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BRIEFS

April 26, 2012

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Cosco to add transpacific loop via Wan Hai and 'K' Line slots purchase Cosco's Piraeus first quarter volume increases 146pc to 504,000 TEU Evergreen increases Libya shuttle to weekly, with second 1,000-TEUer Shandong's Yantai port first quarter cargo volume increases 8.6 per cent Threat piracy for seafarers troubling, declares Asian Shipowners Forum Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens as volumes show steady growth Industry needs to innovate to meet challenges ahead - Singapore minister Malaysian forwarders sign with Aktiv Aspac and Multi-Purpose Insurans CMA CGM, Emirates to provide two weekly Mideast to east Africa loops Indonesia to invest US$2.47 billion to boost port's to 18 million TEU Insurer to publish warnings against slipping, tripping and falling at sea China's air cargo volume slides 6.1pc in March on weak global demand Forward Air profits increase 30pc in first quarter to US$10.3 million Indianapolis airport seeks cargo tenant for US Postal Service facility

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Bill to prosecute pirates introduced in LS Angré Port inaugurated G. K. Vasan visits Antwerp Port MbPT to beef up security system Work on Panama Canal expansion seen behind schedule Agriculture Minister pushes for additional exports Cotton yarn exports surge 15 pc in FY12 Govt may permit more sugar exports due to higher output Govt move puts off FIIs from investing in long-term debt RBI has done nothing to boost exports: Fieo Textile industry seeks FTA with Pakistan

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APRIL 25, 2012
Kögel creates more than 100 jobs The trailer manufacturer Kögel, headquartered in Burtenbach (Germany) has created more than 100 jobs since 2009. The company now has around 600 employees at the Burtenbach location... SBB Cargo invests in intermodal transport sector in Ticino Switzerland's railfreight service provider SBB Cargo has phased in a new terminal in Cadenazzo, canton Ticino. The facility has four sets of tracks, each 220 m long, and mobile han... Pema continues to set records Pema, a commercial vehicle lessor based in Germany, is still chalking up success after setting new records in 2010 and 2011. The latest success was the firm's significant increase ... Eurotunnel Shuttles: healthy 21% increase in Q1 revenue The Eurotunnel Group reported that its Q1/201 revenue reached EUR 222.5 million, an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2011. Shuttle traffic increased significantly in... Hapag-Lloyd launches Adriatic Express (ADX) The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd (HL) is starting a new service called the Adriatic Express Service (ADX) at the beginning of May. The sailing will rotate between Rijek... Evergreen Line is to upgrade its Libya Service The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is to upgrade its LYS - Libya service frequency from fortnightly to weekly, starting from the end of April 2012. The 1,000 teu "B... BLS nominates candidate for board of directors The Swiss transport service provider BLS AG has nominated Lorenz Bösch as a new member of its board of directors. The election of the candidate will take place at the annual genera... BAA announces sale of Edinburgh Airport On 23 April BAA announced that it has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Edinburgh Airport Ltd (UK) to Gatwick owner, the New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners, for G... Forward Air profit soars The RFS provider Forward Air Corporation, based in Greeneville TN (USA), announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.07 per share of common st... Airfreight industry regains confidence Airline industry confidence has improved slightly in Iata's April survey of CFOs and heads of cargo. Respondents reported weakness in Q1/2012 ... Logwin opens new locations in Graz and Lauterach The international logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently expanded its network of sites in Austria by opening a new 600 sqm distribution cen... Kerry Logistics lands logistics contract with Woolworths in South Australia Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, has secured a major contract with Woolworths Ltd in South Australia to provide landside logistics for general merchand... Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics announce cooperation Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics have announced an all-in-one logistics service for the seafood industry at the ongoing European Seafood Exposition in Brussels (Belgium). Comb...

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APRIL 25, 2012
John Nobles named Managing Director, Donjon UK WSF and Vigor ink agreement for second 144-car ferry AIDA's Thamm to succeed Foschi as Costa Crociere CEO Fairmount Marine tug frees, then tows, grounded bulker NASSCO delivers T-AKE Medgar Evers Seacor reports first quarter results YoungShip President Birgit Liodden receives the WISTA Norway... NTSB: Faulty valve critical in S.I. ferry accident Former BP engineer faces first criminal charges in Deepwater... European Commissioner sets out passenger ship safety...

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APRIL 25, 2012
Port of Tacoma making changes to development plan/brand identity Washington ferries gets go-ahead for construction of second new vessel Mitsui plans to open subsidiary company in Peru ConGlobal Industries moving to Port of Portland Rivergate site Port of Seattle nets green honor for car rental facility at Sea-Tac Airport

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APRIL 25, 2012
The KG model must adapt or die German ship finance requires new sources of cash, says KPMG New corporate structures could be answer to financing problem Extract from KPMG ship finance survey How long can NITC store surplus crude at sea? Laden vessels at anchor highlight Iran's struggle to sell its oil Lloyd's List: Better Shipping An exclusive website to help shipowners and managers optimise vessel performance Brussels extends operational remit for Emsa European Maritime Safety Agency is tasked with establishing an 'EU maritime space without barriers' Defending the Jones Act In tough times, hard-won rights are worth defending Throughput falls at Antwerp Slight rise in box moves countered by falling oil imports Multi-vessel funds could solve KG problem, says KPMG Classic single-ship structure is in crisis. EXCLUSIVE video interview. IMO urges heads of states to tackle piracy Sekimizu says ministerial discussions lack political will Oman Shipping VLOCs strengthened after valemax scare Owner said to be comfortable about safety of quartet due for delivery from Rongsheng More than 60 KG funds or vessels are now insolvent Specialists' survey paints gloomy picture China's 10-ship booking spree buoys Middle East VLCC spot market Rates on benchmark route to Asia climb back after three-week fall Angola to start LNG exports in June West Africa is an emerging supplier of gas Shell offers $1.8bn to buy Cove Energy Deal raises Shell's stake in plentiful East African gas and future LNG exports India to ship Iranian oil with reduced cover Shipments could continue at 5% of current liability cover BIMCO and IMO voice concern over emissions control areas Fragmented patchwork of regional and unilateral regimes not in shipping's best interest, says Sekimizu Demand grows for panamax boxships Increase in charter fixtures tightens supply and boosts owners' hopes Frequent loader points Could loyalty cards succeed where box lines' general rates increases have failed? Study points to slowdown in Asian labour productivity Region must boost workers' efficiency, warns HSBC Offshore yuan deal sweetens ship orders Bank of China's Hong Kong unit is offering yuan lending for shipbuilding, in another step in the internationalisation of the currency New NYSE delisting watch for DHT Rights issue subscription period ends on Friday US-China dialogue clears air on NVOCC rules Lidinsky comments come as Federal Maritime Commission embarks on overhaul of US regulations CSCL losses swell in first quarter Higher costs and lower revenues hobble China box line ECA report slams EU port infrastructure funding Projects unfinished, unused or needed further investment Arctic summers will be ice-free by 2050 But rate of winter warming will be lower Vopak first quarter profits up 26% Capacity grows by 3m cu m to 28.3m cu m at 84 terminals worldwide Cosco Pacific profits fall 29% in first quarter Poor results in container manufacturing offset by strong terminal performance Universal Shipbuilding profits fall by a quarter Strong yen bites into earnings despite 2% increase in revenues MOL opens Peru subsidiary Move follows enhancement of service between Asia and South America US-Philippines exercises rekindle South China Sea tensions Oil and gas exploration resumes at Reed Bank on Friday

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APRIL 25, 2012
Cutty Sark makes deadline CUTTY Sark, arguably the most famous name of all commercial ships worldwide, was today reopened to the public in Greenwich by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Bremer Landesbank doubles risk provisions RISING default risks among shipowners forced German state bank Bremer Landesbank to double its loan loss provisions last year HCI revives KG placing GERMAN KG house HCI Capital returned to the equity placing market for ships this week, wooing private investors with a post-Panamax box ship Georgia pledges Savannah more dredging cash SAVANNAH'S port received an additional $46.7M from the state of Georgia to dredge its harbour to 14.3m (47ft) Petronet profits rise 19% PETRONET, India's largest importer of LNG, has reported a 19% rise in net profits for its January-March quarter Cautious outlook for yard OFFSHORE inexperience can be expected to hinder shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) for the time being, OCBC Investment Research has warned FLNG mitigates risks FLOATING LNG systems could encourage investments in new projects because of their flexible designs, a Singapore conference heard today BIMCO urges more piracy patrol warships BIMCO president Yudishthir Khatau appealed today for more warships to be added to anti-piracy patrols Mission's Tom Heffer dies THE REV Tom Heffer, secretary-general of The Mission to Seafarers, has died at a North London hospital Japan stays the course on FPSO lending OWNERS of FPSOs face limited access to ship financing, but the Japan Bank of International Co-operation is still making huge loans for Japanese-tied projects Reliance profits plummet RELIANCE Industries, India's largest exporter, today said net profits fell 21.2% year-on-year during its January-March quarter, to $847M Tight money sharpens focus DELEGATES at the Offshore Marine Asia conference heard today that tight money has forced shipowners to sharpen their focus VLCC values seen testing recovery VALUES of modern VLCCs might turn higher in reaction to the cyclical recovery of freight markets expected next year, a shipbroker has predicted IMAREX sells NOS IMAREX, the Oslo derivatives exchange, has agreed to sell its NOS clearing business to NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, part of the US NASDAQ Indian tankers defy insurance squeeze INDIAN shipping groups reportedly plan to continue transporting Iranian crude despite limits to insurance coverage related to Western sanctions

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APRIL 25, 2012
Pacer, CRST Forge Drayage Pacts Pacer International and CRST International this week reached agreements that will give the former more drayage capacity, as the duo... No New Bans for US Beef Major beef markets around the globe remain open to U.S. imports a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed... Rebuilding in US, Vitran Reports $5.8 Million Loss Vitran's losses deepened in the first quarter to $5.8 million as the Canadian-based company struggled to improve its U.S. less-than-truckload... Railroad Union Holdout Strikes Accord The threat of a national railroad labor action further receded, after a union representing maintenance of way employees joined the... C.H. Robinson Profit Rises 10 Percent to $107 Million C.H. Robinson Worldwide moved more freight in the first quarter, but higher trucking costs bit into the non-asset logistics company's... Harley-Davidson Shipments Rev Up 19.4 Percent Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the first quarter jumped 19.4 percent year-over-year, reflecting a revving up of consumer confidence in... TransForce Acquires US Oilfield Trucker Canadian trucking giant TransForce acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services, an oilfield trucking business in Texas, for approximately... Antwerp Container Traffic Rises 0.7 Percent to First Quarter Record The port of Antwerp's container traffic grew a modest, but significant, 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2012,... N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority Posts New Activity Index The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun posting an index of monthly freight and passenger activity... BAA Earnings Soar 15.1 Percent BAA, one of the U.K.'s largest airports operator, reported first quarter operating profit grew 15.1 percent from a year ago... March Steel Imports Increased 6.5 Percent Steel imports increased 6.5 percent in March over February based on preliminary U.S. government reporting. The largest product increase... Canadian Trucking Cost Index Up 10 Percent Trucking costs in Canada are steadily rising in early 2012 and are 10 percent higher than in March 2011, according... Maersk Names Zimmerman VP, North American Sales Maersk Line named David Zimmermann as vice president of North American Sales, effective immediately. Zimmerman, who has been with... Somali Pirates Release Tanker With Indian Crew Seven Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for nearly four months, were freed Monday following intense diplomatic negotiations. ... USDA: Beef Supply Is Safe Despite Mad Cow Finding The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the nation's beef supply is not affected by the discovery of a mad cow... Georgia Funds Another $46.7 Million for Savannah Deepening The state of Georgia will chip in another $46.7 million to help pay for deepening the Savannah River to 47... Maersk to Raise Asia-Latin America Rates Maersk Line will impose a peak-season surcharge on trades from Far East Asia to Latin America, starting May 20. ... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Most Gains Trans-Pacific spot rates eased slightly this week after their 19.9 percent spike last week, which followed carriers' mid-month general rate... FMC Chairman Seeks NVO Reform Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard Lidinsky Jr. said he hopes the FMC can move quickly on a "top-to-bottom" modernization of...

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APRIL 25, 2012
MOL makes moves on WCSA Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reiterated its growth intentions when it comes to the west coast of South America (WCSA) region by setting up a subsidiary in ... COSCO Pacific's Q1 profit slides but liftings hold up Terminal operating company COSCO Pacific has seen its net profit dive for Q1 12 compared to the same period last year - down 27% to USD80 million. But ... Duqm spearheads trading opportunities in central Oman It is hoped that the development of a modern port and logistics zone at Duqm in central Oman will boost the local economy and lead to significant growth in trade ... FMC investigates US NVOCC regulation changes The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)'s chairman Richard Lidinsky has revealed that the US Government agency will be looking at modernising NVOCC regulation this ... UNCTAD to assist intra-Africa trade The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is to assist members of the African Union (AU) to implement their recently announced 'Action Plan ... Evergreen to encompass West Africa into its network Taipei-based Evergreen Line is to offer importers/exporters trading with West Africa access to its global liner network. The move follows the carrier's arrangement ... Rena: 50% of boxes recovered UK enters double-dip recession The UK's economy has fallen back into recession after data released by the Office for National Statistics this morning recorded a provisional 0.2% contraction in ... Ocean carriers' dash for cash continues Ocean carriers' average all-in freight rate obtained from all cargo shipped out of China on Friday climbed by 1.3% compared to the week before, up to USD1,215/TEU, ...

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APRIL 25, 2012
Teekay talks valuation hits Canadian giant is latest shipowner to admit vessels aren't worth their carrying values. DHT must play NYSE New York Stock Exchange reminds tanker company of the value of a dollar. Vale ups piracy fight Miner says it will fit citadels to the giant bulkers it still has on the production line. Limarko earnings fall Tough start to the year for Lithuanian reefer owner as revenue dwindles. Fuel bill bites Samudera Hefty rise in bunkers wipes out higher revenue and pushes shipowner into the red. SCF to double LNG income Russian tanker owner eyeing share of country's likely $500bn investments in oil and gas as it develops non-core business. Turkey goes seismic Government paying EUR 100m for new survey vessel at domestic Tuzla Shipyard. Cruiser in the clear Cargo checks in Turkey find no weapons on board Bockstiegel vessel caught up in Syrian sanctions row. Cosco Pacific takes a dip Hong Kong-listed port operator sees its first quarter profit decline by almost 30%. Action urged over ship fall Danish report warns of dangers of open gratings after routine repair ended in broken ribs for Oraness crewman. CSCL burns more cash Hong Kong-listed containership owner sees first quarter bottom line drop more than 800% further into the red. Vopak still growing profit Dutch tank terminals player pushes up first quarter occupancy rate as earnings improve. No storage spur for spot rate Use of half of NITC's tankers on storage contracts may boost stocks but not earnings, RS Platou Markets says. Nordlake set to leave India Supreme court rejects government plea to keep German boxship in country following 2011 clash that sank warship. Imarex exits shipping Sale of NOS Clearing to Nasdaq OMX leaves pioneering company with just its salmon futures business. Seacor profit shoots up New York-listed owner sees addition of wind farm vessels spur its first quarter bottom line.

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APRIL 25, 2012
'Key moment' for regulating NVOs, forwarders CargoSmart develops business process outsourcing Dubai's Calogi expands air cargo, insurance Waterworth to lead Port of Houston Zimmermann to head Maersk's NA sales COSCO Pacific sees sizable 1Q profit growth Pacer, CRST in drayage deal C.H. Robinson's 1Q profit up 10% U.S. intermodal continues growth charge KCS reports record 1Q revenues

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APRIL 25, 2012
Prices firming in Northern Europe Tight avails for prompt product in Rotterdam. Prices lack direction in Fujairah bunker market Suez players report another quiet day. Bunker prices 'outpacing' freight rates Fuel costs have undermined signs of a recovery for Samudera. Shipping market 'at or near the bottom' Survivors in the long term likely to be those who can afford investing in fuel-efficient vessels, says DNB Bank Asia chief. Supplier reports threefold increase in bunker sales Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group outlines plans for growth. Asian bunker prices mixed Loading schedule remains tight at some terminals in Singapore. European shortsea sector continues ECA delay campaign Head of ferry company considers delay of 0.10% sulphur limit as 'quite realistic' if littoral states 'team up at the IMO'. University project claims sails could cut fuel use by up to 30% If results from computer simulations of design bear out in the real world, sails could have a return on investment period of five to ten years. Banks 'favourably disposed' to fund fuel-efficient newbuilds Fuel economy a criteria when looking at funding new ships, shipping executives say. NYK Line launches bunker optimisation project Regular use of real-time information, to optimise vessel operations on board its ships will commence from May. WSS strengthens marine chemicals offer Launches revised portfolio with increased products range for water treatment, fuel oil treatment and cleaning chemicals.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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