BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 7, 2012

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CMA CGM announces fresh round of rate increases starting in September UK ships banned from Buenos Aires to thwart Falkland oil exploration Twenty rescued crewmen at Falmouth while MSC Flaminia smoulders at sea Box ship engine fire off San Diego severely burns man fighting blaze India court enforces UN's Basel Convention shipbreaking rules as law Port of Xiamen's first half throughput rises 12pc to 3.21 million TEU APL no longer provides container chassis in Denver and Salt Lake City Shipco Transport seeks new opportunities with new office in Xiamen Schenker Logistics profit up 18.2pc to US$207.2 million, sales up 3pc DHL adds Shanghai-Dubai LCL link to exploit bilateral trade growth CWT Globelink expands from Kuwait, opens new Gulf office in Doha Hong Kong Airlines faces expansion freeze from Civil Aviation Department IAG July tonnage slides 1pc, but air cargo revenues increase 3.7pc House, Senate committees okay bills rejecting EU carbon tax payment Kenya Airways takes on consulting firm to enable US direct flights 'Price fixing' lawyers to be paid US$93 million for 199,510 billable hours

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Asia-Europe rates fall again last week Bahri Dry Bulk commences operations China's H1 social logistics value up 10 pc CMA CGM upgrades BRAZEX service on South America East Coast-Caribbean trade ICS welcomes EC halt to competition investigation of P&I Clubs NYKs new coal carrier prepares to sail with innovative air-lubrication system Shipping asset values/earnings have plunged unparalleled Softlink Global adjudged IT & Software Company of the Year for the 3rd consecutive time STX PanOcean expands service in Nhava Sheva & Pipavav Agencies & Cargo Care achieves edible oil loading record on BTPN rakes CKB & Piramal Glass despatch full dedicated export rake from ICD-Ankleshwar for third year in a row INR up slightly PMI survey shows mfg sector growth at 8-month low in July Refined palm oil tariff value hiked to $1,053/tonne Its all about fairer laws

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Cochin Shipyard launches advanced PSVs JV plans European LNG marine fuel infrastructure Russia to build $1.5 billion nuclear icebreaker Bollinger sea trials new generation Crowley tug

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AUGUST 6, 2012
AAPA slates annual convention for October 21 - 25 in Mobile, Alabama Crowley Logistics makes list of top third-pary logistics providers Horizon Lines takes home Quest for Quality award Ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach honor APL for clean air leadership Commerce Secretary backing increased trade with Latin America

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Rickmers Maritime profits edge up Finance chief predicts 59% leverage by yearend France hands EU Navfor baton to Italy European naval force targets five pirate groups in four months Yards compete to land complex Norwegian chemical tanker order China's Hudong Zhonghua and Nantong Mingde compete against Korea's SPP Sixteen-year-old VLCC sells for 30% premium over scrap Younger vessels sent for demolition just six months ago Tanto sells 16-year-old panamax for 40% loss after just 16 months Golden Glory reported sold for $9.5m The letter of the law More than 3,000 German-registered ships fly foreign flags, all of them illegally Chinese shipping squares up to cargo owners CSA must think carefully about confronting its own key clients Industry standards on ship-to-shore power connections completed For cruiseships and boxships using shore-based power, a uniform system in ports is necessary Mats is a handy man Mats Berglund, new chief executive of Pacific Basin, looks to expand the Hong Kong original's core dry bulk business First gas bunker supply chain to launch in North Europe Project targets key ports in the region's emission control area Three LNG carriers head for UK as Japan's imports fall Cargo glut for 'dumping ground' Britain as Asian state slows demand Indonesia to sign up to key IMO conventions Decision follows Sekimizu visit to Jakarta On a knife edge Box line equilibrium hangs in the balance Essar Shipping turns away Iranian crude Risk-averse shipping line halts shipments as sister firm continues to load US east and Gulf coast talks highlight dockers' wages and benefits Negotiations continue between ILA and US Maritime Alliance South Sudan to resume oil exports next month Breakthrough follows a new export deal between Juba and Khartoum US warns shipping to beware bogus surveillance in Middle East Gulf Intelligence sources say suspicious activity may herald 'more specific interference' Pirates attack Sea Trucks vessel off Nigeria Two guards killed and four crew kidnapped as west African incidents escalate Box trade forecasts face downgrade as Asia-Europe volumes decline Higher freight rates should sustain revenues despite lower liftings Fuchs takes over at P+S Former Sietas boss becomes chief executive of ailing yard Pakistan shipbreakers pay top prices for scrap Gap widens between Asian rivals as Gadani pays top dollar for the right tonnage Belgium and Italy give the green light to armed guards Belgium, Italy and Germany all make legislative moves to approve PMSCs Hartmann stays in product tanker sector Leer-based shipowner to manage tonnage sold to private equity investor Negmar expands LPG fleet Booming Turkish demand for auto fuel boosts small and medium-sized gas carriers Residents stand firm against new Dover Harbour Board sell-off plan Lobby urges ministry to defend long-term investment and community role Tsakos mulls expansion for LNG and shuttle offshoot Tanker owner more 'seasoned' than others in the segment VLGC owners push rates up as charterers lose upper hand First real rise in three weeks after surprise cargoes come onto the market Too little, but not yet too late India's government must offer sovereign cover to shippers of Iranian oil

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Massive suit targets Carnival YET another Costa Concordia-related lawsuit has been filed against Carnival Corp - seeking $400M - by the estate of a violinist killed in the accident Ernesto scatters Carnival's cruise ships CARNIVAL said today it had rerouted four cruise ships as Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Sanko sheds Capesize fleet SANKO Steamship has confirmed to Fairplay that it has redelivered some of its chartered-in Capesizes to their owners Essar profits rocket 186% RUIAS-owned Essar Shipping said today net profits for its April-June quarter jumped 186% year on year Discounted bulkers snapped up by S&P buyers ACTIVITY in the drybulk resale market has heated up, with 10 ships changing hands last week and discounted prices enticing investors Linde and Bomin form LNG fuel supply JV GERMAN industrial gas supplier Linde and bunker supplier Bomin said today they are forming a maritime LNG supply venture in north European ports Russia conforming metal levies with WTO rules RUSSIA is changing the current variable scheme of export duties on nickel and copper bulker cargoes to comply with World Trade Organization rules India's demand to boost VLCC tonne-mile INDIA'S growing energy demands will boost VLCC tonne-mile figures, as Delhi sources oil from farther afield, UK broker EA Gibson has predicted Leftover VLCC finally sold KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has finally sold its 1996-built VLCC Hampstead after on-off attempts to sell it at a higher price Titan returns three tankers FINANCIALLY troubled Titan Petrochemicals has returned three chemical tankers to the owner who sold them last week Keppel, SMM seen hitting order marks KEPPEL and Sembcorp Marine order wins will undoubtedly hit a record this year, with "stronger-than-expected" contracts as the key catalyst, CIMB analyst Lim Siew Khee said today

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AUGUST 6, 2012
US Domestic Intermodal Growth Slows, But International Moves Rise U.S. domestic intermodal growth slackened slightly as the economy slowed in the second quarter, but the transport of international containers... Eight Air Cargo Carriers Get Court Approval for Price-Fixing Settlement British Airways and Chile's LAN Cargo were among eight airlines that got final court approval for a settlement in a... Gibson Guitar, Feds Settle Lacey Act Case Gibson Guitar Co. agreed to pay a total of $350,000 to resolve a federal criminal investigation of allegations the company... Roadrunner Buys Two Refrigerated Trucking Companies Roadrunner Transportation Systems acquired two refrigerated truckload carriers and expanded its credit facility to pave the way for more acquisitions.... Charterer Rickmers Maritime Posts Profit Container ship owner-charterer Rickmers Maritime reported a 4 percent rise in second quarter net profit but warned that charter rates... Evergreen Adds Jacksonville Call Evergreen Line began regular service to Jacksonville with the weekend call of the Ever Unique, part of a joint service... New UPS Asia-Pacific Head Says Asian Prospects Still Positive Global economic uncertainty is hurting Asian economic growth but the long-term outlook for logistics providers is still bright, according to... Texas Commission Recommends Changes in Houston Port Authority At a time when cargo volumes moving through the Port of Houston are expanding rapidly, a commission set up by... Cargolux Names Interim President and CEO Cargolux named Richard Forson as interim president and CEO of the cargo airline with immediate effect. Forson, currently senior... Nippon Express Net Profit Drops 8.5 Percent Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that its net profit sank 8.5 percent in the first quarter... APL Resumes Services to Aden, Yemen Singapore-based container carrier APL has resumed services to and from the Port of Aden, Yemen, after a two-week suspension. ... Industrial Real Estate Staging a Recovery The industrial real estate market in the U.S. is bouncing back from the 2008-09 recession, but like the overall economy,... Commentary: Betting on Derivatives Q: I've been reading about something called freight derivatives lately, and I have no idea what the term means. We're... Railroads May Be Nearing Their Profit Ceiling The rate of profit growth major U.S. railroads can wring out of weak volume increases appears to be shrinking. ... Commentary: Reflecting on Higgs and Highways With a single brief announcement on July 3, Rolf-Dieter Heuer marked the end of years of trials and tribulations. "I... SeaIntel Analyzes Shippers' Gaps in Reliability When Danish research analyst SeaIntel released its ocean carrier reliability report for June, it revealed an interesting - and, for... Lawsuit Puts FMCSA on the Defense After a brief off-duty break, the long-running battle over truck driver hours-of-service regulations is back on the clock, with trucking... FMC's Decision on Canada Diversions Splits Commissioners When the Federal Maritime Commission launched an inquiry into shipment of U.S.-bound containers through Canadian ports, cargo interests and Canadian...

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AUGUST 6, 2012
US jobless rate up Despite its economy adding another 163,000 jobs in July, the US unemployment rate rose from 8.2% to 8.3% last month, adding to incumbent Barack Obama's worries ... Containers on a Mexican wave Ports in Mexico are among the fastest growing in the world when it comes to container traffic throughput performances with volumes up almost 17% in H1 12. The 2.32 ... TSA 'optimistic' about GRI as transpac volumes strengthen Following last week's launch of the transpacific Stabilisation Agreement's (TSA) recommended general rate increase (GRI) its executive administrator Brian ... Maersk Strategy on track At least that is what Nils Andersen, group ceo of AP Moller-Maersk Group (APMMG), has revealed in the latest issue of 'Maersk Post'. He was of course referring ... World Bank to aid Nigeria infrastructure investment The Washington (DC)-based World Bank is set to lend Nigeria USD200 million to help the country improve its infrastructure. While the country has significant economic ... OOCL gears up for new Long Beach terminal with equipment order Orient Overseas International Limited's container shipping arm OOCL is already preparing for its lease of Californian Long Beach port's Middle Harbor terminal after ... Sea Connect links UK with Russian demand Lithuania-based domestic container and feeder operator, Sea Connect has extended its St. Petersburg schedule to include a UK call at the Port of Tyne [South Shields]; ... Matson posts mixed results Matson has announced a mixed set of inaugural results since its separation from former parent Honolulu-based Alexander & Baldwin and its life as a listed ...

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Carnival in the crosshairs Haines in at Heidmar DNB promotes Papp Cargill charters capes Clarksons backs spin-off Clarkson's Capital has thrown its weight behind Tsakos Energy Navigation's plan to spin-off its LNG and shuttle tanker fleets. Knight lands lifeline Baltic's $1bn bonanza Russian yard wins contract to build giant ice-breaker for compatriot Atomflot. Jaya sheds a second Jaya Offshore of Singapore has sold its second anchor-handling-tug-supply newbuilding in as many months. Swiber prints again Singapore's Swiber Holdings has pocketed SGD 150m ($120m) from its ongoing notes push. Profit boost for Essar Profitability of Essar Shipping has soared despite tough times in many sectors of the market. Double joy for Marco Marco Polo Marine has doubled its second quarter net profit despite revenue being sliced by a third. Rickmers inches up Rickmers Maritime has turned in a slightly improved second quarter profit. Petrobras greenlights rigs Brazilian giant Petrobras has signed off on a series of 12 drilling rigs to be built in Brazil. Tsakos plans MLP trick Tsakos Energy Navigation is looking to take a lead from John Fredriksen's box of tricks and spin-off its LNG and offshore activities into a master limited partnership (MLP). Bahri to plug gap Bahri Dry Bulk is looking to charter a series of dry-bulk carriers to fill the gap before its newbuildings hit the water. USCG rescues crewman A seafarer has been seriously injured in an engine room fire on a containership off southern California. Steady at CH Offshore CH Offshore has seen little change in full-year net profits, but despite this shareholders are in line for a bonus dividend. Milaha profits inch up Milaha, formerly Qatar Navigation, has seen a 5.5% increase in first half results despite stagnant growth in revenue. More joy for Genco Genco Shipping & Trading saw its shares surge for a second day in a row Friday in the wake of its deal with lenders. Two killed off Nigeria Robbers have attacked two offshore vessels off Nigeria Saturday killing two men and taking four others hostage.

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Oracle buys Xsigo for cloud boost U.S. exports slow, but equipment imbalance remains The value of goods and services exported from the United States during the first five months of the year increased 5.6 percent from the same period in 2011. Overseas shipments of goods climbed 6.3 percent. Tosca buys GP's plastic container division Truckload carriers wary of CSA compliance costs According to a recent survey of over-the-road carriers by the advisory firm Transport Capital Partners, three quarters of trucking companies believe their costs per driver to adhere to new CSA standards will be more than $500. Hapag-Lloyd sets low-sulfur NA fuel charge The German line will introduce and revise its low-sulfur fuel charge, effective Sept. 3, for its transatlantic services to account for an emissions control area (ECA) off the coast of North America that went into effect on Aug. 1. TOTE to convert 2 Alaska ships to LNG Maersk's West Africa push Fujitsu chooses Cincom for kiosk logistics Charaf named Delta's cargo chief He replaces Neel Shah, who recently stepped down from the position. Charaf, a 16-year veteran of the airline including four years as head of Delta Cargo, will maintain his current role as president of the airline's technical operations. Ex-Im Bank lifts turbine blade exports to Brazil Martin Bencher opens in SoCal

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AUGUST 6, 2012
Fujairah opens on firm note General upward movement in prices seen across most markets. Bunker prices show strong gains in European ports Markets shift upwards with double-digit gains seen in Piraeus. Korean cargo figures up over last year ago But growth likely to stall on gloomy outlook. 'Bunker problem' bulker heads to China New owners of renamed Panos Earth complete repairs faster than expected. First of its kind Mobile Phone App from Ocean Intelligence 'A must-have tool for any busy Maritime Credit Manager.' Chinese ports stick to growth Ports activity increasing but slowing overall in first half. Development agency wants fresh study of fuel cell technology Lessons from road-based project suggested similar technology could be used in ships. Rising bunker prices start week at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels mixed at key Asian ports on Monday. OPEC ramps up global demand estimates Demand for natural gas also set to grow as North sea oil drys up. Bomin and Linde to develop LNG bunker infrastructure 'We want to offer LNG to ship owners as an alternative energy source.' Banks downgrade WFS shares Lower rating a result of WFS's continued slow earnings growth, says Bank of America. US shipping firm gets ECA waiver TOTE seeks to convert its vessels to LNG as their primary fuel source. Hanjin Shipping trims losses Box division returns to black for first time in over a year. Low sulphur sales to be tracked by Singapore MPA to track sales of LSFO product, add bunkering details to e-Pans and general declaration documents.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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