BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 10, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to introduce Asia-Europe PSS & GRI rate hike in August Hyundai Heavy wins US$1.2 billion order for ten 13,800-TEUers World Bank's IFC invests US$15 million in Romanian shipping line Sino-Kazakhstani trade off as Alashankou border volume slips 3.2pc Wuhan-Yangshan shipping service had more than 290 sailings in 2012 US administration says new China auto tariffs violates WTO rules South African transport minister mulls jobs in ship, oil rig repairs Cosco in 'green' deal with Jotun for latest anti-fouling marine paint Toll Refrigerated business is to be sold to Automotive Holdings Airbus trails Boeing, as 6 freighter orders cancelled in cargo slump Boeing expects freighter demand growth to slow over 20 years Kuehne + Nagel buys Vancouver perishable goods transport firm

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JULY 9, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates dip Coastal Chinese fleet increasingly trading on high seas EVERGREEN LINE to charter ten 13,800-TEU newbuildings Hans-Ole Madsen joins ICTSI MSC takes 10 pc stake in Crossrail having strong links to Antwerp port NITC pushes for 2nd place among tanker operators SCI organises talk on business ethics & corporate culture in Hindi UAE to fund fight against piracy US postpones 100 pc container scanning until July 2014 Car exporters shifting focus to non-EU markets Cotton exports may fall by 9 pc: USDA Expedite surplus milk powder exports to avoid damage: Pawar Southern spinners considering importing cheaper cotton Soyameal exports rise 54 pc to 1.80 lakh tonnes Wheat exports set to zoom NMPT sees marginal growth in Q1 cargo handling PM has assured help in amending shipping laws expeditiously: Kerala CM Adani Enterprises, QR National to study possibility of developing coal rail line in Australia Rlys freight earnings surge 26 pc in Q1 Change in validity of Advance Authorisation as per revised FTP Commodity import bill likely to dip by $ 60 bn Focus on exports: Kaushik Basu Hike in import duty of manganese ore in offing INR regains early losses, still lower at 55.88 Ministries lock horns over liberalising SEZ policy US to emerge as India's future gas source

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JULY 9, 2012
Paris MOU publishes 2011 annual report U.S. Geological Survey seeks replacement for R/V Grayling MHI completes full scale two-stroke engine test facility Princess Cruises awards Wärtsilä long term service... IHC Merwede subsidiary changes name to IHC Sealing Solutions

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JULY 9, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver aims to improve trucking productivity Mozambique joins list of piracy code signatories NYK ships monuments at no cost to honor New Zealand quake victims Col. Anthony Wright named Puget Sound Partnership head Trucking association publishes freight forecast through 2023

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JULY 9, 2012
Just say no to newbuildings Overcapacity means the industry needs no new capesize tonnage, at any price Canada unveils container hub port plan to challenge Panama Canal Nova Scotia's Sydney a potential east coast mirror of Prince Rupert Falling product tanker asset values make scrapping look attractive for 15-year-old ships LR tanker 13 years old is worth only $5m more than scrap Secondhand capesize prices crash to record low Average five-year-old cape is worth barely a fifth of value during the boom General Maritime survives thanks to careful planning US tanker player emerges from Chapter 11 protection within six months Life after bankruptcy Sanko, Korea Line and General Maritime show how shipping lines handle receivership Sanko Steamship lodges second bankruptcy Japanese carrier enters receivership again Golar LNG sister company builds up long-term contracts Sale of regas vessel keeps it in the Fredriksen family Iyo Wind arrest in Texas brings new hitch to Sanko bankruptcy Does US Chapter 15 protection apply to chartered ships? Handysize bulker sale indicates value closing in on same level as capesizes Bangladeshi buyer picks up 16-year-old, 46,664 dwt vessel for $10.6m What old boys' club? Jeremy Penn explains why the Baltic Exchange is a thoroughly modern market organisation VLGC spot market picks up after a dozen fixtures Iran cargoes carry a premium but it is unclear whether sanctions apply to LPG Use of slow steaming kit spreading across industry Maersk Line is talking to owners about installing turbocharger cut-outs on the ships it charters, Wärtsilä reports an upturn of interest in the kits and MAN Diesel has sold 200 Shipowners reluctant to take European Investment Bank loans European Investment Bank still looking for shipowners needing loans to invest in new fleet-wide efficiency solutions Lloyd Fonds closes in on rescue bid for KG funds Ocean 16 will agree terms with a German bank, says Teichert Boxship demolition on the rise Braemar forecasting 200,000 teu to be scrapped in 2012 Sanko holds creditors meeting in London Company likely to push restructuring plans Labour row brings Europe oil and gas giant to the brink of total stoppage Norway shutdown hits LNG carriers and offshore vessels and threatens global supply Pacific Basin and Boluda team up to launch Australian tug business Firms lodge joint bid for contracts at Australian LNG terminals A wake-up call The controversy over seafarer fatigue gets a test case Qingdao port operator borrows yuan via offshore facility QQCT gets $345m loan on advice from PBOC Iranian aframax dons disguise to shuttle crude from Kharg Neptune among the latest tankers in the country's fleet to change identity and flag Keep calm and carry on loading Libya's new democracy should calm itself and let the oil flow Clearer channels needed for piracy reporting in West Africa Inaccurate reports fuel rumours Xiamen Port funds highway to Gulei Joint investment with CCCC bucks slowdown in China BOT projects South Africa urged to consider state shipping bank Move would assist local owners in securing finance Coscol shipments rise 23.5% in January-June Cosco unit supported by stronger performances of general cargoship and heavylift divisions Oil terminals reopen in eastern Libya Exports resume at Ras Lanuf, Brega and El-Sider after pre-election protest shutdown HHI promotes Kim to president Kim Oi-Hyun and Lee Jai-Seong to share duties leading the world's largest shipbuilder

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JULY 9, 2012
Freight forward unit sold GLOBAL transport, logistics and freight forwarding company Norbert Dentressangle said it plans to buy the Colombo-listed freight forwarding unit of John Keells Holdings in Sri Lanka and India Buyers grabbing Supramaxes and Handysizes SOFTER prices are leading to Supramax and Handysize bulkers to the secondhand market, with yard resales accounting for some of the interest Distressed KG ships to be bundled up HAMBURG KG issuing house Lloyd Fonds reportedly plans to consolidate 16 distressed container one-ship KG funds into a joint-asset holding company Mind the bomb, Dover A SAFETY warning is in place today for ships in and around Dover's port the after a dredger scooped up a suspected Second World War bomb Indian companies tap cash INDIA'S shipping companies have returned to the international market to raise foreign debt Aframax gains seen in Japan fuel oil rises JAPAN'S imports of fuel oil and heavy/sweet crude for oil-fired power plants have surged since its quake crisis, raising demand for Aframaxes Davie Yards for sale again in Canada DAVIE Yards is being offered for sale again in Canada Transiidikeskus, Muuga, olumes rise 27% ESTONIA'S only specialist box and frozen-goods terminal operator, Transiidikeskus, said the volume of container goods handled in the first half of the year rose 27% to 116,057teu Yangzijiang lent $150M SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has obtained two loan facilities totaling $150M from China Development Bank Keppel buys 20% of KrisEnergy SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today it has acquired a 20% stake in upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy for $115M MR charters stay strong OPERATORS are continuing to fix MR product tankers for 1-3 years, as rates remain flat in the Atlantic JSA: scrap Panama rises THE JSA has assailed the proposed Panama toll rise, saying it "imposes an unduly excessive burden on canal users" Vintage VLCCs converted to storage BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCCs built in the 1990s are increasingly likely to be sold for storage

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JULY 9, 2012
Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Three Months Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the first time in three months, climbing 3.5 cents in the week ending... EGT's Design and Efficiency Touted at Opening Ceremonies Agricultural exports, such as grain shipments moving through the new EGT terminal in Longview, Wash., are leading the economic recovery,... SC Ports Authority Plans Inland Port, Rail Terminal in Greer The South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to develop an inland port in Greer, S.C, together with Norfolk Southern to... Market Share, Revenue Gain Forecast for Trucking Total U.S. freight tonnage will grow 21 percent by 2023, as freight revenue rises 59 percent, the American Trucking Associations... Developer Sought for Nova Scotia Container Hub Cape Breton is looking for a terminal operator to build a container terminal on a greenfield tract of land in... Brazil's 'Turtle Strike' Continues to Slow Ports Brazilian Customs officials continued the slowdown in inspections at most Brazilian ports on Monday, leaving long queues of ships waiting... Air Menzies Begins Online Express Import Rates Service Air Menzies International is now offering all-inclusive online express import rates and bookings in the U.S. from global destinations. ... Kerry Logistics Plans Further Expansion in Thailand Kerry Logistics plans to expand its presence in Thailand further. The company, which recent expanded its automotive facilities at... GACAG Slams National Approach to Air Cargo Security The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group has warned regulators that national, ad hoc and impractical approaches to advance electronic information... Box Ships Pulls Public Offering Box Ships Inc. withdrew a public offering of 700,000 units that was part of the NYSE-listed Greek shipowner's approach to... Nehru Port Dockworkers Call Off Strike Unionized dockworkers called off a threatened strike at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru).... Etihad Crystal Cargo Posts Record Traffic Etihad Crystal Cargo's traffic soared 21 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago to a record... Oakland Wins Port Security Grants The Port of Oakland is scheduled to receive more than $3.5 million in federal port security grant funding for three...

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JULY 9, 2012
Plans for Nova Scotia deep water terminal move forward Plans for a container terminal in Sydney Harbour on the east coast Canadian island of Nova Scotia have been boosted after Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) ... Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012 Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ... JSA wants Panana Canal toll rises terminated The Japanese Shipowners' Association has called on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to scrap its planned toll increases, claiming that any rise 'imposes an unduly ... Mujica drives Uruguayan port project Uruguayan president Jose Mujica [pictured] is determined that the country should have a deepsea port that is capable of handling post-panamax ships. In addition ... Man overboard saved after 8h in Atlantic Armed guards help defeat Somali pirates The increased adoption of armed security guards on merchant ships transiting the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden shipping corridor has resulted in a significant drop ... MSC turns to Gioia Tauro Contship Italia managed Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro successfully handled three of MSC's ULCVs at the same time on July 5, underlining why ... IMF: global growth shrinking That was the message from the International Monetary Fund's [IMF] Christine Lagarde to business leaders in Tokyo last week. She said that the global growth outlook ... End in sight for Brazilian customs strike? Reports from Brazil suggest that the customs officer wage dispute is nearing an end with stakeholders predicting that the three-week strike could be over as early ...

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JULY 9, 2012
Synergy cited by USCG A handymax bulker controlled by Synergy Marine of Singapore has landed in detention for the second time in less than four months. Universal plots next chapter Universal Maritime will continue to pursue the acquisition of tankers from its Turkish parent despite the high profile failure of an IPO in Oslo, according to finance chief Rich Lemanski. Atlantic boosts ERRV tally Atlantic Offshore has notched up yet another emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contract. Samsa presses for funds Sanko PSV pair sold Bankrupt Sanko has sold two platform supply vessel newbuildings, brokers say. Elderly ship fetches $385m A newly converted floating storage and regasification ship that was originally delivered in 1977 is changing ownership for a massive $385m. Bean barge sinks A barge filled with soya beans has sunk off the Philippines following a clash with a Costamare boxship. Petronas tug robbed A knife-wielding gang has robbed a Petronas Carigali tug off the coast of Malaysia, reports claim. Coastal wins 12 ships Malaysia's Coastal Contracts is celebrating a series of orders for 12 offshore vessels. Ship scrap chaos hits India The world's largest ship scrapping site in Alang is said to be in turmoil after the country's Supreme Court blocked the import for recycling of vessels containing toxic waste. Skov seals Nordic pact Mikael Skov's Tankers Inc has taken over the management and administration of Danish owner Nordic Shipholding. Royal reward Keppel to see windfall Keppel Corp has been tipped to take the burgeoning wind sector by storm. Ro-ro in spill mishap Worker dies in blast Bank notes bulk hope Jefferies has handed beleaguered bulker owners a ray of hope suggesting the seeds of a market recovery are being sewn. Bank notes bulk hope Slowing supply growth and potential China stimuli offer hope for recovery, Jefferies says. DFDS chops route Damaged ship halted Box Ships cans offering Box Ships has shelved plans for a public offering to fund its latest acquisitions. Pac Basin sites LNG pie Hong Kong-listed owner teams with Boluda to chase Australian terminal contracts. Crewman missing off Italy ACM ups China ante ACM Shipping has again boosted its sale and purchase roster after hiring George Eliades from Intermodal. MOL captain fined The captain of an MOL chemical tanker has been fined for illegally entering New Zealand's waters and cleaning out tanks. Jiangsu's order drought New orders have plummeted by more than half in China's most prolific shipbuilding region. Teekay pays out Teekay Corporation shareholders will be in the money as the company pays out dividends later this month.

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JULY 9, 2012
BlueWater Reporting: G6 lines lag behind Asia-Europe rivals in capacity Nova Scotia port starts marketing campaign for container terminal The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, which bought 500 acres from Laurentian Energy Corp., has launched a marketing campaign to promote a new deep-water container port in Sydney, Nova Scotia. New MSC loop links Jacksonville to network Starting July 17, the liner carrier will operate a new U.S. East Coast-to-Central America service from Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., via its offshore hub in Freeport (Bahamas). COSCO plans TP rate hike MSC/CMA CGM adds calls on Asia-Europe loops Arcline to meet Canada's eManifest Maersk slows second Asia-East Africa loop The ocean carrier has added a new port call at Singapore, and an additional vessel to its weekly Mashariki Express service. Obama signs transportation bill The bill streamlines more than 100 federal programs, attempts to speed up project delivery, adds performance outcomes to the criteria for project funding and addresses freight infrastructure. time:matters expands network Kerry takes on auto logistics in Thailand SP Express to operate Mannatech DC Torque expands near Manchester, UK

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JULY 9, 2012
Mitsubishi completes marine diesel engine testing facility Testing machine will be used for verification of various technologies to comply with NOx emission regulations. Market softens in Fujairah South African prices lack direction. WFS orders ship arrest Ship arrest for unpaid bunkers attempted with bankruptcy protection in place. Sharp falls in European bunker markets 'Stand-off between sellers and buyers' in Rotterdam. 2015 sulphur deadline 'catastrophic' for industry European shipowners add their collective voice to the disquiet over 2015 deadline. ConocoPhillips rebrands marine fuel arm Phillips 66 Ltd new name for marine fuels operation in the UK. Former Shell man starts trading firm Industry veteran says oil glut offers opportunities. Asian and European firms collaborate on fuel efficient ships Proposed design will be inside energy efficiency targets. Week starts with bunker prices down at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Falling bunker prices providing 'much needed relief' Capacity management remains 'key' to shipping liners' profitability, says OCBC Investment Research. Bunker tanker owner cancels shipbuilding contracts Yujin requesting a refund of all monies paid to the unidentified shipyard. Change in cabotage law opens door to bunkering opportunities Amendments to cabotage law will allow foreign ships to transport cargo between Indian ports, says Chief Minister of Kerala. Equilibrium The concept of equilibrium relates to the composition of residual marine fuel commonly used in the shipping industry. Brightoil extends maturity date of $120 million notes Extension necessary in order to 'reduce the immediate risk' of events that may affect its share prices, it says.

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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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