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BRIEFS

June 7, 2012

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AADA lowers bunker surcharge to US$625/TEU, $1,250/FEU from July 7 Chongqing's Fuling and Wanzhou port to start shipping service to Shanghai Hainan POS to relaunch TP service offering Yangpu-US direct service Maersk Line receives new 4,496 TEU ship to enhance west Africa service Zim plunges further into negative territory despite Q1 volumes rising 3pc CMIT reaches new productivity highs handling 2,100 containers from Mette Maersk Maltacourt Logistics aims to expand global network after management buy-out GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions adds sea crime alerts feature to online application Fleetweb Dutch personnel supplier TOS buys next generation tug simulator Air freight markets remain weak in Asia Pacific, but passenger numbers rise Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines becomes IATA member Alaska Air Cargo delivers season's first Copper River Salmon to Seattle Worker unloading container hit by container-unloading platform at Chek Lap Kok

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JUNE 6, 2012
AGS World Transport celebrates seven successful years in India Cisco Systems optimises its regional distribution through Arshiyas Mumbai FTWZ INTTRA, SeaIntel collaborate to deliver first on-time performance & schedule reliability index Unions demand enquiry into port project delays Allcargo CFS, Mundra observes World Environment Day KCHAA elects managing committee for 2012-14 Highlights of Annual Supplement 2012-13 to Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 India Inc gives thumbs up to FTP, expects it to boost exports

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JUNE 6, 2012
VTG receives EBA's maintenance management certification The Hamburg-based wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft became the first company to receive Entity in Charge of Maintenance certification (ECM) from the Germ... Iata welcomes AirBridgeCargo Airlines as active member AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest all-cargo carrier, has become an active member of the International Air Transport Association (Iata). ... Name change for National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia NSCSA - National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is changing its name to Bahri with immediate effect. Saleh Al Jasser, CEO of Bahri, said that one of the main reasons for the chan... New boss for trade fair organiser easyFairs Switzerland EasyFairs, a leading European organiser of trade shows, has reported that Peter A. Cologna became the new managing director of the company's subsidiary easyFairs Switzerland on 1 J... Polsteam modernises fleet The Polish shipping company Polska Zegluga Morska (Szczecin) Polsteam is renewing its fleet of bulk carriers. In 2009 Poland's largest shipping company ordered some 50 newbuildings... CSX sets emissions intensity reduction goal for 2020 Jacksonville FL-based, CSX Corporation, a prominent US transportation company, plans to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 6% to 8% over 2011 levels by 2020. Th... 25 million truck kilometres per year avoided on European roads The European Logistics Association (ELA) has honoured Penske Logistics and the Ford Motor Company with the 2012 European Award for Logistics Excellence, in recognition of the innov... MAN gains ground from growth in Russia and non-European regions The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN has not so far been subject to the widely feared slump in demand. The company's Q1/2012 order intake in its commercial vehicles divis... Barloworld Logistics names new managing director for the Far East Barloworld Logistics has appointed William Tang as a managing director for the Far East. The move comes after a series of acquisitions in the Far and Middle East from 2008 on, and ... Teun Muller elected new president of IVR The International Association the Rhine Ships Register (IVR), an international inland shipping association, elected Teun Muller, member of the Dutch steering committee of the Centr... Combi Lift opens new office in Germany The Combi Lift chartering team opened a new office in Steinkirchen (Germany) on 1 June. The office is manned by Sune Thorleifsson and Hans Jörn Schinke, both of whom recently worke... Maltacourt Logistics completes management buy-out Manchester (UK)-based Maltacourt Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions and logistics services, has completed a management buy-out led by CEO Matt Beech. Maltacour... Post Nord AB merges franchise of DPD Denmark with Post Danmark The Scandinavian postal operator Post Nord AB is continuing its restructuring plans with the merging of its DPD Denmark franchise into its Post Danmark business. The Swedish-based ... Mongolian Airlines Group is new customer for AAT Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that Mongolian Airlines Group (MR) has appointed AAT as its ground handling agent for cargo handling and documentation. ... EU airport traffic stalled in April Based on the figures of 169 European airports, the industry association ACI Europe reported that the overall freight traffic among European airports remained negative at -4.2% in A...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Bergen Group signs contract to build large, advanced OCV Navy accepts delivery of LCS 3 Wärtsilä broadens range of ballast water management system... IHC Merwede to bring new tidal energy technology to market Second Staten Island ferry gets Ecospeed underwater hull... Ugland Offshore orders new design PSV at Kleven Maritime MHI says AIDA hull bubble lubrication will cut fuel consumption...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners Ok Des Moines Business Park lease Ship recycling association praises new European Union rules AAR joining other rail groups to boost grade crossing awareness Matson earns Coast Guard environmental excellence honor Old Dominion taps Ross Parr as legal affairs general counsel

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JUNE 6, 2012
Greek ship owners brace themselves for critical election Syriza party vows to tax last outpost of nation's economic vigour Asia-Europe volumes weaken Industry figures show April drop Stark contrast between shipping success and national ruin What are they saying at Posidonia? Angeliki Frangou and Panagiotis Tsakos give their views South Africa tonnage tax may yet happen But shipping community has heard promises before Chinese yards turn to deep discounts as orderbook plunges Two-thirds fall prompts 20% reductions Restis joins X-Drill for offshore move Posidonia 2012: Greek owner to fund plans with private placement Ambassador issues rallying cry on prosecuting pirates The US is co-operating to implement new prosecution measures, Daniel Smith tells Posidonia 2012 seminar NYK eager to access Norwegian offshore knowhow Japanese owner happy with progress of new shuttle tanker entity Knutsen NYK Tankers CMA CGM posts $248m first-quarter loss but forecasts 2012 profit French line returns to operating breakeven in April as freight rates recover Deutsche Schiffsbank to resume normal service in ship finance Posidonia 2012: Leading lender pledges return to form Queen rains on VLCCs' parade Jubilee holidays stifle London chartering activity Put a cork in it Arguments about fuel efficiency from new engines and hull redesigns have validity, but the problems remain that older ships are uneconomic, overvalued and overindebted Charter rate indices' recovery falters Uncertainty has mounted about lines' plans to bring in peak season surcharges Wilhelmshaven deepwater terminal faces two-month delay Bunte faces compensation claim after construction problems hold back launch Triphyllis drives change at Lydia Mar Posidonia 2012 exclusive: Greek shipping scion repositions German-owned firm P+S workers pay a heavy price for rescue deal All staff to work 450 hours of unpaid overtime to bail out troubled shipyard CSBC wins first order in over a year Taiwanese shipbuilder to build two handysize bulkers CECAs unpicked Why Brussels' patchwork model for CO2 fund has holes Petronas to build floating LNG unit with Technip and DSME Malaysian national energy company seeks to raise production volumes Vancouver volumes rise 3.4% to 122.5m tonnes Supply chain disruptions after Japan's earthquake and tsunami drive car units 22% lower Union Naval Valencia yard to close European Union ban on Spain's tax lease arrangements have made Spanish yards uncompetitive, says Boluda EU debates radical departure from CO2 emission strategy Brussels moots CECAs to circumvent IMO climate-change stalemate Indonesia's export tax A proposed levy on overseas coal shipments looks destructive to Indonesia's producers Singapore's SSA hits back against 'cappuccino' bunker charge Claims that bunkers amounts are overstated are 'unlikely to be upheld' Carnival adds MHI's air lube system to two newbuildings Technology claims to cut fuel consumption by 7% Nicaraguan president proposes to build inter-oceanic canal Central American nation seeks to complement Panama Canal Proposed coal export tax will cost Indonesia $11bn Wood Mackenzie says that low-grade exports will be hit hardest Long Beach to increase capital investment City council must endorse planned budget Swiber secures $830m in offshore contracts Projects target Middle East and Asia-Pacific Shanghai port reports improved box growth in May Marginal rise in throughput reflects more positive trade figures

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JUNE 6, 2012
Fleet revaluation sparks Latvian Shipping slip LATVIJAS kugnieciba has reported net losses for the first quarter of 2012 were 9.1M lats ($16.3M), against a quarter deficit of $3.15M year on year PETRONAS approves first floating LNG plant MALAYSIA'S government-run oil conglomerate PETRONAS has reportedly approved plans to build the world's first floating LNG plant, to be online in 2015 CMA CGM loses $248M FRENCH box shipping group CMA CGM today reported first-quarter net losses of $248M but predicted that it would return to profits for this year, riding a strong second-quarter sector recovery Greek owners face taxing challenge GREEK shipowners are bracing themselves for sharp tax rises if the far left gains power in Athens, Fairplay was told today Fairstar takes advice, again rejects Dockwise FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport's board has again rejected a bid from Dockwise after consulting two investment banks DNB: shipping cycle will turn DNB BANK'S Asia chief Erik Borgen assured a Singapore conference that the current shipping squeeze is cyclical more than structural P+S Werften bailout taking shape WORKERS, managers, suppliers and financiers of Germany's P+S Werften are under pressure this week to agree on €110M ($137.5M) in cost cuts and debt relief to complete the stricken builder's bailout Inter-Oz fracas erupts over reef region THE BATTLE is intensifying between Australia's federal government and Queensland's government over port development's impact on the Great Barrier Reef STX France squeezes workers tighter STX FRANCE has extended short-time working during the summer, as the unit of South Korea's STX struggles to cope with a falling workload Gas to make up 40% of Chevron's portfolio CHEVRON said today it aims to increase the percentage of gas production in its portfolio to 40% by 2017, from 30% today Shale gas extraction defended A REPORT from the International Gas Union today attacked criticism that shale gas extraction could harm ecosystems JWP's opening delayed GERMAN officials have postponed the JadeWeserPort deepsea box terminal's opening in Wilhelmshaven Shift seen in box balance MOVES by Maersk Line and other major box lines to delay seeking higher Far East/North Europe rates shows that the sector's balance is shifting, a container analyst has told Fairplay Premiums paid for VLGCs AVANCE Gas has reportedly paid a high price for two Maran Gas-owned VLGCs, reflecting confidence in the spot LPG market

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JUNE 6, 2012
Shippers Fail to Kill Overseas Container Scanning Plan Shippers on Wednesday failed to convince members of Congress to strip out legislation from a port security bill requiring all... ILA's Daggett Says Automation a 'Hurdle' Waterfront employers' refusal to guarantee jobs in exchange for automation at East and Gulf Coast ports remains a serious "hurdle"... Hard-Disk Production, Prices Up After Thai Floods Although production of hard-disk drives is rapidly recovering from the catastrophic Thailand floods that occurred last October, average selling prices... NYNJ Port Authority Taps FAPS Deposit The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has used a $2.4 million security deposit to pay part of... Truckers, Shippers Headed for Another 'Soft Patch'? The U.S. economy may be slowing, but domestic shipping is picking up speed, countering recent reports of economic doom while... CMA CGM Books $248 Million Q1 Net Loss, Expects Full-Year Profit CMA CGM booked a $248 million net loss in the first quarter, but the French ocean carrier said it was... House Bill Would Maintain Highway Spending, Cut TIGER Grants Federal highway spending in fiscal 2013 would remain the same as the prior year, but there wouldn't be funding for... Freight Shipments, Spending, Increased in May The Cass Freight Index increased in May, despite signs of a slowing economy. The freight shipment index rose... Emirates Shipping Slaps Surcharge on Chennai Cargo Emirates Shipping Line imposed a "trade surcharge" on import containers handled at India's Port of Chennai. Effective immediately, the... DHL Invests in Indonesian Warehousing DHL Supply Chain has opened a new multi-user warehouse in Indonesia to meet thriving demand for logistics services from the... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Drop 3.7 Percent Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade fell by 3.7 percent this week after six weeks with no change,... Russia Mulls Vienna Rail Link Russia is mulling extending its wide-gauge railroad track to Vienna as part of a plan for a Eurasian land bridge... Long Beach Honors 14 Shipping Lines for Slower Speeds The Port of Long Beach Tuesday recognized 14 shipping lines for consistently reducing their vessel speed in the harbor area...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Charleston moves closer to deepening draught with more funds The US east coast port of Charleston has moved closer to achieving its desired deepened draught in order to be ready for the widening of the Panama Canal after ... FMC launches notice of inquiry for US export index proposal The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has moved forward in its idea to develop a container freight rate index for US agricultural exporters after launching a ... Moroccan company to build Cameroon chocolate factory Morocco's Compagnie Cherifienne de Chocolaterie (CCC) is to construct a facility for producing chocolate in the West African state of Cameroon. It is likely to ... INTTRA and SeaIntel join forces to monitor ocean carrier schedules INTTRA and SeaIntel Maritime Analysis have joined forces to establish and monitor ocean carrier schedule benchmarks that go well beyond vessel timekeeping. The ... Diageo to boost UK exports Jebel Ali is greener and safer Jebel Ali, which is one of the largest container ports in the world, has recently been certifies as one of the safest and most environmentally friendly ports on ... Tanzania needs to spend USD6 billion on its transport infrastructure Dr Harrison Mwakyembe, Tanzania's minister of transport, has revealed that the nation needs to spend at least USD6 billion on its transport infrastructure, including ...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Hangover hard to dismiss Posidonia's brightest stars may have dodged Greek debt bullet but severity of crisis warrants monitoring, analyst says. Bergen hits North Sea jackpot Oslo-quoted shipbuilding syndicate poised to squeeze $165m out of newbuilding deal with North Sea Shipping. African Lion in the crosshairs Port operator stalks Enterprises Shipping & Trading handymax in Houston over altercation involving collapsed crane. Polemis nears Nasdaq debut Son of former ICS chairman recruits Lazard to help blank cheque take a bite out of the Big Apple with $50m IPO. 'Eco' inquisition Economou, Frangou, Marinakis and Arntzen tackle hot topic as fuel efficiency dominates debates at Posidonia. More to come for Ezion CIMB Securities says Singapore-listed company's recent win from Pemex is likely to be followed by more. Clipper Group logs loss Danish unit of Bahamas-registered shipowner says 2011 deficit worse due to low rates. Losing start for CMA CGM French liner giant predicts a profitable year despite losing quarter of a billion dollars in the opening three months. Genmar losses stretch on Tanker owner's deficit extended to over $150m during its time under court protection, filing shows. The Nicaragua Canal? Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega wants to construct new waterway to complement Panama Canal. Time to consolidate Harald Serck-Hansen of DNB believes time may be running out for Greece as a nation of 1,000 shipowners. Ready and willing to buy Angeliki Frangou of Navios is prepared to add ships, but only if the deal makes commercial sense today. Bad times good for some Brian Ladin of Delos Shipping sees investment opportunities in a distressed market. Gibsons' history lesson Broker says those who look to have missed the LR boat should not repeat mistakes seen in crude sector. JJ Ugland back for another Grimstad-based shipowner returns to Stale Rasmussen's Kleven Maritime for a second PSV with an option for one more. Sick captain airlifted US Coast Guard helicopter takes ailing master from Horizon Lines vessel in the Pacific.

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JUNE 6, 2012
UPS pairs with Bridgeline for e-commerce Texas man sentenced for defrauding Ex-Im Bank California counties cleared of grape, stone fruit restrictions Maersk imposes fog surcharge at Chinese port The carrier says the fog season in Qingdao lasts from May to July and that during this period, normal port operations are impacted due to increase in waiting time as a result of fog-related port closures. CMA CGM expects black numbers for 2012 The French liner carrier, which is not publicly traded but offers financial performance updates, suffered a net loss of $248 million in the first quarter, despite container volume increasing year-on-year in the period. Simplified entry pilot gets underway No peak season seen for European ports A Global Port Tracker report on North European ports says latest trade volumes suggest "the slowdown has started and we may be slipping into a deeper recession than anticipated. Any thoughts of a peak season are beginning to evaporate." Long Beach port approves $942 million budget Washington Notebook: U.S. House to finalize port security bill INTTRA, SeaIntel partner on liner schedule analysis The portal-based ocean transportation technology provider INTTRA said Tuesday it will partner with liner shipping analyst SeaIntel to produce a monthly report on key ocean carrier reliability measures. Echo Global Logistics buys Purple Plum ThreePL Quality Systems expands tracking portal

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JUNE 6, 2012
Bunker supply at Sri Lankan port still uncertain Port begins commercial operations but bunker facility not yet commissioned. Cruise industry 'exaggerating' ECA challenges CLIA's proposal for flexibility is a 'flawed' scheme 'that will expose communities to harmful pollution'. Dan Bunkering appoints new sales manager Jim Jensen to be part of company's new office in Houston. Prices firming in Fujairah Prices in Middle East hub climb for the first time in a week. Prices lack direction in North West Europe Rotterdam prices were firming. Bunker sales tumble in Rotterdam First quarter sales down 7% year-on-year. Volatile bunker prices 'make profit forecasts difficult' Analysts face 'host of uncertainties including demand worries and lower bunker costs.' Hydrogen catalyst 'can cut fuel consumption' US firm says the fuel saving technology is now commercially available. Prices generally firming in Asia ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports. Cruise vessels to feature air lubrication system MALS able to reduce cruise vessel's fuel consumption by approximately 7%, says MHI. Varied tanker fuel consumption a 'challenge' for assessing TCE Industry averages should be 'viewed with extreme care', says McQuilling. Shipowners doubtful of fuel-saving ship designs Eco ships 'definitely more marketing than anything else,' says president and chief executive of Danaos Shipping. Singapore port wins two awards at Shanghai ceremony Singapore receives 'Best Seaport in Asia' and the 'Best Green Service Provider - Seaport' at 26th AFSCA. Shell to produce more LNG than oil in 2012 Oil prices, meanwhile, are expected to decline further, says Shell CEO.

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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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