BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipyards not funding rivals, says Stanchart Shipyards extending financing to shipowners will not be in direct competition with ship-financing banks, said Standard Chartered Bank yesterday. Gulf shipping firms seeking local loans Persian Gulf shipping companies are turning to the region's banks to fund new purchases of oil tankers and natural gas transport vessels as European banks curtail their activity in the sector. Italy shipping firm reels, puts bondholders at risk A slump in world freight threatens to sink Italian shipping firm Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione, hurting thousands of small investors who fear it issued around 550 million euros (S$909 million) of bonds that were not on the balance sheet while selling off its ships. EU expands range of its anti-piracy strikes Asian Shipowners Forum urges UN action on piracy

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Suzhou becomes world's seventh biggest seaport by total cargo volume Salvage of Singapore's 3,100-TEU Bareli wreck off Fujian coast goes well Ningbo expansion wins Beijing approval with port area and berth opening Liaoning port February box volume up 39.5pc to 1.05 million TEU Huanghua container volume increased 325pc to 5,001 TEU in February Chongqing to build US$15.8 billion agricultural logistics facility Qinghai builds more than 30,000 kilometres of rural roads over five years Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders Terminals told to prepare infrastructure for coming 20,000-TEUers Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Transpoint International in Poland UK P&I Club restructures to offer one European provider for Britain TNT's opening of Hong Kong regional hub indicates UPS' Asian focus India forbids its air carriers to provide data that assists EU carbon tax China Eastern, Qantas to start Hong Kong budget short-haul airline New Stifel Nicolaus index shows air cargo confidence at 42.2 in March

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Boxship price war came at a huge cost! Cosco's Asia to South America rate hike from April 15 Dry bulk ship scrapping may hold near last year's level K LINE adds Ningbo & Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra-Asia loops Large containerships flood market MAERSK LINE to hike Far East to South, Central America rates MSC increases rates from Far East to New Zealand Port of Hamburg throughput up 14.2 pc in 2011 USWC rates up 1.5 pc; East Coast 2.7 pc DP World Intermodal operates first Maersk dedicated train to Mundra Explosion on board vessel at Mumbai Port currently under investigation: ship manager E. Rly revenue up 11 pc in April-Feb. FM's target promises more biz for highway developers MMRDA receives six bids for trans-harbour project ' mechanism issues resolved with Iran: Fieo Gold imports putting strain on balance of payments: FM Govt issues release order for export of 2.05 lakh t sugar India pressing EU for greater access to service providers Maharashtra to urge Centre for cut in onion MEP Brics to moot development bank idea at New Delhi meet Steps taken to tackle fiscal crisis bearing fruit: IMF chief

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MARCH 26, 2012
LOT suspends flights to Hanoi LOT Polish Airlines has decided to suspend flights to Hanoi (Vietnam), as of today (26 March). However, the Polish carrier will initiate a new connection to the Far East ... Record year for transalpine freight traffic The volume of transalpine freight traffic in Switzerland continued to grow in 2011. The railway set a new record by hauling 25.6 million t of goods last year. The road and rail tog... DB Schenker Rail offers direct services to Paris The German transport service provider DB Schenker Rail has linked the greater Paris area more closely to its European network by opening another rail logistics centre on the outski... Ryder invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet Ryder has announced that it is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 29.5 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fleet. Over the next two months Ryder will be introdu... Liege cargo volume declines in February In February, 52,124 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium), a decrease of 4.38% compared to the 54,514 t in February 2011. The decline in cargo traffic ... First vehicle to combine hybridisation and indirect cryogenic refrigeration The French Casino Group has joined forces with Renault Trucks, Air Liquide, Chereau and STAF to develop the first hybrid vehicle in the world featuring cryogenic refrigeration and ... New GACAG website provides updates for air cargo industry and regulators Companies across the air cargo supply chain and regulatory bodies can now obtain updates on the lobbying activities and views of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) online ... German seaports report increase in throughput The seaports in Germany handled 7.3% more goods in 2011 compared to the previous year. Provisional figures compiled by the country's statistical office Destatis show that a total o... Stef reports satisfactory business year 2011 The French refrigerated transport and logistics service provider Stef registered sales of EUR 2.3 billion in business year 2011, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. La... Encompass opens regional headquarters in New York City Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a fast-growing 3PL that is ranked among the top 20 operators in the transpacific trade, has opened a new regional headquarters in New York City as p... Ceva Logistics: new contract in Dubai Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five year contract with Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal Est, one of the biggest importers and distributors of major tyre bra... New chairman for the port of Dunkirk On 14 March 2012, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree naming Christine Cabau Woehrel as director general of the port of Dunkirk. She succeeds Martine Bonny, who ... Grimaldi launches new maritime service between Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras The Naples (Italy)-based Gimaldi group is launching a new three-times per week service between the ports of Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras on 11 April. During the summer period t...

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MARCH 26, 2012
DOF Subsea orders OSCV to replace newbuild sold to Australia Wärtsilä 20DF engine chosen for Korean green ship project Drydocks World uses FORAN to engineer jack-up crane barge A2SEA orders wind turbine installation vessel at COSCO Shipyard Group Merchant vessel reported hijacked 305 NM northwest of Maldives

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MARCH 26, 2012
Port of Seattle announces expansion of cruise lineup Yang Ming to expand Australia service offering Port of Camas-Washougal displays local artworks in lobby Work set to begin this month on new Washington state ferry UK P&I Club plans to reorganize structure

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MARCH 26, 2012
Playing it by the book UK health and safety rules apply to ports and ships handling wood pellets Biomass: handle with care Tilbury fire highlights risks in handling and storing wood pellets Almi establishes gas shipping vehicle Owner steps up talks on debut LNG vessels Internet rollout recruits young seafarers Use of social networking sites could increase motivation and productivity Venezuela's ties to China boost VLCC demand LLI data shows fall in aframax stems to US Lomar inks feedership deal with Wenchong yard Six-ship order follows bulker deal with Cosco Internet use can shave $100,000 off ship costs Owners and lines can benefit from lower bunker consumption, better staff motivation and improved management meetings Color Line plans to order gas-powered newbuilding Major Nordic ferry operator ready to order gas-powered newbuilding South Korean yard beats Japan rivals to land LPG orders STX nabs $100m Vafias order despite weakening strength of the yen Deutsche Shipping sees major growth Ship financier benefits from weak competition and expansion into Asia Minerva continues product tanker buying spree MR tanker prices continue to fall Latest EU Iranian sanction decision falls short International Group says decision still leaves third parties vulnerable Capesize rates slump to three-year low Asia-Europe backhaul dry bulk benchmark reaches lowest level ever reported Scorpio orders eighth MR newbuilding Investment supports 'strategic' growth Armed guards use floating armouries Calls to regulate floating weapons stores that are semi-legal and hard to police LNG sings as the bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports Zodiac capesize purchase drives market down further Vessel resale nets only $38m, marking 20% decline in a month High tonnage volumes dampen scrap prices Market experts warn a downward price correction is likely Brave Maritime orders two LPG carriers Niche player buys two vessels from STX O&S Global Ports Investments increases revenue by 31% Russian firm reports domestic box boom Shipping confidence rises for three consecutive quarters Moore Stephens survey hits highest level since last May InfraMed invests in Turkish port Stake will help develop Limak Iskenderun container terminal VLGC market revival as Middle East producers ramp up cargoes Falling LPG exports from Iran spur Arab states to increase shipments Sharp increase in bauxite liquefaction in Amazon basin Heavy rains have impacted the normally safe cargo One for all Admirable but flawed attempt to match Hong Kong ship-recycling convention Make national testing protocols consistent Avoid additional ballast water tests Maersk boss faces second heart op Andersen off sick for two more months S&P downgrades MISC to BBB Ratings agency cites weak operating performance Rig workers in emergency evacuation after gas leak Helicopters pulled all staff to safety High tides slow Bareli salvage New oil leak found and Klaveness admits responsibility

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MARCH 26, 2012
Deutsche Bank steps up Asian ship lending THE SHIP finance division of Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Shipping, increased its business with customers in Asia to a new high in 2011 Baltic 'modal backshift' warned A STUDY of Baltic ships has revealed that owners are largely yet to prepare for the Emission Control Area start-up in 2015, which could spark a modal backshift Struggle returns to box sector A BRIEF recovery in the box ship charter market has fizzled, as enquiry for tonnage cooled towards the end of last week EC told breaking reform focuses on wallets PORT TAX, insurance schemes and other "economic mechanisms" would be effective means for reforming shipbreaking, a lobby group has told the EC Mariner dies after fall AN INDIAN seafarer has died after falling into the hold of a box ship just freed from arrest IMO urged to take whip hand on emissions VESSEL emissions should be regulated at a global rather than regional level, according to the European Sea Ports Organisation Capesizes court 2008 lows SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are courting lows last seen in late 2008, with little in sight to brighten the outlook, analyst and broker sources said today Global raises profits 23% GLOBAL Ports Investments this morning said its St Petersburg box terminals raised throughput 44% in 2011 year on year VLCC rally snuffed out A SLOWING in fixing activity on the VLCC market has snuffed out a recent rally of spot freight rates, shipbroker and analyst sources said today Ships collide in Dover Strait TWO SHIPS collided this morning in the Dover Strait in poor visibility, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed West Oz port plan advances PLANNING has begun for the first phase of Western Australia's PortLink freight corridor, according to the state government

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MARCH 26, 2012
FTR's Perry Discusses Economy Recovery, Deficit Concerns, Trucking Regulation (Video) Noel Perry, FTR Associates' managing director and senior consultant, explains the economy recovery but warns that the U.S. deficit crisis... US Container Exports Grew 2.3 Percent in January U.S. containerized exports increased modestly in January as solid growth in Asian markets was partially offset by losses in European... Hapag-Lloyd Plans Europe-Asia Fuel Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd will impose an "interim fuel participation" surcharge on Europe-Asia trade lanes to cover rising bunker costs. The proposed... NY-NJ Port Authority Submits Bayonne Bridge Plan for Fast US Review The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday submitted to federal officials a formal request that the... Shipping Confidence Up on Rate Expectations, Survey Finds Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased slightly in the three months ended February 2012, reaching its highest level... Maersk CEO Andersen Faces More Surgery A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen will remain on sick leave another six to eight weeks pending further surgery to... Japan, Canada Agree to Launch FTA Talks Japan and Canada have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate import tariffs... Can James Welch Save YRC? When a news headline last week declared YRC Worldwide was "back at (the) brink" of the default and bankruptcy filing... Providing Southern Comfort When automobile manufacturer Fiat in 2010 announced plans to build a $1.8 billion plant in northeastern Brazil, CEVA, a global... Learning From Chile No one is more delighted about the impact of 2004's U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004 than Tom Tjerandsen, North... Bogota or Bust In the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota, the gourmet restaurants, lively nightclubs and luxurious hotels are brimming with foreign executives eager... Driving Ambition When Steve Russell buys a trucking company, it's not because he wants trucks. Drivers are the more important asset, said... Rail Renaissance Rides South Mexico's rail industry is poised for growth, especially in intermodal shipments. The networks of Mexico's top two carriers,... 'Freight Is Not a Dirty Word' When he arrived in Overland Park, Kan., last July, James Welch began his plan to restart YRC Worldwide by cleaning... Korea's Beef and Booze Boom Next time you're dining out in Seoul, have a good steak and wash it down with a shot of Jack... States Push for Higher Fuel Taxes While the Senate pats itself on the back for passage of a mere two-year surface transportation bill, a handful of... NY-NJ's Global Reach By the middle of 2014, the Port of New York and New Jersey will have a container terminal able to... Banking on an Extension An electronics manufacturer in Singapore last year wanted 25,000 wire forms to be used in one of its products, and... Big Harold vs. The Nut As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Somehow, TPM 2012 has come and gone, with record... Unsigned on the Dotted Line Q: We're a third party, arranging transportation for shippers with carriers we have under contract. We specify contract rates in...

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MARCH 26, 2012
APM T keen on East Africa East Africa is definitely on the map when it comes to investing and operating cargo-handling facilities, according to the Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T), which ... Global Ports Investments on a high Russia-based Global Ports Investments (GPI) recorded another set of stellar financial results last year largely on the back of container terminal operations in ... China committed to Tazara It must be hoped that meetings that took place last week between China's deputy minister for trade and Tanzania's president, Jakaya Kikwete, will result in new ... Bareli: 200 boxes removed but salvors hamstrung by bad weather Inclement weather off the coast of Fuqing, China, with waves up to 6m, has halted the removal of containers and the pumping out of heavy fuel oil from the stricken ... Charleston a step closer to new terminal Progress on the Port of Charleston's Navy Base Terminal has moved further towards the construction of its planned new container terminal - which will increase the ... MSC joins the hunt on shippers from northern Europe to Asia MSC has advised customers that 'in order to face the extraordinary demand of equipment' for cargo destined to Asia from northern Europe, it intends raising an equipment ... New US bill will boost African trade Trade between the US and Africa is expected to benefit from a bill recently introduced by US congressman Chris Smith, who is also chairman of the House Subcommittee ... SeaIntel flags up significant differences in on-time performances across alliances SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has analysed the schedule reliability for carriers in the Transpacific trade - and the conclusion is that the majority of carriers are ... Auckland mediation talks fail Mediation talks between the Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] made little progress today in solving the deadlock between the ...

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MARCH 26, 2012
Cantor cuts analyst loose Wall Street exodus returns to the spotlight as investment firm parts with veteran Natasha Boyden. CSDC spots loan threat Asian giant bags $317m boost in a bid to preserve liquidity and buying power as PRC banking policies threaten access to cash. Expansion weighs on Wilson Record-breaking revenues overshadowed by 47% dip in annual profit at Sao Paulo-quoted offshore specialist. Two more shoot from Star Oslo-listed owner tipped to have sent a couple more vessels for demolition. Rem Star slips off spot Age Remoy-led owner ties up period deal with Peterson for one of its PSVs. Reefer trio released Nigerian kidnappers free two Russians and a Filipino snatched from Breiz Klipper in February. DB builds shipping arm Deutsche Bank says its industry portfolio grew by one third in 2011 despite a dip in fresh lending. Scorpio adds number eight Monaco-based owner declares one of two options for another MR tanker newbuilding at Mipo in Korea. Pirates snatch Iranian bulker Gang takes control of Hafiz Darya vessel a huge distance from the Somali coastline. Brave deal could reach eight ships Vafias group company signs up for four new in-house-designed Diamond LPG carriers at STX, with four options.

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MARCH 26, 2012
Cross-border cloud computing Liner carriers attempt revenue grab LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions NVO Countdown - No. 10 DP World to repay $3 billion loan Congress expected to rollover transport programs through June Alliances test individual lines' on-time efforts Old Dominion starts drayage in Oakland MSC raising Asia-ECSA rates Deutsche Shipping increased loan commitments in 2011

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MARCH 26, 2012
Fuel efficient vessels creating 'two-tier' charter market Charterers using modern tonnage can cut bunker costs by $5,000 a day. European bunker prices firm across the board Severe congestion reported in Gibraltar. Prices firming in Middle East markets Cape Town avails subject to enquiries. Russian fuel oil duty climbs But not by 50% as had seemed possible. Hard times threatening Hong Kong low-sulphur initiative Only one of 17 shipping companies participating in voluntary fuel switch has said it will continue beyond 2012, and even now only around 10% of ships make the switch. Head of Shell's Asia fuel oil trading to 'join Vitol' Report says Dominique Laborde resigned his position last week. Bunker station targeting North America/Southeast Asia traffic Russian supplier says initial target is 10 to 15 vessels a month. Asian shipowners reaffirm 'strong commitment' to clean environment ASF SNEC welcomes adoption of guidelines to assist in implementing the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI. Bunker price movements 'mixed' in Asian ports Players report good avails. Emulsion fuel producer ends H2 2011 with narrowing losses Cash reserves 'sufficient' to progress to full commercial operations, says Quadrise Fuels International. East China fuel oil stocks up 50% Bunker traders 'not active' in picking up products. Singapore court reverses decision against bunker supplier Equatorial allowed to pursue its claim for over $21.7 million from shipping firm MISC for alleged non-payment of bunkers. Salvors conclude Costa Concordia fuel removal operations Operation 'executed in line with expectations', says Smit Salvage.

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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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