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BRIEFS

June 14, 2012

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Port Tracker: US containerised imports expected to increase 4.8pc in June CSAV increases India-Europe rates US$200/TEU - $300/FEU from July 1 Hanjin joins Grand Alliance partners on two transpacific services Chongqing's four-month international cargo volume up 30.8pc Tianjin's Pacific International Terminal throughput rises rapidly Hyundai charters fourth of five 13,100-TEU neopanamaxers from Danaos Shenzhen bypass: Nanchang customs okays direct transport to Hong Kong Port of Tianjin builds 17 dry ports along Yellow River PSA wins approval for Chennai terminal stake sale to associate ABG Ports Abidjan seeks offers by July 14 to build second container terminal Lagos introduces controversial night ban on container truck movement SAECS adds 8th ship, speeds reefers north, slows down southbound leg Omani port to add smaller drydock to free large ones for big ships North America's FedEx Freight to increase rates 6.9pc from July 9 Port of Beirut box volume up 3.38pc to 426,950 TEU in first 5 months Qantas group expects loss to double on fuel hikes and Eurozone crisis Renewed Eurozone crisis renews threat to global air cargo recovery Michigan's LINC expands cargo facility at Fort Wayne International Airport Initiatives help Rwandan exporters access increased air cargo capacity India's second largest state suffers double-digit air cargo declines

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JUNE 13, 2012
ASF calls for continuing measures against Somali piracy CMA CGM Group regroups its five multimodal subsidiaries into one entity: Greenmodal Transport Damco wins IPL awards for excellence in logistics services & sustainability Greatship subsidiary contracts to sell MPSSV IMO Secretary-General to chair eminent judging panel for Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards India drops to 46th spot in World Bank's logistics performance index Iron ore shipping rates continue to decline as demand slows MOL to scrap, cold lay-up 10-20 Capesize bulkers Wind propulsion for ships being tested Indian bananas selling like hot cakes in Pak London Gateway aims at being a hub, not a spoke Shanghai port aims at 33 million TEUs by 2015 NRI deposit flows touch record $ 3.2 bn in April

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JUNE 13, 2012
BNSF to invest in North Dakota and in Minnesota The US transport service provider BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 86 million in ... Icao launches first app The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) recently launched the iPhone and iPad app of its carbon emissions calculator. The device is an impartial and internationally ap... Celadon Trucking Services acquires selected equipment assets from Hiner Transport Celadon Trucking Services, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Indianapolis IN (USA), has agreed to purchase a portion of the operating equipment of Hiner Transport, based in Hunt... US trucking firm Holland receives Eastman supplier excellence award Eastman Chemical Company has presented Holland, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide,with its 2011 supplier excellence award. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Holland has receiv... Regular Sassnitz-Ust-Luga railroad and ferry services launched A regular railroad-ferry service between Sassnitz (Germany) and Ust-Luga (Russia) has been launched. At the launch ceremony in Sassnitz that was attended by illustrious guests incl... New cargo cooperation between China and Germany Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG - representing Leipzig/Halle airport (Germany) - and the Shanghai Airport Authority - representing Shanghai Pudong international airport ' have signed a... Tunisia: Mokhtar Sadok new SNCFT central manager for main lines Mokhtar Sadok, hitherto manager of the department of communications and international relations at Tunisian Railways (SNCFT), has just been appointed central manager of the main li... Atlas Air to add ninth B747 for DHL Express Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has agreed to place a ninth Boeing B747-400 freighter into expr... SDV building its first "green" warehouse in Singapore The globally active French logistics service provider SDV, a brand of Bolloré Logistics, is about to complete an impressive SGD 55 million project in the western part of Singapore,... Ceva renews contract with Nokia Siemens Networks The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has renewed a multi year contract with Nokia Siemens Networks, a world specialist in mobile broadband. Under the terms of the ... FPS Lanka launches warehouse and 3PL operations Projects FPS - the recently-established project forwarding and third-party logistics arm of Famous Pacific Shipping Lanka - has launched a dedicated logistics centre incorporating ... Zuidnatie orders seven low emission, high capacity Hyster forklift trucks After the successful introduction of two new tier 4i/stage IIIB compliant Hyster empty container handlers at the port of Antwerp, the port and logistics company Zuidnatie has inves...

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JUNE 13, 2012
Wärtsilä introduces RT-flex50 version that fits ships with slim... Longliner under construction at J.M. Martinac reaches production... Crowley ATB delivers petroleum products to Guantanamo Bay Box Ships buys two OOCL post-Panamax containserships MOL to scrap Capesize bulkers that are 15 years or more old McAllister Towing orders Tier III tractor tug at Senesco...

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JUNE 13, 2012
Mitsui plans to remove 10 to 20 Capesize vessels K Line car carrier aids in rescue of small boat Descartes Systems Group buying assets of IES Port of Seattle sets public hearing to discuss surplus property plans Crowley makes first shipment of petroleum products to Cuba

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JUNE 13, 2012
What the eurozone crisis means for ship finance One player's risk is another's opportunity India hopes against hope for Iran sanctions deferral Sovereign guarantee is the only option if EU goes ahead with insurance ban German tramp owners hope for bunker price boost Improved earnings may boost box lines' charter demand Two-year wait for boost to business The agreed deadlines for Ecdis systems will see a huge increase in orders, but not until 2014 Too much information? Debate continues over electronic systems' content as Ecdis deadline looms Questions remain about onboard computer-based training Shipowners and training providers await developments at the IMO Standards of Training and Watchkeeping sub-committee meeting later this year Scrapping will keep LNG in a party mood Without demolitions, DVB expects fleet oversupply from 2013 Good connections Youngships on a mission to get industry better understood Ports are facing stormy weather Trade dips and Green lobbying ensure port management is not plain sailing for investors Gambling with lives To pay or not to pay ransoms to pirates, that is the question House of Lords probes anti-piracy progress Sub-committee to quiz witnesses about impact of armed guards APMT closes in on China port deal Announcement due when Hu visits Denmark FreeSeas defaults on Yangzijiang newbuilds Greece-based bulker owner misses $7.4m in payments STX Group wins extra time to repay $231m bonds Main creditor Korea Development Bank grants one-year extension Import growth belies dip in US demand for consumer durables Confused? You're not the only one, says Hackett Associates MOL to cull capesizes as spot market remains weak Japanese carrier to scrap or idle up to 20 bulkers UK MPs' debate to focus on ransom payment Foreign Affairs Committee piracy report said it would not prevent commercial ransom payment, but new task force aims to do just that German-flag fleet continues to fall Calls to increase EU-flagged vessels fall on deaf ears Ex-Lufthansa boss joins Hapag-Lloyd board Weber succeeds Frenzel as chairman Opec mulls oil supply cut Too much oil? Give us more! Box Ships launches offering after scooping OOCL vessels Bodouroglou buys shares amid 'challenging' capital-market backdrop Yemen coastguard protest will hit counter-piracy mission Security experts fear pirates may take advantage of pay dispute Dockwise fails to close takeover deal on time Deadline for tendering shares extends to Friday

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JUNE 13, 2012
MOL removing 10-20 Capesize bulkers MOL TOLD Fairplay today it has decided to scrap or place in cold lay-up 10-20 Capesize bulkers in hope of returning freight rates to positive territory NYK seeks $503M while posting losses NYK, JAPAN'S second-biggest shipowner, said it plans to raise ¥40Bn ($503M) from corporate bonds Brittany Ferries to cut back CHANNEL ferry operator Brittany Ferries has said it needs to cut its wage bill and other costs to address financial problems that have built for the past four years ITF urges disarming mariners in Asia Pacific THE ITF today called for seafarers to be disarmed aboard ships transiting Asia Pacific Bodouroglou pays up BOX SHIPS boss Michael Bodouroglou has personally purchased $40M in preferred shares to facilitate the acquisition of two container vessels Older feeder fetches premium INDONESIA'S feeder operator PT Meratus Line has apparently paid a firm $6.1M for a 1997-built, 1,157teu box feeder, brokers told Fairplay today Drybulk port snarls worsen GROWING vessel queues in Newcastle and in major iron ore ports have resulted in congestion increasing to the worst snarls since mid-April Gloom builds for European shortsea sector DAILY earnings for coasters and mini-bulkers in European shortsea trades are still dropping due to sluggish spot cargo fixing, brokers said today Cargotec warns on profits FINLAND'S Cargotec said today to lower operating results in its terminals unit have forced it to issue a warning on profits Asia/Latin box route shuffled GERMAN box line Hamburg Süd today announced a joint service expansion on routes from Asia to Mexico and the West Coast South America 'K' Line, Noble starting JV Capesize pool 'K' LINE told Fairplay today it will start a Capesize pool with Noble Chartering, the drybulk chartering arm of Hong Kong's commodity trading group Noble Dutch reject armed guards NETHERLANDS has ruled out allowing armed ship guards on its fleet of vessels passing the piracy-prone waters of East and West Africa Offer for Fairstar extended DOCKWISE said today it has extended its offer for Fairstar Heavy Transport by three days to 15 June Alcyon Capesize fixed at big loss AN ALCYON-owned Capesize bulker has been fixed at a loss, reflecting the freight market's continuing downtrend

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JUNE 13, 2012
Truckload Rates Flat in May, Intermodal Pricing Rises Truckload rates shifted into lower gear in May, rising only 5 percent from a year ago and staying basically flat... CSAV Secures Financing for New Ships CSAV said it secured a $90 million 12-year loan from Germany's DVB bank to complete the financing of the... APM Terminals to Unveil $500 Million China Deal APM Terminals, the global ports operator, is set to unveil an investment of more than $500 million in a new... Shippers See Trouble as Truck Capacity Tightens As trucking capacity tightens, shippers are increasingly concerned about their ability to get goods to customers on time, logistics executives... Global Semiconductor Sales Give Air Cargo Carriers April Boost The ailing global air cargo industry got a little help from the semiconductor sector in April, as international sales of... APM Terminals Orders Bromma Spreaders for Maasvlakte II APM Terminals, on a crane-buying spree, Tuesday ordered 31 ship-to-shore spreaders from Stockholm-based Bromma for cranes at its container terminal... Box Ships Buys Two Container Vessels from OOCL Greece's Box Ships Inc. has bought two post-Panamax container vessels from Orient Overseas Container Line for $62.3 million, which the... Five Carriers Reconfigure Peak Asia-Latin America Slings Five carriers announced plans to reconfigure the slings of their joint service to meet peak-season demand on the trade between... China Could Seize EU Aircraft in Escalating Emissions Row China has warned it might impound European aircraft if the European Union penalizes its carriers for not complying with its... Logistics Costs Rose 6.6 Percent Last Year U.S. business logistics costs rose 6.6 percent last year as companies spent more on transportation and inventory in a gradually... Descartes to Acquire IES Descartes Systems Group said it will acquire substantially all of the assets of Integrated Export Systems and IES Asia for... Peak Surcharge Fuels 20 Percent Jump in Trans-Pacific Rates Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade surged 20 percent this week as carriers put a peak-season surcharge into... ANA, JAL See Growth in International Cargo Volumes Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said that its international cargo volume grew for the third consecutive month in April on... MSC to Raise Rates on Asia-Europe Trade Mediterranean Shipping Company has joined other liner operators in seeking a general rate increase July 1 on Asia-Europe services. ...

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JUNE 13, 2012
Will your containers arrive in time for Christmas? The jovial attendant announced that your flight had arrived ahead of schedule at London's Heathrow Airport; but here you are, almost two hours after disembarking ... Mothballed box fleet levelling off At 483,000 slots for 225 ships - according to the latest report from Alphaliner - the number of idled container ships would appear to have reached a plateau after ... London CT appoints CMC as IT partner The London Container Terminal [LCT] - the newly merged operation of Tilbury Container Services [TCS] and the old Short Sea Container Terminal at the River Thames- ... Kerry gets a grip in Thailand Hong Kong-headquartered Kerry Logistics has won a major new contract to manage the warehouse storage and management, local transportation and express distribution ... Davidson: 'its all about the right capacity' Addressing the TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe conference in Antwerp yesterday, Neil Davidson, senior advisor - ports at London-based Drewry Shipping Consultants, ... TOC: Emerging markets offer the best prospects Speakers at the TOC Container Supply Chain: Europe conference in Antwerp, which opened yesterday, appeared confident that a series of new dynamics taking shape ... World Bank: euro jitters hitting global growth The latest report from the Washington-based The World Bank, warns that fears about the eurozone have 'reduced investors' tolerance for risk' and it has further ... APM T selects Cargotec for Massvlakte 11 APM Terminals (APM T) has signed a contract with Tampere, Finland-based Cargotec for eight super post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes and two quay ...

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JUNE 13, 2012
Maersk unit plots Chinese port APM Terminals due to unveil location of new $500m container facility during Hu Jintao's visit to Denmark. Boyden blesses TEU splash Global Hunter equity guru says OOCL deal and Bodouroglou bankroll look attractive given cash crunch in Europe. Oslo IPO in the works Mysterious shipping company crawls out from the shadows with plot to take control of ten Turkish crude carriers. Pak leads the pack Clarkson Capital grabs bull by the horns in a bid to beat rivals as analyst launches coverage of Maersk and four Asian carriers. Car trouble for Nikitin Novoship trial hears how Russian shipowner's dodgy commission deals were referred to in coded emails as "extras" for car stereos and leather seats. Weernink makes it three SwissMarine grabs its third capesize on term in as many weeks, brokers say. Courage scraps namesake Hsu Chih Chien-led owner sends one of its last two panamax bulkers to the breakers yard. OCBC mulls STX conundrum Unusual number of leaks and rumours surrounding Fincantieri move for Singapore-listed shipbuilder, analyst says. CSSC to raise $1bn Chinese shipbuilding titan to raise $1bn from sale of 10-year notes. Bodouroglou funds Box buy New York-listed owner's boss snaps up $40m of share warrants to provide cash to complete OOCL vessel deal.

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JUNE 13, 2012
Asia-Europe volume falls in April Projects FPS launches warehouse and 3PL efforts Descartes to buy IES Descartes acquires software-as-a-service provider IES in a $35 million deal to expand reach in Asia and product portfolio for intermediaries in the latest significant acquisition for the logistics software developer MSC truncates USEC-Panama feeder again Mediterranean Shipping Co. pulls a call at Cristobal on its U.S. East Coast/Panama feeder after shortening the service's rotation in February, with the round trip voyages cut from 21 to 14 days. SDV building "green" warehouse in Singapore Box Ships acquires, leases back two OOCL ships New chairman for Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd brings in new chairman Jürgen Weber in a planned move as former chairman Michael Frenzel, chairman of tourism giant TUI, steps away in TUI's continued divestment from the German container line MOL adds intermodal on-time transit metric DHL adds 747 jet to trans-Pac network Maersk suspends fog surcharge AFS and CHD partner on supply chain visibility APM Terminals orders quay canes for Dutch terminal MOL plans to lay-up or scrap 10-20 bulkers Virginia port posts container gains in May "K" Line in dry bulk venture with Noble

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JUNE 13, 2012
Prospects look good for stalled cold ironing project 'The environmental impacts to the local community are real,' says port authority executive director. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Good avails in Middle East bunker hub. European bunker prices show little movement Bunker prices were moving within relatively tight margins More predictions of boost to cruise line profits Analysts reiterate 'buy' ratings as bunker prices soften. Forum to help players prepare for North American ECA Tacoma event to hear from enforcement agencies and expert panels sharing experiences gained from ECAs in Europe. Fuel efficiency is driver behind 'greener' operations 'Customer demand' has no role in cutting emissions. Mixed price movements in Asian markets Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports in Asia. ATB vessel makes first fuel delivery to Cuban US naval base Articulated tug-barge vessels feature advanced safety features and 'best achievable technology available today', says Crowley. Singapore May bunker sales at record high Higher bunker sales come amid higher vessel arrivals and lower bunker prices. Hong Kong, Macao to study use of low sulphur fuel Regulations would apply to vessels at berth. South Korean trader expands bunkering ops STX Corporation leases two storage tanks with total capacity of about 24,000 mt at Pyeongtaek. Bunker tanker owner in red Shipping markets 'remain very difficult' on weak freight rates and high fuel costs, says Yujin chairman. WFS quarterly cash dividend stable Set to issue cash dividend to shareholders on July 6, 2012.

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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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