BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 23, 2012

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Shanghai and Ningbo experience September container volume recovery WTO sides with United States, declares China's steel tariffs illegal Containership deliveries increase in 2013 to beat 2008 record year Evergreen names sixth 8,452-TEU ship in fleet replenishment scheme Ships advised to take care as yacht races take place around Hong Kong Gun-toting rioters bring chaos to Panama's Atlantic Sector canal zone DB Schenker opens multi-campus logistics academy to train Chinese staff Lloyd's Register formula to allow heavier boxes higher on deck welcomed Forward Air quarterly profit off 4.6pc to US$12.3 million, sales up 5.7pc Schiphol SmartGate facility nears completion - and ahead of schedule Atlas Air, Polar Air, Teamsters reach flight dispatchers contract deal

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Bahri, Saudi Aramco reach agreement on merger of Vela's fleet & operations with Bahri DB Schenker Logistics expands innovative transport monitoring service L&T Shipbuilding plans 2,500 cr. bond issue Maersk Line cuts further capacity on Asia-Europe trade CECA would help double India-Australia trade by 2015: Gillard Exports to the US rise 11.3 pc despite slowdown Iraq could become Indias strategic energy partner: IEA Chief Economist Calcutta HC bans trade union activity at Haldia Dock Complex CONCOR celebrates Customer Day to felicitate top performers in the North & North-Central regions CONCOR, GMR launch air cargo bonded trucking service at ICD-Kanpur South Central Railway's freight traffic up 9.7 pc MACCIA's HRD systems & best practices seminar on Nov. 3

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Canadian Trucking Alliance and CargoNet join forces to combat cargo theft in Canada The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and CargoNet, a leading source of supply chain security risk analysis, are working together to help motor carriers introduce an additional laye... Union Pacific Railroad invests for Illinois infrastructure improvements The US-based transport service provider Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing the state of Illinois' transportation infrastructure by investing nearly USD 8 million in the railway l... DB Schenker Rail starts fitting whisper brakes The German state railway, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented the first of 1,250 freight cars that are to be retrofitted with composite brake blocks, as requested by the country's fed... Germany's light truck manufacturers successful in USA Germany's vehicle manufacturers have seen sales of light trucks grow markedly in the US market. The latest statistics from the German automotive industry association (VDA) show tha... Hactl on good growth path A strong September 2012 result for Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) - the major air cargo handler at the world's largest air cargo hub - has seen the company pull ahea... Gulf Air Cargo marks a major milestone with the launch of e-AWB Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has achieved another major milestone with the launch of the electronic air waybill (e-AWB), replacing the traditional paper air waybill that con... Port of Antwerp experiences slight decline in freight volumes The port of Antwerp (Belgium) handled 138.9 million t of freight in the first nine months of the current year. This represents a drop of 2.2% compared with the same period last yea... Jungheinrich chosen as Ceva's top supplier in Northern Europe At a ceremony held recently in Spain, Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain management companies, named materials handling solutions specialist Jungheinrich as it... BigMove: two members appointed to the executive board The executive board of the heavylift cooperation BigMove has been reinforced by two new members. One is Georg Tietz, managing director for engineering at Hegmann Transit GmbH, who ... DB Schenker increases PVMI warehouse capacity in Mexico DB Schenker Logistics has opened a new state of the art logistics centre in Guadalajara (Mexico). The new 12,600 sqm warehouse, located in the Guadalajara technology industrial par... New West African airline starts services Today (22 October 2012), the new airline Gambia Bird is commencing scheduled services across West Africa and into Europe. The national carrier is supported by the Germania Gro... Militzer & Münch selects Kostas Sandalcidis as regional managing director Militzer & Münch (M & M), a global transport and logistics provider based in St Gallen (Switzerland), has appointed Kostas Sandalcidis as regional managing director for the... Germany: River Elbe not to be deepened The German Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has declared that dredging on the River Elbe between Hamburg and Cuxhaven must stop for the time being, thereby supporting nature a...

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Chouest forms subsea services JV with FMC Technologies Wärtsilä offers highly efficient Aframax OSG says it is considering a Chapter 11 filing Gulf of Guinea piracy warning from IMB ABB Shanghai delivers Azipods for wind turbine installers Rolls-Royce to power SSC hovercraft

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
WSF employees honored for fuel conservation scheme Port of Woodland releases proposed budget for public review California Maritime Academy cadet takes home Crowley memorial scholarship Port of Grays Harbor seeking Satsop Business Park director Suisun Bay recycling effort earns visit from transport secretary

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Industry calls for standards on fuel efficiency claims Backlash against claims by equipment makers and yards for so-called greener designs Wärtsilä cuts jobs as it scales down fuel cell development But company reports third-quarter order intake that has nearly doubled year on year Drinking, lethargy and sleepless nights: the hidden scars of piracy Shipowners leave survivors to tackle their mental health problems alone, claims damning report Governments display 'great diversity' in handling of international liability conventions Guidelines to aid cohesion will be difficult to create, says CMI working group Piracy before the days of best practice advice 'If you resisted, you ended up with a bullet through your head,' says Plymouth University lecturer Jonathan Challacombe OSG director's resignation said to be key to post-mortem Dover privatisation heads for that game-changing moment DHB transfer debate will generate fresh thinking about UK trust ports Salalah port chief warns over boxline capacity cuts Carriers scaling back Asia-Europe capacity miss out on growth into East Africa and India markets, says Ford Elvictor eyes private share placement Fundraiser would be among the first by a crew manager Cash flows Restructuring can be long, costly and painful, so cashflow is vitally important More feeder capacity for Black Sea As citrus season looms, CMA CGM announces link for Turkey and Egypt to Russia Updated: OSG mulls Chapter 11 move Financial statements for last three years unreliable, tanker major admits Thirteen crew released from Orna Part-release is understood to be result of pirate infighting Surge of business for India breakers Yards return to work after strike following fatal incident at Alang Kinko Maru sells for price below estimates Sale points to continued downward long-term trajectory for the workhorses of the tanker industry Seven jailed after first German piracy trial Sentences of six to seven years handed down for attack on boxship Taipan More pirate attacks in Togo this year than last five combined, says IMB Piracy success rate high in Indonesia DP World sells Vostochnaya stake Sale of 'legacy investment' raises $230m VLGC owners seek refuge in early drydocking Vessels being taken out of the market as rates fall towards operating costs HSH denies seeking further support But bank looks to ease pressure on risk-weighted assets Nordic American unveils loan refinancing Company to make do with $430m as Hansson hails expansion prospects of 'preferred borrower' status Keep calm and keep the cash flowing Torm restructuring may cost its chief executive dearly, but he knows he has done his best STX O&S wins $672m drillship deal South Korean yard wins second offshore order since September Hammond confirms cruiseship carer exemption Ferry operators must provide free travel for companions of disabled Comment: Do it now Too many struggling shipping companies appear to prefer procrastination to undertaking a restructuring Crédit Agricole to keep majority of Greek portfolio despite sale Alpha shipping book expected to rise to about $2.6bn with influx from Emporiki OOCL enjoys better third quarter But profitability will likely weaken towards year-end after peak season, say analysts Zodiac tops Maersk Line fuel efficiency charts Time charter partner's vessels beat carrier's own fleet Rongsheng wins up to four deepwater tender barges China's largest private yard secures its second offshore order Restructuring crunch yet to come, says Norton Rose partner Shortage of expertise and resources could emerge, Stonebridge argues

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
MSC sues Bernuth Lines MSC HAS sued Florida's Bernuth Lines, seeking $4.2M related to the 2010 sinking of the box ship Angeln Tanker outlooks slashed TANKER rate forecasts were cut today by two leading shipping analysts, for both the second half of this year and 2013 Australia sentences smuggler in deadly grounding A SMUGGLER of migrants was sentenced today in Australia to 14 years in prison, IHS Global Insight reported TAS profits rise 108% MALAYSIAN shipbuilder TAS Offshore today reported a 108% rise in third quarter profits German judge sentences 10 pirates for 2010 attack A GERMAN judge has sentenced 10 Somali pirates to serve up to seven years in prison for a box ship's 2010 hijacking IEA: oil supply disruption would hit Asia first ASIA'S growing oil demand means it will be the first to be hit by any Mideast supply disruptions, the IEA warned today Strong winter market seen for LNG sector A FORECAST rise in LNG imports to Japan near Christmas remains likely to trigger a good winter market for LNG carriers, a shipping analyst predicted NAT sets up credit facility NORDIC American Tankers said today it has agreed with banks to set up a $430M credit facility Silence reigns on kidnappings off Nigeria OMINOUS silence has stretched into a second week since the kidnapping of seven seafarers off Bonny Island in Nigerian waters Piracy drops in Asia PIRACY and armed robberies both dropped in Asian waters during the third quarter of this year, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre said IMB confirms piracy drop THE DRAMATIC fall in Somali piracy so far this year has been confirmed in the IMB's third quarterly results Seadrill might acquire Songa Eclipse rig SEADRILL said today it is looking to acquire the ultra-deepwater semisubmersible rig Songa Eclipse from Songa Offshore Box rates continue fall CONTAINER freight rates are continuing to drop even as carriers try to make stick more general rate increases, from 1 November

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Savannah Maritime Community Promotes Logistics Careers Freightliner Trucks Sales Executive David "Fish" Mihuta recently spoke to the Propeller Club of Savannah about the continuation of the Maritime Logistics Education Taskforce, a collaboration of resources designed to attract area high school students to careers in the logistics and maritime industry, Savannah Morning News reported. The program was developed... Japanese Exports Plunge 10.3 Percent A territorial dispute between China and Japan may further hurt trade between the world's second and third largest economies this fall as new trade figures from Japan reveal that exports fell 10.3 percent year-over-year in September, the fastest contraction since the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of... Pirates Release Vessel But Not Entire Crew Somali pirates released the Orna, a Panama-flag bulk carrier, after almost two years of captivity, but later reneged on their agreement to free the entire 19-member crew. Reports said ship operator Sirago Ship Management could not secure release of six sailors, including five Syrians and one Sri Lankan, following a tussle between two...

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Industry must learn from casualties like the MSC Flaminia The shipping industry urgently needs mandatory provisions for countries to provide a place of refuge for ships that need assistance, and timely and obligatory reporting ... UK to emerge from recession? That is the prediction from analysts who expect that Thursday's released data will show a 0.6% rise in the UK's GDP for the third quarter - thanks mainly to the ... Felixstowe: London Gateway not a 'game-changer' The war of words between the UK's biggest container port of Felixstowe, and the soon to be new-kid-on-the-block DP World USD1.5 billion London Gateway, is heating ... Warring pirates holdback released seafarers Islands spat hits Japan's exports to China The territorial dispute between China and Japan over a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea has hit the latter's exports to the former - shipments ... CI honours a shipping legend

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
S&P slashes OSG A leading ratings agency has downgraded Overseas Shipholding Group's debt grade in response to a filing in which the tanker owner warned investors about the possibility of bankruptcy. Bondholders fear the worst Some of Overseas Shipholding Group's bondholders are actively courting legal counsel in case the cash-strapped US tanker owner were to seek Chapter 11 relief in court, market sources said Monday. OSG crash continues Shares of Overseas Shipholding Group continued to plummet in midday trading Monday on the back of a securities filing in which the tanker owner admitted that it may pursue Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors. Drybulk buffet If you're one of the many bulker owners trading tonnage in the spot market while waiting for rates to justify period work you may be in luck. Clear as mud Swiss boxship giant MSC has won compensation in the US after it ended up shipping boxes partially full of mud to India. Jefferies trims spot bets Jefferies has dimmed its crude tanker spot forecasts with limited demand and continued fleet growth hurting the market. Bourbon crew safe Crew kidnapped from a Bourbon anchor-handler in Nigeria last week are safe and well, according to Russian diplomats. OSG filing possible A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing could be on the way for tanker titan Overseas Shipholding Group, the owner admitted this afternoon. Shin Yang confirms loss Shin Yang Shipping of Malaysia has confirmed that one of its bulkers sank off Korea last week resulting in the deaths of five seafarers. Boxship beats cable rap An Indian court has turned down a claim against a former NYK boxship accused of damaging an undersea cable en route to a breakers' yard. Nakilat slumps Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) has experienced a sudden dive in earnings. Euronav to sell? Euronav could sell off some of its ships in a bid to avoid turning to shareholders for cash, a leading analyst says. Clarksons clocks spike A spike in interest for high-end drilling units has boosted the value of the offshore newbuilding orderbook, Clarksons says. Offshore buoys Rongsheng Shares in Rongsheng Heavy Industries soared on Monday on optimism that the company has made a breakthrough in its bid to become a force in the thriving offshore sector. Wuhu wins PSVs Wuhu Xinlian Shipbuilding of China has won a breakthrough order for its first ever supply ships. NAT nabs new loan Nordic American Tankers has wrapped up a new loan with a trio of Scandinavian banks. Reefer burns off Japan Japan's coast guard has rescued all 64 Chinese crew from a burning reefer off Okinawa. Single hit off Somalia Pirate attacks on ships off Somalia tumbled in the third quarter with only a solitary incident recorded. U-Ming takes resale Taiwan's U-Ming has emerged as the buyer in Glocal's latest bulker resale deal. Big John buys from Blystad John Fredriksen's Seadrill has turned to Arne Blystad's Songa Offshore for its latest purchase. Taipan ten jailed Ten Somali pirates have been handed jail terms of up to seven years in Germany. DP World sells out DP World has agreed to sell its 25% stake in the management company that runs the Far Eastern port of Vostochny. Peene deadline set An end-of-October deadline has been set for indicative offers in Germany's insolvent Peene shipyard. OOIL to top bets OOIL is tipped to pass profit forecasts this year on the back of a strong third quarter showing. Alang back in action India has shrugged off recent events at Alang to once again dominate the ship recycling market over the past week. Dredger sinks Four crew have been rescued after a Danish dredger sank in the Kattegat. Three breakers killed Three shipbreakers have been killed by a falling tank at Gadani in Pakistan. STX does drillship deal Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has clinched a new drillship order worth $700m. ADM bids for GrainCorp Commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has launched a $3bn takeover bid for Australia's GrainCorp. Bahri seals Vela tie-up National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) and Vela are to merge in a deal that creates the world's fourth largest VLCC owner. Vale back at Chengxi Vale is to convert a second VLOC into a self-unloading transshipment vessel for use in the Philippines. Orna reportedly released A United Arab Emirates owned bulker which had one of its crewmen murdered by pirates is finally free. Seadrill spin-off sparkles Seadrill Partners, John Fredriksen's latest MLP spin-off, posted a strong start on its first day of trading in New York.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
OOCL's 3Q revenue up 10.9% over same 2011 period Revenues in the first nine months of this year were $4.47 billion, 7 percent more than in the first nine months of 2011. Volumes for the same period was 3.9 million TEUs, 5.1 percent more than in the first nine months of last year. Fraud scandal prompts shake up at Port of Oakland James Kwon, the maritime director at the center of the travel reimbursement-scandal at the Port of Oakland, was ordered to return from overseas business travel and immediately placed on paid administrative leave Friday. K+N starts Belgium e-commerce system for LEGO Colombia FDI surges in 2012 Hyundai to assess inland haulage fee in Korea EU notifies UPS, TNT of antitrust concerns U.S. intervenes in lawsuit against stevedore The U.S. Justice Department has intervened in a lawsuit that claims the Houston-based stevedore, Jacintoport International LLC, a division of Seaboard Corp., overcharged for loading food aid cargo. MOL's intermodal on-time percentage lags U.S. investigates Chinese plywood imports The U.S. Commerce Department has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012
Signs of Chinese initiatives on emissions Plans to test out MBMs for shipping at home could dovetail with global schemes under consideration at the IMO. Bunker prices down in Fujairah Good avails in Suez. 'Soft' start to the week in European hubs Player reports quiet afternoon in Hamburg. Eco ship concept extends to navies Fuel efficiency a focus commercial and naval shipping. Report supports FAL's claim against UAE utility company Consultancy says counter claim 'unsupported by evidence'. Low-cost emulsion fuel could help pay for 'scrubbers' Quadrise says stricter controls on shipping's emissions should give it a 'competitive advantage'. Fuel-efficient tanker design from Wartsila includes built-in scrubber 'The realities of the shipping industry call for higher fuel efficiency, lower operating costs, and better environmental performance,' says company vice-president. LPG carrier held in Fujairah over bunker arrears The fully-laden vessel has been detained since mid-September. Petromedia congratulates Sibcon 2012 prize draw winners Edwin Phua and Ahmed Omar Eissa won subscriptions to Bunkerworld. Week starts with falling bunker prices Supplies of marine fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Monday. IRISL facing bankruptcy, says managing director Interview with Turkish newspaper reveals company's precarious economic position. Singapore: Industry will not be forced to use flow meters Instead, industry players urged take up the system. Bunker tanker owner launches fifth 'green' vessel MT Demure will be the second bunker tanker in Singapore to be fitted with the approved mass flowmeter system, it says. IBIA: ISO 8217:2010 less popular in Asia 97.8% of bunker deliveries at Singapore still ISO 8217:2005 spec, says IBIA chairman. Fuel changeovers 'exacerbated' vessel engine failures Shortage of fuel supply to generating engines accounted for 16% of reported blackouts, says UK P&I Club.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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