BRIEFS

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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

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

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

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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