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BRIEFS

October 18, 2012

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AP Moller takes focus off cash-strapped Maersk Line, looks to other units Heavy seas slow efforts to re-float Maersk box ship aground near Valencia Singapore plans megaport at Tuas to nearly double box capacity in 10 years NYK diversifies, to build 4 post-panamax pure car and truck carriers Hyundai Merchant Marine to cut USEC-Asia reefer loop from January Cargotec moves reachstacker-empty handler works to Poland from Sweden Reclamation of Singapore's Pasir Panjang terminal wharves continues Panalpina to handle BMW auto parts from 10,000-square metre DC in Brazil Cargotec lowers its 2012 operating profit margin forecast to 5pc Hactl announces best year-to-date air cargo result since January 2011 Cathay, Dragonair September cargo volumes up 24pc, but down year-to-date Hong Kong airport aviation rebates aim to encourage new destinations ABC opts for Lufthansa Systems electronic navigation charts for iPads India's air cargo industry called on to be more efficient, cost-effective TIACA forum calls for closer government ties to boost aviation security

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
India & Germany discuss cooperation in shipping sector NYK takes delivery of new ore carrier Piracy down by 54 pc in Gulf of Aden: IMB Shipping Minister & IMO Secretary-General discuss a range of issues First consignment of instant coffee exported through New Mangalore Port Gail (India) inks deal to use half of Petronet's Dahej capacity addition Port of Amsterdam projected as an alternative gateway to Europe

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
Visakha Container Terminal officially opens extension The Visakha container terminal in India has completed its expansion programme. The new terminal sector has been officially opened by the partners Visakha Port Trust, DP World and U... First BharatBenz trucks sold in India Three heavy-duty BharatBenz trucks have been rolled out in the Indian city of Mumbai. The trucks mark the launch of sales and delivery of BharatBenz vehicles in India. By the end o... ASM makes further senior appointment ASM, the sister company of Routes and Airport Cities Conference and Exhibition, has announced that Marc Gordien will be joining the new ASM team as vice-president consulting in N... Dachser establishes joint venture in Ho Chi Minh City The German service provider Dachser established a joint venture in Vietnam at the beginning of October. The majority shareholder is Dachser Far East Ltd, based in Hong Kong. The se... Intermanager elects new team at the helm Intermanager, the international trade association for in-house and third party ship managers, has appointed Gerardo Borromeo as its new president with immediate effect. Borromeo, v... Union Pacific Railroad acquires Vital Rail Line in Oklahoma The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad has acquired complete ownership of a rail line in Oklahoma, decades after state officials saved what continues to be a link of c... DHL Express France expands fleet with Renault electric vehicles Renault will supply DHL France with a fleet of electric vehicles by 2015. A total 50 vehicles have already been confirmed. The first four - Kangoo Z.Es - will be delivered by the e... Kombiverkehr stops Coevorden-Ludwigshafen route The Coevorden - Ludwigshafen v.v. rail service has seen a sharp drop in demand in recent months. The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr has therefore decided to cease ... End of "BAA" The name British Airports Authority (BAA) ceased to exist from last Monday (15 October), The UK's London Heathrow and Stansted, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports wil... Swedavia is world's first carbon neutral national airport group Last week, Swedavia, Sweden's national airport group, became the world's first national airport group to achieve carbon neutrality across its suite of ten airports. As of today (17...

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line orders new ship at Meyer Werft Aker Philadelphia Shipyard lays keel for SeaRiver Aframax Evergreen adds another eco-friendly containership WL Ross ups stake in Navigator to more than 50 percent U.S. destroyer's radar injured Norwegian Coast Guard crew Offshore buoys Wärtsilä order intake Inchcape's Brazil unit celebrates tenth anniversary DOF Subsea books contracts worth $50 million

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
Bellingham Port Commissioners name finalists for director position Braemar Seascope predicts record year for box ship deliveries Container group taps Aleman Zubieta as Connie Award winner for 2012 Port of Vancouver nets grant for industrial park upgrades WL Ross & Co. purchases controling stake in Navigator

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
Successful restructuring strategies for embattled shipping companies A guide to firms that face recapitalisation and restructuring in a post-Lehman Brothers world See Naples and talk Shipping and the Law conference holds passionate debate about key market issues Crewsure to plug gap in the market for seafarer insurance New product will sit alongside P&I with $500,000 limit per person per year Court blocks Elbe deepening Project faces several years' delay even if approved in harsh blow to Hamburg Boxship charter rates flatline or weaken Oversupply undermines a steady flow of new fixtures Buyer beware Super eco-efficiency designs must prove they can deliver the savings they promise Pressure mounts on OSG Speculation over tanker firm's liquidity after aggressive shorting of its shares on Nasdaq OSG ship sale talk divides market Brokers disagree over whether company will dispose of older VLCCs Aerospace offshoot eyes yard acquisitions Singapore-listed firm seeks enhanced product line after purchasing Deltamarin Owners face new ordering 'dilemma' Prospect of fuel-efficient newbuildings tests industry resolve HSH chief executive steps down Lerbinger to be replaced by von Oesterreich Private equity funds are 'dangerous bedfellows' for shipping firms Insolvency procedures remain the last resort for banks, Greek forum told Flat LNG rates prompt fears that winter spike will be a no-show Concerns over idle fleet raise doubts over whether rates will harden this year Containership fleet deliveries top 1m teu With fleet growth under control demand is 'causing the headache', says BIMCO K&R premiums plummet as pirate attacks fall in the Gulf of Aden Vessels enter the high-risk area without kidnap and ransom cover China approves PetroChina-PDVSA shipping venture Four VLCCs will ship crude from Venezuela in energy security pact OSG braced for lengthy bank work-out As tanker firm's problems become clearer, a 27% drop in share price flags market fears Seanergy sells off another bulker Five-year-old handysize fetches $11.3m to raise working capital and reduce debt Vantage Drilling sues Nobu Su for fraud Taiwan shipping tycoon accused of breach of fiduciary duties Box shipping is at a turning point, warns NOL chairman Kwa pledges shift from a 'managing-growth mindset to a managing-costs mindset'

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
NCL orders its largest ship NORWEGIAN Cruise Line today announced a firm contract plus an option at Germany's Meyer Werft for its new Breakaway Plus class Wärtsilä rides order surge FINLAND'S Wärtsilä said today its Ship Power business area has staged a strong recovery, with the value of new orders up 99% year on year in 3Q12 LNG carrier orders tail off LNG CARRIER orders on speculation that followed Japan's quake crisis have run out of steam, an MISC executive said today Discipline prescribed on newbuilding ordering MARINE Money Athens was warned today that shipping must stand down across the board on newbuilding orders or face more tears FreeSeas 1H figures confirm cash shortfall NASDAQ-listed FreeSeas has belatedly filed its first-half results with the SEC, revealing weakened operating performance and insufficient cashflow Vale awards VLOC conversion contract CSSC Chengxi Shipyard has won a deal worth more than $10M from Brazilian mining giant Vale to convert a 300,000dwt VLOC to a floating transfer station for ore Höegh LNG, PGN agree on amended contract NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holding and Indonesia's PGN have cut a deal amending a newbuilding employment contract Bunker hotline looks at 'cappuccino' effect SINGAPORE plans a hotline to help manage bunker disputes at the port - including the 'cappuccino' issue NYK begins third Jiangsu Shagang contract NYK HAS begun servicing a 20-year iron ore transport deal with Chinese steelmaker Jiangsu Shagang, with the delivery of a 250,868dwt ore carrier Indonesia's coal export patterns changing INDONESIA exported more coal to India than to China in August, according to IHS McCloskey Hezhong plans to buy 20 chemical tankers DALIAN Hezhong Shipping said it plans to acquire more than 20 chemical tankers by 2015, under plans to build up an environmentally friendly stainless-steel fleet GVK unit to build Oz port INDIA'S GVK Power & Infrastructure today told local stock exchanges that a subsidiary has signed a contract to build a coal ore port in Australia St Petersburg throughput rises 26% CARGO throughput at St Petersburg rose 26% year on year in the nine months to 30 September Shipping pays ECA's price VESSEL operators face significant bunker premiums to comply with new US emission rules, the Caribbean Shipping Association conference has been warned

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
FIS Launches Bunker Pricing Service Ship broker and risk management company Freight Investor Services launched a bunker fuel pricing service that automatically organizes prices from multiple market-makers and provides firm bids and offers along six months of the forward curve. Screen prices reflect real-time market changes in three bunker contracts: Singapore 180 centistokes, Singapore 380 CST and...

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
Everything looks okay to me. You really don't need me You are unlikely to ever here a consultant utter those words; likewise you will rarely hear a consultant say: 'You're right; we are billing you far too much for ... TCB Rail volumes steam ahead TCB Railway Transport (TCB RT), the rail freight transport company owned by the terminal operating/port management entity, Barcelona-based Grup TCB, has reported ... Hoffmann to head Safmarine's local cluster Safmarine has appointed Dirk Hoffmann as its new Southern Africa Cluster Manager. He succeeds Jonathan Horn, who has taken on a similar position at the company's ... Freightliner gets a lift at Southampton The UK's, largest intermodal player, Freightliner, yesterday officially launched two new rail-head gantry cranes at the operator's Southampton Maritime ... COSCON and CSCL team up China's two biggest shipping lines, COSCON and China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL], are to join forces to operate a domestic service suggesting it could be the ... Carlyle Group pulls its Virginia bid The Carlyle Group has withdrawn its USD2 billion proposal to manage container terminals and inland locations at the US east coast ... Contrasting fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports CMA CGM secures cash injection as it eyes IPO The French ocean carrier CMA CGM has confirmed that it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement [MoA] with sovereign wealth fund Fonds Strategique d'Investissement ...

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
Ross seals raid Wilbur Ross has emerged victorious in a fight to secure a majority stake in Navigator Gas. OSG plunge continues Shares of Overseas Shipholding Group continued to plummet Wednesday afternoon on the back of a sell-off that has reignited concerns about how the tanker owner intends to plug an upcoming liquidity gap. That's all, folks A 13 day winning run in the panamax market come to an end today amid a warning the recovery man have run its course for now. Batista goes for $1bn haul Brazil's OSX has announced plans for a huge fundraiser for the second time in a week. Bahri's bulk boost Saudi owner's nine-month profit rises thanks to ro-ro fleet and new Bahri Bulk venture. Antwerp stumbles The port of Antwerp in Belgium has seen cargo volumes drop in first nine months due to a refinery shutdown. L&T eyes funds India's L&T Shipbuilding is eyeing a massive fundraiser on the bond market, according to reports. Ma eyes deeper ties Cosco vice chairman Ma Zhehua has said a domestic tie-up with CSCL could be extended to international routes. Swiber targets Indonesia Swiber Holdings could be poised to add to its contract backlog in South East Asia, according to OCBC Securities. Second tweak helps Hoegh Hoegh LNG will be $30m better off after its record-breaking FSRU contract off Sumatra was redrawn. Probe into tug death Sri Lankan authorities are probing the death of a tug captain while en route to Pakistan. Bourbon crew snatched Seven crew have been kidnapped from a Bourbon offshore vessel off Nigeria in an attack that marks a departure from the usual pirate pattern in West Africa. Norwegian ferry furore A group of more than 50 Asian tourists have blocked a Norwegian ferry after being told the ship was full - despite the fact they had tickets. Clarksons pins tipping point Product tanker rates are set to shift upwards due to a change in the market balance, Clarksons Capital says. Wartsila steps on gas Finnish engine maker Wartsila continues to see hope in the offshore and gas carrier markets as its profit heads up. Dof reels in $50m DOF Subsea has picked up $50m worth of contracts in far flung parts of the world over the past fortnight. Concordia sonar "off" An echo sounder tracking water depth had been switched off before Costa Concordia hit rocks off Italy in January, a pre-trial hearing in Italy has been told. Orders set to continue Dahlman Rose says it expect to see continued ordering in the ultra-deepwater drilling (UDW) newbuilding space. Paper prophecy Bulker owners enjoying the spike in capesize rates should make hay while the sun sneaks through the clouds, if the paper market is to be believed. MSC crewman lost US rescuers have called off a search for a man missing from an MSC containership after a two day operation. Ore demand to slow BHP Billiton boss Marius Kloppers says growth in iron ore demand is set to be slower this decade as China's economy evolves Miner salvage stopped The long-delayed salvage of the grounded bulker Miner has been halted by the Canadian government. Standard seeks 7.5% rise The mutual that leads the protection and indemnity cover on the Costa Concordia is to seek a 7.5% general increase at the February renewal. Kazakhs eye expansion Kazakhstan state shipowner Kazmortransflot will add more tankers to its fleet if oil exports are increased. Bug kills crewman An Indonesian seafarer has died of meningitis in Italy following an outbreak on an MSC cruiseship. DNV in Oz LNG study Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has launched a study into the adoption of LNG fuelled vessels in Australian waters. Helix offloads pipelayers Helix Energy Solutions has sold three pipelaying vessels as it looks to concentrate on its well intervention and robotics businesses. Seanergy sheds handy Seanergy Maritime Holdings has sealed the sale of a handysize bulker that recently concluded a lucrative period charter with Clipper Bulk.

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
NY/NJ port authority undertakes strategic plan BlueWater Reporting: Liner capacity declines marginally in 3Q Most of the world's major container trade lanes saw a nominal amount of capacity withdrawn from the beginning of July to the beginning of October, according to the latest World Liner Supply Report. C.H. Robinson sells T-Chek unit T-Chek is a provider of payment services to trucking fleets, as well as other industries. Truckers use T-Chek pre-paid cards and fuel cards to purchase fuel and services at truck stops. CSX 3Q profit lowered by domestic coal drop Costamare raising $98 million Chapman Freeborn expands coverage Obama, Romney clash on trade, manufacturing policy Both candidates said their job-promotion efforts would include fielding policies that give incentives to domestic manufacturers to keep factories in the United States rather than relocate them in low-wage countries. French government invests in CMA CGM CMA CGM said Tuesday the French Government's sovereign wealth fund, Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement (FSI), has agreed to subscribe into $150 million in bonds which are convertible into a 6 percent stake in CMA CGM. VA officials adjust timetable to review port privatization The Virginia Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships has extended until Dec. 2 the deadline for submitting detailed proposals for the Port of Virginia, Virginia Port Authority spokesman Joe Harris confirmed. ChemLogix's new freight brokerage service Kane names VP, director of customer solutions Aden named Americold's CFO

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OCTOBER 17, 2012
EU proposal to minimise climate impacts of biofuel production Only biofuels which satisfy a set of sustainability criteria qualify for public support on the European market. Bunker companies with capital 'will pull through' For smaller bunker players 'being acquired would be a logical conclusion' Fujairah prices change direction Fujairah's prices are down but South Africa's go up. Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam Prices down across Europe except for Piraeus. Refinery shutdown hurts Antwerp cargo volumes Crude imports fell by 40% in first nine months. Sohar bunker volumes set to triple Omanoil Matrix Marine Services to start sourcing material from India. RN-Bunker achieves quality management success Russian bunker company gains accreditation after a six-month trial. Wartsila reports strong year-on-year performance Newbuilding discussions focus on LNG, efficiency and the environment, says engine manufacturer. Bunker prices take dip at major ports Supplies of marine fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Prestige court case hears demand for greater compensation Court case is expected to last around six months. Keppel: LNG-fuelled harbour tugs 'a good starting point' LNG bunker fuel could be available in Singapore next year. Singapore 'green pledge' attracts more supporters Hong Lam Marine and Wan Hai Lines among companies signing the green pledge. MISC to try out scrubbers Scrubbing trial will start early next year. Singapore in moves to enhance quality of bunkering Information sheet on licensed bunker suppliers and a guide on mass flow metering in the offing. Singapore talks tough on 'cappuccino bunkers' 'We absolutely do not condone such activities,' says local transport minister.

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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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