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BRIEFS

July 26, 2012

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Costamare first half net profit increases 3.5pc to US$45.7 million East African piracy slows, but West African pirates take up slack: IMB US Senate committee backs ENFORCE Act crackdown on dumping and tax evasion Zhaoqing port's volume expected to reach 39 million tonnes by 2015 Tianjin's Binhai New Area to speed up development of traffic infrastructure South Africa's Transnet raises US$1 billion from 10-year bond sale Ever Dynamic makes first call at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port before opening IMO approves shift of shipping lanes on US west coast to save whales CEVA offers customers mobile wireless app for online shipment tracking Forwarder Davies Turner acquires 7,000-square metre cross dock warehouse Delhi customs seizes US$6.3 million in Malaysia-bound ketamine party drug Southwest Airlines Cargo offers asset tracking technology via website Virgin Atlantic Cargo names Hermes as GSA for Cancun-Gatwick service

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JULY 25, 2012
Allcargo announces joining of key people to manage strategic functions Containership scrapping surges to 200,000 TEUs in H1 2012 Intelligence agencies want better security checks at Alang yard Maersk Line turns waste into value Oil embargo pushes Iranian crude output, exports to record lows: Report Ship Air adopts new name to underscore unique identity Cheap steel imports from Korea, Japan flooding market Kerala to take call on Vizhinjam re-tender soon CHA staff strike continues at Air Cargo Complex Concor net profit climbs 4 pc in Q1 Cabinet approves 21 pc import duty on power gear Export policy for agri commodities may be reviewed soon INR falls further Maharashtra gets third NIMZ Mumbai Customs lays foundation for office complex

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JULY 25, 2012
CBO: Navy underestimates long range shipbuilding costs TY Offshore and FMT christen first in ten barge series Technip to charter advanced OCV Seadrill gets $4 billion ultra-deepwater unit commitment Skandi Aker gets milestone well-intervention role Inmarsat warned not to provide services to Iranian ships Wärtsilä books ship design orders for Statoil PSVs

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JULY 25, 2012
Port of Longview taps Kalhagen as new chief executive officer Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel Evergreen Line christens new L-type container ship Port of Seattle plans upgrades for north satellite at Sea-Tac Airport ATA truck tonnage index up during month of June

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JULY 25, 2012
Cuba service could point to shipping future Miami and Havana get first direct link in half a century Mariel aims to become Caribbean box hub PSA project can benefit from Panama Canal expansion LNG orders wobble in face of financial and chartering challenges EXCLUSIVE: Stena withdraws from double DSME order after IPO plans put on hold Forced sales not the only alternative for banks Creative solutions on offer when loans default Newer ships most at risk in KG crisis Hundreds are struggling, but thousands are not London 2012 is a far cry from Beijing 2008 What a difference four years can make - but can shipping learn a lesson from the Olympics? Owners of Middle East VLCCs fight back Fresh cargoes instill new confidence in owners Iranian maritime body hits back at UANI campaign AMBD says the argument against classification of Iranian vessels is based on misleading information Crude tanker tonne-mile demand up Indian subcontinent and Far East boost measurement of shipping demand Time for wishing and hoping is over Stop ordering and scrap now if there is to be a tanker recovery, warns report German boxship is chartered by Maersk after MSC deal falls through Ilse Wulff fixed at similar rate as vessels over 5,000 teu still attract healthy interest Reefer markets to rebound after record scrapping Seatrade chief predicts rates to return to $1 per cu ft per 30 days by next peak season Blackstone secures Title XI decision Lawsuit withdrawn after US Maritime Administration pledges to end uncertainty over APT loan guarantee Palmer finalises bulker deal with CSC Jinling Colourful Australian tycoon says he wants to enter the shipping world Hamburg's HHLA lowers forecast as economy slows New liner schedules reduce throughput to 2011 levels DVB severs relations with Moody's Ratings failed to reflect strong performance in international transport finance, says bank SNCM plans $970m order for eight ro-ros STX France on shortlist for contract Samudera improves profits in second quarter Currency swings and box sale add to rise as intra-Asia box trades show growth IHC Merwede optimistic about Southeast Asia offshore prospects Dutch shipbuilder's offshore business supported by high oil prices The dashed line Lack of co-ordination between government agencies in China could stoke South China Sea disputes Containerised trade is good for the soul Welcome to the wonderful economic world of container lines US Gulf opportunities bag $4bn deal for Seadrill Fredriksen drilling company takes advantage of strong demand Swiber Holdings aims to raise $119m with notes offering Issuance will help fund offshore vessels specialist's recent expansion Minoan clinches ro-pax charters with CIN Europa Palace and Olympia Palace leave for service in Italy under lengthy time charter Free new support software for Singapore ship sale form available Asian Shipowners' Forum behind six-month offer Iran shipyard launches long-awaited aframax Ship was part of a deal with Venezuela's PDVSA inked more than six years ago Brunei Gas Carriers secures $83m Islamic financing State-controlled shipping line refinances LNG carrier Abadi Costamare beats Wall Street estimates in second quarter Greece-based boxship owner arranges 100% financing for new $11.3m acquisition from KG liquidator

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JULY 25, 2012
Seadrill unveils $4Bn, three-ship deal SEADRILL, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drilling operations, said today it has closed a $4Bn deal with a major oil company TransAtlantic plans to lay off and reflag SWEDEN'S TransAtlantic said it plans to lay off 25 seafarers and reflag four ships to reduce its industrial shipping unit's losses EC to investigate Malta's tonnage tax THE EC TODAY opened an inquiry into Malta's tonnage tax to investigate whether the scheme's benefits have been extended to unintended sectors EC clears one Polish loan THE EC TODAY said that that €37.5M ($43.4M) lent by a Polish government agency to the shipbuilder Crist did not violate competition rules APT Title XI decision expedited AFTER filing suit against the US government, APT has been promised that its loan-guarantee application will be decided by the end of next month Costamare tops forecast NYSE-listed box ship lessor Costamare has added to its fleet through a KG insolvency acquisition and posted better results than expected Nigerians fine Shell for spill NIGERIAN President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a $5Bn fine against Royal Dutch Shell and its local operator SNEPCO in a 2011 oil spill, IHS Global Insight reported today Ultrapetrol shares gyrate NASDAQ-listed shares of mixed-fleet operator Ultrapetrol jumped 37% yesterday - just a day after they fell 21 Ottawa OKs Prince Rupert corridor funding CANADA'S government has awarded C$15M ($14.73M) to Prince Rupert's port to help fund a C$90M rail corridor to nearby Ridley Island China's coal imports rise CHINA's imports of coking and steam coal were up year on year in June, but the month on month figures diverged Swiber seeks to issue $119M in notes SINGAPORE'S Swiber Holdings said it plans to issue up to S$150M ($119M) in fixed-rate notes to pay debts Drybulk congestion rises DRYBULK port congestion has worsened since the derailment on a feeder line to Australia's Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay Japan's LNG imports outstrip crude cargoes JAPAN'S LNG imports are growing faster than its crude imports, which have slowed year on year in the past three months MISC nears clean-out of its box ships MALAYSIAN carrier MISC has now sold or scrapped almost its entire box ship fleet since it exited the container business in November 2011 Singapore offers free form op THE ASIAN Shipowners' Forum and maritime software developer SD Software Developers are offering six months of free use of a programme to edit the Singapore Ship Sale Form

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JULY 25, 2012
STB Plans to Ensure Captive Shippers Can Challenge Rates The Surface Transportation Board wants to change rules to ensure all captive shippers have a "meaningful way" to challenge railroad... Long Beach Commissioners Approve Contract to Replace Aging Bridge The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a $649.5 million contract with a joint-venture team to design and build... Steel Imports Dipped 4.2 Percent in June U.S. steel imports declined 4.2 percent in June, the first year-over-year decline in 2012, as demand softened and buyers slowed... Container Volumes Rise at Port of Tacoma June was a strong month at the Port of Tacoma, with container volumes increasing almost 10 percent compared to June... Bill Would Restore US-Flag Cargo Preference Cuts A bipartisan House bill introduced on Wednesday would restore the share of federal food aid required to be transported by... Evergreen Takes Delivery of First L-Type Container Ship Evergreen Line took delivery of its first L-type container ship, the Ever Lambent, which has a capacity of 8,452 20-foot-equivalent... Higher Transport Costs Hamper C.H. Robinson C.H. Robinson Worldwide was stuck between a truck and a hard place in the second quarter, with net trucking revenue... RailAmerica Profit Up 28.7 Percent on Volume Gain RailAmerica, a short-line and regional holding company subject to an acquisition by Genesee & Wyoming, saw its profit jump 28.7... FMC Votes 3-2 for Report Critical of Canada The Federal Maritime Commission voted 3-2 to adopt a report said to be critical of Canadian actions to encourage diversion... Truck Tonnage Rose 1.2 Percent in June The U.S. economy is slowing, but more freight hit the highways in June, as truck tonnage increased 1.2 percent from... ATA Opens Court Battle Over Driver Work Rules The latest truck driver hours of service rule is not only arbitrary and capricious, but unwarranted, the American Trucking Associations... CP Blames Strike, Management Costs for 20 Percent Profit Drop Canadian Pacific Railway blamed a nine-day strike and costs accrued from a management shakeup for a nearly 20 percent drop... CN Profit Up 17.3 Percent on Intermodal Growth, CP Strike A 13 percent jump in intermodal volume and a nine-day strike at its main rival drove Canadian National Railway's profit... Barcelona's Container Volume Dropped 20 Percent in First Half of 2012 The volume of containers handled by the Port of Barcelona declined by 20 percent in the first six months of... MSC to Raise Rates from US to Australia, New Zealand Mediterranean Shipping Co. notified its customers that it will implement a general rate increase on all cargo moving from the... Liner Discipline Holding, But New Capacity Threat Looms The maintenance of capacity discipline is enabling container lines to enforce most of the rate hikes introduced since March, claims... Japanese Exports to US Surge 15.1 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the eighth consecutive month in June on a year-on-year basis, jumping 15.1... Maersk to Upgrade Rumba Service Maersk Line is upgrading the port rotation of its Rumba Service between South America, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and...

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JULY 25, 2012
Misdeclared and misdirected Once again dramatic pictures of a fire-stricken containership remind us of the single flaw in Malcom McLean's concept that has revolutionised world trade in the ... APM T committed to 'competitive fairness' in Virginia deal The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T) has made several revisions to its proposal to the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to take over the operations of cargo-handling ... TCB Buen's capacity to hit 600,000TEU Barcelona-based Grup TCB is to invest over USD80 million and in the process almost double the container-handling capacity of its terminal in Buenaventura, Colombia.The ... 'Significant losses' in Beijing floods Last weekend's floods in Beijing - caused by the heaviest rainfall in more than 60-years - are thought to have resulted in 'significant losses' much worse than ... Moody's maintains its credit rating on CMHI Moody's Investors Service has maintained its Baa2 issuer rating and Baa2 rating of USD senior notes at the Hong Kong-listed China Merchants Holdings International ... IMF: eurozone crisis a 'key risk' to China According to the International Monetary Fund [IMF] the escalating malaise in the single currency states of the European Union, which looks likely to result in a ... TMEA targets 15% time saving in East Africa border transits Nairobi-based Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA), a donor-funded organisation set up to help East African Community (EAC) member states unlock their wealth through economic/social ... MSC Flaminia: three days to final destination At a towed speed of 5 knots, and in good weather, the 10 degree-listing still-smouldering MSC Flaminia could take more than 60 hours to reach ... Mina Qaboos sees box count rise The number of containers handled at the Omani port of Mina Qaboos rose in the first six months of 2012 and this despite the government's plans to shift cargo-handling ...

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JULY 25, 2012
Hapag unleashes boxship Charterers cling to crown US diffuses Blackstone suit Citi boosts duo Citi has placed a buy tag on two of Asia's largest container lines. HHI running behind South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen new orders drop 52% in the first half of 2012. Cammell cull? Up to 230 jobs may be axed as contracts end at UK shiprepairer Cammell Laird. Offshore sales spike Falling asset prices and tightening bank financing may be keeping a lid on sale and purchase activity in the mainstream shipping world - but in offshore activity is on the rise. China going hungry Up to 90% of China's shipyards have not won a newbuilding order this year. Maersk Line calls a halt Denmark's Maersk Line is suspending a Thai feeder service due to market weakness. Seadrill strikes record Offshore driller's shares hit new high-water market after 'amazing' contract win. SNCM eyes ro-pax splash France's SNCM is lining up an order for eight new ro-pax ships. Nasco chops bulker Nasco has weighed in another of its 1980s built bulkers. Deutschland squeezes in A Peter Deilman cruiseship has arrived for the London Olympics - with only inches to spare. Tycoon versus magnet Salvors on Christmas Island are using a giant magnet to hoover up all traces of a wrecked cargoship. UOB hikes box sector Hope long-term profitability is now in sight has led UOB Kay Hian to upgrade its view on the container shipping sector. Crewman dies in fall A seafarer has died after plunging from a ladder on a Zodiac Maritime capesize in Durban, South Africa. DVB cans Moody's DVB Bank has cut ties with Moody's amid complaints other ratings heavyweights had a far healthier view of the German lender. Dae San saved A leaking North Korean cargoship has been safely brought into Oman by tugs. Hat-trick for Big John John Fredriksen's Seadrill has bagged a lucrative charter pact for three of its vessels. Palmer orders bulk quartet Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has clinched an order for four bulkers in China. Fire under control Salvor Smit has brought the blaze on board MSC Flaminia under control, but has still not been able to check containers on board. Finally! Celebrations were in full swing at Iranian shipbuilder Iran Marine Industries Co (IMICO) on Tuesday as the first of three aframax tankers it is building for Venezuela's PDVSA was floated out of its building dock. Transnet oversubscribed Transnet, South Africa's state-owned port & rail operator has raised $1 billion through a 10-year bond issue in the United States. Brunei Gas Carriers refinances Abadi Brunei Gas Carriers has lined up an $83 million refinancing package for its 135,000-cbm LNG carrier Abadi (built 2002) with Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam Berhad. Costamare beats Street

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JULY 25, 2012
Paragon packs on the upgrades HighJump adds Dynamics support to EDI Non-truck growth helps boost C.H. Robinson revenue CaroTrans starts Seattle-Japan LCL service The NVO and ocean freight consolidator CaroTrans has started a new direct LCL service from Seattle to Tokyo, partnered by Japanese NVO Seino Logix, with a 13-day transit to Tokyo, 14 days to Yokohama and no transhipment via Busan. Faltering textile trades dampening global economy CMA's ANZEX loop adds Maersk Maersk Line is joining the recently launched seven-ship Asia-New Zealand ANZEX loop provided jointly by CMA CGM (five ships) and OOCL (two-ships), marketing space between all the ANZEX ports served in China, Korea and New Zealand. Norfolk Southern reports lower earnings Maersk alters FEW3, CMA CGM joins Clarification: Port of Miami channel deepening DGX opens Port Kelang facility Maersk bans Berbera, terminates Male

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JULY 25, 2012
Fujairah sees softer market Suez remains out of fuel while bunker prices in South African ports start to climb. Prices lack direction in North West European ports Outlook uncertain in most European ports as demand waned. Ferry operator might choose gas SNCM could go down the LNG bunker route as it gets ready to place a substantial order for new ships. Wartsila's LNG design powers ahead Wartsila order features energy-saving systems for platform support vessels. Mid-week IFO prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs Demand for bunker fuels below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. WFS sues third party over alleged off-spec bunkers Files complaint against Westport Petroleum in relation to a case pursued by Malaysian shipping firm MISC. Bunker surcharges boost Samudera's bottom line Higher box liftings and gains from asset sales also helped lift profits. Marine insurer notes non-enforcement of ECA in Canada Canadian authorities have 'no means of enforcing' low sulphur fuel use for the time being, says Gard. First LNG cruise/ferry engine order confirmed Emissions from LNG-based engines already within limits of IMO Tier III standards. Northern Sea Route expecting sales growth Lukoil-Bunker expects more vessels to use the Northern Sea Route this year. Cardiff firm takes delivery of fuel-efficient bulker The 35,000 dwt vessel built with frequency-controlled seawater cooling pumps which reduce power consumption by 70%.

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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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