BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

March 29, 2012

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*Shipping News* Last hurdle for Hamburg to get dredging started Hamburg, Europe's second-largest container port, is poised for a rise in cargo volumes in the coming years after one of the final hurdles to the ninth major river dredging in the port's 1,000-year history was surmounted. Rising oil-tanker returns end streak of declines Returns for the biggest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia ended a six-session losing streak as longer voyages and crowded ports tied up more vessels. Panamax-vessel deliveries break quarterly record The number of panamax-class dry-bulk vessels starting to trade this quarter reached 75, exceeding the record 60 ships delivered from builders in the third quarter of 2011, according to Barry Rogliano Salles. Torm in lifeline talks with two investor groups

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Cosco Pacific 2011 profit up 7.6pc to US$3.88 million on 34.2pc more revenue MOL expands Asia-South Africa service with 'K' Line and PIL on April 8 MSC adds final 13,050-TEU vessel to Asia-Europe Silk service Court unsacks 'sacked' Auckland dockers, orders wages till April 6 lockout Heavily involved in West Africa, APM Terminals now looks to East Africa APM Terminals' 2011 Sustainability Report gives APM Terminals top marks Dubai's DP World to repay US$3 billion loan sooner than expected CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV join in north Europe-east coast South America loop Major Deals Sealed at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime 2012 Lufthansa launches thrice weekly Frankfurt to Shenyang flights Qantas commences Sydney-Santiago flights as free trade accords kick in Mumbai airport truckers and shippers blast 'extortionate' road toll European night flight bans drive air express to high speed Chunnel trains

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BHP 2012 all set for grand opening today DAMCO launches dynamic supply chain solution NYK once again selected for leading CSR index Rickmers-Linie appoints new representatives in France, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier UGL's strategic acquisition of LANS Projects Pvt. Ltd- An advantageous head start in the specialised oil & gas & wind energy logistics industry JNP impasse continues TERI report on TAMP guidelines: Private terminal operators' hopes dashed Jitendra Jain to represent Gandhidham Chamber on Western Railway consultative committee MACCIAs interactive meeting with CBEC Chairman a success

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MARCH 28, 2012
OOCL appoints new CEO Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the shipping division of Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), has appointed Andy Tung as the new CEO of OOCL Hong Kong, ... Maximus Air has designs on the future Maximus, the Abu Dhabi flag carrier reported that an Airbus A300-600RP2F, the kind of aircraft that forms the core of its current fleet, has been the first unit to be painted in th... Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai After serving Mumbai (India) from 2005 to 2009, Virgin Atlantic Cargo is returning to India's thriving commercial centre from 28 October 2012. The new daily Airbus A330 passenger a... Hactl praises decision to build third runway Air cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has strongly welcomed the Hong Kong government's recent in-principle approval to adopt the three-runway option for t... Prologis selects new regional director for northern Europe Prologis, an investment company for logistics firms, has chosen Thomas Karmann to be its senior vice-president, regional director northern Europe, with effect from 1 June. Karmann,... Valencia continues to be Spain's biggest container port The Spanish port of Valencia handled around 4.3 million teu in 2011, equating to a plus of 2.86% compared to 2010. Spain's number two port Algeciras reported a box throughput of 3.... K Line enhances NE Asia to SE Asia service The Japanese shipping company K Line is upgrading its intra-Asia services Jabco-1 and Jabco-2 with additional China calls. K Line will deploy a total of eight vessels for the twice... Sikar-Bikaner section of NH 11 in Rajasthan to be widened The Indian Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the widening to four lanes of the Sikar - Bikaner section of National Highway 11 from km 340.188 to km 557.775. When fi... CargoLine presents "Partner of the Year 2011" awards CargoLIne, a German general cargo alliance, has ranked Göppingen-based Wackler Spedition & Logistik as the best partner of the year 2011, followed by Schmidt-Gevelsberg (Schwel... TFG Transfracht and BMW prolong collaboration The cooperation agreement between the German transport service provider TFG Transfracht and car maker BMW is being continued for another three years. As the rail track operator of ... CN to acquire 161 locomotives Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring 65 new high-horsepower locomotives and 96 second-hand high-horsepower locomotives that will be upgraded, in order to accommodat... Nippon Express enters shared ownership agreement with Colombian agent Nippon Express USA Inc, an overseas subsidiary of Japan-based Nippon Express Co Ltd, recently concluded a shared ownership agreement with Map Cargo SAS, its agent in Colombia. The ... Death of former McDonnell Douglas CEO Sandy McDonnell The former McDonnell Douglas chairman and CEO, Sanford N. (Sandy) McDonnell, died aged 89, on 19 March. The Boeing company expressed its deepest respects. "The people of Boeing ex... Hermes rolls out real time parcel tracing scheme The German service provider Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH (HLGD) has introduced a parcel tracing system that enables customers to locate the position of their consignment...

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MARCH 28, 2012
Conrad Industries increases net and adds to order book E-power barge will cut cruise ship emissions in Port of Hamburg USCG and safety agencies start probe of fatal tugboat fire De Chateauvieux controlled Jaccar to expand gas and bulk activities AMP moves to head off Jones Act waivers

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MARCH 28, 2012
Port of Anacortes celebrates dock replacement project completion NOL Group taps Olivier Lim as new board of directors member Crowley mariners to take part in new skills assessment program Port Metro Vancouver supports Japan/Canada free trade deal Trucking group backs study supporting truck speed limiters

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MARCH 28, 2012
Manila operator joins forces with Portland Ground-breaking venture by ICTSI aims to double throughput at US container terminal Portland container exports surge 27% Oregon port handles more outbound than inbound boxes German lines connect Portland to Europe Weekly service boosts Mediterranean ties Portland to double its exports Oregon port is a gateway to global markets Charterparty repudiations call for discounted cash flow calculations Time value of money needs to be factored in Somali pirates earn more than middle-class UK workers Report offers food for thought next time you request a pay rise Albatross at the helm It's sink or swim as Lloyd's List test-drives Transas ship's bridge simulator CSCL falls into the red Li Shaode blames European debt crisis and overcapacity for reversal of fortunes Exclusive: Kranich elected Box Club chairman Hapag-Lloyd board member to lead exclusive club Bidders for Costa Concordia salvage whittled down to handful Capsized cruiseship likely to be the most complex and expensive salvage to date Vela revisits spot charter market Saudi bookings drive up VLCC bookings from Middle East to Asia Keppel FELS and Floatel sign letter of intent for accommodation rig Price will be higher compared to last deal LNG's future lies with floating regas and liquefaction Offshore units are cheaper and more flexible than onshore plants Boxship charter market cools as bookings slow 'False dawn' feared as overcapacity continues First Ship Lease charters tanker to Petrobras FSL Singapore leased for $14,000 per day U-Ming's net profits fall nearly 60% Investment and shipping incomes both collapse CMA CGM drops German lines on Latin America-Europe trade Co-operation with MSC and CSAV begins next month Euromar snaps up biggest boxship to date Cap Norte becomes 10th vessel of Greek owner's joint venture with private equity Marco Polo claims Chapter 11 breakthrough Unnamed investor to pump in new capital BIMCO launches standard armed guard contract Guardcon comes with guidance on use of force K+N may challenge EU cartel fine Brussels punishes 14 air freight forwarders for price fixing Shanghai reports 13% cargo increase But outlook is uncertain as growth rate slows Third generation takes helm at OOCL Founder's grandson Andy Tung named chief executive The trials of Torm Torm - possible equity infusion delivers a challenge to the banks Republican amendments block US sanctions bill Bickering scuppers moves to prevent banks handling Iranian oil interests Baltic Exchange set to add capesize Pacific benchmarks Time charter average specific to the Asian market could also be on its way Hamburg cleared for Hapag-Lloyd vote Court clears last obstacles ahead of parliamentary debate Women on board Revolutions do not happen overnight. At the UK's Chamber of Shipping, it took 134 years to appoint a woman president

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MARCH 28, 2012
Easing detected in Europe's container squeeze EQUIPMENT and slot shortages in the eastbound Europe/Asia box trade should ease within a few weeks, according to a leading liner analyst North Atlantic raises $300M NORTH Atlantic Drilling has raised $300M through a private placement of equity Strike shuts JNPT INDIA'S biggest box port, Jawarharlal Nehru Port Trust, has shut down through tomorrow

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MARCH 28, 2012
Export Growth Tied to Reduction in Port Delays A spokesman for agricultural interests called upon ports to help increase U.S. exports by reducing delays at marine terminals. ... Canadian Truck Traffic, Freight Rates Increase The Canadian spot market for truckload freight hits its second highest point in 11 years in February, according to TransCore's... Busy Peak Shipping Season Forecast During peak-season 2011, U.S. ports handled about 800,000 20-foot container units less than the macro economy indicated they should have... Jones Act Carriers Claim 'Ample' Oil Capacity The U.S. maritime industry has "ample capacity" to transport petroleum from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast, the American... Deadline Nears on Transportation Funding Plan House Republicans have two days to approve an extension to national transportation funding before hundreds of thousands of construction-related jobs... WorldCity's Roberts Details Global Trade Growth in 2011 (Video) WorldCity President Ken Roberts said the value of global trade grew in 2011 and is expected to expand this year.... Consumer Confidence Dips, But Expectations Rise The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped slightly in March, but consumers' outlook on the economy improved, the research organization... EU Fines 13 Air Forwarders for Price-Fixing European antitrust officials on Wednesday fined 13 of the world's largest logistics companies, including Kuehne + Nagel, Panalpina and UPS,... US Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.2 Percent Orders for U.S. durable goods in February rose 2.2 percent year-over-year to $211.8 billion, as increased demand for cars, computers... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Ease, But Stay High Average trans-Pacific spot rates this week eased off from their recent high of two weeks ago when carriers that belong... Protest Closes India's Port Nehru A protest by local political parties and trade unions shutdown India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), forcing ocean carriers... Pacer Names Benki to Run Asia, Europe Logistics Pacer International named Al Benki as senior vice president, international logistics for Asian and European operations, where he will be... Cosco Pacific Profit Climbs 7.6 Percent Cosco Pacific on Tuesday reported a net profit of $388.8 million for 2011, an increase of 7.6 percent year over... MSC Merges India-Europe-Mediterranean Services Mediterranean Shipping Company will upgrade and combine its existing Indian Subcontinent-Europe-Mediterranean service network operated in conjunction with Shipping Corporation of... China's Growth Tied to Technology, Consultant Says China will continue to expand its economy, but its growth will be based upon technology and innovation rather than low-cost...

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MARCH 28, 2012
EC fines forwarders for 'vegetable' plotting cartel The European Commission has fined 14 forwarders a total of EUR169 million for participating in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing air freight prices between ... Boxship charter rates steady After a post-ocean freight rate hike mini-surge in charter rates of container ships, daily hire rates marked time in the past seven days, with charterers reverting ... Bollore Logistics drives the group's profits While both global trade and Africa-economic and socio-political related issues affected the performance of Paris-based Bollore Logistics last year, this division ... Horizon to slash debt with restructure plan for transpac ship charter Horizon Lines has taken further steps to reduce its debt with a plan to restructure its vessel charter committments - which it refers to as "hell ... Basel-Multimodal Express hailed a success Contargo's innovative trimodal service between Rotterdam, Antwerp and Basel is claimed to be a success. Launched a year ago, the Basel-Multimodal-Express (BME) ... CIGI says Caribbean maritime infrastructure must improve A recent report published by the Canada-based Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on the Caribbean maritime sector has concluded that the region's ... Spain feels the double-dip heat The Spanish economy has slid back into recession, according to a new report from the Bank of Spain. This is further bad news for the Iberian nation's government ... Still trucking-on in the US The barometer of the US economy, its trucking industry, accelerated ahead in February to record a 5.5% growth compared with the same month of 2011, providing yet ... IBF declares Nigeria and Benin as high risk The London-based International Bargaining Forum (IBF), a body that involves the International Transport Federation which has approximately 600,000 seafarers among ...

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MARCH 28, 2012
Cantor confirms cuts Silence surrounding exit of Natasha Boyden fuels speculation about boutique investment bank's future in shipping. TEU targets expansion Box Ships boss says billion-dollar dream would be achievable with help from capital market-backed acquisition campaign. Nasty swing for CSCL Li Shaode predicts a year full of challenges as Hong Kong listed owner sees $1.1bn plunge in its bottom line. Blackout overwhelmed master UK tells North Atlantic Shipping to combat crew complacency after power failure led to boxship grounding. Bodouroglou's balancing act Cash conservation is key during dry recovery but grim forecast hasn't upset Paragon's appetite for acquisitions, CEO says. Sevan wins Statoil FPSO job Norwegian firm to study the possible use of floater to develop huge Barents Sea find. Euromar bags a boxship Euroseas-linked venture makes good on a promise from Aristides Pittas and builds its containership fleet. INS nabs nuclear job UK decommissioning authority's fuel carrier in pioneering plutonium run to US from Sweden. All aboard the tanker train Dahlman Rose reckons it's time for investors to build up their interests in tanker owners as a unique summer awaits. Swiber to down Kreuz stake Singapore-listed offshore owner to raise funds by selling shares in subsea unit. No ransom for Albedo? Pakistani negotiator says pirates have agreed to free Malaysian boxship in return for expenses incurred in its hijacking. FSL confirms Petrobras pact Philip Clausius-led firm owns up to three-year charter which will see one of its ships leave the spot market.

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MARCH 28, 2012
Cross-border cloud computing More than dock-side bluster When bad things happen to good cargo Open to question? Backyard brawling Idle times Liner carriers attempt revenue grab LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon The fork in the road - Part 1 Sold on sustainability

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MARCH 28, 2012
Indian refiner ready to bring coker on line Fuel oil output is set to decline. Maersk introduces 'super slow steaming' on Europe/Asia route Will add vessels to make up for extra transit time. Pacific Rubiales Energy signs natural gas agreement Floating Liquefaction Regasification and Storage Unit to be located on the Colombian Caribbean coast. Prices mainly down in Europe Rotterdam market 'void' of demand. Prices falling in Fujairah and Suez Demand normal in Suez. Fuel costs rising faster than predicted US Navy faces $939 million shortfall in 2012 budget. Port authorities distance themselves from ECA worries Low Sulphur: 'There's not a whole lot we have to do with it,' says port authority spokesman. Asian bunkering hubs see IFO prices soften Below average demand in Singapore. Cockett releases details on Dubai office New office will be managed by Chris Fletcher. German engineering firm files patent for LNG bunkering system Bunker fuel loading system able to load LNG, MFO, MDO and MGO bunker fuels onto vessels. South Korea bunker output to fall in April South Korea expected to produce between 660,000 and 690,000 mt of bunker fuel in April, according to a Bunkerworld survey. Container manufacturer expects slow steaming to continue Ship operators will continue super slow steaming due to high bunker costs, says Singamas. Titan seeks expertise for refinancing plan Continues talks with 'a number of potential investors' for fresh capital injection in the company. Take-up of ISO 8217:2010 spec fuel still 'slow' 'Refiners and traders need to do their part in ensuring quality assurance and compliance at source,' says DNVPS executive.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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