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BRIEFS

November 8, 2012

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CKYH alliance cuts seven services between Asia and the Mediterranean Barged cargo from mid and lower Yangtze to be railed to Europe via Chongqing DCT Gdansk marks 5th birthday with 25pc more capacity with yard growth State Council waterway regulations allows foreigners to participate Fujian-Taiwan direct container trade volume up 1.2pc as bulk rises 41.4pc MOL stages table-top drill of collision of steel carrier and coaster Intra-Asia specialist shipping line KMTC marks 20 years in Hong Kong Owners, not charterers, take hit when pirates strike: UK Commercial Court IATA: World air cargo growth continues to slow as September demand weakens WFS takes over ground handling for BA World Cargo at Gatwick airport Atlas Air parent profit up 20pc profit to US$33.9 million, revenue up 13pc

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
BLPL Singapore commences two container vessel routes Essar Shipping's H1 profit up at 17.91 cr. DP World & Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust mark awarding of new project NMPT bags environmental upgradation award INR 4,000-cr. deal inked to develop 2 rail corridors Truck rentals pick up in Oct., but lower year-on-year Chidambaram pegs fiscal growth at 5.5-6 pc Uttar Pradesh approves rice export policy for 5 years Emerging countries look to each other to enhance trade

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Newcastle airport changes minority partner The Danish entity Copenhagen Airports A/S recently agreed to sell its 49% interest in the share capital of the NIAL Group Ltd (NIAL), the parent company of Newcastle international ... Palau Airways partners AAT in Hong Kong Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) was appointed by Palau Airways (P7) as its handling agent for cargo and documentation at Hong Kong International Airport with effect from 28 O... New Iata member Safi Airways hopes to fly back to Europe soon Safi Airways, the privately owned international scheduled airline of Afghanistan, has officially been accredited with full Iata membership. The airline also successfully completed ... Woolworths renews transport contract with Linfox in Australia The giant retailer Woolworths has signed a five-year contract to continue Linfox store distribution from the former's Wyong distribution centre in New South Wales (Australia). Linf... Asciano lands new train services contract for coal transport Asciano's Pacific national coal haulage business has entered into a train services contract with Australia's coal miner BMA. The pact provides the support functions of maintenance ... OOCL: management changes in Hong Kong and USA The Hong Kong-based shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is making changes to its management, effective 1 January 2013. Bosco Louie will retire from his current r... Bucharest international railfreight terminal receives first intra-EU train Tibbett Logistics, the operator of southeastern Romania's prime intermodal rail terminal, the Bucharest international railfreight terminal (BIRFT), has received the first scheduled... Debut for FedEx Freight's new LNG tractors FedEx Freight, a leading US provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, has begun testing two new tractors powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)-only engines. The pre-... BBC Chartering focuses on Western Australia The Germany-based company BBC Chartering, a leading provider of multipurpose and heavylift shipping services, strengthened its presence in the Australian market by establishing a ... DPD building new national hub in Poland The global parcel and express service provider DPD has built a new, EUR 32 million parcel sorting centre in Stryków, near Lodz (Poland). As a central handling site, the facility ac... DSV investing heavily in a logistics facility in Krefeld The logistics service provider DSV, together with real estate developer Habacker, has unveiled plans to construct a EUR 60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain (German... Norway Post acquires Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri The Scandinavian postal operator Norway Post has acquired the Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri. Norway Post said that Ekdahls 'keri provides mainly road transport and termin... New vice-president carrier sales for South Carolina Ports The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA/USA) hired John Wheeler to fill the position of vice-president, carrier sales, effective 29 October. Wheeler, who reports to Paul McClintoc...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Severe weather threatens Sandy pollution response NYPD adds more Gladding Hearn patrol boats Canada has new Fisheries Research Vessel W&O's Loomis joins new SCA Committee Indonesia's ITS opts for SmartMarine 3D Tanker propeller jobs keep Hydrex teams busy Gondan launches PSV for Østensjø Rederi TTS Group wins orders worth $17.5 million

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Alaska Airlines expanding with new Pacific Northwest flights Port of Camas-Washougal buying Columbia River waterfront property Boeing nets first conversion order for 767-300ER planes to freighters Agencies respond to spill at Port Angeles Tesoro terminal Seattle District Corps personnel cross country to aid Sandy recovery

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Down by the jetty Canvey Island has never lost its feelgood factor - and it is all thanks to oil and gas Box chartering deals remain sluggish during Eisbein festivities Market faces weak demand, seasonal capacity cuts and continued deliveries of new tonnage Rostock port operator secures $64m loan HSH Nordbank says deal shows its commitment to north German region Box carriers face difficult fourth quarter Mixed outlook from CTS data suggests carriers' troubles will continue for some time Paragon delays delivery of four newbuildings Boudouroglou 'optimistic' that the company will emerge stronger from its losses Seaspan and Yangzijiang play hardball over options China Development Bank on stand-by as boxship newbuilding talks continue Impairments on VLCCs drive Knightsbridge to third-quarter loss Firm talks up 'attractive risk-reward' of dry bulk amid rumoured tanker exit Box Ships inks deal for idled pair in profitable third quarter New OOCL acquisitions boost revenues and average time charter earnings Cut-price orders are poison, says Yangzijiang chairman Exclusive interview: '2011 was grey, 2012 is black and 2013 will be bloody', warns Ren Bunker costs fall to fresh lows Cheaper fuel helps VLCC owners to pull in higher earnings Thome sets pace for a market change Singapore ship manager sees vetting procedures spread to dry bulk world German maritime accidents body to hand over MSC Flaminia Light at the end of the tunnel for box unloading Seaspan boss hails Obama win Policy continuity will be good for shipping, says Wang Sempra poised to win permit to export Louisiana LNG Momentum builds for US gas projects that will boost demand for shipping State hand-out shields China Shipping from hefty operating losses Government subsidies and income tax rebates boost net earnings by nearly 50% Better turnover boosts Bourbon French offshore major's share price rises on third-quarter revenue statement Cure or kill Restructuring consultancy fees are a bitter pill for troubled firms to swallow Yangzijiang vows to be China's most profitable yard as profit slips Shipbuilder restructures sites to target specific market niches Trading up Obama victory should see the US strip the rancour from trade policy Hyundai Samho resold seven Nobu Su bulk carriers, say brokers TMT's kamsarmax vessels reported to have fetched $24m-$25m each Restructuring costs drag down Torm to $78m loss But support from banks will help troubled tanker firm to weather poor markets Three P&I clubs announce general rate increases London Club announces the largest rate rise to date

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Keystone, LNG decisions loom for Obama PRESIDENT OBAMA'S victory leaves him facing two outstanding decisions at the outset of his second term that have major implications for shipping Clarkson's shares dive on profits warning CLARKSON'S, the London-listed maritime services group, today issued a profits warning Paragon delays timetable on newbuildings NYSE-listed Paragon today disclosed quarterly losses and an agreement with Zhejiang Ouhua to push back delivery dates on four newbuildings TORM founders in yet more red ink TORM today reported deeper year on year losses for both 2012's first nine months and third quarter Bourbon rides high OFFSHORE operator Bourbon said today its third-quarter revenues jumped 21% year on year to €306.1M ($393.27M), reflecting its strong growth and rising vessel hire rates in the offshore oil and gas services market Pressure rises in Asia on box Panamaxes DAILY hire rates for chartered Panamax box ships are sliding down this week, with more owners fixing below $9,000 per day, brokers said today Chinese methanol imports expected to fall by 20.6% CHINA is expected to import less methanol than it did last year, as the economic slowdown affected chemical demand LNG fleet growth to exceed demand in 2014 THE high number of speculative LNG carrier orders placed last year would result in fleet growth exceeding demand in 2014, said RS Platou Capesize rates slide CAPESIZE rates are sliding in both basins after rallying over the last three weeks, with brokers reporting that owners are accepting sliding rates as they believe the market is losing momentum Yangzijiang 3Q profits down 14% YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today that its 3Q12 earnings dropped 14% year on year to 877.2M yuan ($140.47M), with no order wins in the period Yangzijiang moves into property development YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today it would move into property development, with the registration of a subsidiary in Jiangsu province, China BV's newbuilding orders fall by 38% FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said its fresh newbuilding orders fell another 38% year on year in the first nine months of 2012 NY & NJ finally reopens CONTAINER terminals are running again today at Port of New York & New Jersey, a week after Hurricane Sandy

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
SCFI - Shanghai Containerized Freight Index Shanghai export average spot rates for the following trade lanes are among the 15 component trade lanes in the weekly SCFI-Containerized Freight Index,produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and weigh 57.5 percent of the SCFI comprehensive reading. SCFI - SHANGHAI CONTAINER FREIGHT INDEXNov. 2: SCFI comprehensive reading of 1,251.20, up... Drewry Container Rate Benchmark* The Hong Kong-Los Angeles benchmark is based on Drewry Shipping Consultants' research and derived from NVOCCs. The rate is in dollars and based on a full 40-foot containerload, excluding terminal-handling charges in Hong Kong. The Nov. 5 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 2.7 percent or...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Chinese and US politics: so different but both are lands of opportunity The once-a-decade baton change of leadership in China's ruling Communist Party is in sharp contrast to the Hollywood-style over-hyped razzmatazz of the US presidential ... RZD seals deal to buy Gefco French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen has completed the sale of 75% of its logistics subsidiary, Gefco, to JSC Russian Railways (RZD) for GBP800 million (USD1 billion). ... 4,000 up for CI LinkedIn China drives BMW ahead Germany's luxury car maker BMW - which includes the iconic Rolls Royce and Mini brands - is enjoying a record year in China, taking full advantage of the 'islands ... Slot charter expiry heralds end for HPOS transpac link Chinese state-owned ocean carrier, Hainan PO Shipping [HPOS], established in 2009 to aid the economic development of the country's Yangpu region, will exit its ... APM T handles biggest ship at Port of Mobile New attack in Chinese solar panel wars Ahead of the once-in-a-decade change of leaders in China the nation is fighting back in the solar panel wars with the European Union filing a counter complaint ...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Motiva readies restart Crude and product carriers are poised to benefit from the reactivation of Motiva's Port Arthur expansion project in the first quarter of next year, according to a researcher at a top US tanker brokerage. Concordia falls Concordia Maritime has experienced a fall in earnings due to its four vessels operating in the open market. Golar grabs upgrade Clarkson Capital Markets upgraded shares of John Fredriksen's Golar LNG Partners Wednesday in anticipation of continued expansion through dropdown deals with it parent. Transit cleans the air Kristian Eidesvik's Transit Invest has laid out details of its entry in to the offshore business via a merger with Reach Subsea. PRGN painted red Shares of Greek bulker and boxship owner Paragon Shipping took a beating in early trading Wednesday after posting a third-quarter loss. Boxships charters sisters Boxships has found short term work for a pair of vessels that have been lying idle for much of the past quarter. Namura lowers its sights Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has cut its first-half earnings forecast as revenue dips. Paragon postpones Paragon Shipping has postponed delivery of two bulkers and a pair of containerships under construction at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China. Knightsbridge plots VL sales John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers is looking to sell its two remaining VLCCs to free up cash for bulker buys. Return of the liner? A new UK company is looking to resurrect the golden age of liner travel to Australia by building two new cruiseships. DBS trims Sembmarine DBS Vickers has trimmed its target price on Sembcorp Marine after the rigbuilder saw its third quarter earnings sliced in half. DNB backs Diana DNB Markets has taken a shine to shares in Diana Shipping. Sickly Celebrity Three hundred and fifty passengers on a Celebrity Cruises vessel have been struck down by the norovirus bug. Gurita steps it up Gurita Lines of Indonesia is expanding its fleet with the purchase of a supramax bulker from Slovenia. Mermaid adds Qatar deal Mermaid Maritime has added a fresh subsea services contract in Qatar to its backlog. SSC's double target Singapore Shipping Corp is on the lookout for both ships and takeovers after an improved second quarter performance. Kyoei back in profit Japan's Kyoei Tanker has returned to the black in the first six months despite a revenue fall. Floatel evacuated Norway's Statoil has evacuated a floating accommodation vessel after it tilted up to four degrees in the North Sea on Wednesday. Solvtrans boosted in Q3 Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans has reported soaring earnings thanks mainly to a fall in financial items. Maharshi: "human error" The deaths of five crew due to a gas leak on a Varun Shipping LPG vessel have been blamed on human error. Arne to try bonds Arne Wilhelmsen's Awilco could turn to bond market for $50m, Arctic says. Deeper red for Torm Torm slumped deeper into the red in the third quarter following a costly financial overhaul. Textainer sees profits rise Textainer has seen third quarter profits increase by over 10% on the back of an increase in its owned container fleet. Pelni converting Indonesian shipowner Pelni is continuing its ship conversion programme as it seeks to diversify in the face of airline competition. Costs still hurting U-Ming Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport is still being hampered by rising operating expenses in 2012. Clarksons cuts outlook Clarksons has scaled back its expectations for the second half of the year, it said in an interim statement issued on Wednesday. Two takers for waiver Two companies are taking advantage of the Jones Act waiver in the US to bring oil to the storm-hit north-east. Bourbon raises the bar Bourbon, the Paris-listed offshore specialist, has posted improved revenue figures for the third quarter of 2012. YJZ lines up buyers Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says it is close to finding a buyer for five kamsarmax newbuildings that were cancelled earlier this year. GulfMark in big miss GulfMark Offshore, the US offshore vessel operator, has reported third quarter profits well below analyst's expectations. Kyeema back in action Teekay Corp has completed repairs to an aframax that was damaged after running aground off Estonia in September. Wartsila seals Kuwait deal Wartsila has won a contract to supply the engines and complete propulsion systems for two newbuild vessel projects.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Perry heads HR at Kenco Weak freight market dents Singapore Airlines' profit Growing losses at the airline's cargo division in the first half of the fiscal year contributed to lower operating profits and a 30 percent decline in net profit for the parent company. MSC to hike Asia-Europe rates No staffing problems at NY/NJ terminals after storm Beverly Fedorko, a spokesperson for the New York Shipping Association, said longshoremen were eager to return to work and "anxious to get the port back and running and get that feeling of contributing to the well-being of the region." ECS expands in Italy ECS Group, a general sales and services agent based in Paris, has acquired three companies in Italy founded by Glauco Martinelli, including Air Transport Consultants Spa (ATC), Airfreight and Data Processing Srl (ADP), and Airline Logistics Srl (AirLog). PayCargo links with ASCI of Miami PayCargo will provide ASCI clients with payment processing services integrated directly into ASCI's accounting module to offer payment processing capabilities not currently available within ASCI's suite. Africa logistics sector ripe for investment Ti Business Development Director Mike Nordmann, a veteran of the African logistics market, said investors and logistics companies will have to adopt a more positive approach if they wish to exploit the region's opportunities.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
IFO prices climb sharply in Fujairah Upward movement spreads to South African ports. Strong gains seen in Rotterdam Bunker prices move up across European ports. European ECA operator sees 247% profit increase Remaining part of 2012 'will still be volatile and challenging'. Thames 'bunkers only' liftings gain on ECA advantage UK bunker locations see shift in demand pattern for low sulphur product. Sulphur non-compliance: 'Fines are not the real cost' 'The most significant cost is likely to be the vessel's detention,' says IBIA chairman. Term premiums fall in Singapore Weak demand has pushed down premiums, say industry sources. Human error cited in LPG carrier deaths Full investigation into incident underway. Bunker prices surge mid-week Buyers sidelined as prices rise for the second consecutive day. Oil major calls for fuel availability review to be brought forward Earlier review will provide 'clarity' to industry participants. Million dollar emission monitoring orders for Martek Orders come as Korean yards build more fuel efficient and less polluting ships. Bankruptcies 'need to occur' Shipping industry will 'go through consolidation and restructuring but it is here to stay and will thrive'. Americas market displays volatility on US election day New York prices remained flat as suppliers noted difficulties in transporting product from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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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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