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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 31, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic dry index falls 3.5% to 3-week low The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a third day on Friday as sluggish demand for iron ore cargoes continued to weigh on sentiment. Private guards not seen as long-term solution to piracy Privately armed merchant ships have a 100 per cent success rate against Somali pirates, experts say, but using guards is wrapped in red-tape and dogged by fears over sending hired guns to sea.

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China Cosco reports loss of US$325.8 million in third quarter Cosco Pacific reports Q3 loss of 5.5pc Asia-Europe rates fall 4.3 pc but Asia-US west coast rates buck trend China 9-month rail cargo and passenger movement ahead of schedule Cargotec Q3 operating profit soars 29pc to US$75.2 million MOL's 3Q transpacific on-time improves DP World global container throughput surges 10 per cent to 14.4 million TEU in 3Q Singapore global chef tour showcased in ocean container, HK on Nov 11-12 Hactl September cargo down 7.8pc to 223,623 tonnes, Q3 down 5.8pc Cargoitalia establishes new Ondemand division to cope with ACMI growth China Eastern's September cargo volume up 4pc Air China September cargo volume down 2.5 per cent

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Coastal Shipping Policy in December, Shipping Secretary tells ICCSA workshop DB Schenker wins Freight Forwarder of the Year - International award at MALA 2011 Lloyds Register keen to enhance services in India SCI's Golden Jubilee celebrations conclude in style Goas iron ore exports set to fall due to govt curbs India, Indonesia agree to resolve issues affecting trade Spices exports down 23 pc in April-Aug. Textile firms may be hit due to imports from Bangladesh CONCOR flags off first train from Baroda to Mundra CONCOR wins 'India Pride' award 'soars to 11-month high at 48.76 Assocham projects 7L cr. losses due to poor logistics infra Cabinet clears National Manufacturing Policy India-EU FTA unlikely before 2012 Nepal PM keen on attracting Indian investors Patel calls for tariff barriers to check power equipment imports SMEs business confidence down in Q3: CII German team to talk business in Chennai, Pune on Nov. 14, 17 Leading by being open & giving Kübler moves two 135-tonne Kamag transporters

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Swan Container Line calls at Hamburg again Swan Container Line is set to connect Hamburg with St Petersburg again. The 868 teu "Robert" will make the first departure on 11 November. The 1,008 teu "Baltic Swan... Russian Railways agrees terms to develop hybrid locomotive Russian Railways has agreed the technical terms of reference during the development stage of the TEM9H SinaraHybrid, a shunting locomotive with a hybrid engine. The project to deve... DB Schenker Logistics bundles rail-related FTL activities DB Schenker Logistics has bundled its rail-related full truck load activities in Germany under the roof of Transa Spedition. Schenker Deutschland has thus transferred the activitie... Carrefour to test Renault electric power truck Carrefour is set to test the electric 16 t Renault Midlum truck in France. The vehicle is the largest electric-powered truck on the roads. During the one year tests it will supply ... Scottish haulier buys Dennison trailers John Mitchell Haulage and Warehousing, one of Scotland's largest family-owned hauliers, has taken delivery of 52 Dennison sliding skeletal trailers. They are replacements for exist... Cargo declines in port of St Petersburg The four stevedoring companies in the Sea Port of Saint Petersburg group handled 8.6 million t of cargo in the first nine months of 2011, 5% less than in the same period in 2010. T... Carsten Schmidt new Gefco Deutschland overland head The German subsidiary of the French logistics company Gefco has appointed Carsten Schmidt as the head of its overland operations. In this role, Schmidt will be part of the executiv... DB Schenker Logistics expanding in Ulm DB Schenker Logistics is further expanding its logistics capacities in Ulm (Germany), thus securing faster access to sale and procurement markets in the region, explained Schenker.... Additional business for Ceva with Chrysler Group The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has extended its relationship with the Fiat Group by signing new contracts that include supply chain management for all Chrysler Group brands (Chr... DSV posts higher earnings in Q3 The global transport and logistics services provider DSV, headquartered in Brøndby (Denmark), posted a slight fall in group sales in the third quarter of this financial year, to EU... Oman Air postpones new Zurich link Oman Air has postponed the launch of a Muscat-Zurich link to December. The original launch date was 30 October, but it has now been put back to 2 December. WFS Paris CDG station awarded Iata Isago certificate Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport has become the latest station served by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to be awarded a safety audit for ground operations certificate (Isago) by th... Iberia launches Luanda service Iberia is launching a service between Madrid and Luanda today, making it the first airline with nonstop flights between Spain and Angola. The new link to Luanda is expected to enha...

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
BAE Systems Mobile shipyard launches Jones Act tanker MaK propulsion engines chosen for Ostensjo OSV building in Spain Sembcorp Marine wins $300 million FSO conversion contract 125th anniversary of Statue of Liberty MHI gets orders for two next-generation Moss type LNG carriers

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Port of Bellingham issues draft strategic budget for 2012 US rail freight traffic count edges up during week Coast Guard nabs semi-submersible carrying drugs in Western Caribbean Coast Guard keeping watch over disabled container ship K Line celebrates launch of new Kamsarmax bulk vessel

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
CSCL lines up $1.1bn box order Chinese box giant confirms newbuilding deal that could total 12 10,000 teu vessels Industry heavyweights in sustainable shipping drive Leading owners and shippers launch initiative to challenge slow pace of change Financial support would allow green technology to blossom State should step in if private sector fails to finance environmentally sound shipping Black Sea suezmax market set for further falls Brokers say price correction needs to occur between overvalued Mediterranean voyages and West Africa CSR is simply good business Shipping interests are starting to take idea of corporate ethics seriously The crisis of capitalism When we prosecute some poor captain for putting a ship ashore, while awarding generous severance payments and a vast pension pot to some reptile who has wrecked an entire company or even a nation, you have to wonder about priorities, and the meaning of justice Shipowners must show they care about captured crews Given that crewing is a huge cost, some owners are already tempted to turn a blind eye to their responsibilities HHI sales remain strong as drillships continue to be popular with owners Some $10bn of orders placed so far in 2011 as offshore, container and gas contracts rise Ecopetrol takes VLCC for one year from MISC at $20,000 per day Colombian oil company pays slightly above broker estimates for 12-month charter deals Asia-US west coast rates rise SCFI reports rates pick up on transpacific trips but declines on all other major routes UK government's ports policy statement welcomed Economic significance of ports and the contribution which ports can make to the UK economic recovery is recognised, says major ports group US warned of port investment shortfall Federal funding slow to match port investment in preparation for the Panama Canal expansion Global law enforcement turns attention to Somali money launderers Up to 40% of ransom payments could be used to fuel neighbouring countries' housing booms High utilisation rates boost CAI Box lessor forecasts increased demand Capesize rally faltering Rates begin dropping as cargo demand from China's steel mills falls IOPC elects new director Former director Willem Oosterveen decides against a second term after long-term sick leave European freight forwarding survey points to fall in throughputs Danske Bank index signals that expectations have dropped MOL orders two LNG tankers for 20-year contract with Osaka Gas Vessels will be first to use continuous cover over Moss-design tanks Significant investment needed in South American ports New study predicts problems in handling 13,000 teu vessels efficiently Aldo Grimaldi given standing ovation for contribution to Italian shipping Owner wins Cristoforo Colombo prize at the third Lloyd's List Italian Shipping Awards Costamare backs strength of major box carriers No likelihood of collapses or mergers among the big charterers, says Greek charter owner EU and Australia launch anti-piracy forum Meeting of Commonwealth heads of state is platform for countries to make stronger commitments North P&I look to ASP for new chairman Pratap Shirke takes over top role Proposed ban on US damages lawsuits sparks outrage Cruise lines to be main beneficiaries if non-US citizen crew unable to sue for injury Maersk shuns call for ship recycling in South Asia Switch in policy will take time and clear evidence of improvement in the work conducted in the yards Greek owners warn US of trade 'havoc' in piracy fall-out Two sides agree reaction has been inadequate, claims owners' body

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
NW Europe intermodal price rises sought PRICES for intermodal box moves among major ports in northwestern Europe are bound to increase sharply, according to German block train operators Beware stealth asbestos NEWBUILDINGS are likely to contain asbestos even if they are certified as free of the deadly material, a London conference has heard Precious unveils shock drop in profits THAILAND's No 2 drybulk carrier Precious Shipping said today that 3Q2011 net profits dropped 8.3% year on year to 199.78M baht ($6.5M) Disputes increasing as earnings drop QUARRELS among shipowners, charterers and suppliers are increasing as earnings slump, according to German defence club Schutzverein Deutscher Rehder Russia mulls joining Europe's shipping lobby A SHIPPING lobbying group's new boss has said Russia plans to join the European Network of Maritime Clusters Athens to seek a wider shipping economic role GREECE'S shipping tsar has revealed that Athens will soon present the parliament with legislation meant to increase shipping's contribution to the Greek economy Tonnage tilt aids Exmar EXMAR, the listed Belgian gas carrier operator, enjoyed a strong recovery in 3Q11, as freight rates firmed while the tonnage balance tilted toward owners Pacific Basin voices optimism on demand HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Pacific Basin said today it expects demand for Handysizes will hold up, even as China's economy cools MHI wins LNG JV newbuildings JAPAN'S leading carrier MOL and Osaka Gas International Transport today agreed to joint ownership of two LNG carriers to be built by Mitsubishi HI October fright for Capesizes CAPESIZE rates have plunged across the board in the biggest fall since 19 September KL staff spared the axe LAYOFFS will be excluded from Korea Line's rehabilitation, Fairplay was told today Floods hit Supramaxes SUPRAMAX rates in the Pacific have been battered by the floods in Thailand and slowing Chinese iron ore demand, brokers told Fairplay today

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Economist Says China Currency Key to U.S. Manufacturing The key to boosting U.S. manufacturing exports is to stop China from manipulating its currency, not striking free trade agreements,... Electrolux's Jensen On the 'Lack of Peak Season,' Shipper-Carrier Relations (Video) Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of Global Logistics for Electrolux, Singapore, gives his assessment on what he says was a... Former ILA Checker Pleads Guilty to Loan-Sharking A reputed New Jersey mobster and an International Longshoremen's Association checker pleaded guilty to state charges involving waterfront loan sharking... Rena Cargo Owners Begin Filing Claims Cargo owners have begun lodging claims against Mediterranean Shipping Co., the charterer of the grounded Rena in New Zealand. ... Jefferies' Leung on Shipping Prospects for 2012 (Video) Man Leung, senior vice president, Transport Analysis for Jefferies, Hong Kong, dicusses his thoughts on this year's peak season, gives... TSA's Conrad Asseses the Peak Season, Capacity Directions (Video) Brian Conrad, executive administrator for the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, USA, discusses his thoughts on how the 2011 peak season went,... Saia Profit Soared in Third Quarter Multiregional less-than-truckload carrier Saia nearly doubled its net profit year-over-year in the third quarter as revenue rose 14 percent to... Toy Imports Drop 9 Percent in September Containerized imports of toys fell 9 percent in September, their eighth straight month of year-over-year decline, and are unlikely to... LA Confident on Clean-Trucks Program at Supreme Court The Port of Los Angeles will enforce all concession requirements in its clean-truck program upheld in a recent ruling by... ABF Freight Builds Profit as Tonnage Declines Arkansas Best swung to a $12.3 million net profit in the third quarter from a loss a year ago despite... YRC Worldwide to Stay on Nasdaq Exchange Struggling trucking giant YRC Worldwide may stay on the Nasdaq stock exchange despite the low value of its stock, a... RailAmerica Profit Up 13.7 Percent, Carloads Down RailAmerica, operator of 43 small railroads in the U.S. and Canada, saw profit in the third quarter rise 13.7 percent... Rail Signs Pointing Higher The railroad industry expects to keep hauling more freight in the months ahead, but the profits should remain strong whether... Deep-Six the HMT The Federal Maritime Commission voted this month to investigate how important the Harbor Maintenance Tax is in prompting shippers to... Pricing Under Water In case you were stuck at an airport and missed the latest travel news, most major U.S. airlines raised their... Averaging Out Loss Q: Can you explain something called "general averaging" as it applies to marine carriers' liability for cargo loss and damage?... Japan Recovery Pushes ANA Cargo Surge All Nippon Airways reported a 72.1 percent gain in group net profit in the first half of its 2011 fiscal... Marseilles Container Traffic Falls 6 Percent Container traffic at Marseilles, France's largest port, fell 6 percent year-over-year in the first nine months of 2011, largely because...

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
China COSCO issues profit warning as it falls into red for Q3 11 Unifeeder declares St Petersburg winter surcharge Sea Consortium signs ship deal Carriers in Brazil/Europe trade boosted by food fair shipper contracts Lord joins WWL

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Injured docker targets Maersk Docker drags Danish liner dynasty and Greek operator Danaos into court over crushed hand. Westshore drafts broker Former Pareto stockbroker enlists with offshore intelligence powerhouse as a shipbroker. Otto rings profit alarm Lee Kok Wah-led shipyard and offshore syndicate readies Lion City for third-quarter loss. USCG busts four Intersee bulker tops US Coast Guard's latest port detention report following bayou bust. CSCL in giant order Hong Kong-listed owner pens potential $1.1bn contract which could stretch to a dozen ships. Two killed in smash Two other seafarers missing after clash between US boxship and general cargo vessel off Taiwan. Surprise loss for Evergreen Taiwanese container line is the latest to clock up a loss in Q3 and this time it was not expected. Moller's Nigeria expansion AP Moller-Maersk is almost certain to expand its Lagos port operation. Sanko sheds another couple Japanese owner tipped to have offloaded MR tanker pair as cash generation drive continues. Earnings miss hurts PGS Oslo-listed offshore owner sees shares slam into reverse after disappointing third quarter figures. Boxship crewman dies Lifeboat crew unable to save Filipino who fell ill on German vessel Laura Schulte off UK. Bird attacks manager Indian man suffers eye injuries after troublesome kingfisher invades ferry's dining room. A generous Greek with a gift Looking after shareholders, a shipowner's explanation challenged and cultivating a new chemical carrier venture. Daiichi bulker woes Japanese bulk carrier owner blames overtonnaging in all sectors for losses. Research ship towed Norwegian frigate gets a line to Johan Hjort after it lost power off Askvoll. USCG monitors boxship Horizon Tacoma partially disabled after losing propulsion en route to Anchorage, Alaska. Sembcorp slots another Singapore-listed shipyard wraps up VLCC conversion deal with ExxonMobil unit.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
K-Sea purchase boosts Kirby results COSCO loses $330 million in Q3 International Shipholding Q3 profits, military contracts China Shipping loss deepens in Q3 OOCL puts more big ships on Intra-Asia OOCL is increasing the vessel size it operates on its KTX 2 loop, linking Japan with South China and Thailand, from 2,742 TEUs to 4,562 TEUs. Its Japan to Singapore KTX 1 loop already has 4,500-TEU ships. Big China Shipping order for 10,000-TEU vessels Magnets? Sirens? Second ship aground near Tauranga A second container ship has run aground near the port of Tauranga where authorities are struggling to salvage the wrecked Rena. The 660-TEU Schelde Trader hit rocks after it lost power leaving Tauranga. Rena clean-up costs mount Costamare says its containership Rena is a total constructive loss. The incident will have a financial impact on the company but says it has insurance for pollution, salvage, clean up response, hull and machinery and third party claims. NYK enters Brazilian cabotage trade

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OCTOBER 28, 2011
Bunker prices uncertain in the Americas Crude futures lowered as Japanese factory production dropped in September. Bunker tanker shortlisted for Dutch award The vessel incorporates a range of fuel efficiency and emission-minimisation technologies. 'First movers' integral in LNG bunkering future Study says LNG has potential to become solution for many ships in North European ECAs when fuel sulphur content is restricted to 0.10%. Ganas joins Noble Group Move follows the departure of previous colleagues to the same company earlier this year. Fujairah market firms 180 cSt product limited in Cape Town. Bunker markets firm across Europe Wide range of prices in the Rotterdam spot market. German port to start LNG bunker supplies Gasnor says it is 'an important step' towards providing LNG in the region. Cruise company sees Q3 profits climb But looses on fuel option portfolio mean 2011 outlook has been downgraded. High bunker prices mean 'bigger ships' 'The way oil prices are going you have to operate the biggest possible ships,' says container line chief executive. 'State of the art' bunker terminal to open next year UK facility forms part of Cockett Marine Oil's 'ambitious plans.' Week ends with firm bunker prices Supplies of bunker fuels mixed at key Asian ports on Friday. Vopak launches 620,000 m3 storage terminal at Amsterdam port Terminal will have capacity increase to 1.2 million m3 in Q3 2012. Japanese firms order LNG fuelled gas carriers Each carrier capable of carrying 75,000 mt of LNG. Dam being built around Rena's submerged fuel tank Submerged starboard tank contains 320 mt of oil. Hong Kong shipping groups welcome possibility of ECA HKLSA and HKSOA 'pleased' to see Hong Kong government intending to 'inject much needed impetus.'

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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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