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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 26, 2012

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*Shipping News* Tanker rates seen rising on Asian routes Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise over the next week as spot market activity picks up again with the return of Chinese traders from holiday. Oil carrier rates up on Iran threat, shares rise Kyoei Tanker Co, a Tokyo-based shipping line that gets more than 90 per cent of revenue from the Middle East, led gains among oil carriers as rates rose following threats by Iran to disrupt shipments. Stricken Costa Concordia's captain blames cruise firm: reports The confirmed death toll from the wreck of the stricken Costa Concordia liner has reached 16, amid media reports that the Italian captain blames company pressure for his criticised actions. Improve safety procedures and crew training: insurers

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Qinzhou port volume up 48pc to 50.4 million tonnes as hazmat soars 95pc Ningxia customs check 1.6 million tonnes of container cargo in 2011 Shandong container volume up 13.3pc in 2011 with hazmat rising 27.2pc Yangtze River main stream cargo movement increases 10.5pc in 2011 Tanzanian tax department honoured by nation's accountants and auditors Trade court says items packaged in cosmetic cases to be treated as sets Germany's Weiss Rohlig buys Japan's JHB Express for intra-Asian reach Sea-Tac airport plans to double destinations, triple cargo over 25 years Top Qatar aviation security officer attends Boeing's Alabama space camp Royal Jordanian sees bright future for air cargo despite global downturn

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Clipper Projects India opens in Mumbai Damco strengthens North Asia leadership with key appointments Piracy attacks in East & West Africa dominate IMB report Seminar on shipping & insurance today Vasan reviews connectivity projects at Chennai Port Govt likely to withdraw some sops in upcoming Budget RBI lowers CRR, keeps repo unchanged EU approves ban on Iran oil imports from July 1 EU nod for Iran embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 110/b

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Swazi Rail plans to upgrade network Transnet (South Africa) and Swaziland Railways have signed a contract to jointly develop a 146-km line from Lothair in Mpumalanga (South Africa) to Sidvokodvo Junction in Swaziland... UIC und UNIFE published new railway technical recommendations The International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) have published a new railway specific technical recommendation (TecRec) which ad... Singapore back to 2008 airfreight levels Singapore Changi Airport handled 1.87 million t of cargo in 2011, thus attaining the level of 2008 again. The 2011 volume was also up 2.8% from 2010. The airport registered a stron... WCT Europe sets sights on leading position WCT Europe GmbH, based in northern Germany, has set its sights on achieving a leading position in the expanding swap body rental business. The company wants to increase its swap bo... Bertschi investing despite dwindling demand Bertschi AG, an international transport company based in Switzerland, noted a dwindling demand for transport services from mid-2011. In Q4/2011 the decrease amounted to more than 1... Master plan for Kazakhstan's Almaty airport Almaty international airport, the leading facility in Kazakhstan, handled 63,300 t of air freight in 2010 and has been registering significant annual growth in cargo traffic. In v... Le Havre handled 68.5 million t in 2011 The French port of Le Havre handled a total of 68.5 million t in 2011, 4% less than in 2010. Liquid bulk cargo (41.4 million t) and containers (21.6 million t) represented 92% of ... Iberia Cargo earns "Cargo 2000" certification Iberia Cargo has joined Iata's exclusive Cargo 2000 group, which comprises another 60 companies, including leading airlines, multinational freight agencies, handling operators, oth... Damco scoops up China's airfreight forwarder NTS Damco, a logistics service provider that belongs to the Danish A.P. Møller-Mærsk group, has acquired NTS, a Chinese airfreight forwarder based in Shanghai (China). The purchase wil... Ceva signs a two year partnership with Bormioli Rocco Group Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year agreement with Bormioli Rocco Group, an Italian market leader in plastic and glass products. Ceva will be responsi... Panalpina opens new logistics centre for high-value cargo in Moscow Basel (Switerland) based logistics operator Panalpina continues to expand and insource its logistics offering. The provider of logistics and supply chain solutions has opened a new... New CEO at TransFargo AB in April 2012 Håkan Siwersson is set to assume the position of CEO at TransFargo AB, succeeding Hans-Gunnar Andersson, owner and CEO since the company was founded in 1978. Siwersson will assume ... Port of Barcelona and Seat launch first regular service for cars to China On 10 January a new regular sailing was launched at the port of Barcelona (Spain) to transport new cars between the Catalan capital and China. The automobile manufacturer Seat load...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
GAO study warns of challenges facing DDG 51 restart program Huntington Ingalls makes VP promotion at Newport News Shipbuilding McDermott books $2 billion subsea contract Frontline to install Inmarsat XpressLink on more than 100 vessels Two hostages freed, nine Somali pirates killed STX Finland completes car-passenger ferry Algoma Central newbuilds to have Wärtsilä integrated scrubbers

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Washington Governor announces tentative deal in Longview labor dispute Port of Seattle Police net CALEA accreditation CSX Corporation sees gains in earnings during fourth quarter Port of Portland reports gains in total tonnage for past year UP Portland Service Unit posts lowest reportable injury rate

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Pacific Basin sticks to its guns Flexible fleet, sound finances and finding new customers keep dry bulk operator in the black OOCL's room to manoeuvre Hong Kong boxline has outflanked bad economy and capacity bloodbath Asia's owners gear up for 'most difficult year yet' An eye for a good investment meets the art of cultivating solid clients Regulatory reform to impact derivatives market in 2012 Wave of new rules to see change in working practices for commodities and freight trades Downbeat Chinese forecast sounds a discordant note The latest series of reports from the Shanghai International Shipping Institute suggest that the shipping market in China is in a downturn Shanghai International Shipping Institute 2012 forecast highlights Gloomy picture painted of sluggish markets and excess capacity Truth is the first casualty The Costa Concordia outcry has revealed the mainstream media's worst side Ship security industry in urgent need of regulation But where is the leadership, asks a retired naval officer turned private security provider? What price that royal yacht? Britannia's shipyards no longer rule the waves Robert Webster takes top role at Carisbrooke Replaces Ian Walker who who stepped down at the end of last year CSAV completes stage two of fundraising Second tranche brings in $129m Indian oil companies prop up quiet Middle East VLCC market Chinese holidays bring seasonal lull South Sudan signs pipeline deal for export route to China Kenya terminal lets fledgling nation bypass ports in North Sudan IMF cuts world trade growth forecast International Monetary Fund predicts just 3.8% growth in trade this year, less than a third of 2010 levels Bankers see rising trend in shipping defaults Biggest Nordic lender's loan loss ratio tops 2% Panamax owners subsidising bunkers on backhaul route Dry bulk market continues decline Political interests erode world trade Marine insurance trade body says sanctions hurt its business 'Zero hour' for Greek ferry services Government panel must embrace reform, say owners Iraq oil exports hit record high 10% increase hails a new era of growth Steamship Mutual upholds right to cover Costa Concordia P&I club says Costa parent company Carnival has made 'significant contributions' in premium over many years CCNI in first charter market trade for a wide-beam panamax boxship Newbuilding Merkur Harbour booked for a year at $12,000-$14,000 per day as new type of vessel is more attractive than older panamaxes Feedership KG fund collapses Hanse Capital fund insolvent Costa Concordia will force industry to look again at safety Too early to gauge market reaction, says IUMI HHI yard beats DSME to top slot South Korea dominates top 10 as global deliveries hit record 159m dwt Gaurav Prem master granted bail in magic pipe case Decision sets welcome precedent, but finding $100,000 to post bail might may difficult French ferry unions table strike notice SNCM and Méridionale face 48-hour walkout Prosecutor calls on German court to jail pirates for up to 12 years Nine out of 10 Somali men plead guilty in Hamburg trial

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Stranded mariners aided A CHARITY for seafarers said today it is aiding the crew on a German general cargo ship that has been stranded for three months off the UK Piracy sentences sought GERMAN prosecutors reportedly called today for prison sentences of 4-11 years for 10 Somali pirate suspects being tried in the hijacking of a box ship in 2010 Drybulk seen bottoming in 2013 DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman predicted today that drybulk rates will not bottom until next year - and won't recover until 2014 New Gdynia inquiry planned THE EC said today it plans a formal investigation into the legality of government aid to yards that bought the assets of Poland's bankrupt Gdynia shipyard Boxes back to future? TODAY'S liner sector has been battered, yet an acquisition free-for-all like 2005's is unlikely, a key analyst has assured US coal accord signed ENERGY terminal operator Kinder Morgan is expanding its coal export capacity in the US Gulf of Mexico through a $140M long-term pact with Arch Coal Uljanik Plovidba flips to losses from profits CROATIA'S Uljanik Plovidba has reported net losses of 7.2M kuna ($1.23M) for 2011, from net profits of 96.6M kuna for 2010 Pulp shippers seeking shift of sea to rail PAPER and pulp exporters in Scandinavia are looking to shift more shortsea cargoes onto rail in response to rising fuel costs in the northern Europe's SECA More faulty Ust-Luga construction disclosed FAULTY construction will reportedly hold up tanker loading at the gas liquids terminal at Ust-Luga for months more - if not longer Steam coal imports to China rise to record CHINA imported a record 102.31M tonnes of steam coal in 2011, a 10.6% increase on 2010, according to customs data Synchronised diving for bulker values THE BDI has sunk to a two-year low, falling 34 points from 23 January to close yesterday at 807 Coal port waits fall, but iron delays rise WAITING at drybulk ports remain almost unchanged this week, with increases at major iron ore facilities balanced by decreases at major coal ports Sellers resisting falling prices for VLCCs BROKERS told Fairplay today Samco Shipholding has withdrawn 2003-built Samco America from the S&P market after offers fell below its hopes Perusahaan and Höegh complete FSRU deal A DEAL to employ the first of two 170,000m³ FSRUs off Belawan in North Sumatra has been completed by Höegh LNG Kremlin backs coal port THE KREMLIN reportedly backs a scheme to build a coal-loading port with planned yearly capacity of 20M tonnes on the Sea of Okhotsk

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Hot Profit for Cold Chain Specialist Marten Transport Marten Transport raised its net profit 47 percent to $7.1 million in the fourth quarter as the refrigerated carrier's revenue... Canadian Shippers Report Higher Surface Rates Ground transportation rates paid by Canadian shippers rose 1.6 percent month-to-month in November, the ninth straight monthly increase since... Turnaround at Swift Nets $90 Million Profit Swift Transportation reported its first annual profit since 2006 as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilt its revenue base and... Trucking Industry, Teamsters Clash Over Owner-Operator Bill The harbor trucking industry is clashing with the Teamsters union over a bill before the Washington state legislature that would... US to Develop Global Strategy for Supply Chain Security The U.S. will develop a global supply chain strategy that allows goods to move efficiently and securely, and encourages development... CN Boosts Profit 17.7 Percent on Record Revenue Canadian National Railway's profit in the fourth quarter rose 17.7 percent year-over-year to $584 million, as revenue jumped 12 percent... CSAV Raises Additional $129 Million Chilean carrier CSAV has raised $129 million in the second stage of a planned $1.2 billion capital increase and said... Rotterdam Container Growth to Outpace Rivals, Analyst Says The port of Rotterdam will grow container traffic faster than its north European rivals over the next six years and... House Republicans to Introduce 'At Least' Five-Year Transport Bill House Republicans on Thursday will introduce a surface transportation bill that calls for highway spending at current levels "for at... French Ports Push Unified Seine Logistics Corridor The northern French ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris are working together on a joint effort to attract business... Norfolk Southern Net Profit Rises 19 Percent Higher intermodal, coal and general merchandise volumes helped Norfolk Southern increase net profit 19 percent to $480 million in the... Damco Taps Thygesen as North Asia CEO Damco has appointed Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, a 16-year veteran of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, as its new CEO for North... Maersk Adds Cargo Declaration Amendment Fee Maersk Line will begin charging a cargo declaration amendment fee on shipments to destinations that require advanced manifest, starting March... EU Orders Deutsche Post to Pay Back State Aid European Union trust busters ordered Deutsche Post to pay back up to $1.3 billion in aid from the German government... Trans-Pacific Rates Stay Firm as Chinese Factories Close Average spot freight rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade held firm for the third week in a row even as... Japan Posts First Annual Trade Deficit in 31 Years Japan suffered a trade deficit of $32 billion with the rest of the world in 2011- the first annual deficit... Maersk Reorganizes Far East-Mediterranean Services Maersk Line is reorganizing its Far East Asia-West Mediterranean service network, effective mid-February. The changes include new port calls... Panalpina Launches Six Intra-Asian LCL Services Panalpina said its six new direct less-than-container-load services on intra-Asian routes are aimed at tapping growing demand from consumer, high-tech...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
US truckers power ahead Further evidence that the US economy may be picking up the pace in growth comes from the American Truck Association's [ATA] for-hire truck index for December which ... ACL and Peel Ports win business from General Electric Atlantic Container Line (ACL) and Peel Ports of Port of Liverpool, have secured new business with General Electric (GE) Transportation to ship, handle and deliver ... APM T's US activities win safety award The Hague-based APM Terminals' (APM T) focus on ensuring its facilities are among the most secure and safest in the world is paying off with the operator recently ... UK economy contracts Troubled by the eurozone crisis - its biggest trading partner accounting for 50% of its exports - the UK's GDP has started to contract, and could have already slid ... M&A not on the cards in 2012 UK-based Drewry Maritime Research, a leading adviser and publisher of reports on the global shipping industry, has ruled out any significant merger and acquisition ... UPs 2011 intermodal revenue jumps but volumes decline US Class 1 railroad Union Pacific (UP) saw its intermodal revenue surge for 2011 - but volumes fell, no doubt impacted by the tough global economic situation and ... Growth continues in mothballed fleet The amount of idled cellular capacity has spiked again to hit 676,000 TEU at the January midpoint, equating to 268 boxships, according to the latest survey by Paris-based ... Le Havre down but not out Le Havre has confirmed that its container traffic declined by 6% last year, down to 2,220,000TEU, which is a poor result compared to its Benelux rivals' combined ...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
CSAV nears next round Spinoff of Saam on the horizon as Chilean liner giant completes second phase of billion-dollar securities sale. Rem inks PSV fixture Age Remoy-led offshore owner to send new platform supply vessel off for six months. Navy SEALS spring hostages Seafarers on alert amid fears of retaliation as gun battle between Somali pirates and elite US military unit ends in bloodshed. BON's bonds looked tasty Fred Olsen company rakes in more than expected from a trip to the bond market. DOF continues spree Oslo-listed owner fixes three vessels to Shell and wraps up $120m fundraiser. Sembcorp linked to Sete deal Singapore shipbuilder reportedly clinches Brazilian drillship contract worth nearly $800m. Fastnet gets more time Ireland to Wales ferry operation has Dublin court protection extended as it tries to find new investor. Yard boss attacked Mitsui systems engineer arrested for attempted murder after hitting office manager in the head with hammer. Jaya admits IHC interest Singapore-listed shipbuilder confirms reports Dutch company has made enquiries after share price leaps. DHT divi doubt dismissed Fear of a further dividend cut which is dragging owner's stock down is wide of the mark, analyst says. Dof ties up two PSVs Mons Aase-led owner fixes two offshore support vessels on long-term deals in Australia and Brazil. Kayne sells DHT stock Hedge fund flogs a chunk of its shares in New York-listed tanker owner.

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Drewry sees more interest in index-linked contracts Maersk boosts Colombo hub White House releases global supply chain security plan U.S. export reform to keep space industry in flight Miami dredging faces lengthy delay MSC raises U.S. export rates to South Africa Panalpina starts 6 ex-Shanghai LCL services Norfolk Southern profit rise 19% in 4Q KCS 4Q profit up 73% Encompass picks new president, CFO MSC raises Europe-East Africa rates CN profit up 18% in 4Q Proxy battle shaping up at CP

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Phased Introduction of the Global Cap Should the IMO consider a phased approach between the current 3.50% and 0.50% global sulphur limit? Crude rallies on low production numbers 'The sizable build in crude supplies was more than balanced by the drop in product supplies,' says analyst. Mixed price movements in European ports Low demand in Rotterdam. Signs of improved compliance with new global sulphur limit DNVPS reports fall in fuels testing above limit while Visva Lab identifies different markets with high levels of fuels above 3.50% sulphur. Fujairah prices falling Tight avails in Fujairah. Lukoil-Bunker Italy deploys two tankers Company has been delivering product to vessels of northwest Africa. New trader at Cockett Marine Tom Coffey will be based in UK office. Wartsila to supply engines 'with integrated scrubbers' System will 'set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping.' Fuel oil imports down year-on-year Chinese bunker demand 'mediocre.' Ship's officers in court after bunker spill Master and chief engineer given bail. Asian bunker prices falling mid-week No indications in Hong Kong due to Lunar New Year holidays. Maersk Line completes biodiesel test Test on Maersk Kalmar part of integrated testing and certification programme. DHT posts lower revenues in fourth quarter Voyage expenses for 2011 amounted to $1.3 million, related to bunker consumption. EEDI and SEEMP requirements to 'gradually' reduce emissions Higher fuel prices will, over time, 'drive' technology and innovation, says DNV. US firm fined $1 million for oil pollution and ballast water failures 'Excessive' oil and diesel fuel leaking from components of Titan Express, says US Coast Guard.

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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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