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BRIEFS

November 6, 2012

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Guangdong ports' nine-month box volume rises 4.4pc to 35.4 million TEU New York-New Jersey port opens to shipping again after major hurricane Diverted hurricane-struck US cargo triples Port of Halifax throughput Fangcheng container volume up 6.8pc to 205,500 TEU in first nine months China's domestic automotive exports via Xinjiang increases 59.4pc Wuhan launches direct railway cargo service to Czech Republic MSC Flaminia blast cause still unknown, insurers slow on General Average Yusen Logistics posts half-year 24.7pc profit fall as revenues rise 5.5pc Nine-month box volume up 16pc at Finland's Rauma port to 187,994 TEU Cargotec wins MacGregor RoRo cargo access equipment order Australia's Goodman Group to build modern logistics park in Sichuan Lufthansa Cargo profit slips 66pc to US$84.7 million in first 9 months Etihad Airways to start Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong service with codeshare Boeing 727 deliberately crashed to make film and provide safety tips

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Gujarat Junction 2012 opens today London P&I Club sets general increase for next policy year NSB to propose deployment of emergency towing vessels along both coasts NYK posts operating profit in H1 US Homeland Security temporarily waives Jones Act to assist in post Sandy relief efforts Indo-Myanmar trade meet to boost ties Adani Hazira Container Terminal ready for operations Box volumes recover in Sept. for Shanghai & Ningbo Essar Ports to commission Paradip Port's iron ore berth JNPT bags Gold Award for CSR activities CN reports increased quarterly profit & revenues Industry urges govt to impose duty on palm oil imports

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Stuttgart airport says welcome back LOT and farewell Qatar Today (5 November) LOT Polish Airlines is launching the second (after Hanover) flight connection to Germany this year. The airline chose the city of Stuttgart, which will be served... Diageo creates logistics director role for Western Europe The international beverage trust Diageo has created the position of a logistics director for Western Europe. María Andrés Arrizabalaga will take on the post in Madrid, while remain... Air Baltic appoints Grimme as new CCO The Latvian airline Air Baltic has appointed Michael Grimme as its chief commercial officer. In spring 2012, Grimme became the carrier's senior-vice president sales and marketing. ... CargoBeamer starts intermodal freight services throughout Europe After a successful trial run CargoBeamer - a handling system for intermodal transport - is now available throughout Europe. The equipment can be used to transfer all trailers to th... Nippon Cargo to start freight flights to Texas From today (5 November), the Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines is serving Dallas/Fort Worth airport TX (USA). The cargo service will be the first direct freighter connection b... Daimler investing more than USD 170 million in Argentina Over the next few years the truck maker Daimler is investing around USD 170 million in its Juan Manuel Fangio location in Buenos Aires. The investment will enable the German compan... Network Rail launches consultation over reform of rail freight property in UK Network Rail, the owner and operator of the UK's rail network, has launched an industry consultation aimed at reforming the management and ownership of rail freight property. The c... Raben Group and VR Transpoint cooperating in Poland, Slovakia and Czechia The Finnish service provider VR Transpoint has concluded a cooperation agreement with Raben Group on road transports to Poland, Slovakia and Czechia. The pact took effect 29 Octob... Fesco Transportation Group announces new Turkey to Novorossiysk container service with direct call at Sochi Fesco Transportation Group, Russia's largest integrated transportation service provider with over 130 years of experience, has taken another step in its expansion into the Black Se... Rollercoaster results for Panalpina in Q3 Panalpina, a global logistics corporation based in Basel (Switzerland), reported Q3/2012 net sales of CHF 1.721 billion, a 10% increase compared to the CHF 1.508 billion generated ... Norbert Dentressangle opens new distribution platform in Spain The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened a new, shared-user distribution platform in Seville in Andalusia (Spain). Strategically located in the ZAL Sevilla logi...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Sembcorp Marine reports lower profits Horizon Shipbuilding delivers towboats LPD 24 completes Navy acceptance trials USCG responds to Hurricane Sandy pollution threats TUI Cruises exercises newbuild option at STX Finland LNG newbuilds to use fuel-sharing dual-fuel MAN engines

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Dredging project begins today at Grays Harbor navigation channel Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of August Trucking association predicts growing shortage of drivers Bennu Glass expanding Port of Kalama operations BNSF taps Steve Bobb as chief marketing officer

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Box line antitrust reminder from Brussels Industry investigation continues, says senior European Commission official Mediterranean slump hurts Asia-Europe box trades Wide spread in rates between north Europe and the Mediterranean could shake GRIs Tui orders fourth vessel Cruise operator orders second newbuilding from Finland's STX China Shipping Group to inject vessels into CSD Operating unit will receive 10 bulk carriers and up to three tankers Tanker traffic resumes in New York harbour Gasoline crisis to ease as vessel transits reinstated after hurricane disruption Varun outlines four pillars of recovery Troubled Indian tanker and gas carrier owner restructures company to tap new markets Torm completes restructuring deal Danish tanker and bulk carrier operator brings in banks as shareholders KG funds have yet to recover from weak boxship market Two out of three vessels under review cannot cover operating expenses or loans Antitrust uncertainty Brussels continues its probe into boxlines' behaviour A clean fight We need greater honesty when it comes to claims for damages from oil spills Competition sees profits halved at Sembcorp Marine Third-quarter figures show offshore builder posting weaker margins Brightoil warns of third-quarter loss Hong Kong-listed bunker supplier plagued by weak margins for marine fuel and tankers New York-New Jersey box terminals reopen after hurricane Containers are moving, but power and fuel shortages still worry local businesses Cartel arrests should boost maritime security in West Africa But Nigeria's security forces must improve surveillance, says Bergen Third VLCC sold for scrap in a fortnight Although more tankers must be sold for demolition, rates continue to decline EMS posts lower losses as it seeks to raise cash through share issue Former Eitzen Marine Services finds a growing niche in military provisions Hanjin improves its third-quarter operating performance But stronger won sees South Korean shipping line post wider loss on a net basis Oil spills give rise to exaggerated claims, says ITOPF Findings of environmental studies often lack a basis in fact, fund claims Prestige trial to resume in A Coruña next week Master will take the stand in criminal case over tanker grounding Spanish parliament will ponder reformed navigation laws New legislation has been a decade in the making

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Salvors board death ship INDIAN authorities said salvors from SMIT International today boarded a crude tanker involved in a fatal grounding in Chennai Seadrill, SapuraKencana close $2.9Bn rigs deal SEADRILL and SapuraKencana Petroleum of Malaysia said they have closed a rigs deal worth $2.9Bn CGGVeritas profits rise 20% SURVEY specialist CGGVeritas today reported a 20% year on year increase in net income to $48M Brightoil issues warning HONG Kong-listed Brightoil Petroleum has warned of huge losses for the three months ended 30 September SMM profits slump 48% SEMBCORP Marine said today profits for 3Q12 dropped 48% year on year on the back of lower revenues GES trebles profits GREAT Eastern Shipping, India's largest private shipowner, said net profits during its July-September quarter trebled year on year EMS Seven Seas launches share offer EMS SEVEN Seas, the maritime services provider previously known as Eitzen Maritime Services, has launched a share offer Filipinos to get danger pay FILIPINO seafarers working on vessels transiting high-risk areas are entitled to 'danger pay', according to a circular released by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Schlüssel Reederei buys Harmstorf BREMEN-based Schlüssel Reederei has taken over another ship management company in Hamburg called Reederei Harmstorf in a bid to restore critical economies of scale Libra continues snapping up VLCCs LIBRA Shipping has bought two 2000-built VLCCs from BW Group at $29M each, as the Greek owner continues to buy bargain-priced VLCCs TORM signs restructuring - but also cautions TORM, the Danish product tanker and drybulk group, said it today signed a restructuring deal agreed in the autumn - but also warned that more financial trouble could be ahead Wan Hai profits rise 217% TAIWAN'S Wan Hai Lines has reported a year on year profits leap of 217% for the first nine months of 2012 Strong take-up for LR period charters BROKERS are reporting strong take-up for period charters of LR2 and LR1 products tankers, as spot rates hit a 2012 high on rising naphtha demand Havila raises 100M kroner from bond HAVILA Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore service vessel owner, says it has successfully completed the issue of 100M kroner ($17.3M) in three-year unsecured notes Shipbreaking momentum fades in South Asia THE bubble appears to be bursting for shipbreaking in South Asia, as the impending Diwali celebrations, falling steel prices and rupee fluctuations took their toll on the market last week

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
SCFI - Shanghai Containerized Freight Index Shanghai export average spot rates for the following trade lanes are among the 15 component trade lanes in the weekly SCFI-Containerized Freight Index,produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and weigh 57.5 percent of the SCFI comprehensive reading. SCFI - SHANGHAI CONTAINER FREIGHT INDEXOct. 26: SCFI comprehensive reading of 1,230.14, up... Drewry Container Rate Benchmark* The Hong Kong-Los Angeles benchmark is based on Drewry Shipping Consultants' research and derived from NVOCCs. The rate is in dollars and based on a full 40-foot containerload, excluding terminal-handling charges in Hong Kong. The Oct. 29 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 7.9 percent or... ICAP Forward Curve Freight Rates The ICAP forward curve tracks containerized freight rates of swap agreements as settled against the SCFI-Shanghai Containerized Freight Index produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange.Derivatives Bid/Ask pricing in U.S. dollars as of Oct. 30 between Shanghai and the following four trade lanes. Data Included: 10/30/2012 U.S. WEST COAST...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
ABP gets new ceo Associated British Ports [ABP] - the UK's largest port owner and operator - will see its current chief executive, Peter Jones, retire at the end of March next year ... Mediterranean slump hurts Asia-Europe box trades This year's lack of a peak season is evident in a 7.7% year-on-year drop in container volumes from Asia to western Mediterranean and North African destinations, ... Eisbeinessen hangover The 64th Hamburg Ship's Agent Association Eisbeinessen took place in the halls of the city's Congress Centrum last Friday attended by more than 5,000 international ... PNYNJ on its way back after Sandy The Port of New York & New Jersey [PNYNJ] is returning to some semblance of normality after last Monday's superstorm caused a four foot surge tide of water ... Panalpina sees 'light and shadow' That was the comment of Panalpina ceo, Monika Ribar, to its third quarter results. She explained: 'On the one hand, ocean freight continued with historic record ... Rotterdam box throughput dips Unsurprisingly - given the eurozone crisis - the number of containers processed at the Port of Rotterdam declined in the first nine months of the year, ...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Downturn dings Danaos Aggressive expansion of Danaos' containership fleet appears to have taken a toll on its bottom line in the third quarter. True North explores S&P A fledgling Connecticut tanker brokerage appears to be nearing the next phase its crusade to become a leader in the maritime arena. CNOOC dodges downgrade China National Offshore Oil Corp's billion-dollar acquisition of a stake in an Australian LNG project has been met by mixed reactions from analysts at Moody's Investors Services. Uncertainty plagues TI A leading VLCC pool is on the fringe of losing another tanker if Euronav continues with a campaign to part with vintage tonnage. Jinhai sheds resale Jinhai Heavy Industries of China appears to have parted with a prompt capesize resale in a transaction that reflects the continued decline in bulker values. Havila seals funding Norway's Havila Shipping has tied up its latest NOK 100m ($17.39m) bond sale as it refinances debt. Tanker Pac cans VL Ofer-controlled Tanker Pacific is the third owner to scrap a VLCC in just two weeks. Hanjin Shipping loses less Korean boxship and bulker owner Hanjin Shipping said its third-quarter loss had narrowed as rates improved. STX seals cruise order Germany's TUI Cruises has tied up an order for a second cruiseship at STX in Finland. Cauvery held over deaths The family of one of the six crew who died in the grounding of Pratibha Cauvery has started legal action in Chennai, India. Nokta sees product promise A post hurricane Sandy spike in Atlantic basin product tanker rates has set the scene for a strong run in the sector, Dahlman Rose believes. FMH buys yard stake Malaysia's Freight Management Holdings (FMH) is buying a 25% stake in a new Thai shiprepair yard. London Club aims high The highest general increase so far announced has been set by the London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association. SembCorp slips in third SembCorp Marine's third quarter profit has been sliced in half in half as revenue fell away. Bonaparte sinks further The holed SNCM ferry Napoleon Bonaparte has sunk another metre at the port of Marseille in France. Cosco Corp lifted OCBC has upgraded Cosco Corp (Singapore) four months after slapping a sell tag on the Chinese outfit. Batista luring Petrobras? Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista is reportedly in talks with Petrobras for the use of his new Acu port. K Line under scrutiny Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has put Japanese shipowner Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) on negative credit-watch as it questioned its prospects for a financial recovery. Big John's big rig deal John Fredriksen's Seadrill is merging its tender rig business with SapuraKencana Petroleum in a near $3bn package. Eimskip sells out Icelandic container line Eimskip's public share sale was over-subscribed more than fivefold as its IPO was completed on Friday. Is 2013 unlucky for Torm? Having just killed one chronic financial headache Torm warns another could crop up as soon as next year. Uni-Wagon eyes new route Uni-Wagon Marine of Taiwan is considering launching a coastal route with its new Japanese ferry acquisition. N&P in magic pipe fine Germany's Nimmrich & Prahm (N&P) has been fined $1.2m after admitting concealing oil dumping from a cargoship off the US. Amurskaya "located" Divers are expected to start checking an object found on the seabed off Russia as the search for the missing cargoship Amurskaya continues. Mercuria seals new funds Mercuria has secured a $700m uncommitted secured eighteen months borrowing base financing, the oil trader has confirmed. Strong start for CHO CH Offshore has reported a strong start to its new fiscal year with a 43.3% jump in first quarter net profits. Brightoil set for loss Brightoil Petroleum has warned shareholders that it is likely to report a "significant loss" for the next quarter. Waiver drives up rates The US government's decision to issue a temporary blanket waiver of the US Jones Act has sent rates for MR tankers skyrocketing. TTA linked to Mimosa Thoresen Thai Agencies is being linked to the purchase of a modern Japanese-owned handymax bulker, according to brokers. PSL sees 3% fleet growth Precious boss Khalid Hashim has forecast that there will only be a 3% growth in the bulker fleet next year.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Hanjin earns $87 million profit in 3Q The container line said Monday it made $87.1 million in liner operating profits in the third quarter, a major swing from the $144 million it lost during the same period in 2011. Liner revenue in the third quarter was $2.2 billion. Logistics relief helps Sandy survivors BNSF's Lanigan to retire John Lanigan, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for BNSF Railway, will retire on Jan. 15 and be succeeded by Steve Bobb, vice president of coal, the company announced Friday. Jones Act waived for tankers after Sandy The federal government issued issued a temporary blanket waiver of the Jones Act to immediately allow additional oil tankers from the Gulf of Mexico to deliver product from the Gulf of Mexico to Northeastern ports. C.H. Robinson takes ownership of Phoenix International CARB sets stricter reefer trucking standards The regulations will require that any brokers, freight forwarders, shippers, and receivers to hire, or contract with, only carriers compliant with CARB's regulations on emissions from reefer boxes. Grain terminals continue talks with ILWU NY/NJ container terminals reopen DSV builds large German DC

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012
New member for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association Norway-based Green Tech Marine 'has aimed to develop the world's most compact scrubber'. Prices move downward in Fujairah Bunker prices losing ground across continent. Big falls in bunker prices seen across Europe Falling crude values lead the way to softer bunkers. Rotterdam to study impact of ships' wash Improving safety of loading and unloading vessels will be focus of research. Arrested navy ship refused bunkers Vessel caught in row between US hedge fund and Argentine government. Iran sees 'average' bunker sales National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company reports total marine fuel sales of 850,000 in the six months to September 21. Greek shipping companies agree tax deal Financial crisis has put spotlight on industry's tax affairs. Is it right to penalise a ship for sulphur violations - discovered through testing a ship tank sample - if the BDN shows the fuel as being within sulphur limits? Week opens with lower bunker prices Significant drops in Singapore and Hong Kong. Torm completes restructuring Torm to resume full focus on daily operations, says chairman. Impact of scrubber byproduct 'not clear' Industry needs to address proper discharge of scrubbers byproduct, key players say. Bank reiterates buy rating for New York-listed firm Fuel savings on newbuildings 'double our expectations', says Dahlman Rose analyst. Brightoil issues profit warning Depressed shipping industry and decreasing bunker demand have impacted its businesses, says company.

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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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