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BRIEFS

September 20, 2012

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Maersk to unilaterally levy fines for overweight boxes from October 1 China's anti-Japanese demonstrations damage trade flows on both sides US ports experience 0.3pc decline in import container volumes in August China's Golden Week holiday to close 20pc of Asia-Europe shipping capacity Hamburg Sud exits chassis business at Portland, Seattle and Tacoma ports Experts: Sea-rail intermodal to cement Chongqing's logistics hub status SITC starts Far East-south east Asian/Indonesia loop with 1,200-TEUers Mumbai's Nehru Port ends hope of rekindling Singapore 4th terminal deal Russia's Global Ports first half profit falls 12pc as sales shrink 1.5pc Cargotec plans to retain majority stake in its Asia-listed subsidiary UK trucking happy with countervailing tax on continental truckers India needs major upgrade at Hyderabad to create top class air cargo hub Singapore Payload Asia names IBS Software IT Provider of the Year Rising corporate star Stephen Koller moves to take helm of AMI as CEO

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
BTL hosts its 23rd Golf Masters CISF personnel to be deployed on Indian merchant vessels Cochin Shipyard to set up new repair facility GAC appointed Sarjak's liner agent in Chennai MOL issues Environmental & Social Report 2012 MSC vessel facilitates record container movement at Le Havre Transpacific spot rates, Asia-USEC rates up Export Import Workshop's 28th batch from Oct. 20 India asks Japan to remove non-tariff barriers JN Port terminates contract with PSA for fourth container terminal JNPT bags 'Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar' L&T's Kattupalli port set to commence operations Portuguese ports hit by strike action as workers protest austerity cuts Security mock drill conducted at NMPT

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Port of Vancouver hires new director of finance The port of Vancouver (USA) welcomed Jeff Estuesta as director of finance and accounting on 1 August. Besides financial policies and planning, Estuesta also analyzes business opera... Etihad Cargo launches "Safeguard" valuable goods service The freight division of the UAE flag carrier Etihad has unveiled a new and highly secure valuable goods service called "Safeguard". Designed to support the requirements o... US truckload driver turnover surges in Q2 The annualized turnover rate for linehaul truckload fleets of all sizes surged in Q2/2012. The turnover of large fleets broke the 100% barrier for the first time in more than four ... Four cargo projects approved by FAA airport improvement programme H1/2012 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved AIP grants for four cargo projects: USD 660,708 for phase II of the apron construction (cargo apron) of Talladega municipal ai... Air China Cargo sending freighters to Amsterdam Air China Cargo has started scheduled freighter flights to Amsterdam (Netherlands) for the first time. The inaugural Air China Cargo scheduled flight arrived one week ago, followin... CSX implements temporary plan for Curtis Bay loading The US transport service provider CSX Transportation has implemented an interim plan to accommodate deliveries pending repairs to the Bayside coal pier, one of two piers at CSX's C... Wind turbines by rail - SNCF Geodis and Vestas initiate an industry shift The global logistics provider SNCF Geodis and Vestas, the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer, have launched a new concept in the transportation for wind turbine blades. For ... DB Schenker-Joyau changes crew at the top The German service provider DB Schenker has reorganized DB Schenker-Joyau, its road transport division in France. Philippe de Crécy - currently president of DB Schenker - became pr... Amsterdam Container Terminals to close down Amsterdam Container Terminals (ACT) will terminate operations on 1 January 2013. After losing the contract with its main customer The Grand Alliance in early 2010, ACT has not succ... Hellmann UK strengthen road freight network in Scandinavia Hellmann has announced an extension of its contract partnership with Itella Logistics in Finland. The new service will offer weekly departures to and from all of Hellmann UK's Brit... DB Schenker receives AEO certificate in Switzerland Schenker Schweiz AG, the Swiss subsidiary of the German service provider DB Schenker, was granted the status of authorised economic operator (AEO) by Switzerland's Federal Customs ... DSV Air & Sea implements new contract with BT Retail The British company BT Retail has awarded a three year ocean freight contract to DSV Air & Sea on the basis of its "innovation, whole life cost and ease of transition". The con... Post Nord buys Norwegian logistics company Harlem Transport The Scandinavian postal service provider Post Nord has bought another logistics company to strengthen its presence in the Norwegian market. Post Nord, the parent company of Sweden'...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
European sat nav systems move ahead BIW gets another $38.9 million for DDG 1000 work TUI Cruise newbuild to have ABB energy management package Otto Marine sells, charters back, work maintenance vessel Drydocks World completes another NDC jack-up project Longshoremen's strike could lead to more unrest Clay Maitland announces NAMEPA Award winners Vigor vies for OPC contract with Ulstein X-Bow design GL approves Goltens crankshaft repair process

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
ASCE report looks at failing US trade infrastructure Evergreen Line celebrates christening of L-type vessels Crowley Liner Services Group takes home Quest for Quality award Dredging work set to begin on Swinomish Navigation Channel Port of Seattle earns DOD honor for Guard, Reserve hiring program

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Open letter to Stephen Hammond All we ask is that you listen to industry concerns A traditional type of Tory Introducing the UK's new shipping minister VLCC owners raise spot rates after spate of Chinese interest Further chartering activity in week ahead to boost Middle East very large crude carriers spot market Shipping soars off the fiscal cliff Industry an ideal fit for risk-positive investment, says macroeconomics guru VLCC sales will top 2011 total as struggling owners offload tonnage A terrible third quarter will push owners to sell VLCCs Emerging market exposure boosts DP World's box prospects Drewry Maritime Equity Research compares ports giant to its peers Brightoil charters out new VLCC for one year to avoid dire spot market Rate of $20,000 per day proves the more attractive option for Chinese owner Rates haggling and extensions dominate box charter fixtures Busy week does not signal stronger market, say brokers Mozambique's LNG export potential faces hurdles The legacy of civil war destruction, a shortage of skilled labour and curbs on bringing in foreign workers must all be overcome before the gas can flow Exclusive: Owners must adjust to the 'old normal' and get back to the basics With the good times long gone, shipping will not go back to the boom period of 2004-2008 Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case drags on into autumn Reorganisation and show-cause hearings rescheduled for October Police treat master's death as avoidable accident UK police investigate fatal incident in general cargoship's hold Santos poised for $4.5bn expansion Brazil's biggest port declares itself open for investment in infrastructure and port facilities Philippines closes another maritime school Move follows EU criticisms about seafarer training standards Private equity owners value Scandlines at $1.8bn Banks invited to prepare ferry operator for 2013 sale Feeling lucky? Beware gloomy executive confidence surveys that create self-fulfilling prophecies Bank pulls plug on Classic International Hundreds of unpaid seafarers stranded Comment: Final curtain for Classic? One of the last of the remaining traditional cruise operators in Europe is under threat IUMI 2012: P&I clubs should invest in wreck removal equipment Insurance market must share the pain as marine risk becomes ever more complex IUMI 2012: Over-reliance on sanctions clauses dangerous for insurer Industry urged to turn its back on questionable business IUMI 2012: Insurance market takes centre stage in sanctions drama Industry tangled in 'jungle' of restrictions on trade with Iran NewLead gets low stock price notice from Nasdaq Owner has 180 days to boost price as it completes restructuring marathon Exclusive: Shipowners must prepare for a gradual rise in rates There will always be overcapacity in the market, says Swiss Re's Townsend Ezra raises $122m in perpetual bonds Singapore offshore contractor seeks to fortify balance sheet

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
China halves demand for iron ore BHP BILLITON reportedly warned today that China has cut its iron ore demand in half Oz slashes $21Bn off export forecast AUSTRALIA'S government was reported today to have slashed its fiscal-year revenue forecast for mining and energy exports by A$20Bn ($21Bn) All CIC ships out of action ALL FIVE Classic International Cruises ships look today to be out of action after more arrests were reported 'Bleeding money', drybulk defaults to rise CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis warned today drybulk charter defaults are likely to increase if rates don't rebound soon Ezra seeks to raise S$150M from securities SINGAPORE-listed Ezra Holdings said it has issued a second offering under its $500M multicurrency debt issuance programme Transneft mulls Socar cancellation RUSSIA'S government-controlled pipeline company Transneft is considering ending its contract to pump crude oil from Azerbaijan to the Novorossiysk, via Makhachkala in Dagestan Shipping confidence reversed SHIPPING confidence levels plunged in the three months to August to the lowest level for a year, Moore Stephens has found Capesize bookings get 'jolt' DAHLMAN Rose analyst Omar Nokta asserted today that China's stimulus plan is showing 'immediate effects' in the drybulk sector

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
FedEx Express Rate Hike Could Hit Slower Service Users Hardest FedEx Express users of slower services will bear more of the brunt of the parcel carrier's price hike than shippers... Lufthansa to Build Logistics Center at Frankfurt Airport Lufthansa plans to build a modern logistics center at Germany's Frankfurt Airport despite the ban on night flights there. ... MSC Adds Israel to Golden Gate Rotation Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding a port call at Haifa in Israel on both legs of its Golden Gate Service... DP World Orders 69 Cranes for Jebel Ali Port DP World has ordered 69 cranes for a new 4 million 20-foot-equivalent unit capacity terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali... Baltimore to Regain Midwest Cargo Through New CSX Terminal The Port of Baltimore could once again become a contender for import cargo bound for the Midwest as a result... New Locks Could Benefit Both Coasts, Aleman Says East Coast ports look forward with great anticipation to the completion of the Panama Canal expansion project in 2015, while... Scandlines Owners Eyeing Sale of German Ferry Line The joint owners of Scandlines are mulling the sale of Germany's biggest ferry line in 2013 in a move likely... Carriers Face Influx of New Capacity, Rate Issues Shipyards in 2013 will deliver more new container vessels than during any year in the history of the industry, but... Dubai Airport to Increase Freight Capacity A major upgrade of Dubai International Airport will increase freight capacity to more than 3.1 million tons per year by... China Takes Steps to Boost Exports China's efforts to remove trade barriers in a bid to boost exports are already being implemented at key ports. ... Carriers: Strike Surcharges a 'Prudent' Step Ocean carriers say plans to impose congestion surcharges if there's an International Longshoremen's Association work stoppage are precautionary steps and...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Indian tills get ready to ring Has the out-of-city mall destroyed the corner shop, or does the former complement the latter to best serve the customer? It is a debate that is sure to encourage ... CKYH confirms service withdrawal between Asia/Europe According to Alphaliner, the CKYH alliance will suspend its NE4 loop between Asia and Northern Europe at the end of September, instead of in the middle of October. ... PSA JNP deal breaks up Reports in India suggest that PSA International's (PSA) tender to build a fourth container terminal in the country's largest port complex, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, ... Le Havre claims 20% productivity gain One year after the implementation of France's national port reform legislation Le Havre's stevedores claim that efficiency has improved by over 20%, helping them ... Wan Hai launches new operating system at its Tokyo terminal Taiwan shipping line Wan Hai Lines has boosted the efficiency of its Tokyo terminal by installing a new IT operating system, as its original equipment was unable ... DP World UAE orders T3 equipment DP World UAE Region is to use both local and international companies for the manufacture, supply and installation of new container-handling equipment for its new ... US hits China with WTO 'illegal' auto subsidy complaint As the US Presidential campaign heats up, the incumbent Obama administration has filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization [WTO] alleging that China subsidised ... Peel Ports names Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2 Peel Ports has appointed international property and infrastructure group Lend Lease as principal contractor for Liverpool2, its new GBP300 million deep-water container ... Exolgan takes charge of another Liebherr crane The Exolgan Container Terminal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has taken delivery of its eighth Liebherr Container Cranes-designed and manufactured ship-to-shore gantry ...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
All in the family The chairman of Star Bulk Carrier's board of directors is handing over shares of the bulker owner to his two children. Drewry dabbles in equities A leading UK-based maritime research and advisory firm is looking to carve its name on the walls of an arena dominated by investment banks. What's an MLP? Most market insiders are familiar with the phrase master limited partnership (MLP) as the label defines some of the most notable names on Wall Street but not all truly understand the inner workings. Charter defaults persist Charter defaults may accelerate in the months to come if bulker rates continue to hover below breakeven, according to an analyst at Credit Suisse. Sales spur for Otto Otto Marine is set for a third quarter profit boost after completing the sale-and-leaseback of a maintenance vessel. Ofer dials back drillship Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling has given itself until the end of the year to decide on a drillship option at Samsung Heavy Industries. Al-Badri: enough oil Opec chief Abdullah al-Badri has played down talk Saudi Arabia is about to start increasing crude supply. Crewman trapped A Ghanaian seafarer suffered life-threatening injuries after becoming trapped between two hatches on a ship in Germany. Boost from Beijing A surge in capesize chartering activity yesterday is the first sign a Chinese stimulus package is being felt in the market, Dahlman Rose says. Wartsila supplies Exmar Finnish-owned Wartsila Hamworthy is to supply gas and engineering kit for Exmar's four Hyundai Mipo gas carriers. JES ends order drought China's JES International Holdings has announced its first newbuilding contract this year. K-Line 'forbids' China trips Growing hostilities between Japan and China have led K-Line to place a ban on executives travelling to the world's most populated country. Captain tumbled to death A cargoship captain died after falling into the hold of his vessel off the UK, local police say. Fire out on Tampen A blaze has been extinguished by crew on a Bourbon supply ship in Norway. Pacific view divided Evercore Partners has initiated coverage of Idan Ofer's Pacific Drilling with an equal weight tag. Scandlines sale mooted Private equity groups 3i and Allianz Capital Partners are reportedly looking to exit Baltic ferry group Scandlines. Billionaires do battle Two of Wall Street's biggest names are locked in dispute over the purchase of Navigator Holdings shares previously held by Lehman Brothers Inc. DFDS to plug in ships DFDS is to introduce onshore power supply facilities in three European ports as part of its bid to cut noise and emissions. Third CIC ship held A third cruiseship operated by Classic International Cruises (CIC) has been held over debts. Cargotec set for spin-off Cargotec says it will proceed with its plans for a separate listing of its marine business in Asia. Crewman's death probed Canadian police are investigating the death of a seafarer on a multipurpose cargoship en route from Nunavut. IMC eyes resources fund Fred Tsao's IMC Group has launched a takeover bid for an Australian commodities investment fund. Confidence hits new low Confidence levels in the shipping industry have fallen to a four-year low, according to a study by industry adviser Moore Stephens. US and China in drill first To most observers the US and China appear to have very little they can publicly agree on accept maybe one thing - the battle against piracy.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
'K' Line bans executive travel to China If an ILA strike happens... If a strike by the ILA or a lockout by employers occurs after the current contract expires, President Obama could use provisions within the Taft-Hartley Act to declare a national emergency and return the longshoremen and employers to the bargaining table. U.S. unions monitor Aussie port automation dispute The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) suggested that Patrick Stevedores, a subsidiary of Australian rail and ports operator Asciano Ltd., deceived them about their intention to fully automate its terminal at Port Botany in Sydney. Leone retires as Massport port director Michael A. Leone, port director at Massachusetts Port Authority, is retiring after 19 years at the agency. Under his leadership, Boston attracted container liner services from the Asia and improved both its cargo and cruise facilities. Envirotainer expands in Asia's pharma industry The refrigerated air cargo container maker foresees healthy expansion of its business in Asia Pacific, with the region expected to grow in pharmaceutical sales by 97 percent and account for 29 percent of global pharma sales by 2016. Expanded roles for UTi's Feitzinger, Berger Alliance Air Services' president to retire Schiphol Cargo names Ritsema top strategist Veracode's supply chain security testing program EU plans shipping emissions cuts The European Commission said it's considering a proposal in the coming months if the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is unable to reach an agreement on the means and measures for curbing ship emissions. Hamburg Süd to assess St. Petersburg winter fee Trimble buys Logicway Mahindra Satyam starts retail management service Ex-Im Bank boosts Air Tractor sales to Brazil U.S. contributes to WTO assistance program CORRECTION: Grand Alliance adds temporary Shanghai call to SSX rotation

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Russian oil major close to acquiring Romanian bunker player 'Talks are in progress and should be completed by the end of the year.' Prices continue falling in Fujairah Prices softer apart from Suez which showed minor gains. Big fall in prices recorded across Europe Prices stick to downward path. Surge in Russian fuel oil exports ahead of tax rise Duty set to climb by 6.3%. Saudi Arabia says oil prices are too high As fears mount that high prices will stall economic recovery. Low-sulphur incentive 'impossibly bureaucratic' 'Will shipowners pay money to subject themselves to sometimes impossible procedures?' Pricey low sulphur fuel 'bad for business', says cruise chief The cruise industry would like to work out a compromise. Spanish minister facing questions over links to bunkering 'It doesn't make a lot of sense for him bunkering is a polluting activity,' say opposition legislators. Shanghai firm plans $32 million bunker fleet expansion Intends to acquire bunker tankers to reduce costs from chartering vessels. Third cruise ship arrested Creditors act against ship in Montenegrin port. Bunker prices continue downward trend Bunker supplies at major Asian ports were fine on Wednesday. New traders join International Bunkering Koen Korstiaan den Boogert and Karen Moon join the company in Dubai and Singapore respectively. Singaporean maritime border talks 'ongoing' A series of meetings on the issue are taking place, say governments. DFDS to invest $9 million in cold ironing project Project forms part of its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, it says. Pirates attempt to siphon off bunkers foiled Pirates hijacked vessel and attempt to transfer its bunkers to another vessel. Waste heat recovery offers 'unique opportunity' to save fuel Half of energy produced by engines goes to heat rather than propulsion, says Alfa Laval. Lower bunkers prop up carriers' earnings Declining bunker costs amid rising freight rates have improved

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RAILWAY TRANSPORT

PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years

Warsaw

Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts

TRANSPORTATION

In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased

Rome

Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)

PORTS

The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development

London

Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference

SHIPYARDS

MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia

Prague

It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area

Geneva

It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.

ASSOCIATIONS

The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed

Rome

Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term

ENVIRONMENT

PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector

Singapore

It is the first port operator to join the project

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September

Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

SHIPYARDS

Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027

PORTS

New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera

Venice

The first ship will land in October

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine

Hamburg

It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs

PORTS

Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)

SEAFARERS

Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed

London

Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations

TRADE

New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy

Paris

Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence

PORTS

Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April

Beijing

In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities

Padua

The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

PORTS

Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin

The Spice

Musso: a crucial step for our company

SHIPYARDS

The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone

PORTS

U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes

Washington

Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.

SAFETY & SECURITY

European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub

Brussels

The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.

PORTS

The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed

Taranto

Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

SEAFARERS

Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships

London

There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed

TRUCKING

The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well

Bern

The extension is planned starting from 2029

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%

Anjara

37.6 million tons of cargo moved

PORTS

The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper

Coper

In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

SHIPPING

More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation

Copenhagen

This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum

SHIPPING

Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy

Rome

Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport

INSURANCE

While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.

Munich

Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses

PORTS

US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China

Arlington/Sydney

They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport

Rome

Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group

LOGISTICS

F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group

Milan

The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.

SHIPPING

MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders

Tokyo

The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"

Venice

Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation

SHIPPING

ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government

Buenos Aires/London

Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

TRADE

G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia

Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia

In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed

Rome

Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros

ECONOMY

The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"

Brussels

In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%

Brussels

Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%

Naples

-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital

ACCIDENTS

Destroyer launch failed in North Korea

Pyongyang

The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un

SHIPPING

FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade

Washington

Initial 90-day period for public comment

PORTS

While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal

Genoa

We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June

SHIPPING

António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security

New York

Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days

COMPANIES

Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco

Hamilton

Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies

Bern

The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

CRUISES

In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%

Los Angeles

The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars

TRUCKING

Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito

Rome

Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests

TRUCKING

Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged

Modena

It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation

PORTS

Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025

Hamburg

In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%

LOGISTICS

Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled

Brussels

Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

SHIPPING

Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive

Haifa

Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Paris

They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030

SHIPPING

WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong

Washington

The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)

Marseille

Revenues up +12.1%

INDUSTRY

ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry

Szczecin/Brussels

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%

Genoa

In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports

Ankara

In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia

The Spice

The board of directors has been renewed

ASSOCIATIONS

The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October

Victoria

Event titled "Connections"

CHARITY

Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research

Rome

Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors

Genoa

The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted

SHIPYARDS

Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saint Nazaire

The ship will debut in Alaska

ASSOCIATIONS

Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade

Port Cervo

ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia

PORTS

Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents

Rome

If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution

Rome

Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies

INDUSTRY

MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence

Augusta

Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence

COMPANIES

The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation

Trieste

They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto

Munich

Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks

Bern

The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment

PORTS

In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%

Augusta

Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania

PORTS

Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco

Munich

The Italian Pavilion inaugurated

PORTS

One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks

Odessa

PORTS

Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa

Genoa

First entry of 45 units from next month

ASSOCIATIONS

Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports

Tangier

The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin

COMPANIES

In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues

Genoa

Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

EDUCATION

ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools

Rome

The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.

INSTITUTIONS

Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy

Rome

Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome

LOGISTICS

European automotive logistics must look to the world

Brussels

Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%

Genoa

Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded

AVIATION

Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport

Schindellegi

They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.

PORTS

Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System

Leghorn

Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year

MEETINGS

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MARITIME SERVICES

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation

Trieste

Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration

SHIPYARDS

Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened

Piraeus

It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal

Slavkow

From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU

PORTS

CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong

Marseille

It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs

INDUSTRY

Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli

Genoa

Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali

SHIPPING

Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company

Tallinn

The Algiers company was founded last year

LOGISTICS

ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good

Rome

D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability

PORTS

Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia

The Spice

SAFETY & SECURITY

New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea

Rome

It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN

Schindellegi/Madrid

It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline

Oslo

Baack: Container market continues to show resilience

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea

Trieste

Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh

COMPANIES

Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)

London

The transaction will be completed early next month

PORTS

Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins

Catania

Intervention worth over two million euros

PORTS

The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona

Ancona

COMPANIES

GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification

Genoa

It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance

INDUSTRY

ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop

Zurich

The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.

PORTS

The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined

Rome

LOGISTICS

MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller

Zurich

The company is headquartered in Zurich

SHIPPING

Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million

Athens

It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April

Los Angeles/New York

In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)

The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law

Rixi: important measure for road haulage

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter

Athens

Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea

Naples

SAFETY & SECURITY

Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics

Genoa

Creation of a national fund urged

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement

Rome

The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.

PORTS

DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous

Damascus

An investment of 800 million dollars is planned

PORTS

Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April

Long Beach/Hong Kong

Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

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

Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports

Rome

Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

US has its eye on Greek ports

(Kathimerini)

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ANPAN

Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani

Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025

››› File

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

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