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November 2, 2012

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Horizon back in black, posts US$1.4 million profit, revenue rises 4.5pc New York restricts harbour to essential personnel, no electricity yet Savannah dredging plan gets long-awaited green light from Washington Charleston receives state funding of US$300 million for harbour dredging Singapore's Portek Indonesian and Algerian terminals enjoy 16pc box surge Guangzhou Port Group's investment in Nansha surpasses US$3.2 billion China's transport ministry takes steps to encourage cross-strait shipping New passenger railway in northeast China frees up grain capacity Third China-Vietnam road opens to drive growing tariff-free trade GAC Protective Solutions calls for non-lethal, anti-piracy approach Asian Logistics & Maritime Conference November 8 at HK Convention Centre Stuttgart box terminal first German tie-up with Rotterdam's InlandLinks ProLogis third quarter leasing activity increases 9pc in Europe Safmarine's 'Business Link' forum focuses on finding eco-solutions Schiphol has year's best cargo quarter, but still off 1.8pc from 2011 Boeing remains bullish about 20-year-outlook for global freighter demand IATA's Council Supply Chain Professionals annual conference highlights LA-Ontario September cargo volume falls 7pc as LAX throughput rises IJS Global having relocated, to re-focus on India, China and Australia Palau Airways chooses AAT ground handling at Hong Kong airport

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
SCI inducts another Panamax bulk carrier to fleet Chennai Port resumes operations post Nilam HBT has quit Haldia due to internal problems: Manish Jain JNPT awards 330-m terminal contract to DP World Maritime facilities on US East Coast gradually coming on stream post Sandy Sohar to showcase $ 14 bn port development plans at Seatrade INR turns moderately weak against dollar Need to address non-food manufactured product inflation: Fieo

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Emirates SkyCargo boosts Australian trade links 1 November: with today's service launch of four weekly flights between Dubai and Adelaide, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will carry up to 14 t of freight per... Changes at Railistics in Wiesbaden Railistics reinforced its team in Wiesbaden (Germany) by the addition of Heiko Ifland, Lokomotion's former rail operations officer, on 1 October 2012. Ifland started his career at... Survey confirms Peel Airports' concerns over UK aviation policy Peel Airports, the owners of Liverpool John Lennon airport and Robin Hood airport Doncaster Sheffield (both UK), have welcomed the results of a recent survey of well over 2,000 Bri... Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge sees worldwide increase in HGV sales The German commercial vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge delivered 409,3000 vehicles in the first nine months of the current year. This equates to a 4.9% increase in wor... Transnet awards contract for 95 electric locomotives to Chinese manufacturer CSR A consortium led by Chinese manufacturer, CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive (CSR) has won the bidding to supply 95 electric locomotives to the South African rail service provider Tra... European Investment Bank continues to support modernisation of Polish railways The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing two loans amounting to EUR 165 million to the Polish railway company PKP. The EUR 100 million loan will finance the modernisation o... Steadily increasing cargo capacity at Durban airport Tonnage through South Africa's Dube Cargo terminal (Durban) has shown impressive growth of between 30% and 33% year-on-year in terms of imports between 2011 and 2012. Overall cargo... Iveco delivers fleet of 34 natural gas-powered vehicles to Sydeme Iveco, a member of the Fiat goup, has delivered 34 natural gas vehicles (NGVs), to Sydeme, the public company in charge of domestic waste management in Moselle-Est (France). Six of... Joeris new president of European inland navigation association Heinz-Josef Joeris was elected president of the European Association of inland navigation and waterways (VBW), effective 19 October. He will be in office for three years and ... Quick release emergency relief funds for Hurricane Sandy damage in New York and Rhode Island The US transportation secretary, Ray LaHood, has just announced that he is making USD 13 million in quick release emergency relief funds immediately available to New York and Rhode... UK: Royal Mail/Parcelforce wants to expand parcel network The British postal operator Royal Mail is set to create 1,000 new jobs with a GBP 75 million investment in its UK express parcels business, Parcelforce Worldwide, over the next fou... UPS opens new healthcare facilities in Asia-Pacific The US parcel service and logistics service provider UPS has opened three new facilities dedicated to the healthcare industry - one each in Hangzhou and Shanghai (both China) and ... Liebherr mobile harbour crane for Manzanillo The fifth Liebherr mobile harbour crane supplied to Mexico went into service at the port of Manzanillo in October. The new LHM 550 further strengthens the container handling fleet ... Gefco Spain conveys 3,000 Michelin tyres in record time The overseas division of Gefco Spain recently carried out an urgent transport job in record time for the car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën. The contract was for the carriage of ...

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Government of Quebec approves sale of Davie to Zafiro Engineering managers honor NNS VP Rand Logistics puts Jones Act ATB into service Samsung, AMEC establish offshore engineering joint venture Milestone order for Wärtsilä RT-flex engine Shipway to chair Austal USA

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Port of Bellingham publishes draft strategic budget for 2013 Jensen Maritime Consultants hires new naval architect Crowley Ocean Class tug performs salvage work in Cuba Greenbrier Companies releases fiscal year/fourth quarter numbers Port of Portland schedules Hillsboro Airport public meeting

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Free, at what price? Release of Bourbon Liberty captives raises more questions than it answers Flagging statistics For those who like facts and figures, it is important to get them right Teichman Group buys out T&T Salvage Renamed company takes buyer back to its roots as Bisso focuses on heavylift Shale gas ignites new era of opportunity for LNG shipping More importers will have access to more suppliers Shale gas rewrites the rules of geopolitics Revolution in extraction will reduce US need to intervene abroad to secure energy supply French oil major Total explodes fracking 'myth' Contamination risk is "so low that we consider it zero", claims Total's Charlez End-game in Damascus As Syria halts oil exports, its civil war threatens to destabilise neighbouring states Playing with fuel performance Everyone is doing it, but are they doing it well? OSG is up to date with charter payments, says Capital Product Greek tanker owner 'confident' of escaping Chapter 11 fallout CSA urges Chinese owners to tap lease finance Move could help shipping lines to build cash reserves, says industry group Pappas hires Norton to lead Oceanbulk dry bulk push Veteran New York banker leaves Jefferies to take up new challenge Golar targets new business area with first liquefaction vessel order Company sees opportunity to position FLNG vessels in Africa Riders on the storm New York waits for the lights to come back on Industry ponders West Africa tactics after Bourbon crew freed Despite a drop in attacks on shipping, kidnapping remains a very real threat Hurricane Sandy blasts US Gulf product tanker rates to new highs Earnings rocket as disrupted vessel schedules tighten market HSH on track to cut shipping portfolio Fears that bank faces further writedowns are unjustified, claims Temp Mitsubishi Heavy Industries unit posts first-half loss Rival shipbuilder Kawasaki turns a profit, but both feel the pain from a stronger yen Baltic Trading dividend all but vanishes Genco spin-off struggles through tough quarter Wan Hai still strong in third quarter Intra-Asia specialist among best performers in industry StealthGas takes over four LPG carrier orders Quartet originally commissioned from STX by private Vafias company Genco loss tops Wall Street projections Company projects higher fourth-quarter operating costs amid sluggish rates

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Asia/Europe box rises gaining momentum GLOBAL liners gained traction today in their attempts to win rate increases, as the World Container Index posted a 38% price increase for the Asia/Europe trade NCL outperforms rivals NCL has reported better profit and yield trends than larger competitors Carnival and Royal Caribbean Kawasaki HI profits jump 92% KAWASAKI HI's shipbuilding and offshore arm posted a 91% year on year jump in profits for the six months ended September 2012 SMM seen raising repair revenues by 70% SEMBCORP Marine stands to increase ship repair revenues by up to 70% in 2014, when its Tuas yard opens, a sector analyst predicted today Eimskip launches IPO EIMSKIP, the Icelandic container shipping and logistics group, has launched an IPO to bring the company back to NASDAX OMX Iceland after restructuring that was triggered by implosion of the Icelandic economy in 2008 Havila profits leap ahead HAVILA Shipping, the Oslo-listed offshore service vessel operator, today reported improved 3Q12 and year-to-date results Listed companies lose profits THIRD-QUARTER fiscal reports of 13 listed shipping companies on China's Stock A market saw a total loss of RMB 8.5Bn ($1.4Bn) from 1Q to 3Q, marking a drop of more than 180% Steep fall in GPPL profit SHARES of APM Terminals-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL), which operates the Pipavav Port, touched a new low today at Rs46 (about $08) per share on the Bombay Stock Exchange Administrators take helm at Oz cruise unit CLASSIC International Cruises Australia has gone into administration - just days after seemingly solving a vessel snag in its December-April cruise itinerary Rescued mariner dies AS SEARCHERS continued today to seek traces of five missing seafarers near Chennai's port, one of 32 mariners rescued after it grounded died Key LPG price hits 8-month record SAUDI ARAMCO has raised LPG prices to an eight-month high SHI's profits soar by 150% SAMSUNG HI told Fairplay today that drill ship orders have raised the yard's 3Q profits by 150% year on year 'Pretty spooky' '13 warned GROWTH rate restoration in 2013 - if it happens - cannot alone restore shipping's capacity supply and demand balance, delegates heard today in Amsterdam Bulker recovery seen skipping all of 2013 SQUEEZED bulker operators need to wait until the second half of 2014 for "meaningful recovery", the Mare Forum Shipfinance 2012 conference heard today Capesize owners urged to continue slow steaming CAPESIZE owners are being urged to refrain from raising vessel speeds despite an increase in spot rates because bunker prices are still higher than last year, DNB Bank said today

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Delays Frustrate Port Metro Vancouver Truckers Canadian motor carriers, cargo interests and marine terminal operators at Port Metro Vancouver are struggling with a capacity issue during the widely used daytime shift. Truckers attempting to make appointments to pick up or drop off containers are being shut out, sometimes for several days at a time, because all...

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
UK P&I Club hikes rates The UK P&I Club, one of the oldest shipping protection and indemnity insurance mutuals, will introduce a general increase of 7.5% for 2013. In an environment ... China's PMI moves into expansion mode The 'official' Chinese Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] is now showing growth again having climbed above the watershed 50 level to 50.2 in October.It is good news ... PNYNJ still stymied by Sandy The Port of New York & New Jersey - the biggest port on the east coast of the US - is still unable to give a timeline for re-opening following the devastating ... Bunker price early Christmas gift for liners? A significant factor that will determine the financial fate of many ocean carriers during the vital coming weeks ahead of their full-year results is the price of ... Japanese trio all lose at H1 The three major Japanese shipping groups have all posted net losses for the first six months of their trading period that ends on March 31, 2013.MOL, the largest ... Horizon brightening Charlotte, NC-headquartered Jones Act carrier, Horizon Lines posted a net profit in the third quarter of the year of USD1.4 million, albeit that for the year to ...

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Sandy hits TradeWinds Distribution of this week's edition of TradeWinds in North America is disrupted as air cargo shipments continue to be affected by superstorm Sandy. Golar shoots skywards Golar LNG's stock is running hot in the US today following news of its first dip into the floating LNG market. Capital confident on divi A collapse of three lucrative charters with Overseas Shipholding Group will not hit the pockets of investors in Capital Product Partners, according to Ioannis Lazaridis. Progress for Asphalt men? The former manager of the hijacked bitumen carrier Asphalt Venture is stepping up efforts to free the remaining seven men held by Somali pirates. Wan Hai on way up Taiwan's Wan Hai Lines has benefited from falling costs to post a better profit in the first three quarters. ICAP sounds cape fear Cuts to port investment could lead to a large percentage of the capesize newbuilding catalogue struggling for work, a leading shipbroker says. Shih Wei books four Taiwan's Shih Wei Navigation has added four bulkers worth around $120m to its growing Japanese orderbook. Amurskaya "not cleared" Russian investigators claim the Russian cargoship that went missing in the Okhotsk Sea this week had not been cleared to leave port. Golar in FLNG drive John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has confirmed industry speculation and revealed a plan to enter the floating LNG space. P+S cancelling five ships? Insolvent German shipyard P+S Werften may tear up five newbuilding contracts in a bid to secure European approval for new financing. Ofer Holdings becomes XT Israel's Ofer Holdings Group has changed its name to XT Group to "end the confusion" over its place in the sprawl of wider Ofer family interests. Intermodal in eco warning Impressive fuel saving figures from Scorpio Tankers have failed to silence the debate on eco ships. Pirates steal tanker cargo The cargo of a small tanker has been stolen by pirates who hijacked the vessel from a Labuan anchorage two weeks ago. Eidesvik in offshore return Kristian Eidesvik is set for a return to the offshore sector after teaming up with former DeepOcean heavyweight Kaare Johannes Lie. Forex hits Algoma profit Canada's Algoma Central Corporation has posted a drop in nine-month earnings due to currency exchange movements. Naikai on the slide Japan's Naikai Zosen is facing a second-half loss after posting weaker profit in the first six months. NCL in the money Miami-based cruise line NCL has posted a big increase in earnings as it kept costs low. Weak spot hits Havila A disappointing North Sea spot market has shaved third quarter returns at Havila Shipping. Eimskip launches IPO Icelandic container line Eimskip has kickstarted its IPO week by selling $65m of shares to institutional investors ahead of a domestic listing. Hornbeck misses mark Hornbeck Offshore returned to the black in the third quarter but its swing did not connect as well as Wall Street had projected. Seven crew feared dead One seafarer has drowned and another six were missing after an Indian tanker grounded near Chennai in Cyclone Nilam. Samsung doubles earnings South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries has seen profit rise more than 100% in the third quarter as offshore orders boomed. Bourbon crew released Seven crewmembers kidnapped from an offshore vessel off Nigeria last month have been freed, the shipowner said Thursday. Goldenport scraps Tilos Goldenport Holdings has cleared out another elderly bulker as it looks to bring a bit more youth to its fleet. Weak rates bash Baltic Baltic Trading has slumped to a loss of $4.8m in the third quarter as dry bulk rates fell by almost half from a year ago. NMS faces takeover bid Neptune Marine Services has received an unsolicited takeover bid from investors in Singapore, the company has confirmed. Cargill renews GNK capes Cargill has agreed to extend its charters of a number of Genco bulkers at a mixture of floating and fixed rates. Genco books $38.5m loss Genco Shipping & Trading has reported a third quarter loss of $38.4m as weaker rates took their toll on the shipowner.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Cleanup continues at NY/NJ marine terminals While the ports of Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk said operations were returning to normal following Hurricane Sandy, it appeared many facilities in the Port of New York and New Jersey will be closed at least through the weekend. CSAV turns first profit in 8 quarters For the year, the Chilean liner is still in the red, with a $244.6 million operating loss through three quarters, but that loss is a 74.2 percent reduction year-on-year. Revenue also fell 30.5 percent for the carrier. RedPrairie buys JDA in major supply chain software deal Netherlands gives UPS more time for TNT offer The offer period is further extended until one week after clearances from the European Commission and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) have been obtained, but under no circumstances later than Feb. 28, 2013. U.S. soybean exporters seek bigger EU market share "Central to our concerns with EU biotech labeling and renewable energy regulations is the fact that they represent discriminatory non-tariff barriers to U.S. access to EU markets for soybeans and soybean products," the American Soybean Association said. Maersk alters W Africa feeder loop again Radiant acquires Marvir assets KART starts Shenzhen-Hanoi LTL service Damco appointments target mining, tech Crowley salvages box ship in Cuba FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Eco premium not guaranteed, says broker Market is dynamic and could erase much vaunted gains of fuel efficient tonnage. Prices fell for third day in Fujairah Limited avails in Suez. Rotterdam MGO prices see double digit drop Bunker prices falling in most European hubs. Gunvor signs contract with Rosneft to export refined products Gunvor refers to contract as a 'landmark deal'. Closure of 'teapot refineries' could hit fuel oil demand Chinese fuel oil imports have been in decline, says Poten & Partners. Fuel oil inventories down 7% week-on-week But Singapore stocks expected to remain high in coming weeks. Hijackers seize bunker vessel 'Crew held hostage for five days.' 'Good opportunity to lock up' cheap bunker fuel Shipping companies should take advantage of decline in oil prices. Expect high distillate prices over the long term Competition for scarce resources will keep prices up, says SEAaT's Aitken. Bunker prices follow downward curve Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. New name for Wilhelmsen group's bunkering arm Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels now called Wilhelmsen Marine Fuels. CSAV sees 'encouraging' results for Q3 Return to profit signals 'deep impact' of restructuring. Spanish ferries to use LNG Moves comes ahead of IMO regulations to further limit sulphur levels in bunker fuel. NOCC raises funds to acquire fuel-efficient vessel Raises $14 million from the private placement of shares to acquire the 2010-built vessel. Guangdong Zhenrong to acquire Titan storage assets Court sanctioned sale of certain assets of StorageCo to Neptune Storage, which the Chinese investor acquired.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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