BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 3, 2012

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Israel's Zim pleads for further delays on nine 12,600-TEU ship deliveries CMA CGM and Maersk raise rates on India-West Africa route this month DP World terminals' container growth up 7.4pc in first quarter Seaspan takes delivery of last of 13,100-TEU vessels from Hyundai 14,000-TEU MSC Deila 25th MSC neo-panamax ship to join company fleet Singapore's APL receives 10,700-TEU APL Southampton - first of six ships Baltimore becomes fastest growing US port after de-emphasising containers Rickmers-Linie returns to Myanmar with initial with services to Yangon Yemen seeks to open bidding process to widen and deepen Port of Aden Opposition wins rule change to dampen road congestion at Melbourne terminal St Petersburg to hold World Maritime Technology Conference on May 29 Dubai's dnata terminal scores 700pc more air cargo to 127,665 tonnes Volga-Dnepr delivers two aircraft fuel hydrants to Kenya from Italy Hawaii's state environmental inspection tax quashed in federal court

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Alltime Shipping registers commendable performance in year gone by Brent oil to stay put over $100 a barrel: Traders Daily Maersk scores high on reliability in just 6 months Eric Herman takes charge as DAMCO's Global CCO RINA launches seven step fuel saving services Indian drugs exports to benefit from Kenyan court verdict KPT handles its largest vessel till date IFFCO workshop focuses on role of cooperatives in development

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MAY 2, 2012
Nothegger adding thirty new Kögel Cargo Rail multimodal trailers to fleet Nothegger Transport Logistik GmbH, located in St Ulrich (Austria), is adding thirty new Kögel Cargo Rail multimodal trailers to its fleet. In this way Nothegger is making a conside... JAL in the middle of new Dreamliner service launches Japan Airlines (JAL) recently launched a new Boeing B787 Dreamliner service between Tokyo Narita and Boston MA (USA), thereby providing the first-ever nonstop connection between th... LAN Cargo introduces CO2 calculator Chile's LAN Cargo, a carrier that aims to lead the aviation business and to be a pioneer in environmental initiatives in Latin America, is launching a CO2 calculator. The latter is... Scania's Q1 operational income fell The commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania reported that its earnings for Q1/2012 amounted to SEK 2.323 million (EUR 261,200), equating to SEK 1.16 million (EUR 130,000) less than ... More trucks crossing US borders The number of commercial truck crossings into the USA from Canada and Mexico was 10.4 million in 2011, 1.7% more than in 2010, according to the US Department of Transportation's Bu... New weekly service for port of Dunkirk The French maritime transport group CMA CGM will include Dunkirk (after Antwerp and before Le Havre) in the rotation of its EPIC (Europe Pakistan India Consortium) service from 1... Port of Antwerp opens with strong first quarter in container handling The port of Antwerp (Belgium) handled 46.32 million t of freight in the first three months of this year, a drop of 2.2% compared to the same period in 2011. Container freight did b... HGK offers one stop solution from Cologne to Domodossola The German port and transport service provider Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln AG (HGK) is augmenting its long distance service offer. At the beginning of 2014 a new handling terminal ... DTL and Logwin agree to close collaboration in textile logistics sector The logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), and the German logistics specialist Deutsche Textil Logistik (DTL) with its owners Meyer & Meyer and ... DSV boosts Q1/2012 turnover and profit DSV A/S, a global transport and logistics service provider headquartered in Br'ndby (Denmark), increased its Q1 turnover from DKK 10.793 billion in 2011 to DKK 10.819 billion (appr... Loxxess lands Planet Sports as major customer The German logistics company Loxxess AG has developed and implemented a European central warehousing scheme in Bor (Czechia) for the firm Planet Sports. Loxxess is an international...

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MAY 2, 2012
Dockwise Vanguard gets OTC Spotlight on Innovation Award Diana Containerships ups profit, declares dividend

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MAY 2, 2012
Aluminum Boats Australia cancels plans for Port of Bellingham facility California Maritime Academy president earns Coast Guard public service honor Halibut Henry's Cafe now open at Bellingham Cruise Terminal G6 Alliance members stick with six Asia-Europe loops Braemar taps Graeme Temple as new Far East region director

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MAY 2, 2012
Greek lending increased in 2011 Petrofin survey offers surprise conclusions Show me the buyers, says Petropoulos No takers for available portfolios Why are states reluctant to share casualty reports? Industry awaits outcome of Costa Concordia investigation How the UK's MAIB investigates vessel accidents The MAIB explains the process and shares its concerns VLCC pools have supported spot market rates so far this year Influence of major shipowners within pools has created greater resistance to low rates It's the little things that count Innovation was the over-arching theme of the recent BIMCO annual meeting in Singapore Hapag-Lloyd's Behrendt to extend contract Will remain chairman of executive board ahead of possible IPO in 2013 A river runs through it Royal Jubilee and 2012 Olympics showcase London's relationship to the Thames Shipping needs fuel bill transparency to fight climate change Danish shipowners urge industry to stop sitting on the fence End of dry bulk 'nightmare' is in sight Record demolition and shrinking order book arouse optimism in Peter Georgiopoulos NewLead eyes non-shipping business Embattled owner to exit tanker sector and focus on dry bulk Cards on the table Collecting fuel consumption statistics as a way of then creating reductions needs the input of all shipowners, a group that has notorious difficulty in finding a joint consensus Rising Chinese lending and drought boost dry bulk demand Infrastructure projects and power generation drive imports Ultra large containerships lead box fleet growth in April More than 80% of the teu capacity delivered last month was for vessels over 10,000 teu Lloyd Fonds eyes shipping acquisitions Company targeting distressed vessels or fuel-efficient newbuildings, says Teichert Deadline set for bidding in ex-SeaFrance ferries sale Sealed tenders to be delivered in Paris by 1700 hours on Friday Statistical quirk suggests a box charters rise is on the way Analysis by broker points to seven-month time lag between charter rates and the freight trend Japan targets LNG ahead of nuclear shutdown Country eyes Henry Hub as global prices hit three-year high Eastern promise China's Yangtze and Bohai Rim ports have strong prospects Fitch awards AA rating to Port of Los Angeles revenue bonds Outlook reflects resilient income and flexible capital programme Expanding fleet boosts Diana Containerships' earnings Boxship owner to increase dividends Rosatomflot wants new icebreaker by 2018 Growth in shipping in Russian Arctic justifies new giant nuclear-powered vessel Construction of Yamal LNG terminal to squeeze ice-class heavylift market Only a handful of suitable vessels available to ship the equipment and infrastructure to develop Sabetta port and gas plant Crude fixtures boost Capital Product earnings Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker partnership reiterates payout policy after latest distribution BW Rhine presumed hijacked off Togo No AIS signal from product tanker since Saturday US box imports jump 7.3% Figures for March show furniture and car parts drove year on year gain G6 holds back capacity to boost rates Alliance halts planned seventh Asia-Europe loop General Maritime emerges from bankruptcy Chapter 11 reorganisation plan expected to secure 97% backing from bondholders Asian yards report gloomy first quarter Shipbuilders in China, Japan and South Korea land few commercial orders Obama signs swingeing executive order on Iran and Syria Expansive new sanctions could hit class societies and P&I clubs

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MAY 2, 2012
MISC retrenches 1,400 MALAYSIA'S energy shipper MISC today confirmed to Fairplay it has retrenched 1,400 staff since closing its loss-making box business Tug workers killed off Qatar SEVEN people were killed when a tug exploded and caught fire in Qatar's Ras Laffan offshore field India loosens curbs on sugar exports DELHI today added sugar to the exports on which it is loosening controls Smuggled cocaine found CUSTOMS authorities have seized a record 140kg of cocaine in a container at Marsaxlokk Freeport in Malta Trans-Pac boxes lead sector TRANS-Pacific box shipments will outstrip those on Asia/Europe routes this year, a study has predicted Scandlines profits halved DANISH-German ferry operator Scandlines said net profits were slashed to €10M ($13.14M) last year amid restructuring and soaring bunker costs LPG hits five-month low SAUDI ARAMCO has dropped LPG prices to a five-month low, after soaring crude sent prices of the gas rocketing past $1,000 per tonne in February and March Drybulk port snarls ease DRYBULK port congestion is continuing to ease, particularly at Australian coal and iron ore facilities Japanese take stake in Browse LNG JAPAN Australia LNG today said it would buy a unitised 14.7% stake in the Browse LNG project for $2Bn from Woodside Petroleum Mercator International issues bonds to parent MERCATOR International will subscribe to $19M worth of convertible bonds from its Singapore-listed subsidiary Japanese car sales surge 92% JAPAN'S car sales surged by a year-on-year record 92% in April, as the sector recovers from the quake crisis of March 2011

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MAY 2, 2012
Schneider National Replacing More Than 3,000 Trucks Schneider National, the largest privately owned U.S. truckload carrier, is replacing one-third of its truck fleet, purchasing more than 3,000... California Facing High Diesel Costs, Lost Jobs by 2020, Study Says California's low carbon fuel standard will contribute to the increasing price of diesel in the state, as high as $6.69... West Coast Container Trade on the Rise West Coast ports handled 7 percent more loaded containers in March compared to the same month last year, according to... CMA CGM's Thenoz Discusses Trans-Pacific, Atlantic Trades Outlooks (Video) Jean-Philippe Thenoz, Senior Vice President North America Lines at CMA CGM, and keynote speaker at Containerisation International's Global Liner Shipping Conference... TNT Profit, Acquisition by UPS on Track The UPS acquisition of TNT Express is on track and so is profitability at the Dutch parcel delivery company, but... Activist Investor Says CP Shareholders Determine Management Activist investor William Ackman said shareholders should determine Canadian Pacific Railway management amid reports that some railroad directors are floating... Senators Urge Apparel Sourcing Flexibility in Trans-Pacific Partnership A bipartisan group of 15 senators urged President Obama to give U.S. apparel shippers more flexibility in sourcing under the... Pitt Ohio Speeds Expedited, West Coast LTL Service Trucking company Pitt Ohio expanded its expedited less-than-truckload service for national and global shippers. The Pittsburgh-based Mid-Atlantic carrier is offering... Bigger Fleet Boosts Diana Containerships Profit Owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its first quarter net profit jumped to $1.9 million from $300,000 a year earlier, mainly due... BDP International Plans China Expansion BDP International will expand its operations in western and northern China later this year. The Philadelphia-based logistics company is... Jaxport Gets New Calls by China Shipping, UASC The Port of Jacksonville will get new calls this month by China Shipping and United Arab Shipping, which participate in... Indian Authority OKs Mumbai Port Terminal Rate Hike India's Tariff Authority for Major Ports approved a 25 percent increase in tariffs levied by Indira Container Terminal, the private... G6 Alliance Gives Up Plans for Seventh Europe Service The members of G6 Alliance said Wednesday they would not reinstate Loop 2 of the seven Asia-Europe services that the... Port Productivity a 'Game-Changer' Container terminals must improve productivity at the same rate as growth in ship sizes or "preferably much more," an APM... Higher Rates, Volumes Triple Con-way Profit Trucking and logistics giant Con-way more than tripled its net profit in the first quarter, increasing earnings to $25.6 million... Maersk Hikes India-South America Rates Maersk Line will impose a general rate increase on cargo from India to the east coast of South America, starting... Port of Oakland Closed for Day Shift on Tuesday Waterfront employers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union agreed to close down the Port of Oakland during the day... Commerce Official: Exporters Should Soon See Benefits From US-Korea FTA Importers, exporters and investors in Southern California learned on Tuesday that they should soon begin to realize benefits from the...

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MAY 2, 2012
Are you certain you know the contents of your container and was it insured? So you have now located your container. It was shipped on the Bareli that grounded off the south east coast of China in mid-March. The ship has been declared a ... Dow marches ahead as NAFTA trade booms With America's Dow Jones Index hitting a four-year high yesterday on better-than-expected manufacturing growth data, comes some good numbers from the US Department ... Maersk highlights sea freight's green credentials Maersk Line has again highlighted the environmental benefits of sea freight in a recent report entitled 'Route 2: A new roadmap for a sustainable world - the future ... Dole SA concerned about reliability and costs Andy Connell, business manager for logistics at Cape Town-based Dole South Africa, believes that a combination of poor service levels and high costs are limiting ... Hapag-Lloyd forges links with GAC in West Africa As part of its expansion and service efficiency upgrade programmes in its West African services, Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with the global ship agent ... G6 suspends introduction of Asia/Europe service The G6 alliance between the Grand Alliance (OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, NYK) and the New World Alliance (APL, MOL, HMM) have decided to further postpone the introduction ... NSCSA changes name to Bahri Riyadh-based National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) has changed its name to Bahri, in a moved described by the company as better reflecting its global ... CKYH to launch new transpac East Coast service The CKYH Alliance is launching a new transpacific US East Coast service via the Panama Canal dubbed AWE-6/AWS which CI-eXpress understands is slated to start on ... Southampton gets green light for further expansion The UK's Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has approved further expansion and dredging of Southampton container terminal's 201 and 202 berths. The full extent ... Evergreen to buy space from Crowley Evergreen Line has agreed a deal with Crowley Latin America Services in the trade between Panama, Florida and Costa Rica. The arrangement, which is due to start ...

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MAY 2, 2012
Navios prepares to strike Navios Maritime Partners makes good on a promise to pursue dry acquisitions as it prepares to hatch $75m fundraiser. FR8 tanker strikes rig Singaporean products carrier with ties to Torm suffers flooding after crashing into jack-up in the US Gulf. Diana defrosts cheque book Top brass at boxship owner sheds light on fleet expansion, fuel efficiency and the 'sweet spot' in today's cycle. 'The Scream' sets sail Brother of Norwegian shipping magnate Fred Olsen tosses iconic Munch painting on the auction block in New York. Kleven nets Sanco order Seismic newbuilding underpinned by five-year charter with Oslo-listed Dolphin Group. Reefer adift in Pacific Fishing vessels directed to help Peta Chemical's Simfoniya after it loses rudder 1,100 miles from nearest land. DCIX lifts payout Simeon Palios says another dividend hike may be on the horizon as beefed up box arsenal boosts bottom line. Uljanik back in black Croatian bulker and tanker owner scrapes into profit for first quarter, turning around last year's loss. Atwood earnings slip Houston-based offshore explorer books smaller profit in the first quarter. Lloyds Fonds sees red But financial restructuring will push German finance house back into profit this year, it says. Atlantska losses treble Croatian bulker owner sees revenue plunge in first quarter as it moves further into the red. A seafarer's tale Two Indian crew tell story of Enrico Ievoli's Somalian hijacking from harrowing start to joyful finish. CPP nudges up profit Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner benefits from larger fleet and better MR supply/demand balance. CSCL options expire China Shipping Container Lines allows deadlines to pass on four boxships at Chinese shipyards. Cosco wins Mexican windfall Cosco Nantong to build $200m semi-submersible accommodation ship for Cotemar. Boskalis wins North Sea trio Dutch outfit bags three deals for offshore energy projects worth nearly $150m.

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MAY 2, 2012
Evergreen joins Crowley Florida-Panama service EquaShip plans '4th parcel' carrier platform G6 won't operate 7th Asia-N. Europe loop FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications CargoWise adds SQL2012 support Blue Tree lands on more Windows devices OTS Logistics shuffles 'C' suite K+N boosts LCL in Asia-Pacific Two carriers ride CMA CGM to Jaxport APMT executive says productivity is 'battleground' for ports

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MAY 2, 2012
'Large volumes' of bunker product being diverted to Singapore Iranian player: 'We are facing problems selling fuel oil into the Fujairah market.' Oil falls as inventories reach 21-year high 'Prices should be lower because there's no shortage of oil and we're looking at rather anemic economic growth,' says analyst. IFO prices firm across the board Quiet market in Hamburg. IFO prices firming in Fujairah South African markets lack direction. New CEO for software company supplying bunker applications UK-headquartered Inatech is controlled by Chemoil. Cruise industry's alternative ECA plan splitting opinions EPA not in favour of CLIA's sulphur averaging proposal but industry is lobbying Congress for support. Asian fuel oil markets 'at risk' from Iranian sanctions 'It doesn't take much to see that fuel oil cracks may head higher.' Arrested bulk carrier sold at auction Vessel was seized over claim of unpaid bunkers. Hedging specialist forecasts short term price dip Advises buyers to use 'any decline in oil prices' to establish new bunker hedges. Fuel subsidies lift offshore fishing firm into profit Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International records net profit of $10.4 million in 2011. Asian bunker markets see prices firm Supplies of bunker material 'fine' on Wednesday. Titan continues negotiations with GCL Delays publication of its 2011 annual results in view of uncertainties arising from recent events. CSDC in the red for Q1 2012 Bottom line affected by sluggish shipping market and high fuel costs. Scrubbers 'suitable alternative' to meet emission regulations LNG may be the fuel for the future but a number of issues need to be resolved, says BIMCO. Fuel being removed from grounded vessel in Micronesia Operation will remove 2,446 gallons of fuel oil from M/V Teraka No. 168. Vopak's new joint oil storage terminal to open in 2014 Oil terminal in southeast of Johor, Malaysia will complement Vopak's existing operations in Singapore. Singapore-based firm to own 'green' vessels Greenship Holdings establishes two separate entities for ship-owning and operating activities in gas and dry bulk sectors.

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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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