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BRIEFS

June 13, 2012

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China foreign trade exceeds expectations as exports increase 15.3pc Hong Kong places third after Shanghai, Singapore in box port rankings Fitch sees box trade recovery in rate hikes and ending market share drive Port of Rizhao throughput increases 10.2 per cent to 108 million tonnes Alataw Pass Kazakhstan border volume declines 1.8pc over four months Tianjin's longer, deeper 300,000-tonne navigation channel now complete Guizhou to build US$505.7 million grain logistics centre to enhance supply Fujian's direct shipping cargo to Taiwan rises 3pc in first four months United Arab Shipping Company names ninth and final 13,500-TEUer Panama Canal outlines impact of expansion on Asian firms and governments TCL to emulate Leixoes management methods at Ferrol Container Terminal CEVA signs three-year spare parts contract with Mercedes-Benz, Spain Montreal box volume increases 3.6pc to 1.36 million TEU in 2011 Weak quays said to collapse if Lagos dredges beyond 13.5 metre mark Shenzhen's Jade Cargo liquidates as Lufthansa, Air China bail out Singapore Technologies Engineering unit buys Tampa aviation facilities China Cargo Airlines plans to join SkyTeam Cargo alliance in 2013 Atlas Air adds another B747-400 freighter to its ACMI service for DHL Chennai Port Trust to build air freight station close to production nodes

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JUNE 12, 2012
A slowing economy has its impact on Chinese logistics companies AGS World Transport launches import MCC service to Ahmedabad Asia-USWC spot rates up 12.5 pc, East Coast rates up 8.6 pc International Freight Forwarders Conference 2012 in Hong Kong this week Private players now transporting cargo to space! Singapore tops in logistics performance Export ban on skimmed milk powder notified KPT won't be taking over residential plots MbPT's offshore container terminal to be ready by December Customs block inaugurated at ICD-Sanand Textile sector wants only surplus cotton to be exported KEC International sells windmill assets Time ticking away for Asian buyers of Iran oil

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JUNE 12, 2012
Brunswick Rail signs partnership agreement with Novokuznetsk railcar-building enterprise Brunswick Rail, one of Russia's leading railcar operating lessors, has formed a strategic partnership with the Novokuznetsk Car-Building Enterprise (NCBE). Under the agreement, NCB... Geodis Wilson Kelsterbach gets new branch manager Geodis Wilson has selected Georg Stassen to manage its Kelsterbach (Germany) branch that was established two years ago. At an earlier stage in his career, Stassen was regional mana... Krone sets up a branch office in Budapest Hannes Nachtelberger is to manage trailer maker Krone's new branch office in Budapest. The facility, which offers a wide range of services, will manage sales in Hungary, as well as... Geto wants to step up initiatives for trans-Siberian traffic At its recent annual general meeting, the association of European trans-Siberian operators and forwarders (Geto) announced that it wants to attract increasing amounts of cargo to t... Krone Trailers has expanded in Ireland Krone Trailers UK now offers a direct sales service to operators in Ireland. The full complement of Krone trailers, which is now available direct from the UK sales team, includes t... Mahindra Navistar celebrates its 5,000th truck roll-out from Chakan India's Mahindra Navistar Automotives Limited (MNAL) has announced the roll-out of its 5,000th truck from its state-of-the-art plant at Chakan near Pune/Maharashtra. The company r... Iata urges Icao solution on economic measures for climate change The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reiterated its call for a comprehensive global solution on aviation emissions to be negotiated through the International Civil Av... Amsterdam port appoints agent in India During Amsterdam's recent trade mission to India, the Dutch city's port signed an agreement with the Samsara Group, a major shipping agent with 54 offices in India. Samsara has bee... Grimaldi Group doubling its Brindisi-Igoumenitsa-Patras service The Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Group is set to deploy a second vessel on its service between southern Italy and Greece, as from 2 July. The additional ship, which will boost the... Supermaritime to build new breakbulk terminal in Zeeland The Dutch group Supermaritime is to build a breakbulk terminal in the Scaldiahaven in Vlissingen. The new terminal will become operational in the autumn and offer a 375 m qua... Cargo aircraft loss in Latin America According to the Aviation Safety Network, a Swearingen SA227AC Metro III cargo plane went missing over Rio de la Plata during a flight from Montevideo-Carrasco airport (MVD) to Bu... Boeing delivers first direct-order airplane to Avolon US plane maker Boeing and Avolon recently celebrated the first direct-order airplane delivery to the Dublin-based leasing company. Avolon took delivery of the first of twelve next-... Spedlogswiss: Kurrus presiding for another year Spedlogswiss (the association of Swiss forwarding and logistics companies) recently held its 92nd annual general meeting (AGM) at the Swiss museum of transport in Lucerne. During ... Militzer & Mü'nch signs up new strategic partner in USA Eurasia, North Africa and now stepping up business in North America - Militzer & Mü'nch, the international transport logistics service provider based in St Gallen (Switzerland),... Mainfreight opens new air and sea branch in Le Havre Yesterday (11 June 2012), the New Zealand-based logistics group Mainfreight phased in a new branch office in Le Havre (France). The new air and sea branch has started with import g...

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JUNE 12, 2012
Chinese yard completes two Incat Crowther catamaran ferries Desgagnés tows unfinished newbuild from Croatian shipyard STX Turku shipyard names versatile deck cargo vessel Eurotunnel to acquire SeaFrance ferries GE Marine names Jeremy Barnes Commercial Marine Marketing... Maersk Illinois makes historic call at Port of Milwaukee

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JUNE 12, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver presents Blue Circle awards Transport insurance firm nets excellent credit rating Yang Ming celebrates launch of new 8,626 TEU container ship Main deck finished early on Jensen-designed fishing vessel Damage to lock gate forces Chittenden closure

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JUNE 12, 2012
NewLead chops more debt with conversion of mortgage notes More conversion talks ongoing with Piraeus Bank and Lemissoler Maritime NYK to raise $503m in bond sales Japanese shipping giant seeks funds after last fiscal year's heavy losses What the eurozone crisis means for container shipping Greek exit is one factor among many others that threaten demand The problem is vessel supply not cargo demand Posidonia 2012: tanker and dry bulk companies positive about Asia's prospects Pacific ends supramax rates freefall Vessel fixed at $3,750 daily rate as owners let tonnage lie idle Guangzhou Shipyard calls for resistance to price wars Chinese yard says margins of new orders too weak for shipbuilders to survive Daewoo delivers second ferry to Attica Blue Star Patmos route unconfirmed after challenge from NEL Lines Tankers may be over the worst DNB Markets paints a more positive outlook Posidonia 2012 from an insurer's perspective No other venue in the world brings together the same concentration of shipowners USMX and ILA head back to bargaining table Management accepts union invitation to Florida meeting US exempts seven nations from Iran oil sanctions Washington agrees new waivers as deadline day looms Sovcomflot expands offshore Exclusive interview: Russian shipowner eyes global upstream projects Iran on the rack Oil importers ponder their options as EU sanctions deadline looms China sets green targets for maritime industry Ship operators and ports given 2015 deadline to save energy and cut emissions Japan moves to sidestep Iranian sanctions as deadline looms Tokyo approves sovereign guarantee but must pass the bill by July Northern sea route season opens Increased traffic predicted as Russia pushes Arctic short-cut between Europe and Asia Vietnam's reform drive Maritime industry scandals force government to push for transparency Beware the bankers The return of speculative money to shipping is bad news DFDS challenges Eurotunnel acquisition of ex-SeaFrance ferries Rival bidder to question the decision in Brussels Andersen resigns from Maersk Line Chief financial officer's departure follows new restructuring drive

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JUNE 12, 2012
Maritime analysis offered SWEDEN'S biggest shipping consultant has set up a new independent business.1179049.timg FreeSeas defaults on a second newbuilding NASDAQ-listed FreeSeas today confirmed it has defaulted on its second newbuilding and secured loan amendments from Credit Suisse China's an exception on US Iran sanctions THE US has exempted seven more countries from its sanctions on Iranian oil purchases, with China the only major importer susceptible to possible penalties at the end of the month Shipping groups await Tokyo move on Iran JAPAN'S MOL and 'K' Line told Fairplay today they are waiting for clear-cut word from Tokyo on Iranian crude imports VLCC sector fundamentals remain fragile WHILE VLCC earnings are today in positive territory, fragile fundamentals continue to challenge the sector German owners want pay subsides resumed SUBSIDIES for wages of crew and trainees on German-flagged vessels should be resumed quickly to prevent more reflaggings, VDR has warned US PierPass fees to increase annually THE TRAFFIC mitigation fee charged at Los Angeles/Long Beach will increaseby 2.5% to cover expenses of the PierPass off-peak programme and be adjusted annually thereafter Eurotunnel ferries could sail by August EUROTUNNEL told Fairplay today its newly acquired former SeaFrance vessels could be sailing in the Dover Strait as early as August Two arrested in Mauritius TWO EX-officials with the Mauritius Ports Authority were reportedly arrested today and questioned in the Boskalis dredging bribery case 60,000 Greek shipping jobs imperiled GREEK shipowners who remitted more than $175Bn in untaxed earnings to Athens over the past decade have reportedly threatened to relocate their businesses if a new government scraps shipping's fiscal exemption VLGC earnings exceed $50,000/day FALLING bunker prices have resulted in owners of VLGCs making at least $50,000 per day, about one-fifth more than in April Pressure seen for SCF's cashflow SOVCOMFLOT has issued first-quarter operating results showing that the government-owned tanker group's revenues and earnings rose on a year ago, but also that cashflow is under pressure Palm oil supply tightens PALM OIL supply could tighten in the lead-up to Ramadan in July and the end of the fasting period in August, UOB Kay Hian Securities has warned Restraint urged as MR tanker orders rise UK BROKER EA Gibson has urged restraint in medium-range products tanker investments, as rising optimism has resulted in more contracting South Korea, Japan to buy more LNG COMPANIES in Japan and South Korea have firmed up more LNG from their usual suppliers, said Erik Nikolai Stavseth, shipping analyst at Arctic in Oslo

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JUNE 12, 2012
Virginia Container Volume Jumps 12.6 Percent The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia in May jumped by 12.6 percent to 178,584 20-foot-equivalent units... ILA, USMX to Resume Labor Negotiations The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance are scheduled to resume negotiations when the ILA's wage scale committee... Global Port Tracker Forecasts Strong Peak Season Imports Containerized imports will increase gradually during the summer months and are projected to rise sharply in September and October, according... JOC Container Shipping Conference 2012 This year's JOC Container Shipping Conference took place in Shanghai, China, in early June, bringing in hundreds of attendees representing... PierPass Traffic Mitigation Fee to Rise 2.5 Percent Terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach on Aug. 1 will increase the PierPass traffic mitigation fee 2.5 percent, or $1.50... Carrier Revenues Lag China Containerized Freight Index Ocean carrier revenues have failed to keep pace with the 50 percent surge in the China Containerized Freight Index since... St. Lawrence Seaway Volume Rose 5 Percent in May North American steel and construction demand, along with international iron ore and coal traffic, boosted volume on the St. Lawrence... Teamsters to Focus on Wages in Early Talks With UPS An early start to negotiations with UPS will allow the Teamsters union to focus on discussions over job security, wages,... Lufthansa Cargo Volume Slumps 12.3 Percent Germany's Lufthansa Cargo carried 12.3 percent less freight in May than a year ago as Europe's largest scheduled cargo carrier... APMT Places Second Crane Order for Rotterdam Expansion APM Terminals ordered eight Kalmar post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes and two Kalmar barge quay cranes for expansion of its Maasvlakte II... Manitoulin Group Expands in Western Canada Manitoulin Global Forwarding, an international freight forwarder is expanding in western Canada, acquiring Can-Tran International of Leduc, Alberta. Can-Tran... Eurotunnel Enters Shipping Business Eurotunnel, operator of the undersea rail tunnel between France and the U.K., is making its debut in the shipping business... Maersk Line Names New CFO Maersk Line said it promoted Jakob Stausholm, currently chief of strategy & transformation, to take on additional responsibilities as chief... CSAV to Hike India-Europe Rates Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from India to Europe and the Mediterranean....

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JUNE 12, 2012
Italian imports fall 9% There is more worrying news for Asia - Europe plying ocean carriers approaching the make-or-break peak season period with evidence of yet another key European economy ... Schedule integrity equals on-time box delivery? Bunker costs back down After briefly rallying yesterday on the coat tails of Spanish bail-out temporarily buoyed stocks, bunker prices lost ground again today falling by USD9 per tonne ... CT introduces ecoFORWARD technology Carrier Transicold (CT), which is a leading designer and manufacturer of machinery and systems for reefer containers and trailers has launched new units and generator ... 'Cranes of the future' for APM T's new Rotterdam terminal APM Terminals has placed an order with the Austrian-based company Kuenz for 26 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes and two rail cranes for its new terminal being ... Maersk Line CFO quits A member of Maersk Line CEO, Soren Skou's new executive management team, CFO, Peter Ronnest Andersen, will leave the group next week to be replaced by the hitherto ... Bromma sells 2,000th electric spreader Stockholm-based Bromma has reached a milestone with its all-electric spreader, selling its 2,000th unit since its launch a decade ago; and confirming the phenomenal ...

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JUNE 12, 2012
Kenya targets Somali port city Prime Minister Raila Odinga solicits aid from EU Navfor as nation gears up for 'final onslaught' against Islamic militants. All eyes on Oman Market monitoring Malaysian utility deal as sultanate's appetite for liquefied gas investments takes centre stage. Yinson clinches upgrade Malaysian investment bank endorses shares of Kuala Lumpur-listed offshore owner following $737m FPSO deal. Posidonia revisited Equity analyst explores politics, real estate, asset values, thirsty 'old ladies' and ouzo on the heels of Athens exhibition. Strictly business Novoship corruption trial hears Yuri Nikitin quizzed on why he would introduce Venezuelan rival Wilmer Ruperti to Russian cargo owners. BWO bags Statoil deal Oslo-listed FPSO player pens five-year contract to operate Norwegian oil firm's newly acquired unit in Brazil. FREE newbuilds cancelled Yangzijiang cans bulker brace after Nasdaq-listed owner fails to post final cheque for $50m pair. Kim Eng backs Ezion Another analyst gives the Singapore-listed offshore owner the thumbs up. Damen builds in Cape Town Dutch shipyard group's South African plant wins tug and cutter deal from Transnet. Restis calm on tax change Greek owner shrugs off fears regarding a potential tax hike for shipping companies in his homeland. Yuanlin helps the aged Yangzijiang shipyard chief gives away his $750m shareholding to foundation for Chinese senior citizens. One hurt in davit collapse Steel boat-launching structure topples over cruiseferry in Finnish port of Kotka. Trio blessed with buy tags Share price reversals at Teekay Tankers, Tsakos Energy Navigation and GasLog draw upgrades from DNB Markets. Kreuz nets big subsea catch Singapore listed outfit reels in $142m deals for South East Asian work. Desgagnes wins guarantee Croatian government steps in to ensure delivery of boxship/ferry from bankrupt Kraljevica shipyard. Brittany to chop sailings French operator facing up to tough competition by reducing crossings and cutting staff benefits. DNB boosts tanker view Nordic bank's analysts lift crude tanker bets amid hope slow steaming is capping fleet growth. Miclyn finds back up jobs Australia-quoted offshore owner inks replacement deals for duo deemed unsuitable for Saudi Aramco job. Eurotunnel buys ferries Cross-Channel tunnel company snaps up collapsed French owner's three ro-paxes. Rongsheng's engine deal stalls Chinese shipbuilder hits regulatory snag as it bids to complete takeover of Anhui Quanchai Engine.

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JUNE 12, 2012
Trimble buys GEOTrac for oil and gas logistics Maersk-Rickmers loads cargo in Milwaukee Maersk-Rickmers U.S. Flag Project Carrier said its heavylift ship Maersk Illinois was the first U.S.-flag ship to load cargo for an overseas destination in Milwaukee in more than 30 years. The cargo of rope shovels is destined to Siberia. Washington Notebook: Commerce secretary takes medical leave FMC's Dye calls for U.S.-Canada regulatory harmonization JustEnough, enVista partner on planning Maersk Line CFO to leave LA/Long Beach ports traffic mitigation fee up 2.5% Effective July 1, the fee will be increased from $60 to $61.50 per 20-foot container and from $120 to $123 per 40-foot container, said the West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (WCMTOA). G6 carriers switch Le Havre call Asia-West India WIN loop raises capacity 30% The ocean carrier NYK, along with partners Hanjin Shipping and Evergreen Line, have raised capacity on their weekly Asia-Indian subcontinent WIN loop by increasing the size of the vessels. Performance Team transloads in Charleston The third-party logistics provider officially opened its new container transloading facility at the South Carolina port to shuttle cargo from ocean containers to truck trailers for distribution throughout the Southeast.

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JUNE 12, 2012
Fujairah market sees prices soften South African markets see prices rise. North European bunker prices resume fall Prices in Southern Europe lack direction. Salvage work begins close to Singapore bunker anchorage A safety boat is being deployed to advise all craft to keep clear of the working area. Alaska bunker spill smaller than feared Vessel remains surrounded by booms. Singapore moves to cut imports of Iranian product Breaching Western sanctions could hit Singapore's financial system. Bunker spill 'could have been much worse' Gibraltar mobilises port's Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Potential fuel savings from software products 'astronomical' ABB to unveil 'full suite' of fuel saving software products that can slash fuel consumption by 20%. MPA advisory may help prevent bunker surveyor 'boycotts' DNVPS welcomes increased transparency to 'prevent hiccups in the process'. Asian bunker prices weakening once again Supplies of bunkers at key Asian ports fine on Tuesday. German shipowner fined for leaking fuel off South Africa Crack in heavy fuel oil tank caused leakage during bilge discharge, says Reederei NSB. South Korea to develop Green Ship verification standards Anticipates demand for testing and certification services. 'Alarming frequency' of bunkers with high cat fines Excel Maritime subsidiary says it sees cat fines of above 60 ppm 'three out of ten times' in its daily operations, says spokesman. INTERTANKO issues reminder on North American ECA Association 'strongly' advises operators to plan in advance. Matson lowers fuel surcharge Bunker fuel prices 'have moderated recently', according to company official.

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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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