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BRIEFS

August 29, 2011

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*Shipping News* Growth of oil tanker supply outstripping demand 3 to 1 The global oil tanker fleet will expand almost three times more quickly than demand this year, according to Clarkson Research Services Ltd, a unit of the world's largest shipbroker. Supertanker returns turn negative again Returns from shipping Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, turned negative for the first time in five sessions as a glut of available ships lingered. Mitsui OSK to incur 7b yen charge: report Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd said it will incur a charge of about 7 billion yen (S$110 million) related to vessel operations overhauling, the Nikkei business daily reported.

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Horizon Line fails to win price-fixing case dismissal in US Court of Appeals Low rates, overcapacity bring Zim US$68 million second quarter loss Rates: China-EU $839/TEU, China-USWC $1,769/FEU, China-USEC $3,343/FEU DP World first half profit up 36pc to US$289 million, terminal sale credited Tacoma exports up 23pc to 26,897 TEU as imports edge up 3pc to 41,380 TEU Mombasa to build new box shop to handle cargo bound for hinterland states Auto trade flattens Toll group's annual profit at 1pc to US$281 million European road freight rates achieve highest level in three years Paul Devine to take over logistics at OOCL on Henry Wong's retirement Hong Kong's Anglo-Eastern opens Glasgow office to strengthen UK presence Ministry of Railways issues US$3.1 billion more in bonds after rail crash Changi Airport net profit increases 11.3pc to US$278.5 million Hong Kong to introduce passenger fuel surcharges on September 30 LAX air cargo down 4pc in first seven months, declines 7pc in July

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BCHAA holds valedictory function on conclusion of training programme for Rule 8 Customs exam Drewry sees increasing vessel operating costs Dry bulk shipping freight at four-month high Fourth, updated edition of piracy protection manual launched INTTRA reports increased demand for effective tools in ocean shipping logistics K-Line adds direct Thailand-East India service Trade presses UK to rethink changes to tonnage tax rules Anti-dumping duty talks with Saudi Arabia in Sept. Spices exports drop 26 pc in Q1 Mumbai Port to consider right of way for Rewas port: Vasan Police mulling opening Chennai Port's 2A gate Cathay Pacific Cargo boosting network in India CONCOR launches 'KYCL' facility at ICD-Nagpur Finnair to launch Mumbai-Helsinki cargo service in Sept. Rlys may redress CTOs grievances by revising haulage charges Corporate tax collections up 30 pc in April-July DGFT allows cotton traders to obtain multiple export permits Fifty-five offers received for setting up textile parks: Sharma Forex reserves up $ 1.6 bn Govt planning to lower GDP target Huge pile-up forces govt to mull sops for cotton exports India, Georgia ink tax avoidance pact SEZs can acquire only 10 pc of 'fertile' land: Scindia Philippines puts spoke into Indo-Asean services pact Globalink logistically assists mega Kazakhstan show Steder Group sends complete dredger across the Atlantic US Indiana-Burns Harbor gets project cargo fillip

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AUGUST 26, 2011
Ansaldo STS wins Berlin-Rostock signalling systems contract A contract worth almost EUR 14 million was signed by Ansaldo STS Deutschland and Deutsche Bahn recently. The agreement is for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of ... Indian Railways investing in rolling stock and network Indian Railways has announced plans to invest USD 18 billion in rolling stock, including 1,000 diesel locomotives, between 2012 and 2017. The railway enterprise also has plans to i... RCL records heavy losses in Q2 Singapore-based RCL Regional Container Lines, which operates mainly in the intra-Asian trades, said that its second quarter net loss more than doubled over the same period in 2010,... Evergreen Group chairman Chang Yung-Fa awarded Dutch honour Dr Chang Yung-Fa, chairman of the Evergreen Group, has been honoured by the Netherlands as a Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau, in recognition of his contribution to the deve... JAL adjusts schedules The JAL Group has announced some adjustments to its international and domestic flight schedules. The airline's schedules, as publicised in January, were analysed in the light of cu... Averitt Express expanding in USA Averitt Express, a US freight transportation and supply chain management provider established in 1971, reported the recent expansion of its warehouse operations in Marietta GA, Gre... Port of Salalah wins custom of CSAV The Chilean shipping line Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has added Oman's port of Salalah to its schedule of services between Asia and Europe. The 6,500 teu containership... Safmarine enhances Europe-West Africa services Safmarine has reorganised a number of its shipping services to and from West Africa and introduced three new links (WAF11, WAF12, WAF13) as part of its revised West Africa service ... New Simon Hegele logistics centre at Frankfurt airport The Karlsruhe-based German enterprise Simon Hegele is building a new logistics centre in Raunheim near Frankfurt airport, approximately 2 km from the heart of the international hub... More trucks sold in South Africa South Africa's vehicle industry sold more trucks in the year to July, the country's national association of automobile manufacturers has reported. A total of 2,745 heavy commercial... Continued cargo growth at Singapore Changi The Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Limited has announced its results for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 (2010/2011). The volume of airfreight handled between April 2010 a... Ceva Logistics continues to work with Suzuki in UK SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has been awarded a three year EUR 8 million contract to manage Suzuki's nationwide distribution of aftermarket vehicle and marine parts. Ceva will con... OAA signs training agreement with Olympic Air The Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has concluded a five-year training agreement with Greek carrier Olympic Air, a privately-owned airline that revived the historic Olympic name, for...

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AUGUST 26, 2011
Aker Solutions to supply drilling packages for Cat D rigs

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AUGUST 26, 2011
DOT announces members for marine transport advisory council US rail freight traffic count increases during week Cambodian Government honors MOL for transport of medical vehicles Coast Guard reports completion of DAVY CROCKETT cleanup project Crowley liner services group earns top Quest for Quality Award

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AUGUST 26, 2011
To order or not to order, that is the big box question Container carriers continue to invest in newbuildings despite economic risks Trafigura-South Hook Gas deal means nothing, says broker Petrochemical trader to use spare import capacity but has 'no LNG cargoes to move' The $500m gamble: Jensen urges VLCC owners to sell 50 ships for scrap As Frontline's balance sheet plunges into the red it suggests older double-hull vessels are removed from fleet to address overcapacity Shippers challenge TCC compensation claims FMC should arbitrate, say the line's former customers Paboukis resignation stokes Greek shipping policy dismay Deputy development minister quits after two months after failing to reinstate specialised ministry HSH Nordbank ups the ante in Omega bankruptcy protection case Senior lender asks court to dismiss Chapter 11 case or convert it into Chapter 7 liquidation China Cosco posts $431m loss as dry bulk division takes major hit Boxship unit also suffers as company mulls $2bn bond issue China Cosco outlines plans for greater consolidation of dry bulk business Three dry bulk units to be merged into one in a bid to maximise revenues HSH Nordbank to shrink loan book by $5.7bn European Commission agreement will see bank stop financing ro-ros and cruiseships Capesize rates pause for breath after breakout Note of caution enters market after surge in rates but healthier period activity helping sentiment Sinotrans reports steady first half Carrier bucks trend with dry bulk charter income helping it hold up profits in first half MMHE buys Sime Darby shipyard for $134m Offshore engineering subsidiary of MISC expands its yard space by 31% as it positions for more Petronas contracts Cosco to tap bond market for $2bn Tight credit availability in China means it needs to look to international market Largest bulk carrier for northern sea route set to depart Murmansk Japan vessel carrying iron ore concentrate to China will make 'huge bunker cost savings'

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AUGUST 26, 2011
Pamboukis quits over ministry GREECE'S shipping tsar, Harris Pamboukis, has stepped down amid reports of government discord Bank sees E&P spending rising 14% this year KAY LIM, analyst for Norway's DnB NOR, said today offshore exploration and production spending would rise 14% year on year this year, 8% y/y in 2012 and 7% y/y in 2013 Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 29 August because of the UK holiday weekend China COSCO says ship disputes settled ZHANG Liang, president of China COSCO Holdings, reportedly said late today that the company had resolved lease disputes on 18 ships China COSCO swings to losses of $432M CHINA COSCO Holdings today announced net losses of 2.8Bn yuan ($432M) for the first half, compared with net profits of 3.4Bn yuan a year earlier NOL shuffle sparks warning CHINA Construction Bank's securities arm warned today that impending leadership changes at Singapore's NOL and weak freight levels would harm its stock performance Sevan cites higher costs SEVAN Marine, the Oslo-listed owner of cylinder shape floaters, said today it will cost $170-190M to build the FPSO Sevan Voyageur, up from its $160-170M estimate Tanker robbed off Singapore BUNKERING tanker Valiant was robbed off Singapore today, Asian piracy watchdog ReCAAP ISC reported LR1s surge on demand for Japan's naphtha STRONGER naphtha demand in recovering Japanese refineries has propelled Long-Range 1 freight rates on the Middle East/Japan route to a three-month high, brokers told Fairplay today Frontline sinks in second quarter FRONTLINE today reported losses for the second quarter that were worse than expected after turnover plummeted China sets coal record CHINA imported 17.53M tonnes of coal in July, beating a previous record of 17.33M tonnes in December 2010, according to IHS McCloskey FFAs spark Panamax period interest BROKERS told Fairplay today eroding Panamax FFA rates have prompted charterers to embrace bulker period charters Inflation squeezing demand for crude RISING inflation in China and India, the two biggest emerging economies, could limit growth of crude demand, according to a new report Aframax rates drop BROKERS told Fairplay today that Aframax freight levels for East Asia-bound Kozmino liftings have dropped on rising tonnage availability HSH seeks ONE liquidation SENIOR lender HSH Nordbank has formally moved to dismiss the ONE Chapter 11 case or convert it to Chapter 7 liquidation

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AUGUST 26, 2011
BNSF Reopening Key Missouri River Route Early BSNF Railway will reopen an important flooded out track segment across the Missouri River on Sept. 3, five days earlier... Norfolk Shutting Port as East Braces for Irene Virginia's Port of Norfolk started shutting operations late Friday afternoon as the heavy rains and 105 mph winds of Hurricane... DOT Names New Marine Highways Panel The Department of Transportation on Friday announced a new maritime advisory panel aimed at helping the Maritime Administration promote marine... Customs Resumes ACE Testing Customs and Border Protection on Friday started advance testing of the ocean and rail cargo manifest systems in the Automated... Florida County OKs FEC Intermodal Terminal The Broward County Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 23 unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Florida East... US Airlines Pulling Domestic Capacity U.S. passenger airlines expect to reduce their domestic capacity 0.5 percent in the fourth quarter, likely widening the gap in... Consumer Confidence Sinks to 33-Month Low U.S. consumer sentiment hit its lowest level since November 2008, a decline aggravated by political battles in Washington, according to... Court Blocks Anti-Carp Effort to Close Waterway A federal appeals court, siding with shippers and carriers, blocked the state of Michigan and four other Great Lake states'... Cosco Loses $432 Million, Settles Charter Disputes China Cosco Holdings posted a first-half net loss of $432 million, compared with a net profit of $553 million a... Green Reefers Loses $11 Million Green Reefers narrowed its second quarter loss to $11 million from $13 million a year ago, but the conventional refrigerated... China Shipping Warns of Persistent Downturn China Shipping Container Lines lost $95 million in the first half of the year compared with a profit of $264... UASC to Hike Europe-India Freight Rates United Arab Shipping will apply a general rate increase on the eastbound trade from North Europe to the Indian Subcontinent...

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AUGUST 26, 2011
MSC turns to rail in St Petersburg COSCON latest carrier to fall into the red DP World committed to capital expenditure Safmarine boosts Europe/West Africa service offerings Toll survives harsh conditions to post better results

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AUGUST 26, 2011
Klohs leaves GC Rieber Norwegian seismic survey specialist appoints new CFO following departure of Hans Petter Klohs. Pirates free mothership Greek owner lashes out against 'lack of political will' in fight against piracy as Somali hijackers spring products tanker. Tankers take on Irene Deutsche Bank equity analyst sees silver lining in storm surge that has forced port closures along the eastern US. ITC campaign continues Independent Tankers Corp races to pull VLCC pair from the spot market following second-quarter loss. HSH mows down ONE case Creditor calls Greek product tanker owner's bankruptcy an "open ended wager by entrenched management". Opportunity knocks Frontline chief Jens Martin Jensen says more and more potential deals are emerging in troubled tanker market. Jensen's $500m remedy Frontline chief lays out a simple fix for the garbage VLCC market - but will anybody take the risk? Limarko ready to sell Lithuanian owner could offload up to three inefficient ships as it seeks to cut operating costs. Colombo wins four PSVs Sri Lankan shipbuilder bags repeat business from Singapore owner after impressing with new anchor-handlers. Pamboukis quits Regional development chief packs his bags after failing to re-establish separate shipping ministry. Restis raids NYK Greek owner's Enteprise Shipping snaps up Japanese-owned bulker for attractive $19m. Star wins fruit fight Star Reefers to pick up $16.5m from Russian trader who cut contracts for three vessels last year. Six more for SCI Indian state owner's newbuilding spree set to continue with $114m domestic tender for anchor-handlers. Cosco settles charter spats Chinese shipping giant reveals it has resolved contract disputes involving 18 bulkers. Shin Yang stronger Malaysian group says its complementary shipping and shipyard businesses gave it the edge over rivals. Evergreen profit plunges Chang Yung-fa controlled containership owner sees its first half bottom line sag.

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AUGUST 26, 2011
Washington Notebook China lines suffer in first half The China COSCO Group, parent of COSCO Container Lines, suffered a first half net loss of about $430 million, capping a rough week in which its longtime chief executive Wei Jiafu stood down as well as the carrier being accused of missing charter p... Court affirms Horizon suit dismissal A sharply divided federal appeals court in Philadelphia upheld a lower court's dismissal of securities fraud suits against Horizon Line that grew out of a price-fixing conspiracy on its U.S.-Puerto Rico container liner service. Horizon and eight e... Nasdaq warns Trailer Bridge Trailer Bridge said the Nasdaq Stock Market warned it last week that its stock could be delisted because the market value of its publicly held shares was below the $15 million minimum for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Market. The company... Hapag-Lloyd to raise transatlantic rates Hapag-Lloyd said it intends to increase rates for all cargo and all container types moving between North America and Europe on Oct. 15. Eastbound and westbound rates for containers moving between ports on any coast of the U.S. and Canada to or fro... Safmarine adds Med/West Africa links A.P. Moller - Maersk subsidiary Safmarine said Thursday it has added three services to its Mediterranean/West Africa network. The carrier typically works in concert with sister line Maersk Line on the trade, but didn't specify if that would be the... ATA: Truck volume fell in July U.S. trucking activity softened in July based on a 1.3 percent decrease in the American Trucking Associations Truck Tonnage Index on Tuesday. The trade association also revised downward its June index from an increase of 2.8 to 2.6 percent. Tonnag... UPS buys 100 all-electric vehicles UPS is purchasing 100 all-electric delivery vehicles for its California fleet because the technology has advanced to the point that it can be successfully operated in short-distance applications, the company said Thursday. The world's largest pack... Shipco starts weekly China LCL services Non-vessel-operating common carrier Shipco Transport has started a third weekly less-than-containerload service from Ningbo to New York, as well as from Xiamen to Chicago. The additional Ningbo sailing will offer customers three weekly cutoff optio... Transportation sector girds for Irene Ports and freight railroads are among those bracing for Hurricane Irene, which forecasters expect to do widespread damage as it hugs the coast all the way from North Carolina to New York and beyond. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is...

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AUGUST 26, 2011
Week ends with softer prices Crude futures changed little on Friday after news of no immediate plans to stimulate the US economy. Marine transport risk assesment of Cook Inlet set to move ahead Det Norske Veritas and Environmental Resource Management-West have put together a comprehensive report on the detailed statistics of vessels that used the inlet in 2010. Horizon Lines decreases bunker surcharge The change is set to take effect on August 28, 2011. Derelict barge no longer environmental threat The final section of the Davy Crockett was lifted from the water yesterday. Conference focuses on ECA challenges and Arctic shipping Experts will gather in less than seven weeks to discuss how international collaboration is key to moving toward the common goal of near-zero emissions. Evergreen Marine profits plunge Fuel prices also averaged 35% higher than a year earlier and contributed to losses. Companies unite to focus on fuel efficient hybrid marine propulsion systems The company claims that hybrid electric marine systems will deliver improved fuel efficiency. Irish shipping sector static on back of rising bunker costs Shipping and port traffic volumes declined during the second quarter of 2011. Fujairah prices mostly soft No MGO quotes available in Durban. Wrist Ship Supply appoints account manager in Singapore 'Asia-Pacific market continues to enjoy growth from an influx of shipping firms' says Wrist. Rotterdam bunker prices fall In Piraeus, earliest delivery dates were from August 28-29 onwards. New bulker '25% more fuel efficient' Algoma to operate 'most modern and environmentally efficient fleet in the entire Great Lakes system'. Ports and refineries shutting down ahead of hurricane All members of the port community 'to follow the Port Hurricane Contingency Plan', says US Coast Guard. Surge in orders for LNG powered ships One hundred LNG powered vessels could be operating by 2014, says DNV official. Asian bunker prices lack direction as week ends Mixed demand for bunkers at major Asian ports on Friday. Saudi Aramco sells 180 cSt parcel at six-year high premiums September-loading cargo expected to remain in the Middle East market. Australian ports to face bunker delivery disruptions As Shell Marine sends bunker tanker Zemira into dry docking. Singapore fuel stocks at three-week high Stocks of middle distillates, meanwhile, are at 12-week low, according to IE data. China COSCO lowers fuel consumption amid rising costs Focus on energy saving and environmental protection helped lower fuel consumption per thousand tonne nautical miles.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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