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BRIEFS

September 25, 2012

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STX Dalian yard wins US$330 million order for four CIMC 9,200-TEUers Port of LA approves funding to complete US$7.5 million harbour dredging WTO cuts global trade forecast, sees 2.5pc growth in 2012 - 4.5pc in 2013 NATO commander says big gains made against Somali pirates this summer OOCL hikes Med-Asia/Australia rates, UASC hits Iran with US$500/TEU boost FMC tells carriers: Congestion charges only apply after 30 days notice Portuguese rapid-fire dock strikes out to quell EU demands for competition NYK buys control of Russia's ROLF Group's logistics unit in joint venture Port of Halifax signs standard promotional MOU with Panama Canal Authority Breakbulk China 2013 exposition to be held March 12-15 at Intex Shanghai Road pricing strategy needed, say UK forwarders as toll hikes loom Senate votes to shield US airlines from EU carbon tax, Obama to mull bill AA cargo looks to emerging markets, cool chains as Chapter 11 terms loom Singapore's Tiger Airways makes Sri Lanka's Tiruchi Airport a cargo star Flydubai Cargo goes global with services from Dubai to Bucharest and Skopje Lufthansa Cargo opens its second annual Air Cargo Innovation Challenge

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Asia-Europe freight rates contract further Half of BBC Chartering's new heavy lift fleet now in service Intermodal sea-rail corridor to Europe will benefit Chongqing: Expert JBS Academy inks MoU with Gujarat government for skill updation in ports & logistics Kenya to ban road movement of boxes weighing more than 28 t MPHRP launches pre-departure piracy awareness training programme for Indian seafarers NYK & ROLF Group to launch JV in Russia Piracy off West African coast sees spike this year Sailings reduced during Chinas Golden Week holiday Shipping confidence falls to four-year low SITC commences service connecting China, Vietnam, Thailand & Indonesia GTI seeks legal recourse

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
DXB's cargo facilities to undergo major expansion programme Dubai International's cargo facilities are set to undergo a major modernisation and expansion programme that will see cargo capacities increased to 3.1 million t by 2018. Over the... American Trucking Association criticises new speed limit in Texas The American Trucking Associations (ATA), the largest US trade association for the trucking industry, has urged the Texas Transportation Commission to reverse its decision to allow... New Renault Premium Mini-Midlift for Clugston's fuel delivery service UK-based Clugston Distribution Services has taken delivery of five new Renault Premium 460.23 mini-midlift tractor units, with an additional three trucks on order through Renault T... Negative impacts on BLS Cargo and Lötschberg car train The private Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo reported that the strong Swiss franc and several interruptions to services have resulted in a drop in freight traffic volumes and fewer ... Rail Freight Group awarded freight projects in UK The UK's Rail Freight Group (RFG) has announced the winners of its annual RFG Awards for 2012. The winner of the Rail Freight Project of the Year is Lafarge Cement UK for its part... Schiphol Cargo appoints strategist Schiphol Cargo at Amsterdam airport has appointed Hendriena Ritsema as director of strategic development. She succeeds Harry Tomesen, who has retired after 30 years with the airpor... 180 breeding cows from France to Mongolia Châteauroux-Déols airport in France took on the image of a farmyard when 180 breeding cows arrived at the airport to catch a flight to Mongolia with a little help from Efis Air, pa... MyCargo Airlines arrives at Liege Airport Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding that makes the Belgian airport of Liège the European airport of choice for MyCargo Airlines' European cargo charter operation... GAC India to handle Chennai operations for Sarjak Container Lines GAC India has entered into an agency agreement with Mumbai-based Sarjak Container Lines to handle its operations requirements in Chennai. The development comes twelve months after... FedEx reports positive first quarter In the first quarter or the current financial year 2012/2013, the US CEP service provider and integrator FedEx improved it sales on the corresponding prior year quarter by 3%, fro... Wim Bosman Group opens branch in Kiev Wim Bosman Ukraine has officially launched its new operations in Kiev. The branch opening is part of the group's Eastern European strategy. Earlier this year, Wim Bosman opened bra... DHL develops logistics facility in Sydney DHL Global Forwarding has started to build its new AUD 45.8 million (EUR 36.8 million) logistics facility in Sydney (Australia). The investment will combine DHL Global Forwarding's...

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Navy hopes to turn seawater into jet fuel Tognum transforms former SKL Motor into MTU Reman Navy commissions third LCS in Galveston ceremony Seadrill orders seventh drillship, takes option for eighth CIMC orders 9,300 TEU box ships for charter to CMA CGM

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Agencies open comment period on Cherry Point terminal EIS Port association chairman speaks before Senate committee UTi Worldwide names two to new executive positions Port of Seattle nets federal funds for Sea-Tac Airport master plan OOCL plans to expand Intra-Europe service menu

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
LPG carrier owners pin their hopes on future US-Asia trade VLGC rates will increase as demand grows on benchmark route DP World signs construction contract for third terminal at Jebel Ali Deadline set for 2014 launch date

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Jammed breaking yards skip new buys ALMOST no ships were sold for recycling last week, as many yards already had full capacity Maersk might sell 13 tankers MAERSK Tankers told Fairplay it is discussing the sale of 13 of Broström's smallest product tankers PEMEX stabilises production PEMEX has halted its production slide and is spurring more long-haul tanker business, according to Poten & Partners Caribbean box market consolidates KING OCEAN has confirmed the acquisition of competitor Bernuth Lines, underscoring the drive for economies of scale in the Caribbean box sector Ship shares weathering 'a bifurcation' INVESTORS in the US are remaining enthusiastic about shipping shares, even though outlooks vary markedly across maritime sectors, a shipping analyst said Grain exports assured from Russia MOSCOW plans grain exports, the Russian Grain Union told Fairplay today, despite a Kremlin statement last week hinting a possible embargo Höegh LNG weighs bond NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said it is weighing whether to issue a senior unsecured bond in the Oslo bond market Finnish dockers return FINNISH dock workers returned to work this morning after closing down the country's ports all weekend Docker safety code urged after Oz death THE DEATH of an Australian docker on a Chinese-registered bulker sparked renewed union calls today for a national safety code Modern bulkers quit S&P market OWNERS of modern bulkers, especially Panamaxes, are withdrawing them from S&P because potential buyers are forcing prices down NITC tankers discharge crude in Malaysia THREE of NITC's VLCCs have apparently discharged crude in floating storage units docked off Malaysia VLCC rates firm on laycans VLCC owners are today hailing improved earnings amid higher activity for October laycans Brittany Ferries knot loosens BRITTANY Ferries services in the Channel, which strikes halted last week, reportedly could soon restart following weekend talks

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
US Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 12 Weeks The average cost of diesel in the U.S. fell for the first time in 12 weeks, dropping 4.9 cents in... APL Executive Cleared in Dubai An APL executive stuck in Dubai for months awaiting trial on gun-smuggling charges said he has been acquitted on all... Port Manatee Gets Federal Funding for New Locomotives Florida's Port Manatee is getting a federal grant of about $2.5 million toward two new locomotives for the port. ... Vision, Balqon to Partner on Zero-Emissions Fuel Cell Terminal Tractor Vision Industries and Balqon have entered into a joint development agreement to build a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell/electric hybrid terminal... Smith Electric Vehicles Cancels $76 Million IPO Smith Electric Vehicles withdrew a $76 million initial public offering and said it will turn to private investors for cash needed... Chinese Container Maker Orders Four Ships China International Marine Container, the world's largest container manufacturer, is venturing into the ship-owning business after finalizing a $330 million... SC Ports Authority's Newsome Discusses Plans for Inland Intermodal Port (Video) James Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, discusses an inland intermodal port the agency is developing... TNT Express Boss Steps Down Ahead of UPS Takeover The chief executive of TNT Express, Marie-Christine Lombard, is stepping down by the end of the month to pursue a... Crocodile Escapes Container on Qantas Flight Australian airline Qantas has admitted that a crocodile was found roaming the cargo hold of one its planes last week.... Nehru Port Dockworkers Postpone Strike Labor federations representing dockworkers at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) have postponed an... OOCL Launches Germany-Russia Service OOCL has launched a new intra-Europe service linking Germany and Russia. The Hong Kong-based carrier said the Scan Baltic... Logwin Expands in India Logwin has opened a new office in India to meet rising demand for textile forwarding export services and increasing imports... DP World Signs Contract for Third Jebel Ali Container Terminal DP World signed a contract Sunday for the construction of a third container terminal at its flagship Jebel Ali box... Modest Peak Season Under Way This fall has brought something absent in 2011: a peak season for containerized import shipments of holiday goods. But... Forwarders Spreading Their Wings - to Online Sales Online retail isn't a sector readily associated with freight forwarders. With their retail infrastructures and network, postal services and integrated... Smith Electric Seeks Investors Smith Electric Vehicles is looking for a $76 million jolt to keep its electric truck business alive and growing. The... Truckload Carriers Tackling Driver Turnover Trucking hit a troubling milestone in the second quarter when the average annualized driver turnover rate at larger truckload carriers... Dredging Energizes Corpus Christi Timing is everything. The Port of Corpus Christi, its development long pinned on oil and container imports connected to the... Gulf Ports Seeding Growth in Africa Most U.S. Gulf ports focus largely on trade with Asia, Europe and South America, but a late bloomer is emerging... LA, Long Beach to Help Shape Chassis Policy The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles want to bring owners and users of chassis together to develop an... Ceres Develops Online Tool to Measure Footprint Shippers and other freight transportation interests looking to assess their environmental impact have a new electronic tool to filter their... Measuring Sustainability Becomes the Norm Just how widely accepted has the business case for supply chain sustainability become? So much that as the practice matures,... Study Touts State Infrastructure Banks Most Americans got their first exposure to infrastructure banks earlier this month when President Bill Clinton praised Chicago's new multibillion-dollar... Freight Policy Council Off the Starting Block It's finally happening. After years of fits and starts, the Department of Transportation is moving forward in creating a national... An Intermodal Peak Season? It's Complicated The timing and health of shipping peak season is as murky on the rails as it is on the water....

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Drillship for hire Northern Offshore is seeking employment for its lone drillship following the abrupt adjournment of a contract with Vietgazprom, a joint venture between Petrovietnam and Gazprom (VGP). Collateral damage A leading ratings agency applauded BW Group's performance in the first half Monday despite a deficit and declining asset values. King Ocean's coup A leading US containership operator has purchased more than a dozen Caribbean shipping routes from one of its rivals. SAM bulker held A handysize bulk carrier which only hit the water last year was the only vessel to be newly detained in the UK during August. What spurred capes? Chartering activity on the China ore routes hit a six month high last week, Commodore Research says. Hoegh LNG nets NOK 750m Hoegh LNG has successfully completed a fundraiser on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Pirate drama A new Danish film is making waves by dramatising a Somali vessel hijacking with echoes of a real-life case. Profit sharing parade Tsakos Energy Navigation is squeezing another three years out of a fixture tied to one of its suezmax tankers and a South American oil conglomerate. Nasco slices another Nanjing Ocean Shipping (Nasco) has continued its clearout of 1980s built bulk carriers. Brittany services halted French operator Brittany Ferries' ships remained stuck in ports on Monday due to strike action by crew. Seadrill has SHI set fair Samsung Heavy Industries is on track to hit its full-year order target after securing a contract with Seadrill, Deutsche Bank says. Two more VLs sold Two more 1990s-built VLCCs have been sold as the mini-S&P boom in the sector keeps on rolling. JES takes bulker slice Chinese shipbuilder JES International appears to have taken a 30% slice in single shipowning company Great Dragon International. DP pushes ahead DP World has reached a milestone on its way to expanding its Dubai container terminal which will allow it to receive the next generation of giant containerships. Ravi's divine forecast Divine intervention from China and India could create the largest boom in shipping history come 2016, according to Ravi Mehrotra. Champion in leak case Canada has launched legal proceedings against Champion Tankers of Bergen over an alleged case of oil dumping in July 2010. Canada probes murder Canadian police are treating the death of a crewman on board a cargoship as murder. Courage sheds again Courage Marine has continued the relentless pace of its fleet renewal with yet another sale. Moldova under pressure US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has called on Moldova to stop re-flagging Iranian vessels as other flags delist them. Pirates raid tanker Armed robbers boarded a chemical tanker off Malaysia on Saturday, stealing cash, laptops and mobile phones before escaping. Fugro exits seismic arena Fugro has exited the seismic sector after offloading assets in a deal tipping the scales at $1.5bn. Teekay aframax aground A Teekay tanker has run aground off Estonia, but there has been no report of pollution. Hoegh LNG seeks funds Hoegh LNG is the latest company to announce plans to tap the Norwegian bond market. Seadrill back at Samsung Seadrill has returned to Samsung Heavy Industries to order up to two ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillships in a deal worth up to $1.2bn. APL man held in Dubai An APL executive is being held in Dubai pending a trial over a gun cargo. Demo takes a breather Ship scrapping looks to have taken a breather with a noticeable slowing of new candidates being put into the market. 13 missing in sinking A trawler has sunk off Japan after a collision with a Tamai Steamship bulker, leaving 13 men missing. Dalian wins drillships Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC) has clinched a deal for up to four drillships from Norway. Hellespont sells suezmax Hellespont Group has reportedly sold one of its suezmax tankers that was on charter to troubled Japanese shipowner Sanko. Tsakos files $300m shelf Tsakos Energy Navigation is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities. CIMC orders boxships China International Marine Container (CIMC) is set to become a shipowner after agreeing to order four containerships. Bosses buy SIOFF stock The top brass at Siem Offshore have put their hands in their pockets to buy up stock in the subsea vessel operator. New ship runs aground Staff at Huelin Renouf Shipping have been left with red faces after their new general cargo vessel ran aground on its maiden voyage.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Agility picks new Asia-Pacific, Europe CEOs Third party logistics services provider Agility has appointed Chris Price to CEO of its Asia Pacific operations, and Mike Bible to CEO of the European operation. Bible replaces Beat Simon who decided to depart the company. Commentary: RFID expands with new users, uses Far East to Boston: To have and to hold Michael A. Leone, port director at the Massachusetts Port Authority, who will retire at the end of this week, said one of his goals when he took his current job in 1998 was to attract a service between the Far East and Boston for New England shippers. Long Beach channels funds to on-dock rail project The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners last week awarded a $36.8 million construction contract for its "Green Port Gateway," a railroad project designed to enhance the South California port's capacity for on-dock rail. Jones heads Virgin's cargo sales Landmark adds management New animal handling facility at JFK airport Logwin opens Ahmedabad office TNT Express CEO abruptly resigns LSPs must provide innovation when outsourcing distribution APL exec held in Dubai over alleged smuggled guns APL veteran executive Steve Dolan is reportedly being held by Dubai authorities over an alleged shipment of smuggled weapons last fall, an allegation he denied to his hometown newspaper over the weekend. EPA seeks data verification for SmartWay

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Japan: No plans for an ECA "We can use existing measures," says Japanese official. Greek shipping company seeks court protection Main creditors have supported the move. Bunker prices mainly soft in Fujairah Prices fail to set clear pattern across region. Rotterdam market closes Monday on soft note But a mixed picture prevailed across Mediterranean. Fuel leaked into harbour for 'five-and-a-half hours' Canadian navy investigators say watch personnel 'were not where they were supposed to be'. Chinese fuel oil demand set to fall Asian fuel oil markets 'to soften' on back of slow-down in Chinese demand. DP World signs for third terminal Facility should be operational by 2014. WFS defends use of overseas subsidiaries US taxpayer alliance raises concerns. Pirates in second strike off Singapore Attack linked to incident last week. Weak demand but prices firm Supplies of bunker fuel were fine across key Asian ports on Monday. Australia Bunkering adds trader to team Kiyia Hon joins the firm from Chemoil Singapore. Lithium-polymer batteries to power tugs for gas project Batteries are 'world's most power and energy dense' units, says Corvus Energy. Alaskan shipping firm 'already' meets ECA requirements Firm using bunkers with sulphur 'cleaned up', says spokesperson. MOL remains 'committed' to environmental strategy Despite tough operating environment marked by high bunker prices and overcapacity in the industry. Russian firm secures PSV and military bunkering contracts To supply bunker fuels to projects under Russian shipyard Sevmash. Bank calls bottom on NOL shares Company 'on-track' with its $500 million cost saving programme, says Maybank Kim Eng.

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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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