BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

September 10, 2012

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Hong Kong quarterly port throughput declines 7pc to 5.9 million TEU Asia-Europe rates down 3pc to US$1,284/TEU; Asia-US rates continue flat APL orders ten 13,800-TEUers with hulls delivering 20pc less fuel burn EU to investigate German charges of Chinese solar panel dumping UAE's box volume growth rates expected to rise faster than global ports Sino-Vietnam opens 10 direct vehicle services, five from Guangxi Savannah volume increases 2.8pc to 1,760,498 TEU in first seven months Singapore reviews supply chain workplace safety for goods and employees Gothenburg box shop tops record with 3pc rise to 485,000 TEU in first half Eight-month volume up 22pc to 153,603 TEU at Estonia's Transiidikeskuse EU trust busters delay UPS buyout of TNT over market dominance concerns Boeing predicts more planes needed, expects robust air cargo growth ahead DHL reduces its stake in India's Blue Dart Express all-cargo airline Budget airlines reach profit altitudes denied to premium carriers

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Insurance cos may soon provide cover to Iran exports: Fieo Kudos to the winners at Mala 2012 MALA 2012 acknowledges the best at an exhilarating evening New President & Managing Committee to take charge at BCHAA's 27th AGM on Sept. 12 TOC to focus on emerging markets in box trade Import of pulses, edible oil may rise this year: Thomas Cabotage relaxed for Vallarpadam ICTT Kerala expects key stretch of National Waterways to be commissioned this year KPT wins Major Port of the Year award at MALA 2012 Fag-end recovery helps to end at 2-week high of 55.40 Forex reserves up $ 282 m to $ 290.46 bn US retailers brace for East Coast ports shutdown, supply chain disruptions DB Schenker Logistics opens new office in Sochi, host city of the Winter Olympics & Paralympic Games in 2014 PPG achieves ISO compliance for third consecutive year Robert Sappio appointed President & CEO of Rickmers Americas

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Volga-Dnepr carries patrol boats for APEC summit security operation In August the Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines flew two Mangust patrol boats from Moscow to Vladivostok to help maintain security during the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Coopera... Asiana Cargo to start this week's second new service Asiana Cargo launched a five flight per week operation to Dallas TX (USA) on 4 September. It was the South Korean carrier's ninth all-cargo destination in the USA. Today (7 Septemb... Saudia Cargo adds extra freighter flight from Hong Kong Saudi Airlines Cargo Co has added a new weekly freighter from Hong Kong, thus increasing the frequency of its flights from seven to eight per week. The decision ... Railcargo Austria supports pan-European "EuropeTrain" project The transport provider Railcargo Austria is currently testing an innovative whisper brake called the LL brake block on the country's rail network. The trial is thereby supporting ... Wascosa - first European wagon keeper to receive ECM certificate Switzerland-based Wascosa became the first wagon keeper in Europe to be awarded the ECM certificate according to the new EU Directive EU 445/2011. The certification was handed to t... DHL offers climate-friendly road freight services Standard Forwarding, a US-based less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of DHL Freight, is now offering two new environmentally friendly products. Customers commissioning ... B.P. McKeefry's new "recycler" is cleaning up in London The specialist tanker operator, BP McKeefry Ltd, recently introduced a completely unique truck and tanker combination to its Basingstoke (UK)-based fleet for operation in inner Lon... GAC expanding in India with a further office in Bangalore GAC International Moving has opened a new office in Bangalore, five months after entering the Indian market. This latest addition brings the total of GAC International Moving offic... HR company Reinecke & Associates welcomes new senior consultant Alexander Nickerl has been appointed senior consultant at Reinecke & Associates, based in Hamburg (Germany). At earlier stages in his career he worked for TNT Innight in Mannhe... CMA CGM starts new Morocco - Europe service "Dunkrus Express" The French shipping company CMA CGM is launching a new service between Morocco and Europe in November this year. The service, known as the "Dunkrus Express" will deploy a 2,100 teu... DB Schenker Logistics opens new office in Sochi ZAO Schenker, the Russian country organization of DB Schenker Logistics, has launched a new office in Sochi. There is a lot of business in the region due to the preparations for th... SBS Worldwide and Sifte Berti sign agency agreement The supply chain solutions provider SBS Worldwide and the Italian transport and logistics company Sifte Berti have signed an agency agreement which covers all sea and air freight a... UPS: TNT Express merger will take until 2013 The US parcel giant UPS and the Dutch CEP company TNT Express now expect their merger deal to be completed in early 2013, rather than in Q4/2012 as they suggested previously this y...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
U.S.-flag ship detained in Venezuela over on-board arms Sappio takes helm at Rickmers Americas Cutter celebrates 49th birthday with a "first" Pride of America set for major upgrades More countries join car carrier probe

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Bellingham waterfront project now includes Granary Building Rail traffic numbers up/down during week ending August 18 Matson named recipient of 2012 CIO 100 award Canadian National Railway announces rail car purchase plans Port association releases list of maritime programs for 2013

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
BIMCO urges yards to diversify away from shipbuilding Owner grouping 'cautiously optimistic' about outlook to 2016 Reefer container plug investment chips away at niche vessels Capacity for refrigerated cargo on newbuilding boxships is soaring Ship decks get hi-tech As the officer of the watch role becomes ever more dominated by technology, how will staff on deck remain engaged and alert? Iran raises its oil exports to pre-sanctions levels Exclusive: Tehran defies EU and US and doubles crude shipments in August Sappio joins Rickmers to lead Americas business Ex-APL executive takes charge of regulatory issues in US trades Omega Chapter 11 hearing postponed again Houston court hearing put off to September 17 West African suezmax earnings stick below operating costs for a month Fixtures fall as US imports less crude US crew detained in Venezuela for alleged arms trafficking Weapons used by anti-piracy security team land heavylift vessel Ocean Atlas in trouble HHI forms joint venture to build engine factory for earthmovers World's largest shipbuilder strengthens non-shipping business amid industry woes International Group calls Iran P&I claims 'meaningless bluster' No reinsurance arrangements with Bimeh Take your partners Carriers need to work together more closely to manage fleet expansion, says Rickmers boss Ron Widdows Obama deals blow to VLCCs with pledge to slash US oil imports by half Move comes as Middle East to US very large crude carriers struggle with record low earnings Pacific Basin sells ro-ro fleet for $194m Hong Kong-listed dry bulk operator exits loss-making side business SMM 2012: MAN and Wärtsilä sharpen focus on gas New dual-fuel slow speed engines and pure gas engines under development NewLead puts market value case to Nasdaq Restructuring buoys value of owner's publicly held shares Do not tar all Chinese shipyards with the same brush, Cansi warns banks Industry body urges financiers to carry out individual risk assessment Port Hedland sees record exports Sizeable August loadings indicate higher than expected iron ore demand Brokers bet on fourth-quarter revival in China iron ore demand Capesize tonnage builds in the Pacific as owners hunker down against rates doldrums Box lines need massive fleet upgrade to drive down costs Exclusive: Asia-Europe cascade will not fill need for bigger tonnage elsewhere, says Widdows Diversify or die Stricken shipyards seek new niches to survive Libya resumes fuel oil exports on product tankers More fixtures expected as Ras Lanuf refinery restarts SMM 2012: GL and DNV focus on boxship improvements Approval in principle for 3,000 teu-5,000 teu vessel from Germanischer Lloyd, while Det Norske Veritas highlights fuel savings from co-operation between APL and Hyundai Heavy Industries Hammond confirmed as shipping minister Appointment welcomed by Maritime UK Taiwan's port ambitions are high, but cross-strait politics stand in the way Following restructuring of ports under one management, government expects volumes at seven ports to grow 50% in five years Hellenic to invest $15m in equity for bulker pair Company plans a fleet of seven younger bulkers, says Karamanlis LR to class Stena Bulk newbuildings at Guangzhou Shipyard UK society wins deal to classify up to 10 50,000 dwt tankers

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Fortescue rallies after its torrid week FORTESCUE ended this week with a slight rally today, after the sale of its Solomon power station, talk of equity raising - and big job cuts LUKoil and partners to bid for Norwegian drilling LUKoil has agreed with three Norwegian partners to bid for oil drilling in the Norwegian zone of the Barents Sea Georgia releases bulker A MARSHALL Islands-flagged bulker has reportedly been released from custody by Georgian officials PB exits ro-ro arena PACIFIC Basin today said it has agreed to sell its six ro-ros to a Grimaldi subsidiary Ezion to issue S$125M in bonds SINGAPORE-listed offshore vessel owner Ezion Holdings said it will issue S$125M ($101M) in subordinated perpetual securities under its S$500M multicurrency debt issuance programme

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers to Keep Talking Office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach have agreed to continue negotiating throughout the month of September.... Carriers 'Winterize,' Combining Two Pacific Services The Grand Alliance and Zim Integrated Container Services plan to merge two of their joint trans-Pacific services to the U.S.... Commentary: Ethanol Content's Unintended Consequences I ran across a curious anomaly last month while on vacation way Down East in Maine. A marina is selling... Growth in Trucking Employment Nearly Stalls The JOC For-HIre Trucking Employment Index inched up 0.1 percentage points in August as for-hire trucking companies slowed hiring sharply... Trans-Pacific Rates Point to West Coast Capacity Crunch The threat of labor disruptions on the East Coast is fueling a disparity in the direction of spot freight rates... Commentary: For Ocean Carriers, It's Decision Time Where has 2012 gone? It's already Labor Day, but it seems like yesterday that we were at the TPM shipping... Commentary: Going the Extra Mile on Pricing Q: I just read an article about a motor carrier's owners getting sent to jail for stealing nearly $1 million... Commentary: Container Carriers at a Crossroads Container lines this year accomplished something few thought they could: They drove home a series of rate increases on the... Electrolux Warns Carriers Against Excessive Surcharges Shippers are warning ocean carriers to avoid the temptation of profiteering from any U.S. port shutdown by rolling cargo or... Transport Employment Up 1.9 Percent in August Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in August, the same rate as in July, according to the U.S.... C.H. Robinson to Acquire Polish Freight Forwarder C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Warsaw-based Apreo Logistics. Founded in June 2007, Apreo provides truckload services including... Robert Sappio to Head Rickmers Americas Global maritime and logistics company Rickmers Group named Robert Sappio, a former longtime executive at APL, president and CEO of... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 3-7 Singapore-based container carrier APL will impose a port congestion surcharge on trades from India to the U.S.,... US Intermodal Traffic in August Hit Second-Highest for Month Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in August rose 4.3 percent, reaching the second strongest volume for the month on... Retailers Open E-Commerce DCs to Compete With Amazon The e-commerce boom is providing a surge of opportunity amid the "anemic" expansion of U.S. distribution space, said IMS Worldwide...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Skou to give keynote address at Cool Logistics Soren Skou is to deliver the keynote address at the forthcoming Cool Logistics' conference in Antwerp. Moreover, Thomas Eskesen, the carrier's global head of refrigerated ... Maersk stops its direct North Europe/West Africa service Maersk Line and Safmarine have ceased offering a direct service between northern Europe and West Africa. The last direct call service has been chopped and the route ... Peru's new national port development plan approved Peru's Ministry of Transport and Communications (MT&C)has approved an updated version of the country's National Port Development Plan (PNDP), a ... Transpacific vessel capacity to be withdrawn The Grand Alliance and ZIM Line have agreed to merge their two jointly run all-water transpacific services between Asia and the east coast of North America ... OECD extremely gloomy on world economy Mediation service to intervene in ILA/USMX dispute The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is to step into the dispute between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime ... CN Rail to invest in new equipment Canadian National Railway is to commit millions of dollars of capital to expand its rolling stock and freight carrying equipment with more than 2,200 railcars and ...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Crewman feared dead ITF official alleges foul play in death of crewman on Japanese-controlled bulker. Ivan the merciful Ivan Glasenberg has bowed to pressure from Qatar and raised Glencore's offer for Xstrata. Rena chunk ripped off A 250-tonne fore section of the wrecked boxship Rena has been torn free in rough seas off New Zealand. Fincantieri enters final straight Fincantieri should seal its move for STX OSV by the end of this month, reports say. Sinopec-CSG books first LNG ships Chinese trading giant Sinopec and its transportation partner China Shipping Group have ordered their first LNG carriers contracting up to six ships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) to lift cargoes from the Australia Pacific LNG (AP LNG) project in Australia. Crewman caught An Indian crewman was airlifted from a tanker off New Orleans after injuring his groin when his trousers became caught in a spindle. Probe goes global A probe into anti-competitive behaviour in the car-carrier market appears to be going global. Fresh funds set for LPG? LPG fleet expansion could be on the cards for Teekay LNG Partners if it sees through a follow-on equity offering. Raids draw WW cuts Anti-trust raids in Japan have led DNB Markets to strip buy tags from Wilh Wilhelmsen and its parent Wilh Wilhelmsen Holdings. Lamnalco adds three Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands has bagged a new contract for three tugs. Pac Basin sells ro-ros Pacific Basin Shipping has breathed a huge sigh of relief after finding a buyer for its ill-timed ro-ro investment. Safe in the citadel The captain of the hijacked Abu Dhabi Star has revealed how a highly-organised pirate gang took control of his tanker off West Africa. Chouest adds to tally Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has unveiled plans to add to its speculative newbuilding programme. Blooming relationship TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Pirates face long stretch German prosectors have demand prison sentences of up to 12 years for a Somali pirate gang that hijacked a Komrowski boxship in 2010. "What have I done?" New black box evidence appears to reveal Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino tried to keep the extent of the disaster from passengers by telling them there had merely been a black-out on board. The Wei to go? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Montana orders MPPs Expanding Swiss owner Montana Shipping is heading to China for more new cargoships. Palmali in PSV first Turkish tanker owner Palmali has won a breakthrough deal for three ice-class platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. Vale eyes ferry charter Vale looks set to charter a Greek-owned ro-pax ferry to overcome a severe housing shortage at a new project in Canada. Oz China cargoes jump Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland, a bellwether for Chinese industrial activity, rose nearly 17% last month.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Grand Alliance/Zim to cut Asia/USEC capacity C.H. Robinson to acquire Polish forwarder Chart compares liner surcharges for U.S. port strike American Shipper has reported on many of the surcharges by liner carriers in the last few days. A side-by-side comparison can be found in a useful chart that lists all the surcharges by carrier, equipment and start date. Car carrier investigation widens An antitrust investigation of five car carriers that started in Japan Thursday has been expanded to include requests for information by government authorities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Sappio named Rickmers Americas CEO Former long-time APL executive Robert Sappio has been named president and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He joins the Germany-based carrier from Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting in San Francisco. Hancock Holding names Conrad VP Savannah expects deepening approval in November The Georgia port handled a record 2.98 million TEUs in the fiscal year which ended June 30, but faces increased competition from nearby Charleston. Savannah plans to hold the lead by deepening its harbor channel for bigger ships. Navis highlights potential for cloud terminal operations Tata provides global support for Cargotec Maersk slows Asia-W Africa loops further Astea starts small business cloud services Maersk further slows AE9 Qualcomm's Trailer Tracks upgraded

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
Global bunker prices remain stable across the week Global ports record sharp rise to kick off week, before dipping during the latter half. Matson to increase fuel surcharge Change will increase the surcharge from 39% to 43.5% for it's Hawaii service. US West Coast prices rise to close out week While prices on East Coast remained comparatively flat. Global Vision Bunkers hires new trader 'Some may recognise her as part of a father and daughter team that has worked in the ARA market for many years.' IFO prices fall in Fujairah While MGO in Suez falls nearly $20 er tonne. Market ends week on soft note in Rotterdam Northern European price spurt runs out of steam. LNG bunker barge 'in operation next year' Specialist firm to to design and build delivery systems. Fuel oil market 'short of blending stock' 'From what we see more high-viscosity is arriving,' says Singapore trader. McIlroy joins Cockett Cockett now has two group credit managers, one covering the Western Hemisphere and the other the Eastern. More arrests in Singapore Ship previously arrested in bunker dispute, turns up in court over unpaid agency fees. Bunker markets softening in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday. BP signs fishing fleet supply deal Fishing company says agreement will ensure 'security of supply'. German developments of LNG fueled vessels showcased Firm involved in a joint development plan for a 1,000 TEU LNG fueled box ship, among others. Taiwanese shipping firm lowers bunker surcharges Reduced bunker surcharges will take effect from October 1. LNG-fuelled vessel design gets approval It is 'no longer just a dream to build environmentally friendly vessels', says engineering firm. CSAV details impact of bunker costs Higher bunker prices capped improvement to its Q2 results, it says. Modern navigation systems has 'fuel saving potential' Systems able to ensure that operation of vessel is optimised, says engineering firms. Rena officers deported Captain and navigation officer released after serving half of their jail sentence.

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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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