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BRIEFS

May 28, 2012

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International Freight Forwarders Conference 2012 to be held in Hong Kong Kuehne + Nagel's online shipment system to offer simplified Chinese SinOceanic Shipping takes delivery of 13,000-TEU MSC Regulus World Bank says Singapore bests Germany in top rank of logistics index Vinalines wastes money on three struggling ports in Cai Mep - Thi Vai area Europorte Channel completes first trial of unaccompanied semi-trailers Dragonair to expand network with new service to Kolkata, India Cargolux expands flights to China and Brazil amid financial woes AirBridgeCargo launches Moscow-Chongqing-Zhengzhou flights

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Baltic index falls amid poor demand EVERGREEN LINE launching South India-Persian Gulf Express service Masamichi Morooka elected new ICS Chairman Mercator's FY 12 total income up 31 pc NYK develops tsunami-response guidelines for ships in port Panama Canal toll increases unacceptable, say shipowners Safmarine takes delivery of new WAFMAX vessel Anti-dumping duty on white cement from UAE, Iran extended by a year India espouses opening up free trade routes in Asia-Pacific India tops UAE's trade list in 2011 India, Switzerland FTA likely to be inked by year-end Low-cost arecanut imports going on: Govt Le Havre port berths its 10,000-TEU namesake Panel censures Shipping Ministry for slow execution of projects Exporters to get limited benefit from INR fall Forex reserves slip to $ 290 bn: RBI Govt estimates FY12 GDP at 6.9 pc Growth to be around 7 pc despite current crisis: Rangarajan INR ends 1.7 pc weaker at 55.38 No link between INR slide & domestic policies: Basu OECD projects India's economic growth to gather pace in 2013 Panel to thrash out GST modalities with stakeholders in June Malicious administrators

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MAY 25, 2012
UBTZ transported record amounts of cargo The Ulaanbaatar Railway Mongolia-Russia joint venture (UBTZ) transported a record 18.4 million t of cargo and posted a net profit of more than MNT 4.4 billion tugrik last year. Fre... Switzerland: quiet railcars only from 2020 Switzerland's federal council of ministers want to ban noisy freight cars from the country's rail network from 2020. To enforce this the council will issue a decree that limits noi... APL and PIL to launch joint service between Far East and Red Sea The carriers APL Co Pte Ltd (APL) and Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd (PIL) are launching a new weekly joint service linking the Far East and Red Sea as from 21 June. Ei... Manager operations for 4flow management Veit Liemen became the manager of operations at 4flow management at the beginning of 2012. The trained forwarder is responsible for designing, implementing, and controlling optimi... Port of Los Angeles with record April The US port of Los Angeles had its best April ever and its best month of the year so far. Imports grew by 16.7% from a year earlier to 364,556 containers. Exports rose by 11.6% to ... European transport market: prices sank in Q1/2012 as well According to the Transport Market Monitors compiled by Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting, transport prices in Europe were 7.9% lower in Q1/2012, compared to the last three month... DB Schenker offers unique air freight service for sensitive medical products The German service provider DB Schenker Logistics is the only air freight services provider to date that already meets all of the future requirements of the International Air Trans... Chicago gets new cargo hub The US city Chicago has reached an agreement with a developer, Aeroterm LLC, to begin the construction of the Chicago O'Hare international airport northeast cargo centre, a massive... Air France-KLM Cargo headquarters moves to eco-friendly building The Air France-KLM Cargo headquarters at Schiphol airport (Amsterdam) moved to the TransPort building on the east side of Schiphol on 14 May. With this move, the management, commer... TIR reinstatement in the EU is essential to ensure growth Member states at the forthcoming EU summit have the opportunity to reinstate TIR to enhance competitiveness among small or medium sized businesses (SMEs) and thus stimulate growth,... Pantos Logistics opens No.2 logistics centre in Indonesia Pantos Logistics, the largest logistics business in South Korea, has opened its second logistics centre in Indonesia in an effort to bolster its local warehouse and distribution op... SpecTec Americas appoints executive director SpecTec has appointed Evan Efstathiou as executive director of SpecTec Americas. Efstathiou, who worked in Veson Nautical as the director of client services for the last three year... ITG establishes national subsidiary in Russia In March this year, the German forwarding and logistics service provider ITG GmbH Internationale Spedition + Logistik, based in Schwaig, opened a new branch office in Moscow. The e... Gefco opens national subsidiary in Bulgaria The French transport and logistics group Gefco has established a national subsidiary in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The move reinforces Gefco's presence in Central and Eastern Eur...

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MAY 25, 2012
Shipowners call proposed Panama Canal toll hikes "simply... Rena officers get prison sentences Damen expands presence in Swedish ship repair NTSB makes ferry safety recommendations Deepwater blowout exercise to be conducted this summer in...

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MAY 25, 2012
Port of Seattle in running for DOD employer award Rail freight traffic count delivers high/low week IMO Maritime Safety Committee offers cruise ship safety measures Yang Ming joining SNL in China/Japan/Philippine run TITAN Salvage opening Cairns, Australia equipment depot

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MAY 25, 2012
Lloyd's List at Posidonia 2012 Our team is setting sail for Athens and wants to hear from you Salalah helps to secure its future Omani hub anchors cargo by upgrading its feeder links and targeting bulk No end in sight for autologistics players' woes Confidence wanes as costs continue to surge Glasses half full in Posidonia This year's Posidonia exhibition is an important expression of the maritime industries' potential for raising up Greece Star Reefers changes its name Rebranding as Siem Shipping reflects search for new niches Dover sees profit fall as turnover slips Port's ro-ro freight volumes down 1.1% despite growth in overall cross-Channel market IMO unveils armed guard guidance PMSCs to seek national and international certification Skills shortage inhibits British marine sector, says business minister Mark Prisk promises partnership approach Shtokman may be strictly LNG Decision on mode of export could favour tonnage over pipeline Frontline takes advantage of boom in North Sea to South Korea oil trade Trade agreement boosts North Sea VLCC shipments to South Korea Falling Chinese iron ore price hurts arbitrage trade Further blow for capesize sector Exxon may take 15 platforms from United Shipbuilding Series designed for Kara Sea may extend to 50 Mixed messages EU sulphur in fuels directive wields a big stick and offers a small carrot Japan fears summer blackouts Extra LNG imports unlikely to help as gas-fuelled power stations already run at near full capacity Iron-ore miner Ferrum Americas pushes into Bolivia New projects could benefit Argentina's bulk ports VLGCs set to gain as Texas LPG terminal expands Two extra VLGC shipments could come from the terminal Euroseas launches rights offering Dry bulk firm to raise about $15m for new purchases Frontline's first-quarter profit outperforms analyst expectations Restructured tanker giant looks to improved second-quarter result TEN reduces loss as it eyes tanker and LNG opportunities Owner beats first-quarter forecasts despite burden of drydockings and red ink from two VLCCs HHI to build car carriers for Eukor South Korean yard secures deal for up to four 6,600 ceu vessels Shanghai sets low bar for box volume growth The world's busiest port will focus financial environment Germany's twin ports outperform rivals as box handling surges Bremen and Bremerhaven post strongest growth of all western European peers Iranian talks end in stalemate Negotiations will resume in Moscow in June ICS slams 'unacceptable' Panama Canal tolls hike Shipowner lobby calls on authority to withdraw planned increase Capesize rates drop, mirroring lower China demand Weak China manufacturing indicators further depress sentiment Ireland pledges 'radical' port policy overhaul New approach will develop terminals case by case China considers reserving cargoes for Chinese vessels Ministry of Transport mulls over 'cargo reservation system' to rescue ailing state-owned shipowners Seize the time More scrapping and a confident Frontline 2012 bode well for tankers Morooka takes ICS helm in pivotal year EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Top of new chairman's agenda: piracy, CO2 emissions reduction and industry response to proposals following Costa Concordia debacle Rena master and navigation officer sentenced to seven months in jail Terms follow guilty pleas and take into account long time in custody

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MAY 25, 2012
European shortsea rates under more pressure AVERAGE daily earnings for European single-decker shortsea tonnage continued to drop this week despite easing fuel costs Tsakos swings to loss NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported a quarterly loss, but president Nikolas Tsakos assured that challenges should pass Euroseas launches rights offering NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today commenced a rights offering of up to 13.8M common shares to fund vessel acquisitions Damen takes control of Oskarshamnsvarvet DUTCH shipbuilder and repairer Damen Shipyards has taken control of Swedish shiprepairer Oskarshamnsvarvet in Oskarshamn on Sweden's south east coast Vinalines execs 'siphoned millions' THE scandal surrounding Vietnam's state-owned shipping company Vinalines has deepened, with the country's anti-corruption investigators accusing company executives of falsifying contracts to siphon away millions of dong from the company Weak petchem demand hits products tankers WEAK petrochemical demand has hit products tankers, as more vessels compete for naphtha cargoes in the Middle East, say brokers Sugar sweetens Supramaxes in Atlantic SUPRAMAX operators are repositioning their ships in the flourishing Atlantic market as rates in the Pacific continue to languish amid the dearth of Indonesian ore and coal cargoes Box rates could drop until October CONTAINER rates will continue weakening until carriers begin to idle ships from 4Q12, said CIMB Securities in a note today Frontline expects earnings boost FRONTLINE, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, expects the current quarter to show an improvement in earnings after it reported a 1Q12 net profit of $7.2M, down from $15.5M in the same period last year

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MAY 25, 2012
CP Says it Will Cut 3,400 Worker if Strike Continues Canadian Pacific Railway said it will have to lay off up 3,400 workers if the union doesn't end a strike... US-Canada Cross-Border Trucking Heats Up Looking for truck capacity? Look north. Tractor-trailer availability on the Canadian spot market was up 19 percent in April from... DHL Exec Sees Possible Dip in Box Rates in Fourth Quarter Lines could see the freight rate gains of this year on major trades wiped out in the fourth quarter when... Rotterdam Invests $18.75 Million in Heavy Lift/Project Cargo Terminal The port of Rotterdam is investing more than $18.75 million in a new heavy lift/project cargo terminal to keep pace... How to Maximize Free Trade's Benefits Manufacturers can spend 50 percent or more of revenue on purchasing parts. So, it's not surprising that sourcing from low-cost... Officials Hope to Turn Port of Miami, Everglades Into Transshipment Hubs Florida Gov. Rick Scott is providing a model of what one state government can do to promote maritime trade. With... Carriers Sense a Return to Black in Near Future Meetings with several container lines last week in Europe yielded an unexpected takeaway. I had expected the carriers to be... Slowdowns Cause Delays at NY-NJ Port Labor slowdowns at the Port of New York and New Jersey have caused lengthy delays for trucks at Port Newark-Elizabeth... Air France Cargo to Slash Freighter Capacity Air France will reduce its freighter capacity by 20 percent as part of a cost-cutting and efficiency program aimed at... Shipowners Criticize Panama Canal Toll Increase The International Chamber of Shipping criticized planned Panama Canal toll increases as "rushed, excessive and likely to cause further problems... Japanese Ship Orders Sink 43.5 Percent Japanese export ship orders tumbled 43.5 percent in April from a year earlier to 515,768 gross tons, according to figures... CP Strike Threatens Vancouver Intermodal Shipments Port Metro Vancouver remained fluid during the first two days of a strike that shut down Canadian Pacific Railway's operations... Higher Costs Flatten Profit for Container Corp. of India Container Corporation of India's net profit stayed almost flat year-over-year at $160 million in fiscal 2011-12 ended March 31 as... LA Port Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report on Proposed Marine Research Center The Port of Los Angeles has prepared a draft environmental impact report for the proposed Marine Research Center Project at...

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MAY 25, 2012
MSC Idil: Spanish importers face more delays CPR strike: boxes piling up A strike started on Wednesday by nearly 5,000 Canadian Pacific Railway [CPR] workers has already resulted in containers piling up at the Port of Montreal; however ... Maersk Texas in piracy stand-off The multipurpose general cargo/container vessel Maersk Texas (1,000TEU) has narrowly avoided being pirated in the Gulf of Oman. At noon on Wednesday May ... Ireland runs short of containers Ireland joined one of the very few European countries exporting more containerised cargo than imports in Q1 12. According to a presentation made by the Irish Maritime ... CI Awards 2012: LATE-RUNNER EXTENSION Up to your neck in mud, bullets and containers this week?Meant to enter the CI Awards but ran out of time?The good news is that we have extended the cut-off ... Rena officers jailed The master and the second officer of the MSC-chartered boxship Rena, which ran aground on the North Island, New Zealand Astrolabe Reef in October of last year, ... Saudi Arabia ports report strong growth in Q1 12 In Q1 12, container traffic handled at Saudi Arabian ports rallied strongly compared with the same period of 2011, with the 1.56 million TEU handled being more ... Teenager scrapping to increase The news that a 13-year-old boxship had been sent to the breakers yard provides further evidence of the new two-tier class of container ships: those that are fuel ...

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MAY 25, 2012
FOE splashes cash Fred Olsen Energy of Norway coughs up $700m to construct drilling rig in South Korea with an option for a second. ICS crowns new chairman Spyros Polemis passes the torch to newly elected head of influential trade body at AGM in Australia. TEN unfazed by loss CEO says LNG and shuttle tanker plays will make challenging quarters "a mere aberration" in owner's 19-year history. Sanko sides with WBC Embattled owner of Sanko Mineral endorses Western Bulk arrest as it will "mitigate the impact" of earlier legal actions. Novoship turns to loss Russian tanker owner slumps into the red in first three months despite revenue rise. Euroseas aims for $15m Aristides Pittas-led owner has revealed details of its share issue designed to build funds for fleet expansion. Fredriksen holds all the cards Big John pulls another ace out of his sleeve as Frontline 2012 eyes expansion. Damen adds Swedish yard Dutch shipyard group builds European repair network with capture of Oskarshamnsvarvet. Bulker towed into Brest UK's Clare heads to Damen repair yard after suffering propulsion problem off France. WBC makes Sanko move Time-charterer of Sanko Mineral joins legal scrum by filing its own arrest on vessel in bid to finally deliver cargo. Frontline feels the pinch John Fredriksen-led tanker owner's slimmer fleet produces reduced Q1 profit following restructuring. Hoegh stretches Lady deal Norwegian owner to make $6.5m from one-year extension of LNG carrier's charter to Gas Natural.

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MAY 25, 2012
Shipowners protest Panama Canal toll hike Plans to increase toll charges for the Panama Canal are "rushed, excessive and likely to cause further problems for shipping companies" given the fragile state of economic recovery, said the shipowner group. CP strike could begin to bite Port authorities and shippers express concern that a prolonged strike on the Canadian freight railway will take its toll on their businesses and the national economy. CMA CGM joins MSC/CSAV to ECSA This is a another South American trade extending the partnersahip between CMA CGM and MSC, offering the French liner a direct connection between the east coasts of North and South America. MOL adds rail connections to performance metrics Swiss starts Zurich-Tampa service CHR names O'Brien senior VP of transportation Troy follows customers to the Web Orange connects Zim from shore to stern RedTail expands to warehouse, 3PL support Damen buys Swedish ship repairer Virginia resumes log exports to China Random exams cancel some C-TPAT benefits, CBP admits European freight confidence wanes U.S. breaks up illegal Chinese export ring Chinese national Qiang Hu was arrested in Massachusetts for illegally supplying U.S.-origin parts to end-users in China in violation of U.S. Export Administration Regulations and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. SuperGroup becomes 3PL Rena captain, mate sentenced

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MAY 25, 2012
Bunker prices mixed as week ends Demand was slow today, according to a supplier on the US Gulf. Marine wind and solar power solution to undergo testing Testing focused on system of sails, solar panels and energy storage modules that allow ships to tap into renewable energy by harnessing power provided by wind and sun. 2015 sulphur limit could have 'unintended consequences' Business Minister responds to Bunkerworld and Sustainable Shipping about impact of ECA legislation on UK's maritime strategy. Lawyer confirms that sanctions could put P&I cover in jeopardy Using Iranian product as bunker fuel 'would place insurer in breach of sanctions,' warns UK specialist. Prices firm in Rotterdam but weakening in southern Europe Quiet market activity in Hamburg. Fujairah prices show strong gains One player in Durban fully committed. UK marine strategy initiative seeks industry growth Government coming on board with industry-led ambitions to support development of UK's maritime industries. EU official welcomes sulphur regulations Call for 'effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties' for non-compliance. Court jails skipper and navigation officer Fuel from grounded container vessel caused widespread pollution. Bunker prices generally climbing in key Asian ports Supplies of bunkers fine at major ports in Asia on Friday. Chinese bunker supplier reports 97% decline in Q1 profit Also posts lower revenues due primarily to reduced sales volume for fuel oil and petrochemical products. South China fuel oil imports down 33% in April Due to weak demand from the bonded bunker sector. Cash in advance 'too risky' Shipping firms prefer to pay 'a bit more' to procure bunkers from traders. South Korean consultative group to develop LNG bunkering Group, which includes South Korean energy firms, shipyards, will jointly work to commercialise related LNG tech for bunkering. Scrubber technology 'big unknown out there' Shipowners unlikely to invest in scrubbers before 2018, says BIMCO deputy secretary general.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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