BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 18, 2012

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Two dead as MSC Flaminia aflame and adrift after mid-Atlantic explosion HK box volume down 6.8pc in June to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore rises 9.2pc Los Angeles June box volumes up 8.75pc to 696,847 TEU, 6pc in first half Kuehne + Nagel first half net profit declines 11.1pc to US$285.5 million China exports increase on US demand, but import growth continues to slow Nanjing starts building CNY50 billion shipping business centre Chief engineer suffers head injuries in mutiny on Viet ship off Kolkata Fujian's half-year box volume up 10pc to 4.87 million TEU Mawei port's ECFA commodities trade grows 96pc from January to May DHL Supply Chain boasts 'world's tallest warehouse' at its HK mega hub Indian major ports' first quarter freight volume dips more than 5pc M+R strengthens Asian network with new office in Johor Bahru, Malaysia Panalpina boosts intra-Asia, adds 3 LCL services from Japan to Singapore Nova Scotia port poses challenge to Panama Canal by using Suez route Hactl has first growth since Feb 2011, handles 1.3 million tonnes in 2012 Dragonair backs recommendations of HK Civil Aviation on aircraft incident Shanghai Pudong aims to overtake HK and Memphis as top air cargo hub Atlas Air wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon cargo contract

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JULY 17, 2012
Asia-Europe freight rates fall 4.4 pc last week Bahri sees exponential jump in Q2 & H1 net profit BCHAA welcomes new Customs/Central Excise/Service Tax officers CaroTrans, Craft strengthen US-East Coast South America LCL & FCL service network CKYH alliance to lay up Asia-Europe trade vessels CMA CGM announces launch of New Africa Express (AFEX) service from South China to Africa West Coast Hapag-Lloyd to hike Asia-Europe PSS & GRI ratesfrom August MSC expanding Freeport-Centram feeder service to US East Coast No need to review foodgrain export policy: Pawar Port of Zeebrugge receives halal certificate US peak season to be better than last year: Port Tracker survey Railways' commodity-wise freight revenue up 27.38 pc in Q1 2012 India may not meet infra investment target : Montek INR trims early gains, still higher

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JULY 17, 2012
American Samoa may seek JV partner for Satala shipyard Sea Star invests in improvements for Puerto Rico trade Albanian Coast Guard takes delivery of first locally buit Damen... Palmer releases more details of Titanic II plans Rolls-Royce design and equipment for wave-piercing PSV Coast Guard picks SAFE Boats to provide OTH-IV boats

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JULY 17, 2012
Report finds foreign-trade zones see strong numbers during 2010 Parsons Brinkerhoff taps King as strategic consulting group member Crowley Maritime promotes Golonka to vice president of ship management Keith P. McTigue takes command of Coast Guard Port Angeles station NOAA releases grant funds to aid in tsunami debris cleanup

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JULY 17, 2012
LA and Long Beach handle more boxes in June Two US ports report higher import and export volumes Euronav losses surge fourfold Belgian tanker outfit makes case for sector consolidation as well as scrapping older tonnage and cancelling orders ICS calls for extension of tramp pool guidelines Consortia 'provide stability to markets', says chamber Stranded Moroccan seafarers are finally heading home But doubt persists about the future of Morocco's oldest ferry operator Union activists arrested after helping stranded seafarers Plight of Comarit-Comanav raises sensitive issues Exodus survives without Comarit As north African expats head home, a drop in numbers means there is sufficient capacity without companies' ferries Cases focus on delayed discharging operations Two recent judgments deal with a freezing injunction and with the concept of laytime under an American Welsh Coal charter party Maersk skips Asia-Europe sailings as peak season disappoints Lines press ahead with rate increases and tell shippers to prepare for more Beazley offers first combined war risk and piracy product in Lloyd's Cover has limit of up to $75m Bid to avert industrial action in US ports Retailers call for further negotiation with dockworkers to avoid strikes hitting economy Chinese economic slowdown hits shipping As GDP growth in China decelerates, export patterns have started to shift Norwegian oil strike would take out up to 18 aframax loadings a month Unions might still disrupt work at terminals Chinese tanker owners fight for sovereign cover on Iran oil shipments EXCLUSIVE INFOGRAPHIC. Cosco calls for action amid mounting financial losses Just what shipowners need: oil price manipulation Record high prices for bunker fuel may have an illegal cause Boxship reliability stabilises at 81% Latest report also shows on-time door-to-door delivery of containers is continuing to improve Box lines wait for answers about MSC Flaminia blast Three hurt in mid-Atlantic accident in hospital as Hanjin Ottawa arrives to aid salvage operation DHT begins hike back toward NYSE listing compliance Reverse stock split finally takes effect Valemax fleet growth back on track as STX bulker returns to service Vale Beijing has finished repairs in South Korea and is en route to Brazil for loading Hamburg seeks LNG fuel terminal Port authority says fuel would be useful for feeder services trading on Baltic Sea Sovereign guarantees sidestep sanctions, but at what cost? The reliance of Japan, China and India on Iranian crude has presented all three countries with some difficult decisions China should support Iranian sanctions Global security, not lost business opportunities, should count for China Alaska in court bid to stay out of North American ECA Dire consequences feared for all maritime treaties signed by the US, but experts sceptical of Alaska chances Shipowners fear record bunker prices are result of manipulation Concern sparked by report that traders are likely to have tried to distort the oil market CIMC issues first-half profit warning China's top container supplier sees profit down at least 55% in January-June China State Shipbuilding to raise yet more funds via bond sale State giant issues $940m of seven-year notes, but is still to launch a further bond programme within a month Australian ports come under attack Productivity and profitability called into question in two separate reports Melbourne posts a record 2.6m teu Results for 2011-2012 financial year show total trade up 9.1%, with container exports up 9.8% and box imports up 7.1%

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JULY 17, 2012
China could follow Japan on Iran insurance COSCO's boss Wei Jiafu has pointedly said Beijing could follow Japan in providing sovereign insurance for ships carrying Iranian oil, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Smelting China's iron ore import figures IRON ORE imports to China fell more quickly than expected in June, dropping 8.7% to 58.3M tonnes, a research group said today OPEC output pause seen hurting VLCCs STRUGGLES in the VLCC sector would be compounded if OPEC heeds the IEA's call to trim output, an analyst has warned Seanergy pulls offering plan SEANERGY has announced the withdrawal of Restis family plans to divest part of its stake in the company, and also confirmed the sale of an ageing Capesize for scrap RCL plans feeder service RCL SAID today it plans its biggest feeder service on the Singapore/Laem Chabang/Singapore corridor Idle box ship fleet seen expanding again LAID-UP and charter-free box ship tonnage is swelling again amid expectations of a lacklustre peak season, a data analysis group has reported Navig8 starts LR1 pool TANKER pool Navig8 today confirmed to Fairplay that it has started an LR1 pool, in addition to its existing VLCC, Aframax, MR and chemical tanker pools VLGCs need spot cargo spurt LNG RATES for VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high of $73.063 per tonne, but brokers cautioned today rates will drop if exporters fail to make more spot cargoes available Russian terminal sale deal to Glencore reported GLENCORE is reportedly buying a new grain export terminal at Taman on the Russian Black Sea coast Far East seen doubling box export lead FAR EAST exporters are expected to double their lead over European shippers in the West African box trades by the end of next year, according to a new study LR2 rates reach 2012 high RATES to ship clean oil products on LR2 tankers on Gulf/Far East routes have reached a 2012 high of Worldscale 104 CSSC Jiangnan HI warns of 80% profits fall CHINA'S shipbuilder CSSC Jiangnan HI today warned its profits are in freefall China Merchants Energy's profits drop 58.5% CHINA Merchants Energy Shipping today said its first-half net profits dropped 58.5% to 83M yuan ($13M) on the same period of 2011 2,500teu active ship sold at all-time low A NEW low has been reached in secondhand prices for 2,500teu box ships, in an apparent fire sale by a German owner Colombia/Asia coal rises 363% COLOMBIA'S steam coal exports to Asia reached 3.76M tonnes in the first half this year, up 363% or 2.94M tonnes from 810,000 tonnes shipped during 1H2011, IHS McCloskey said

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JULY 17, 2012
CSX Profit Up 1.2 Percent on Volume Drop, Flat Revenue CSX profit in the second quarter rose 1.2 percent year-over-year to $512 million, as improved operations helped offset a slight... Kimberly-Clark's Sather Discusses Tightening Truckload Capacity (Video) Truckload capacity is getting tighter, says Kimberly-Clark's Rick Sather, and that poses challenges for the shipper as it tries to... Report: USPS Could Save $100 Million Annually by Going Intermodal The ailing U.S. Postal Service could save roughly $100 million annually by shifting more mail shipments from the highways to... Virginia Container Volume Rises for Fifth Month The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia rose by a strong 11.2 percent in June from the... Survey Points to Higher Back-to-School Spending A survey by the International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs indicates consumers will spend more on back-to-school shopping... Pirate Attacks Dropped in First Half of 2012 The number of pirate attacks dropped by a third in the first half of 2012, led by a decline in... Shipowners Urge Caution on Emissions Fees The International Chamber of Shipping said the maritime industry shouldn't have to pay more than its share of the cost... Shipowners Press EU to Keep Vessel-Sharing Consortia The International Chamber of Shipping said it doesn't object to the expiration of guidelines for ship lines after Europe's abolition... OOIDA Targets Driver Screening, Appeals Process The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is suing the federal government over a pre-employment screening program it claims hurts a trucker's... Intermodal, Auto Traffic Drive Up KCS Profit Double-digit increases in intermodal and automotive shipments helped drive Kansas City Southern profit up 83 percent year-over-year to $120 million... India's Exports Down 5.4 Percent in June India's exports in June fell 5.4 percent year-over-year, shrinking for the second straight month as the global economic slowdown hurt... PSA Invests in Automated Port Vehicles Global port giant PSA and the Port Authority of Singapore have allocated some $15.8 million to develop a new generation... Retailers Urge ILA, USMX to Keep Ports Open The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and its management counterpart to pledge to continue contract negotiations and... Brazil Customs Slowdowns Intensify Brazilian customs officers stepped up their slowdowns this week, delaying commerce at Santos and other ports, as labor negotiations continued.... INTTRA, SeaIntel Unveil New Container Delivery Metrics Container lines and the cargo owners that ship products on their vessels are getting new tools to measure both performance... DHL Eyes High-Tech Growth in Hong Kong Hong Kong's competitive position in high-tech logistics markets will get a major boost when new infrastructure linked to factories in... Greek Shipowner Share of Container Fleet Grows Greek shipowners are gaining a larger share of the global container ship fleet, challenging German KG partnerships as the primary... Container Traffic Rises at Long Beach June was the busiest month of the year so far at the Port of Long Beach, with the 555,359 20-foot... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise India-US Rates Hapag-Lloyd will raise its rates on services from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S., starting Aug. 15. Rates on...

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JULY 17, 2012
Shipowners not fussed over EU Antitrust guidelines Ocean carrier members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) say they are not particularly concerned over the need for antitrust guidelines after 2013. ... Ship attacks off West Africa increase While the latest figures published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau's (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre showed a sharp drop ... 'Soft' Asia - USWC peak season predicted New feeder service to Liverpool BG Freight Line plans to introduce a weekly feeder service between Rotterdam, Belfast and Liverpool on July 21, 2012. Departures from Rotterdam will be every Monday, ... Deadline extended for Virginia port bids APM Terminals could be up against other contenders in its bid for a long term concession for the operation of the US East (USEC) port of Virginia after the state's ... Shipowners note protest over IMF green tax assessment Shipowner members of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) are unhappy with a recent statement from the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) managing director ... Evergreen to route more ships to Mombasa Taiwan's largest liner shipping company is to increase its sailings to/from the port of Mombasa and expand its presence in the country according to its president ... MSC Flaminia: Smit tugs to assess damage China: economic hardship may continue for some time That was the message from China's Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao at the weekend in a statement in which he described the nation's challenges as 'serious and complex'.To ...

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JULY 17, 2012
Euronav endorses consolidation Boxship raided off W Africa Container vessel's crew taken hostage in robbery off Conakry, Guinea. Sister helps MSC Flaminia A second NSB boxship and a firefighting tug have now reached the burning MSC Flaminia. Seanergy confirms cape sale Restis-controlled Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sold a capesize bulker for scrap for less than previously reported. Palmer bars OAPs Australian tycoon Clive Palmer has unveiled plans for his new Titanic replica cruiseship - but will bar pensioners from its casino. Iino offloads Duke Japanese owner Iino Kaiun Kaisha has found an Indonesian buyer for its oldest chemical carrier. PGS looking stronger Norwegian shipowner Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) is forecasting an improved second quarter profit as revenue rises. Hantong hauls in duo China's Hantong Shipyard has been linked to a new panamax order from Korea's HI Investments. Pipavav pockets cash Gujarat Pipavav Port has completed a private placement that paves the way for it to expand the facility. NCSP forges ahead Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) has boosted first-half volumes under new ownership. Bulker seized in pay row An Albanian bulker has been arrested in China as the cargo owner seeks to unload its iron ore. DHT completes split Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led tanker owner finalises its delayed 12 for 1 reverse stock split. DHT completes split DHT Holdings has completed its 12-for-1 reverse split of its common stock Containership aground A German feedership has run aground off Belize, but did not hit a nearby reef as initially feared. ENVC sale soon Portugal's government wants rid of troubled shipbuilder by September. Sumitomo not worried Sumitomo Heavy Industries is still in the hunt for new orders. Los Angeles gets busier The Port of Los Angeles has posted a modest rise in its box throughput for the first half of 2012. Friendly Fire An Indian fisherman was killed and three others injured after the fishing launch they were working on board strayed too close to the US navy replenishment vessel USNS Rappahannock (built 1995). The incident took place on Monday close to the port of Jebel Ali. Golar fully exercised Golar LNG Partners raised $195.7 million in a fully subscribed public offering that closed yesterday.

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JULY 17, 2012
CaroTrans, Craft expand South America partnership Sterling expands into Chinese aviation market CII names Bermingham VP sales, operations Crowley promotes Golonka VP ship management MavenWire announces rapid cloud TMS New report compares liner, container delivery reliability Alaska seeks to block low-sulfur fuel reg In a lawsuit filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska, the state seeks an injunction keeping the EPA and Coast Guard from their plans to begin enforcing the North American Emissions Control Area (ECA) on Aug. 1. Ambassador Bridge reopens after bomb scare Authorities have reopened the Ambassador Bridge after the busiest international commercial truck crossing in North America was shut down Monday evening for five hours because of a bomb scare. Washington Notebook: Designer drugs seized at UPS hub Security forces keep Somali pirates at bay The number of attacks by Somali pirates on vessels from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean declined in the first half of the year to 69 from 163 during the same period in 2011, the IMB said. Retailers: Keep ports open with or without contract The National Retail Federation asked the the ILA and dockworker employer representative to commit themselves to continuing talks and normal port operations on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts even if they do not reach agreement by Sept. 30. Railroads appeal class action certification Military Sealift Command tests biofuels

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JULY 17, 2012
Rotterdam Q2 bunker sales shrink further Latest figures show 13.7% year-on-year decline and 2.2% fall compared to overall Q1 sales. Report stokes oil market manipulation fears Survey of oil trader practice highlights distortion 'window of opportunity'. Market gains in Fujairah Fujairah displays highest surge in Middle East. Market firm across Europe Upward trend clearly visible across European ports. Avoiding ECAs 'rarely cost effective or practical' Online tool helps calculate distance sailed inside ECAs so operators can estimate extra fuel cost. IMF chief criticised for comments on Green Climate Fund ICS Chairman points out complexities surrounding MBMs for shipping and says sector's contribution must be proportionate to share of global CO2 emissions. New fuel efficiency tool from AWT Uses ship data to monitor fuel use and estimate cost. Asian bunker prices surge Prices rise across all key ports on Tuesday, Bunkerworld data shows. Parker buys oil testing kit manufacturer Kittiwake's niche presence to become part of bigger company. New barge for Algerian supplier 2,500 mt capacity vessel suitable to service big tonnage vessels. Horizon Lines reduces bunker surcharge Lowers fuel surcharge amid decline in bunker costs. South Korea to suspend bunkering ops as typhoon approaches Bunker deliveries in Busan will resume only at the end of the week, local traders say. US Navy refueling ship fires at boat off UAE One person killed and three injured during the incident on Monday. Maersk Line cuts fuel costs by $90 million Vessel performance system has helped company reduce energy costs in the past three years. CSCL to return to profit in Q2 Earnings helped by higher rates and a decline in bunker prices, according to parent firm.

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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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