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BRIEFS

October 24, 2012

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Canton Fair exporters polled: 46pc optimistic as confidence rises 9.9pc CMA CGM to hike Mediterranean-Latin America peak season surcharge Court upholds eco plea, stops Hamburg river dredging, boosts Wilhelmshaven Canada's TD Bank predicts rising China costs will mean more 'onshoring' Qatar approves plan to permit entry of ships with armed guards aboard EU regulations makes legitimate business with Iran even more difficult Trucking growth assured, but challenges ahead: European road freight study JD Neuhaus introduces standard feature in emergency lowering device Singapore holds oil spill drill to test inter-agency co-ordination Delhi airport linked to Kanpur inland box depot with bonded trucking Bonded trucking service moves air cargo to Tiruchi Airport in Tamil Nadu Air Canada selects OAG Cargo's AFRA software for its eRate channel

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OCTOBER 23, 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 23, 2012
New shipping minister visits Port of Felixstowe Stephen Hammond, a member of the British parliament and under secretary of state at the department for transport, recently made his first visit to the UK's largest container port F... Ford Transit is most popular foreign brand commercial vehicle in Russia Ford Sollers, the joint venture business equally-owned by Ford and Sollers, had a successful start of the production of Ford Transit commercial vehicles in Russia. During the first... Germany's rail industry generates second highest turnover in its history German railway technology manufacturers posted a turnover of EUR 5.3 billion in H1/2012, the second highest amount in the industry's history and almost 13% more than in the same pe... Freightliner phases in new cranes at Southampton Maritime terminal Freightliner Ltd, a UK-based railfreight operator, has phased in two new rail head gantry cranes at the company's Southampton Maritime Terminal, the culmination of a GBP 9 million ... Chep Aerospace Solutions' acquisition of eps-Aircraft Services extends repair network in Germany Chep Aerospace Solutions has just acquired eps-Aircraft Services GmbH, an equipment repair services provider based in Frankfurt (Germany). This follows a recent acquisition from No... Hurricane Isaac has negative impact on New Orleans cargo traffic The August 2012 statistical report for New Orleans' Armstrong international airport (USA) shows the negative impact of hurricane Isaac, which interrupted flight operations for 3.5 ... Gatwick Airport to develop options for a new runway London's Gatwick Airport Limited is beginning detailed work on the options for a new runway. This will be submitted to the independent commission on aviation connectivity, consiste... New security director for the port of Long Beach The harbour commission of the port of Long Beach CA (USA) has appointed Randy Parsons as the port's new security director. Parsons has been with the US transportation Security admi... Change of CEO for Hermes Logistics Technologies The British company Hermes Logistics Technologies has appointed Yuval Baruch to the position of CEO. The company is the provider of a real-time air cargo handling system emplo... European trailer and bodybuilding industries receive awards for innovation The International Trailer Innovation 2013 awards were recently presented to the trailer and body building industries' best innovations. Awards went to Kögel's rapid hybrid tarpauli... Deutsche Post DHL building Germany's largest parcel centre Deutsche Post DHL is taking another major step towards modernising its parcel network in Germany. Together with Alpha Industrial, a logistics property specialist, DHL, Germany's l... DPD opens new sorting facility in Poland The parcel service provider DPD Poland, part of the DPD network, has opened its new EUR 32 million central sorting centre in Stryków, near Lodz. The facility was built in the heart...

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
Crowley Maritime promotes two Ocean Power Technologies gets $900,000 contract First specialized ship for nickel ore carriage delivered APTC will build two more at NASSCO, if it gets Title XI International Shipholding buys PCTC MTU Series 8000 engines get a power boost Extreme Semi-SWATH launched in Holland Rolls-Royce to design and equip Brazilian-built PSVs Lockheed Martin offers LCS-derived Multi-Mission Combatant

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
Pair of public meetings slated to discuss Port of Tacoma budget Crowley changing face of executive lineup New Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivers medical gear to Ethiopia ATA truck tonnage index up during month of September Yang Ming marks delivery of new 8,626TEU container ship

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
A legal move would provide clarity on slow steaming It may be becoming more common, but there are several risks involved with this cost-saving exercise Bunker suppliers forced to get smarter With shrinking margins, dismal shipping rates and falling asset prices, life is getting complicated for this community Evergreen's global capacity share rises Largest market impact due in 2014, when line receives a further 212,000 teu How big is big enough? The plight of South Korea's smaller shipyards cannot be solved by state aid CMI forms new working group to address offshore regulatory vacuum Drilling rigs have been a blind spot that needs to be embraced in legislative efforts, says president CMI elects first non-European president Exclusive interview: The decision reflects the maritime industry's ongoing shift eastwards Navios Partners may continue secondhand hunt Angeliki Frangou says company seeks to boost distributions as earnings rise OSG Chapter 11 threat is no bluff, experts believe Risk of big name tanker collapse looks very real Blackstone arm unveils provisional product tanker order at Nassco Deal is conditional on MarAd approving $340m application for a loan guarantee under Title XI IHI and Universal Shipbuilding delay merger again Winning approval from overseas antitrust regulators takes time Kiamco in talks to buy five bulkers in leaseback deal Korea Development Bank offshoot still keen on international ship lease business Beijing reaffirms cabotage exclusive for Chinese ships New law bans foreign-flagged ships and foreign-registered shipowners, but not entirely foreign capital German politicians back shipowners' call to boost ship finance Resolution urges federal government action and KfW loans for one-ship companies In support of bunker suppliers While there is a call for them to clean up their act, they are also at the end of the line when owners cannot pay their bills Speculation starts on fate of OSG's two aframax newbuildings Company could make loss on ships under construction Aiding smaller yards Ultimately, soft loans to shipping may not help the neediest shipbuilders in South Korea OSG buffeted by downgrades as market digests SEC filing Lawyers, analysts and pundits begin to weigh details as company stays silent Shippers claim place at heart of market-based carbon curbs Container customers ultimately bear the costs of such schemes, says GSF Cautious customers drive down demand for new boxes Lessor CAI International posts record third-quarter revenue but warns that container production in 2012 will be below 2011 levels Eurotunnel warns of threat to MyFerryLink French administrators of SeaFrance have still not paid funds promised when Nicolas Sarkozy was president

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
S&P boosts Navios profits NYSE-listed Navios Partners today posted better quarterly results than expected, driven by three recent vessel purchases Nigeria seizes Russians in smuggling case NIGERIAN authorities have reportedly seized a vessel and arrested its 15 Russian crew members in an arms-smuggling case Coal moves to spot basis LONG-TERM coal shipments could become obsolete, with the market moving towards spot pricing, the Platts Coal Forum in Singapore heard today World's first nickel ore bulker delivered THE FIRST bulker designated for nickel ore transport has been delivered UAFL might buy more ships A GERMAN shipowner wants to buy more feeder or Handysize box ships for its subsidiary United Africa Feeder Line China's new orders drop nearly 47% CHINA'S yard sector is continuing to shrink, according to the industry ministry STX Metal shares acquired STX OFFSHORE & Shipbuilding told Fairplay today it has acquired 28% of the shares in its affiliate company STX Metal GPI buys rest of VCS GLOBAL Ports Investments (GPI), the Russian box terminal operator, has bought DPW's 25% stake in Vostochny Stevedoring Co (VCS) Heung-A buys box ship STX PAN Ocean has sold one of its feeder box ships to compatriot Heung-A Shipping Class-action lawyers already circling OSG NYSE-listed Overseas Shipholding Group is already facing potential legal liability following today's precipitous drop in share price Malaysia yards to focus on niche orders MALAYSIA will focus on niche shipbuilding of small and medium-sized vessels of up to 30,000dwt, according to a leader of its yard sector Novatek sues over Ust-Luga construction NOVATEK, the independent Russian gas producer, has filed suit against the building contractor for an Ust-Luga port expansion Japanese yard orders surge 272.5% JAPAN's shipbuilding orders rose 272.5% year on year in September, thanks to more contracts with compatriot shipowners HHI's orders drop 40% HYUNDAI HI of South Korea said today new shipbuilding orders dropped 40% year on year for the first nine months of 2012 Warnings mount on OSG CREDIT agencies S&P and Moody's slashed their ratings on OSG today, while more Wall Street analysts are abandoning ship

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
Profit, Revenue Jump at Container Lessor CAI Container lessor CAI International's third quarter net profit rose 21 percent to $16.5 million, and revenue jumped 36 percent to $44.9 million as utilization rates remained strong despite a sluggish global economy. CEO Victor Garcia told analysts that global production of containers is estimated at 2.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units this year.... Maersk Line Expands E-Business Services Maersk Line's global customers are now able to coordinate all of their container transportation activities through GT Nexus, the cloud-based software provider that links shippers, logistics providers and ocean and surface carriers. Over the last three months, Maersk Line has integrated its back-office systems with the GT Nexus cloud supply chain... NAMEPA's 5th Anniversary Observed with Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Conference and Awards Dinner Clay Maitland, Founding Chairman of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), announced NAMEPA's Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Conference, which will feature "Greening the Marine Transportation System", "The Arctic", "Safety at Sea" and "Corporate Risk Management". The conference will be followed by NAMEPA's 2012 Marine Environment Protection Awardshonoring Maersk,...

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
Everglades welcomes its largest boxship as it plans to deepen channels The south Florida Port Everglades is gearing up for the widening of the Panama Canal - and the bigger ships that will follow to the US east and Gulf ports - by ... A double-up for APM T After walking away with the Lloyd's List award in September, the management of APM Terminals were back in London last week to collect CAI's bigger box pool pays dividends The lessor of marine containers CAI International, which has invested heavily in new equipment in recent years, posted a record third quarter performance in the ... Idled boxship fleet to soar The number of containerships in hot or cold lay-up around the world is set to accelerate significantly in the next weeks and months as ocean carriers take the knife ... Battle against Somali pirates almost won The latest report from International Maritime Bureau [IMB] confirms that the five-year struggle against the maritime scourge of piracy in the Horn of Africa is ... OOCL staying in the black That seems certain given that the Hong Kong-headquartered Orient Overseas International Limited's container arm's OOCL Q3 management figures show a continuation ...

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
CMRE in the money Costamare surprised Wall Street Tuesday after turning in a fourth quarter gain that topped many market forecasts. Fact versus fiction The top contenders for the US presidency don't see eye to eye on many issues but both appear to believe in the importance of sanctions aimed at Iran's nuclear enrichment programme. Euronav trapped in the red Euronav posted a third quarter loss Tuesday, stoking fears that some of its peers may reveal deep deficits of their own in the weeks to come. Guarded ships stay quiet Ships carrying armed guards are not reporting pirate attacks due to fear of endangering contracts, the International Maritime Bureau says. Anything is possible Most equity analysts have discontinued coverage of Overseas Shipholding Group in the wake of yesterday's Chapter 11 warning but some still believe it's possible for the US tanker owner to stay afloat. Scrap to seed recovery Scrapping of 15-year-old tankers could seed a recovery in the market by 2014 or 2015, Braemar Seascope says. Dof to Latin America Dof is sending a North Sea-based anchor handler to South America on a term deal. Commodore charts cape climb A doubling of capesize iron ore fixtures into China has been crediting with fueling a spike in earnings for the ships. Tanker saves chopper crew A Norden tanker has saved the crew of a Super Puma helicopter that crash-landed in the North Sea off Scotland. Samudera profit sliced Samudera Shipping has seen its third quarter net profit collapse by nearly two thirds as higher costs wiped out a slight improvement in revenue. RBD ship held Another Rizzo Bottiglieri de Carlini Armatori (RBD) ship has been arrested, this time in Scotland. ISC trades up Alabama owner International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has brought in a more modern car carrier by selling off a 1994-built model. Navios Partners presses on Fleet expansion has helped Navios Maritime Partners to a stronger than expected third quarter showing. JP Morgan shifts gears Expectation of improved pay days for investors has led JP Morgan to boost its rating on Teekay Offshore Partners. SAAG tanker stranded A SAAG Shipping tanker crew has been stuck in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for three months as its Malaysian owner struggles with debt. Bumi stretches FPSO Bumi Armada has penned an extended a bareboat charter deal for one of its floating production storage and offloading units. Icebreaker stuck in ice An Australian icebreaker has found progress very tricky 80 miles out from Antarctica. Oldies offloaded Two elderly bulkers have been spared the breakers' torches as buyers stepped in to take them on for further trading. Japanese union hit again JFE Holdings and IHI Corp have delayed the merger of their shipbuilding operations for a second time due to probes by Chinese antitrust authorities. Maersk fixes fifth Denmark's Maersk Drilling has found long-term employment for the fifth of its seven drillship newbuildings. Dajmar: "Serious damage" IRISL boss Mohammad Hussein Dajmar has warned that the Iranian shipowner is facing serious problems due to western sanctions - and the situation could deteriorate. Hallin nabs Korea job Hallin Marine has started a new subsea project off the coast of South Korea involving its newest vessel. Istanbul's ferry scrap Istanbul's privatised ferry owner IDO has cried foul over a potential opening up of passenger routes in the region. OSG woes to hit owners Wilbur Ross, the US billionaire investor, could be among those set to suffer if OSG were to crash and burn. CVSC inks VLCCs An order for two VLCCs by a CNPC and PDVSA joint venture has been signed in China, according to brokers. Singapore backs training Singapore has unveiled further incentive schemes aimed at boosting maritime skills in the Southeast Asian City State. Eco aframax unveiled Wartsila has launched a new aframax tanker design that it claims offers solutions for current and forthcoming emissions legislation. Seaboard seals Mare deal Seaboard Marine has confirmed that it is behind the purchase of a feedership from Germany's Jurgen Ohle.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
BT adds cloud-based tracking GSF wants shipper input on carbon reduction "Shippers are increasingly driving environmental improvement, not only through collaboration with partners in the supply chain, but through competition based on carriers' environmental performance," said GSF Secretary General Chris Welsh. U.S.-Panama trade pact takes effect Oct. 31 According to the USTR, the agreement will call on Panama to immediately reduce or eliminate tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, which currently average 7 percent, with some tariffs as high as 81 percent. TP Pulse: Most shippers braced for big surcharges if ILA struck Among 68 shippers surveyed by American Shipper, 94 percent said they were to be hit with surcharges if a strike had occurred. Eighty-one percent of those characterized the surcharge as "significant," while the other 13 percent said the surcharge was "somewhat high." Caterpillar sees cloudy global economy ahead CN benefits from increased crude oil shipments Washington Notebook: Obama, Romney spar over China trade sanctions OSG 'evaluating options,' including Chapter 11 OSG had 112 ships in its fleet, 67 owned and 45 chartered, and had two under construction. It operates a highly diversified fleet that encompasses crude, product, and gas tankers across a wide range of sizes. Riots shake FTZ in Colon, Panama UPS profit hit by pension restructuring costs The express carrier said it had a profit of $469 million in the third quarter, 56 percent down from the $1.07 billion earned in the same 2011 period. GES opens Dammam terminal yard Hub reports record 3Q results Seaboard Marine acquires new ship Virgin Cargo adds Mumbai service Ex-Im Bank insurance renewal helps cotton exports JetBlue Cargo expands to Bermuda Ex-Im Bank enters agreement with Coface Dooley joins Hamburg Süd

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OCTOBER 23, 2012
OW Bunker and Bergen Bunkers confirm strategic cooperation Bergen Bunkers will retain existing brand name but operate as an integrated and wholly owned subsidiary of OW Bunker. Prices falling in Fujairah Some Suez players still without product. Weak buying interest in Rotterdam Prices falling across Europe. ABS launches environmental management software Data tracking and analysis aimed at helping ship operators monitor regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Canal expansion pushed back Small delay to completion of eight-year project. Shippers should be 'at heart' of emissions debate Lines environmental performance form part of shippers' outlook. Japanese refiner provides ECA compliant fuel Cosmo Oil has begun supplying low sulphur bunker fuel. 'Don't underestimate our determination' to set up Hong Kong ECA 'Our long-term goal of setting up a low-emission area is very clear," says Environment Undersecretary. UAE pipeline ready by year end Pipeline circumvents need to ship oil through Strait of Hormuz. Bunker prices continue their downward trend in Asia Supplies of marine fuels were fine across key Asian ports on Tuesday. Mass flow meters for bunkering not 'plug in and play' 'No boom' in custody transfer of bunkers using mass flow meters without framework, says Maersk spokesman. Bunker suppliers urged to 'properly' draft contracts Shipping lawyers comment on case between Chimbusco Pan Nation and Maruba. Industry should seek 'reprieve' from 2020 emissions target Target 'not feasible' because of the severity of the downturn in shipping, say players. Chevron orders marine engines with EGR technology Engines meet Tier III emission standards, and can switch to Tier II when outside ECAs. 'Holistic approaches' needed in ship operation Fuel issues are becoming 'more complex' with the impending environmental regulations.

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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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