Pilots Challenge Fatigue Rule in Court The union representing UPS pilots asked a federal court on Thursday to review the Department of Transportation's decision to exempt... Federal Truck Regulators Issue Tougher Driver Rules Federal safety regulators issued tougher new hours of service regulations for truck drivers on Thursday, maintaining the 11-hour daily limit... FedEx Finds Profit on the Ground When FedEx reported the busiest day for shipments in its history a couple of weeks before Christmas, the company credited... Adding While Subtracting FedEx Express is adding capacity in the air. It's also putting off adding capacity in the air. It... Rails See Benefits From Longer Trains With freight rail efficiency pretty much at its limits in stacking containers vertically, railroads increasingly are looking for improvements in... Navigating 2012's Economic Rapids Lakshman Achuthan raised eyebrows in September by declaring the U.S. economy was "tipping into a new recession, and there's nothing... Tacoma Container Exports Up 14.2 Percent Asian demand for grain helped pushed loaded container exports up 14.2 percent at the Port of Tacoma in the first... MSC, Hamburg-Sud Merge Europe-South America Services Hamburg-Sud and Mediterranean Shipping Co will merge their Mediterranean-East Coast South America services in January, cutting capacity in a bid... Forwarder CGL Plans to Add 10 Stations The parent of Concert Group Logistics said Wednesday the U.S. freight forwarder plans will increase its coverage by nearly a... Boeing to Convert 50th 747-400 to Freighter Evergreen International Airlines, an international cargo carrier, will gain a second 747-400 converted freighter next year under a Boeing program to... Japan Exports Down 4.5 Percent, Imports Up 11 Percent Japan's trade deficit expanded for the second straight month to $8.78 billion in November, as exports fell 4.5 percent year-over-year... Maersk Hikes Far East Asia Rates Maersk Line will impose a new round of general rate increases on its Far East Asia services in January. ...

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Montecon buys Kalmar RTGs Montecon SA, which operates container-handling facilities in the port of Montevideo, Uruguay, has placed orders with Finland-based Cargotec for two Kalmar E-one ... OOCL scoops customer service award Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL has been commended for its customer service excellence by the Scoular Company, which is one of the largest exporters of grain and agricultural ... Hamburg Sud and MSC to merge their Med/ECSA links The unprecedented level of change affecting the liner shipping industry continues with the latest development being the decision of Geneva-based MSC to merge its ... Public sector strike causes Belgium transport delays A 24-hour strike called by Belgium's public sector unions has hit the country's pre-Christmas intermodal activity and caused delays to vessels entering and leaving ... HMM and partners slash Indonesia sling due to cargo decrease Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), STX Pan Ocean and Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) have announced that they are slashing their jointly operated New Indonesia Service ... Italian tanker freed by Somali pirates The Italian government has confirmed that a Fratelli D'Amato products tanker, and its five Italian and 17 Indian crew - held hostage by Somali pirates for more ... US toughens its sanctions against Iran The US Government has further toughened its sanctions against Iran, listing a series of additional companies it believes are associated with the country's national ... US truck index still reading positive The American Trucking Association's [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index - a proven bellwether for the health of the US economy - increased a further 0.3% in November ... Resolutions for a healthier New Year As is tradition at this time of year, we pause for breath and reflect on the events of the past 12-months; looking forward to the approaching new year with hopes ...

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
Excelerate in at Puerto Rico US regas specialist puts away another vessel on Central Americas job. Paragon pens charter Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner bags a term deal worth over $8m. DOF Subsea gets busy Oslo-listed offshore owner orders one newbuilding and fixes three ships on long-term deals. Genco credit covenant waiver Peter Georgiopoulos led bulk carrier owner does a deal over its $1.4bn revolving credit facility. Farstad continues Brazil push Norwegian offshore owner sends another vessel to Brazil on a long-term deal. Keppel scoops Brazil rig deal Singapore-listed rigbuilder nets $800m contract with Brazilian player. Vale VLOCs a "loss-leader" Sale of mining giant's behemoths could be compensated by profits from a couple of iron ore shipments to China, says ICAP Shipping. Ship maker turns breaker Top Chinese shipyard group plans significant diversification into industrial scale shipbreaking. Surf's up for Subsea 7 Oslo-listed offshore company wins $185m UK North Sea contract from ELF Exploration. Tufton declares Scorpio stake London-based investment fund reveals previously undisclosed share in a Monaco-based tanker owner. Oceaneering snags BP deals US offshore contractor wins contracts from oil major to supply up to three offshore vessels for work off Angola. Keppel seals jack-up upgrade Aussie-Singapore joint venture opts to have repair and modification work carried out at FELS yard. Precious offloads ABG ship Khalid Hashim-led bulker player opts to sell bulker newbuilding contract to Singapore's Global Bulk Carriers. Pacific Drilling gets thumbs up Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley initiate coverage of Ofer Group drilling company with positive assessments. Pirates target Nordic tanker US Navy comes to the rescue as Nordic American Tanker suezmax is fired upon by pirates off Somalia.

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DECEMBER 22, 2011
DNV acquires majority KEMA shares Company will support maritime customers as the world transitions towards a safe, reliable, efficient and clean energy ecosystem. European players expect early market close on Friday Year-end holidays approaching. Rotterdam market sees little activity Some delays in Gibraltar. Fujairah prices continue to climb Prices lack direction in Suez. Port handles its first 10,000 TEU containership Colombo will be ready to handle 'any mega vessel to be built in the future.' Fuel oil terminal to start operations 'soon' Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal will be the largest in the Black Sea. Bunkering goes ahead despite strike Pilot services in Antwerp expected to resume later Thursday. Price trends mixed at different Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuel tight in key Asian ports on Thursday. Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks at three-month high Stocks up on influx of Western arbitrage cargoes. New Zealand fines companies for spill during bunkering Spill would not have occurred if staff followed correct procedures, says local judge. Finnish Border Guard orders dual-fuel patrol craft Building of vessel offers 'excellent opportunities' for implementing environmentally friendly technologies, says shipbuilder. Supplier eyes larger share of business at Sri Lanka's east coast 'Good' business potential, says Managing Director of Lanka IOC. Indonesian oil major sees 'positive' bunker sales Targets higher revenues and profit in 2012. Shipping outlook 'unfavourable' on rising bunkers Uncertainty over European debt and its banking sector will 'severely test' the Asia-Pacific region next year, says Standard & Poor's.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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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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