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BRIEFS

May 30, 2011

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*Shipping News* US demand seen to lift tanker rates Strengthening US demand for Middle East oil will buoy charter rates for supertankers next month as it causes ships to sail on longer journeys than normal, Fearnley Consultants A/S analyst Sverre Bjorn Svenning said.

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Maersk, Safmarine, Hamburg Sud upgrade ECSA loop via South Africa China declares intention to join OECD's International Transport Forum High Court upholds DP World Chennai, rejects state order to cut tariffs Henceforth, May 6 set for 'Yangtze River Delta Logistics Day' celebration Ningbo's Meishan island terminal lifted nearly 100,000 TEU in Q1 Hubei's cargo volume surges 140.6pc in first four months Maersk starts Malaysia-Papua New Guinea service starting June 6 US Exim Bank hopes to exceed US$9 billion in financing within 3 years Europe road freight index suffers quarterly fall, but outlook good OECD transport forum ponders transportation needs for 9 billion people US fines Taiwan's EVA Airways US$13.2 million for air cargo price fixing China Air Cargo awaits Aerotropolis tax bill before closing deal Air China's April cargo volume up 13.4pc to 105,600 tonnes

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DAMCO plans to enhance service profile in India: Global COO Synergy Shipping surpasses cargo discharge record at Vizag Port Coconut exporters set to make up for Lankan shortage Orthodox tea traders hopeful of better prospects Shrimp exports to US climb 83 pc in volume Tea imports dip 16 pc in Jan.-March Uzbekistan inks over 30 pacts with India Bids for KoPT's Diamond Harbour box terminal to be invited soon DP World Cochin & KCCI ink MoU to jointly operate 24-hr Walayar Help Centre Mormugao Port commissions breakwater mole berth MPSEZ challenges denial of security nod in court Port Pipavav connects to Moradabad by train Contracts worth Rs. 10,000-cr. to be awarded by fiscal-end Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link to be ready in 6 years Govt likely to bring back interest subsidy for small exporters Govt may augment cotton export cap Lift ban on cotton exports, Assocham tells govt Emerging economies lauded for reducing FDI curbs Fieo's workshop on DTC tomorrow

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MAY 27, 2011
Schmit Cargobull certified as "KAM Professional" Schmitz Cargo Bull AG is the first European company whose key account management has been certified as "KAM Professional". The certification recognises the fact that... London: stricter emission standards from January 2012 With effect from 3 January 2012, emission standards will become stricter in the London Lez Emission Zone (LEZ), and more types of vehicles will be included. Vehicles with a gross w... Longer trucks to be tested on more roads in Denmark Norway's Road Directorate has presented a proposal to extend the country's 1,640 km section of its road network that modular vehicle combinations (long trucks) are allowed to use t... Zvartnots: solid four-month result Zvartnots international airport that serves Armenia's capital Yerevan, has reported its operating results for the first four months of 2011. The volume of cargo reached 2,377 t bet... Davies Turner Air Cargo leads the way with dual-view X-ray scanning Initiatives to enhance safety and security in the worldwide supply chain has seen Davies Turner Air Cargo (DTAC) become the first UK freight forwarder to acquire and install a cutt... Railenium consortium wins bid for French state investment The Railenium project, the name given to the European Institute for Technological Research in Rail Infrastructure (based near Valenciennes, in northern France), is set to become a ... Railway operator ALL building new intermodal terminal in Brazil The Brazilian railway operator América Latina Logística (ALL) is investing BRL 730 million (about EUR 318.1 million) in the construction of an intermodal terminal in Brazil's midwe... North America: domestic, international intermodal volumes rise in Q1/2011 An intermodal market trends and statistics report compiled by the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) showed that intermodal volumes increased by 9% year-over-year in Q1... Duisport: ZDS opposed to participation of Rotterdam and Antwerp The Federal Association of German Seaports (ZDS) has warned that the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp should not acquire a shareholding in the inland port of Duisburg, as they are co... Maersk raises Asia/West Africa rates Maersk Line will increase its rates in the trade from Asia to West Africa by USD 150/teu with effect from 15 June. The rate hike applies to destinations in Angola, Benin, Burkina F... MOL adds new high-performance ship-handling simulator The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) recently installed a new high-performance ship-handling simulator at its seafarer training centre in a suburb of Manila ... TNT: Peter Bakker leaving, Marie-Christine Lombard taking over Following the shareholders' definite approval of the demerger of the Dutch mail and logistics corporation TNT (see report in the Forwarding and Logistics sector of today's ITJ Dail... Volcano stops smoking, airports reopen The activity of the Icelandic volcano Grimsvötn decreased steadily on Wednesday (25 May), so that Europe's air traffic seems to have escaped lightly from what threatened to be... Ceva Logistics brings guaranteed delivery to Ceilings Plus The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has announced that its guaranteed delivery services are being used by Ceilings Plus, a top US manufacturer of ceiling and wall panel... Sinotrans to acquire more than 33% of Interbulk's share capital The Chinese logistics operator Sinotrans has conditionally agreed to subscribe for 165 million placing shares of Interbulk at a total cost of approximately GBP 18.15 million. On co... Demerger of TNT now definite Amsterdam, 25 May: some 99.7% of the shareholders of the mail service and logistics service provider TNT agreed to split the company into an independent postal arm and an internati...

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MAY 27, 2011
DNV unveils "step change in VLOC design"

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MAY 27, 2011
Senator Murray to speak at Columbia River lock celebration Coast Guard sets final rule for Pier 66 safety zone Crowley earns environmental nod at Seattle Maritime Festival event Port of Seattle honors airlines for noise reduction efforts Rail carload count drops during month of April

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MAY 27, 2011
German flag subsidy cuts to go ahead Government views other means of attracting owners to prevent them flagging out vessels Box lines should remember the air cargo bloodbath Price fixing may not be punishable in Europe with jail sentences, but that does not mean the European regulators are any easier on carriers than their American counterparts Brussels drives in the thin end of the wedge The European External Action Service amounts to a full scale diplomatic service which is exerting its baleful influence on the IMO Korea Line product tankers approach US court auctions Price of sisterships for sale being watched closely for clues on market recovery Yen pressures drive more Japanese owners to third-party shipmanagers V.Ships Asia reports a noticeable increase in interest for services since start of 2011 MUA calls off work bans at Patrick terminals Productivity rises dramatically in Melbourne as 'go-slow' ends, but dispute still not resolved Ports chief outlines plan to beat St Petersburg winter congestion Better use of icebreakers and closer monitoring of vessels' suitability for ice navigation are promised in wake of last winter's delays OceanFreight sells last tanker after hiccup Anthony Kandylidis-led company books small profit despite $1m loss from initial suezmax sale bid Danaos financial chief stands down Chief executive praises dedication and drive as Dimitri Andritsoyiannis leaves 'to pursue other interests' Wan Hai and PIL to suspend Asia-Europe loop Weak trade conditions also force Maersk and MSC to delay rate increases Maersk to launch fortnightly Papua New Guinea service PNG market set for 'significant growth' in next few years, company says Maersk launches fundraising Meetings with European investors could raise up to $1.4bn Paragon suspends dividend with eye on acquisitions Move to retain cash comes despite beating profit forecasts OSG secures $900m refinancing deal Agreement with lending banks enables tanker major to postpone repayment of credit facility to 2016

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MAY 27, 2011
US praises foreign flags VESSEL detentions decreased in 2010, as ship performances and flag administrations both improved, the US Coast Guard has concluded India rejects pirate trials INDIA, which earlier this week decided to require armed guards on ships in pirate-plagued areas, has also ordered a catch-and-release policy on suspects taken alive BP unveils Indonesia LNG expansion plan BP REVEALED a $10Bn, decade-long investment plan today for Indonesia, expanding its LNG shipping operations there Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 30 May because of the UK holiday weekend OceanFreight finds buyer for last tanker NASDAQ-listed OceanFreight has sold its last tanker, after the initial buyer defaulted on the sale Paragon axes dividend GREEK bulker owner Paragon has suspended its dividend, a move it said was meant to retain cash and allow it to explore investments in a weakened market Varun's income falls MUMBAI'S Varun Shipping has reported a sharp drop in freight and charter hire income during the last financial year China-Vietnam border spat gets sharper edge IN AN UPTICK for the China-Vietnam border dispute, a Vietnamese ship's survey cables have reportedly been severed by Chinese vessels off Phu Yen province Doyle Group sheds ICG CORK'S Doyle shipping group yesterday sold its 12% stake in Irish Continental, which owns Irish Ferries Ulstein's profits fall ULSTEIN has reported a 2010 pre-tax profits of 367.9M kroner ($67.3M), down from 518M kroner in the previous year Crank up the cranes MAERSK Line's Asia Pacific operations chief has told Fairplay that handling capabilities must be improved to stem efficiency erosion Pirates quarrel over ransom SOMALIAN pirates have reportedly freed the Syrian-owned bulker MV Khaled Muhieddine and its 25 crew members after holding the ship for months Box ship freed in Xiamen CMA CGM Libra, which had been aground just outside Xiamen since 18 May, has been refloated, Chinese media reported Colombia LNG plan unveiled EXMAR, the Belgian gas carrier owner, plans with partner Pacific Rubiales to build an LNG export project in northern Colombia, an Oslo shipping analyst said today FPSO consolidation seen THE FPSO market is likely to become much more consolidated over the next few years, according to Norway's BW Offshore

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MAY 27, 2011
Ex-Im Bank Backs Wind Turbine Export The U.S. Export-Import Bank is guaranteeing $22.2 million in euro-denominated loans so a Vermont builder of wind energy turbines can... Landstar Adds Owner-Operators, Capacity Landstar System is increasing its number of business capacity owners, the owner-operators who operate trucks for the $2.3 billion transportation... EVA Air Pleads Guilty to Cargo Price-Fixing EVA Airways agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to fix international air cargo prices and to pay a $13.2 million... Barge Operators Tighten Safety Measures The barge industry is taking new safety measures to deal with "unprecedented" flooding on the Mississippi River, working closely with the U.S.... Chinese Lumber Demand Sparks Shift at Vancouver The breakbulk vessel Cielo di San Francisco, preparing to embark on its maiden voyage from Vancouver, is marking a shift... Russian Airline to Launch Feeder Cargo Fleet Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group plans to start a regional freight airline using converted 737 freighters to supplement the long-haul business of... CSAV Upgrades China-Africa Service CSAV is upgrading its weekly New Discovery service between China, Malaysia and South Africa by extending its coverage to include... Trailer Orders Fell 30 Percent in April Net orders for commercial truck trailers dropped 30 percent in April from March after climbing for 18 straight months, according... Southeast Asia Cargo Bolsters Port of Montreal Container traffic at the Port of Montreal grew 4.5 percent in the first quarter year-over-year on strong demand from the... Truck Maker Volvo Slashes Carbon Emissions Volvo said it cut its carbon footprint delivering goods and products around Europe by 22 percent between 2006 and 2010.... Direct Chassis Link Adds Kansas City Direct ChassisLink, Maersk Line's chassis rental business, is adding Kansas City as a start-stop location to its chassis program... Wastepaper Giant ACN Was Top U.S. Exporter America Chung Nam, the sister company and supplier of wastepaper to China's largest containerboard manufacturer, was the largest American exporter of containerized goods... Wal-Mart No. 1 in JOC Top Importer Rankings Wal-Mart remained the No. 1 importer of containerized ocean cargo in the latest annual ranking of The Journal of Commerce... APL Begins Cold-Ironing in Oakland The APL Singapore flipped a switch on Friday at the Port of Oakland that made it the first ship there... Contract Terms The recently ended contracting cycle in the eastbound trans-Pacific shipping market certainly will be remembered for how little if at... Box Tops Anyone watching for U.S. economic growth can only hope the 16 percent increase in containerized shipments from America Chung Nam... Stretching the Limits in Billing Q: I'm aware motor carriers have 18 months from time of shipment to begin a civil action (lawsuit) to recover...

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MAY 27, 2011
Exclusive: TSA/WTSA risk FMC 'formal action' after filing transcripts late Maersk pushes back Asia - North Europe GRI Aust strikes called off Maersk to withdraw from Gioia Tauro Maersk/Safmarine and HS upgrade Far East/ECSA service

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MAY 27, 2011
Paragon on the prowl Michael Bodouroglou targets second-hand tonnage in quest to beef up bulker fleet. Blossom bulker detained Corroded steel found to be patched with tape on elderly Greek controlled handysize bulk carrier. OSG flexes finance muscle Analysts applaud power of New York-listed tanker giant's pedigree after sealing $900m loan in tight market. Danaos deputy steps up New York-listed containership owner's finance deputy replaces Dimitri Andritsoyiannis as John Coustas' top lieutenant. Good times back at HSH German shipping lender returns to profit in first quarter as loan provisions dwindle. Pirate gets life in Korea Somali dodges the death penalty but gets handed a life sentence by a South Korean court. Heisco on a high Kuwaiti shipyard pushes up net earnings in first quarter of 2011. Kaspar ordering trio Azerbaijan state owner lines up contracts for two new dry cargo vessels and a tanker. Tanker trouble hit tycoons It's been an up and down week for pirates and billionaire shipping magnates. Getting ahead in shipping Plague, revolution, tankers in tunnels, lunar lunacy and the secret of success in this week's special Nor-Shipping edition. MSC Opera held MSC cruiseship detained at Southampton with "various defects" following breakdown during Baltic voyage. China cuts cables PetroVietnam claims research ship damaged by Chinese vessels in sovereignty dispute.

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MAY 27, 2011
Textile duty scam discovered in Laredo Officers at the Laredo, Texas, border crossing confiscated a shipment of textiles from China being re-exported to Mexico because it was significantly undervalued in an effort to avoid duties, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday. The seiz... China aims to join OECD's transport forum China Vice-Transport Minister Gao Hongfeng said it's his government's intention to join the International Transport Forum, an intergovernmental organization linked to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development that deals with transpo... Coune leads OECD's International Transport Forum Carole Coune of Belgium has been named secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's International Transport Forum. Coune replaces Jack Short of Ireland, who has led the forum and its precursor, the European Confe... Siemens opens Okla. wind energy DC Power generation company Siemens said this week it will open a 64,000-square-foot distribution center at Woodward, Okla., for its expanding U.S. wind energy business. The facility, scheduled to open at the end of 2011, will handle main wind turbin... U.S., Mexico ease telecommunications trade The United States and Mexico signed an agreement Thursday that eases burdens on U.S. companies, particularly small manufacturers, seeking to export telecommunications products to Mexico. Under the agreement, Mexican regulatory authorities will acc... Direct ChassisLink to add Kansas City Container chassis rental company Direct ChassisLink said Thursday it will add a start/stop location in Kansas City, which will expand its Midwest chassis program. DCLI will offer chassis for use at the BNSF rail ramp to drayage companies at contain... Grand China doubles transpacific capacity A month after entering the transpacific, Grand China Shipping is adding a second transpacific string to double capacity, serve more ports and offer faster transit times. Instead of a single string covering the entire China Coast, the company"s ori... FDA puts inspections, court actions online The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it will disclose more information about inspections and court actions online. The agency now has a Web portal on its enforcement activities as part of the second phase of its Transparency Init... Drewry: Box shortage less acute in '11 The shortage of shipping containers should not be as severe this year as it was in 2010, said Drewry Supply Chain Advisors. In its publication Drewry Logistics Executive Briefing, the London-based consultant said production of containers resumed las... Washington Notebook

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MAY 27, 2011
Bunker prices firm across the Americas Crude futures settled higher for the third day in a row. Emissions monitoring system receives upgrade Enhancement is planned for release, subject to the finalisation of IMO Guidelines in 2011. Maersk introduces carbon efficient container vessel 'We are approximately 10% more energy efficient than industry average, and by 2020 we aim to further reduce our emissions by 25%,' says Maersk Director. ICS highlights shipping sector's role in reducing emissions 'This is a very open international industry and therefore it's essential that environmental legislation is internationally based through the IMO.' Prices stable in the Middle East Tight avails reported in Cape Town. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets firm Tight avails for prompt dates reported in Gibraltar. Scrubber installed at laboratory to unravel PM questions Research project to study how fuels with various sulphur content affect particulate size and capture. St. Petersburg player sets summer targets Baltic Fuel Company hopes to sell 350,000 mt of bunkers during Russia's summer shipping season. Bunker levy gaining more traction Emissions trading would create difficult to administer 'monster.' Asian bunker prices lack direction as week ends Demand slack at main Asian bunker ports on Friday. Fuel saving system receives order after launch NAPA-DSME Power jointly developed by Onboard-Napa Ltd and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. NYK to focus on short-term charters amid fuel price concerns Will allow company to continually introduce new, more fuel efficient vessels. South China fuel oil volumes down 3% Total volume estimated to be between 1.74 to 1.76 million mt in week ended May 25. US-based offshore company plans two dual fuel PSVs Currently waiting for US Coast Guard to issue regulations for such vessels. ABS releases guide for gas-fuelled ships 'A matter of when, not if, LNG will be a commonly-selected fuel source,' which calls for sound ship designs.

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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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