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BRIEFS

April 6, 2012

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*Shipping News* China club drops cover for tankers with Iranian oil KEY ship insurer the China P&I Club will halt indemnity coverage for tankers carrying Iranian oil from July amid tightening Western sanctions against Opec's second largest producer, two club officials told Reuters yesterday. Maritime NZ charges grounded ship's owners for causing pollution NEW Zealand shipping authorities said yesterday they had filed pollution-related charges against the owners of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that grounded on a reef off New Zealand's North Island six months ago. Capesize iron-ore charter rates rise another 3.5% HIRE costs for Capesize ships, the largest carriers of iron ore, rose for a seventh session on bookings of the vessels to haul the steelmaking raw material to China from leading global exporter Australia. APL en route to slashing carbon footprint by 30% Commerzbank may face 441m euro losses Shippers stay afloat using Chapter 11 in US Baltic index takes a tumble

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OOCL to increase Asia-to-Europe freight rate US$450/TEU from May APL to raise rates US$450/TEU on Asia to Europe routes from May OOCL signs 40-year lease with Long Beach for Middle Harbour terminal Italy fines major lines' in-house agents US$5.3 million for price fixing Commerzbank faces difficulty as shipowners unable to service debt Sharjah's Khorfakkan terminal docks its biggest ship, a 14,074-TEUer Hunan Yangtze-Pearl loop launched with cargo of 28 TEU of fireworks Sino-US talks in May to mull easing American high-tech export bans Zim receives US$50 million from Israel Corp as second part of aid Port Nehru container volume up 1.5 per cent to 4.27 million TEU Agility 2011 profit up 8pc to US$91.1 million on 5pc less revenue CEVA renews contract with Renault in Brazil for export to France, elsewhere Failing shipping lines run to US bankruptcy courts to keep functioning ACE Winches exports Scotland's heaviest air cargo on an Antonov 225 Lufthansa Cargo now mulls dumping freighters as night-flight ban is upheld Etihad cargo unit revenue up 12.2pc, plans to build capacity in 2013-14

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A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12 JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12 MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds Exports grow at three-month low in February Long dry spell to hamper tea output RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept. MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

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APRIL 5, 2012
ECS Group acquires stake in new West African cargo airline The network general sales and service agency ECS Group, headquartered in Paris, has taken a controlling interest in Niger Air Cargo, a ... Favourable start for Contargo's Basel multimodal express The container logistics specialist Contargo has said that its Basel multimodal express service has had a favourable first year. Around 13,500 teu have been hauled by the first tri... Daimler celebrates 70th anniversary of Freightliner truck Daimler North America is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Freightliner medium and heavy-duty truck brand. Since its beginnings in 1942, Freightliner has developed into one ... Store-Ship adopts parent company name of Broekman The company Store-Ship has operated under the new name of Broekman Logistics Europoort since 1 April. This step aims to consolidate the company's position as an integral part of t... Unifeeder adds call at Kalundborg container terminal Unifeeder, a leading provider of container transport services and short sea shipping solutions in northern Europe, is set to serve the Kalundborg container terminal on the west co... IDS names winners of quality ranking scheme The general cargo alliance IDS has announced that the forwarding company Gras Spedition, based in Neuwied (Germany), took first place in its quality ranking programme. Krage &... Singapore supports air cargo sector The Changi Airport Group (CAG) has put in place a SGD 15 million (EUR 9 million) cargo support package under the Changi airport growth initiative, to support the air cargo sector ... SBS Worldwide appoints Ian Hunt as new manager Supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Ian Hunt to the new role of business development manager of sales for the Northeast of the UK. He will be based at SBS ... BDP expanding in Asia BDP International has opened another global service centre in Petaling Jaya (Malaysia). The US global logistics and transportation firm opened its first centre in Kuala Lumpur in ... SNCF Geodis and Hupac sign strategic cooperation agreement Hupac, a Swiss intermodal transport operator, and SNCF Geodis, the fourth-largest global transport and logistics operator, are joining forces to expand their combined transport ne... Asstra new BVL member in Germany The international transport and logistics service provider Asstra Associated Traffic recently became a member of the German Logistics Association (Bundesvereinigung für Logistik B... HHLA: above average growth in 2011 The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) reported above-average growth rates in its core markets in business year 2011, and was thereby able to subst...

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APRIL 5, 2012
Poitras named President of Electric Boat as Casey moves up New Zealand brings charges against Costamare subsidiary in Rena... Viking River to switch ocean cruise ship order to...

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APRIL 5, 2012
Port of Bellingham executive director resigns during commission meeting Schnitzer Steel reports second fiscal quarter numbers DOT burried in applications for 2012 TIGER grants Mechanical woes force WSF to reduce power on aging ferries Diana Shipping inks time charter for Panamax dry bulk vessel

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APRIL 5, 2012
Supramax rates plummet after owner offers $4,000 per day discount Resulting rush by rival shipowners to fix before a further fall compounds price drop Aquasition Corp plans $50m offering New blank cheque vehicle launched by Greek shipping names South America demand keeps MR tanker market alive Argentina and Brazil take cargoes as transatlantic trade declines Box lines make rate increases stick Index shows that shippers accept price hikes Diana agrees one-year charter for panamax purchase Melia fixed to STX Pan Ocean NewLead returns bulk quartet to Lemissoler Agreement to wind up ill-fated 2010 leaseback is subject to finalisation Evergreen set to trump rivals with 14,000 teu boxship deal Chartered tonnage will burn 25% less fuel Iran sanctions cut Asian P&I cover China P&I Club seeks IG membership Twin cruiseship cancellation a new blow for STX France Staff already working reduced hours Pipeline blast hits Mediterranean aframax market Market loses 500,000 barrels per day UK government advisers urge international regime on CO2 But Committee on Climate Change says British ships' emissions should be part of national reduction targets Seafarers missing after ship sinks in East China Sea Cargoship en route from Papua New Guinea goes missing after storm Shipowners must do more to prevent engineroom fires Adhering to Solas amendments 'has slipped', Gard says China's accidents surge as owners slash safety spending Shipping sources blame poor market conditions Sembcorp Marine lands rig contract for Gulf Drilling High-spec rig to be deployed in Qatar New Zealand charges Rena owner Maritime agency to prosecute Daina Shipping over oil spill

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APRIL 5, 2012
Oil spilled off Japan LARGE amounts of oil are being detected off southern Japan, which coastguards believe to be from a missing Hong Kong-registered general cargo ship New 'blank cheque' filed NEWLY formed Aquasition Corp is plotting a 'blank cheque' IPO targeting maritime acquisitions and a NASDAQ listing Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 6 or 9 April because of the UK holiday weekend Duelling directors face off at Russian yard RUSSIA'S Northern Shipyard now has dueling directors Transocean, Chevron again sued in Brazil A SECOND pollution lawsuit has been filed in Brazil against the rig operator Transocean and Chevron, IHS Global Insight reported today China P&I pulls plug on crude from Iran CHINA P&I Club has decided to halt indemnity cover for tankers carrying Iranian oil, as of July, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Viking-STX cruise talks fail STX FRANCE said today Viking River Cruises has decided to withdraw from talks about two cruise ships Fire on Haiti ro-ro kills 1 ONE PERSON has been killed and another injured when a ro-pax caught fire in the Haitian port of Miragoane, Haiti Press Network reported BC plans big export spending BRITISH Columbia Premier Christy Clark has unveiled a C$700M ($701.45) investment scheme for building export infrastructure

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APRIL 5, 2012
US Rail Traffic Mixed for Week U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending March 31 rose 3.6 percent year-over-year and 4.5 percent from the previous... Truck Drivers on Payroll Rise 2.9 Percent The number of heavy truck or tractor-trailer drivers employed increased last year for the first time since 2008, according to... Hapag-Lloyd Sets Peak-Season Surcharge to India Hapag-Lloyd will impose a peak-season surcharge on eastbound trades from North Europe and the Mediterranean to the Indian subcontinent. ... YRC Worldwide Reviewing Bids for Terminals YRC Worldwide received "multiple bids" for more than 60 facilities put up for sale via a sealed-bid auction and is... TIGER Grant Demand Outpaces Supply 20-to-1 The $10.2 billion in requested Department of Transportation TIGER grants exceeded supply by a factor of more than 20, the... S&P: Lack of US Infrastructure Plan Could Spur Credit Crisis Standard & Poor's said the U.S. government's inability to provide long-term infrastructure and transportation funding could create another credit crisis.... Salvaging a Damage Claim Q: A motor carrier damaged a 1,000-pound box of our product, a polymer. I filed a claim for $13,870, and... Trucking Flashes Warning Lights Are trucking companies losing confidence in the economic recovery and slowing plans to replenish or expand their freight capacity? ... Asia-Europe Freight Rates Jump 28 Percent Spot freight rates in the Asia-Europe trade jumped 28 percent this week as the general rate increases imposed by carriers... China's Purchasing Managers' Index Jumps to 53.1 China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index jumped to its highest level in a year in March. Boosted by an... Saudi Airlines Cargo to Add Service Into Bangladesh Saudi Airlines Cargo will continue its expansion into developing markets later this month by boosting capacity into Bangladesh. A... Hutchison Port Holdings' Profit Jumps 14 Percent Hutchison Whampoa's ports division boosted profits by 14 percent last year despite flat volume growth across its global terminal network.... Lufthansa Cargo to Weigh Investment in Frankfurt Airport Lufthansa Cargo will make a final decision on investment at Frankfurt airport this summer after a court upheld a night... INTTRA to Provide E-Commerce to WCA Family INTTRA will provide ocean shipping planning, management and optimization services to the freight forwarding group WCA Family under a strategic...

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APRIL 5, 2012
Last chance to have your say: join the North America sentiment panel Containerisation International's second North America survey has launched and is looking for more shippers and freight forwarders in this area to join the panel, ... Samskip gains AEO certification Netherlands-based multimodal logistics operator Samskip has been certified AEO compliant by the Dutch customs, thus affording its clients priority treatment on ... APL charts 30% emissions cut by 2015 Singapore-headquartered NOL's container arm APL said that it is 'on course to reduce a key carbon exhaust measure' by 30% from its global shipping operations in ... ZIM takes steps to improve its Asia-Black Sea offering Haifa-based ZIM Line has announced a significant expansion of its involvement in the Asia-Black Sea liner market with extra sailings, additional ports of call and ... LSCT geared up for bigger ships Contship Italia has added new equipment and modernised and upgraded existing cranes at its La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) as it prepares for a future in which ... Euro crisis returns to haunt carriers Anxious to push on with a raft of GRIs, ocean carriers will be watching in dismay at the storm clouds once again hovering over their key European markets. The liners ... Rena's owners charged

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APRIL 5, 2012
Sonangol standoff continues Credit Suisse sees hope on the horizon for Tidewater as negotiations over the future of Angolan offshore venture roll on. ORIG paves path for payout George Economou-backed drilling group poised to pay dividend after banks overhaul restrictive loan provisions. Diana fixes out new addition New York-listed bulker owner ties up time charter for panamax acquired during $78m spending spree. NEWL parts with dry quartet Cash-strapped operator turns in keys to three capes and a panamax six years early after striking preliminary redelivery pact. Bondholders take to the street Direct action in Torre del Greco, why bankruptcy isn't for the pennyless and a master driven to defend his crew. Cosco Corp faces tough 2012 Singapore-listed shipbuilder says cost control and diversification key to turnaround. Leo Polemis branches out Well connected blank cheque shipping venture aims to raise $50m by way of US IPO for ill-defined shopping trip. Tusla blast kills two Explosion on board platform supply vessel newbuilding at Turkish yard claims two workers' lives. Skov steps up with new order Former Torm boss' new venture is lining up a three-ship deal at GSI while his old employer fights for its future. Courage sheds another Hong Kong and Singapore-listed bulk carrier owner sells panamax for $5m. Arbitration win for Frontline Court makes key ruling in marathon legal battle over a collision 12 years ago between a suezmax tanker and a jetty at a Sicilian refinery. Case packs smaller bonus Clarksons chief's pay dropped in 2011, but his total package is still almost four times better than present capesize spot rates. Tomorrow's news today TradeWinds' readers desperate for a look at this Friday's edition can see it in electronic form right now. Viking River guns STX order Potential three-ship order from Torstein Hagen-led owner disappears as loan proves hard to come by. Hellenic Sky sold off Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner sells eighteen-year-old panamax bulker to unnamed buyers. Owner faces fine over Rena Costamare faces $500,000 hit from containership casualty off New Zealand. Traf aids Colombian exports Top commodities trader is investing $27m to improve transportation of commodities along Magdalena River. Gulf orders at SembCorp Pace of offshore ordering begins to pick up as Singapore yard wins jack-up rig deal from Middle East driller.

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APRIL 5, 2012
ComPair Data shows little capacity squeeze in 1Q INTTRA forms alliance with WCA Family of Logistic Networks Supply chain vendors slow to use social media Power Freight is now Javelin Logistics RedStone Logistics offers transportation diagnostic Avnet targets aftermarket supply chain Master Line improves Venezuela and Colombia link Sondey to chair lessor group Whale avoidance? There's an app for that Rena owner charged in New Zealand Court

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APRIL 5, 2012
UK urged to target shipping emissions by end of 2012 'If we don't include these sectors, that would in effect be a lowering of the UK's carbon targets,' says David Kennedy. Prices drop across the board High demand reported in Piraeus. Hong Kong 'fully determined' to tighten sulphur standards Pressure growing to target shipping emissions as part of efforts to tackle air pollution in the region. Prices mixed in Fujairah Average demand and good avails in Suez. VT Group acquires seagoing tanker Vessel to be deployed in NWE region will be used mostly for bunkering, company tells Bunkerworld. Founder of leading UK supplier steps down Paul Henty looks back at firm's history and thanks WFS for investment 'and the freedom to continue making Henty the success it is today.' Grounded cargo ship leaks MGO in North Wales Environmental damage from the MGO leak expected to be 'minimal', says MCA spokeswoman. S&P 'could consider a downgrade' of Hapag-Lloyd Persistent overcapacity and rising bunker fuel prices 'pose a significant risk' to base-case assumptions, says ratings agency. Daina Shipping charged for Rena grounding The charge on the Greek shipowner relates to 'discharge of harmful substances' from the ship. Bunker prices largely down at major Asian ports Healthy supplies of marine fuels at key Asian ports on Thursday. Panama bunkering sector prepares for canal's expansion Panama needs to work on operational efficiency and offer competitively-priced bunkers, says market player. Crew of arrested bulk carrier sues employer Sakhalin arrested for unpaid bunkers in Hong Kong in January. VLCC owners 'most likely' to gain from higher bunker prices Shipbroker observes a declining trend in speed of crude carriers in line with high bunker prices, lower utilisation rate. Indian refiner to stop fuel oil exports 'as early as May' Essar expected to stop exports when delayed coker unit in Vadinar becomes operational. Singapore to adopt ISO 8217:2010 spec from July 2012 All bunker suppliers required to comply with ISO 8217:2010 bunker specs, unless otherwise agreed by the buyer, says MPA. Torm reaches 'conditional agreement' with investor groups Banks and time charter partners expected to take a 'significant equity stake' in the company if the agreements are finalised.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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