BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 6, 2012

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WTSA aims to raise US-Asia dry cargo rates from July 1 PSA Dongguan Container Terminal goes through equity reorganisation Shanghai aims to increase throughput to 33 million TEU by 2015 FedEx buys Brazilian shipping company Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes GL holds container ship forum to discuss trends and challenges ASF urges UN and governments to maintain urgent and effective measures against Somali piracy Stranded Sri Lankan crew in Durban Harbour to be paid back-dated wages Korean Air launches Xining to Seoul passenger service Latvia's Riga airport receives first Afghan cargo shipment Space cargo joins the ranks of tradition freight transportation modes

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JUNE 5, 2012
ASAA, JBS Academy to organise rotating trophy quiz contest 2012 Baltic index falls to new lows Bureau Veritas launches e-learning programme for MLC training European banks cut back on funding shipping Evergreen Line receives Seatrade Liner Owner/Operator Award Indonesian shipowners shell out $ 588.5 m towards illegal security fees Maersk's reefer manufacturing unit produces 100,000th container Interest subvention extended by a year Gangavaram port expansion to commence soon Vallarpadam ICTT receives ISO certifications for Integrated Management Systems GST would be a major breakthrough towards comprehensive indirect tax reform, says Sushil Kumar Modi Strict govt measures push gold imports down

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JUNE 5, 2012
GATX enters India's rail wagon leasing market Chicago IL (USA)- based GATX Corporation has entered India's marketplace via its Indian subsidiary GIPL, with the purchase of ten newly manufactured rakes, each consisting of 45 c... Gefco CEO to retire in July Yves Fargues, current CEO of the French transport service provider Gefco, has decided to retire on 1 July, according to a company press release issued on 4 June. There will be a me... KLM Cargo awarded platinum status in Cargo 2000 quality programme KLM Cargo has been awarded platinum status in the Iata Cargo 2000 quality initiative. The award highlights KL... India's customs authority 32nd to go live on Champ's global customs gateway Luxembourg-headquartered Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated, business-critical IT solutions for all players in the air cargo transport chain, announced that carriers and ... Loxx adds new general cargo station in UK The German transport and logistics service provider Loxx is operating additional general cargo services to Stoke-on-Trent (UK) from this month (June), in partnership with the UK-ba... Wim Bosman Belgium goes multimodal Wim Bosman Belgium and its Italian partner Sittam have started offering a road/rail transport service between Belgium and Italy. Shipments are hauled by rail between Zeebrugge (Bel... CMA CGM introduces largest feeder vessel into Russia service The "John Rickmers" with a 1,858 teu capacity, is the largest feeder vessel that is deployed in the North Continent-St. Petersburg feeder service. The vessel is operated ... 26 Chinese ports handle more than 100 million t per annum The number of Chinese ports to handle more than 100 million t per year has increased to 26. According to the Chinese ministry of transportation Ningbo-Zhoushan is the No. 1 port wi... 7% fuel savings with Freightliner's new Cascadia Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, has introduced a new version of its flagship Cascadia. The new truck model will be 7% more fuel efficient than most... Two fatal crashes in West Africa this weekend, one involving a freighter Aviation Safety Network has reported that a Boeing 727-221F cargo plane left the runway on landing at Accra-Kotoka airport (Ghana) on 2 June... Hansa Treuhand mourns board member Sönke Fanslow The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping group Hansa Treuhand is mourning the death of its board member Sönke Fanslow, who died, after a short, serious illness on 23 May, aged 42. Fans... Gazeley purchases land for logistics property near Stuttgart The global logistics property developer and investor Gazeley has purchased a 4 ha plot of land near Stuttgart (Germany). The strategically located site, which is the largest immedi... Kerry Logistics wins contract from Continental Tyres in Thailand The global logistics service provider Kerry Logistics has been awarded a major new contract by Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co Ltd to manage the company's warehouse storage and man... Miebach Consulting: Thomas Mathives takes over after sales market department Miebach Consulting, an international logistics and supply chain consultancy based in Frankfurt (Germany), chose Thomas Mathives to head its after sales market department that serve...

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JUNE 5, 2012
Ingalls Shipbuilding launches LHA 6 Matson honored with 2012 Coast Guard Benkert Award ABS completes floating wind turbine study for BSEE Eidesvik Offshore orders large subsea vessel at Kleven SDARI unveils handy size bulker concept design

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JUNE 5, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA hosting slate of coffee meetings Port of Everett schedules series of waterfront tours Maersk Line plans Brazil general rate increase Corps of Engineers seeking input on Seattle Seawall upgrade plans Trucking association waiting for FMCSA crash accountability results

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JUNE 5, 2012
A tale of two bail-outs China and South Korea raise state funds for distressed shipping firms Challenging withholding of consent A recent High Court decision offers helpful guidance on the principles to be applied to a commonly used qualification to commercial contracts West of England P&I Club and Gard put members first Gard reduces deferred call while West of England celebrates lowest member claims in 10 years NEL trims loss after axing staff Greek ferry operator still in the red despite shedding 200 jobs Sub-panamax boxships lose their gloss Cascade effect will see smaller tonnage struggle to survive Europe slips 'into deeper recession', warns Global Port Tracker First-quarter box import data reveals dip in demand Shipyards' eco designs are a marketing gimmick, say owners Builders need the orders but shipping needs no new tonnage, say critics China to liberalise crude oil imports Allowing non-state-owned refineries to buy in could boost VLCC demand Diana Containerships prepares for bigger payouts Nasdaq-listed owner set to declare $0.30 per share for second quarter Investors out of step over timing Posidonia 2012: experts disagree over when to buy into shipping Marco Polo Chapter 11 case heads towards its close Banks to repossess six tankers after global settlement approved New bulker port proposed for West Africa Exxaro says converting Pointe Noire to handle ore might be too difficult New technologies and shifting trade make the future uncertain Posidonia 2012: Wiernicki outlines the factors shaping tomorrow's supply and demand DNV forecasts changing fuel use Posidonia 2012: Study flags huge increase in distillate and LNG fuels by 2020 Hamburg warned over slowing exports to China City state would suffer 'serious negative consequences' from a Chinese economic crisis or policy change, says study Cosco extends olive branch to Vale Both sides want to resolve conflicts rather than 'attacking each other', says China Shipowners' Association Platou predicts shipping industry recovery in 2014 Short-term outlook for bulkers remains poor Harsh lessons Companies that do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it Chinese ports' growth rate slows Shanghai International Shipping Institute reports cargo throughput and box volumes both weaken in first quarter Sleeping with the enemy Shipyard: part of the problem and part of the solution New Russian export scheme leaves aframax brokers guessing Ten June cargoes still up in the air in Gulf of Finland Coscon follows Hapag-Lloyd with July Asia-Europe rate rise Lines press ahead despite postponed peak-season surcharges TEN and HHI sign LNG pact Maria Energy is the most expensive vessel that Greek owner has ordered to date Two become one to launch SEA Europe Lobby groups CESA and EMEC agree to merge Shanking? No thanks Bankers are a problem not a solution for beleaguered shipping industry Deutsche Post DHL to pay $642m backdated tax Bill for additional value added tax covers 12 years' postal services Greek owners ponder refuge options Posidonia 2012: Exodus to Vancouver, Dubai, London or Singapore if crisis deepens SCI halts new orders this fiscal year India's biggest shipping group consolidates box services Maersk Drilling wins $610m drillship contract First of quartet of ultra-deepwater vessels headed to Gulf of Mexico Eidesvik orders its most expensive ship Norwegian firm buys $165m Arctic subsea vessel

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JUNE 5, 2012
Shale gas potential touted EXXONMOBIL CEO Rex Tillerson said today that the world should learn from North America's shale gas revolution in exploring unconventional gas resources Liquefaction capacity drives LNG STRONG growth in LNG demand is possible because global liquefaction capacity is rising worldwide, said Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser today

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JUNE 5, 2012
US Container Imports Fell 2 Percent in April U.S. containerized imports in April fell 2 percent from a year earlier as slowing economic growth reduced demand for consumer... Senate Offers Transport Bill Compromise to House Senate leaders have offered a surface transportation bill compromise to House Republicans but Sen. Barbara Boxer is keeping quiet on... Global Port Tracker Forecasts Deeper European Recession The slowdown in container volumes handled by ports in northern Europe indicates the continent may be slipping into a deeper... DHS Releases New Canadian Border Security Strategy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released its Northern Border Strategy, which provides a framework for DHS security... Deutsche Post DHL to Pay $645 Million in Back Taxes Deutsche Post DHL has been ordered to pay 516 million euros ($645 million) in back taxes to the German government... Echo Global Logistics Buys 'Purple Plum' Brokerage Echo Global Logistics acquired the assets of Plum Logistics, a refrigerated truckload freight brokerage in Wakefield, Mass., doing business as... Roadrunner Transportation Acquires CTW Transport Roadrunner Transportation Systems strengthened its truckload division by acquiring CTW Transport, a refrigerated food hauler in Peabody, Mass. Cudahy,... Alphaliner: Most Container Lines to See Second Quarter Losses The majority of ocean container carriers will lose money in the second quarter following their failure to fully implement rate... FedEx to Retire 24 Aircraft as US Demand Slows FedEx plans to retire 24 aircraft and shortened the depreciable life of 54 older aircraft, as the parcel giant works... Transport Corp. of India Profit Up 19 Percent Transport Corporation of India said its net profit rose 19 percent year-over-year to $10.8 million on a consolidated basis in... Air Freight Back to Pre-Flood Levels at Thai Gateway The Thai economy's key role as a component supplier for electronic and auto sectors has not been diminished following last... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Rates on Major Trades Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a new round of general rate increases on major trade lanes, starting July 1. The...

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JUNE 5, 2012
COSCON plans July 1 price hike COSCON is the latest carrier to announce a round of rate increases on the Asia-Europe trade as it looks to raise its prices to more sustainable levels that allow ... Old ships are compromised Bertram Rickmers, chairman of Rickmers Holdings, has said that a completely new generation of container vessels is needed and that older ships were less attractive ... CMHI on track Despite what is proving to be a lacklustre second quarter, Dr Fu Yuning, chairman of China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI), the Hong Kong listed port ... Daggett accuses Capo of personal attacks The stand-off between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) president Harold Daggett and James Capo, chairman and ceo of the United States Maritime ... MCI steps up its reefer production MAERSK Container Industry (MCI), which is a leading manufacturer of reefer containers and machinery, has doubled the production of its Star Cool units in a little ...

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JUNE 5, 2012
Sin City shipper plots seizure Vegas gaming giant attempts to arrest containership Bernuth Calypso as it files $1.5m cargo claim in US court. Fairstar fights Philip Adkins-led owner puts money where its mouth is as research report dismisses Dockwise takeover bid as 'unfair'. Ex-NITC chief on new course Mohammed Souri is busy developing a new shipping venture after a long career heading the Iranian tanker giant. Finding opportunities in troubled waters Pain ahead for some but Basil Mavroleon sees opportunities for others particularly in tankers. Swiber hits grand slam $830m worth of freshly minted offshore contracts prove Lion City syndicate has entered the big leagues, CEO says. EGLE caught in the crossfire Bunker giant targets Eagle Bulk Shipping handymax as fuel feud with charterer Allied Maritime ignites. Bahri bags big finance deal The former NSCSA seals $219m shariah-compliant loan to pay for its new con-ros at Hyundai Mipo in Korea. Western Shipyard in the red Lithuanian shipbuilder and repairer racks up loss for 2011 despite revenue climbing. Minoan Lines loses more Greek ferry company posts worse first-quarter figures as austerity and fuel prices bite. Roll up, roll up... Public charged EUR 2 to tour LNG carrier scheduled for demolition at Van Heyghen Recycling in Belgium. Harren hit by funding hitch Newbuilding delayed as German firm struggles to raise cash in tight ship finance market. NWS: don't blame us Russian owner of cargoship Professor Katsman says alleged Syrian weapons cargo not its responsibility. "Frothy" fuel furore Singapore says allegations of cappuccino-like bunkers being supplied are over-exaggerated. ES wins charter deal Singapore shipyard finds long-term cover for bunker vessels it has built for its own account in Thailand. LNG is the future Costas Fostiropoulos says the Chinese are coming, so it is wise to move to more sophisticated sectors. Ten for TEN Nikolas Tsakos tells TradeWinds WebTV that latest LNG carrier order is part of expansion to 10 vessels by 2018.

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JUNE 5, 2012
Data2Logistics talks hurricane season prep Webgility starts e-commerce shipping software PeopleNet appoints new technology head SATO picks Cook for sales VP ILA president accuses USMX of divide and conquer "I am very disappointed that you chose to engage in personal attacks against me, the ILA's Chief Labor Negotiator," wrote ILA President Harold Daggett in a letter to James Capo, CEO of the U.S. Maritime Alliance. NYK raises capacity on intra-Asia loop The ocean carrier NYK has raised capacity on its weekly Japan to Southeast Asia TWX loop by increasing the size of the vessels by almost 50 percent, from 1,091 TEUs to 1,613 TEUs. Jaxport to examine offer by UAE company Jacksonville Port Authority's board of directors has reportedly scheduled a special meeting for Thursday to discuss a proposal by Gulftainer Co. Ltd., based in the United Arab Emirates, to lease port acreage. NYK/Hapag amend LA-Mexico-C.America loop Maersk raises Brazil-to-Americas rates NVOs bear higher rate hikes on TP Roadrunner buys trucker U.S. seeks alternatives to rare earth material supply The U.S. Energy Department will invest up to $120 million during the next five years to establish a new Energy Innovation Hub that will focus on developing an effective supply chain for rare earth materials.

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JUNE 5, 2012
Shipping sector calls for innovative ship designs Current market environment requires innovative thinking, strategies and investments in R&D to create the foundations for a new generation of shipping infrastructure. Prices soften in Middle East hub Still no IFO quotes in Cape Town. Europe bunker prices end seven-day slide 'Very quiet' market in Hamburg. Bunker supplier seeks arrest of bulker Allied Maritime at centre of fresh dispute. Poor Q1 results for Minoan 'Stabilisation of fuel costs at record high levels has had unfavourable effects.' Airline boss points to shipping as worse polluter 'If you look at what ships do in terms of CO2 emissions it's incredible,' says managing director of KLM. IFO prices soft in most Asian hubs Good avails of bunker fuel in major ports. Bunker supplier seeks 'voluntary wind up' Prestige Marine Services is seeking to wind up voluntarily, says largest shareholder. 'Fuel switching' key element in bulk carrier design Multiple fuel tanks will allow for 'strategic purchasing of heavy fuel oil, low sulphur fuel and distillates.' Malaysia-Singapore oil operations 'could surpass' Rotterdam Malaysia and Singapore could form a hub, similar to the ARA, says Executive Chairman of Dialog. China's SHFE sees 'zero transaction' in fuel oil futures trading All eight fuel oil contracts on SHFE failed to attract bidders. July deadline for EU review of Grindrod and Vitol merger Vitol will take 50% interest in Cockett's Singapore and South Africa operations after merger. Lower bunker prices helping box carriers margins in Q2 First quarter operating margin 'worst' for the industry since 2009. Greek shipping firm receives fuel-saving bulk carrier The Aquila, equipped with a Mewis Duct, consumes 14% less fuel than similar vessels.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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