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BRIEFS

May 7, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate hikes take spot market up 13.2pc to US$1,934/TEU Hapag-Lloyd ups India-Far East rates US$100/TEU, $500/TEU in May, June EU antitrust fine turns Panalpina operating profit into US$43 million loss Shipping lines can look to moderate rebound, says Evergreen vice chairman OECD expects global freight volume to quadruple by 2050, led by 3rd world CSAV recovery programme raises company revenue levels to US$1,797 per TEU Freightliner invests to meet growing FEU market demands in Britain Georgia's logistics focus shifts to inland Tbilisi away from Black Sea Weiss Rohlig expands in Asia with start of project forwarding in Taiwan Yusen net profit falls 30.2pc to US$31.2 million despite 92.2pc sales gain Russia's Global Container Service adds 244 railcars to intermodal fleet Air France-KLM posts US$783 million quarterly operating loss, down 82pc United launches Boeing 777 daily service from Washington to Doha via Dubai Yusen Logistics opens temperature controlled warehouse near Narita Airport

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12.36 pc into the fiscal hole G6 Alliance to maintain current 6-loop product structure for Asia-Europe service SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier Govt frees export of sugar, abolishes onion floor price IGC lowers world wheat output forecast to 676 mt Lack of long-term export policy hitting India hard: Official APM TERMINALS to tap wind energy at Aarhus port Govt to award Chennai's mega box terminal project by July-end MoS needs more financial powers to award PPP projects: Sinha P. K. Sinha gets an overview of operations, issues at Chennai Port Port capacity to be enhanced: Vasan A. Vaasudeve Rao takes charge as CGM of CONCOR's North West Region Amit Kumar Singh, outgoing CGM, given affectionate farewell Applicability of service tax on freight (sea & air) in trans-boundary trade-A post-Budget scenario Emirates SkyCargo wins awards for outstanding performance Govt continuing to acquire land for dedicated rail freight corridor Forex reserves gain $758.3 million Indian cos pump in $ 2.76 bn overseas Three giant evaporators moved simultaneously by Almajdouie Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics offers new fixed port call in Australia

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MAY 4, 2012
Fagioli "lifts" ENI's refinery in Sannazzaro The Italian company Fagioli SpA has just successfully completed the transport, lifting, and positioning of 27 large structures for the new ENI Slurry Technology (EST) system at ENI... Ruslan organises 15 AN-124 flights to Uganda Ruslan International has completed a programme of 15 flights using the giant AN-124 freighter aircraft, for the Japanese peace keeping contingent of the United Nations Mission in S... A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line The European airframe manufacturer Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse (France). This final section o... Stena Line invests further in Liverpool - Belfast service The ferry service provider Stena Line has confirmed its purchase of the "Stena Mersey" and "Stena Lagan", the two ro-pax vessels that it acquired when the compa... Daimler Trucks notes more sales in Q1/2012 The German manufacturer Daimler Trucks increased its Q1/2012 unit sales by 21% to 107,700 vehicles. Revenue in the first quarter of the current year rose by 18% to EUR 7.4 billion... Scandlines appoints new CFO The maritime transport service provider Scandlines has reported that Per Madsen is to join its management as new chief financial officer (CFO) on 1 August this year. Madsen comes f... Swisslog set to find new manager for warehouse division Daniel Fink is leaving Swisslog at his own request during Q3/2012 in order to start his own business. The manager, a member of the group executive committee, heads the company's wa... Globaltrans acquires 100% of Metalloinvesttrans The Russian railfreight operator Globaltrans has acquired LLC Metalloinvesttrans (MIT), the rail transport arm of the Moscow-headquartered iron ore giant Metalloinvest, a leading g... Transport ministers favour demand-related road charging At the International Transport Forum in Leipzig (Germany) the transport ministers of the Alpine countries (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Slovenia among others) a... Raben Group pooling firms in Czechia Czechia's logistics market experienced the successful completion of the service providers Raben Logistics Czech, Transkam-Logistik and Raben Trans European Czech (formerly known as... Sephora extends its partnership with Kuehne + Nagel Sephora, the leading retail beauty chain and member of the luxury products group LVMH, has extended its logistics partnership with the logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel for... BNSF and Maersk launch Asia-North America intermodal service The US rail service provider BNSF Railway and the Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk Line are launching a day-definite sea-rail service from Asia to the USA that will hit its deli... BDP appoints more managers in the UK BDP International, a US-based logistics and transportation firm, has strengthened its presence in the UK market with two staff appointments. Anthony Akerman and David Marshall have...

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MAY 4, 2012
Gulf Craft builds two Incat Crowther crew boats Caddell orders newbuild floating dry dock at Senesco Marine Nordic Yards finds niche in offshore wind farm transformer... Austal lays keel for third JHSV Coast Guard to get proposal for eco friendly alternative to...

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MAY 4, 2012
Holland America Line vessel kicks-off Port of Seattle cruise year Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics set to begin first calls to Adelaide College internship program benefits student/Port of Coos Bay Weekly rail freight traffic sees both sides of ledger Old Dominion Freight Line taps Young to lead IT efforts

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MAY 4, 2012
Convoy Escort Programme secures funding but still faces criticism Insurance-led facility has a lead investor but cannot shake the private army label Tankers to benefit as pipeline is built to bypass Strait of Hormuz Crude pumped to Fujairah will fill one VLCC a day Hapag-Lloyd leads new Asia-Europe rates push Move aims to raise prices by a further $400 from June IOPC Funds prepare for Alfa 1 oil spill fall-out Product tanker's insurance unlikely to cover expected 'substantial' claims Scandlines ferry Urd damaged in collision Ship has listed but did not touch ground after casualty in German port of Travemünde Brussels seeks views on marine transport antitrust guidelines Commission wants industry-specific rules to lapse Sri Lanka Port Authority to raise $1bn to pay off yen loans Separate offerings planned for July and before year-end Great Eastern profits fall 32% for fiscal year Operator increased revenue days, but was hit by lower rates Salalah to expand general cargo capacity Omani hub will anchor local volumes and target liquid bulk Panalpina reports a loss despite record maritime box volumes Antitrust fines relating to air cargo cartels push logistics giant into the red Dry bulk rates slump drives Excel into the red Deal with lenders will help owner to weather market strife General Maritime's Chapter 11 reorganisation plan approved Peter Georgiopoulos tanker company begins life again with $783m debt HHI posts 63% first-quarter profit decline South Korean giant lands fewer high-value orders but hopes pace will pick up Courage Marine sells capesize for scrap for $8.8m Cape Warrior deal builds cash for acquisitions Australian tycoon to launch four-bulker fleet Palmer to build vessels at CSC Jinling to service Queensland nickel refinery

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MAY 4, 2012
Bergen's profit warning knocks shares BERGEN, the listed Norwegian shipbuilding group, issued a profit warning today, sending shares steeply down Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 7 May because of the holiday weekend in the UK and Singapore Luka Rijeka triples profits CROATIA'S port operator Luka Rijeka said its net profits for 1Q 2012 more than tripled year on year US judge confirms GenMar restructuring A NEW YORK bankruptcy judge has confirmed General Maritime's reorganisation, paving the way for emergence this month from Chapter 11 legal status China shipping thrives with Iran sanctions CHINESE shipping groups were reported today to be greatly profiting from transporting Iranian crude with little competition because of sanctions GE Shipping's profits jump 364% SHETHS-owned GE Shipping said today consolidated quarterly net profits rose 364% during January-March EC: trash shipping guidelines THE EC today said shipping no longer needs the antitrust guidelines drawn up to prepare for scuttling the line conference system in the EU in October 2008 Salalah to double capacity OMAN SAID today it plans to invest 55M rials ($143M) in a scheme that would more than double Salalah's cargo capacity Capesizes crawl toward holidays BROKERS said the Capesize bulker chartering is crawling toward Japan's Golden Week vacation and global Labour Day holidays 3Q profits for box carriers? HIGH SLOT utilisation on the Asia/Europe box lane could translate into profits during the usual third-quarter peak, CIMB Securities predicted today Acquisitions, not dividends, seen for Diana DIANA Shipping, the Athens drybulk company listed in New York, is likely to attend to acquisitions before resuming dividends, a shipping analyst said today Supramax rates keep falling SUPRAMAX rates in Asia are still falling, with Indonesia's nickel ore export ban starting on 6 May Petrobras boosts MRs and LR1s BROKERS told Fairplay today that Petrobras's term contracts would boost demand for MR and LR1 product tankers Beijing gives fleet numbers CHINA'S bulker fleet is continuing to grow rapidly, according to a report published today by the transport ministry US seen stalling convention against piracy WASHINGTON is "turning a blind eye to the Somalis because they are looked upon as tactical allies against Al Qaeda", according to Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc

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MAY 4, 2012
Oman Awards Contract to Double Salalah Capacity The Omani Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded a $143 million contract for the construction of a new general... Freight Transport Employment Expanded in April The transportation and warehousing industries appear to have added jobs between March and April, while public transportation job losses shrank... EU, US Pact to Cut Costs for Trusted Shippers The decision by the U.S. and the European Union to recognize each other's trusted shippers is expected to save those... Profit Plummets for Asia Pacific Air Freight Carriers Declining cargo revenue and rising fuel prices devastated the profits of Asia's leading airlines last year, according to the Association... US Shippers Overspent 13 Percent in 2011, Study Says U.S. shippers on average spent roughly 13 percent more on ground and air cargo transportation last year than they needed... Rising Labor Costs, Land Prices Challenge China's Competitiveness The manufacturing numbers tell the story of why China's economy is undergoing a fundamental restructuring. Average wages increased more than... Transloading Benefits Driving Growth After watching in recent years as the number of intact containers moving to and from the Port of Tacoma by... Antitrust Fines Push Panalpina to Loss for Quarter Panalpina swung to a loss of $64.5 million in the first quarter ended March 30 from a profit of $38.2... Macquarie Forecasts Upturn in China's Exports After a slack start to the year, China's containerized exports will begin to pick up this quarter, helping lift average... On Freight Transportation: Rising Costs, Shifting Modes The strength of the economic recovery, at least in terms of U.S. domestic freight, was clear at last week's NASSTRAC... Hapag-Lloyd Plans New India Rate Increases Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and Northeast Asia. ...

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MAY 4, 2012
Panalpina to appeal against EC fine Panalpina has decided to appeal against its recent fine of CHF59 (USD65) million for anti-trust behaviour from the European Commission. Ceo Monika Ribar remarked: ... TCP takes control of new cranes Terminal de Conteineres de Paranagua (TCP), in Brazil has taken delivery of two new super-post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes from Ireland-based Liebherr Container ... CTS confirms ocean carriers' fears in Asia/Europe tradelane The latest statistics just published by Container Trades Statistics (CTS) covering the month of March confirm that trade from Asia to Europe remains lacklustre. ... Maitland calls for 'joined-up' effort to combat pirates Never one to hold back, Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries, which administers the Marshall Islands flag, has attacked governments and international ... Mixed picture for transatlantic Q1 Transatlantic volumes for the first quarter of this year jumped year-on-year from Europe to North America - but the story was different on the return leg as liftings ... Rena salvage costs soaring China Merchant's chief outlines plans for Sri Lanka China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is aiming to operate the 'best container terminal in the south Asian region'. This was the message given by its managing ... ESC confirms new Secretary General Mrs Paola Lancellotti has been confirmed as the new Secretary General of the European Shippers' Council (ESC). She replaces Nicolette van der Jagt, who succeeded ... TT Club: use your mouse to insure your cargo London-headquartered, transport insurers the TT Club has seen its cargo insurance division expand significantly since its inception two and a half years ago, according ...

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MAY 4, 2012
Okean logs loss Ukrainian shipbuilder posts bigger 2011 deficit as revenue is chopped in half. Bergen hit by holdup Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder warns delays to three hulls will mean a first quarter pay cut. Seadrill signs Chevron again John Fredriksen controlled rigowner nets a repeat charter deal with the US oil major in Thailand. U-Ming starts more slowly Taiwanese bulker owner's first quarter profit cut as costs rose above revenue. SITC curbed by costs Hong Kong-listed boxship owner reports lower first quarter numbers despite higher volumes. Great Eastern sells again Veteran MR Jag Pradip leaving Indian owner's fleet, following two disposals at the end of 2011. Accidental pirates Somali men's UAE laywer claims they were forced by Iranian employer to hijack Adnoc bulker in 2011. Excel deficit deepens Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner's earnings slump along with charter rates. Dock sues Aboitiz Jebsen Texas businessman wants damages from manager of cargoship King Yukon involved in 2010 collision A week for the record books Capesize newbuildings are flooding in at an unprecedented pace but scrap sales are also chasing a new benchmark. Palmer plots bulker spree Australian mining billionaire follows up plan to build Titanic II with potential order for four dry cargo ships. Legionella scare on ro-ro Water tanks cleaned after potentially fatal bacteria found on Regina Baltica in UK. Ro-pax sinks after smash Scandlines' Urd holed in hit by TT-Line ferry while berthed at Lubeck-Travemunde.

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MAY 4, 2012
Google delves into big data analytics Chapman Freeborn adds courier shipment tracking Lumber shipper 'begging' for capacity Ralph: Economic bright spots exist AGL: No 'for sale' sign on Tropical Shipping Schneider to swap one-third of fleet in 2012 GA, Zim decouple all-water loops Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase 'K' Line, Wan Hai launch new loop WWL strengthens Australia service

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MAY 4, 2012
Bunker prices lower across the Americas 'Prices have fallen hard in the last couple of days.' Compensation funds prepare for oil spill fall-out Shipowner understood to be covered for claims up to $2.6 million, with the funds stating that this was unlikely to cover the cost of the incident. Aegean stock upgraded Company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, including 'its robust revenue growth, good cash flow from operations and increase in net income'. New surveillance vessel uses half the fuel Tough on the bad guy, but kind to the ecology. 'Slow steaming is here to stay,' says consulting firm MD At $750 per metric tonne, the rising cost of ship bunker fuel means that fuel now accounts for 55% of the cost of a voyage from Asia to the US, says consultant. Manufacturer stresses need for scrubber installations ahead of 2015 Company suggests that retrofitting of scrubbers should be carried out immediately. Canada committed to shorepower Programme will boost the competitiveness of Canadian ports, says Minister of Transport. Fujairah bunker prices weaken Suez sees IFO prices firm. European markets soft as week ends Bunker prices see double-digit falls. Chinese bunker supplier goes to the market for cash Chimbusco says money will be used to repay bank loans and replenish working capital 'Mechanical failure' blamed for bunker spill Between two and four metric tonnes of marine fuel leak into New Zealand's Timaru harbour. Iran sanctions: Ship operators 'vetting' bunkers suppliers 'We're doing everything we can to avoid buying something we wouldn't want to buy,' says Maersk fuel oil trader. Ships must use pilots in Singapore bunker anchorages 'Several near miss incidents and contacts have occurred,' says MPA. Manila-based shipping firm profits down 78% in 2011 Higher freight revenues offset by rising operational costs including expenses for bunkers, says Lorenzo Shipping. Bunker prices continue fall in key Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine'. Fuel oil trading firm may scale back Singapore operations Westport Petroleum's fuel oil traders in Singapore and Los Angeles have quit, reports say. Lanka IOC appoints new Managing Director Subodh Dakwale has worked for more than 28 years in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. DHT posts higher Q1 profit Net cash fell due to increased working capital, mainly related to bunker costs. Chinese tanker orders 'restricted' to specialised vessels Orders restricted to niche requirements such as bunker tankers, says a Clarksons report. Additional fees on ships for cold ironing use 'unacceptable' Ships using shore based power supply should not be charged an amount exceeding the onboard production costs, says BIMCO. Italian dry bulk shipping firm declared bankrupt Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione has total debt of $1.1 billion. Maritime spill deepens opposition to oil tankers Concerns over 'a failure to respond appropriately' to oil spill in the Great Bear Rainforest.

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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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