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BRIEFS

April 2, 2012

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*Shipping News* Wilbur Ross mulls over further investments in shipping Billionaire Wilbur Ross said he's considering further investments in shipping as financial distress within the maritime industry intensifies. Baltic sea index up on higher capesize rates The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Friday as rates for large capesize vessels climbed for a fourth straight day on higher iron ore activity.

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China Cosco posts 255pc loss of US$1.66 billion, boxes lose $1 billion Hutchison profits up 14pc to US$1.51 million in 2011, revenue rises 12pc Asia-Europe freight rates rise again, soaring 21pc to US$1,660/TEU United States manufactured durables sales increase 2.2pc in February Breakbulk, general cargo resurgent, but desperate box ships want in Shanxi's road transport volume hit 111 million tonnes in first two months Mumbai's Nehru port reopens after government, protesters come to terms Chennai port blocked, but container backlog clearance expected today SinOceanic II takes delivery of 13,100-TEU ship from Hyundai Heavy Prefab houses for Chinese railway builders leaves Tianjin for Ethiopia China's logistics companies still face heavy pressure as demand slows Singapore port authority chief looks to bright future with Panama Canal Cargolux suffers 2011 net loss of US$18.3 million as revenue rises 8.4pc UPS-TNT combo tops DHL, dwarfs FedEx in Europe, but not in Asia Gujarat garment air exports fall, but rescued by new products: Emirates American Airlines Cargo files for bankruptcy, then goes on spending spree

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A different event with the right focus Capesize hire costs at 14-year low CMA CGM awarded two prizes for excellent customer service Hanjin Shipping announces new Europe service catering to south, east India Moore Stephens warns on new trap under UK tonnage tax SCI merges Europe, Med services Sea Marshals first to gain new armed guard insurance Ship agents under increasing pressure from telex releases JN Port achieves new high of over 4.3 m TEUs in 2011-12 Kandla Port tops again in cargo handling V.O. Chidambaranar Port begins cargo handling trials at new berth Vizhinjam Seaport bid to be renegotiated Exporters welcome BRICS decision to trade in local currencies Forex reserves rise to $ 295.14 bn Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-4 A. S. Shipping Agencies appointed new CEE network member in India Fairstar Heavy Transport contracted to provide services for Chevrons Nigerian project Project cargo training helps with succession planning

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MARCH 30, 2012
Air Namibia postpones regional service launch The southern African carrier Air Namibia has postponed its planned service resumption on the Windhoek - Harare (Zimbabwe) route and the new service launch on the Windhoek - Gaboron... JAL Cargo fuel surcharge from April With effect from 1 April 2009, the Japanese airline JAL has been adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average fuel price of Singapore... LH Cargo to add Montevideo to its network The German carrier Lufthansa Cargo offers flights to 303 destinations in 99 countries. New in the cargo carrier's global network is the Chinese metropolis Chongqing. Kolkata (Indi... GM award for Grimaldi Group The Italian carrier Grimaldi Group has been recognised by the US-based car manufacturer General Motors as a 2011 world class automotive supplier of the year. Grimaldi was chosen ... Canadian Government to invest in Montreal and St Lawrence Denis Lebel, the Canadian minister of transport, infrastructure and communities, has announced that his country's federal government will invest in the enhancement of the container... New centre of excellence for MAN vehicles in Central Switzerland The German vehicle manufacturer MAN recently opened its new centre of excellence in Emmen (Switzerland), following a two-year planning and construction period. Inspection lanes, di... PCC Intermodal received the AEOS certificate The Polish transport service provider PCC Intermodal has received the authorized economic operator/security and safety certificate (AEOS). This certification is an important asset ... Online Systemlogistik collaborating with OneExpress The German forwarding alliance Online Systemlogistik für Spedition & Service GmbH has set up an alliance with OneExpress Italia SpA. The latter forwarding collaboration operate... SBB Cargo: 2011 results The Swiss railfreight service provider SBB Cargo posted a loss of CHF 55 million in 2011, and saw its transport performance slip by 5.8% to 12.346 billion ntkm. At a press conferen... Osec names new head of communication and marketing Osec, Switzerland's trade promotion network, has appointed Bianca Rühle-Heeb as head of its communication and marketing division. She will take up her tasks in mid April, replacing... SASI with two new appointments Strategic Aviation Solutions International (SASI) has appointed two new senior advisors to the company. Uwe Beck, senior advisor property and facilities, was responsible for leadin... Kerry Logistics reports strong growth in turnover and profits in 2011 Kerry Logistics reported a 47% increase in turnover to HKD 16.034 billion (USD 2.061 billion) and boosted its net profit by 11% to HKD 740 million (USD 95 million) in 2011, excludi... Ceva Logistics announces two year contract renewal with Renault in Brazil Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year contract extension with Renault in Brazil for the receipt, storage and consolidation of automotive parts for expor... Agility obtains good distribution practice certification in Ireland The global logistics service provider Agility has obtained good distribution practice (GDP) certification for its pharmaceutical competence centre (PCC) in Ireland. The certificate...

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MARCH 30, 2012
Azamara Quest arrives in Sandakan, Malaysia, under own power Giant ice-class AHTS on sea trials following completion by Chouest Ingalls Shipbuilding gets $76 million to buy materials for seventh NSC Former Vinashin chief gets 20 year prison sentence Corvus batteries chosen for Europe's first hybrid tugboat

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MARCH 30, 2012
Port of Bellingham warns public to stay clear of Squalicum Harbor fire Weekly rail freight traffic delivers up/down numbers Three parties pre-qualify for Panama Canal bridge project Maersk Line announces plans for Asia/US general rate increase Crowley works new contract with Puerto Rico Teamsters

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MARCH 30, 2012
Britain remembers vital role of shipping in Falklands War Merchant fleet critical to 1982 conflict Atlantic Conveyor loss a serious blow Master awarded posthumous DSC Damco system irons out purchase order wrinkles Damco says its Dynamic Flow Control can offer 'significant' savings by making it simpler to update purchase orders and optimise container fill rates It's the meaning that matters We have sustainable fishing and sustainable ship technology, but do we have a financially sustainable industry? NY-NJ cost-cutting targets non-union benefits Savings pegged at $41m through to end-2013 VLCC earnings reach highest levels since February 2011 But can Middle East-Asia spot prices top $50,000 a day? Nordic Tankers' fleet sale to spark consolidation Industry sees arrival of new 120-ship chemical tanker entity as smaller companies struggle to survive Snake oil or solution? Scepticism about overhyped technologies can become a Luddite refusal to change Cosco still upbeat after heavy loss Chinese shipping conglomerate talks about acquisitions and attacks Vale over giant vessels Exmar orders eight medium LPG carriers Company opts for hi-spec 'green' vessels Suez terminal hit by go-slow Action by 800 workers over benefits disrupts operations at Port Said hub Capesize owners anchoring for better days Week ahead will be slow, affected by Easter and Chinese holidays Seaborne coal trade will top 1trn tonnes by 2016 Macquarie outlook bullish despite rising Chinese and Mongolian output Diana snaps up seven-year-old panamax for less than $21m Confirmation of Mining Star deal comes a day after ice-class vessel orders HHLA forecasts 5% growth Terminal operator predicts rise in box handling above market average MPC Capital back in the black Restructured KG house makes €1m profit as it negotiates new finance deal with banks Evergreen in $105m yearly loss Negative result follows 12% drop in operating income EU funding to aid BCT expansion Project will increase box capacity at Polish port by 60% in three years Faint whiff of optimism While many owners still face financial difficulties, there is hope for the future of environmental technologies Attica flags up bank talks after latest loss Fuel costs and diminished traffic continue to bite Greek ferry lines Adani Ports gets $1.2bn refinancing loan Money from Australian and Asian lenders will refinance bridge loan for Abbot Point coal terminal Cosco shocker China's biggest shipping company needs to explain how it will make money this year GasLog completes IPO at $14 a share Despite modest debut LNG offering gives NYSE cause for cheer Sanko Steamship grasps three-month lifeline Shipowner forced to sell vessels as creditors freeze debts repayments

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MARCH 30, 2012
Damen taking over SOBRENA THE DUTCH shipbuilding and repair group Damen told Fairplay this afternoon its bid for leading French ship repairer SOBRENA had been accepted by a court in Brest Hamburg approves €420M Hapag investment HAMBURG's state parliament has approved a €420M ($560.82M) investment in box giant Hapag-Lloyd More strength seen for vehicle carriers THE CAR carrier business is outperforming most shipping sectors these tough times, and its short-term outlook looks brighter still, RS Platou Markets said Victims' relatives settle RELATIVES of five Indian fishermen who were killed in a collision with a bulker told Kerala High Court today they have agreed to a settlement Indian court clears sailing of ship in slayings A TANKER from which the shots were allegedly fired that killed two fishermen has been conditionally released by an Indian court GSI's profits fall CHINESE shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International today announced a 38% drop in profits for 2011 China COSCO unveils deep losses THE BOX shipping, logistics and drybulk giant China COSCO Holdings has reported deep losses for 2011 Lingering oversupply seen A REPORT from a ratings agency has warned that shipping worldwide can expect oversupply pressures until at least 2014, plus a growing credit squeeze that hampers lending Box alliances could mitigate ULCS threat BOX CARRIER alliances could mitigate the threat of overcapacity on Asia/Europe box trades, Credit Suisse has predicted Box giants risk negative cashflow MAJOR box carriers could resort to more secondary offerings in equity markets, warned shipping analyst Janet Lewis Asian IPOs exceed 2008 totals IPO TOTALS for Asian shipping groups have risen steadily since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a Standard Chartered Bank report has found

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MARCH 30, 2012
Family Dollar to Increase Inventory 20 Percent Family Dollar Stores' plan to increase inventory up to 20 percent by adding new products and opening up to 500... FMCSA Closes Unsafe Utah Trucking Firm Federal regulators shut down trucking firm Reliable Transportation, citing the carrier and its owner for "countless" violations of driver work... China Merchants Profit Drops 5.2 Percent China Merchants Holdings reported a 5.2 percent year-over-year drop in net profit for 2011 even as the volume of containers... Drewry Questions Whether Rate Increases Will Hold Although spot freight rates on the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes have risen dramatically as a result of the general... Protests at India's Port Nehru End India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) resumed operations on Thursday night following the end of a three-day campaign of... ILA, USMX Exchange Contract Proposals, Express 'Optimism' The International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf coast employers exchanged initial contract proposals and expressed optimism about reaching... Expeditors' Rose Denies Price-Fixing Allegations Expeditors International of Washington "vigorously denied" price-setting allegations that resulted in a $5.5 million fine from the European Commission. ... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike India-US Rates Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian Subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, starting... Kerry Logistics Profit up 11 Percent Kerry Logistics booked substantial growth in turnover and profit last year as its investments in China and Southeast Asia started... Delaware Truckers Charged With Shipper, Tax Fraud Two trucking company owners already charged with defrauding a shipper customer now face charges that they tried to scam the... Air China and Cathay Pacific Increase Cooperation in Shanghai Air China and Cathay Pacific are extending their cooperation by establishing a joint venture ground handling company in Shanghai. ... Maersk to Clear Backlogs, Raise Rates on North Europe-Asia Services Maersk will clear backlogs on North Europe-Asia services by early May and introduce a new general rate increase from the... NY-NJ Port Authority to Create Single Security Department The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will consolidate all its security functions into a new department as... China Cosco Reports $1.66 Billion 2011 Loss China Cosco Holdings swung to a full-year net loss of $1.66 billion in 2011, according to Chinese accounting standards, because... Nippon Express Buys US Logistics Firm AGS Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that it has acquired a 100 percent stake in U.S. logistics... Challenges Mount in Trans-Atlantic Shipping Lanes The trans-Atlantic trade, long the most stable of the east-west shipping markets in terms of freight rates and vessel capacity,... Port Development: Baltimore's Inside Track? The Port of Baltimore, despite being on the doorstep of one of the world's wealthiest consumer markets, has struggled to... Infrastructure Investment: The Long View At the risk of trying to make sense out of nonsense, here's a question: When Congress and the administration cite... MOL Expands Africa-Asia Shipping Services MOL will expand its container shipping services between Asia and Africa with a new route next month. The company's... PSA Sees Profits Fall Despite Global Volume Growth Singapore's PSA Group recorded a 3.7 percent drop in profits last year despite volumes handled at its global portfolio of...

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MARCH 30, 2012
PSCCHC facility offers increased draft Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Co [PSCCHC] the state-controlled operator of the container terminal in West Port Said, has announced that its quayside draft ... Samskip adds Norwegian port to its portfolio Multimodal container logistics operator, Samskip, has added the Norwegian port of Flekkefjord, to its offering on the weekly NWC [Norwegian West Coast] to Rotterdam ... HHLA still keeping shareholders happy Hamburg's largest stevedore Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) made another healthy profit last year, underlining the very favourable conditions of the container ... HPH shows resilience in 2011 Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, revealed the continuing resilience of this business sector as ... CMHI posts healthy results for 2011 China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) saw revenue port operations grow in 2011 on the back of a rise in cargo handled and the 'nurturing of new profit growth ... COSCO at top of red ink list China COSCO Holdings has plummeted into the red for 2011 with a huge net loss of USD1.4 billion. This compares to a 2010 profit of USD1.3 billion. Revenue plunged ... DP World expects EBITDA margins to continue improving Speaking at the annual results announcement yesterday, DP World chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said he was confident that operating margins at the port operating ... Maersk asks its North European clients to pay more But that is not until Europe's shippers are able to book their cargo with the Danish carrier again after its immediate 'booking stop' imposed last week.Indeed, ... ZIM Line sees recovery ahead Israel's flag carrier, ZIM Line, has posted a thumping loss for 2011 but pointed to a 'discernable' recovery in the market supported by increased freight rates' ...

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MARCH 30, 2012
Bodouroglou's battle cry Paragon CEO says unbalanced relationship between owners and charterers is a major threat to industry's long-term health. Arctic joins DSX fuel debate Norwegian equity guru praises fuel-efficient bulker newbuildings on the heels of Diana Shipping's spending spree. Grand China burns TMT Nobu Su-backed VLOO owner storms New York court with million-dollar claim against "cash starved" Asian operator. Cantor exits shipping New York firm chops maritime banker Geoff Martin only days after seeing off analyst Natasha Boyden on march out of sector. GasLog down on NYSE debut Shares in Wall Street newcomer follow a familiar pattern as they slip below the curtailed offer price. River Princess going slowly Bulker stuck on Goan beach for 12 years is finally being dismantled. Platou sounds capesize alarm Wave of bankruptcies a danger if rates do not pick up, RS Platou Markets says. Falcon's wings clipped Vietnamese bulker arrested at port of Paradip in India over unpaid fuel bill. Diana strikes again Bulker binge tops $78m as Simeon Palios-led shipowner pounces on a third panamax in less than two days. Sietas sell-off gains pace Sale of long-established German shipbuilder steps up a gear as receiver talks to prospective buyers. Subsea 7 wins SURF gig Kristian Siem's offshore owner adds $175m to its coffers with another North Sea contract. Sincere slides Taiwanese bulker owner records 2011 earnings fall as operating costs rise. Recruiting the right stuff Searching for brokers, commercial mortality, talking nonsense BP style and cordon bleu feasting in a pirate camp. Farstad returns to STX OSV Karl Johan Bakken-led offshore owner to pay over $200m for two more AHTS ships.

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MARCH 30, 2012
Maersk announces booking stop to Europe U.S. finds China subsidizes solar panel exports Pirate ransom ban could endanger crews Hanjin plans 2 new TP services U.S. politicians weigh in on port labor situation Bank of America launches supply chain portal Official U.S. ballast rule to be released Monday COSCO/Hanjin start new Asia-US Gulf service EU hammers forwarders in fixing case LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions

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MARCH 30, 2012
Bunker prices fall as week ends Trading was quiet on the US Gulf, local players told Bunkerworld. Dan-Bunkering to expand into the Americas New Houston office will be led by Hans Lind Dollerup. Risler Bunkering closed for holiday Employees will be contactable on their mobile phones. Prices falling across the board Average demand in Hamburg. CEPSA reshuffles management, traders A number of changes in management at CEPSA Marine Fuels as part of global restructuring. Prices falling in Fujairah Good demand and avails reported in Middle East hub. Oil terminal will make Cyprus an 'energy trading hub' Work on Vassiliko terminal to begin 'almost immediately'. Bunker suppliers seeing 'critical vendor' status challenged Lawyers panel warns that US bankruptcy courts no longer giving priority to bunker debts. More bunker grades could trigger insurance claims Association of marine insurers 'paying close attention' to impact on engines. NYK Line receives certification for latest revision of SEEMP SEEMP certification in compliance with latest IMO guidelines adopted by MEPC 63. Bunker prices falling in key Asia markets Good supplies of marine fuel at major Asian ports sufficient on Friday. Gas shipping firm orders environmental friendly LPG newbuilds Vessels to include LNG/LPG bunker fuel tanks, scrubber and ballast water treatment systems. Sulphur regulation to change 'character' of bunker industry LNG 'answer' to meet challenges faced by ship operators, says GL-Futureship Vice President. Tanker firm orders vessel efficiency management software NAPA-DSME Power software able to save up to 5% of a tanker's fuel costs, says maritime software firm. 'Significant' increase in bunker costs puts pressure on China Cosco The Hong Kong-listed firm swings to loss in 2011 as bunker costs increase by 34.9%. Indian shipping companies 'planning' to increase freight rates Due to increase in fuel costs and reduced revenues, says India's Union Minister of Shipping. Oil recovery system to be marketed in China Chinese market 'now mature' to undertake the maritime passive safety technology, says Chinese firm.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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