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BRIEFS

November 29, 2011

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*Shipping News* Golden Ocean seeks buying opportunities Investors have hammered it, a big customer has stopped paying and competitors are crowding the sea lanes, but Norwegian dry-bulk shipper Golden Ocean is still on the prowl for even-weaker prey, its chief executive said on Friday. Mitsui, other Asian lines surge as capacity cuts boost rate hopes Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, Japan's largest shipping line by market value, surged the most in a month in Tokyo trading on speculation container lines' capacity cuts may revive rates. China ports not ready for mega ships Chinese ports are not yet ready to receive Vale's mega iron ore carriers due to a few 'small issues' in handling the world's largest dry bulk vessels, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said yesterday. China shipping sector to stay sluggish

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CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months CSAV widens losses from quarter to quarter against 2010 Q3 profit Global warming to help Port of Vancouver by opening Northwest Passage Wuhan to spend US$8.33 billion on port development over five years US Joint congressional cost cutting committee fails to agree on cuts Ningbo Meishan Free Trade Port Area moves 580,000 TEU Congestion at Chennai proves expensive turnoff Slow steaming: New Wartsila X35 low-speed engine in Zhuhai tests Logwin's ship parts logistics grow 28pc in 3 years on rising demand Royal Mail's first half profit up 204.5pc drawn on 4.6pc more revenue Kuehne + Nagel joins Embraer to set up Dubai distribution centre FedEx scheme to plug in customers to real-time business information Guangxi's airport cargo volume up 15pc in first 10 months

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AADA to increase China-Australia rates from January Box freight rates hit yet again IIML's maritime law seminar a huge success IWAI working on major plan to ship coal by river LOGWIN launches Red Carpet Logistics targeting Asian fashion sector Maersk completes Daily Maersk first phase shipping reliability scheme MISC announces exit from liner business MSC invests in Le Havre to create major hub in Europe New bulk carrier Suigo delivered to NYK NYK-Fil certified by ClassNK, complies with MLC standards SCI to support hospital Tanker surplus in Persian Gulf grows Exporters may urge govt to cut Basmati MEP Ficci organising B2B meet with Pakistani delegation ABG-LDA to launch integrated door-to-door cargo handling solutions Concession agreement for JN Port's 4th box terminal to be inked in third week of Dec. MoS may set up tribunal to settle disputes at Major Ports New NPS grade discharge record set at Visakhapatnam Port Govt extends dumping duty validity on CD imports Power producers driving traders to sell imported coal at discount

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
EBRD financing roads in Sarajevo The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending Bosnia and Herzegovina EUR 16.5 million to widen two roads and relieve congestion and reduce emissions and no... Lorry crossings into Denmark continue to grow International lorry traffic continues to enter Denmark, as has become clear from the Q3 border statistics collected by the trade association International Transport Danmark (ITD). ... Modalohr wagon authorised for Channel Tunnel The Modalohr wagon has been authorised for use in the Channel Tunnel according to intermodal transport leader Eurotunnel, which transports 1.2 million trucks annually. Modalohr wag... Christian Schleifer new president of Icao technical commission The Icao council unanimously appointed Austrian national Christian Schleifer to a one-year term as president of its Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the International Civil Aviatio... Swissport investing in Liege airport Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services to the aviation sector, has signed an agreement enabling it to develop its activities at Liege airp... FAA to fine Evergreen International Airlines The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of USD 180,000 against Evergreen International Airlines, of McMinnville OR, for allegedly operating aircraft ... Zeeland Seaports biggest dedicated Dutch reefer port Vlissingen calls itself the largest dedicated reefer port in the Netherlands for the import and export of potatoes, vegetables and fruit. This is the result of a contract between N... Work starts on second Antwerp lock The Flemish minister for mobility and public works, Hilde Crevits, European Investment Bank president Philippe Maystadt and Marc Van Peel, the chairman of the Antwerp port authorit... Significant increase in railfreight traffic costs Stricter safety, interoperability and noise reduction regulations for freight wagons introduced in recent years are associated with cost hikes for railfreight traffic as high as 13... Yusen Logistics opens new branch in England The logistics service provider Yusen Logistics (UK) recently opened a new office in Stourton, near Leeds (UK). The workforce moved from the firm's Castleford branch to Leeds in Nov... Wako and Kamino merge and emerge as Tigers The Wako Logistics Group (WLG) recently announced that it will merge with the Kamino Logistics Group with effect from 15 November, to form a new forwarding and logistics group call... K+N manages Indian operations for Bonfiglioli Bonfiglioli has selected Kuehne + Nagel to manage warehousing operations at a new assembly plant in Chennai (India). The Bonfiglioli Group, based in Bologna (Italy), is a world lea... Air Malta resumes Tripoli links Air Malta has returned to Libya, resuming a thrice-weekly service to Tripoli.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Interferry says meeting low-sulfur deadline is "mission impossible" Kvichak to build two boats for Crescent River Port Pilots Ulstein companies to design versatile installation vessel for Norwind OSD to design low emission harbor tug for Iskes Hyundai Heavy gets approval for HiBallast ballast water treatment system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Korean ship captain receives IMO bravery honor for 2011 NASSCO launches 13th T-AKE ammunition ship FESCO inks funding deal to upgrade infrastructure Evergreen vessel rescues sailor from sinking cargo ship NYK ship management company nets official ClassNK certification

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Grimsby River Terminal plans £25m upgrade Port to handle larger VW Group car carriers VLGC owners eager to take cargoes as volumes dwindle Cost of shipping liquefied petroleum gas falls as nervous owners accept lower rates One in 10 frontline jobs axed at UK rescue centres Announcement comes as six die in general cargoship tragedy in Irish Sea Interferry says low-sulphur toolbox is empty Europe must offer more realistic solutions to avoid a modal backshift Private equity player buys Scottish oil and logistics group Asco Deal gives Doughty Hanson a foothold in fast-growing outsourced logistics market Vafias seeks to pierce HNA corporate veil as Grand China dispute escalates Rule B attachment order in Arizona leaves Norton Lilly in crosshairs Greece poised to authorise armed guards Proposed counter-piracy initiative to supply up to six private armed guards per vessel Thanksgiving weekend makes for slow secondhand trade Prices relatively stable in most sectors Japan, India and US will discuss maritime security Obama sees Asia-Pacific as a priority LPG exporters face shortage of buyers Urgent investments required to absorb rising production of liquefied petroleum Hartmann calls in outstanding capital to finance anchor handler fleet All eyes are now on aviation In a little over a month aviation will be part of the European emissions trading scheme. Shipping could follow its lead Early winners measure up against competitors The ability to measure carbon emissions early is key to getting ahead in an ETS Could blue berets beat piracy? A United Nations contingent would add an additional layer to existing maritime security architecture in piracy prone waters UN has failed to take tough stance on piracy Action, not talk, is needed to defend piracy scourge New setback for Bangladesh shipbreakers' return Deadlock in Chittagong dampens hopes for market improvement Line of sight Mandatory reading on Ecdis and E-Navigation for IMO delegates SeaFrance 'back in service in two weeks', lawyer claims DFDS to put on additional vessel to minimise disruption STX Pan Ocean sells off more handysize tonnage South Korean shipowner in the midst of fleet rejuvenation IMO elects new 40 member council Nigeria and Saudi Arabia lose seats to Liberia and Morocco Inconsistencies revealed in box shipping CO2 calculators Stricter methodology urged as manufacturers apply pressure to measure logistics chain emissions Call for standardised environmental rating tools There is increased pressure for an umbrella organisation to emerge to co-ordinate current efforts Bit Viking completes first month as world's first gas-powered oil tanker Charter to Norway's Statoil has seen historic LNG conversion running up and down the Norwegian coast Early adopters of SEEMP see benefits Owners are seeing a drive from charterers to have the ship energy efficiency management plan, as well as seeing the economic benefits of having a tool that acts as a fuel efficiency plan STX Europe sees profits improve Yard points to improved newbuilding ordering from the cruise and ferry and offshore markets CSAV denies container business sell off Move to restructure services includes looking for a strategic container business partner Taking a foot off the gas Despite the recent flurry of orders, LNG shipping remains a niche for specialists EU Ten-T top 10 fails to showcase shortsea shipping projects Motorways of the seas received 0.7% of funds Sepia policyholders have two weeks to find new P&I cover South of England club is wound up

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Panamax hopes dashed CHARTER rates for Panamax box ships remain "in the doldrums" due to an overhang of prompt vessels, brokers said today Wide spill liability upheld BUNKER purchases using third parties do not alleviate spill responsibility for bunker services or vessel owners, a US court has affirmed Asia/Europe box fall seen RATES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes are approaching lows of the 2009 recession, brokers said today CSAV rebuts sale talk CHILEAN liner CSAV is insisting it seeks a strategic partner for its box business, not a wholesale buyer China recyclers gain on South Asian rivals CHINESE breakers raised their prices last week, narrowing the gap with their South Asian rivals by about $70 per ldt Thai buyer seen for bulkers THAILAND'S Precious Shipping is said to be negotiating the purchase of two STX Pan Ocean Handysize bulkers placed on the market last month Rieber credit facility extended for 2 years CG RIEBER Shipping of Norway said today Swedish commercial bank Handelsbanken has agreed to extend its 250M kroner ($42.7M) credit facility FreeSeas unveils debt plan NASDAQ-listed drybulk operator FreeSeas has conceded that more vessel sales could be required to meet pending debt obligations CMA CGM crew rescues 11 CMA CGM said today one of its box ship crews has rescued 11 mariners whose vessel began sinking off southern India China targets doubled sales of BBF by 2015 CHINA was reported today to plan a doubling of sales of tax-free ship fuel by 2015 Hartmann turns heat up in AHTS dispute GERMAN shipowner Hartmann has toughened its stance on US investor III to I Maritime Partners Cayman in a payments dispute SeaFrance deal reported UNDER an agreement to be signed later today, the Dover/Calais ferry operator SeaFrance is unlikely to resume sailings until at least 12 December Migrants sought in sinking SEARCHERS are looking today for up to 20 migrants missing since a fatal sinking off Italy Gazprom gains edge in Belarus gas deal GAZPROM has agreed to a gas deal that results in a 45% discount for Belarus - and gives the Russian group a price edge over the LNG carrier sector Vessel count kills off VLCC rate spike THE RISE in vessels available for loading in the Persian Gulf and slow pace of fixing them has ended a recent jump in VLCC spot rates, analysts said today

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Diesel Prices Fall 4.6 Cents, Dip Below $4 Mark Diesel prices across the United States dropped 4.6 cents in the week ending Nov. 28, dipping below the $4 a... West Coast Ports Prepare for Occupy Shutdown Attempt West Coast ports are meeting with law enforcement agencies in their regions to ensure that demonstrations planned for Dec. 12... DOT Reimburses States $215 Million for Disaster Repair Thirty-four states and three territories will receive $215 million in federal reimbursement for repairs to roads and bridges damaged by... India Receives Largest-Ever Container Ship The largest container ship ever to call Indian shores arrived last week at the Port of Mundra, a deepwater cargo... International Air Freight Tumbles 4.8 Percent International air freight traffic fell 4.8 percent in October from a year ago, the seventh consecutive monthly decline, as shippers... Aramex Expands in China through Joint Venture Aramex is expanding its presence in China by creating a joint venture with Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co., as the... Japanese LNG Terminal Opens after Disasters The only Japanese liquefied natural gas import terminal impacted by the March earthquake and tsunami is set to reopen on...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Maersk withdraws Icon service Maersk Line intends to merge its Icon service between northern Europe and the Middle East/Sri Lanka/India with other services in February. The Icon service deploys ... Zim Line still seeing red Zim Line remained in serious financial difficulty in Q3 11, losing another USD66 million on the bottom line, on top of the USD68 million lost in Q2 11 and the USD104 ... COP-17: Zuma urges action Opening the United Nations' Framework Convention on Climate Change [UNFCCC] 17th Conference of Parties [COP - 17] in Durban, South Africa today, President Jacob ... Transpac rates slide - but Black Friday offers some hope Freight rates on the transpacific are continuing their downwards march - and market consensus is that the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) won't be able ... CSAV sinks further into the red [correction] CSAV continued its downward financial spiral in Q3 11, recording a net loss of USD340.326 million, compared to a net loss of USD332.778 million in the ... Thai factory output sinks in floods Thailand's factory output slumped by almost 36% in October - the consequence of the country's worst floods for 50-years, which left more than 600 people dead and ... Irish box trade down 5% The Republic of Ireland's trade continued to decline in the third quarter of the year according to the latest figures compiled by the Irish Maritime Development ... Liners take up the Dragon challenge With 2011 having proved a financial disaster for container liner operators - spiked by chronic over capacity and economic debt-induced downturns - ocean carriers ... Black Friday comes good for US retailers According to a US National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, released on Sunday, the 2011 so-called Black Friday weekend saw a footfall of 226 million shoppers - ...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Tanker Pacific tipped as buyer Lion City operator coughs up $56m to pick up Japanese product pair as previous deal hits the bricks, brokers claim. Hartmann under fire German giant's offshore division under attack amid allegations of unprofitable operations and 'management inadequacies'. NewLead tanker seized in US Greek owner says Thanksgiving holiday delay is to blame in battle over unpaid wages. Le Havre gets face lift French Atlantic port to get new container terminal under joint-venture project. Greece green-lights guards Security ministry drafting law to allow armed personnel on board one of the world's biggest fleets. Free Spirit P&O newbuilding nearing delivery at STX in Finland breaks moorings in storm. STE looking good Recent contract wins put Singapore-listed shipbuilder in a strong position to navigate choppy waters, analyst says. Cosco cashes in shares Chinese shipowner sells off a stake in an asset management business to ICBC. HSH loss grows German bank's nine-month net figure hit by compensation to shareholders, but pre-tax profit grows. Turkey drops hint on Cyprus Softening of Ankara's stance on Cyprus port ban could open door to trade. 101 reasons to be scrappy Broker pinpoints huge number of tankers which are now priced at demolition levels. Mermaid cuts loss Singapore-listed offshore owner credits subsea growth for chopping its full year deficit. Baltiysky appeals payment USC-controlled Russian shipyard taking court action to avoid $1.5m debt settlement with Sberbank. GC Rieber keeps its credit Offshore operator puts legs on bank loan with a two-year extension on the facility.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Maersk's $150 million IT deal with HP, outsources staff Maersk to suspend India-Europe loop Maersk Line said it will suspend its ICON service between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe from early February, and will link the region to Europe via Colombo calls by the AE7 and AE1, two of its existing Asia-Europe "daily" loops. CTSA adjust currency fee CSAV losses mount, denies sale Maersk raising Asia export rates Zim loss widens in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Fujairah opens week with gains Bunker prices fall in South Africa on Monday. Piraeus busy as port bucks firming market trend European markets generally firming in line with strong crude. Pakistan supplier to expand its barge fleet Ocean Bunkers says it is in the process of adding two barges. Interferry: 2015 sulphur limit is 'mission impossible' European Commission's proposed 'toolbox' to assist operators 'is completely empty' says Roos. Scrubber retrofits suitable for around 40% of ferries Scrubber feasibility study conducted among six Interferry members operating in north European ECAs. Scrubbing works but 'no miracle cure' Shipping CEO confirms effectiveness of scrubber but warns it will not be suitable for all ships to meet 2015 ECA sulphur limit. Carnival reports progress on ECA compliance tool Emissions calculator for equivalence methodology based on sulphur averaging shows 'encouraging results' for cruise line itineraries. UK Green leader voices support for tax on bunker fuels Funds can 'help poorer countries mitigate the effects of climate change', says Caroline Lucas. Week starts with bunker prices rising across Asian ports Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday. High bunker prices lift Zim's operating expenses Posts net losses for the third quarter of 2011. BC Ferries's fuel surcharge questioned Plans to increase fuel surcharge could be 'illegal', says a Canadian politician. Sinopec expanding operations in Shandong province Set to take delivery of 2,000 mt of bonded MGO and enlist 'several' barges at two ports. Brightoil appoints new executive director Per Wistoft Kristiansen has agreed to an intial term of three years, it says. Bankrupt tanker firm repays outstanding debt to bunker company Fratelli Cosulich to receive total of $1.53 million from Genmar. New sulphur cap 'not tough' for Singapore Around 90% of oil majors in Singapore 'already able to provide' 3.50% sulphur IFOs.

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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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