BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 11, 2012

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MOL, Evergreen launch Asia-US east coast loop via Suez from June 3 Hanjin posts operating loss of US$196 million in first quarter Troubled Horizon Lines widens first quarter loss to US$26.8 million Danaos quarterly profit up 54pc to US$6.2 million as revenue rises 35.6pc ICTSI first quarter net profit grows 24pc to US$35.4 million Guizhou province to complete express transport network by 2015 Jiaxing river port volume breaks quarterly record at 17,527 TEU Luzhou port volume falls 5pc in first quarter to 5.33 million tonnes Emerging markets represent what little growth exists in container trade Evergreen's Chang awarded Japan's 0rder of Rising Sun for help in quake Kerry Logistics joins Australian firm to expand cold chain distribution Ex-Safmarine CCO Eric Herman jumps ship to become global CCO at Damco CaroTrans expands presence in Pacific Northwest with Seattle office Virgin Atlantic Cargo to serve Chicago daily, speeding Midwest connections Etihad Airways signs Lulu deal to fly fresh produce in and out of UAE Lufthansa Cargo makes comprehensive worldwide management changes Implant Sciences sniffs out new markets for Quantum detectors

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MAY 10, 2012
CFCL Australia orders new locomotives US- based Wabtec Corporation reported that its subsidiary MotivePower has received an order to build ten locomotives for CFCLA Rail JV Pty Ltd, a joint venture of CFCL Australia Pt... Chrysler Australia group to distribute Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands The Chrysler Australia group will act as the distributor for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia. Under the new agreement, the current Fiat and Alfa Romeo de... Paranagua/Brazil receives Liebherr STS container cranes Two Liebherr container cranes were recently delivered to the TCP Paranagua terminal in Brazil. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 65 t, or 75 t under the hook. The new units wer... UPS express freight service expands into Nicaragua and Honduras The US parcel service provider UPS is expanding its UPS express freight service into Nicaragua and Honduras, two emerging economies that count the USA as their No. 1 trading p... Cargo up for Finnair in April In April, the Scandinavian carrier Finnair reported flat cargo traffic, measured in terms of available tonne kilometres. Measured in terms of revenue tonne kilometres, the volume ... Change of CEO at Envirotainer Niklas Prager, the CEO of ULD producer Envirotainer, has opted to leave his operational position at the company and return to a post on the board of directors. In connection w... Riga International airport sets cargo loading record Riga international airport (Latvia) handled 7,519 t of cargo in April, an unprecedented amount to date in the history of the airport and 657% higher than in April last year. The fa... Pacer International and CSX sign transport agreement Pacer International, a leading asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, has entered into a new multi-year agreement with the railway compa... Hanjin deploys mega-containerships on NE6 East Asia-Europe Service The "Hanjin Sooho", the South Korean shipping company Hanjin's largest containership to date, berthed in the port of Hamburg on 4 May, during its maiden voyage. With a sl... Meneghin & Partner reinforces team in Basel Meneghin & Partner (M&P), a Muttenz, near Basel (Switzerland)-based personnel and company advisor, has strengthened its team this month (May) by the addition of a new partn... Siemens and DB Schenker Logistics agree on a frame agreement for warehousing Siemens and the German logistics service provider DB Schenker agreed on a frame agreement for warehousing to enable the business relationship of the two partners within contra... Kerry Logistics expands cold chain distribution in Australia Kerry Logistics, based in Hong Kong, has set up a joint venture with Mosskito Logistics in Australia to tap into the cold chain distribution segment in the latter country. The join... No more Iveco HGVs from Ulm The truck manufacturer Iveco is closing its production plant in Ulm (Germany) for economic reasons. The assembly work will be transferred to Madrid. The Fiat subsidiary Iveco noted... Agility appoints Patrick Jaeger as managing director area west The global logistics provider Agility has appointed Patrick Jaeger as managing director of area west in Europe. In his new role, Jaeger will be responsible for defining growth stra...

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MAY 10, 2012
Construction of NCL Breakaway class cruise ships moves ahead Horizon Lines to drydock three ships in Asia Damen Shiprepair Götaverken helps owners deal with upcoming... European ECO2 inland waterway vessel to be LNG-fueled Diamond Offshore orders drillship, sells four jack-ups

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MAY 10, 2012
Celebration marks completion of new Sea-Tac car rental facility Freight transport service index drops during month of March Goods and services exports stay on positive side during March Evergreen joining MOL in new Asia/US East Coast run Parsons Brinckerhoff to manage Port of Long Beach bridge project

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MAY 10, 2012
Asia pumps money into US LNG Deal includes sales and marketing to appeal to region's customers Atlantic basin refineries make a surprise comeback New refinery rescue deals offer hope for West African suezmaxes English court stands firm in defending arbitration Ruling demonstrates determination to ensure arbitration awards are final and immediately enforceable

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MAY 10, 2012
Tanker hijacked off Oman A GREEK tanker was today hijacked by pirates south of Oman, EU NAVFOR confirmed to Fairplay.551978.timg Ex-Exxon Valdez barred INDIA'S Supreme Court has barred Oriental Nicety, once Exxon Valdez, from entering the country for recycling.648971.timg Bharati yard and lenders cut a debt deal LENDERS of Bharati Shipyard, India's second-largest private builder, have agreed to recast 56Bn rupees ($1.1Bn) in debt.

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MAY 10, 2012
CSAV Posts $175 Million Operating Loss Chilean carrier CSAV said its first quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $175 million from $213 million a year... USPS Says $3.2 Billion Loss Shows Need for Reform The U.S. Postal Service pointed to its $3.2 billion loss in the fiscal second quarter, a $1.1 billion deeper gash... Caterpillar to Sell Majority Stake in Logistics Company Caterpillar, a major exporter of heavy equipment, plans to sell off the majority interest in its third-party logistics company to... Spot Rates Ease in Asia-Europe Container Trades Average spot rates in the Asia-Europe trades eased on May 10 after their 19 percent jump last week following carriers'... Johnson Out as Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. Head The Obama administration appears to have finally pushed Collister Johnson Jr., head of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., out... Two Accused of Port of NY-NJ Clean-Trucks Scam A truck dealer and scrapper were indicted on charges of filing false insurance documents for participation in the Port of... Schneider, BNSF Extend Intermodal Partnership Schneider National and BNSF Railway have extended their intermodal partnership by signing a multiyear contract, giving customers of the latter... XPO Logistics Plans Acquisitions Worth $250 Million XPO Logistics is willing to absorb a little pain for future gain. While the former Express-1 Expedited Solutions reported a... LaHood Says PTC Exemptions to Save Railroads $775 Million Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday said the rail industry will save up to $775 million over 20 years through... Matson's First Quarter Profit Up 50 Percent Matson Navigation Co.'s first quarter profit from continuing operations rose to $8.1 million from $5.4 million a year earlier, boosted... India's Trade Deficit Narrows A sharp deceleration in imports pulled India's trade deficit in April to its lowest level in a year despite 3.2... MOL Executive to Shippers: Seek Out Long-Term Deals Shippers who want reliable services at consistent prices should sign long-term deals with shipping lines, an MOL executive says. ... Shipowner Costamare Reports Income Growth Greek container ship owner Costamare boosted first quarter income 37 percent from a year ago to $24.5 million as charter... Growing Fleet Rockets First Quarter Profit at Danaos Greek container shipowner Danaos reported first quarter net income surged 72 percent from a year ago to $9.34 million as... Hapag-Lloyd Posts $172 Million First Quarter Loss German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd's first quarter net loss widened to 132.4 million euros ($172 million) from 22.1 million euros ($28.7... BLG Logistics Earnings Climb 42 Percent on Record Revenue BLG Logistics pre-tax profit soared more than 42 percent in 2011 from the previous year to 48.5 million euros ($63... ANA, JAL International Cargo Volumes Rise Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) said that its international cargo volume grew for the second consecutive month in March... Cathay Pacific to Cut Air Cargo Capacity Cathay Pacific Airways said it would cut operating costs to combat a "challenging" business environment as the carrier issued a... Strong First Quarter Growth for ICTSI Global container terminal operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc., booked a 24 percent increase in net income during the first...

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MAY 10, 2012
Higher volumes propels ICTSI's Q1 12 results Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has announced sharply higher box throughput figures at its cargo-handling facilities ... Horizon Lines sees mixed Q1 results Charlotte, NC- headquartered Horizon Lines recorded increased revenue and a smaller operating loss for quarter one this year on the back of slightly higher cargo ... Global Container Terminals to develop technology advanced terminal at PNYNJ North American terminal operator Global Container Terminals Inc. has unveiled final plans for a multi-million dollar expansion project to develop a 70-acre technologically ... Bright spots in a challenging year for Braemar The Alan Marsh-led London-listed shipbrokers and shipping services group, Braemar Shipping Services posted a decline in pre-tax profits for its financial year, ... Hapag-Lloyd also still in the red in Q1 12 Hapag-Lloyd has joined the growing list of ocean carriers reporting negative figures for Q1 12. Although the carrier's revenue increased by 8% compared to the same ... Istanbul to get new container terminal The Yildirim Group has confirmed that it is building a new deep-water container terminal in Gemlik (near Gemport), just outside of Istanbul, on the southern coast ... Brisbane's boxes break one million TEU barrier The Australian port of Brisbane handled over one million TEU for the first time in its history in 2011. The actual 1,005,208TEU processed was up 8.3% on the 928,547TEU ... Panama box-handling capacity to be expanded A new container terminal with the ability to handle two million TEU of cargo a year should open on Panama's Caribbean coast line by the end of 2014 and be fully ... CEVA Logistics files for IPO CEVA Logistics has filed for an initial public offering of up to USD400 million in the US to help raise funds to pay off interest due on loans acquired to purchase ...

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MAY 10, 2012
Time to compromise Two top Greek insurance buyers warn premium rises will be difficult as owners want value for money. AFL masterminds concede defeat Tobias Koenig and Rudy Mack shed new light on collapse of failed US feeder service in a candid email to supporters. Armed pirates hijack Dynacom tanker Journey from Port Said ends prematurely as gun-toting assailants seize Greek suezmax Smyrni. Meldgaard welcomes 'bank owners' Torm boss is happy to have lenders as shareholders as giant restructuring remains on track. Bell tolls at GMR Retooled General Maritime hands walking papers to longtime chartering manager as cost-cutting begins under Oaktree era. Sanko sheds light on Baltimore burn Distressed Japanese operator confirms bulker arrest in US but insists majority of shipowners support temporary pay freeze. Finnlines falling further behind Finnish ro-ro group bashed by higher costs in the first quarter and expects "volatile" year Red ink runs deeper at Torm Restructuring costs and loss-making sales hurt Danish owner in Q1 as the question about its future lingers. Machado to leave Transpetro? Speculation mounts that Brazilian tanker owner CEO's nine-year tenure could be about to draw to a close. Culture change for AP Moller Maersk Ambitious risk retention programme is already yielding benefits for Danish shipping giant, insurance chief says. Black cloud plagues Eagle Bulk Shares of US-quoted bulker owner suffer double-digit drop as unresolved debt drama overshadows earnings beat. Plain sailing for clubs for now But Stephen Hawkes of PL Ferrari sees longer term pressures on the P&I market.

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MAY 10, 2012
Caterpillar moves on 3PL sale Caterpillar signed a deal to sell Platinum Equity a 65-percent equity stake in Caterpillar Logistics Services LLC, the company's third-party logistics division of subsidiary Caterpillar Logistics. The overall transaction is valued at roughly $750 million. Axway powers single window pilot Global details Bayonne terminal expansion Global Container Terminals has announced plans for a multimillion-dollar expansion to its Global Terminal in Bayonne, N.J. that it said will make it one of the most technologically advanced container facilities in the country. Cargotec shuffles VPs U.S. Customs announces new import centers CBP will open two more industry-focused units aimed at centralizing the import process for trusted shippers, one for automotive and aerospace in Detroit and one for petroleum, natural gas and minerals in Houston. Accellos updates Workspace House panel passes port security bill FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications U.S.-EU ink cooperation pact for trusted traders Horizon projects modest growth in 2012 Hapag-Lloyd sustains big hit in 1Q The liner carrier was one of a few lines to have been profitable in 2011, but succumbed quickly with an operating loss of $132.9 million in the first quarter of 2012 due to poor rate environments and rising bunker costs. Matson benefits from Horizon's Guam exit

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MAY 10, 2012
Oil major ships Japanese fuel oil to Singapore Shell charters tanker to ship 80,000 mt of fuel oil to Singapore in a move described as 'rare'. Rubis Terminal revenues up 21% for ARA operations Partly due to new contract with O.W. Bunker for storing marine fuels. North American ECA fuel changover technical notice issued Vessels to be fitted with exhaust cleaning systems not subject to changeover requirements. Bunker prices mostly down in the Americas Demand picked up today on the US Gulf, players told Bunkerworld. LSFO in Colombia will help meet 2012 ECA requirements Bunkers International to offer low sulphur fuel at ports of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta. Singapore cargo officers to receive enhanced bunker training Starting July 1, all new cargo officers will be required to be familiar with the requirements of the Singapore Standard on Bunkering. Ship repair yards look to ease cost of meeting environmental regulations Looking ahead to new rebuilding requirements that come into force in 2015. Ship leaking fuel in Antarctica Containment of the leak is expected to be delayed due to ice. IFO prices still falling in Fujairah Middle East bunker hub sees prices weaken for sixth consecutive day. 'Slow day' in Rotterdam bunker market IFO 380 prices climb in North European hub. New waste fuel recovery system geared toward environmental compliance Changed MARPOL regulations and ban on incinerating oily waste in ECAs were drivers behind development of 'PureDry' system. Software technologies hold 'great potential' for shipping sector 'Software can help shipowners improve cost positions and competitiveness,' says GL. Torm's losses widen Q1 results worse than analysts had forecast. Fuel oil stocks climb Singapore inventories up by 642,000 barrels. Soaring bunker prices 'burdening costs' in the industry Hapag-Lloyd reports 'very challenging' Q1 with wider losses. Asian bunker markets remain soft Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Owners 'harming themselves' with 'false hopes' for ECA delay Uncertainty about 2015 sulphur limit delaying scrubber investment, while others don't want to be 'guinea pigs', says Alfa Laval. US firm to offer gas turbine hybrid electric marine engines Hybrid system able to save more than 8% of fuel, says GE Marine spokesman. China fuel oil stocks continue to rise Volume rose 2.3% to 3.17 million mt in the week ending May 9. 'Tight' schedule for bunker deliveries in Japan Due to continued use of bunker tankers for LSFO deliveries to power plants, says sources. Sembcorp Marine anticipates scrubber retrofit works IMO regulatory rules to generate 'substantial amount of work' for the shipyards, the group says. MARAD offers $1.5 million for green marine projects MARAD 'recognises' limited Federal funding opportunities for maritime sector for emission reduction projects. WFS fights MISC's allegation of off-spec bunkers Asserts that bunkers provided were not defective and did not contain any improper substances.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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