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BRIEFS

April 20, 2012

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Hanjin Shipping joins ABX and TLS loops to expand east Med service Emirates to launch two services to East Africa with CMA CGM from May 11 Fujian invests US$2.38 billion on roads and waterways in first quarter G6 runs 8,100-TEU ships from Far East weekly into APM T Gothenberg Xiamen's cross-strait fruit imports from Taiwan doubles in first quarter Evergreen adds Japan-Thailand-Vietnam service through slot buying Tibet lays in roads, to spend 178pc more in this 5-year plan than last KMTC joins Emirates, Hapag-Lloyd, RCL's Far East to India service Beijing freight forwarders achieve US$20 billion in revenue in 2011 Dachser revenue up 13pc to US$5.9 billion, credits air-sea logistics boom Evergreen to launch Malacca Strait Malaysia-Indonesia feeder April 28 Seaspan receives Cosco Hope, seventh of eight 13,100-TEU containerships UASC takes delivery of eighth of nine 13,000-TEUers from Samsung Malaysia's MISC disposes of assets, speeds exit from container services TAMP rejects PSA plea for 15pc hike, by slashing terminal rates 12.2pc Charleston box volume up 2pc in fiscal year to date, but up 12pc in March DP World JV Visakha Container Terminal enjoys record year in 2011 Wuhan, China's fourth passenger city, adds Paris to its flight list SIA Cargo adds destinations in partnership with budget airline Scoot US and Brazil implement aviation private public partnership Amerijet extends Central American freight coverage to Managua, Nicaragua

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AKE report shows surge in Somali piracy in March BCHAA organises training programme on how to be successful as a service provider Hamburg Süd 2011: Another challenging year in global shipping MANSA launches 'Foundation course on shipping logistics' Shipping Secretary commends work being done by Kandla Seafarers Welfare Association India showing positive signs: OECD Ore exports only after meeting local demand: SC

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APRIL 19, 2012
Eritrean Airlines back to Frankfurt Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) takes over cargo handling for Eritrean Airlines. Frankfurt had last been approached by Eritrean Airlines in the summer of 2009; back then FCS had be... Record results for Deutsche Bahn The German rail service provider Deutsche Bahn raised its turnover to the record level of EUR 37.9 billion in fiscal 2011, an increase of 10.1% or EUR 3.5 billion. The company's tr... Network Rail awards framework agreements for railway re-signalling The British infrastructure company, Network rail, has awarded framework agreements for re-signalling the railway with ETCS Level 2. Starting in April 2012, the collaborative agreem... Canada takes next step to reduce harmful HGV emissions The Canadian government is proposing regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, including large pick-up trucks, short/long-hau... Vanguard appoints general manager airfreight for Southeast Asia Vanguard Logistics Services, located in Sydney (Australia) has promoted Collin Rozario to the position of general manager airfreight - South Pacific and Southeast Asia. This promot... Garuda Indonesia buys Airbus and casts eyes on Auckland Garuda Indonesia has placed a firm order with Airbus for eleven more A330-300 widebody aircraft. The equipment will join the carrier's fleet between 2013 and 2017. Garuda currently... 25% of Bilbao's traffic stems from America The port of Bilbao (Spain) reported that its traffic with the American continent amounted to 7.8 million t in 2011, 5% more than in 2010. This traffic accounts for almost 25% of th... Canada concludes new air transport agreements in the Americas Canada has concluded air transport agreements with several states in the Americas. A first-time agreement with Colombia, one of Canada's largest air transport markets in South Amer... Ceva Iberia appoints new business development director Ceva Logistics recently appointed Izaskun Barquin as its business development director in Spain and Portugal. She will be responsible for implementing the company's business develo... CMA CGM and Maersk reshuffle Asia-South Africa and Mozambique services The French container shipping company CMA CGM is reshuffling its services on the Asia - South Africa and Mozambique trades in partnership with Denmark's Maersk Line (ML). As from 2... CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines resigns Royal Jordanian (RJ) CEO Hussein Dabbas submitted his resignation on 17 April. It will take effect on 1 June. Dabbas has held this position since 2009. RJ is going through a diffic... P&O Ferrymasters to expand Eastern Europe fleet The UK-based transport service provider P&O Ferrymasters is planning a major expansion of own-asset road operations in eastern Europe by basing its hallmark Yellow Fleet traile... FedEx is in talks to buy French express carrier Tat Express The US CEP and logistics giant FedEx Corp is holding talks about the acquisition of the French courier and transport company Tat Express. Tat Express was founded in 1976, currently... Agility wins heavylift contract to move railway wagons from Spain to Kazakhstan Global logistics provider Agility has won a contract to transport 420 railway wagons from Spain to Kazakhstan for Talgo, a leading Spanish manufacturer of railway wagons and c... DBL Logistics delivers growth with support from HSBC DBL Logistics, the Sheffield (Great Britain)-based haulage and logistics company, is planning to double in size with the development of a new purpose built distribution centre, in ... Hamburg Süd increases volumes and revenue in 2011 The German shipping company Hamburg Süd, a member of the Oetker Group, increased its container transport volumes by 9% to 3.1 million teu in 2011. Last year's revenue increased by ...

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APRIL 19, 2012
Panel of experts to assess recommendations of cruise industry... Ingram to buy U.S. United Barge Line from United Maritime... Kirsi Tikka to head up ABS Europe Division Agreement with Hanjin gives Huntington Ingalls subsidiary access... Viking River signs MOA for cruise ships with Fincantieri

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APRIL 19, 2012
FESCO plans expansion of business with Port of Everett Columbia River Coast Guard holding ship for failing inspections House subcommittee proposes $1 billion for harbor maintenance Port of Vancouver, USA marks first vessel of second hundred years General Dynamics NASSCO starts work on Navy MLP

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APRIL 19, 2012
Talk sweeps market that NYK is poised to order LNG newbuildings Potential for orders seen as Japan's demand for liquefied natural gas continues at record levels Supramax market in new rally Soy and sugar cargoes boost South Atlantic rates TEN annual report reveals covenant breaches One scenario would require $65.4m additional security Putin poised to cut taxes for Russian Arctic development Russian premier announces fresh stimulus as Lloyd's report highlights need for thorough risk assessment of activity Shtokman delays expose Arctic investment risks Partners have yet to commit to final-phase investment Keeping the turbines turning Life on the small support vessels which serve windfarms raises questions about safety Sudan halts oil exports Tensions in northeast Africa cut supply of light, sweet crude to Asia TEN to realise $65m gross proceeds from follow-on issue Tsakos Foundation to take 2m shares Shooting ducks? Industry urgently needs to agree rules on use of force Boxship capital inflows are 'illogical' Investors destroy value and drive down slot costs Nord/LB to keep ship financing flat Lender will focus on existing customers Profits rise at Keppel offshore and marine Buoyant oil prices drive 66% revenue hike Shipowners divided over rules for use of force IMIF delegates at loggerheads over what constitutes 'proportional' force OOCL reports dip in first-quarter revenues Lower Asia-Europe revenues undermine volume growth US ports in line for record $1bn dredging cash Washington recommends largest annual drawdown from Harbour Maintenance Trust Fund ABS moves Middle East operations into Singapore-based division Classification society sees growing business ties between Dubai, Singapore and India Suspected Somali pirate base hit by unidentified warplanes Operation Atalanta said it was not involved, despite EU endorsing attacks by land Container pricing The challenge is to prove that box shipping really can consistently earn a decent rate of return HHI to build two long range tankers for Sun Enterprises Compared to medium range vessels, new LR orders are rarely seen Pacific Basin Shipping sees buying opportunities emerging in tough market Hong Kong handysize and handymax specialist says partial recovery is only temporary Port Botany dockers end dispute Asciano and union agree pay and productivity deal Kingpin's arrest highlights failure of prosecutions to halt piracy Garaad could stand trial in Iran but others will take his place Dry bulk bucks Irish ports downturn Volumes fall for all other traffic segments Exclusive: EU journal names CF Sharp 'an IRISL front' Crew supplier remains IMEC member despite Brussels claim TEN follow-on pricing stalls Company share value falls 16% in a day NOL's five-year bonds raise $320m Singapore-listed box line raises cash after failing to sell perpetual bonds Top Ships takes a battering Shelf registration knocks share price Intra-Asia carriers press for general rates increase IADA seeks extra $200 per teu in two hikes by end May Royal Caribbean chief backs cruise industry to ride out spate of casualties Costa Concordia was an anomaly but industry is coming together to improve safety measures, says Richard Fain

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APRIL 19, 2012
Cruise safety panel named THE Cruise Lines International Association today appointed an independent panel to vet safety policy changes in the wake of the Costa Concordia tragedy Water tunnel to aid deepening NEW YORK has unveiled a $250M scheme to build a water tunnel in its harbour that will help the port in its quest to deepen to 15.2m ABG-PSA joint venture falls apart THE PSA International of Singapore and Mumbai-based ABG Ports consortium, which bagged the fourth container terminal project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), has parted ways Keppel Corp's profits surge SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp said today that 1Q2012 profit surged 141% year-on-year to S$751M ($600M), helped in part by good demand for rigs Mexican standoff at Northern Shipyard NORTHERN Shipyard of St.Petersburg now has two chief executives, as the state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) tries to consolidate its control of the yard, and the management under Andrei Fomichev fight back Container freight rate rise surprise A SHARP increase in spot freight rates in container shipping prior to General Rate Increases (GRI) major carriers had announced from 1 April has come as a positive surprise, according to a senior shipping analyst Car carriers receive good news for Japan NEWS from two industry majors in Japan indicating rising demand for car carrier capacity and continued subdued supply growth underlines the strength of the market, according to a Norwegian shipping analyst WilPower dry docking brought forward AWILCO LNG, the listed Norwegian LNG carrier, has decided to bring forward the dry docking of the 1983-built WilPower by two months to May Teekay issues NK700M bonds TEEKAY LNG Partners, the New York listed lng and tanker shipping company that is part of the Teekay group has issued NK700M in senior unsecured bonds maturing in May 2017 in the Norwegian bond market, the company said in a statement today Asian shipping seeks efficiencies ASIAN shipping will become more efficient in the future, in response to global trends, believes Noël Jelsma, Asia Pacific regional director for the Finnish support systems provider Eniram

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APRIL 19, 2012
Prince Rupert Container Volume Doubled in March Container volumes at the Port of Prince Rupert, Canada, doubled last month compared to March 2011 because of generic growth... Port Manatee OKs Expansion Project The Manatee County Port Authority has approved a $13 million contract for a 584-foot berth extension and a 10-acre container... Georgia Ports Have Record Month for Tonnage The Georgia Ports Authority handled a record 2.37 million tons of cargo in March, including 2.03 million tons of containerized... US Intermodal Volume Rises 1.6 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending April 14 rose 1.6 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent the previous week,... US Ports Could Get $1 Billion in Federal Dredging Aid U.S. ports in fiscal 2013 would get $1 billion for maintenance dredging, the largest annual federal award for navigation work,... Qantas Launches Air Cargo Service to Chongqing Qantas Freight Enterprises' first scheduled freighter service linking Australia to the Chinese manufacturing hub of Chongqing and the U.S. will... NS, KCS Launch US-Mexico 53-Foot Box Service Norfolk Southern Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway are expanding their intermodal rail service linking Mexico and the U.S. by... Vos Logistics Revenue up 5 Percent Vos Logistics' revenue grew 5 percent in 2011 from a year ago to $333 million as the Dutch trucking and... Werner Enterprises Profit Soars 30 Percent Steady improvement in demand for trucking and non-asset logistics services boosted Werner Enterprises first quarter net profit 30 percent ... OOCL Volume Up, Revenue Down in First Quarter Orient Overseas Container Line's first quarter volume revenue slipped 0.9 percent to $1.3 billion despite a 5.4 percent rise in... Hanjin Joins VSAs to Med, Turkey Hanjin Shipping in May will join other Asia-based carriers in a vessel-sharing agreement to expand its presence in the East... Ingram to Buy US United Barge Line Ingram Barge has agreed to acquire U.S. United Barge Line, a company with 17 towboats, almost 650 barges and approximately... UP Reports Record Revenue on Slight Volume Growth Union Pacific saw first quarter revenue rise 14 percent year-over-year to $5.1 billion, as double-digit increases in four of its... Logistics Group Dachser Revenue up 13 Percent Dachser's 2011 revenue jumped by 13 percent from a year ago to more than $5.6 billion as the German logistics... Seaspan Takes Delivery of 13,100-TEU Ship Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan has taken delivery of a seventh in a series of eight ships with capacities of 13,100... Major Ocean Carriers Set India Freight Rate Increases Several major container carriers plan to implement general rate increases on trades to and from the Indian Subcontinent that are... U.S.-Japan Imports, Exports Jump Japanese exports to the United States surged 23.9 percent in March from a year earlier, to $12.7 billion, on strong... Maersk Resumes Europe-Asia Bookings Maersk Line has started taking bookings again for cargo from North Europe to Asia following a near month-long suspension. ... Maersk Plans Other Daily Maersk Services Maersk Line plans to duplicate its Asia-Europe Daily Maersk service on other global trade lanes in future, but it is...

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APRIL 19, 2012
Hanjin gets more serious about Eastern Europe Hanjin has announced plans to become more deeply involved in trade between Asia and Eastern Europe by chartering slots on CSCL/K Line/PIL and Wan Hai's existing ... Index-linked freight contracts still not the answer Evergreen ups ante in Intra-Asia trade Evergreen is boosting its Intra-Asia offerings with a new feeder route between the Port of Belawan [Sumatra, Indonesia] and Malaysia scheduled to be launched at ... OOCL: benefitting from low exposure to Asia - Europe The Q1 2012 interims will be the first barometer of the financial health of ocean carriers and perhaps explain the shock and awe tactics of the liners in their ... Supply/demand balance still out of kilter The liner shipping industry faces another difficult two years as supply remains out of balance with demand, with freight rates, despite recent strong increases ... Maersk Line: 'The listening carrier' At least that is how Lucas Vos, the carrier's recently appointed chief commercial officer, wants customers to view the operator. He thinks that the carrier's 'New ... Rotterdam feels the downturn chill Europe's biggest boxport saw its container traffic decline by 4% in the first three months of this year, compared to the first quarter of 2011, but Rotterdam's ...

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APRIL 19, 2012
CMA CGM brings in ESL French line joining forces with Dubai operator for re-launched Asia to East Africa loop. Nakilat profit flat Qatari LNG carrier owner says earnings little changed from a year ago. Cosco Corp seals two more Singapore-listed shipbuilder racks up another drilling rig order for one of its Chinese yards. Tsakos clan coughs up more Leading shareholder digs deeper than expected as Tsakos Energy Navigation pushes through $65m fundraiser. Boxship and tug collide Vorwarts dented as engine fails on Navigia's Sirrah at Brunsbuttel on the Kiel Canal. Keppel margins squeezed Singapore-listed rigbuilder's revenue soars but lower value jobs rein in earnings growth. Bolivia probes Iran switches Land-locked country will axe 15 Iranian-controlled ships from register if evidence of sanctions violations found. Crew held after deaths Two Chinese seafarers arrested in Japan following collision in which two fishermen are feared dead. OOCL lifts volumes Hong Kong line posts first quarter cargo growth, but average revenue per teu down 6%. Fincantieri wins Viking twins Italian yard to build a pair of 45,000-gt cruiseships for Torstein Hagen's Viking Ocean Cruises. Vinashin eight appeal Former Vietnam yard group chairman Pham Thanh Binh and other executives contest jail terms for financial mismanagement. Boxship goes hard aground Finnish authorities say ballast tanks leaking on Jungerhans' Phoenix J off Rauma. Zaliv earnings slashed Ukrainian shipyard reports slim profit for 2011 as revenue falls back. Samjin slumps to loss Korean shipbuilder logs deficit in tough 2011 as revenue drops 46%. Sun shines for HHI Livanos group's Sun Enterprises linked to order for two products tankers at world's biggest shipbuilder. Awilco LNG extends WilGas Oslo-listed LNG start-up extends charter contract with Petrobras, as WilPower heads for early drydocking.

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APRIL 19, 2012
Kewill adds cloud parcel support BizSlate's small business supply chain cloud Truck replacement incentive, volumes rise in Charleston OOCL's Q1 hit by stagnant Asia-Europe trade CMA CGM shakes up Asia-Southern Africa network Two House bills could help ports Hanjin expands to Black Sea CMA CGM opens Mumbai head office FedEx Freight expands in western Canada Parcel handlers try hydraulic hybrids

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APRIL 19, 2012
Liability limits raised as IMO adopts amendments to 1996 Protocol Limits have become inadequate 'to cover the costs of claims, especially those arising from incidents involving bunker fuel spills' says IMO. Prices mixed in Rotterdam, Hamburg Variable views on product avails in Rotterdam. Aegean's Jamaica terminal plans hinging on 'adequate financing' Company still 'considering' land-based storage terminal but may sell the site instead. Prices firm in Fujairah Prices mixed in South African ports. Fuel oil stocks plunge to 13-week low Singapore inventories decline by 20.7% on thin arbitrage arrivals. Workshop on ISO 8217:2010 specification and test methods Two day workshop organised by the Energy Institute taking place in London in early May. Bunker players serving a 'credit challenged' industry 'Global economic chaos' to continue for some time, Stebbins tells IBC in Oslo. Bunker prices largely up in Asia Demand 'average' across most of the key Asian ports on Thursday. Dry bulk shipping 'generally in crisis' Dry bulk rates this year to decline from 2011 levels, says Pacific Basin. Cruise industry ECA 'sulphur averaging' method on thin ice Model that might allow higher sulphur fuel to be used near low density pollution areas 'has not gone down well' with regulators. East China fuel stocks up 23% Stocks expected to decline in the coming week amid stronger demand from bonded bunker traders. Rising bunkers curb 'real' gains in box rates Bunker price increase bearing down on earnings even as box freight index nears all-time high. Global gas conference to discuss LNG as bunker fuel New session at Gastech 2012 will highlight benefit of using LNG to power ships and domestic transport.

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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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