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BRIEFS

November 24, 2011

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*Shipping News* SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community. Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed. UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year. Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

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Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24 Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent' Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

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DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar New CVO at KPT Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4 MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
South African new vehicles sales jump in October The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ... ECS Group on course for a record year A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c... Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo... New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group... Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the... Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil... More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ... First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for... Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2) Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L... Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc... Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon... DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-... Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201... Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012 IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Greece's golden goose needs careful handling First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat US debt fears are back on the agenda Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion Will China lift the world out of the red? As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard Don't be driven to distraction Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990 SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring Transpacific box rates stay flat Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies Goodbye to magic pipe dreams A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors Woe in the tanker sector Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes Decision parallels moves by other carriers Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012 Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says Developing countries boost participation in shipping Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade Fesco launches US-Russia service New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal Storage tank fire caused by lightning Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Sea Star fine calculus revealed US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal American Club raises premiums by 5% THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership MOL box ship, bulker collide REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night GenMar seeks fee blessing IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs Iran oil buy boosts Syria AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria Ex-Beluga ship sold A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled Will Diana buy back? NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares India shares drop on rupee fall INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar Tanker contagion spreads TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo Secondhand market twitching detected DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today BVI court steps into Russian fight FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group Murchison buys time AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more... JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video) Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,... Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a... India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export... Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated... Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some... China Cosco Names Jiang President China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ... Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ... WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ... LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ... ATA index suggests US growth The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ... Egyptian turmoil Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
'No feast for Frontline' Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday. Court names HSH examiner Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors. NewLead earns fourth win Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters. SFI feels tanker pain John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations. Commander refloated Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows. SSY adds FFA front-haul trade Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade. Diana beats bets Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates. Euroseas stretches charter Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut. New twist on the box Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop? Maybulk profit slashed Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out. Tankerska toiling Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops. Bulk a better bet Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly. Crew strikes wage deal Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records' Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised. Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement. Markets firming in European hubs Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft. Fujairah up, Durban down Avails still limited in South Africa's main port. LNG carrier sees losses widen Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning. Stena Line examines ECA strategies Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions. 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official. Wartsila 'strengthens its market position' Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy. Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results. Asian bunker prices rising mid-week Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday. Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October. South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs. UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash. Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards. Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer. WFS posts Q3 dividend Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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