BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 29, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates rise 22.4pc to US$1,315/TEU after three-month slump Increasing pace of Asia-Europe layups will support rate hikes: Analysts NOL credits new efficiency, rate stability for first profit since 2010 Panama's Colon road traffic at standstill as riots pause, then resume World Bank declares Singapore more business friendly than Hong Kong Fujian September foreign container volume rises 5.8pc to 955,700 TEU Guangxi Autonomous Region launches direct shipping service to US Shenzhen hits transport sector with new national VAT from November New Canadian Pacific CEO delivers 20pc profit hike as revenues rise 8pc Argentine floods bring terminals in San Lorenzo port to standstill Black Sea feeder, short-haul services focus on Port of Novorossiysk Ex-TNT boss Marie-Christine Lombard named CEO of state-owned Geodis DP World to start building 1.3 million TEU capacity Turkish terminal Globe Express opens 23,000-square-metre terminal yard in Dammam Korean Air third quarter operating profit up 30.5pc to US$309.7 million UAL quarterly profit declines 37pc to US$6 million, revenue off 2.6pc Deutsche Post, DHL set up parcel centre near Frankfurt-Main Airport Air Tanzania slammed for wasting state funds in leasing old, costly 737

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Chances of ships colliding with fishing vessels high: Vasan Containership deliveries set for new high in 2013 Daniel Terbille is FIATA's Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year Gujarat Junction 2012 to see comprehensive deliberations on pertinent issues in maritime Heavy crude imports to surge on public sector demand Maersk Line wins Lloyd's List Environment Award for the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent NOL Chairman calls for container shipping to focus on efficiency & cost control SCI adds one more Panamax bulk carrier to fleet West African pirates seen honing methods Adani Enterprises' EBIDTA increases 8 pc in Q2 Proposed Tuas megaport to sharply boost Singapore's box handling capacity CN lauded for climate change information disclosure Investment in highway projects shoots up to 1.75 lakh cr. Service tax on parcel traffic Forex reserves up $ 359 m INR rises 16 paise last week Mate's Receipt-A ghost document An opportunity for Middle Eastern project forwarders to enhance skills Rhenus facilitates shipment of 45 rotor blades from China to Germany

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
IDS: new transport service for private recipients is successful Demand is steadily rising for a new transport service for private recipients that was introduced by the general cargo alliance IDS around a year ago. The number of these type of sh... CSX earns 2% less in Q3 The CSX Corporation, based in Jacksonville FL and one of the USA's leading providers of rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck trans-loading services, posted Q3/2012 net earnings of US... RheinCargo's supervisory board elects chairman and deputy Six weeks after the German logistics service provider RheinCargo GmbH began business activities, the firm's supervisory board elected Rainer Pennekamp as its chairman and Michael Z... Meritor trailer axles designated as standard equipment on Wabash National Trailers Lafayette IN-based Wabash National, one of the leading manufacturers of semi trailers in North America, has selected Meritor, headquartered in Troy MI, and the world's largest man... Korean Cargo's future Boeing B777 freighter being built at increased rate The US airframe manufacturer Boeing has started building the first B777 at the highest rate ever for its twin-aisle aircraft. The rate of 8.3 airplanes per month is a nearly 20% in... Rail Cargo Austria puts non-craneable trailers on the tracks The Austrian railfreight service provider Rail Cargo Austria has developed innovative handling technology for intermodal rail traffic. The system enables all common types of non-cr... Airbus inaugurates A350 XWB final assembly line The European aircraft builder Airbus inaugurated the wide-body A350 XWB final assembly line this week (week 43). This was an event that occurred 40 years after the maiden flight of... Chinese become second largest shareholder of French airline The French airline company Aigle Azur, founded in 1946 and based in Paris Orly airport, has come to an agreement with the Chinese HNA Group. When the pact takes effect, HNA will po... Wascosa reorganises management Wascosa,a European tank car lessor, recently reorganized its management. Thomas Karsten joined the company on 1 October and took over the position of chief sales officer from Richa... Rhenus transports rotor blades from China to Europe Rhenus Project Logistics, part of the German Rhenus Group, was recently mandated by a rotor blade manufacturer to organise the maritime transport of 45 rotor blades from China to C... Aramex reports growth in revenue and net profits in Q3 The logistics company Aramex, which is listed on the Dubai stock exchange and has its global HQ in Amman (Jordan), has announced revenues of AED 763 million (EUR 160.2 millio... Hermes: New contract with John Lewis in UK The parcel carrier Hermes UK, a member of the German Hermes Group, has won a new contract to run home delivery services for the retail giant John Lewis. The three-year deal will se... Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière jointly invest in multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal Euroports and Compagnie Fruitière are jointly investing in a multi-purpose refrigerated fruit terminal. The facility will be located at Euroports' breakbulk terminal on the left ba...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Crowley christens first ocean class tugs Royal Caribbean confirms it is negotiating for third Oasis

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
DOE surprises Port of Port Angeles with $2 million dollar cleanup grant General Dynamics NASSCO delivers final T-AKE 14 ship Vehicle charging stations online at Portland International Airport US rail freight traffic delivers mixed bag for week NYK LNG vessel takes charge in recue of Sri Lankan fishermen

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Quasi-covered bonds could monetise shipping portfolios Flexible instrument allows banks option other than fire sale Lekki terminal aims to boost Nigeria's box trades ICTSI site offering 2.5m teu of annual capacity is due to open in 2016 Maritime skills matter A range of maritime apprenticeships are in place in the UK that can match the capability of all who wish to work at sea Aquasition up and running in New York Greek-backed acquisition vehicle begins trading on Nasdaq after raising $58m Nobiskrug eyes Lindenau purchase Shipyard also in the frame for facilities of bankrupt P+S Werft Fincantieri lands new orders worth $1.3bn from Carnival Bono hails 'very positive development for the Italian economy and the global cruise industry' Suezmaxes rally as oil companies rush to book ships for November loading Stagnation ends in the Black Sea-Mediterranean and West African markets Fifth of VLCC fleet eligible for conversion into offshore units As tanker market slides, owners will seek refuge in conversions Fear of disclosure Orders to owners to unveil full information on assets have become the 'nuclear option' in charterparty disputes Chinese bunker demand to grow 10% per year China Marine Bunker expects the country's consumption to exceed 25m tonnes in 2015 Greeks scale back on newbuildings New orders show greater-than-average drop in first nine months HSH Nordbank owners prepared to increase rescue facility But bank says option to restore higher second-loss guarantee is 'not planned at the moment' HHI suffers $73m losses from TMT defaults The world's largest shipbuilder books losses for seven 84,062 dwt bulkers and two 263,000 dwt ore carriers after deeming them cancelled orders HSH Nordbank seeks to liquidate Omega Navigation Enterprises Case on brink of collapse after 15 months, as lender concedes 'Chapter 11 cannot solve weak market' Responsible thinking Corporate social responsibility means changing a mindset, and that is probably difficult for owners looking at bleak financial horizons Capesize market enjoying the ride Despite some bumps, brokers see capesize market staying afloat for several weeks BMP4 needs to be updated to remain relevant, says Maersk Line Container giant arms its vessels selectively, based on risk assessment Lull in piracy sparks concern that countries will cut naval forces Nato focuses efforts on preventing the pirating of dhows Costamare offshoot pleads guilty to Rena pollution charge Tauranga court hands down $246,000 fine Cosco Shipping warns of profit slump Full-year net profits to be more than 50% lower as bunker bills undermine rise in shipments Korea Eximbank and K-Sure lend $3bn to Australian LNG project Credit will eventually go to contractors Samsung and Daewoo Omega launches aggressive attack in Chapter 11 squabble Kassiotis company brandishes dormant US sanctions process and Greek lawsuit to browbeat lenders

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Aquasition completes IPO BLANK-CHEQUE company Aquasition Corp began trading today on NASDAQ under the symbol 'AQUUU' after successfully completing its initial public offering B&G enters OSG fray BRACEWELL & Giuliani announced today that it is representing a group of OSG bondholders in addressing the tanker company's threat of a potential bankruptcy filing Daina pleads guilty and fined in Rena casualty DAINA Shipping, a subsidiary of Greece's Costamare, reportedly pleaded guilty today in a pollution prosecution growing out of New Zealand's Rena casualty COSCO Shipping's profits plunge 73% COSCO Shipping said today its Q3 profits fell 73% year on year Insurer: disputes fall even in tough times GERMAN freight, demurrage and defence insurer Schutzverein Deutscher Rehder has reported lower numbers of disputes this year Silport's handlings rise 29% ESTONIAN port operator Silport said it handled 29% more cargo in January-September than in the same period of 2011 Tallinn buys icebreaker ARCTIA Shipping, Finland's government-owned icebreaker operator, said Tallinn's port has bought its multipurpose ship Botnica for €50M ($64.6M) Seadrill to bid for AOD SEADRILL said today it plans soon to bid for all of Asia Offshore Drilling after acquiring a controlling interest in it 'Pirate' killed in NATO attack NATO SAID its forces have killed a suspected pirate and destroyed a dhow during a shootout just metres from the Somali coast Tankers auctioned in China NINGBO's maritime court yesterday auctioned three chemical tankers en bloc for 174M yuan ($28M) Sainty Marine's profits fall 46.7% SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine's third-quarter profits slumped by 46.7% year on year to 19M yuan ($3M), dragged down by an interest payments surge NOL sells HQ for $311M NOL HAS sold its building in Singapore for S$380M ($311M) to compatriot property developer Fragrance Group

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Northeast Ports Prepare for Hurricane Sandy Seaports in the projected path of Hurricane Sandy were battening down the hatches Friday in anticipation of the storm's impact whenever it hits the Northeast coast on Monday or Tuesday. Where the storm may hit along the East Coast was... Hapag-Lloyd Sets East Asia Rate Hikes German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will increase its rates on East Asia services starting in November. Rates on shipments from East Asia (excluding Japan) to the Indian subcontinent will increase 150 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, effective Nov. 1. The subcontinent region includes ports in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Effective Nov. 24, the...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Schenker sets up logistics academy in China DB Schenker has opened its own logistics academy to train employees in China. With around 5,000 employees in 60 cities in China, DB Schenker is one of the country's ... UK gets Olympic & Jubilee bounce A boost from ticket sales for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, coupled with a bounce-back from the negative impact of the Queen's Jubilee holidays in the ... MSC follows the pack with global reefer GRI MSC, the world's second-largest ocean carrier, has fallen into line with its rivals by introducing a USD1,500 per container general rate increase on reefer containers ... Index-linked service contracts grow The use of index linked service contracts, hedging and derivative tools in the liner shipping industry is accelerating according to Michael Blach, vice president ... American truckers at the cross roads The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index advanced by 0.4% in September after falling by 0.9% the previous month; in line with the ... 'Looking beyond the port gates' wins it for Peel Ports' Port of Liverpool That in the opinion of the judging panel was a significant factor influencing their votes in the Port Authority of the Year category in last week's Containerisation ... Maersk feeder re-floated at Valencia The 645TEU Celia laden with empty Maersk Line equipment was re-floated yesterday almost a month after severe storms ripped it from its anchorage in the roads of ...

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
T&T buys out Bisso T&T Marine Salvage of Texas is buying out Bisso Marine's stake in a joint venture that has earned a reputation as one of the notable names in the tug and salvage space at home and abroad. Bondholders band together A prominent US law firm has clinched a contract to provide counsel to Overseas Shipholding Group's bondholders on the back of Monday's bankruptcy warning. Scorpio poised to sting Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee is promising to "end the debate" over the advantages of fuel-efficient "eco ships" when the New York-based owner releases its third-quarter results on Monday. Gibson's winter warmer EA Gibson has delivered a little good news to warm the hearts of embattled tanker owners this winter. Carnival doubles down CEO says sales may be on the horizon as fleet renewal programme gains steam. Vosco weaker Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) has more than doubled its deficit in the first nine months of 2012. A couple for Classic George Economou's Classic Maritime has picked up a couple of capesize bulkers on period deals with rates close to 2012 highs. Deiulemar man out Deiulemar's former chartering surpremo has been freed from jail on health grounds, say Italian press reports. Cosco lines up bonds Shipowner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) is planning a bumper sale of bonds worth $2bn. ISC hurt in third International Shipholding Corporation has seen its third quarter profit shrink as revenue fell away. Greeks facing tax hit? The Greek government is reportedly considering imposing a new cargo tax on shipowners as it tries to dig itself out of its financial hole. Attorney probes OSG OSG's legal team looks to have earned its corn in anticipating lawsuits in the wake of the tanker owner's woes. CSDC doubles on bonds China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is selling another CNY 2.5bn ($399.5m) of bonds to bolster its finances. Life on a burning deck We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Libra adds to VL weight TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Siem's Star rises Siem Shipping has posted a vastly improved set of third quarter numbers thanks to a streamlined fleet. Badger badgered Two Wisconsin politicians want a veteran ferry to stop dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan. Foggy foul-up A distracted watch officer and a lack of precautions have been blamed for a collision between a Seatrade reefer and a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off the UK. Celia refloated One of the two multipurpose vessels that grounded on a Spanish beach earlier last month has finally been moved. BW Gas joins BP race BW Gas, the world's biggest player in the segment for the largest LPG carriers, has joined the race a BP-owned VLGC . ADM eyes Lindenau Germany's Nobiskrug shipyard is plotting a takeover of insolvent tanker-building specialist Lindenau. Seadrill bids for AOD Seadrill is looking to takeover Asia Offshore Drilling (AOD) after taking majority control of the company. Shipping hurts Santander Spanish bank Santander's UK arm has made loan loss provisions of £335m ($537m) as shipping's crisis drags on. Koreans put up $3bn Korean lenders are backing domestic yards' orders for Australia's Ichthys LNG development to the tune of $3bn. Harley orders barges Harley Marine Services has picked Lousiana-based Conrad Shipyards to build four sister-class double hull petroleum barges. Costamare pleads guilty Costamare has pleaded guilty to causing marine pollution off New Zealand and has been fined NZD300,000 ($246,000). Bumi adds to backlog Malaysia's Bumi Armada has added five new contracts to its work backlog that are potentially worth up to MYR249m ($82m). RCL eyes more tonnage Royal Caribbean says it is in discussions to build a third Oasis-class cruise ship, but has yet to make a firm commitment.

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Hyundai to assess PNW reefer export surcharge The liner carrier said this week it is implementing a new $300 surcharge on all refrigerated containers originating in the Pacific Northwest market destined for Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East. Echo Global buys Sharp Freight Echo Global Logistics said Thursday it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Sharp Freight Systems, an intermodal and truckload brokerage firm based in Yorba Linda, Calif., and with an office in Houston. XPO buys truck brokerage from OHL XPO Logistics has acquired the operating assets of Turbo Logistics, the freight brokerage division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL). The cash purchase price was $50 million, excluding any working capital adjustments. Hadden to lead Port of Boston The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) named Deborah A. "Deb" Hadden, deputy port director of properties and transportation, as acting port director. She will oversee all aspects of Massport's maritime department. Hapag pulls Baltimore from transatlantic loop Asian lines slow SE Asia-Australia loop, add Fremantle Lufthansa Cargo boosts winter flights Accellos adds mobile applications NCA touches down at DFW airport International Shipholding reports smaller 3Q profit SynchroNet starts door-to-door service CEVA names VP of Americas business development Old Dominion moves to bigger Detroit site Law firms pounce on OSG Rena owner fined in New Zealand court Don's Cold Storage expands in Missouri

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OCTOBER 26, 2012
Weekly global bunker price roundup A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. Bunker prices in the Americas mixed as week ends Demand was heavy on the US Gulf, according to a local supplier. Vessels in Halifax order LSFO from New York Vessels forced to order LSFO fuel from New York due to insufficient avails in Halifax. 'Frankenstorm' prepares to lash US East Coast Forecasters calling for 'hybrid' super storm that has potential to wreak havoc along US East Coast. Markets soft in North European hubs Good avails but quiet market in Hamburg. Fujairah prices stay soft But mixed picture in South African ports. North American ECA 'hits bunker sales in UK port' Vessels approaching European waters 'already have ECA-compliant fuel on board'. Chinese supplier in new bid to raise cash Chimbusco to issue notes worth almost $48 million. Arte hires bunker trader Logistics background before joining bunker sector. VLOCs could run on LNG Valemax 'well suited' to carry large LNG bunker tanks. UK terminal operator looking a small-scale LNG bunkering Technical and commercial studies being undertaken. Maersk Line: LNG infrastructure 'is just not there' 'Conventional bunker fuel is likely to remain the most practical choice.' Cruise ship release offers hope to cash-strapped owner Australian charter to be cashflow lifeline if ship is released. Daina Shipping fined for Rena spill 'The guilty plea by the owners has led to this case being resolved in a timely fashion.' Week ends with IFO prices largely down Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Costly bunkers lend urgency to port investment Bigger ships will want quicker turnarounds. US study considers impact of speed limit on OGVs Finds various emissions decreased by up to 70% when vessels adopted speed of 12 knots, when compared to regular speeds. Private equity firm mulls investment in fuel efficient ships Fuel consumption of vessels will be the 'main thing' Vigor Capital will look at, says spokesman. 'No single solution' to meet future environmental regulation Fixating on one solution may create 'unnecessary problems' for the shipping industry, says Shell Marine Product general manager.

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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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