BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 18, 2012

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OOCL to increase rates US$500/TEU on Asia-Australia route from May 1 Hong Kong up 7.1pc in March to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.8pc Kuehne + Nagel 2011 net profit rises 12.2pc to record US$660 million Patriarch Maersk McKinney Moller at 98, leaving vast shipping empire USAC wins US$150 million loan facility to deploy nine 13,000-TEUers Zepol market intelligence finds US imports up 2.6pc in first quarter Ningbo-Zhoushan port's quarterly box volume soars 223pc to 89,357 TEU Hapag-Lloyd launches ADX service to link Adriatic ports with Egypt Malaysia's Northport orders four straddle carriers from Cargotec Russian Railways TransContainer, RZD Logistics start express unit trains Alataw Pass moves 3.98 million tonnes in the first two months State-owned China Railway Express promotes time-definite service Korean Air renews St Petersburg flights, adds Gatwick and Nairobi services Brussels airport quarterly cargo up, freighters lead with 4.3pc gain Oman Air heads into loss despite 28pc increase in freight revenue

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BHP 2012 international conference Indian shipbuilding industry to touch 9,200 cr. value in 3 years J. M. Baxi wins MANSA's Champions Trophy cricket tournament AEPC to encourage exporters to tap non-traditional markets India becomes Iran's top oil buyer Govt awards 3 PPP projects worth ' 8,000 cr. in port sector MoS calls for revival of subsidy scheme for shipbuilders Empowered Committee, India Inc to discuss GST issues Exports surge beyond target; fail to check record deficit RBI cuts repo rate to 8 pc in monetary policy Zero import duty on sugar extended till June AILBIEA celebrates 11th anniversary

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APRIL 17, 2012
Bremerhaven car terminal continues upwards trend The German car terminal operator BLG reported that it handled 520,000 vehicles in its auto terminal in Bremerhaven in Q1/2012, 7.2% more than in Q1/2011. In 2011, a total of 2.05 m... Australia: first stage of Port Botany rail upgrade completed The upgrade and reconfiguration of the rail yard at Port Botany in Sidney has now been completed. It is part of an ambitious project which will transform the movement of freight ac... Switzerland: major railway projects on schedule in 2011 According to Switzerland's Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the country's major railway projects remained on schedule in 2011, as they did in preceding years. The deadline and co... Dunkirk: March results more promising The port of Dunkirk (France) reported favourable results for March (up 2% compared to March 2011), following a somewhat weak February. March 2012 saw the volume of general cargo ri... 24plus tops seven million consignment mark again The German general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network grew substantially in 2011, although the number of partners remained the same. For the first time since 2008, the allianc... TNT now deploying electric vehicles in Paris Service provider TNT Express has started to deploy Peugeot electric vehicles in Paris. The company is trialling Renault Kangoo ZE vehicles with a range of up 130 km in the city. TN... Hamburg airport sees less cargo in centennial year of existence Hamburg airport (Germany) reported that its centennial year 2011 was a financial success, resulting in a profit of EUR 49.2 million (2010: EUR 41.8 million). Airfreight development... Swissport Cargo launches mobile track and trace service Air cargo handling provider Swissport International says it has become the first global independent handler to provide an advanced track-and-trace service for cargo customers and o... Lufthansa Cargo Charter extends sales reach in the USA Almost a year ago Lufthansa Cargo Charter and Platinum Air Cargo signed a GSA deal, covering the US states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Looking back onto a successful year th... Maersk Shipping's legendary leader dies Maersk Mc-Kinney M'ller, the son of the Maersk shipping company's founder and the doyen of the world's largest shipping group, died yesterday at the age of 98. M'ller was at the he... Aramex founder to retire as CEO in 2012 Aramex chief executive Fadi Ghandour is set to retire by the end of 2012. Hussein Hachem, who has been CEO of Aramex in the Middle East and Africa regions, will assume the task of ... Kuehne + Nagel: margin pressure, cost increases and antitrust fine impact Q1 results The giant logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel reported that, despite further volume growth, its Q1/2012 results were unsatisfactory due to cost increases, lower margins in the fo... New director general for port of Paris The French council of ministers has chosen Alexis Rouque to be the new director general of the inland port of Paris, with immediate effect. Rouque, who has been a consultant in the... J.B. Hunt reports record revenues and earnings in Q1/2012 J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc has announced record Q1/2012 net earnings of USD 67.7 million (Q1/2011: USD 50 million). Total operating revenue for the current quarter was USD 1....

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APRIL 17, 2012
Cheniere gets FERC approval for Sabine Pass LNG export... Aker Solutions to provide Statoil with Cat B rig services

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APRIL 17, 2012
2012 cruise season begins for Port Metro Vancouver Retirement bring changes to Hamburg Sud Executive Board Trucking association releases 2012 trucking trends publication OOCL making changes to Pacific Atlantic Express run Emerson buys Johnson Controls' Marine Container and Boiler business

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APRIL 17, 2012
Asian urbanisation will put Class will need to interact at all points, says Lloyd's Register Asia's John Rowley China's challenge to class societies Sector must think seriously about its engagement with nation Ruling gives 'real teeth' to London arbitrators Long-running case upholds choice of English tribunal Melting Baltic Sea ice sees aframax spot rates soften Warming European weather also keeps cross-Mediterranean voyage earnings flat Euronav posts $9m first-quarter loss Tanker company calls for more consolidation and scrapping Energy insurance demand buoyant, says Swedish Club Extra capacity in sharp contrast to hull market Shaking up China's banks Change would reward the competitive, including shipping US gives go-ahead to Sabine Pass LNG exports Decision a catalyst for other US export projects UK go-ahead for fracking threatens LNG shipments Shale gas could fill 40 years' worth of UK demand Hamburg Süd brings in new blood with boardroom reshuffle Annual results deliver cautious forecast Caribbean states 'unprepared' for major oil spill Only half have contingency plans to cope with a major incident Panamax bulker rates 'up by the hour' Baltic Exchange time charter average hits three-month high Public funding needs more discipline National Ports Policy Statement requires ports to operate commercially Shipowners uncertain about the implications of YPF renationalisation Knutsen and Teekay confirm period charters Guardcon's verbiage clouds security issues Guns have no place on today's commercial vessels Skaugen hits black as Iran sanctions boost tonne-mile demand Tehran trade ban erodes ethylene supply Binge to bust From feast to famine, shipping needs to find a happy medium Rotterdam reports first quarter dip in throughput Container volumes fall as weak eurozone erodes imports Singapore and Shanghai tie for top container port First quarter sees southeast Asia hub outpace its Chinese rival Transatlantic strives to return to profit Company says flagging out is not the only option as it seeks talks with unions Consolidation is critical to survival No carrier can operate giant boxships alone, CMA CGM vice-president tells conference Hamburg Süd takes cautious view of liner industry's prospects Some positive signals seen but there is also uncertainty, says Ottmar Gast Teekay LNG Partners unveils Norwegian bond issue Daughter company intends raising $87m-$122m Eurotunnel bids to run Calais and Boulogne Managing ports consistent with Eurotunnel's obligation to promote economic growth, says Jaques Gounon HNA Group punishes Grand China Logistics executives Officials disciplined, demoted and docked but only two are sacked Rio Tinto's Australian iron ore port capacity stretched Cyclones create widening gap between production volumes and shipments Aegean Baltic provides new loans with strings attached Clients asked to maintain dollar deposits with lender States step in Sovereign cover must be transparent and fairly priced Drewry and CargoSmart launch quarterly KPI report Inland transport, dwell times and commercial performance to be reviewed Game on Maersk had no choice but to chase market share

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APRIL 17, 2012
Scandlines hit by newbuilding delays DELAYS in the construction of two ferry newbuildings at Germany's P+S Werften have forced Baltic Sea ferry operator Scandlines to rejig its peak season schedule Hamburg Süd sees flat rates GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd is bracing itself for another difficult year with moderate volume growth and flat freight rates in its core trades Lauritzen plans 500-berth unit Lauritzen Offshore is seeking a joint venture partner to place an order for a 500 berth accommodation unit, says Ib Hansen, head of Lauritzen Offshore CSSC yard reports modest profits ONE of the two listed subsidiaries of China's state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) today announced modest profits for 2011 Low speed market regains balance THE low speed marine diesel engine market has staged a substantial rebalancing act in recent months, says Ole Grone, senior vice president for sales at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen MPP vessel in sanctions row A GERMAN multipurpose vessel has been pulled from a voyage to Syria by its owner/manager in the Eastern Mediterranean due to fears over a sanction breach Teekay drops down 13 tankers TEEKAY Corp will sell seven crude tankers and six product carriers to subsidiary Teekay Tankers in a transformative deal for both NYSE-listed companies

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APRIL 17, 2012
CSX Posts Record Earnings CSX boosted first quarter revenue 6 percent year-over-year to nearly $3 billion despite volume rising only 1 percent, exemplifying the... FMC Seeks Public Comments on NVO Service Agreement Changes The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comment on possible changes to NVOCC service arrangements, which allow non-vessel-operating common carriers... Virginia Container Volume Up 4.4 Percent The Port of Virginia handled 166,719 twenty-foot-equivalent units of containers in March, an increase of 4.4 percent from a year... Retailers Press USTR on Footwear Tariffs The Retail Industry Leaders Association urged U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to utilize the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations as a vehicle... Indexed Freight Contracts on the Rise In the current volatile freight rate environment on the major east-west trade lanes, shippers and carriers are slowly beginning to... Containerized Exports Jumped 9.6 Percent in February U.S. containerized exports in February rose 9.6 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong gains in paper and paperboard,... Rotterdam Box Traffic Slips 4 Percent Rotterdam's container traffic declined 4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 from a year earlier to 2.8 million 20-foot... Hamburg Sud Revenue Climbed 7 Percent in 2011 Hamburg Sud's revenue grew 7 percent in 2011 from a year ago to $6.64 billion, driven mainly by a 9... Drewry, CargoSmart to Launch New Container Metrics Drewry Research and CargoSmart are joining forces to publish a wider range of key performance indicators aimed at helping importers... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise East Asia Rates Hapag-Lloyd will impose a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services, starting May 15. The... CEVA Adds Intra-Asia LTL Services Netherlands-based logistics provider CEVA is extending its Asian cross-border road freight services to include less-than-truckload services. The new... US Demand to Drive China Exports, Economist Forecasts China's export sector has not turned recessionary and will recover later this year on the back of strong U.S. demand,...

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APRIL 17, 2012
Intermodal South America breaks one-day record A record one-day attendance at the Sao Paulo, Brazil-hosted Intermodal South America fair and exhibition last week was also the scene of some lively debates and ... Sidler: forwarders' share to rise Global Liner Shipping Conference: bunker costs and rate volatility main challenges Soaring bunker costs, increasing rate volatility and new environmental regulations are the main challenges for the container shipping industry - and crucial in ... MISC completes liner exit Malaysian shipowner, MISC Bhd. has advanced its departure from liner trades by two months with the imminent termination of its last intra-Asia services, thus completing a ... Alliance forces Evergreen's hand towards ULCS behemoths Despite Evergreen founder and chairman, Chang Yung-fa's oft-remarked reservations about the utility of mega containerships, the Taiwan carrier has made an about ... Bareli: no news? Schedule reliability continues to improve Global ocean carrier schedule reliability improved from 78% in February to 79% in March based on containers arriving within a day of schedule, according to SeaIntel ... TT Club income depressed by 'catastrophic' incidents The TT Club, a mutual insurer of transport equipment and logistics risk, has posted a substantial drop in profits for its 2011 fiscal year after what Charles Fenton, ...

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APRIL 17, 2012
NAT admits sagging values Herbjorn Hansson-led listing tells US regulators 19 of its 20 ships aren't currently worth their carrying price. Euronav tanks on earnings Belgian owner let down by tankers again, with TI-based VLCCs earning $24,000 per day in first quarter. Boskalis bags Ichthys deal Dutch dredger scores $260m contract for work on giant Aussie LNG project. Debut cruise cut short Newly refurbished Saga vessel hit by engine trouble in Spain during maiden voyage. NSCSA confirms bulk order Saudi tanker owner branches out with order for five bulk carriers. Solstad enters Bibby charter Oslo-listed company signs bareboat deal with Bibby Offshore with option to buy. Action over Ozge clash Wife of missing trawler skipper files complaint in French court following alleged collision of boat with Turkish tanker. Skaugen inches back to black Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner returns to positive territory despite Middle East uncertainty. CSC Phoenix heads for loss Chinese owner says it was hurt by rising fuel price and low bulker rates in the first quarter. Time to buy Yangzijiang Analyst says investors should get a slice of Chinese yard before its share price rebounds. Cosco eyeing state help? Hong Kong-listed group denies decision has been made on whether to apply to Chinese finance ministry for $1.6bn cash injection. STX into Canada Korean yard group to offer technical help to Seaspan Vancouver as it prepares for massive state orders. Chinese eye 3 Maj Croatian government in talks with Jiangsu investment fund over disposal of loss-making yard. TGP turns to Oslo for funds New York-listed company swells the ranks tapping Norwegian bond market.

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APRIL 17, 2012
CargoWise pushes into Canada FedEx negotiates for French express carrier Hamburg Süd calls 2011 'challenging year' Infor, Oak Barrel partner on supply chain U.S.-Colombia FTA takes effect May 15 Drewry, CargoSmart partner on carrier KPIs Evergreen in for 'gigantic' ships Hijacked crewmen of Maersk Alabama file lawsuit Cathay expands India freighter network Singapore Air manages Scoot's cargo

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APRIL 17, 2012
Prices continue to fall across the board Average demand and healthy avails in Hamburg. Obama in bid to crack down on oil market manipulation Report suggests speculators trading in crude oil inflate oil prices by as much as 40%. Prices mixed in Middle East Good bunker demand reported in Suez. O.W. Bunker launches Marine Lubricants Division New division will be headquartered in Piraeus with further offices to open globally over the coming months. Repsol share price hit by YPF takeover Spain threatens economic retaliation against Argentina. Commodity trader seeking $470 million credit facility Major Swiss-based fuel oil trader said to have hired banks to help arrange a $470 million revolving credit facility. Evergreen to charter fuel efficient 'mega-ships' Lower operating costs will 'significantly enhance Evergreen's competitiveness'. Asia bunker price drop prompts buying Strong demand as prices soften. Saudi tanker firm posts 168% increase in Q1 profit Implements slow steaming and route adjustments to curb the 23% increase in bunker costs, says CEO of NSCSA. Chinese bunker supplier's profit declines 47% in 2011 Andatee reports lower-than-expected profit on 'significant' decrease in demand in Q4. Environmental regulations spurring research, innovation Design envelope 'pushed in every direction' amid greater demand for ship efficiency, says BIMCO's Watchkeeper. Tanker market 'yet' to make upward turn High freight rates could provide incentive to activate additional tonnage by raising sailing speeds. LNG starts to challenge traditional bunker fuel in China Local shipping group set to modify ships to use a hybrid of LNG and gasoil.

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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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