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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 12, 2012

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Port Tracker survey indicates US peak season to be better than last year CMA CGM ends joint loop with APL, revises Far East-Red Sea service Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,200-TEUer, bound for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 4 service China's trade statistics in June reflect slowing global demand growth US court stymies Savannah dredging by giving go-ahead to new eco-suit Shanghai International Shipping Institute prosperity index declines Customs at Tianjin and distant Xian sign dry-port cooperation agreement APM Terminals' JV terminal in Vietnam to handle 600,000 TEU in 2012 Twenty parties express interest in building Abidjan's 2nd box terminal 13,092-TEU MSC Margrit's delivery completes line's eight-megaship series Cathay to upgrade its Airbus A350-900 orders into larger A350-1000s Shenzhen airport looks back as it grew to 30 freight operating services ICAO calls for better use of advance info to strengthen air cargo security Singapore's Pacific Airlift extends charter reach to South Korea

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JULY 11, 2012
Air lubrication system on two NYK module carriers reduces CO2 emissions by 6 pc Bureau Veritas simplifies ship certification system FFFAI delegation meets President P&I cover for ships carrying Iranian cargo gets IRDA nod Ulrich Ulrichs appointed Managing Director of Rickmers-Linie Natural rubber exports on the rise Package mulled for exports to countries having high trade deficit with India Pak to increase cement exports to India, reduces export price Japan keen to develop DMIC-type corridor in south India Central land acquisition law will make DMIC unviable: Kant Govt exempts forex transactions from service tax INR erases early losses to touch 55.37 Service tax exemption on currency conversion to help exports: Fieo

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JULY 11, 2012
Ferry with vintage look has modern propulsion and maneuvering... STX France floats out Hapag Lloyd Cruises newbuild PortVision makes AIS vessel tracking service accessible on... EC authorizes rescue loan for German shipbuilder P+S Werften River cruise ship newbuilds to have Future Teak decking... Damen Shipyards Singapore gets new MD Wärtsilä to supply main engines for China's first gas fueled...

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JULY 11, 2012
Transpacific carriers plan increases to freight rates Commerce Department report finds US international trade up during May Growth in cruise numbers predicted for Brazilian ports Freight transport services index remains level during month of May Eagle Bulk Shipping taps Katzav as CFO

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JULY 11, 2012
Shale revolution means fears of looming peak oil may be obsolete New sources of supply raise hopes of a curb on oil price rises, but are both good and bad news for tanker owners Production boom will shape choice of emissions-reduction technology Falling or stable heavy fuel prices could strengthen the case for scrubbers Lloyd Fonds multi-ship KG will not be the last, predicts KPMG Ocean 16 model offers one way out by pooling cashflow Lease finance seen filling bank lending shortfall Deals set to increase in wake of Commerzbank, says Moore Stephens' head of corporate finance Dry bulk spot market faces a washout summer Seasonal lull, low iron ore demand and heavy rainfall limit Chinese coal imports Carnival faces new US lawsuits Cruise operator faces $590m claim for damages linked to alleged 'defective' design California sticks to its guns on 24-mile limit for distillates Experts predict new lawsuits after North American ECA comes into force in August New maritime security service hits the market US-backed firm will not be directly accredited by Sami Port of Virginia plays for time APMT must wait to see whether rival bids emerge as deadline is extended to August Pacific box lines seek August rate rises TSA targets increase of $500 per feu as demand hardens Africa Express Line closes in on Abidjan reefer concession UK operator says ports are key to efficiency drive as ships are forced to slow steam Europe port state inspections fall by a quarter More individual ships were inspected last year despite overall decline Two dead and seven missing after bulk carrier sinks in China Vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of iron ore has yet to be identified Eagle Bulk marks refinancing deal with change of chief financial officer Katzav replaces ship finance veteran Ginsberg Struggling shipbuilder P+S secures state aid package European Commission gives temporary approval for $187m rescue, but wants a restructuring plan within six months Handysize bulker rates in Europe rise above $20,000 per day Fertiliser business booming in the Baltic Uncle Sam hits the shops US import container volumes increase for 2012, but watch out for Europe's woe Brazil invests $68m in hope of cruise boom Government boosts northeastern passenger terminals in advance of World Cup and 2016 Olympics Titan Petrochemicals faces winding-up petition from major investor And Grand China Logistics sues Hong Kong-listed oil logistics firm for breach of contract Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 shortlist revealed The shipping industry's most acclaimed, credible and well-supported awards announces this year's finalists China's June export figures signal weaker peak season Export order purchase managers index warns of tough times ahead Beachhead Gujarat should be able to decide whether Oriental Nicety, aka Exxon Valdez, is safe to land Vopak sells minority stake in Durban facility South African black-owned and managed investment firm Reatile takes 30% stake Top US ports will see steady growth in containerised imports to year-end National Retail Federation predicts 'modest' rise despite 'mixed' economic indicators Lianyungang Port and CSD form dry bulk joint venture New company will manage dry bulk loading and unloading, storage and wrapping, especially grain Neptune orders up to four car carriers from Hyundai Mipo Vessels are sisters of previous quartet but offer a smaller environmental footprint Taiwan Port signs deal to co-operate with Chinese terminals State-owned operator positions itself as an entrepot for Asia-Europe container traffic Golar Partners sells units to fund FSRU Offering and private placement will pay part of $385m pricetag for NR Satu Keppel wins Kazakhstan rig order Singapore-listed offshore giant supports drive to unlock Caspian oil and gas reserves

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JULY 11, 2012
Eagle's financial chief quits ALAN GINSBERG has resigned as financial chief of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, the company confirmed today Yard overcapacity seen at 30% BASED on shipping demand and fleet replacements, today's yard overcapacity is estimated at 30%, according to Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou Golar LNG prices offering NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG Partners today announced the pricing of a follow-on offering to fund an FSRU drop-down from parent Golar LNG Ltd US box imports edge up CONTAINER imports into the US have been forecast to improve slightly over 2011, despite a sluggish economy Vehicle imports rise 29% y/y at Piraeus IMPORTS of new vehicles handled at Greece's largest port reportedly rose 29% year on year during the second quarter, the Piraeus Port Authority said Sanko sheds ships SANKO Steamship has removed 38 ships from its operated fleet since April VLGC rates hit 2012 high RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high, averaging $72.625 per tonne on the Baltic LPG Index Malaysian palm oil stocks at 14-month low MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks have dived to a 14-month low of just below 1.7M tonnes, caused by slow production and higher exports Port congestion ticks up CONGESTION is increasing at major iron ore and coal ports, reflecting rising iron ore shipments and weak demand for coal US rewrites energy trade forecast THE US Energy Information Administration today unveiled major revisions of its outlook for coal and products exports and LNG imports, implying significant implications for shipowners

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JULY 11, 2012
Charleston Dredging Project Beating Expectations The Army Corps of Engineers expects the deepening of Charleston's harbor to be completed sooner and cost less than it... Rotterdam Marks Milestone in Maasvlakte 2 Terminal The Port of Rotterdam today closed the final gap in a near seven-mile long seawall, reclaiming almost 5,000 acres of... NS Train Derails, Sparks Fiery Ethanol Blast A section of a Norfolk Southern Railway train hauling ethanol on Wednesday morning derailed in Columbus, Ohio, sparking a fiery... Pacific Container Lines Plan Another Rate Hike Having succeeded in raising their freight rates several times since Jan. 1, carriers in the eastbound Pacific will try to... NY-NJ Container Terminals Hit by Chassis Shortage The Port of New York and New Jersey is facing a shortage of chassis available for use in draying containers... Virginia Extends Deadline for Terminal Bids The Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it is extending until Aug. 13 the deadline for alternative bids from private... DHL CEO Discusses Acquisition Plans, Growth Options DHL will look to smaller "bolt-on" acquisitions rather than major takeovers to speed growth in the years ahead, according to... Global Semiconductor Sales in May Rose 1.4 Percent From April Global semiconductor sales in May rose 1.4 percent from the prior month, giving the struggling air cargo industry, which typically... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Declines 2.9 Percent Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.9 percent this week, dropping for the second week in... Hapag-Lloyd Sets Congestion Fee at Dammam Port German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will impose a congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to and from the Port of Dammam,...

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JULY 11, 2012
China's exporters changing tack There is an old Chinese proverb, the literal translation of which reads: See the wind, turn the rudder.In its proper context it has a slightly disparaging meaning; ... AU wants Africa FTA by 2017 Carriers end Q2 12 on a high Ocean carriers ended Q2 12 feeling much happier than during the previous three months, when record losses were incurred. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's ... Ships' agents board the pro-weighing campaign The international ship agents and shipbrokers federation, FONASBA, has given its full backing to the World Shipping Council-led lobby to certificate the weight ... Port Tracker forecasts US volume rise - but GFI suggests a 'pweak' season Import cargo volumes are expected to increase 1.6% in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the ... Obama increases lead over Romney With just four months before the US presidential elections in November, Barack Obama has put some daylight between himself and his Republican rival Mitt Romney, ... Sokhna's bigger cranes offer new options The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna will soon be able to handle the largest containerships in the world. This follows the recent delivery of two super post-panamax ... Transnet posts higher results Transnet SC, South Africa's state-owned ports rail freight, logistics and pipelines company, has announced annual revenue for fiscal year 2011/12, which ended March ...

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JULY 11, 2012
Ship's tanks breached A Chinese cargoship has leaked oil off South Korea after going hard aground. Plumbe pockets less ACM kingpin Johnny Plumbe has joined fellow London broking bosses in pocketing a smaller pay packet for the past year. Haisheng forecasts loss China Shipping Haisheng is predicting a loss for the first half of 2012. Blackrock slims stakes Investment heavyweight Blackrock has cashed in shares in two leading US owners. Eagle loses lieutenant Eagle Bulk Shipping has ordained a new finance chief following the abrupt resignation of veteran Alan Ginsberg. Malaysians nab more Malaysia's crackdown on illegal anchoring has continued with the detention of seven more vessels. Keppel on a roll Keppel Corp has boosted its access to funding after concluding a string of recent deals. DSME in bond run Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has kicked off a KRW 500bn ($570.45m) bond run. Polargirl pulled off rocks A Norwegian cruise vessel has been freed from rocks off Svalbard. Eike set for Petrobras pie Eike Batista's OSX Brasil has been tipped to win its first orders from Petrobras as its compatriot shipbuilders struggle to hit delivery deadlines. Vopak out of Durban Dutch tank terminals group Vopak is selling out of its Durban operation Coscol comes a cropper Cosco Shipping (Coscol) has seen its bottom line sink fast in the first half of the year Clutch catastrophe The crew of a P&O ro-pax has been criticised by UK accident investigators after it crashed into a French berth. Sanction spur lessens A crackdown on Iranian oil exports will have less of an impact on the VLCC market than experts had hoped, a leading shipbroker says. Global Offshore adds one Global Offshore Services' Dutch unit has added a new vessel to its fleet a day after the Indian firm sold down its stake in the venture. "A banal accident" Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared on Italian TV to say sorry for the tragedy in January - up to a point. Costs hurt FOP Higher costs and lower revenue have trimmed second quarter earnings at Fred Olsen Production. Smit Lamnalco off to Africa Smit Lamnalco has lined up a lucrative contract to support the mining operations of African Minerals Limited in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Navios sells notes New York-listed Greek owner Navios Maritime Holdings and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary Navios Maritime Finance have sold $88m of 8 7/8% first priority ship mortgage notes due in 2017. Golar Partners selling units Golar LNG Partners LP will offer 5.5 million common units representing limited partner interests in a public offering. Golar Partners expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 825,000 common units. Ruby to retire British cruise operator Saga Shipping is pensioning off its oldest cruiseship.

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JULY 11, 2012
Russia moves toward WTO accession Russia has until July 23 to notify the WTO that it has ratified and accepted the terms for its membership. Thirty days after Russia notifies the WTO that it accepts these terms, the country will become the organization's 156th member. FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Transpacific carriers seek August rate hikes Liner companies in the Asia-to-U.S. trade are seeking to raise dry cargo container rates by an average of $500 per 40-foot container (FEU), in addition to recommending increases to refrigerated cargo rates of $1,000 per FEU to the U.S. West Coast. Lesson 1: Increase supply chain efficiency, don't shut port Ship brokers back reg on overweight boxes U.S. Bank buys TransCard's fuel card network The network being bought was developed jointly by TransCard and U.S. Xpress, the nation's second-largest privately owned truckload carrier. U.S. Xpress will become the biggest client of the new system. Import drop helps U.S. trade deficit The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May by $1.9 billion to $48.7 billion as exports increased and imports decreased from April, according to the Commerce Department. Technicolor expands 3PL services Retailers urge ILA, employers to reach agreement Pasha enters Hawaii container trade Troy partners with Cargolines in Europe Eagle Bulk names Katzav CFO Jagged Peak expands same-day delivery

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JULY 11, 2012
Bunker prices stable in Fujairah Price volatility subduing demand. Prices soften in Rotterdam and Hamburg Tight avails in Dutch hub. US shipowner reduces bunker surcharge Falling prices nudge bunker surcharge downwards. Biofuel initiatives attacked as a 'gimmick' But $62 million becomes available for biofuel developers. Port authority looks for $1 billion in fresh funds Sri Lanka Ports Authority makes 'second request' for Hambantota investors. Singapore players caught in Malaysian net Malaysia claims tankers were caught in prohibited areas. New home for UK Chamber Office will feature in organisation's coming rebranding. Bunker surcharges to fall Maersk to reduce bunker adjustment factor by more than 11% on some routes. Wärtsilä strikes LNG engine deal with Chinese buyer Low emissions and low cost prove draw for Wärtsilä duel-fuel engines. Falling bunker prices to help prop up Cosco Shipping's earnings UBS Investment Research forecasts losses in Q2 but expects earnings to improve in the second half of 2012. IFO prices soften in Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. NYK 'bubble' ships perform less well in sea operations CO2 emissions reduction average 6% during 'actual' sea passages compared to 10% during sea trials. Shell targets LNG bunker market Shell makes first foray into LNG bunkering eyeing what it says will become a 'sizeable market'. Philippine oil firm to raise $12 million via note issuance Set to raise funds for debt repayment and expenditures. Study on fuel efficient liner operations released Proposed algorithm 'able to solve real-case problems'. CSAV taking WFS and Chevron to court The Chilean ship operator files complaint for damages arising from a case of alleged off-spec bunker supply. Azerbaijan amends state merchant shipping code Introduces stricter environmental guidelines and safety regulations for vessels visiting its ports.

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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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