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BRIEFS

March 9, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipping crisis to extend into 2013, says Moody's The global shipping slump is expected to last well into 2013 as a glut of vessels and a growing credit squeeze will challenge even the toughest companies in the seaborne sector, Moody's Investor Service said on Wednesday. CMA CGM in talks to overhaul debt terms CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping firm, is in talks with its banks to overhaul its debt terms to ease financial pressure caused by volatility in the freight sector, the French group's finance director said on Wednesday.

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CMA CGM suffers net loss of US$30 million in 2011 as revenues rise 4pc Maersk-BNSF offer slow ships and fast trains from LA to US Midwest Hapag-Lloyd hikes Far East, Oz, India rates on March 15 and April 1 Auckland to sack 292 striking dockers, replacing them with new hires Tough contract talks loom in October between dockers and eastern US ports Eurogate Wilhemshaven receives first 4 of 8 of world's biggest quay cranes Shippers and carriers weigh impact of slow steaming on overall costs MOL to experiment out gas injection on slow speed of diesel engines Railway ministry okays Guiyang's Gaimao Logistics Centre box operations SBS Worldwide starts HK, Shenzhen, Shanghai to US consolidation INTTRA hosts TPM conference to discuss industry performance metrics Germany's Dachser to open Dutch 30,200-square-metre cross-dock facility St Kitts & Nevis ship registry quality drive boosts inspection results Kenya and Ethiopia to build railway from Lamu Port to Addis Abba Hong Kong's AAT air cargo volume up 23pc to 51,690 tonnes in February Nanning airport cargo volume increases 66pc to 5,398 tonnes in February Lufthansa Cargo calls for faster shipper accreditation to meet EU deadline ATSG quarterly net profit up 17pc to US$23.3 million as sales fall 7pc Etihad Airways offers 5 flights weekly between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai Malaysia's MAS could be the loser in MASkargo spin-off: S&P analyst

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FEDSAI's new office-bearers elected France developing techniques to tackle maritime piracy Martin Sieg appointed global head of ocean freight at Damco Strategy in place to ensure supply of Iranian crude: Govt Urmila Project Services moves largest ODC package to New Mangalore Port for IOCL's Paradip refinery US trade delegation visits JN Port Rlys hikes freight rates by up to 20 pc Exports of man-made fibre textiles to cross $ 11.5 bn by 2016-17: Minister Govt panel to re-evaluate cotton export ban today KASEZ aims at ' 3,000 cr. exports by fiscal end Surplus stocks may force govt to allow 1 mt sugar exports US becomes net oil exporter for first time in 63 yrs

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MARCH 8, 2012
New head of Finnair Cargo Finnair has appointed Juha Järvinen as managing director of its cargo companies, Finnair Cargo Ltd and Finnair Cargo Terminal Operations Ltd, with effect from 14 May. J'rvinen will... Gatwick says hello to Hong Kong Airlines and good-bye to Air Asia X This morning (8 March), Hong Kong Airlines arrived for the first time at London's Gatwick airport. The arrival heralds the introduction of a daily service operated with a fleet of ... Oil and fuel distributor in UK expands fleet with Isuzu vehicles The Southampton (UK)- based oil and fuels distributor WP Group said that the longevity, manoeuvrability and reliability of a tanker vehicle were the driving factors when specifying... New study: US airports are vital economic hubs The USA's commercial airports are a powerful economic engine, generating 10.5 million jobs and USD 1.2 trillion - about 8% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and a... A lot more money for Switzerland's railway infrastructure Switzerland's federal council of ministers is allotting nearly CHF 9.5 billion for the operation and maintenance of the country's railway infrastructure between 2013 and 2016. The ... IJS selects managing director for German market IJS Global, a worldwide logistics service provider, has appointed Stefan Heine as managing director Germany. Reporting to EMEA CEO, Mike Gillett, Heine will be based at the newly o... Railfreight sector increased in Europe Data collected by the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) on the performance of the rail sectors in Q3/2011 shows a continued recovery of railfreight i... Scania switches to fossil-free fuel for internal transport services The Swedish truck manufacturer Scania is now taking a further step in its efforts to reduce the climate impact from its own operations. Using renewable bio ethanol as a fuel rather... Scandlines adding Baltic Sea services The Danish/German shipping company Scandlines, based in Rostock, is augmenting its Baltic Sea services. The carrier now offers daily departures (except on Sundays) to Latvia. Four ... Inchcape Shipping establishes own office in Malta Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has established a new office in Malta. It is headed by ISS country manager Ray Turban. (it) New general manager at Haeger & Schmidt International Heiko Brückner, the current managing director of H&S Container Line, will also assume the task of general manager of Haeger & Schmidt International in October this year. Ha... Kenco announces three promotions Kenco, a Tennessee (USA)-based 3 PL-provider, has promoted three executives. Brad Liddie, now vice-president, operations (Stryker-Medical), joined Kenco in 2001 as an operations su... Amsterdam and Cologne airports to reward quieter freighters The Russian carrier AirBridgeCargo (ABC) is the first freighter operator this year to enjoy reduced airport charges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, by benefitting from the facility'... Rhenus begins construction of new logistics centre near Paris The German Rhenus Group has commenced construction work on its new logistics centre in Gretz-Armainvilliers (Seine and Marne), in the Paris region. A 32,000 sqm warehouse of the la... Panalpina reports successful 2011 The Basel (Switzerland)-based Panalpina Group can look back on a successful 2011. The provider of supply chain solutions further expanded its profit margins and achieved a consolid...

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MARCH 8, 2012
OSG promotes Janice Smith to Senior Vice President Austal completes repair and maintenance work on Sea Fighter Cargo ship master faces alcohol charge after collision with Stena ferry ME-GI engine edges closer to commercial production Van der Velden Timon rudders selected for high speed RoPax Malcolm Vincent becomes 110th President of IMarEST

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MARCH 8, 2012
Port of Seattle sees gains in 2011 financial totals NYK nets ISO14001 nod for Sydney/Melbourne offices Pacific Merchant Shipping Association schedules annual luncheon for April 11 International Trade Administration releases export trade data for cities Horizon Lines inks report covering carrier's 'green' efforts

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MARCH 8, 2012
Norden forecasts two-tier tanker market Fuel-efficient tonnage has 'competitive edge' of double hulls in the 1990s Tanker rates will flatten this year Market faces triple-whammy of recession, oversupply and high bunker rates STX Pan Ocean and Swiss Marine seek damages from Allied Maritime Greek charterer faces new Rule B complaints in Illinois CMA CGM seeks minority investor for ports business Company aims to finalise debt restructuring in June DVB Bank profits hit all-time high Sale of containers helps earnings to rise to $195.3m Chemical and product tankers eye early upturn European laws on low-sulphur fuel will drive new tonne-mile demand Q&A: Energy Transact partner David Gardner LNG shipping is gearing up for growth, but flexible arrangements could make for more disputes in the future LR tankers grow in popularity in the Atlantic Use of long range vessels for Atlantic trades stifles MR tanker chartering Dubai Drydocks World launches $2.2bn debt restructuring plan Company says earnings comfortably top budget VLGC fleet set to match demand Tonne-mile demand boosted by China taking cargoes from Atlantic basin Rising production drives up global seaborne LPG trade Middle East and West Africa increase liquefied petroleum gas output, while western Europe sees decrease LNG charter market seeks spot tonnage A buyer in possession of good cargo must be in need of a ship FMC developing freight index for US exporters Commission exploring the use of data it has on file to develop a container shipping rate index for targeted export commodities Supramax Atlantic rates climb on rising US scrap and pet coke cargoes Indonesian port congestion also pushes up Pacific charter rates Goldenport focuses on secondhand containerships Newbuilding spree 'very unlikely, especially in bulk carriers' Clarksons' core profits hold steady in 2011 Broker gains market share in dry and wet divisions and predicts tanker industry growth Naval and regional states co-operate to increase piracy prosecution It will still be 'many years' until Somalia can deal with the problem Cargoship master arrested after Belfast ferry collision Vessel named as Union Moon Heavylift vessel faces Grand China litigation in Texas Oldendorff and C Transport Cape Size seek Rule B attachment against Eagle Armed guard contract to be published before the end of the month Guardcon will provide clarity but BIMCO questions who will take the next step Better to be green Today's tough shipping economics is cutting into the green recycling initiative Tough times for CMA CGM CMA CGM has asked creditors for more time STX Offshore & Shipbuilding wins $100m heavylift contract South Korean yard to deliver crane ship to SSMC in first quarter of 2014 Rena's master failed to respond to radar warning of dead-ahead reef Accident report details minutes leading up to New Zealand grounding Cosco Shipping reports rising volumes State-owned giant's Shanghai-listed unit may bottom out in first half of 2012 PNSC to lose monopoly status in advance of going private Pakistan's state-owned shipping company will be stripped of its right of first refusal of public sector cargoes DSME in $2bn FPSO deal for Inpex Vessel bound for Western Australia's Ichthys project Chinese shipping lines pessimistic about their prospects 93% of carriers say industry faces its worst downturn in three decades

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MARCH 8, 2012
DVB to raise ship lending GERMAN specialist transport bank DVB said today it plans to expand its exposure to shipping this year despite turmoil in major dry and wet cargo segments Allied under siege INSTEAD of forbearing, Allied Maritime's counterparties are accelerating legal actions, filing $8.5M in fresh claims yesterday Goldenport eyes expansion GOLDENPORT Holdings, the Athens drybulk and box shipowner, left the door open today to cautious expansion after returning to profits in 2011 Loan portfolios stay on shelf SHIPOWNERS will probably be spared the headache of switching bank portfolios so their loan accounts can be transferred to more acquisitive lenders, transport bank DVB said today Legal complexity seen failing seafarers MARITIME law's complexity is failing seafarers, a top jurist has told Fairplay Hay Point short of coal STRIKES at mines operated by the BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance are the major cause of coal shortages at Hay Point coal terminal, IHS McCloskey reported Hurtigruten finishes shuffle A LOAN accord has enabled Hurtigruten of Norway to complete restructuring of its debt Oz mining exports rocket THE VALUE of mining exports from Australia reached a record in 2011, according to new figures Stolt-Nielsen weighs new bond issue STOLT-Nielsen, the London-based chemical carrier and tank terminal group, said today it might issue bonds on the Norwegian market COSCO buys three bulkers COSCO has exercised purchase options on three Panamax bulkers it had chartered from two of George Economou's companies VLGC sector depressed HIGHER contract prices of Saudi Arabian LPG have depressed freight rates for very large gas carriers on the Persian Gulf/East route Rena shortcut confirmed A REPORT today found that the captain of Rena, the box ship whose grounding caused New Zealand's worst pollution casualty, had been taking a short cut Profits rise at Clarkson's CLARKSON'S said today 2011 net profits rose to £35.4M ($56M) from £32.4M in 2010, despite a fall in revenues to £194.6M from £202.6M Vale finishes first transhipment BRAZIL'S mining giant Vale has executed its first iron ore transhipment

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MARCH 8, 2012
Legislators Seek to Tie HMT Spending to FY2013 Budget While a long-term transportation bill faces an uncertain future in the House, sponsors of a measure to spend all Harbor... Intermodal Volume on US Railroads Climbs 6 Percent Intermodal volume hauled by major U.S. railroads rose 6 percent year-over-year in the week ending March 3, pushing intermodal traffic... USPS to Lose $83.2 Billion by 2016 Unless Congress Acts The U.S. Postal Service, upping the pressure on Congress to allow it to overhaul operations, said Thursday that it will... Boehner Rides Senate's Version of Transport Bill House Speaker John Boehner appears to have given up hope of resuscitating the ailing House surface transportation bill after he... CP to Open North Dakota Crude Oil Facility Canadian Pacific Railway said it would further tap the Bakken crude oil boom this summer by opening a North Dakota... Qatar Airways to Expand Cargo Capacity Qatar Airways will expand its global bellyhold and freighter network via its Doha hub later this year. Starting in... Air France-KLM Cargo Posts $79.2 Million Loss Air France-KLM's cargo unit swung to a $79.2 million loss in 2011 from a $19.8 million profit in 2010 amid... Lufthansa Lost $17 Million in 2011 Lufthansa, Europe's second-largest airline, swung to a net loss of $17 million in 2011 from a $1.5 billion profit in... Italy Slams India's Action Over Deaths of Fisherman The recent arrest and jailing of two Italian armed ship guards by Indian authorities drew a sharp protest from the... DHL Drives Deutsche Post Growth Germany's Deutsche Post DHL, coming off a year in which net profit fell by half because of a onetime charge... 'Multichannel' Shoppers Challenge Retail Supply Chains Retail supply chains are no longer just multimodal, they're multi-channel, and that's adding layers of fulfillment complexity for shippers, a... Two New Export Control Offices Open Federal officials on Wednesday announced the opening of two offices to expedite the investigation into shippers believed to be illegally...

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MARCH 8, 2012
Pelindo II to build Kalibaru CT Indonesia's state-owned port operator Pelindo II is to develop a new container port for the heavily congested Jakarta (Tanjung Priok). Phase one of the project ... D-Day for the Greeks Greece says that almost 60% of its bondholders have agreed to a 53.5% [EUR206 billion] 'haircut' in value ahead of the 20:00 GMT deadline today - it needs a 75% ... Brazil marching to the growth beat The largest economy in Latin America, Brazil, is now the world's sixth-biggest, overtaking the UK in the process. According to official data from the National Institute ... Maersk revamps Middle East-Indian Ocean/East Africa network Maersk Line is shaking up its regional Middle East-Indian Ocean/East Africa network as it strives to improve service levels, extend market coverage, target the ... Auckland sackings: 'unlawful' That is the belief of New Zealand's Maritime Union [MUNZ] after digesting yesterday's shock news by the council-owned Ports of Auckland [PoA] to dismiss almost ... US execs urge: 'Kill' harbour tax Strong hostility from the US container industry was voiced against the Harbor Maintenance Tax [HMT]at the Long Beach-hosted JOC Transpacific Maritime Conference ... CaroTrans adds Charleston/South Africa direct LCL link US, Clark (NJ)-based CaroTrans has added Charleston as a direct call on its LCL service offering to South Africa. The move reflects growth in the market and is ... LA gears up to face Panama Canal challenge The port of Los Angeles' (LA) executive director Geraldine Knatz has applauded the announcement that Maersk has teamed up with BNSF for its 'Absolute Reliability' ... CMA CGM also sinks further into the red As with most other ocean carriers, CMA CGM sank further into the red in the final quarter of the year. Compared to Q3 11, its revenue only decreased by 1%, down ...

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MARCH 8, 2012
BLT unit takes over tonnage $50m lawsuit against Berlian Laju on hold as US-based Chembulk takes direct control of chartered ship from Indonesian parent. Allied faces legal avalanche Dimitris Marinis at the helm as Greek operator grapples with dry downturn and charter claims of nearly $15m. Shipping slips under radar Only seven shipping names flagged on Forbes rich list, but there were plenty more industry big hitters fighting hard with global elite. K Line wins JFE freight deals Japan's K Line secured three major long term freight contracts with JFE steel involving three newbuildings Green shoots for ConTex For the first time in a year all the arrows on the Hamburg Shipbrokers Association's containership chartering indices are pointing skywards. Van Oord happy with year Dutch dredging specialist sees a rise in turnover but says 2012 will not be easy. Albedo set for freedom? Malaysian boxship tipped to receive ransom drop which would end long-running piracy drama, it is claimed. Clarksons settles with Nikitin Top shipbroker draws a line under long running Sovcomflot and Novoship corruption cases as it pockets $7m from Russian businessman. Tanker hit by fire Deck of Volgoneft-215 went up in flames in St Petersburg after fuel oil spilled. Moody's in recovery warning Light at the end of the tanker and bulker tunnel is over a year away, ratings agency says. DSME wins Ichthys FPSO Korean shipbuilder emerges victorious in the race to build $2bn floater for Australia LNG project. DVB overcomes market gloom Top ship finance bank on profitable course despite significant rise in bad loans. Master pulled from Med Russian captain missing for six hours suffers hypothermia after miraculous rescue by Spanish authorities. Stolt joins bond flock Oslo-listed owner is the latest to tap the red hot bond market for cash to clear existing debt. Mipo makes offshore move Korean yard clinches first platform supply vessel contracts from European owner in a deal worth $196m.

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MARCH 8, 2012
U.S. sets up inter-agency export control centers UHC mobile tool improves pharma logistics CORRECTION: ILA warns of strike if demands not met Huawei, IBM partner on mobile logistics TNT, Emirates enter cargo code-share FMC outlines initiatives to assist exporters Encompass offers cargo control app Maersk Samba's faster tempo, adds Antwerp Horizon names Rodriguez Puerto Rico VP ABC makes first cross-polar flight

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MARCH 8, 2012
Asian fuel oil timespreads falling 'Current demand is so weak now, it's pushing down the premiums.' Prices up in Rotterdam, Hamburg Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked until March 12. Prices barely move in Fujairah Good bunker in Middle East hub. Algeciras sets new annual bunker sales record Supplied volumes in 2011 up by nearly a quarter after a dip in 2010 as more container ships call at the port. MISC Bhd downgraded Moody's says decision driven by 'high fuel costs' and overcapacity. Ferry group blames bunker costs for fall in profit 'Fuel costs had been a significant headwind for a number of years.' Fuel oil stocks fall But Singapore inventories still above 21 million barrels. IFO prices climb in key Asian ports Weak demand in Asian ports on Thursday. 'Tight' avails of MGO at Colombo Supplies of MGO should return to normal after March 10, says trader. 'Half' of shipyards unable to back performance claims Use of LNG as bunker fuel in Norway is 'obviously attractive,' says Gearbulk. Biofuels provider for US Navy posts losses for 2011 But fourth quarter loss (Q4) lower than Q3 losses. Canadian firm enters trial agreement for vessel tracking services System aims to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

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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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