BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 4, 2012

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Trade slump to bring hard times to Chinese shipping: Qingdao port chief CK Line starts Vietnam-Korea, Hong Kong/China, Thailand service (VTS) China Merchants acquires a 50pc stake in Lome container terminal in Togo WTSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge as UN emissions mandate bites Finland mulls sulphur green fund as shippers demand compliance cost aid MSC extends Swedish coverage with weekly call at Stockholm October 1 Caribbean braces for fierce rivalry when expanded Panama Canal opens Argentine mooring tariffs expected to increase 23pc as inflation soars NYK president meets captains, engineers in annual safety campaign US surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico up 6.6pc in June Talk of Tacoma eclipsing Seattle sparked by July Grand Alliance shift Cargotec delivers 12 yard tractors to Canary Islands' Port Las Palmas '3D printing' poses big threat to transport, labour intensive industry Hydrex offers underwater tanker stern tube seal repairs while afloat Statistics show Hunan's trucking growth outpaces all of central China Kuehne + Nagel to provide healthcare logistics to Bayer in Chile China to invest more in logistics infrastructure despite weakening demand Hebei's Baigou County to cooperate with Tianjin on new 'dry port' facility Purfresh offers partnership scheme to pick growers of fruit and veg Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Dutch Harbour, Alaska IATA: July global air freight falls 3.2pc after 0.1pc rise in June Air NZ profit dips 12pc to US$57 million, outlook upbeat for year ahead Boeing, Airbus join Chinese experts to find affordable aviation biofuel

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Better rates seen for box shipping G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter programme Global Ship Lease back to black in second quarter PCHAA assists a school in need SCFI index sees fall on all trade lanes last week Oilmeal exports slip 3 pc in July A. J. Lokhande takes charge as JN Port's Chief Manager (PPD) DP World's H1 profit up 12 pc Pakistan may hand over key port to China UAEs Gulftainer terminals register 23 pc throughput surge in H1 CMIE projects industrial output to grow 5.1 pc in FY13 INR rises smartly

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Waberer's International reports good results for H1/2012 The Hungarian transport company Waberer's International reached its target set for H1/, according to the company's board at its meeting in Budapest. The company's ebitda neared EUR... China's ICBC Leasing places order for 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft China-based ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd. has signed an agreement with the European airframe manufacturer Airbus for 30 A320ceos and 20 A320neos. The aircraft purchase agreement w... Messina orders four more ro-ro containerships Ignazio Messina, the Italian shipping group based in Genoa, has ordered four new state-of-the art ro-ro containerships from the South Korean shipyard STX Offshore & Shipbuildin... Trailer Wizards opens first two new locations in Saskatchewan/Canada The Canadian service provider Trailer Wizards Ltd is opening two new branches in Regina and Saskatoon (both in Saskatchewan). The new locations will help link Trailer Wizards' Prai... Swiss retailer Spar deploys first full-hybrid HGV The Spar Group Switzerland, a St Gallen-based family company, has started to use a 26 t full-hybrid truck for transport purposes for the first time. The vehicle cuts fuel consumpti... Europorte wins contract at Atlantic port of Bordeaux The port of Bordeaux authority has selected Eurotunnel's rail freight subsidiary, Europorte (Socorail), to manage the operations and maintenance of its railway infrastructure for a... Ansaldo wins EUR 40 million contract in South Korea Ansaldo, a Finmeccanica company within the consortium led by LSIS, has been selected by Korea Rail Network Authority (KRNA) as the supplier of the train control system for the Hona... Kuehne + Nagel celebrates 20 years of service in Russia The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel established a national subsidiary in Moscow in 1992. The company recently celebrated this event with numerous client... 5th runway for 6th busiest airport in the world Charlotte Douglas international airport in North Carolina (USA) recently announced that it will build a new nearly 4,000 m runway. The USD 160 million project will be the airport's... Air Arabia adds second daily flight to Delhi Last Saturday (1 September), the Sharjah (UAE)-based branch of Air Arabia launched a second daily service to Delhi (India). The extra flight provides a morning departure option fro... Cathay Pacific appoints new head of communication Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has appointed Cecilia Leung as general manager corporate communication with effect from 1 September. She will be responsible for the global c... New marketing structure at the seaport of Kiel The seaport of Kiel (Germany) introduced a new marketing structure on 1 September. Knud Sörensen was chosen as the new head of the marketing department and the cruise ship departme...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
UK Club reorganizes its structure Abu Dhabi Mar eyes P+S Werften Wilhelmsen Ships Service launches new plasma cutter Navies to shipowners: Don't relax anti-pirate measures

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Naming the power players Lloyd's List needs you to nominate the most influential people in shipping Premiums rise for VLGC spot-market voyages west of Suez Delays in Brazil ports tighten market and boost freight rates Unifeeder targets UK coastal traffic with Feederlink acquisition Expanded network positions firm to compete against UK road and rail Cash-rich owners set to take pick of older bargains Lack of bank interest in mid-life vessels may drive down prices further SMM 2012: Shipyards yet to convince owners over green designs Shipbuilders use environmental demands as a new marketing tool, but owners remain sceptical over their ability to live up to claims SMM 2012: Ban CO2 firefighting systems, urges Norwegian lobby Technology does not meet ISM and crew safety needs, Skagerrak Foundation claims Supramax resale fetches just $22m Deals point to softening sale and purchase market Petredec buys VLGC amid forecasts of robust market for the near future Company's expansion plans stay on course Banks must drive German shipping to consolidate, say SFF delegates SMM 2012: Sector ripe for takeovers with 400 firms operating an average of nine ships Pakistan breakers pay the week's highest prices Most demolition business goes to Bangladesh, but Gadani digs deep for large tankers G6 alliance culls Asia-Europe capacity by 15% Group suspends loop as peak season fails to materialise and lines prepare for slowdown ITF steps up Baltic inspections Week of action runs until Friday Navies urge continued Somalia vigilance Shipping must keep up its guard despite drop in pirate attacks Market awaits sale price for 13-year-old VLCC pair Deal will clarify buyers' appetite for ageing tankers CSAV reduces its second-quarter losses Chilean line says it is on course to recovery after freight rates rally Amsterdam seeks new role for ACT Port chief 'disappointed' by owner's decision to close containers facility US box imports surge 9.7% on year Automotive and furniture sectors show strong growth Greek ferry lines strive to curb losses Sector is losing money, but two out of three major listed operators reduce first half deficit Ceva Logistics wins five-year deal with Heinz food giant 'Unprecedented' long-term ocean freight contract means handling 60,000 teu per year Congestion from a US ports strike would hit boxship operators hard Shippers may divert cargo ahead of vote to avoid disruption, says Macquarie Research Holding the line The G6 move to reduce capacity indicates accelerating weakness on the Asia-Europe trades MSC Flaminia towed out of UK waters France, Belgium and the Netherlands approve passage for fire-damaged boxship Killing over unpaid ransom signals new Somali pirate business model Death of Syrian hostage after two-year stalemate ups the stakes for all sides CMA CGM completes cruise business sell-off Private equity firm Bridgepoint buys Ponant UK P&I Club restructures to prepare for Solvency II The club will no longer write direct business via Bermuda SMM 2012: Secure Money Making Environmental awareness is an increasing necessity, but can shipowners have a commercial interest in saving the planet when they are too busy trying to save their businesses? HSH Nordbank's silence adds to Omega drama Court hearing postponed to September 10 Owner of sunken Thermopylae Sierra blames Sri Lankan government Greece's Scarlet Shipping says authorities are 'totally and ultimately responsible' for sinking Omega Navigation Chapter 11 reorganisation plan faces opposition Short-changed creditors and lenders attack 'unfair and illegal' proposals Babson Capital sets sights on further shipping investments But cash will be available only to 'good prospects' sourced through private equity partners

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Venezuela refinery restarts PDVSA said the refinery complex in Paraguaná, Venezuela, has returned to processing 170,000 barrels of crude per day, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Ship glut cools breaking prices BROKERS and cash buyers are cautioning that recycling prices might cool as more big ships head for breaking beaches G6 suspends Far East/Europe loop HAPAG-Lloyd said today the G6 box shipping alliance is suspending its Loop 3 Far East/Europe as of early next month Flaminia transiting Channel SCORCHED box ship MSC Flaminia was transiting the Channel today after being cleared last week for its journey to Germany Worries renewed on Russia's grain exports KREMLIN grain harvest forecasts for summer have fallen below the estimate for Russia's yearly domestic grain consumption: 70M tonnes Ponant sale completed CMA CGM said today it has completed its sale of cruise ship subsidiary Compagnie du Ponant to private equity investor Bridgepoint Swiber gets rest of Atlantis OFFSHORE company Swiber Holdings said it has moved to acquire full ownership of investment holding company Atlantis Navigation Evergreen, Yang Ming profit TAIWANESE box carriers Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming saw their first quarterly profits in a year, as improved long-haul freight rates boosted earnings Liners get stonewalled on rates LINERS appear to be getting stonewalled in their attempts to raise long-haul rates this month, given a continuing drop in rates DOF raises 700M kroner DOF SAID today it has raised 700M kroner ($120M) by placing seven-year bonds on Norway's bourse Builders complete merger JAPANESE builders IHI Marine and Universal Shipbuilding have completed their merger, with the new Japan Marine United to operate as of 1 October Investors target secondhand VLGCs DECENT freight rates for VLGCs are translating into good prices for secondhand tonnage, brokers said today

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
CSAV Slashes Second Quarter Loss CSAV's second quarter operating loss narrowed sharply year-over-year to $61.7 million from $381.4 million as the Chilean ocean carrier reaped... G6 Alliance Pulls One Asia-Europe Service The G6 Alliance of European and Asian container carriers said it is temporarily suspending one of its Asia-Europe services because... Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port Open for Business Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port began commercial operations Sept. 1 with the arrival of the container vessel MSC Bari, port operator... Commentary: Hours-of-Service, Years of Debate Q: I've been following, or at least tried to follow, the arguments about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's hours-of-service... Interactive Graphic: Trucking Dashboard 2nd Quarter 2012 Economic Pains Bring Slower Gains for Motor Carriers Trucking kept pace and occasionally moved ahead of a slowing economy in the second quarter, with the largest publicly owned... Developers, Rails Looking Inland for New Ports The next generation of inland ports will likely reflect a post-recession flavor. With import volume crawling toward pre-recession highs, the... Commentary: Presidential Reality Checks The dog days of summer provided no respite from the pre-convention point-counterpoint between the Obama and Romney camps. PolitiFact has... NY State Agency Sees Lack of Diversity on the Docks A New York state agency's discrimination complaint against the International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association adds a... TWIC Card Readers Not Yet Specified Ports and marine terminal operators that have been waiting anxiously for the Coast Guard to release its notice of proposed... Mexico's Ports Focus on Home Delivery Mexico's ports are sometimes viewed as potential low-cost gateways for Asian cargo moving to the U.S., but Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas,... Trucking Thrives on the Border Shippers looking for trucks in northern Mexico desperately want something in short supply across North America: la capacidad. Truckload capacity... For Mexican Rails, Growth is Stacked When it comes to Mexican rail growth, you haven't seen anything yet. Mexican railroads' share of surface freight moves... Mexico Making a Name for Itself in Manufacturing The Mexican economy can be baffling to Americans. News headlines of horrifying gang violence tend to overshadow the booming manufacturing...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Polzug branches out in Poland Polzug has started offering three return trips a week between Gdynia, Gdansk and Poznan in Poland. Poznan is the railway company's hub terminal in central Poland, ... Asciano orders Cargotec AutoStrads Asciano, which owns Patrick Stevedores, has announced that it has ordered 44 automated straddle carriers (AutoStrads) from Finland-based Cargotec with deliveries ... IAS launches chassis software solution for US Following the exit of several ocean carriers from providing chassis in the US, International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched ChassisManager in order to ... G6 joins exodus from Asia-Europe tradelane The G6 Alliance has joined the CKYH alliance in announcing a service withdrawal programme between Asia and northern Europe. In early October, the G6 will suspend ... Strike threat after ILA contract talks reach impasse Negotiations between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) have taken a turn for the worse after the latter ... Its all in the LNG price That is what 12 months of research and analysis by Lloyd's Register (LR) has concluded when it comes to the use as LNG as an alternative fuel to bunker fuel for ... Hamburg container traffic static in Q2 12 Hamburg's container traffic was stable in Q2 12 with 2.2 million TEU handled, practically the same as in the opening quarter of the year and also the same as in ... Lagos-Ibadan rail link to be built Rail transport for both freight and passenger transfers is to be given a huge boost in Nigeria following the Government's signing of a USD1.4 billion contract with ... Khalifa opened

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Havyard bags wellboats Havyard has clinched an order for a new wellboat from a compatriot owner. Sincere slides Taiwan's Sincere Navigation has posted a weaker first half profit as revenue slipped. CSAV curbs loss Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) has turned in a dramatically improved set of second quarter numbers. Feline feeling fine A stowaway cat has survived three weeks in a shipping container during a voyage across the Pacific. Party poopers A huge surplus of 350 vessels means the capesize market will be unable to repeat its 2009 spike, Barclays Capital believes. Austal eyes charter An AUD 100m ($102.52m) ferry built on spec by Australia's Austal could be chartered out in Europe if no buyer emerges. Nam Cheong on a roll Nam Cheong has continued its recent winning streak by scooping a deal worth close to $60m. Navies fire piracy warning Anti-piracy forces have pleaded with shipowners not to become complacent following a drop in activity off Somalia. WAM's bulker coup India's West Asia Maritime (WAM) has scooped a five-year bulker charter worth $47.5m. Dragnis defends divi axe John Dragnis has defended Goldenport Holdings' decision to ice dividend payments. G6 cans Asia-Europe route The G6 alliance has confirmed plans to temporarily shelve one of its Asia to Europe routes following a slump in business. Costa Allegra scrapped Costa Cruises' Costa Allegra is heading to breakers in Turkey after being hit by fire in February. More woe for Anek Greek ferry owner Anek Lines has posted a bigger net loss in the first half as the country's economic crisis continued to hit its operations. Capes sent for the chop A capesize caught up in a crash off South Africa last year has headed a run of large bulkers to the scrap heap in Bangladesh. ADM eyes P+S UAE shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Mar (ADM) could buy insolvent German group P+S Werften's shipyards. Costs curtail U-Ming Taiwanese bulker owner U-Ming has posted a lower profit in the first half as operating expenses rose. Cash in bag for Dof Helge Mogster's Dof is $120m to the good after a trip to the bond market. Crew member lost A seafarer has reportedly gone overboard from a Costa cruiseship off Turkey. Hostage murdered Somali pirates have killed a Syrian crewman on the hijacked Orna in a protest over a delayed ransom payment. Hoegh clinches Chile job Hoegh LNG looks to have emerged victorious in its bid to win a floating LNG import terminal (FSRU) project in Chile. Kreuz eyes newbuilding Singapore's Kreuz Holdings says it is looking to acquire a multipurpose subsea dive support and construction vessel. Ultrabulk back in profit Ultrabulk Shipping has returned to profit in the first half of 2012 following a major reduction in operating costs. McDermott back at Vigo McDermott International has returned to Spain for a second high capacity reeled pipelay vessel newbuilding. Price key to LNG as fuel Global acceptance of LNG as an alternative marine fuel will come down to price, a new Lloyd's Register study contends. LOOP has reopened The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico resumed operations over the weekend.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
Suez 'runs dry' No replenishment date for Egyptian bunker hub. Bunker prices climbing in European hubs Markets firm in key European ports. Caribbean refinery 'will not be restarted' Valero says Aruba plant will become refined products terminal. 'Fuel saving' data system installed NOAA vessels Database allows operators to find 'most economical fuel settings.' Bunker volumes set to surge Port of Ust-Luga could see demand grow by 75%. Refinery shut down after damage to floating pipeline Ceypetco tendering for fuel oil to make up for any shortfall. Bunker prices start the week firm Demand mixed at key Asian ports on Monday. Insolvencies to grow 'even larger' More distress sales of vessels expected in the coming months, says CEO of publicly-traded German shipping fund. South China fuel oil imports to rise Sinopec Fuel Oil expected to maintain high fuel oil imports in September. Singapore and Denmark ink maritime MOU Set to cooperate in promoting clean and green shipping. Petrobras invests $71.6 billion to modernise, expand refineries Plan will enable the energy major to produce fuels with lower sulphur content. Titan in further share acquisition deal Acquisition by Guangdong Zhenrong's subsidiary triggers obligatory takeover for Titan's remaining shares.

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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

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

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

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.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors

London

This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.

SHIPPING

COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels

Shanghai

We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.

SHIPPING

Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.

Valencia

The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact

Berlin/Brussels

They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

Cairo

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

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

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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