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BRIEFS

July 16, 2012

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CKYH member lines lay up Asia-Europe ships as peak season matures Asia-Europe freight rates continue to fall 4.4pc to US$1,747 per TEU OOCL quarterly volumes up 6.7pc, revenues up 10.6pc to US$1.56 billion CMA CGM, Delmas, Maersk, Safmarine re-order China-Mideast-Africa loops Re-flagged arms ship sails for Syria escorted by 6 Russian warships Shipping industry pay scale review show half receiving 5pc increases MOL opens branches in Fuzhou, Zhongshan, closes representative offices Port of Haikou's volume expected to hit 100 million tonnes by 2015 Port of Ma'anshan 5-month box volume up 9pc to 287,000 TEU US Department of Agriculture to provide guide to inland box availability Spedag Interfreight, a new leader in the East African logistics market Sino-Italian shipping cooperation boosted as Cosco docks as La Spezia Delivery of the 2,554-TEU Rio Anna for Gold Star Line's FAX service Disappointing half for global transport, logistics, little relief in sight DHL opens US$175 million Shanghai hub, to spend $132 million on 8 planes FedEx adds two 777F cargo flights from Shanghai, Guangzhou to Cologne Lufthansa Cargo volume slumps, but utilisation high in tough market Air France-KLM's June narrows cargo loss after steep May, April declines

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JULY 13, 2012
Mandatory container weight verification getting increasing support Rise in vessel demolition pushes scrap rates down 13 pc Coffee exports may slip by 15 pc this year Global supply crunch bodes well for sugar exporters India focusing on Africa to reduce dependence on MidEast oil imports India targets $ 40 bn trade with West Africa by 2015 Indo-Nepal trade expected to scale to $10 bn in 5 years Singapore PM hopes to finalise Indo-Asean investment, services pact soon CR's freight earnings jump 39 pc in Q1 DMIC likely to facilitate mega industrial cluster in Gujarat Apex chambers hail industrial output rebound, call for fast-tracking reforms Falling INR infuses life into domestic apparel makers Forex reserves decline to $287.6 bn IIP numbers portend better export prospects in coming months: Fieo President Industry bodies seek economic revival package INR ends weak at 55.14 despite fag-end recovery States urge PM to resolve CST issue Trade deficit sinks to 15-month low due to plunge in imports, exports IGC cuts global wheat production forecast India, China seeing strong signs of economic slump: OECD Chinas record coal stockpile threatens to spoil shipping rally party GPLN members efficiently handle air & ocean shipments Houston training aims at improving project cargo profitability

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JULY 13, 2012
Atlantic Towing purchases new AHTS vessel ICS again asks Panama Canal Authority to rescind proposed toll... Moody's gives Teekay a negative ratings outlook Treasury adds NITC to Iran sanctions list

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JULY 13, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA earns AAPA communications honor US rail freight numbers head up during week Rail industry plans to hire over 5,000 veterans this year Port of Tacoma selected for Green Supply Chain Partner award MOL expanding in China with Fuzhou, Zhongshan branches

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JULY 13, 2012
Dockwise seeks suspension of Fairstar Management Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Appellate Court approached How Lloyd's List inspired a shipping hero Derek Johnson, one of the most renowned figures in UK box shipping, tells young freight forwarders and shipping agents about his life and career Lines to trim Asia-Europe capacity as demand stumbles Sailings skipped during what should be busiest time of the year West Africa suezmax spot market runs out of steam Brokers expect charter rates to fall over the coming week ICS makes fresh call for a halt to Panama Canal toll rises Letter follows in the wake of Asian shipowners urging ACP to enter talks with the shipping industry and shippers Teekay Offshore raises $45m for shuttle tanker order Private placement accompanies dividend announcement Thoresen Shipping to add up to 12 vessels to fleet Chief executive of dry bulk operator says half could be newbuildings Regulation? Yes, but only if it supports the market The International Maritime Organization does a very good job - on its own Air seeps out of capesize market Rates rally loses ground as charterers gain upper hand Durban box hub faces long delays Cranes damaged by gale-force winds Shenzhen sees lacklustre growth in box volumes during first half World's fourth-busiest container port suffers from slowing trade in South China Owners warned to limit orders of semi-submersible vessels Shipowners with drilling interests to choose between drillships and semi-subs Re-flagged Russian arms ship sets sail to Syria Alaed is being tracked by Norwegian Navy and escorted by six Russian warships Ennore box terminal future at risk Indian infrastructure investor Eredene Capital hit by weak rupee and tough bank conditions Cheniere lands $3.4bn loan for LNG export project US liquefaction pioneer hopes new loan will spur final investment decision Global Hanseatic files for insolvency Shipmanager was operating vessels financed by KG funds that had to sell ships or went bankrupt Sanko house of cards could hit owners' cash flow Creditors can expect serious haircuts, legal source claims Singapore bunker sales slip on fewer vessel arrivals Container throughput down slightly from May OOCL reports higher volumes and rise in revenues Asia-Europe revenues rise 15% on stronger rates in second quarter HHI plans $608m bond sales World's largest shipbuilder to replenish working capitals, following move from DSME Just salaries Pay rises in shipping amid the downturn reflect a shortage of indispensable skills Asian Shipowners' Forum calls for the Panama Canal Authority to withdraw toll increases Letter to the ACP is region's strongest protest yet STX Pan Ocean plans $87m bond issue Proceeds to help refinance corporate bonds coming due in July Sri Lanka Port Authority revises bond plan again State-owned entity seeks to raise $1bn in one go in October

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JULY 13, 2012
Corsica ferry concession ruling overturned FRANCE'S top administrative court has overturned a decision to invalidate the concession for ferries between Corsica and the mainland Rickmers ships stay on sales shelf ONLY three of the 18 sub-Panamax box ships that Rickmers have offered for sale since March have sold, brokers told Fairplay Teekay Offshore sells $45M in shares TEEKAY Offshore, general partner of Teekay Offshore Partners, said today it has sold about 1.7M common shares in a private placement Russian wheat forecast falls AS RUSSIA pushes down its prediction for this year's wheat harvest, the global median price for the grain has fallen 30% since mid-June Box charterers depress rates PERIOD hire rates for chartering box ships are continuing south this week as demand for bigger tonnage wanes Japan's coal-fired power rises again COAL-fired power generation in Japan rose again in June, representing the fifth consecutive month of year-on-year increase, according to Japan's Federation of Electric Power Companies STX Pan Ocean plans to issue $87M in bonds BULKER operator STX Pan Ocean confirmed to Fairplay today it plans to issue 100Bn won ($87M) in public unsecured bonds in South Korea 'K' Line might charter out two chemical tankers 'K' LINE told Fairplay today its Singapore subsidiary might charter out two chemical tanker newbuildings to major operators Capesize cargoes dry up CAPESIZE bulker rates have been slipping since midweek as prompt cargoes become increasingly scarce, brokers said today Supramax rates might be losing momentum SUPRAMAX figures have been firming in the Pacific, but brokers warn that rates have now peaked because of scarce fertilizer cargoes from China Ezra's profits rocket 249% SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Ezra Holdings said its third-quarter profits have increased by 249% to $22.4M, from $6.4M year on year

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JULY 13, 2012
A.P. Moller Family Fund Sells Some Stock The fund of the family that controls A.P. Moller-Maersk sold series B shares in the Danish shipping and oil group... CKYH Suspends Some Asia-Europe Calls The four carrier members of the CKYH alliance announced plans to cut capacity on the routes from Asia to Europe... Container Volume, Revenue Strengthen at OOCL OOCL reported positive operating results Friday for the second quarter ended June 30, with strong increases in both container volume... Asia-Europe Spot Container Rates Ease Average spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade lane eased this week following the general rate increase that carriers put into... Asia-Pacific Airports See Growth in Freight Freight volumes at Asia-Pacific airports grew in May for the second consecutive month, latest figures from Airports Council International show.... China's Trade Volumes Rise, But Growth Slows China's exports outperformed imports in June, but year-over-year growth slowed compared to May. China's exports increased 11.3 percent year-over-year... MSC Sets Peak-Season Surcharge in Asia-Europe Trade Mediterranean Shipping Co. will impose a peak-season surcharge on westbound trade from Asia to Europe, starting Aug. 1. The... May International Cargo Volumes Rose at ANA, JAL Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said its international cargo volume grew for the fourth consecutive month in May on a... Quijano's Field of Dreams Includes New Terminals By the time the Panama Canal Authority opens its new set of locks in 2015, the 50-mile stretch of canal... Protectionism Threatens Investment in Argentina When Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner expropriated control of the country's largest oil producer, YPF, from its Spanish parent... US-Asia Trade in Slow-Growth Mode Overall growth in containerized Asian trade has been at a snail's pace, with imports through the U.S. West Coast via... Commentary: Charting the ILA's Contract Negotiations The ups and downs of this year's International Longshoremen's Association contract negotiations resemble a stock price chart on a volatile...

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JULY 13, 2012
Maersk pulls the plug on Wallis et Futuna and Vanuatu link Maersk Line has advised that it has with immediate effect closed its service between New Zealand and the South Pacific islands of Wallis and Futuna and Vanuatu ... Demurrage charge: 'that will do nicely' Using your plastic to pay for shipping charges in the US is now a reality for clients of APL and Maersk Line, eliminating the time and expense of sending a cheque ... Lew joins Norton Rose Norton Rose, which is one of the world's leading law firms, has strengthened its London-based transport team by recruiting Simon Lew as a shipping partner in its ... CMA CGM group joins with Maersk/Safmarine on Asia/W Africa loop Maersk Line and Safmarine have revamped their FEW3 service connecting the Far East (mainly China) with West Africa, and the CMA CGM group has joined the operation ... OOCL carries more cargo at higher rates in Q2 12 Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL has reported a generally good operating performance in Q2 12, with cargo volumes and revenues on most tradelanes up on both the previous ... CI Awards announces the finalists The trading environment in the container shipping industry remains exceptionally challenging with a firm focus on managing costs and protecting revenue. However, ... The brakes are on in China China's economy grew at its slowest pace in over three years in the second quarter of 2012, slowing to 7.6%, down from 8.1% in the first three months, ... CKYH alliance to lay up Asia-Europe vessels in peak season Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin intend to withdraw vessel capacity from Asia to Europe between the end of July and middle of August at the same time as some ...

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JULY 13, 2012
Blue Fin swallows six Rose readies comeback Dockwise get tough Dockwise is taking legal action to remove the management of takeover target Fairstar Heavy Transport. TKO bags tanker cash Teekay Offshore has harvested $45m from a private placement which will help fund a series of new shuttle tankers. TMT torches VLCC Nobo Su's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) has sold a VLCC for scrap in Pakistan. India opens the gate India is now allowing ships for recycling to enter its waters and undergo formalities for recycling, according to a leading cash buyer. Jaya wins two Jaya Holdings has secured contracts to build a pair of offshore support vessels for an unnamed buyer. Summer fun for OSVs Offshore owners can look forward to an improving environment over the summer, according to Credit Suisse. Ampal selling Gadot stake Ampal-American Israel Corp is in talks to offload some of its majority holding in Israeli chemical tanker owner Gadot. Five for Shreyas India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has bought a second-hand boxship as it grows its fleet. Sanko master medevaced The captain of the arrested bulker Sanko Mineral has been evacuated after falling ill in the US. Moody's negative on TK Moody's Investors Service has turned negative on tanker giant Teekay Corp amid concerns about its acquisition activities. Ezra on a high Ezra Holdings' subsea drive has lifted earnings for the second quarter in a row. Everlasting ships? We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Ban hits Indian scrapping Newly-arrived vessels at the world's largest ship scrapping location, Alang in India, are now being affected by a Supreme Court ruling banning the import of hazardous waste, say sources. Ocean 16 panned TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Second Titan tanker held A second tanker operated by Singapore's Titan Ocean has been detained in Malaysia over illegal anchoring. Box Ships' new fundraiser Box Ships intends to go ahead with a public offering after all though the company has settled on the sale of new common stock as its preferred fundraiser. Latvian fights on Latvian Shipping Company will continue to pursue a fraud case against Aivars Lembergs despite a UK judge ruling a trial could not go ahead. OOCL volumes rise Hong Kong container line OOCL has improved cargo volumes in the second quarter as revenue increased. Ugland orders double LT Ugland Shipping has returned to Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for another pair of supramax bulkers. NITC sanctioned The United States Treasury Department has announced that it is adding Iran's NITC to its list of officially sanctioned companies. Titan's survival battle Saturn Petrochemical Holdings, a special purpose entity of US private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC is seeking to have troubled oil trader and tanker owner Titan Petrochemicals wound up. Ezra gets busy Ezra Holdings of Singapore has clinched new vessel charter contracts and construction deals that will bring in revenue to the tune of $164 million. Braemar bags big box boss Braemar Shipping has pulled off a coup with the appointment of a top container broker to head its London boxship operation.

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JULY 13, 2012
Cimetra deploys EDI for document sharing OOCL gains momentum in 2Q The liner carrier OOCL said Friday its first half container volumes rose 6.1 percent over the same period in 2011, to nearly 2.6 million TEUs. Revenue in that period rose 5 percent to $2.9 billion. Freight forwarders feeling the squeeze Maersk consolidates Mideast-East Africa The carrier has consolidated its Middle East-to-East Africa services by terminating its Dar Express service while simultaneously extending its Masiika Express loop to include a call at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Intermarine adds Paita, Peru call Industrial Destiny, an 8,000-deadweight-ton vessel, will sail for Paita on July 20. Other regular port calls on the service include Esmeraldas and Guayaquil in Ecuador, Peru's Callao, and Puerto Angamos, Chile. Scholnick, head of pallet association, dies Bruce N. Scholnick, who led the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) as its president and chief executive officer for 12 years, defended industry on state and federal regulatory matters. Tung takes place on WSC board Redwood City rebuilding 2 wharves Longistics renews contract to manage FTZ 93 CTL Global expands options with new warehouse APMT welcomes VA port proposal extension Brightpoint provides logistics to Fitbit

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JULY 13, 2012
Global bunker prices record stable week Global ports recorded sharp declines to kick off week before recovering in latter half. Bunker prices in the Americas end week higher Demand was fair today, says supplier in US Gulf. Lithuanian port investigating LNG bunkering possibilites Maritime Department head forecasts LNG bunkering demand in region after 2015. ICS praises governance of international shipping Secretary General explained that shipping is 'not a patchwork of national rules which would bring about chaos, inefficiency and have a negative impact on the smooth flow of world trade'. Association: Sulphur directive to increase shipping costs by 40% Irish exporters not opposed to cutting sulphur emissions but says time frame is 'completely unreasonable'. October start date for Hambantota bunker operations 'We got the license. We are in the process of buying test products,' says Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Market firms in Rotterdam and Hamburg 'Strong demand' in Hamburg. IFO prices firm in Fujairah 'Very weak demand' in Middle East hub. Rotterdam LNG bunker terminal: 'Ready by end of 2014' Deal being finalised to make land available. Brightoil tanker heading to Singapore 'It is equipped with an onboard blending facility which will allow the vessel to mix different cargo grades while at sea,' says company. Second Titan tanker arrested Malaysian authorities allege it was anchored in 'undesignated waters'. Asian bunker markets firming Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Owner of Davy Crockett pleads guilty to bunker spill Owner could face prison for failure to report spill. Singapore bunker sales down from record high Sales decline amid a drop in vessel arrivals and 'bunkers-only' calls at the port in June. IRISL bunker tankers added to US sanctions list Bunker tankers owned by Iranian state shipping firm Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Singapore-listed group in $23 million bunker tanker deals ES Group set to transfer ownership of its two bunker tankers to Singapore charterer. Firms partner to develop LNG as marine fuel in Australia LNG bunker fuel could lower operating costs, says Wartsila. Titan to 'vigorously' defend itself against law suit Titan received a summons by the Shanghai Intermediate Court in case pursued by Grand China Logistics.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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