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BRIEFS

June 19, 2012

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Asia-USWC rates up 12.5pc to $2,658/FEU, east coast up 8.6pc to $3,774/FEU Germany's JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven to take on Rotterdam in boxes Latin America boosts China exports despite EU slump in demand SeaIntel: Reliability improves with Maersk, Hamburg Sud, APL on top Michael Kwok is appointed OOCL chief operations officer from July 1 Carriers must focus on innovation, customer service: Marks & Sparks Anti-piracy satellite system launched with refined remote tracking Famous Pacific Shipping opens Colombo warehouse, document storage facility Big birds stay home, Airbus to deliver 100 shorter range planes to China MASkargo to pay US$6 million fine for price-fixing in Australia India to create Air Cargo Logistics Board to set infrastructure policy

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JUNE 18, 2012
BOFBA's AGM & get-together held HAMBURG SUD & partners reconfigure Asia-Mexico/West Coast South America service Hanjin links up with Grand Alliance on two transpacific services Marlink enhances service efficiency with VSAT C-band on iDirect Report raises fears for European shipping SAECS adds 8th ship WTSA may raise US-Asia dry cargo rates from July 1 Port Pipavav takes proactive steps to plan for the monsoon Govt permits FDI from Pak RBI keeps repo rate, CRR unchanged Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-8

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JUNE 18, 2012
New IT system at Tilbury Forth Ports has announced that Mumbai-based CMC will be its IT partner for the newly-acquired London Container Terminal (LCT). Forth Ports said LCT would handle in excess of 500,00... Bulgaria's Freight Services formally on privatization table The Bulgarian government intends to complete the sale of BDZ Freight Services - the only profitable division of the state railways BDZ - this year, according to various newspapers ... FTA welcomed new Northern Ireland goods vehicle licensing legislation The Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomed the news that the goods vehicles licensing of operators transport bill has been passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly. The legisl... IRU calls for x-ray scanning certificate The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has called for the development of an x-ray scanning certificate at the presentation of the results of a scientific study on x-ray scann... Sale of CP Carga announced The Portuguese government has announced the sale of CP Carga, the railfreight division of the Portuguese railway. The privatisation is a condition of Portugal's bailout by th... Goodman opens new office in Hamburg Goodman, an international logistics real estate provider, has reinforced its presence in northern Germany by opening a new branch office in the logistics metropolis Hamburg. The go... Trinity Mirror plc renews five year contract with Ceva The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has renewed a five year multi-million euro contract to provide delivery services for Trinity Mirror plc, one of the UK's large... Chronopost opens new logistics facility in South of France Chronopost, the express unit of the French postal operator La Poste, has opened a new 750 sqm logistics facility in the Var area of the French Riviera. The new EUR 350,000 platform... Russia and Scandinavian countries to create new connections Russia and Denmark, Norway and Sweden are developing a new bilateral agreement without restriction on cargo services. Russian authorities want approval to operate flights to Oslo,... Liege Airport receives airport carbon accreditation Belgium's leading cargo airport at Liege has received level 1 airport carbon accreditation certification (ACA) for 2010. ACA is a certification programme with four levels, pioneere... MASkargo fined in Australia The Federal Court of Australia made orders consistent with an agreement between Malaysia Airlines, MASkargo and the Australian competition and... BBL Group appoints new director for Ile de France The French BBL Group appointed Stuart Spence as new director for the region Ile de France, effective 11 June 2012. Spence first spent 17 years working for Frans Maas (DSV) in Great... Andrea Hämmerle joins SBB board of directors Member of parliament Andrea Hämmerle was elected to the Swiss national railway's board of directors at the company's recent annual general meeting. H'mmerle was the MP for canton G...

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JUNE 18, 2012
Great Lakes Towing continues fleet overhaul program BIW awarded $66.1 million Navy contract for DDG 51, FFG 7... Vigor Marine Portland wins $45.9 million Army contract Kings Point graduates 219 members of Class of 2012 Senate trio secures six months reprieve for USCG icebreaker... BC Ferries reports red ink and falling traffic Coast Guard releases draft RFP for Offshore Patrol Cutter Nakilat takes over management of its LPG carriers, LNG ships to... Otto Marine wins Middle East charter for new Work Maintenance... Penguin International sets up Malaysian crewboat subsidiary

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JUNE 18, 2012
Port of Anacortes nets award for former Scott Mill cleanup project Ports America part owner of Yang Ming Kao Ming terminal Tank Truck Carrier group taps Schaupp as new chairman Matson Navigation reworks debt financing agreements Container Pooling Solutions expanding on West Coast

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JUNE 18, 2012
Making the Thames earn its keep The jubilee flotilla proves that London can support more river freight, says PLA Thames cargo needs new investment Reactivating old wharves will need resources and skills Shipowners, ports and unions call for all containers to be weighed Proposal to IMO requires mandatory checks to stamp out misdeclarations Reduce CO2 emissions or count the cost IMO presses on with market-based measures for shipping More efficient tonnage will shape future charter rates More efficient tonnage will shape future charter rates and secondhand values Creditors pursue Allied Maritime through the Greek courts EXCLUSIVE: Piraeus legal bid targets company president's personal assets Citibank takes $2bn tranche of SocGen shipping book EXCLUSIVE: Banking sources point to 'surprisingly strong' price Ship recycling faces supply crunch Conference addresses uncertainty about pricing, finance and regulation GL joins exodus from Iran German class society follows Lloyd's Register and Bureau Veritas Ocean Rig scores trio of discoveries George Economou-led driller finds gas and light oil off Africa Will Panama Canal expansion slash tanker sector costs? Shipments from West Africa to the US west coast could be cheaper Panamax market to 'feel great pain' in 2013 Sector will be most oversupplied of all bulker classes, predicts Commodore Research Sanko Steamship in new Rule B threat Ailing Japanese shipping line faces more legal troubles Schlüter and Högerle join Hansa Treuhand board Seven of the KG house's funds restructured so far this year Buyer clique drives bulker prices down Just three companies have bought three ships apiece so far this year Panama Canal expansion to enable 80% of LNG fleet to transit Only 10% of fleet can pass through current locks Liverpool denies that turnaround calls broke state aid rules MEP calls for level playing field in UK cruise industry Chinese breakers' bids on par with subcontinent prices Scrap rates appear to have stabilised after falling $100 per ldt over the last month EU orders report on tanker security Fears that vulnerable cargoes provide terrorist target Vale orders $600m of port equipment Dalian Huarui products will be installed at Vale's Malaysian transhipment centre All at sea It takes a long-term view to navigate the contradictory trends in shipping NYK inks ground-breaking deal to invest in LNG export project Japan shipowner backs Australia's Wheatstone venture Go easy on Greece EU leniency will make it easier for Greece's new government to form a coalition Hong Kong makes it easier for banks to offer yuan shipping loans Monetary Authority rule change signals confidence in offshore market's liquidity Eagle Bulk extends its waiver again Struggling company lands short reprieve Hyundai Heavy Industries secures $600m orders for oil and gas rigs Three deals build on yard's strong offshore growth in May Spar Draco released in New Orleans after bunker bill is settled Case highlights Allied Maritime's continuing troubles Ninety-hour weeks should not be the norm IMO resolutions have yet to restore decent manning levels CSD orders bulker at its own shipyard China Shipping Industrial (Jiangsu) to build the ship for non-discounted $28m

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JUNE 18, 2012
Greek owners smiling again after election GREEK shipowners will today be welcoming the close win of the pro-bailout party New Democracy in national elections Owners sell to breakers despite 'dire numbers' FALLING recycling prices are not deterring owners from pressing ahead with demolishing ageing ships, even as the market turns against cash buyers Silversea buys into Galapagos MONACO'S Silversea Cruises confirmed today it has expanded its expedition fleet with the purchase of a Galapagos tourism company and its vessel, Galapagos Explorer II 'Underlying weakening' warned for box ships OWNERS of chartered box ships are bracing themselves today for an early summer lull related to a drop in enquiry and tonnage availability Chinese crude sourcing lifts VLCC rates VLCC EARNINGS will be supported in 1H2012 by China's growing practice of sourcing crude imports from farther afield, a tanker consultancy has predicted Dockwise holds 60% of Fairstar's shares DOCKWISE said today it now controls about 60% of the shares and 40% of the bonds issued by Fairstar Heavy Transport Panamax pain predicted PANAMAX bulker rates are likely to feel more pressure once the current South American grain season tapers off, US drybulk consultancy Commodore Research has warned NYK takes Wheatstone stake in Australia NYK LINE, Japan's second-biggest shipowner, has formed a consortium with Mitsubishi Corp and Tokyo Electric Power to take a stake in Western Australia's Wheatstone LNG project Comarit lifeline revealed THE CEO and chairman the debt-stricken Moroccan ferry company Comarit-Comanav has told employees that an investment fund is about to invest €40M ($50.57M) in the business Odfjell said to join LPG sector BROKERS told Fairplay today Norway's Odfjell has reportedly entered the LPG sector by acquiring two ethylene carriers from Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker

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JUNE 18, 2012
South Carolina OKs $146.9 Million for Port Investments The South Carolina State Ports Authority approved $146.9 million in capital spending during its fiscal year beginning July 1 and... Container Lines Want IMO to Require Weighing of Laden Containers Container line, labor and terminal operator groups, along with the Danish, Dutch and U.S. governments, want the International Maritime Organization... Report: Forwarder Phoenix International Considering Sale Forwarder Phoenix International could be the latest company to get swept into a recent whirl of merger and acquisition activity,... Shipowners Urge Chile to Keep Antitrust Immunity The International Chamber of Shipping urged Chile to continue to allow ocean carriers to cooperate in rate-setting conferences and consortia.... EU Regulators Investigate Deutsche Bahn European Union trust busters are investigating whether Deutsche Bahn, Germany's state-owned railway, is discriminating against its private rivals in the... Concerns Over Freight Rate Slump Are Overstated, Analyst Says Concerns over a slump in container freight rates are overstated because lines are desperate to avoid a rate war and... HKIA Sees First Growth in 14 Months Freight volumes handled at Hong Kong International Airport in May saw year-over-year growth for the first time since March 2011.... NLRB Targets ILWU at Portland The National Labor Relations Board's regional director filed an unfair-labor-practices charge against the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, saying the... Economist Sees US Economy in Retreat To Lakshman Achuthan, the question isn't whether the U.S. economy is sliding toward a new recession, but when one will... CREATE Untangles Chicago's Rail Freight Snarls As a developer of warehouse and distribution space in the Chicago area, CenterPoint Properties knows firsthand why the Chicago Region... Carriers Strategize to Fill Empties Inland With Export Cargoes When APL books an import load from Asia to an inland destination such as Chicago, Dallas or Kansas City, the... 100 Percent Scanning Mandate Gets Reprieve U.S. importers are learning just how hard it is to kill federal regulation, even when the agency in charge of... Transport Bill Fate Tied to Elections The results of the November elections likely will have more impact on the surface transport bill than the next five... Threat of Fractured Eurozone Threatens World Economy The fate of the U.S. economy this year may depend less on world leaders gathering in Mexico this week to... Though Imports Fell in April, Growth Is Forecast for Year U.S. containerized imports in April fell 2 percent from a year earlier as slowing economic expansion reduced demand for consumer... Commentary: Compromise Needed to Ease Port Labor Pains Q: I've been reading about problems in negotiations between East and Gulf Coast port operators and the International Longshoremen's Association.... Commentary: Liner Job Losses: As Real As It Gets Many of us read with interest the financial results of ocean carriers and wonder, "Wow, how can they keep doing... Logistics, Like Economy, on Slow, Winding Road to Recovery, Report Finds U.S. business logistics costs rose at a slower rate last year than in 2010, but remained well below their pre-recession... DP World Thinks Big in Its Investment Strategy Don't look for DP World to build or buy new container terminals in the United States anytime soon. That's not... CG Railway Finds Right Fit in Short-Sea Shipping Through all its fits and starts, perhaps no other North American intermodal service has been discounted quite like short-sea shipping... Gulf Ports' Growth Compass Points North-South Strong growth in trade between the U.S. Gulf region and the Caribbean, Central and South America is more than making... Commentary: Customs, Importers in a Bind Over Bonds A surety company that's a big player in the Customs bond market recently sent a notice reminding customs brokers that...

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JUNE 18, 2012
OOCL management shuffle Safmarine starts NOR drive While the increase in perishable products transported by container has generally been good for ocean carriers, the one-directional nature of most reefer trades ... US and EAC sign new trade deal The Arusha (Tanzania)-based East African Community (EAC) and the US Government have signed a new agreement that they hope will further boost trade and investment ... SCFI shows Middle East and ECSA strength The latest weekly indices published by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) reveal that spot rates are soaring on the Shanghai-Dubai and Shanghai-Santos ... Singapore regains ground on Shanghai The Southeast Asia port of Singapore posted its best monthly container throughput numbers in over five years in May - hitting 2.79 million TEU, which is an 8.6% ... Fog clears for Maersk shippers Maersk has announced that it is suspending its Qingdao fog surcharge which was launched on June 5, 2012 'until further notice'. The decision will be welcomed by ... Abidjan to get second container terminal The Port Authority of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, has opened its bidding process for the construction of a new container terminal in the country's largest port. The ... Greek 'yes' vote buys time for euro The win by the pro-bailout New Democracy party in the re-run Greek elections yesterday has temporarily taken the heat off the embattled eurozone with stock markets ... Ireland posts third-largest EU surplus The Republic of Ireland's export-led recovery appears to be working as it recorded the third-largest trading surplus in the European Union in April at EUR10.3 (USD13) ...

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JUNE 18, 2012
Navios pounces on cape Jewel of Angeliki Frangou-led shipping clan sheds modern bulker in $67m transaction with New York-listed daughter. Chevron inks Samsung duo US energy giant puts pen to paper on $200m pact to forge specialised suezmax tankers in South Korea, sources say. EGLE extends yet again Lenders tighten leash as US-quoted bulker owner races to cure contentious covenants before repayment deadline. SwissMarine connects four Owner and operator adds a fourth capesize bulker to its June period tally. GL ditches Iranian business German class society follows LR and BV in halting dealings with sanctions-hit IRISL and NITC. Standard scraps Alaed cover UK insurer ditches Russian operator Femco's fleet after allegations of Syrian arms shipment. Pac Basin admits defeat Hong Kong-listed owner plans exit from ro-ro business following profit warning today. NITC has $1bn of cover Iranian tanker owner says it can keep its crude fleet operational despite US and European sanctions. BSC set to order six Bangladesh state owner lines up new tankers, boxships and bulkers through preferential Chinese government loans. Atlantic confirms splash Norwegian vessel owner raises NOK 200m to put towards Statoil newbuildings. Don't overreact RS Platou plays down fears the sparking up a couple of nuclear reactors in Japan will cool the hot LNG market. Greek bulker towed Ikarian Moon's Giannis M brought to Gallipoli after breaking down off Dardenelles, Turkey. Focus now on sanctions OPEC's choice to stick with present production levels means Iranian crackdown the most likely market mover, Gibsons says. Batista bags a billion Brazilian magnate clinches $1.3bn of loans to build new shipyard in Acu. NYK to the rescue Japanese shipping behemoth agrees to buy stake in Aussie LNG project to help out burdened Tokyo Electric Power.

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JUNE 18, 2012
FDA urges removal of South Korean shellfish The agency urges the country's food distributors, retailers, and food service operators to remove from sale or service all fresh, frozen, canned, and processed oysters, clams, mussels, and whole and roe-on scallops imported from South Korea. WTO steel decision favors U.S. The World Trade Organization on Friday ruled in favor of the United States in a dispute involving China's imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on grain-oriented flat-rolled electrical steel (GOES) from the United States. READER'S COMMENT: CMA CGM, France's distinctive global line MOL mostly meets KPI targets in May CaroTrans opens Le Havre office Hanjin Logistics starts venture in Istanbul Over the next five years, the logistics arm of Hanjin Shipping said it plans to expand its network aggressively in other regions, such as Central Asia, Africa and South America. Hanjin frets over proposed Virginia ports takeover DHL opens Mumbai life sciences warehouse Canada, Michigan advance new Detroit bridge plan After years of planning and negotiation, the Canadian government and the state of Michigan on Friday announced they had agreed to collaborate on the construction of a new $950 million, six-lane bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario and Detroit. FMC reviews 28 OTI license applications

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JUNE 18, 2012
Emulsifier inventor promises huge emission reductions Product allows mixing HFO with up to 50% seawater, creating emulsion fuel that virtually eliminates PM and reduces NOx, inventor tells Bunkerworld. Bunker prices falling in Fujairah Prices firm in South Africa. IFO prices soften in Rotterdam Mixed price movements in European ports. Supplies 'run dry' in Chittagong Player claims that product has been 'improperly diverted' to other users. Reports of bunker spill in Algeciras Gibraltar says offers of help have been refused. Estonian player sees profit and revenue fall Shipping company posts loss against background of weak charter market and high bunker costs. Bunker prices falling in Singapore Hong Kong deliveries could be affected by typhoon. MOL disposes two vessels with bunkers onboard Vessels sent to breakers with bunkers onboard in attempt to cut losses amidst falling fuel prices and lack of cargoes, says GMS. South China fuel oil imports to remain stable in June Fuel oil imports heading for the bonded bunker market. International sectors 'could learn' from IMO Government support for IMO 'vital' and should be one of the main outcomes of the Rio+20 Summit, says ICS. 'Frustration' for VLCC owners even as bunker prices fall Spot worldscale rates 'falling even faster' than bunker prices, says Gibson. Taiwanese shipping firm to return to profit in 2012 Outlook for containership sector improving as overcapacity eases and bunker costs fall. Europe's first hybrid retrofit offically launched Rotterdam 'proud owner' of RT Adriaan, says the city's vice mayor.

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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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