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BRIEFS

August 3, 2012

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MSC to up Asia-US west/east coasts rates, rail links from September OOIL profit down, but box unit revenues increase 5pc to US$2.8 billion Hanjin slashes loss as quarterly revenues rise 18pc to US$2.4 billion CEVA quarterly pre-tax profit falls 13.6pc, but revenue increases 5.5pc DP World first half volumes up 7.5pc to 28 million TEU, but pace slackens UK's Graig Group places order for three 2,000-TEU box ships from Jinhai Antwerp, Marseilles overall cargo off in first half, but boxes hold steady Guangdong will devise new plan for Pearl River Delta port development China boosts railway spending to help reverse slowing economic growth Kuehne + Nagel to provide global ocean freight management for Metro Group Geodis profit up 6pc despite lower volume, Euro-crisis pricing pressure Hactl welcomes air cadet fact-finding tour at Hong Kong airport Cargolux hunts for CEO as Regimen resignation rekindles rumours of clash JD Neuhaus supplies centralised pneumatic handling system for four hoists

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AUGUST 2, 2012
FFFAI delegation meets WCO chief Kale's CAPELLA CFS/ICD management system now available on Microsoft Windows Azure Maersk Line vessels benefiting from KPIs Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KOCHI for coastal trade ICTT Vallarpadam registers record monthly throughput Shipping Minister reviews capacity augmentation projects at three west coast Major Ports India pips China in export growth rate: WTO June exports drop 5.45 pc to $ 25.06 bn Dinesh Gupta elected President, Anil Jain Vice-President of Gandhidham Chamber Rain gods, please save our economy

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Crowley Liner Services issues statement on plea agreement NNS school is "Apprenticeship Innovator and... Bisso Towboat takes deliver of ASD tractor tug newbuild Smit Lamnalco orders RAstar ASD tugs Obama nominates Art Sulzer for Seaway advisory board First of new series of Platform Supply Vessels for Brazil

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Hanjin Shipping to restart calls to Port of Portland container terminal Port of Los Angeles reports emissions programs working Parsons Brinckerhoff taps Snyder as senior supervising engineer Inchcape Shipping Services eyes possible strike in Argentina General Dynamics completes deal for Earl Industries' ship repair division

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AUGUST 2, 2012
HSBC sells its shipping services division Bank says its still committed to shipping US sanctions: who stands to lose out on Iran trade? New measures from Washington could bring more than just oil trades with Iran to a halt BP tanker fixtures rise 15% this year Indian refinery helps to boost tanker charters Pyxis confirms tanker order Deal for single MR2 vessel was struck months ago but surfaces now Cheniere achieves final investment decision Cheniere inches towards final approval for planned Sabine Pass liquefaction trains Offshore vessel opportunities as the Chinese buy into the North Sea New interest in region will boost activity for offshore support vessels Global boxship fleet still growing With 5,062 vessels active on liner trades, data reveals the top 20 carriers control 85% of the 16.2m teu total Seaspan foregoes $267m undrawn loan Decision reflects strategic expediency, say top executives Seaspan narrows its second-quarter loss to $6.7m Independent charter owner boosts normalised earnings in second quarter Spot market activity slumps for 15-year-old VLCCs Older tankers' share of fixtures falls from 23% in 2009 to 12% so far this year Scorpio says benchmark product tanker routes do not show real story New triangulation trade patterns mean product tankers earn more than investors and analysts think German banks finance KG vessel sales Hamburg financing company AHS buys Clou Ocean at discount price Sami forces all members to apply for accreditation Only 10% have passed through stage one of programme Sanko Mineral poised to sail free from Baltimore after three-month stay Liquimar, Knightsbridge, WBC and cargo interests agree to drop proceedings Atlantic supramax cargoes postponed after strike in Argentina Spot market rates remain stable, though BHP Billiton could downsize expansion of Port Hedland Weak iron ore market is leading miner to reconsider capital expenditure Lower charter rates clip Diana Shipping's earnings Cash-rich owner takes steep rate cut on two new panamax charters MarAd rejects APT Title XI application Blackstone arm assessing possibilities of asking for another review Uni-Tankers claims smaller tanker markets is looking buoyant Danish tanker owner on the acquisition trail Better sentencing It is time for a uniform approach to sentencing pirates Crowley Liner Services agrees $17m criminal fine in Puerto Rico price-fixing case Total fines collected by Washington increase to $46m OOCL buys equipment for Long Beach Cranes worth $346.6m contracted for leased terminals in California Pirates free seven Albedo crew for $1.2m pay-out Confusion surrounds the fate of 14 seafarers said to remain captive in Somalia Pacific Basin eyes joint venture to execute ro-ro exit Berglund seeks quick get-away from loss-making unit Tung warns of weak peak as rate recovery slows Idle ship numbers down despite uncertain prospects Scrap and build is the way forward In a vastly overtonnaged market, systemised scrapping is the way forward Feeling peaky? Sluggish global economy dims prospects for high-season box demand RBS nationalisation would harm ship finance, say experts Financiers debate whether Commerzbank ship finance exit sets a precedent SinOceanic board worried about GCL connection Common shareholder could pose asset arrest problems for boxship tonnage provider

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AUGUST 2, 2012
MARAD denies APT bid MARAD administrator David Matsuda has rejected APT's application for Title XI loan guarantees, shortly after APT took the US government to court Delhi to back insurance for Iran's tankers INDIAN maritime insurers will offer government-backed insurance to Iranian tankers to help resume oil trade with Tehran despite international sanctions, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Rate fall weighs on Diana SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping today reported falling profits and more charters rolling over to lower rates, counterbalanced by a growing cash position Profits drop 13% at COSCO's yard unit COSCO Corp (Singapore) said net profits fell by 13.3% to S$27.6M ($22M) in the second quarter ended 30 June NY&NJ joins ship fuel incentive push VESSELS that cut air emissions will receive financial incentives from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rosneft swings to losses RUSSIA'S government-owned oil giant Rosneft said it had swung to net losses of 8Bn rubles ($247.8M) in Q2 Genco scores debt relief NYSE-listed Genco has obtained a crucial agreement from lenders to push back amortisation payments and extend covenant waivers OOCL profits drop by 70% HONG Kong-listed Orient Overseas International Ltd today posted $43M in profits for its box subsidiary OOCL, a 70% drop from the same period last year Seaspan beats Street GERRY Wang-led Seaspan has reported higher adjusted profits and the finalisation of a Chinese loan to support its newbuilding programme Knight chaos rattles market ELECTRONIC trader Knight Capital, which has significant ties to shipping, was hit yesterday by a severe technical glitch that might have affected NYSE-listed NAT and has now forced Knight to "actively pursue" alternatives Trans-Pacific box rise starts THE 3% week-on-week increase in Hong Kong/Los Angeles box rates suggests that liners' proposed rise of $500 per feu has had only limited success, a report said today Strikers disrupt Bahia Blanca in Argentina A STRIKE continued today at Bahia Blanca's port in Argentina, ISS said Hanjin slashes losses HANJIN Shipping posted 1.2Bn won ($1.06M) in losses for 2Q12, down from 274Bn won in losses in the same period a year ago and 338.4Bn won in losses in 1Q12 VLCC period fixtures rise BROKERS are reporting greater interest in VLCC period booking, with the spot market plunging deeper into negative territory Chinese Goliaths get cosy ANSWERING Beijing's call to co-operate in tough times, China State Shipbuilding Corp and China State Construction Engineering Corp have agreed to work closer

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Horizon Lines Posts Second Quarter Net Loss Horizon Lines reported a $29.8 million net loss for the second quarter but the U.S. domestic ocean carrier's operating results... Matson Sees Rise in Operating Income for Quarter Matson Inc. said its second quarter operating income rose while net income was hurt by charges from discontinued operations and... US Intermodal Volume Hit Record in July U.S. intermodal traffic on the major railroads in July rose 5.6 percent year-over-year, hitting a record high for the month,... UASC's Vitarana Discusses Trade Outlook Between US, India, Middle East (Video) In an interview on the bridge of the UASC container ship Al Sabahia, which was loading and unloading containers at... Genesee & Wyoming Profit Jumps Despite Volume Drop Genesee & Wyoming profit jumped 17 percent year-over-year to $36.4 million, as higher fuel surcharges and improved operations helped the... LA Port's Pollution-Reduction Strategy Pays Off Harmful emissions from port operations in Los Angeles have declined as much as 76 percent over the past seven years... Crowley Pleads Guilty to Puerto Rico Price-Fixing Crowley Liner Services pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $17 million criminal fine for conspiring with other carriers... Maersk Line Ltd. Acquires US Ship Operator Maersk Line Ltd. acquired 3PSC, a privately held ship operator based in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Terms of the acquisition... Shippers, Railroads Pitch Dispute-Resolution Ideas Major North American railroads and shippers say they support more federally sponsored arbitration, but the carriers can't get onboard with... OCU-Management Talks Continue on West Coast In a welcome sign of cooperation, office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California met through the day on... US Opposition to EU Airline Carbon Tax Builds U.S. pressure to reject the European Union's carbon tax on international airlines is mounting, with committees in both chambers of... Global Air Cargo Grows on Middle East Strength International air cargo traffic increased 1.1 percent in June from a year ago, driven by strong growth in the Middle... ODFL Profit Rises 21.5 Percent to $48 Million The slowing economy wasn't a drag on Old Dominion Freight Line in the second quarter. Revenue jumped 12.8... Japan Airlines Net Profit Soars Despite Weak Cargo Numbers Japan Airlines said on Thursday that its net profit soared 111.2 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... Spot Rates Rebound in Asia-Europe Container Trade Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks of decline as carrier efforts to reduce... CEVA Reports Lower Profit CEVA Logistics said its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell 13.6 percent to 70 million euros ($85... Auto Emissions Parts Trade Revs Up The global trade in auto parts is getting a fuel injection as a result of the growing market for exhaust... Seaspan Reports Improved Results Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan Corp. said its net loss narrowed and adjusted net earnings rose amid nearly full vessel utilization... Tropical Shipping Posts Loss Caribbean carrier Tropical Shipping posted a $4 million operating loss on $80 million in revenue despite an increase in container... Court Dismisses ABF Lawsuit Against Teamsters, YRC A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged three rounds of labor concessions at YRC Worldwide by claiming the Teamsters... Sept. 1 MSC Rate Hike Is Second in a Month Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Thursday that the general rate increase it plans to implement on eastbound trans-Pacific cargo from... Deutsche Post DHL Lifts Earnings Forecast Deutsche Post DHL lifted its 2012 earnings guidance after strong demand for its express delivery services in Asia boosted its... First Half Profit Fell 26 Percent at OOCL Parent Orient Overseas Container Line's parent company reported a 26 percent drop in operating profit during the year's first half and... Lufthansa Cargo Profit Slumps 60 Percent Lufthansa Cargo's operating profit slumped nearly 60 percent in the second quarter to 28 million euros ($34.4 million) from 69... Charter Revenue Doubles at Shipowner Box Ships Greek container shipowner Box Ships Inc. more than doubled second quarter charter revenue to $15.44 million from $7.22 million a... ILA, USMX Committees to Meet The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will hold meetings this month by ILA-USMX committees assigned specific issues... Hanjin to Resume Service to Portland Convinced that labor productivity at the Port of Portland has returned to normal, Hanjin Shipping will resume making ship calls...

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Asciano invests to improve its Melbourne terminal Asciano, which owns Patrick, one of Australia's largest terminal managers/stevedores, is in the midst of a major capital expansion and productivity enhance programme ... Hanjin posts stronger results for H1 as box volumes jump Hanjin has seen its container division results pick up for both the second quarter and for the first half of this year on the back of a rate recovery and higher ... Operating profit slides at CEVA A combination of the harsher economic climate and declining levels of consumer confidence, especially in Europe, contributed to a sharp fall in profits at the supply ... ICS wants IMO to adjust BWM mandate The International Chamber of Shipping is putting pressure on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to be more flexible in implementing its 2004 Ballast ... DHL doubles up its Shanghai-Dubai LCL link DHL Global Forwarding (DHL GF) has started a second weekly LCL service between Shanghai and Dubai while also extending its coverage to Kuwait and Qatar. The move ... Transpac GRI 'fails' to take effect OOCL still steaming in the black OOCL, the container arm of Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas [International] Ltd [OOIL], continued to outperform most of its rivals in the first six months of the ... APM T signs Lazaro Cardenas concession agreement Competition is set to increase in Mexico's west coast port of Lazaro Cardenas with APM Terminals (APM T) now confirmed as the new operator of container-handling ... Bigger boxships assist growth at DPW Larger ships now being deployed on a number of trade lanes contributed to the 7.5% growth in containers handled by DP World in the first ...

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AUGUST 2, 2012
FBR eyes shipping exit MLL goes oceanographic Crowley pleads guilty HSBC hives off shipbroking The HSBC banking group is to sell HSBC Shipping Services to a management buy out team. Deutsche downs DryShips Knight falls on its sword PB 'In the zone' New Pacific Basin boss Mats Berglund says the shipowner is now in the zone when it comes to expanding its bulker fleet. Smit Lamnalco pens four Smit Lamnalco has ordered four new tugs to cover its recently signed contract with the ExxonMobil-led Papua New Guinea LNG project. Diana two tied up Ultrabulk takes a pair of Diana panamaxes for two years at lower rates for the NYSE-quoted owner. Diana profit dented Falling dry-cargo rates have taken their toll on the second quarter profit of Diana Shipping. Semb Marine steady in Q2 Sembcorp Marine reported steady profit for the second quarter despite sales jumping by nearly half. BHP cans rumour BHP Billiton has poured cold water on claims it is scaling back its expansion plans at the key iron ore port of Port Hedland. MMHE still down Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has once again seen a big drop in earnings despite its marine division posting stellar results. Hornbeck misses mark A vastly improved showing from its offshore fleet could not pull Hornbeck up to Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter. Seaspan funds trio Seaspan Corp has tapped a Chinese bank to help it pay for three giant newbuildings on order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Boskalis enters India Royal Boskalis Westminster has scooped a major dredging contract for India's largest container port. MarAd rejects tanker loan A simmering battle over American Petroleum Tankers (APT) bid for a US government $340m loan guarantee is set to flare up after the application was rejected. Seaspan short in Q2 Seaspan has seen its second quarter numbers come up short of expectations. STX in FSO score STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is in line for an FSO order from a North American client, local media reports. Hanjin slashes losses South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has narrowly missed on a return to profit in the second quarter of 2012. Ezion builds LNG backlog Ezion Holdings continues to build on its success in Australia with a fourth contract from the local LNG industry since 2009. Costs dog OOCL interims OOCL parent company OOIL has seen interim profits slide by one third as it faced higher costs during the last six months. Box Ships revenues jump Box Ships, the Michael Bodouroglou-led containership owner, has seen revenues more than double compared to a year ago. Genco stays in the red Genco Shipping & Trading has booked a second quarter loss, but said its lenders agreed to relax some provisions under its credit facilities.

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AUGUST 2, 2012
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks Aug. 22-24 James McNamara, the ILA's spokesman, said the union remains optimistic about reaching an agreement following last month's agreement between the union and management on issues involving automation and chassis. Port of NY/NJ to reward 'clean ship' operators The port authority anticipates about 600 vessels a year will participate in the CVI program, and it will yield annual emission reductions of 182.2 tons of nitrogen oxide, 38.3 tons of particulate matter, and 264.1 tons of sulfur dioxides. MarAd denies Title XI guarantee to APT Drewry cautions TP rate hikes won't stick OOIL 1H profit recedes Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., the Hong Kong-based parent of liner carrier OOCL, said Thursday its operating profit fell 25.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2012 to $140 million. Mojix adds RFID to automotive supply chains Xata sees software gains, revenue holds still Hanjin reduces losses in 1H German lines slow joint Mideast loop Ryder buys small U.K. truck leasing outfit Senators urge ILWU clerks, employers to reach deal Wozniak appointed Columbus McKinnon VP CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues USDA helps release ag shipments overseas Ex-Im Bank expands in Minneapolis Since fiscal year 2007 through July 26, 2012, the bank has authorized about $710 million to Minnesota businesses to support $1.4 billion in export sales. U.S. industry welcomes 'Cairo Declaration' ITC: Dominican apparel not benefiting from U.S. trade program

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Prices move up single digits in the Middle Eastern bunker hub. Prices lack direction in major European ports Bunker prices hesitate to demonstrate any clear direction. Mauritius supplier invests in extending pipeline network New barge can 'bunker beyond port limit'. Maersk releases latest surcharge figures Ten dollars added to most routes. Fuel oil stocks climb But shortage of on-spec product remains. Shipping consultancy sold to management Sale to be complete in fourth quarter. Fuel oil arbitrage East Asia to climb by 46% month-on-month But bunker avails expected to remain tight Environmentalists open attack on cruise industry 'Unfortunately, there are still some holdouts trying to weaken or delay the ECA.' 'Flexible' WFS tightens grip on credit Company prepared to 'walk away from a lot of business'. Asian bunker prices at regional hubs buck Singapore trend Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. US marine services firm in $50 million acquisition Acquisition of Chemring Marine 'perfect fit' with Drew Marine's strategy, says CEO. South China monthly fuel oil imports fall in July Imports down 36% but levels are expected to improve in August. Typhoon hits bunkering ops in Taiwan Ports closed and cargo operations suspended due to severe weather conditions. FAL gets new manager as restructuring talks rumble on Appointment made at a time when creditors are expected to reject the trader's restructuring proposal. Chimbusco branch meets first half sales target Target met despite 'increasingly fierce domestic competition', it says. OOIL posts 33% decline in H1 profit Positive operating margin at its box unit 'adversely impacted' by the 'unexpected' increase in bunker fuel, it says.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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