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BRIEFS

October 22, 2012

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Asia-US/Europe rates still fall as SCFI slips 2.3pc to 1,174.80 points Antwerp box volume down 0.5pc to 6,517,956 TEU in first nine months Beware of breaking sanctions on cargo shipments to Iran, forwarders warned Container shipping must focus on cost control, efficiency: NOL chairman Global capacity withdrawal increases in third quarter and season wanes Union Pacific posts 10pc third quarter profit increase to US$1 billion Singapore September exports drop 6.4pc as electronic sales decline DB Schenker upgrades smartbox suite to monitor global cargo movement African fastest growing economies face frequent disruptions: Barloworld Russia: Turkey retracts illegal arms charge after seizing Syrian air cargo White House-led probe finds no evidence of Huawei telecom spying on US XL Airways France chooses Lufthansa Systems flight operation solutions

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
Defence Ministry plans to enhance coastal surveillance network Maritime focus seen essential for energy security Om Freight Forwarders opens office in Germany Shipowners, salvors differ on altering International Salvage Convention Adani Ports H1 & Q2 net see sharp increase MoS mulls calling meeting of stakeholders to sort out KoPT's limit extension issue Ports & dock officers' federation congratulates MbPT on H1 throughput growth Sri Lanka keen to invest in Indian port projects Railways carries 5 pc more revenue-earning freight in H1 Vizag airport may soon have air cargo terminal Forex reserves dip $ 163.7 m Import duty on white sugar may be hiked INR tumbles by 103 paise to end week at one-month low of 53.84 EU imposes sanctions on Iranian oil, gas & tanker cos Import process with a big hole A heavy lift operation at Le Havre Project Professionals Group appoints new representative in Australia

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
NordStar now serving Dubai Today (19 October 2012) NordStar Airlines is beginning operations to the United Arab Emirates. The Russian carrier is offering a twice-weekly service between the Siberian city of K... Network Rail building new logistics centre in UK's West Midlands Network Rail, Britain's rail infrastructure owner and operator, is investing GBP 25 million (EUR 31 million) in a new hub for the national delivery service centre at the former Peu... Logwin moves into new offices in Jakarta Logwin, a Luxembourg-based international logistics service provider, has moved into larger offices located at Soekarno Hatta international airport in the Indonesian capital of Jaka... Emirates ordered to pay AUD 10 million for price fixing The Federal Court in Sydney (Australia) has ordered the UAE-based airline Emirates to pay a penalty of AUD 10 million (EUR 7.9 million) for engaging in cartel conduct in breach of ... Barcelona Europe South Terminal launches new Barcelona-Pamplona rail service Barcelona Europe South Terminal (Best), a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings Group, has launched a new rail service connecting the Spanish cities of Barcelona and Pamplona, whic... Loxx offers new direct general cargo services to Siberia The German service provider Loxx now offers new direct general cargo services to Russia's hinterland. With immediate effect Loxx trucks run once a week to Krasnoyarsk and Irkutsk i... Hellmann UK and H. Essers offer new road freight service Hellmann UK and the Belgian transport company H. Essers have launched a new daily shuttle system between the UK and Belgium. The new road freight service will be provided in accord... EU bans Syrian airlines from its airports Given the intensifying violence in Syria, the Council of the European Union has reinforced EU sanctions against the Syrian regime this week. The EU Council has now denied all fligh... CMA CGM plans to sell 6% of its shares to French Fond Strategique d'Investissements The Marseille (France)-based container shipping company CMA CGM is hoping to sell 6% of its shares to the French state fund Fonds Strategique d'Investissements (FSI). This deal cou...

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
Seaspan breaks ground for Vancouver Shipyards revamp Euroferries charters Austal trimaran for new cross channel... First steel cut for Prelude FLNG Rederi TransAtlantic buys Merlinja assets Hyundai Heavy Industries sees order intake shrink Flensburg shipyard cuts steel for Canada's largest ConRo Two honored with Thomas Crowley Award

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
ILWU Local 19 files lawsuit against Sodo District sports arena US rail freight traffic count drops during month of September Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship CSX Corp. releases third quarter numbers NYK Line takes delivery of new WOZMAX ore carrier

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
OOCL enjoys decent third quarter But profitability will likely weaken towards year-end after peak season, say analysts Rongsheng wins its second offshore order China's largest private yard was contracted the world's largest deepwater tender barge Scottish Loan Fund is open to shipping deals Mezzanine finance offered to small and medium-sized enterprises BIMCO predicts global economic expansion in 2013 Institutions now have grip on crisis, says shipowner group Spain unveils 12-year strategy to reform transport Cash-strapped government seeks private investment in infrastructure Minister outlines $12bn boost for infrastructure Austerity budget sets cash aside to upgrade the country's intermodal links Getting to grips with overweight boxes A sensible industry would refuse to load containers that have not been weighed Chinese shipyard borrows against sea usage rights Pilot scheme seeks to ease dearth of cash Wet, wet, wet The last thing that China needs is an excuse for bubble lending P+S administrator hopes to sell Peene-Werft yard 'Indicative offers' made for bankrupt group's Wolgast business Maritime lawyers reject moves to revise 1989 Salvage Convention Working group set up to investigate York Antwerp Rules Seadrill Partners completes IPO at top of price range Fredriksen's latest company hits $192m high note in its New York debut Star Bulk awarded first Carbon Positive Certificate Measurement is fundamental step towards reducing emissions, says consultancy Shipping's year zero 2014 will bring gradual recovery for tankers and dry bulkers but will boost gas carriers U-Ming buys post-panamax bulker newbuilding for $24.5m Taiwanese dry bulk operator snaps up a resale from Glocal Maritime US energy company pledges to double LPG exports on gas ships Panama Canal widening is key to Targa Resources expansion plan Maersk capacity cuts are 'step in right direction' But carriers have run out of time to make November rate rise stick, says Drewry containers research chief Provisions for place of refuge and casualty probes must be mandatory Industry must learn from casualties like the Flaminia, says Hinchliffe 'Bottom fishing' cancelled tonnage makes the shipping crisis worse Banks must stop loans for newbuildings and finance only abandoned or existing vessels Bright weeks ahead for capesizes Prices will stay firm until year-end but fall by first-quarter 2013, brokers predict VLCCs snatch Middle East suezmax cargoes Owners part-load cheap VLCCs as oil firms book larger, cheaper tonnage HHI reports 40% fall in order intake for first three quarters World's largest shipbuilder sees its offshore business under-perform too Vale commissions second FTS conversion from CSSC Chengxi Shipyard pledges to complete latest contract faster than the first

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
Soybeans boost US bulker loadings STRONG demand for soybeans in China has spurred a recent surge in US bulker loadings, reports the US Department of Agriculture Seadrill Partners prices IPO JOHN Fredriksen's latest public company, Seadrill Partners LLC, today priced its IPO and began trading on NYSE SEC targets Yorkville Advisors YORKVILLE Advisors, an investment company with significant shipping ties, has been accused by the Securities & Exchange Commission of inflating asset values to garner higher fees APM raises SK2.5Bn in six-year bond AP Moller-Maersk (APM), the Danish conglomerate, has raised SK2.50Bn ($381M) on the Swedish krona bond market Shortsea market loses steam DAILY vessel earnings on shortsea hauls of bulk and breakbulk cargoes in Europe have levelled off as tonnage shortages for Baltic grain loadings eased this week Container shipping on the up CONTAINER shipping is seeing several upward catalysts, said UOB Kay Hian Securities today LR2 rates reach 2012 high FREIGHT rates to ship clean products on LR2 tankers from the Arabian Gulf to the Far East have reached a new 2012 high P+S Shipyards heading for breakup GERMAN shipbuilder P+S Werften, which has sites in Wolgast and Stralsund, is likely to be broken up and sold NLC Ferry forms for northernmost ferry service TWO SCANDINAVIAN municipalities have formed a new company to run the northernmost international ferry service in the world after the failure of the previous operator $806M to be spent on Batam port THE INDONESIAN government estimates to spend $806M for the construction of a new deepwater container terminal in Tanjung Sauh, in Indonesia's Batam port NITC VLCC: Not at Universal Terminals AN NITC VLCC that visited Singapore earlier this month did not berth at Universal Terminal's facilities, UT's terminal manager Michael Chng has told Fairplay Keppel retains 'buy' ratings KEPPEL has retained 'buy' ratings from sector analysts Maybank Kim Eng and UOB Kay Hian despite yesterday announcing a a 15% drop in year on year profits Evergreen's newbuildings enough for now TAIWAN'S Evergreen Line told Fairplay today that its newbuilding orders and chartered-in vessels are sufficient for today's market, and it will not contract more ships unless freight rates improve significantly

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
GATX Third Quarter Profit Swells, Shipping Surges GATX Corporation reported a profit of $53.8 million in the third quarter, ending Sept. 30, shooting up 63.5 percent year-over-year from $32.9 million. Profit in the first nine months of 2012 was $107.6 million, up 35.86 percent from last year's $79.2 million in the same period. American Steamship Company, owned by the rail...

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
Saade wins CI Lifetime Achievement Award Jacques Saade, founder, group chairman and ceo of CMA CGM, has scooped Containerisation International's lifetime achievement award. At a grand luncheon held in ... Elbe deepening stymied Germany's highest administrative court in Leipzig has stopped the planned deepening of the river Elbe, which is the maritime runway to the port of Hamburg. The ... China's GDP slows again but could be bottoming-out Chinese economic growth expanded at a rate of 7.4% in the third quarter - its slowest gain for three years - but after seven consecutive quarters of decline, premier ... Ships to be re-floated from Valencia beach this weekend? Industry welcomes new Lloyd's Register stack weight formula Industry reaction has been positive to the news that Lloyd's Register has developed a new formula that will allow heavier containers to be stacked higher on deck ... More blanks from liners Evergreen Line and Hanjin Shipping are to skip three voyages in the final quarter of the year on their joint, respectively-named, CEM [China Europe Mediterranean] ... DB Schenker Logistics expands Guadalajara warehousing capacity Essen-based DB Schenker Logistics has responded to growing demand for warehousing space in the Mexican city of Guadalajara by opening a new warehouse. Guadalajara ...

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
Fotis G initiates SFI Ship Finance International has enough firepower to seize $500m worth of assets, analyst says. Deutsche downs Genco Deutsche Bank sliced its rating on shares of Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) Friday amid fears about the ongoing glut in global fleet capacity. OW expansion continues A leading Danish bunker supplier has recruited a pair of executives who were fired from Noble's fledgling marine fuel offshoot to head up a new office in Stamford. Analyst shifts gears Scott Burk has emerged as one of the architects behind Energy & Exploration Partners' New York IPO. Kensington cut loose? Knightsbridge Tankers appears to have parted ways with another ageing VLCC, sale-and-purchase brokers said Friday. RABT makes Finnish move Sweden's Rederi AB TransAtlantic has expanded with a swoop for Finnish containership operator Merilinja. Viana bids delayed Portugal has extended the deadline for offers in the privatisation of struggling shipbuilder Estaleiros Navais de Viana do Castelo (ENVC). No trick or treat for tankers With Halloween fast approaching Credit Suisse has been spooked by a horrible third quarter tanker market and predicted deeper red ink for some leading owners. Qatar okays guards Qatar has cleared the way for ships carrying armed guards to enter its territorial waters. Bourbon sells trio Bourbon Offshore has reportedly sold a trio of West Africa-based platform supply vessels. BDI at three month high Bulker owners are seeing their highest earnings for three months after the Baltic Dry Index today passed the 1,000 point mark for the first time since late July. Activists arrested A captain has been involved in a scuffle with animal rights protesters after they boarded a livestock carrier in Fremantle, Australia. India cleared on Jupiter-6 India's supreme court has kicked out a compensation case against the government over the disappearance of the tug Jupiter-6 and its 13 crew in 2005. Keppel beats bets Keppel Corp's third quarter performance has come as a pleasant surprise to some analysts. Saga return unlikely Saga Tankers is unlikely to make a return to shipowning despite having a new wealthy Norwegian investor in control, observers believe. Divine intervention? We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Larger ships to drop anchor Delivery of ultra-large containerships could force vessels of up to 10,000-teu into lay-up, Citi says. Cal Dive spreads wings Cal Dive International has announced a fresh batch of contracts for its dive saturation vessels. NCL snaps up ro-pax The Swedish-Finnish joint venture NCL Ferry has snapped up a Rederi AB Gotland ro-pax. Tsakos changes tack TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. HHI orders halved Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has revealed a 50% drop in new ship orders in the first nine months of 2012. Missing crewman found A seafarer feared lost from an MSC boxship in the Gulf of Mexico has been found - safe and well in downtown Mobile. Owners skip sailings Boxship partners Evergreen and Hanjin Shipping have cut capacity on a jointly-operated service from Asia to Europe. Thun orders dry double Sweden's Erik Thun has returned to Ferus Smit in the Netherlands for two dry cargoships. Master admits waste dump A Philippines captain has admitted chucking waste into the open sea off Subic Bay Freeport. BSM seals Greek LNGCs Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) says it has won the contract to manage three LNG carriers owned by Thenamaris LNG Lifeline for P+S Insolvent German shipbuilder P+S Werften has received a boost with a naval repair contract. Seadrill prices MLP Seadrill Partners has priced its initial public offering at $22 per share - the top of the indicated price range. Ventura damaged off Spain A P&O Cruises ship has sustained damage while crossing the Bay of Biscay, the cruise line has confirmed. Maersk raids bond market AP Moller Maersk has turned to the Swedish bond market to raise fresh capital, the company has disclosed. Robbers raid bulker A Japanese-owned handymax bulker has been targeted by robbers of East Kalimantan in Indonesia.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
CMA CGM increasing Med-Latin America peak season fee Bahri reports big jump in profit Travel expenses scandal plagues Oakland port Kansas City Southern reports record revenues Southeastern Freight expands in Texas Mediator steps into ILWU/grain handler contract talks The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service said Thursday it has stepped into contract talks between several locals of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers. Locked Out? ILWU sues to block Seattle arena deal The union's Local 19, which filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court Wednesday challenging the decision to build the sports arena, alleges Seattle and King County violated the State Environmental Policy Act. Report points to trends favoring 'onshoring' "Onshoring is still in its infancy and largely limited to anecdotes. However, the scales are beginning to rebalance for some industries as global conditions evolve," wrote Michael Dolega, TD Bank's economist. Old Dominion opens new Tennessee facility TIACA expands ties with civil aviation organization The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said Friday they have committed to enhanced cooperation in air cargo transportation. RedPrairie names Conway VP marketing WTO favors U.S. in Chinese electrical steel dispute

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OCTOBER 19, 2012
Weekly global bunker price roundup A weekly price round of up global bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices end week mixed Demand was average on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Building of 'state-of-the-art' vessel begins Vessel will use generation engines using a common rail fuel management system to provide 'high efficiency and smokeless operations'. Taboguilla Island Terminal undergoing expansion With an investment of $65 million, it will almost double the storage capacity to a total of 2.24 million barrels. MPA implements oil spill exercise Exercise scenario involved fully laden VLCC colliding with oil tanker. Salvage Master: Marine pollution is a 'global challenge' When a vessel runs aground, one of the main priorities is to remove bunker fuel as there is a risk that fuel tanks could become breached on refloating. Tolson and Richardson join OW Bunker Supplier launches physical operation in the United States. Marine fuel prices record big drop in Suez But bunker prices stay firm in Fujairah. Bunker prices close the week firm in Rotterdam Prices rising in northern Europe but falling across the Mediterranean. Estonian port loses fuel oil export volumes to Ust-Luga Tallinn's oil loading down by 26% year-on-year. Dutch inspectors say 40% of samples breach sulphur limit Authorities took action against five bunker suppliers in 2011. Raft of appointments at Bomin/Matrix President, vice-president and CFO to start next month. Swedish owner orders eco tonnage Ships will feature an optimised hull shape. IFO prices end week marginally down Supplies of marine fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Bunker costs see charterers focusing on fuel efficiency New evidence of a 'two-tier' market. 'Positive steps' taken to train Singapore's seafarers The Chief Executive of Singapore's MPA speaks about the republic's effort in training its seafarers. Unpaid bunker bills force ship re-arrest Bangladeshi operator in suppliers' bad books. US Coast Guard: Cases of non-compliant bunkers down Eight cases of vessels using non-compliant bunker fuels so far in 2012. Global marine fuel demand 'flat' Bunker suppliers' bottom lines affected by the crisis in the shipping industry, players say. Bunker trading firm starts Singapore operations Palmstone Energy to focus on marine gas oil trading at the port, says company source. Singapore to implement changes to bunkering standards Changes to take effect from January 1, 2013.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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