BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 23, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates slip to US$1,708/TEU, but advance to $2,415/FEU for USWC US export boom continues unabated as wide range of shipments soar Port of Chongqing's first quarter box volume up 21.2pc to 179,200 TEU Tacoma first quarter box volume rises 3.1pc as Seattle declines 5pc Hapag to start Russia Express from Bremerhaven via Poland Baltic region Singapore's 6,606-TEU Kota Carum PIL ship docks at Aden box terminal Savannah's March box volume up 8.3pc, breaks record set in April, 2011 Marseilles-Fos quarterly container volume increases 26pc to 260,000 TEU INTTRA's Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board (SAB) to expand 25pc OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution to Kuehne + Nagel PPG to take part in exhibitions to highlight member services Ecuador's Petroamazonas renews CEVA to supply drilling operations Gefco Romania reports 30pc revenue surge despite uncertain economy Hactl to establish first IATA-Authorised Training Centre in Hong Kong European airlines want US to accept EU air cargo security as sufficient Lufthansa Cargo Charter reaches out for more United States markets Swissport licensed as ground handler at Moroccan international airports

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CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its India/Middle East-East Africa service ICS supports IMO agreement on LLMC increases INTTRAs Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board announces 25 pc growth in membership Panamax rates surge the most since May 09 Shipping not properly prepared for uncomfortable bank meetings Survey highlights woes of seafarers facing criminal charges Vasan accepts delivery of DCI dredger during Netherlands visit India is Dubais top trading partner India proposes working group for BRICS bank India, Russia may trade in local currencies Iran buys Indian soyameal at record prices VCT aiming at half a million TEUs throughput in phased manner Allcargo CFS, Mundra organises free health check-up Indev Groups Panvel CFS inaugurated Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge as RGM, CONCOR Central Region Exporters data to be posted directly on DGFT site Forex reserves inch to $293.141 bn Govt to decide sugar exports mechanism soon: Thomas Khullar not in favour of new cotton export registrations Trade deficit hits all-time high $ 185 bn Adi Godrej is CIIs new President Its not all gloom & doom out there CEE readying for membership conference Project cargo network delivers member services

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APRIL 20, 2012
Panama Canal plans toll increases Jumbo Shipping orders second K-class ship at Brodosplit LR publishes rules for stern-first ice-class ships Wärtsilä reports increase in order intake Contract signed for first Chinese-built engine of MAN B&W...

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APRIL 20, 2012
Study finds few industrial sites available to Portland businesses DOT wants American companies to build new passenger rail cars Coast Guard Base Seattle holds command change ceremony Port of Newport calling for qualified economic consulting firms Rail association reports drop in carload numbers for March

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APRIL 20, 2012
LR1 product tanker earnings hit 2012 high Increased Japanese and South Korean product output boosts vessel demand Iskenderun box terminal poised to open for business Division of Ankara-based Limak hopes to receive first boxship next month Partners target UK port development HR Wallingford and UKPA to pursue projects at home and abroad Mergers and acquisitions set to increase, says KPMG 'Promising' start to 2012 with deals worth $19.7bn during first quarter CMB bottom line boosted by sales of Fortescue and Clarksons shares First-quarter results of Bocimar parent company post huge jump on capital gains G4S appoints Ewence head of maritime security Former Nato anti-piracy chief slams falling numbers of naval forces One master in four has faced criminal charges More than 80% of seafarers complain of unfair treatment KG industry divided over its future After 2011 marked an 18-year low in attracting cash for shipping investments, fund issuers question whether there really can be a return to business as usual High slippage levels offer hope for struggling tanker owners Owners make efforts to delay deliveries into an already bloated global fleet Do not take bunkers lightly Standard P&I Club guide is packed with vital information on refuelling Gap between panamax and capesize rates hits 10-month record Increased Atlantic loading creates fixture boom for smaller bulkers Interest stirring in boxship feeder newbuildings Ageing fleet in need of replacement StealthGas inks new charters for smaller LPG carriers Prospects strengthen for small and coastal tonnage Police raid HSH Nordbank offices Ship finance firm investigated after Turkish deal sours PSAI goes solo at Mumbai JNPT Local partner pulls out of fourth box terminal project Costa Concordia salvage contract to be awarded this weekend Insiders tip Titan hot favourite Scandlines cuts shore-based jobs At least 110 staff to be made redundant by 2015 Capesize market struggles to recover Rates flat as debate over China demand continues CF Sharp denies Iranian links Boss says Philippines firm unconnected to Singapore unit named on EU sanctions list Los Angeles aims to protect discretionary cargo in five-year plan Port prepares for greater competition after Panama Canal enlarged Buenos Aires bungles Argentina's wrong-headed nationalisation of YPF is bad for trade and shipping Ningbo Port Co posts 12.2% rise in net profits China's second largest port complex continues to see double-digit growth Whiter than white Arctic ventures need regulation as well as investment Wärtsilä rides the storm Sales slow but order intake recovers Standard & Poor's downgrades FSL Move follows termination of charter contracts with BLT and Torm, exposing vessels to spot market Italy pays $200,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen Kerala High Court settles compensation suit despite pending criminal proceedings IMO extends liability limits for shipowners Loss of life liability increases by $1m Nanjing Tanker first-quarter losses triple Weak rates and high fuel costs plague Shanghai-listed firm Cosco Singapore wins $220m drill barges order Two units for Energy Drilling to be built at China subsidiary Cosco Shipyard

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APRIL 20, 2012
Nord LB lifts ship finance profits HIGHER net interest margins boosted ship finance earnings at state bank Nord LB last year, despite growing turmoil in its existing loan portfolio United sells barge fleet FLORIDA'S United Maritime has sold its inland barge division to Ingram for $222M, the company has confirmed Royal Carib trims outlook NYSE-listed Royal Caribbean reduced its 2012 earnings forecast today despite signs that Costa Concordia fallout is waning Soft VLCC market "in hands of charterers" Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have fallen sharply this week and an oversupply of tonnage in the Arabian Gulf is likely to ensure that the rates will continue to soften, analyst and broker sources say Wartsila interims dip, full year forecast stands WARTSILA has reported a slight fall in 1Q12 profit, but the management repeated an earlier forecast that net sales would rise slightly this year Asciano settles wage deal AUSTRALIAN port operator Asciano announced a final agreement yesterday on wages and conditions for container terminal workers, after almost 20 months of negotiations and strikes

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APRIL 20, 2012
YRC Worldwide Asks Lenders for Leeway Trucking giant YRC Worldwide is asking its lenders to renegotiate the credit agreement that paved the way for its $500... Vulnerability: Trade Security in the Cloud A panel at the 7th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute event in March raised the specter of an international hacking... CKYH Alliance Making Virginia Last Port Call The Port of Virginia is gaining a last-out port call as a result of the CKYH alliance's decision to upgrade... Charleston Container Volume Jumps in March Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in year-over-year in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic... Yum! Brands, McDonald's See Earnings Spike A continuing Chinese love affair with American fast food is translating into solid earnings for Yum! Brands and McDonald's. ... Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 15 Percent Intermodal, logistics operator revenue jumps 52 percent to $740 million Hub Group reported a 15 percent increase in intermodal... Cargo Thieves Increasingly Sophisticated, Expert Warns An expert in cargo theft advised warehouse operators and motor carriers to spare no expense when it comes to securing... CP Quadruples Profit Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway in the first quarter quadrupled its profit and improved its operating ratio, a key measure of profitability,... Kraft, Kellogg Sue Sea Star, Crowley Sea Star Line, Crowley Liner Services and their parent companies have been hit with a second civil antitrust lawsuit by... CSAV Raises India-Europe Freight Rates Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe... Big Ships to Foster Change at West Coast Ports The March 16 arrival of the massive ship Fabiola at the Port of Long Beach serves as a wake-up call... On East Coast Ports: Big Apple Bites Back Last week I was asked to offer a competitive assessment of the Port of New York and New Jersey for... ILWU Clerical Workers to Negotiate, With Bonus The union representing 600 office workers at shipping lines and marine terminals in Southern California surprised employers, in a pleasant... India's Trade Deficit Hits Record $185 Billion India's trade deficit soared to $185 billion in fiscal 2011-12 as a 32.1 percent jump in imports outpaced a 21... Commentary: When Double-Brokering Doubles the Hassle Q: My wife and I own a small freight brokerage and had a situation come up recently that I need...

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APRIL 20, 2012
CMA CGM and Emirates to link up on Middle East/East Africa trade CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line have agreed to work together in the trade between South Asia/Middle East and East Africa. A new schedule encompassing two fixed ... Evergreen upgrades its Libya link Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ... Ust Luga gets direct rail route to Moscow Newly opened Ust Luga Container Terminal (ULCT) says that its rail service to Moscow is now more competitive than those available from St Petersburg. The rail route ... Evergreen to launch new Malaysia-Indonesia loop Taipei-headquartered Evergreen Line is expanding its feeder network over the southern Malaysian port of Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) by starting a new link to/from ... Port Manatee's box boost The west coast Florida port of Port Manatee will see its container-handling capacity boosted within the next 18 months following a deal recently concluded between ... South African wines tap into new markets In its latest report, Wines of South Africa (Wines SA) - an association whose main role is to promote the export of the country's wines - has highlighted the strong ... Who won the freight rate war? Given that ocean carriers appear to have resolved their market share differences, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis feels it appropriate to ask: Who won the war? Its latest ...

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APRIL 20, 2012
Perfection eludes TEN Company ends tough week unable to match $6.50 pricing of heavily discounted shares offering. Shorts savage OSG Shares of New York tanker company reach a new high, and not in a good way. Transatlantic's costs drive Swedish ro-ro owner starts extensive review of operations to halt three years of losses at industrial shipping unit. Stealthgas seals 10 charters Harry Vafias-led tanker owner ties up a raft of vessels on bareboat deals. RCCL down in the first But the effect of the Costa Concordia tragedy will be shortlived, says Fain. No surprises from ACM Johnny Plumbe-led broker's annual profit to be in line with market expectations, but still constrained by weak rates. Coscol clobbered Chinese group's heavy-lift unit sees three-month profit drop 98%. Minute's silence for Moller Thousands asked to observe mark of respect for Danish shipping magnate prior to funeral service on Saturday Cargoship leaks oil in Turkey Up to 35 tonnes of fuel spill from Wagenborg's Amstelborg following storm at Gemlik. One killed in yard blast Three other workers injured in explosion on tug at Singapore plant. Rina edges up earnings Ugo Salerno-led class society improves annual profit as revenue increases 21%. Nobu's animal instinct Eccentric shipowner's latest brainwave involves converting VLOCs into giant FSRUs - dubbed turtles. NYK sounds profit alarm Japanese giant says full-year numbers likely to be grim but predicts a return to profit in 2012. Ambulance chasing Why lawyers are licking their lips in the downturn, and Maersk says farewell to Mr Denmark.

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APRIL 20, 2012
Valero refinery in SF gets FTZ status CUSTOMS Info offers mobile app to forwarders ILA should learn from ILWU, port official says Maersk resumes Europe-to-Asia bookings UMG sells United Barge Line US Airways moves to merge with American Expeditors: Air freight customers shipping less Port of LA approves new 5-year plan LeanLogistics opens French office ITC hammers UAE on nails

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APRIL 20, 2012
Guide detailing ECA compliance launched Publication provides decision support reference guide on the accepted methods to ensure ECA compliance, and onboard guide to ECA zones, fuel switching, as well as reporting compliance. Bunker prices mixed as week ends Players told Bunkerworld demand was strong on Friday. ESPO hosts LNG bunkering workshop 'Ports can break the 'chicken and egg' dilemma regarding the provision of LNG fuel by adopting a pro-active policy, but on the regulatory level a chicken and egg situation still exists.' ABS announces structural changes ABS Vice President transfers to London to assume role of President and COO of European Division. ICS applauds IMO's increase of limits of liability 'We hope that the increases will help ensure that the principle of limitation of liability will be maintained,'says ICS Secretary General. Remembering one of Bunkerworld's founders Carsten Boe, who along with his son Mikal Boe launched Bunkerworld in 1997, has passed away. Royal Carribean releases first quarter financials Company has included $232 million and $923 million of fuel expense in its Q2 2012 and full year 2012 guidance, respectively. IFO prices fall in Rotterdam Prices firm in South European ports. Prices ease slightly in Middle East hub No bunker activity in Suez. UK: Air pollution blamed for 13,000 premature deaths annually Study attributes 14% of total to emissions from shipping and aviation, but says cars and trucks pose greatest health risk. Ship power provider sees focus on fuel efficiency Interest for gas fuelled vessels has increased 'also in segments that have not previously been powered by gas'. Bunker prices end week soft Demand mostly average across key Asian ports on Friday. Conference hears call for more ECAs Shipping industry's 'marginal profitability' does not give it the right pollute. US barge operator expands fleet with acquisition Acquisition of barge transportation firm will add up to 667 marine vessels to Ingram Barge Company's fleet. Indian refiner offers May-loading HSFO cargo More fuel oil supplies from India expected to be made available in the coming weeks. Credit managers are 'ruling the market' The 'threat of bad debt is on everybody's mind', Chemoil director tells conference. Shipping firms to face more 'uncomfortable' bank meetings Better for shipping companies to seek their banks' help prior to an expected default, says Moore Stephens. Slow steaming could help strengthen dry bulk markets Dry bulk market will remain volatile for a 'prolonged period of time', says Bocimar.

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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

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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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