BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 30, 2011

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*Shipping News* Treasures from shipwrecks on display in KL SEAFARERS from all over the world have sailed through the waters of the Malay archipelago for centuries. Some of their vessels succumbed to inclement weather, leaks or attack and ended at the bottom of the sea.

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MOL hikes intra-Asia rates US$50/TEU for short haul, $100/TEU for long Double-digit growth in Asia Pacific logistics to continue - report New Zealand's quake-struck Lyttelton profits soar 34.4pc to US$10 million Fight tax that helps rivals and denies you boxes, Seattle, Tacoma tell farmers Singapore manufactures up 7.4pc in July, but demand weakens in sectors Safmarine enhances Europe-West Africa services with speedy transits Cambodian anti-terror executive thanks MOL for deliverying first aid vehicles American warehousing rises to meet the needs of soaring internet sales World Food Programme to use CMA CGM containers to take food to Somalia Wal-Mart says logistics efficiency reduces impact of rising fuel costs UPS buys 100 electric trucks to meet stringent California emission standards Royal Air Maroc to shed 1,500 jobs to reduce US$231,057 in weekly losses Indonesian Chamber of Commerce seeks delay in strict air cargo screening Memphis air cargo June up 2pc after 5pc May jump, domestic FedEx up 2pc

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Arshiya International partners with Tata BlueScope to boost logistics infrastructure DAMCO reports positive H1 2011 despite challenging market environment Financial crisis may not affect global freight industry: Report SCI celebrates golden jubilee DP Worlds H1 profit up 36 pc Revamped EOU scheme must help boost investments, build capacity: EPCES

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Cargo traffic on the rise in Azerbaijan Haulage companies in Azerbaijan transported 8% more cargo between January and July 2011 than in H1/2010. According to a report published by the Azerbaijan state statistics committe... Continental Tires plans major ramp-up in India Following the recent acquisition of the Modi Tyres Company by Continental, the new entity Continental India is ramping up its operations significantly in both replacement and OEM b... Air New Zealand posts good cargo performance Air New Zealand has announced normalised earnings before taxation of NZD 75 million (EUR 43 million) for the twelve months to 30 June. The result is 45% down compared to the 2010 f... Rail container handling up in port of Barcelona The railway is gaining ground in the port of Barcelona, for cargo transported to and from the port area. According to the latest statistical report on railfreight between January a... Sydney ports with new record The Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) has announced that container traffic through Port Botany exceeded 2 million teu in a financial year for the first time, having loaded and dischar... Air Mauritius extends contract with Traxon Europe Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of the republic of Mauritius, recently extended and expanded its contract with Traxon Europe, an international provider of electronic airfreight com... K+N appoints Yngve Ruud as manager for northwestern Europe Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Yngve Ruud as its new regional manager for northwestern Europe, with effect from 1 October. He will succeed Tim Scharwath, who will become a member of ... New M&M express links in Central Asia The international transport and logistics enterprise Militzer & Münch (M&M), which is headquartered in St Gallen (Switzerland), is expanding its services by adding express ... Hamburg Süd expanding in Central America Hamburg Süd is set to expand its coverage of the west coast of Central America from 4 September, by joining APL in a two-loop service. Hamburg Süd will provide one vessel to string... Brunel Awards winners announced The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the International Union of Railroad (UIC) have jointly announced that 44 projects from twelve nations have been recognised for desig... Boeing and Delta in massive B737 order Boeing and Delta Air Lines have announced an order for 100 next-generation B737-900ER airplanes. The large single-aisle aircraft order, with a list-price value of more than USD 8.5... New Spain-Algeria liner service The German shipping line Sloman Neptun Schiffahrts Aktiengesellschaft Bremen is set to launch a regular liner service between Spain's Mediterranean coast and Algeria. The "MS ... CMA CGM foundation to help Somalia A CMA CGM corporate foundation has joined forces with the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency at the forefront in the fight against hunger, to transport aid to th... APL Logistics wins second Rosemount award APL Logistics has received the best supplier award from Rosemount, a subsidiary of the global manufacturing technology giant Emerson Electric Company, for the second year in a row.... Toll Group reports impressive sales increase The Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has reported sales revenue of AUD 8.2 billion for the year ended 30 June, up by 18% on the prior year. Total operating profi...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Crowley takes delivery of tenth ATB in 650-series newbuild program New barge building operation to open at former Tallulah shipyard site British canal boat completes three years of fuel-cell operation Leslie B. Eadie III to command Maine Maritime Academy training ship Jumbo Offshore wins wind farm installation contract GL SeaScout installed on 14,000 TEU containership Austal cats head for Guadeloupe LaHood names members of new MTS advisory council

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Tenth new 650-series ATB goes to work for Crowley Maritime Final air cargo screening rule set in place by TSA OOCL adding two new Super-Port Panamax gantry cranes Horizon Lines reaches new agreement for refinance plan Trucking group responds to electronic recorder court decision

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AUGUST 29, 2011
CMA CGM profits slip 72% Fuel costs hit profits amid 'difficult' operating environment Alpha-Eurobank merger heralds bigger force in Greek ship finance On current business the expanded bank would vault into the top five lenders to Greek shipowners MSC picks Tauranga as its NZ hub Port of Tauranga gets an edge over its rival Auckland as MSC chooses it as the only New Zealand port of call for its new Oceania Express service Jaya net profit falls 19% No quick recovery in OSV charter rates likely says owner and shipbuilder Jaya Rongsheng inks pact with China Development Bank Shipyard adds $4.7bn in credit to recent agreements with banks worth more than $10bn Offshore construction buoys STX Europe profits Second quarter Ebitda $98, up year on year $38.2m Follow the leader? The current market malaise, clearly, is everyone else's fault What is Cosco thinking? What is Cosco thinking? Is it desperation, audacity, hubris or all three that is driving the Chinese giant right now? Bargain hunters prepare to bag distressed deals KG opportunity fund specialist Oltmann predict rash of acquisition opportunities for anticyclical investors Omega Navigation hits back at HSH Nordbank Chapter 11 challenge Bank's attempt to force us out of Cahpter 11 is "groundless and offensive" says company lawyer Chinese steel mills use more local ore Production figures suggest reduced Chinese reliance on iron ore imports Dry bulk utilisation rates approach key 90% level as demand picks up Reconstruction in Japan is one factor that has tightened the supply of tonnage available Horizon Lines completes mammoth recapitalisation Noteholders to own up to 95% of company after debt-for-equity swap; reverse stock split announced to stave off delisting Evergreen profit down 98% in second quarter $10m operating loss offset by investment gains leaving net profit for the quarter at $2.8m Owners and managers 'unaided' in fight against piracy, says Paradise Greece based manager confirms release of 'Polar' after 10 months captivity, but slams failed international policies Zim remains in the red Israeli line posts $68m second quarter loss as freight rates keep lines in the doldrums Star Reefers awarded damages from JFC Russian fruit importer ordered to pay $16.5m

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AUGUST 29, 2011
CSX Expands Columbus Intermodal Terminal CSX will spend $59 million to expand its intermodal terminal in Columbus, Ohio, leveraging its new terminal to the north... Purolator Adds Three US Offices Canadian logistics company Purolator International said it plans to open three more branch offices in the U.S. this year, after... Diesel Prices Rise First Time In Six Weeks Diesel prices across the United States rose 1 cent in the week ending Aug. 29, increasing for the first time... LAX Freight Decline Accelerates in July Freight tonnage at Los Angeles International declined for the fourth straight month in July, falling 7.3 percent in an accelerating... Consumer Spending Jumps 0.8 Percent Consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July, the Commerce Department reported, as strong demand for motor vehicles led the strongest... Clean Energy Fuels Gets $150 Million Boost Three global investors will pump $150 million into a U.S. company that plans to build a nationwide network of natural... DOT's Summer Stimulus Nears $2.2 Billion The Department of Transportation has paid out nearly $2.2 billion to states in stimulus project funds this summer. The... CMA CGM Forecasts Positive 2011 CMA CGM expects 2011 to be a positive year despite reporting a 72 percent year-over year decline in first-half profit... Court Overturns Onboard Truck Recorder Rule A federal appeals court overturned a rule that would require certain trucking companies to use electronic onboard recorders to monitor... Post-Storm Flooding, Road Debris Slows Trucking Major trucking companies along the U.S. East Coast were restricting operations Monday in some areas hardest hit by the high... Star Reefers Wins $16.5 Million in Damages Star Reefers won $16.5 million in damages from a Russian fruit importer that terminated charters on the Norwegian ship-owner's refrigerated... Maersk Line Launches Ecuador-Europe Service Maersk Line is launching a direct service connecting Ecuador with Spain, Turkey and the Black Sea in late September, as... Big Lots Keeps Inventory Low in "Fragile" Market Big Lots is comfortable with its inventory levels being down more than 70 percent year-over-year, considering the "fragile" consumer market.... Ports Open After Irene, Trucks and Rails Resume Service Major East Coast ports re-opened Monday and trucking and railroad companies slowly resumed services as they began making a full... APL Logistics Takes "Cautious" Outlook Into 2012 APL Logistics is taking a "cautious" outlook for the rest of the year and into 2012, despite a strong first...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
MSC to start ANZ-Americas service CMA CGM to work with WFP in Somalia Horizon moves ahead with its recapitalisation plan FECR to build ICTF at Port Everglades European container outlook looks poor

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Jumbo jumps on wind gig Dutch heavy-lift operator prepares to send DP2 to Denmark to support Anholt Wind Farm project. USCG collars Greek owner Dianik Bross Shipping Corp in hot water as port state inspectors in California uncover magic pipe inside bulker. Augustea torches bulker Diversified Italian owner trims dry fleet as cash buyers pay a premium for Drummond Voyager, sources say. CMA CGM sinks Profit plummets 72% in the first-half but French liner giant's expansion efforts will continue, Saade says. DB: VL lay-ups unlikely Tanker owners will miss out on seasonal upswing if they pull the plug in response to rock-bottom rates, analyst warns. ORIG activates exchange DryShips drilling subsidiary prepares Times Square migration as parent makes good on a promise to swap shares. STX Europe profit soars Revenues fall but outlook for cruise, ferry and offshore shipbuilding expected to continue to improve. Mols heads for loss Danish ferry company says annual deficit could be up to DKK 80m after first-half result weakens. Maersk launches Med run Danish container line deploying eight ships to bring South American bananas to Europe. Iran deal costs bank dear JP Morgan Chase in largest ever sanctions busting settlement over IRISL and other deals. Seven boxships cut Four Asian lines reduce capacity on routes between Bangladesh, Singapore and Sri Lanka as losses mount. Yang Ming slumps to loss Taiwanese container line follows other big owners in posting first half deficit in falling markets. Slow Pentagon aids Maersk Danish liner giant a top recipient of $720m bonanza for late returned shipping containers. Cargoship goes adrift Sandfrakt's Norholm manages to restore limited power in severe North Sea gales. DSME takes a stake in HMM Hyundai Merchant Marine stock soars as cross chaebol share deal follows order for five mega containerships. Frontline still a "sell" Nordea says John Fredriksen's tanker company needs to shed tonnage as rates stay weak in third quarter.

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AUGUST 29, 2011
COAC meeting Horizon Lines announces refinancing Horizon Lines, the nation's largest domestic container shipping company, said Friday it has entered into a definitive deal to refinance its debt with a group of noteholders who will become the majority shareholders of the company upon completion o... MSC delays, lowers Asia/Med peak fees Mediterranean Shipping Co. has updated delayed and lowered its planned peak season surcharges on shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean. As of Thursday, MSC said it had postponed a planned peak season fee from Asia to east Med, Black Sea, and No... Seago to raise intra-Europe rates Seago Line, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group's intra-Europe specialist carrier, said last week it plans to raise rates Oct. 1. The rate increases apply to shipments to and from northern Europe-Scandinavia-Baltic ports and Greece/Turkey, and southboun... MSC assesses Chennai congestion fee Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will implement a congestion surcharge on shipments from Asia to the Indian port of Chennai. The fee, effective Sept. 1, is $75 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot container. A trucke... OOCL vet Wong to retire in October Wong Liner carrier OOCL said last week that long-serving executive Henry Wong, director of corporate logistics and fleet management, will retire from the company on Oct. 31. Paul Devine, senior vice president of sales of OOCL (USA), will be appoint... U.S. economy grew 1% in Q2 The U.S. economy grew even slower than previously thought in the second quarter. The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday reported gross domestic product for the period grew 1 percent compared to 1.3 percent in its initial estimate. First quarter out... OOCL expanded Kaohsiung terminal OOCL said Monday it has ordered two super-post-Panamax gantry cranes for its Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in the Port of Kaohsiung. The crane purchases are part of a project to expand capacity at KAOCT, which already has six post-Panamax c... New MTSNAC members picked The U.S. Transportation Department has appointed 29 members to the new Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), established to advise the department on marine transportation issues. The department has asked MTSNAC to develop... U.S. forges ahead on supply chain security strategy Developing the U.S. government's national strategy for securing the global supply chain has bogged down in the White House's National Security Council, where it has been under review since at least early April, a Department of Homeland Security of...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Crowley commissions new barge 'This class has a long history of safe petroleum transportation and offers compelling economics and exceptional performance.' Fujairah prices mixed Deliveries available for supply up to and including September 12 in Cape Town. Russia: Export tax on fuel oil climbs again Russia approves new tax structure for crude oil and oil product exports. North European bunker markets rise Little demand in Piraeus. Search for shipping agent 'lost overboard' from bunker tanker MPA asks vessels to keep clear of Bedok Jetty. ECA will 'hit oldest cruise ships hardest' Bank warns of 'significant' impact when North American ECA is enforced. Asian refiners 'able to meet' 2012 sulphur standard Refiners in two key Asian bunker markets 'able to supply IFO with a sulphur content of no more than 3.50%'. Bunker prices mixed at start of week Supplies of bunker material sufficient at key Asian ports. PSVs to be built with 'innovative' propulsion system Vessels to be fitted with Siemen's Blue multi-drive low-voltage propulsion system. Aviation case in EU holds 'great implications' for shipping Brussels' proposal to regulate GHG emissions from shipping in EU 'will be heavily influenced by outcome of aviation case,' says Carbon Positive. Singapore police investigates alleged bunker 'theft' Bunker tanker owner claims MGO was taken while vessel was at the Tuas Anchorage. EU approves Lubrizol acquisition Berkshire Hathaway gets nod to acquire Lubrizol for $9 billion.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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