BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 23, 2012

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Maersk to hike rates on major trade lanes worldwide in August and September Asia-Europe rates down 4.6pc to US$1,667/TEU, all major routes slide Jeddah clogged with loads from 14,000-TEUers as Damman congestion clears US court denies ICTSI plea, declares Portland dockers' go-slow legal Syrian container trade declines 20pc in first half as civil war rages INTTRA, SeaIntel devise information flow on box delivery reliability Evergreen to receive first of 20 Samsung 8,000 TEUers in July Maersk increases US-Australia/NZ rates $175/TEU from August 15 Kenya's increasing volumes prompts Mombasa to tackle port congestion Konecrane wins order for 12 RTGs for Togo's Lome Container Terminal Korean Air back in black in second quarter after US$33 million loss Canada fines Korean Air US$5.4 million for role in cargo price-fixing Minister says Mangalore air cargo complex likely to be commissioned DHL commences US-Australia cargo flights with return via Hong Kong National Air Cargo wins US$2.9 billion Pentagon contract

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JULY 20, 2012
Allcargo-Mammoet successfully execute major heavy lifts at IOCL's Paradip refinery Apollo LogiSolutions appoints Capt. A. K. Bhattacharjee as CEO - CFS ASF calls for UN counter piracy task force Graig & GMI team up to deliver safe havens for shipping lenders ICS calls on EU to allow ship-sharing consortia Idle containership fleet up Line warns of Japanese electricity blackouts affecting reefers SCI takes delivery of Panamax bulk carrier Transpac rates fall for third consecutive week INP&DWF to boycott wage revision committee meeting Kerala may invite fresh bids for Vizhinjam port Rail freight corridor project reportedly stuck in Finance Ministry FinMin to take call on export yields repatriation in concert with RBI Forex reserves slip $ 872.7 m to $ 286.74 bn Govt to revise tariff value on imported RBD palmolein Govt working on strategy to narrow trade deficit with China Industrial output rebound is good but does not signal robust recovery: Montek INR ends weak at 55.32 in highly volatile trade MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3 Rays of hope from God's own country Kübler accomplishes unique transport operation with SCHEUERLE heavy duty vehicles Texas International Freight moves massive earthmover

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JULY 20, 2012
Contracts for pre-salt FPSO topside modules get go-ahead Bayonne Bridge raising would benefit from fast tracking Seaspan Shipyards chooses IFS Applications as MRP solution Administration looks to cut port project red tape Compact exhaust gas scrubber gets DNV approval Jensen Maritime designs Tier 3 tugboat for McAllister Jaya Shipbuilding signs agreement with IHC Merwede

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JULY 20, 2012
Port of Seattle honored for Guard/Reserve hiring practices Boeing marks 50th delivery of converted 747-400 freighter NYK emissions reporting nets third party certification US railroads deliver mixed bag during June NHTSA joins CBP team eyeing unsafe imports

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JULY 20, 2012
Port valuations A terminal's worth is based on a lot more than its monetary value Asian bidders eye CMA CGM's port assets China Merchants among potential buyers for 49% of French line's Terminal Link West African suezmax market slides further Bottom of the market could be reached over next few weeks China Merchants said to be eyeing stake in Terminal Link Investment in CMA CGM unit may give it a necessary foothold in overseas markets Suezmax newbuilding orders dry up as spot market slumps Owners warned not to be tempted to order when market picks up later in the year Banks, boxes and bailouts The pain in Spain falls mainly on consumer sentiment Tax bill fears for German owners Members of the Containership Association support scheme could face 19% charge Phoenix Reederei files for insolvency Collapse creates fear that other German shipowners with vessels financed by KG funds will be hit Why Chapter 11 only works when it works Procedure is most useful where the owner has equity in its assets and support of financial institutions Winter bonanza lies ahead for LNG carriers Rates forecast to top $180,000 per day, tempting owners to order more newbuildings US east and Gulf coast labour talks make 'significant progress' ILA and USMX say they have agreement in principle on a number of issues, including automation Transnet plans $37bn investment across South Africa Majority will go on turning TFR into important rail freight company, with rest spent on port terminals TPT chief seeks to build links with other ports Partnership would help boost economy across region, claims port terminals chief executive Lessons from aviation Lessons can be learned for the maritime industry from the Air France crash Jinhai Heavy Industry takes $88m hit after delayed deliveries Golden Ocean renegotiates prices of two kamsarmaxes and capesize down to $86.7m from original $174.75m NYK goes even greener Japan giant has expanded its reporting on emissions to its supply chain, with independent verification CMG and DHL jointly open logistics centre in Shenzhen DHL rents land from CMG on a long-term lease to cash in opportunity in Southern China's newest, buzzing financial zone Cape rates edge lower as demand prospects vanish Iron ore prices are falling, while stockpiles in China's ports grow Transnet issues $1bn 10-year bond Company claims bond issuance is 'significantly oversubscribed' Obama funding drive will boost US east coast ports Projects include deepening federal navigation channels, raising the height of New York harbour's Bayonne Bridge and an intermodal container facility in Jacksonville Jaya to become IHC Merwede's contracted yard Acquisition talks fail to bear fruit, but firms agree a smaller deal Bocimar profit falls 64% in second quarter Handysize earnings below reported average for global fleet US urges ports to act upon Iranian ships flying false flags Treasury warns that a lack of vigilance could result in severe penalties China Shipping Development moves ahead with bond offering Yuan3bn deal will include five-year maturity Keppel's O&M net profit grows 2% in first half Revenue grows 60% to S$4bn buoyed by higher volume of work

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JULY 20, 2012
Keppel O&M profit gain pared KEPPEL Offshore & Marine said today lower newbuilding prices clipped the growth of its net profits to just 2% in 1H 2012, from 6% growth at this time last year Back-channel crude from Iran reported OBSCURE private companies were reported today to offer Iranian crude at steep discounts to European traders as part of Tehran's attempt to restore exports hit by Western sanctions Croatia approves Brodotrogir yard takeover CROATIA'S government today said it has accepted a bid for the Brodotrogir shipyard from a group run by a local mining tycoon Jurong to run Yangpu's port SINGAPORE'S Jurong Port said it has signed a joint venture accord with SDIC Jurong Yangpu Port Co. GSI returns to tight competition CHINA'S government-owned and listed Guangzhou Shipyard International today said it would take a 24% share in United Steel Structures, while its Glory Group Development would take a 25% stake Kremlin to privatise its 20% NCSC stake THE KREMLIN said it has decided to privatise its 20% stake in Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co. Arctic mining pursued CANADA Coal is betting that lower sea levels have made mining and bulker operations feasible on two Arctic islands Ramadan slows cargoes THE ONSET of Ramadan, the month-long Muslim fasting season, has slowed the availability of Indonesian coal and ore cargoes, brokers told Fairplay today Ship could burn for weeks DUTCH salvor Smit today resumed the battle against a deadly blaze on the 6,750teu MSC Flaminia in mid-Atlantic after firefighting had to be halted overnight after a second explosion in one of its cargo holds Container sector relies on capacity discipline CAPACITY discipline will help box carriers maintain reasonable rates through this year's unusually tough third-quarter peak season, according to CIMB Securities Poof! Fairstar newbuilding order appears DOCKWISE told Fairplay today it found out this week that Fairstar placed a $110M order for a new heavy-lift newbuilding while it was still fighting the Dockwise takeover LR1s catch up with LR2s LR1 RATES are finally catching up with the LR2s, as demand firms for naphtha and jet fuel Penguin accepts fine SINGAPORE'S shipbuilder Penguin International said today the group will not appeal against a fine for violating competition laws Dalian Oriental is bankrupt BUILDER Dalian Oriental Marine & HI was reported today to have finally declared bankruptcy VLCC gains seen next week BROKERS today saw VLCC freight rates probably inching up next week, with bunker prices rising again

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JULY 20, 2012
EU to tighten grip on Syria Patrick's productivity plan for Port Botany draws sharp criticism Patrick Stevedores' AUD348(USD359) million plan to automate terminal operations at its Port Botany container terminal complex in Sydney, Australia, has drawn wide ... ILA contract negotiations move forward after resolution of key issues US East Coast (USEC) contract labour negotiations have received a boost after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime ... RCL deploys panamax feeder intra-Asia Wednesday heralded the introduction of the biggest commercial feeder currently operating on the booming Singapore - Laem Chabang corridor. The ... US Admin speeds up USEC ports harbour deepening US East coast (USEC) ports have received a boost in their efforts to be ready for the widening of the Panama Canal after the US Government announced that it is ... Gonzalez to replace Abesamis at ICTSI Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced that Christian R. Gonzalez will become head of its Asia region. He will replace ... MSC Flaminia: fire fighting to last weeks Maersk changes New Zealand feeder service Maersk has improved its service to New Zealand by adding calls at Wellington and Nelson to its weekly Southern Star schedule from Singapore. The first calls there ... TCB prepares for more competition in Barcelona Barcelona Container Terminal (TCB) has announced further measures through which it intends to meet the challenge from neighbouring TERCAT's impending expansion ...

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JULY 20, 2012
Golden goose Golden goose Analyst urges clients to keep an eye on shipowner's stock following overhaul of Jinhai bulker order. IHI arrives at EAS IHI Marine lands in Brazil in a bid to save stalled Transpetro newbuilding contracts. Viking pens cruise duo McQuilling storms Lion City Alaed "unloads choppers" The Femco cargoship Alaed has reportedly rid itself of its controversial cargo of Syrian attack helicopters. Sinopacific wins Nigeria job SinoPacific Shipbuilding has made its first foray into Africa with an order for a quartet of platform supply vessels. Titan's troubles swell A leading investor in Titan Petrochemicals is suing the company and three individuals for misrepresentation and breach of contract. Sinokor tied to cape resale CIN buys Tirrenia Italy has completed the privatisation of ro-pax owner Tirrenia in a deal with Compagnia Italiana di Navigazione. Solstad seals CSV sale Solstad has completed the sale of a half share in one of its construction support vessels. China Merchants sounds alarm China Merchants Holdings is the latest Hong Kong-listed company to brace investors for bad earnings news. CMES worse by half China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has posted a weaker first-half profit in tough tanker and bulker markets. Jaya inks IHC deal Singapore group Jaya Holdings has signed up to build Dutch shipyard IHC Merwede's offshore vessels in Asia. Greeks tuck in Shipowners gorge on nearly $2bn worth of newbuild and secondhand tonnage in the first six months despite the downturn. BG heads to Lisbon UK-owned feedership player BG Freight Line is putting its money on Portugal. Salvors to board MSC Flaminia Efforts to fight an extensive fire on the crippled containership MSC Flaminia appear to be delivering a result. Weight warning The UK has warned owners of the dangers of "overweight" rescue boats as part of its probe into a fatal fall on the car carrier Tombarra in 2011. PNSC crew quizzed Indian authorities are questioning the crew of a Pakistani cargoship that dropped anchor off the Gujarat coast. Golden Ocean gets a discount Bulk carrier owner Golden Ocean is making a substantial saving on three newbuildings on order in China in return for accepting a three to six month delay in delivery. Antwerp volumes down The key Belgian port of Antwerp has posted a 2.1% drop in cargo volumes in the first half of 2012. Koncar wins Trogir race Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar has had a bid accepted for the Brodotrogir shipyard. Syrian volumes plunge Container volumes have shrunk 20% at Syria's main port of Latakia as fighting escalated. France standing tall Brokers back Parisian influence, while Clive Palmer digs himself into a Titanic hole. Disposals lift CMB Belgian shipping conglomerate Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB) saw its daily earnings from its dry-bulk fleet drop in the second quarter of this year, although profits were significantly higher because of gains made on the disposal of its interests in Clarksons and FMG. Robbers target three Somali pirates were quiet on the attack front this week, but high-seas burglars were busy elsewhere. Golar LNG Partners completes FSRU purchase Golar LNG Partners has completed its $385 million purchase of the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) Nusantara Regas Satu from Golar LNG.

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JULY 20, 2012
Fire easing on stricken MSC ship "The extent of the damage to the cargo is still not known, and it is most likely that such an assessment can only be made once the vessel has reached a port of refuge," the liner carrier said in a statement Friday. Aspect launches Web tool for oil shippers President puts 7 port projects on the fast track The White House said port projects in Jacksonville, Miami, Savannah, Charleston and New York/New Jersey will be expedited by executive order as part of a program to make the review process for infrastructure projects more efficient. Kurz: Title XI fight could have wider impact for U.S. fleet APT is asking a federal judge to order MarAd to make a decision on whether to grant it a loan guarantee for five 49,000-deadweight-ton petroleum tankers that were built at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. GreenRoad offers fleet safety app 2 indicted for plotting illegal exports to Iran Montreal copes with low water A handful of liner carriers has highlighted the problem in recent weeks, via customer advisories, with some of the lines levying surcharges to offset their impacted operations at Montreal. Maersk extends SE Asia-NZ butterfly loop ILA, USMX resolve automation, chassis issues ARI hopes telematics will maximize fleet value Maersk trims WAF loops New Orleans Cold Storage opens new terminal

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JULY 20, 2012
Prices in the Americas down as week closes Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Angry reactions to US sulphur verification policy Bunker community vents frustration at discrepancy between IMO guidelines and globally accepted methodology for interpretation of sulphur test results. Titan woes pile up Storage and tanker company facing yet more court battles. Bunker prices climb in Middle East and Africa Prices gains in evidence across Middle East and African markets puts Cape Town in front with double digit rise. Firming bunker prices close week in Europe Prices have maintained their upward spurt with with gains seen in the key European ports. NYK gets the green light Japanese liner giant monitors greenhouse gas emissions along its supply chain. Exhaust gas scrubber gets official endorsement 'Approved' scrubber will allow ships to meet ECA sulphur cap. US warns industry on 'deceptive' IRISL Iranian ships could be hiding their ownership through false documentation. Bunker prices end week higher Singapore benchmark 380 cSt rises to seven-week high on Friday. FAL Oil tanker seized for unpaid debt Tanker seized following failure to pay German bank around $3 million in debt. Wartsila to supply engines for nine Kuwaiti tankers RT-flex engines provide for low fuel consumption and reductions in exhaust emission, says Finnish engineering firm. VLCC market going 'bad to worse' on rising bunkers Bunker prices rise to seven week high this week while VLCC spot rates have fallen to the lowest for the year to-date. Singapore court lifts injunction against bunkering exec 'Top performer' need not wait to start work at rival firm. Bunkering operations resume in Korean ports Operations return to normal as typhoon Khanun passes.

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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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