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BRIEFS

August 6, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate increase short-lived as rates slip 1pc to US$1,710 Transpacific August rate hike fails to take hold amid fears of price plunge Hanjin back in Portland after month's avoidance of longshoremen's slowdown Troubled Horizon Lines widens loss to US$29.8 million in second quarter APM T to open Lazaro Cardenas terminal to rival Hutchison's box shop 'K' Line ships' on-time performance improves in second quarter over Q1 Nestle sources Vietnam coffee accenting corporate social responsibility Tibet Railway moves petroleum, agricultural goods, building materials Kuehne + Nagel expands services for BMW with Bavarian logistics hub DHL quarterly profit soars 20pc to US$166.7 billion as revenues jumps 7.3pc Complications delay opening of Ahmedabad airport's perishables warehouse Court clears Hawker Beechcraft to discuss sale to China's Superior Aviation

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Govt revises norms for tankers carrying crude oil from Iran Greatships subsidiary delivers Greatship Mamta to buyers Maersk Line's 'fresh' commitment to customers Ashok Leyland expanding its global footprint Exim Club to throw light on investment opportunities in Myanmar today RBI grants reprieve to exporters on foreign exchange earnings Ashok Gadkari retires as Chief Mechanical Engineer of MbPT DP World's container volumes up 7.5 pc in H1 Kerala rejects Welspuns Vizhinjam bid Typhoon Saola closes ports in Taiwan, causing severe disruption to shipping Rlys may hike haulage charges for box train operators Core sector growth decelerates to 3.6 pc in June Forex reserves at $ 288.65 bn INR ends week 42 paise lower at 55.76 Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai holds bi-monthly meeting BBC Chartering opens new office in Antwerp Ekin Nakliyat keeps busy with heavy & oversized movements in Turkey PPG wraps up successful annual conference

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AUGUST 3, 2012
TOTE receives ECA waiver to pursue LNG conversion USCG completes Arctic oil spill recovery exercise Oceanteam refinances two offshore construction vessels Moody's lowers OSG ratings Maersk Line, Limited acquires 3PSC Great Lakes Dredge splashes out at U.S. shipyards

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Port of Portland opening T-4 to Seaport Celebration event APL ends chassis program in Denver, Salt Lake City Trucking group calling for 'Good Stuff' award nominations BNSF plans to invest $106 million in Washington US rail freight traffic heads up during week

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Matson seeks to win over new investors Exclusive: Newly listed US Jones Act line plans to build on current business model Matson eyes Alaska trades, but is wary of dangers Oakland line would be potential buyer if an existing business is put up for sale US line starts to plan for fleet upgrade Jones Act carrier Matson will order from US yards Hutchison terminal hits back Tanzania International Container Terminal Services, for which HPH holds the concession, has been criticised over container dwell times APMT sets sights on Dar es Salaam Netherlands-based terminals division is first to declare its hand publicly for tender DP World plans to build on African port concessions Global port group has continent-wide plans to build on its current three port concessions and a stevedoring business Plastic is not fantastic for UK shipping Recession highlights dire consequences of flags of convenience for jobs at sea Rotterdam terminal shut-down will see Odfjell losses mount Whistleblower slams safety and maintenance at Botlek storage site Comment: Behind the scenes in shipping's top job Yang will lead a cast of strong characters who will shape the global maritime industry Introducing the new most powerful man in world shipping Yang replaces Li as party boss in China's Ministry of Transport Slack enforcement of safety at Odfjell Terminal Rotterdam has knock-on effect Dutch Safety Board launches independent inquiry which has wider implications Macquarie and TTMI developments boost B+H Ocean Carriers' Chapter 11 aspirations Convenience of dealing with fewer bankers described as a key benefit in today's climate Europe sees container imports plummet Continent's economic woes wreak havoc on inbound volumes Norway's LNG export plant comes back on line Boost to vessels serving the plant and to winter freight rates for owners TEN eyes return to profit after slashing losses Owner hopes for storage deals for VLCC pair which have hobbled results Diana fixes two panamaxes at $9,250 a day for two years Three-year panamax charter contracts hit lowest levels in a decade Capesizes back to square one Rates fall on the West Australia to China route as steelmaking demand falters Petrobras books VLCC Amantea for two years Time charter fixtures continues to rise in face of dire spot market Israeli group accuses Inmarsat of breaking US sanctions against Iran Ultimatum to UK firm to cut communications for Iranian tankers Strike in Colombia threatens coal exports Miners have declared force majeure, brokers report Good news for product tankers as Algeria boosts fuel imports Mediterranean's small tankers will benefit Romney's house of fun Welcome to the presidential hopeful's hall of smoke and mirrors Trials of triangulation Baltic Exchange benchmarks understate tankers' true earnings potential Indian owners loath to lift Iranian crude SCI and Great Eastern say government-backed P&I replacement lacks clarity Box Ships prefers short periods for unfixed duo Owner close to fixing first ship for less than six months but notes charterers can be reluctant to keep it so short Concerns as suezmax fleet grows 5% in first half of year Slippage levels lowest of all tanker segments Omega Chapter 11 drama might not be over, say experts Junior lenders and unsecured creditors weigh up "significant options" Omega Navigation Enterprises files Chapter 11 reorganisation plan George Kassiotis proposes to pump in $2.6m, but junior lenders and former shareholders face wipeout Inmarsat boosted as shipping signs up to broadband Company's fifth-generation satellites to go head to head with K-brand providers Titan Petrochemicals says bondholders against liquidation Troubled Hong Kong-listed logistics firm has $166m in outstanding bonds

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APM to invest $12.2Bn THE FOUR strategic core businesses of AP Møller-Maersk will get $12.2Bn in investments over the next few years, according to CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen OSG seen nearing asset sale MOODY'S has dropped Morten Arntzen-led OSG deeper into 'junk' territory - and predicted that a sale of non-core assets could be pending TEN narrows losses NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported a sharp drop in losses, as results were buoyed by the higher charter rate for its LNG carrier Trans-Pacific box rates pushing up BOX RATES on eastbound trans-Pacific routes have trended up since increases sought by several container lines took effect on 1 August Golar LNG could add six to newbuilding orderbook GOLAR LNG could add up to six newbuildings to its orderbook, which already lists a dozen ships to be built, without raising more equity, a shipping analyst said today Horizon's losses deepen BONDHOLDER-owned Horizon Lines has reported wider losses but maintained that its liquidity remains "adequate" Beware box 'rates leak' A BOX sector "rates leak" is straining the bargaining position of container shipping lines, a senior shipping analyst warned today Capesize owners fear negative rates CAPESIZE bulker owners are trying to avoid subsidising voyages amid rising bunker prices, brokers told Fairplay today SMM half-year profits drop 15% SEMBCORP Marine said today lower margins from new projects caused a 15% drop in its 1H net profits MMHE's profits fall 30% MALAYSIA Marine & Heavy Engineering said today net profits dropped 30% in the second quarter that ended 30 June Product tanker tonnage list tightens PRODUCT tanker rates are remaining firm this week, thanks to tight vessel availability and firm naphtha demand September to add VLCC misery BROKERS expect VLCC earnings to remain stuck in negative territory for September laycans, as chartering for August nears completion Owners shun PCG deals CHEMICAL tanker owners show little interest in bidding for CoAs with Malaysia's PETRONAS Chemicals, brokers told Fairplay today Managers buying HSBC Shipping Services HSBC BANK said it has agreed to sell HSBC Shipping Services, which offers shipbroking and consultancy services, to its senior managers STX to import US maize SOUTH Korea's STX Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot National Agricultural Cooperative Federation to import US maize

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AUGUST 3, 2012
CP's Harrison Wants to Speed Up Trains, Improve Terminals Canadian Pacific Railway shippers worried that E. Hunter Harrison would immediately push for tighter scheduling can take solace in recent... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises in July The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index rose 0.3 percentage points in July as for-hire motor carriers and other U.S.... Transport Employment Rises 1.9 Percent Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in July, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Short Line Rail Intermodal Volume Up 19 Percent This Year North American intermodal growth isn't just driving volume on the major railroads, with the expanding transport mode boosting traffic 19... YRC Worldwide's Welch: 'We're Still Not Satisfied' It's been a long time since "YRC Worldwide" and "profit" could be mentioned in the same breath. Although the troubled... Ryder Europe Completes Aquisition of UK's Euroway Ryder Europe said it has completed the acquisition of Euroway, a U.K.-based truck rental and fleet management company. The... Baltimore Builds Growth in Container Cargo The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore declined 2.8 percent in June from the same month... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 30 - Aug. 3 Singapore-based container carrier APL plans to impose "operational cost recovery surcharges" on all shipments moving through ports in Saudi Arabia. The carrier will... A.P. Moller-Maersk Strategy Paying Off, CEO Says A.P. Moller-Maersk's five-year plan of focusing on four core strategic businesses is already paying off, according to Group CEO Nils... YRC Worldwide Earns Operating Profit Trucking giant YRC Worldwide reported an operating profit of $15.5 million in the second quarter while cutting its net loss... IAG Cargo Revenue Slips 0.3 Percent Cargo revenue at International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, stalled in the second quarter as strong growth at... All Nippon Airways Back in the Black All Nippon Airways Co. posted a group net profit of $7.59 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... APL Ends Chassis Service in Denver, Salt Lake City APL said Friday it is no longer providing chassis as part of its container transport services in Denver and Salt... IJS Global Opens DC for Novartis IJS Global opened a dedicated warehouse in the Philippines to handle the logistics needs of Novartis Animal Healthcare. ... Typhoon Shuts Taiwanese Ports, Airports Transportation infrastructure ground to a halt and at least one person was killed as Typhoon Saola made landfall in eastern... Hanjin Reverses First Quarter Loss Hanjin Shipping, riding strong gains in container volume and revenue, climbed back into the black in the second quarter. ... Commentary: A National Port Vision? Really? I actually laughed after reading that Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., viewed the recent release of an Army Corps of Engineers... Commentary: Carrier Changes Shaking Up Parcel Markets When UPS last spring agreed to acquire TNT Express for $6.6 billion, the deal reverberated throughout global express and parcel... Commentary: US-Canada Border War, Eh? My Canadian friend on the phone sounded mystified. He'd read the Federal Maritime Commission's report on cross-border container shipments, and...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Freightliner diverts to avoid Olympics grand show At the halfway stage of the 2012 London Olympics, today is expected to be the busiest day so far as the track and field athletes join the stage of the 'biggest ... Horizon's H1 loss widens Charlotte [NC]-headquartered Horizon Lines has seen its net loss widen and operating profit EBITDA fall for H1 2012; nevertheless drilling down in to the Q2 results, ... APL rolls out third-party US chassis model APL launched its third party provider chassis model in two different regions in the US this week - and after trials in these areas it is planning to launch the ... Tropical's profits down in Q2 12 Riviera Beach (FL)-based Tropical Shipping has seen operating losses widen in Q2 12 compared with the corresponding period of 2011, with the USD4 million deficit ... US - Mexico the highlight as NAFTA trade up 8.3% Trade using surface transport between the countries of the trilateral trade bloc [NAFTA] - Canada, Mexico and the US - rose year-on-year by 8.3% in May to total ... Santos sees its box count rise in H1 12 Santos, which is Brazil's largest box port, handled 8% more containers in H1 12 than it did in the corresponding period of 2011 with just under 1.5 million TEU ... MSC Flaminia: salvors unable to board Dar es Salaam starts its 'one-stop-centre' In a determined bid to improve cargo transfers through the port, Tanzania's largest port, Dar es Salaam has taken action to consolidate 11 different government ... Royal Navy 'protect' Hapag boxship A Hapag-Lloyd containership operating on the German liner's Indamex [USEC - Indian sub-continent] service appreciated the protecting arm of two Royal Navy minehunters ...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Kassiotis to the rescue OTS mints debt deal GLDD's game changer Tsakos soars DVB dodges wounded Knight HOS sell-off overblown Credit Suisse has cooled fears about a post-results crash in the share price of Hornbeck. Rena win for Resolve American salvor Resolve Marine has won the hotly contested contract to remove the wreck of the Costamare containership Rena. Titans team up Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a partner for Blackstone Group in its swoop for a fleet of tankers from Hartmann Group. Jasa reels in Exxon Malaysia's Jasa Merin has won more charter work from ExxonMobil for its offshore vessels. Platou cuts Capital RS Platou Markets has cut its rating on Capital Product Partners despite its impressive second quarter showing and balance sheet workout. Horizon extends red run Horizon Lines posted improved second quarter sales thanks to higher volumes but expenses dragged the company well into the red. Kyoei confident after Q1 Japanese owner banking on a return to profit this year after stronger start this time around. Stressed not distressed We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Big John buying again SBM inks $1bn loan SBM Offshore has secured a mammoth bank loan to finance an FPSO conversion backed by a charter with Brazilian giant Petrobras. Matson in stronger quarter Matson Navigation, the US liner company, has seen a healthy increase in both revenues and operating profits. Miclyn seals Aussie deal Miclyn Express Offshore has won work to support construction activities on Australia's expanding LNG sector. Wanted: white knight Wall Street is starting to doubt Knight Capital Group's ability to recover from the $440m hit linked to a computer glitch that impacted dozens of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday morning. Genco jumps on waivers Investors have given a big thumbs up to the debt restructuring agreed between Genco Shipping & Trading and its lenders.

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APL ends chassis provisioning in Denver, Salt Lake City This is the first phase of the Singapore-based container carrier's plan to withdraw from chassis provisioning throughout the United States. In the future, it said motor carriers will provide chassis as part of their drayage services. FEC hauls fill for S. Florida runway expansion FEC is operating a single train to deliver aggregate from a quarry near Miami every morning on a dedicated rail spur specially built for the project and is expected to add a second train every evening by Aug. 13 or sooner. ABF lawsuit against YRC, Teamsters dismissed The lawsuit, in which ABF claimed subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters violated the National Master Freight Agreement, was dismissed by Judge Susan Webber Wright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Horizon reports $46 million loss, but revenue rises UPS slips on new sorting scanner The express carrier hopes the wearable devices will speed up the time to load packages into vehicles. The technology is also aimed at getting package updates into the system faster. CEVA says results reflect 'difficult quarter' Xata Turnpike integrates with TMWSuite Guam/China business helps Matson offset weak Hawaii market Old Dominion drives record first half Crowley fined $17 million for Puerto Rico price-fixing Maersk Line, Ltd. completes 3PSC buy Oxfam replaces charity supply chain system HSBC sells shipping unit Caterpillar completes 3PL sale to Platinum Equity Swissport adds business in Amsterdam St. Lawrence Shipoperators picks new chairman Panjiva product aimed at maritime Bill introduced to help U.S. cotton shirt makers Segal elected ASTL chairman Congress passes textile trade provisions

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Global bunker fuel prices maintains stable trend Global bunker prices remained relatively stable throughout the week, according to Bunkerworld data. Bunker prices end week mostly firm Trading was heavy on the US Gulf, says local trader. Salvage work to begin on Rena's bow Details of how the salvage will proceed have not been released yet due to a confidentiality agreement with the ship's owners. Tsakos Energy posts improved Q2 results According to the company there was considerable relief in the form of reduced bunker costs for spot vessels and reduced consumption. Canadian government sets deadline for Northern Gateway project report Deadline for environmental assessment and report on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project set. Horizon Lines reports Q2 financials Company highlights fuel surcharges as part of reasoning for revenue improvement. Inspectors to visit closed Rotterdam terminal Safety concerns aired on Dutch TV are said to have prompted the shutdown. Fuel oil prices continue upward trend in Fujairah Upward trend in region with 380 cSt material in Suez up by double digits. Week closes with firm market in Rotterdam Prices in the main European bunker port stuck to their upward trend. Maersk boss sees green shoots of recovery Andersen says container arm will be in 'much stronger position' in a year's time. Demand for OPEC oil to stay steady Spare capacity sufficient for small disruptions in supply over the next five years. Mobil expands New Zealand storage Growing demand for bunker fuel behind the move. Singapore supply to stay tight, say traders Firm timespreads indicate supply crunch more likely. Higher fuel surcharges prop up Matson's revenues Posts higher revenues but profit fall due to higher taxes and losses from discontinued operations. Week ends with bunker prices at Asian ports largely up Supplies of bunkers were fine at major Asian ports on Friday. Bank upgrades NOL rating on lower bunker prices DBS Vickers expects NOL's results to improve in the second quarter. Pacific Basin plunges into the red Losses blamed on vessel impairments and bunker derivative expenses. Chemoil buys into lube trading firms Pays a total of $16.4 million for stakes in two firms. US economy has little to fear from IMO GHG policy The policy will cause 'limited additional expenditures' for shipping industry, says study. Bondholders don't favour Titan wind-up move Poll shows an 'overwhelming proportion' of noteholders do not support the petition. Chimbusco branch supplies largest stem Transaction marks 'a new chapter for mutual comprehensive cooperation' with Maersk, it says.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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