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BRIEFS

March 22, 2012

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*Shipping News* Little left to short with shipping stocks slump The shipping industry is offering fewer targets for investors betting on declining share prices after its 80 biggest listed companies lost US$99 billion of market value in four years, hedge-fund managers said. India buyers ask Iran to bear oil insurance risk Indian oil buyers are asking Iran to bear the insurance risk for transporting its crude as tighter Western sanctions make it more difficult to buy Teheran's principal export, industry sources said yesterday.

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Cosco to levy US$500/TEU rate hike from Asia to South America April 15 MSC to increase freight rates US$300/TEU from Far East to New Zealand Korea's Hanjin Shipping adds two more loops to transpacific coverage Hanjin and Cosco jointly unveil Far East-Gulf of Mexico loop April 28 New Zealand court reinstates sacked dockers until legalities settled Grand Alliance increases ship sizes calling at Charleston to 5,400 TEU Guangzhou Railway Group signs cooperation agreement with three ports Qingdao port targets rise from 370 million to 400 million tonnes in 2012 Port of Ngqura in South Africa to quadruple capacity to 2 million TEU APM Terminals opens 700 metre-long berth at Savona-Vado container terminal CEVA signs five-year deal to provide logistics to Forum Sport in Spain DB Schenker Rail opens logistics base at Blanc Mesnil to access Paris Hong Kong's ExCo approves in principle US$17 billion third runway project Virgin Atlantic Cargo welcomes Hollywood's canine superstar 'Uggie' CEVA opens multi-user warehouse near Ontario Airport near LA

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AMTOI's session on cross border transaction on March 26 Asia-Europe trade takes new boxship capacity Baltics main sea freight index rises to two-month high Dredging Corp set to boost capacity ISSA encourages ship suppliers to go green Leading policymakers to grace BHP 2012 conference Not paying ransom would be massively detrimental to the industry: InterManager President NYK in World's Most Ethical Companies list Commissioning of Petronet's Puthuvypeen LNG terminal likely by Dec. KoPT to invite EoIs for captive barge jetties Pak dirty cargo terminal to be ready for operations by 2015 Last-mile connectivity projects bring respite to user industries Govt to compile National Business Facilitation Grid Merchandise exports could slow down, warns Survey

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MARCH 21, 2012
BNSF cut customers' CO2 emissions substantially in 2011 The US transport service provider BNSF significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions in 2011 by shipping freight by rail instead of moving goods entirely by road. In 2011, custome... L.I.T. takes delivery of 50, 4 m high Kögel Mega P55s L.I.T. AG, a transport specialist based in Brake (Germany), has augmented its vehicle fleet by the addition of 50 new height-optimised Kögel Mega P55 trailers. This type of vehicle... Cargobull presents innovative tarpaulin to speed up HGV loading/unloading The German vehicle manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has presented an innovative truck tarpaulin that speeds up truck loading and unloading processes. The product, known as a Speed Cu... OPDR upgrades services to Portugal and Spain The German short sea shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) revamped its Portugal, Canary Islands and Spanish mainland services on 7 March. Prior to... Brussels airport changes cargo team Brussels airport has made a series of changes to strengthen its cargo business unit in order to cope with the increased work and projects at Brucargo. Piet Demunter, who started th... Cathay Pacific suffered from high fuel prices and low cargo demand The Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific announced that in 2011 the core business of the group was materially affected by instability and uncertainty in the world's major economi... Azerbaijan's transport ministry announces USD 1.1 billion tender for new port Azerbaijan's ministry of transport is issuing a USD 1.1 billion tender for the construction of a new port, as the energy-rich former Soviet republic looks to become a major trade h... GOL plans service to the USA The Brazilian airline GOL has submitted a route right request to the country's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate a São Paulo (Brazil) to Miami Fl service, its f... Qatar Airways starts daily flights to Rwanda Served from today on (21 March), Kigali is the third destination launched by the Qatar Airways so far this year and its latest to the African continent. In February, the airline ... InterRail subsidiary RailService acquires UralRail RailService Ltd, a Moscow-based subsidiary of the Swiss InterRail Group, has acquired the rolling stock owner UralRail, likewise located in Moscow. UralRail, which was founded in 1... Ceva France gets new CEO The international logistics service provider Ceva has chosen Franck Chevret to manage its logistics and freight activities in France. He reports to the CEO of northern Europe, Leig... An additional managing director for Polzug Intermodal The German intermodal service provider Polzug is getting an additional managing director in the shape of Peter Plewa. In his last position he was managing director of HHLA Intermod... Geisseler Transport AG facing bankruptcy Geisseler Transport AG, headquartered in Pratteln near Basel (Switzerland), has had to report insolvency and is facing closure. The plan to turn the firm around has failed despite ... BabyCare selects Menlo Worldwide China for distribution and warehouse management Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China), the global logistics subsidiary of the US company Con-way Inc, will handle the North China distribution and warehouse management for BabyCare Inc... WCA family week conference sets new record The 2012 WCA family week conference set a new record when over 2,150 freight forwarders descended on the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre between 4 and 11 March. The

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MARCH 21, 2012
Vantage Drilling to add DSME newbuild drillship to fleet CLIA seeks greater transparency on casualty reporting Hapag-Lloyd reports $38 million loss for 2011 Hercules Offshore to acquire jack-up from Diamond Offshore CARB has funds to guarantee loans for vessel emission reduction

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MARCH 21, 2012
Federal Railroad Administrator visits Port of Vancouver rail project Coast Guard Port Captains make multiple bar closures NYK continues string of ethical company honors Suit filed against Port of Anacortes over public access to Seafarers' park Mitsui training center holds first graduation event

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MARCH 21, 2012
Nordic iron ore output on the rise Exports via Baltic ports and Narvik likely to grow How to spend it Smart money is on product tankers and offshore Apply energy-saving changes now Reducing built-in engine power is not the only way to get the right EEDI value Are ships idle or simply resting? Shipping must clamp down on layup elasticity Green grants for SMEs Haven Gateway low carbon project aims to take freight off the road and on to rail Cold reality returns to VLCC market Earnings dip below $30,000 per day after higher vessel speeds result in tonnage build-up Ports of Auckland re-enters talks with union Court decision forces further negotiation Exclusive: Delta International ponders Allied Maritime legal action Greek owner a target for $20m in legal claims Report slams Australian cabotage changes Proposals will increase costs by 16%, study claims Gas glut good for the US economy LNG shipping to stay tight for 18 months CMA 2012: USCG chief slams 'paper tiger' ISM Code Costa Concordia case exposed serious shortcomings Insurers fear US will force link between piracy and terrorism Certain governments believe that banning ransom payments would end Somali piracy Safe Bulkers share offering raises $37m Proceeds pumped into new tonnage, capital expenditure and debt Index signals global trade growth Seasonally adjusted box handling rises 4% Chinese coal imports triple as Australia returns to form Rising imports into China seen from Mongolia and North Korea Japan and 10 EU states exempt from US sanctions against Tehran Breathing space for countries that reduce their oil imports from Iran Liberian iron ore mine exports 1m tonnes of ore Beginning of African iron ore renaissance Spring equinox for boxships Brokers hail 'breath of fresh air' as market indices rise Hapag-Lloyd posts $38m net loss Box lines' price war is over, says Behrendt China puts its foot on the gas Australia provided largest volumes in February, signalling its rise among the ranks of suppliers Yang Ming delays five boxships Taiwan carrier ordered 4,500 teu vessels for delivery this year China slashes imports of Iranian oil by 45% Pressure mounts to source alternative oil supplies Dry bulk tonne-mile demand to suffer Chinese iron ore imports to grow, but import distances shorten Greek seafarers end strike Ferries moving as government grapples with pension costs China hints at intervention for ailing industry China debates ways and means to rescue cash-strapped carriers Oh, please The industry trade groups have been vocal in criticising governments on piracy, but do politicians listen? German ports record 16% annual box growth Figure 200,000 teu shy of 2008 record Vantage buys drillship from Nobu Su Vessel to drill for Petrobras in Gulf of Mexico Tyne reports 66% surge in cargo volumes Cars, containers and wood pellet bulk cargo all hit record levels in 2011 APM Terminals planning for 22,000 teu boxships Ultra-large vessels are already in service and even larger vessels will follow, says APMT chief

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MARCH 21, 2012
US eases oil import penalties ELEVEN countries have been exempted for 180 days from penalties imposed by the US as a result of reducing their oil imports from Iran HHI wins OSC LNG carrier OMAN Shipping Co has announced that it has placed a new order at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai HI for an LNG carrier DHT pays 'steep price' SHARES of NYSE-listed tanker owner DHT plunged 26% yesterday following its announcement of a highly discounted equity sale Scrubber equation uncertain AN owner's decision on whether to install an emissions scrubber is inherently complicated by unknown variables, explained Interntanko deputy MD Katharina Stanzel Drybulk demand growth seen to accelerate 2013 Tonne-mile demand in drybulk shipping should accelerate markedly next year, lifted by strong iron ore exports from Brazil and Australia, which should also lead to a better fleet utilisation rate of the fleet in 2013, a shipping analyst says Supply-demand fundamentals halt VLCC rally THE week-long rise in VLCC rates retreated yesterday as charterers resisted owners' demand for higher rates Oz drybulk congestion rises BAD weather has reversed the easing snarls in Australian drybulk ports Drybulk 'eco design effect' looms IF next-generation, fuel-efficient bulkers meet promised specifications, a new wave of orders could ensue despite overcapacity Maersk halts Far East bookings Maersk Line informed its European export customers yesterday that it will not accept further bookings to the Far East for now APM prepares for 22,000teu ships A senior APM Terminals executive has called on terminal operators to start getting themselves ready to accommodate 22,000teu container carriers Skaugen plans $60M bonds issue I.M. Skaugen, the listed Norwegian LPG carrier and lighterage tanker operator, says it is planning a bond issue of at least NK350M ($60M), five weeks after it raised NK400M on the Oslo market Ust Luga gains 6% box discount UST LUGA'S brand-new container terminal won a government handout this week in its bid to attract container volumes away from St Petersburg port BLT renegotiating charter rates EMBATTLED Indonesian chemical shipping specialist PT Berlian Laju Tanker is renegotiating charter rates for its existing chartered-in tonnage, Fairplay has learnt LNG challenges persist in SE Asia DEMAND for liquefied natural gas as fuel may be growing in southeast Asia, but the sub-region still faces production and storage challenges, an industry roundtable in Singapore heard More box ships on Asia-EC South America THE Asia-EC South America route has seen substantial box ship deployment over the past two years, said Braemar Seascope

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MARCH 21, 2012
D.A. Landis Pleads Guilty to Driver Log Fraud The owner of a Pennsylvania trucking company who pushed drivers to violate hours of service limits could spend years in... APM Terminals Says Ports Must Prepare for Giant Ships APM Terminals said ports must start to draw up plans now to handle the future generation of giant container ships... Senate Democrats Blast House GOP Transport Extension Democratic Senate leaders, along with Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, urged House Republicans to adopt their two-year transport bill... Lufthansa Cargo Doubles Detroit Flights, Adds China Services Lufthansa Cargo is adding three new destinations in China and ramping up its recently launched freighter service to Detroit in... Kemmsies Discusses Economic Case for Infrastructure (Video) Moffatt & Nichol Chief Economist Walter Kemmsies discusses the need for U.S. transportation infrastructure investment. He spoke at the annual... NAFTA Trade Value Hit Record High in 2011 The value of surface transportation trade between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners Canada and... XPO Logistics Raises $137 Million in Stock Offering XPO Logistics raised $136.7 million through a public stock offering, exceeding its initial expectations as it secured funds for acquisitions... Jaguar Land Rover to Make Cars with Chery in China Jaguar Land Rover, a unit of India's Tata Motors, is forming a joint venture with Chery Automobile of China to... NYSA's Curto Responds to Waterfront Commission Report Inefficient work and pay practices criticized by the Waterfront Commission should be addressed "at the bargaining table - not publicly... Hapag-Lloyd Posts $38.3 Million Net Loss Hapag-Lloyd swung to a net loss of $38.3 million in 2011 from a $565 million profit in 2010. But... Waterfront Commission Blasts NY-NJ Port Job Practices Hiring and work practices at the Port of New York and New Jersey breed inefficiency, favor "a privileged few," and... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Stay Steady Spot rates on the trans-Pacific trade stayed flat week-over-week this week after a 13.6 percent jump last week that followed... Hanjin, Cosco to Start Far East to Houston Loop Hanjin Shipping and Cosco Container Lines plan to launch a new service between the Far East, Panama and Houston at...

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MARCH 21, 2012
Second batch of gantry cranes received at TERCAT The Hutchison Port Holdings Group, Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat Terminal, Barcelona took delivery of the second batch of four super post-panamax quay ... US food shippers group slams carrier customer service Bob Weiss, independent administrator of the Food Shippers Association of North America (FSANA) has hit out at the 'decline' in ocean carriers' customer service ... Asia-Europe tradelane soaks up surplus tonnage According to the shipbroker Braemar Seascope, the Asia-Europe tradelane soaked up a massive 56% of the 2.6 million TEU of new boxship capacity delivered over the ... BIFA's budget hopes When the UK Chancellor, George Osborne stands up in the House of Commons this afternoon to deliver his Budget speech the British International Freight Association ... COSCON and Hanjin launch all-water service Members of CKYH Alliance - COSCON and Hanjin Shipping - have announced that they will be launching a new service in the Far East -Gulf of Mexico trade effective ... Ban on ransom payments a mistake: InterManager president The proposal from the recent London conference on Somalia to make the payment of ransoms to pirates holding merchant ships illegal would be 'massively detrimental ... Rena: salvage work continues Oakland welcomes the biggest Moving up the California coastline and with two pilots guiding it onto its mooring at the International Container Terminal, the 12,560 TEU MSC Fabiola makes its ...

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MARCH 21, 2012
Reardon replies to million-dollar puzzler ConocoPhillips insider says crude market may have bottomed but timing of tanker upturn remains to be seen. Maitland issues battle cry Outspoken industry veteran says Marad shake-up and commitment to Kings Point cadets is key to the revitalisation of US flag. Efficiency debate plagues Ploughman Seanergy chief says fuel efficiency drive during market downturn poses threat to ships, seafarers and owners. D'Amico adds to MR fleet Italian owner says it has snapped up High Prosperity at bargain price after chartering it in for six years. Raoust calls time on size wars VLOC white elephants, question marks about Maersk's triple-e ships and the Costa Concordia tragedy all indicate a scale threshold has been reached, BRS boss says. Lorentzen intrigued by LNG Seacor CEO says scorching sector looks promising but investments in dry supply chain may be more compelling. STX OSV 'no longer cheap' Analyst warns investors in SGX-listed yard to tread carefully as European finance issues remain. CNCo inks handysize quartet Swire group company heads to China's Chengxi Shipyard for 39,500-dwt series of "eco" bulkers. ICAP endorses LR2 playbook Top researcher says product tanker market needs to turn the page in order to cash in on burgeoning long-haul trade. Creditors fear Chapter 11 chaos Seward & Kissel says some ailing owners are using bankruptcy as a "sword and shield" when restructuring talks sour. Genmar wins more time Tanker owner has been given an extra couple of months to firm up details of its escape from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hapag-Lloyd back in the red German container line hails "excellent" result compared to rivals, despite 34% jump in fuel costs pushing it to loss in 2011. Stolt Valor fire contained Stolt-Nielsen tanker under tow off Qatar following blast, but declared CTL. Cash crunch clogs pipeline Belt-tightening at European banks proves problematic for owners, cash buyers and recycling markets alike, GMS says. Oivind Lorentzen uncensored Oivind Lorentzen dishes about dynasty, downturns and the next generation as TradeWinds tours his Connecticut estate. Morgan Stanley's LNG storybook Fotis Giannakoulis bullish on LNG market as tonnage shortage and Sabine Pass pave the way for profits and expansion.

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MARCH 21, 2012
COSCO/Hanjin start new Asia-US Gulf service Argentine truckers strike as soy harvest begins Cook handicaps election at AAPA function U.S. finds China subsidizes solar panel exports Asia-Europe absorbs over half of 2010-2011 deliveries Bryson leads trade mission to India Red Hook deploys Tideworks Virgin resumes London-Mumbia cargo service 3PL Global adds DC in SoCal

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MARCH 21, 2012
Container sector seeing 'a clear upward trend' 'Price war' coming to an end, says CEO of Hapag-Lloyd. New study offers different perspective on ECA challenges Exclusive study finds that the situation is 'a game of poker', as shipowners, fuel providers and technology companies adopt the wait and see approach. Multi-million dollar fuel-saving technology obsolete due to slow steaming Emma Maersk class vessels operating significantly below design speeds unable to benefit from waste heat recovery systems. North European markets lack direction Strike in Piraeus ends. Bunker prices firming in Middle East and South Africa Good demand in Fujairah. Russian Navy ignores bunker spill costs Embassy official says spill caused 'no harm to the environment of Ireland.' Study predicts adverse MBM impacts on India Increase in bunker prices could hurt trade and economic growth and lead to unfair burden on Indian consumers. 'Oil belt' seen in the water near grounded ship Chinese authorities say no new leaks detected. First phase of Fujairah terminal project 'on track' September remains completion date, says Gulf Petrochem Group CEO. Bunker prices lack direction in Asia Traders divided over levels of demand. Multi-party collaboration needed to seize LNG opportunities Increasing demand for LNG to drive offshore marine growth throughout Asia, says industry experts. South China fuel oil imports down 4% in March Bonded bunker suppliers scheduled to receive fuel oil imports in the second half of March. Bunker suppliers urged to act 'promptly' in enforcing claims Bunker suppliers among those that are in 'potentially better position' to recover monies owed to them in an event of a winding up, says lawyer. Use of scrubbers 'the answer' to shipping's future Scrubbers offers 'potential long term economic advantages' to shipowners, if they can be proved to work effectively. Aegean renames Verbeke Bunkering New corporate identity to reflect position as a 'leading physical supplier' in North-West Europe.

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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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