BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

April 30, 2012

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MOL posts annual net loss of US$316 million as revenues decline 7pc Beijing expects China's mid-year freight growth slowdown to continue Hong Kong exports off 6.8pc while imports decline 4.7pc in March Antwerp quarterly box volume up 0.7pc, but overall cargo shrinks 2.2pc Marshall Islands fleet growth up 20pc, spurt led by Japanese owners Hebei port volume up 6.3pc to 185 million tonnes in first quarter Shandong Zibo Bonded Logistics Centre's trade value hit US$1.4 million Norfolk Southern Q1 profit up 26pc to US$410 million on 6pc sales hike Georgia governor earmarks US$46.7 million for Savannah River dredging Thailand set to build Pak Bara port, can't wait for Burma's Dawei decision India aims to build more hub ports as population makes its economic ascent Wartsilla Hamworthy to install sulphur fuel scrubber to ensure compliance United Continental posts quarterly US$448 million loss, but sales up 4.9pc Nigerian aviation minister wins moral support to re-launch flag carrier Vizag air cargo services opens export market to Europe, Africa and US Delhi mulls public private partnerships despite airport union protests

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ASF expresses concern at piracy threat to seafarers Drewry & CargoSmart to introduce improved container KPIs Rickmers-Linie calls Myanmar Black tea exports to China jump 10-fold since FY09 Ceramic sector calls for ban on feldspar, quartz exports India to export Basmati to China New Zealand eager to sign FTA with India by 2013 Adani Group celebrates National Fire Service Day at Mundra Chairman's post vacant at 3 eastern ports It's too close to call between Singapore & Shanghai Next generation container port challenge unveiled Pvt. operators likely to bear brunt of Rlys' terminal access charge hike for CTOs Despite clearance, govt making no move on sugar exports Forex reserves at $294.60 bn Moody's sticks to 'stable' outlook on India SBI to lower loan rates for SMEs by 150-200 bps SEZ exports grow 15 pc in FY12 UK relapses into recession once again Motorship transport through roads is no problem for German expert Kübler Spedition New heavy cargo vessels call at Bilbao Project cargo training returns to Houston & Mumbai in 2012

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APRIL 27, 2012
New truck parking area at Lübeck's Skandinavienkai Lübecker Hafengesellschaft, the operator of the port of Lübeck (Germany), has created a new truck parking site in Travemünde, close to Skandinavienkai. The new facility, which can ... Swissport wins licences for Moroccan international airports Ground handling operator Swissport International has been awarded the handling licences for Morocco's international airports by the Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA, Office Nation... Tunis Air to start service to Moscow Domodedovo Starting tomorrow (28 April), North Africa-based Tunis Air is operating a new once per week service from Enfidha to Moscow Domodedovo. The airline will add a sec... UK: truck trials to drive down carbon from freight Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from the British government. Industry trials will benefit from GBP 9.5 million (EUR 7.77 million) that is being invested by the ... Port of Barcelona leading in Spain in terms of profit The port of Barcelona (Spain) closed the last financial year with an operating profit of EUR 60 million and investments of EUR 105.4 million. This year the Spanish port expects to ... Russian Railways planning to take over Bulgaria's railfreight company EAD Russian Railways wants to buy the Bulgarian state's railfreight transport company EAD together with a counterpart in Greece, according to a report in a Bulgarian newspaper. The rep... MOL establishes subsidiary in Peru The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has established a subsidiary in Lima. The new entity, called MOL Peru S.A.C, will be staffed by 19 people. (it) Gefco organising rail flows in Europe The French transport service provider Gefco is now managing its own European rail flows. Since last December, Gefco has worked with three private railway operators to transport aut... Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo make tracking shipments easier Air France-KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo have launched a new App for iPhones and iPads, making it even easier to track shipments. The App ena... JCL Logistics Italy goes into liquidation It has just became known that JCL Logistics Italy Srl, a service provider based in Melzo, near Milan, went into liquidation in line with a decision taken at an extraordinary genera... Geodis ends partnership with Azkar in Spain Geodis, the French transport and logistics corporation headquartered in Clichy, near Paris, has terminated its collaboration with the Spanish transport and logistics company Azkar.... Wim Bosman CEE opens new branch in Finland Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe has officially launched operations in the port of Hamina in Finland. "The new branch opening was part of our strategy. The branch in Hamina i...

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APRIL 27, 2012
Wärtsilä donates controllable pitch propulsion system to USMMA,... Holland America names Joe Palermo director, ship... Kirby Corporation reports record earnings RINA offers fuel saving services

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APRIL 27, 2012
Coast Guard responding to vessel fire at Seattle terminal City, Port of Bellingham schedule joint public meeting Rail freight traffic posts up/down numbers for week Frank nets Port of Portland Compass Award for 2011 Port of Seattle presents Green Gateway Awards

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APRIL 27, 2012
American Feeder Lines discontinues Canadian service Questions over fate of 10 US-built boxships on the drawing board CIN abandons bid for Tirrenia branch Way now open for Onorato Partecipazioni to launch a fresh bid Weak rates could open the door for private equity Moelis & Co team believes banks will increasingly insist on third-party cash The rise of the modern day dry bulk operator Low freight rates and volatility are embraced So where is the cash? Evolution, not revolution, say Moelis experts Fuel prices cause problems as UK economy remains weak Latest UK Logistics Report forecasts very modest growth in the coming year on 'a long and bumpy road to recovery' On thin ice in the Arctic US reliance on single heavy icebreaker is risky Tsakos eyes future spin-off for LNG and shuttle fleet TEN looks at separate structure for in-vogue assets in order to 'unlock value' Lovell Minnick takes up $10m fresh equity in Dahlman Rose Private equity group adds to earlier $40m investment Falling asset values force TEN to reclassify debt Company insists the move is immaterial to $65m follow-on issue Asian lines fumble in the red Carrier strategies to tackle cost and capacity challenges fail to convince Shell sees floating liquefaction as the future of the industry Energy major's LNG sales volume rises 12% Deutsche Bahn and HHLA announce port rail share swap Antitrust authorities must approve the deal Capesize rates continue to slip Upcoming week expected to be slow but some see a glimmer of Chinese demand BG Group sells stake in Chilean LNG terminal UK company retains a 21-year supply contract Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing adjourned again Parties now give themselves until May 17 to agree liquidation plan US summer driving season will fail to shine for MR product tankers High prices at the pumps could push gasoline demand to 11-year low Cosco takes a first quarter drubbing China's biggest shipping line sinks deeper into the red Boxship orders slump in first quarter Newbuilding deliveries accelerate CAI reports 42% revenue growth Strong first-quarter result signals robust demand for leased containers Two single-ship KG funds file for insolvency Bank turns down restructuring plan for former Beluga vessels Concordia Maritime forecasts slow rise in product tankers market Swedish owner reports first quarter net sales of $20.4m Rongsheng taps bond market for refinancing bid Company closes first tranche of intended $572m issue Lloyd's List wins award for innovation Market-leading journalism, analysis and data recognised at British Media Awards Red alert Asian carriers' losses signal continued crisis for container industry Petrofin paradox The overall figure for loans to Greek owners booked worldwide in 2011 rose by 2.2%, despite the woes of the nation's economy and the global shipping market Precious Shipping posts $1.3m first-quarter loss Thai bulk operator cuts daily average vessels cost Strong krona erodes Stena's 2011 results Group reports 'challenging' year for its ferry business China Shipping Development loses $51m in first quarter Loss from spiralling fuel costs in line with expectations MOL posts $322m fiscal-year loss Japanese giant foresees a marginally profitable fiscal 2012

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APRIL 27, 2012
Japan's Big 3 sink to losses JAPAN'S Big 3 shipping companies all posted losses today, reversing profits for the previous financial year Box rate peak by August? THE RISE in box rates could peak, as usual, in the third-quarter high season in July-August, CIMB Securities warned today $100Bn lending gap predicted NORWAY'S DNB today reportedly predicted a $100Bn gap in funding for shipping by 2015 Fairstar AGM halted in takeover uproar FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport today suspended its annual general meeting by up to 30 days because the board said it suspected an undisclosed shareholder accord tied to a hostile takeover attempt Potent powder sniffed out VENEZUELAN authorities have seized 3.3 tonnes of cocaine headed for Mexico in a shipping container, IHS Global Insight reported today China COSCO's bleeding worsens COSCO'S flagship company - China COSCO Holdings, the world's largest bulker company - has reported net losses for 2012's first quarter of 2 Exmar turns it around EXMAR, the listed Belgian shipping group, returned to profits in 1Q12, on higher operating income and gains from a one-off sale Golar plans Oslo delisting GOLAR LNG said today it plans to delist its shares from the Oslo Stock Exchange Hyundai Steel profits dive 39% HYUNDAI Steel said today profits in the first quarter dropped 39% from totals in the year-ago quarter Why US shortsea fears new fuel rules SHORTSEA shipping in the US will be slammed by higher fuel costs when new air emissions rules take effect on 1 August, a bulker owner has warned NYK seen outshining compatriots JAPAN'S second-biggest shipping group NYK Line is likely to outshine MOL and 'K' Line in the next fiscal year, Macquarie Equities Research predicted today HHLA-DB split up intermodal JV HAMBURG box terminal operator HHLA and German state railway group Deutsche Bahn today parted ways over their intermodal JV VLCC brokers get 'spooked' RUSHED chartering has resulted in VLCC rates rebounding in owners' favour, but brokers cautioned that tonnage supply is soon likely to favour charterers again MES profits rise 32.5% MITSUI Shipbuilding & Engineering said today profits for the financial year ending 31 March 2012 were up 32.5% year on year, to ¥17.88Bn ($221.67M) Asian Supramaxes struggle INDONESIA'S curbs on raw material exports are hurting Supramax bulker owners in Asia, brokers told Fairplay today

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APRIL 27, 2012
Canadian Pacific Union Approves Strike Option Canadian Pacific Railway would face a labor disruption in late May if a union representing 5,000 workers exercises a strike... "K" Line Posts $503 Million Loss for Fiscal 2011 "K" Line swung to a loss of $503 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, a big drop from... Emirates SkyCargo to Begin Its Own Vietnam Service Emirates SkyCargo will offer its own freight capacity out of Vietnam in June, launching a service between Ho Chi Minh... Samsung Overtakes Nokia in Cell Phone Shipments Samsung Electronics overtook Nokia in the first quarter to become the world's largest cell phone brand for the first time,... Losses Surge at China Shipping and Cosco China Cosco Holdings, owner of Asia's largest container shipping company by capacity, and China Shipping Container Lines each saw first... Maersk to Raise Freight Rates on Major Trades Maersk Line plans to implement a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect mid-May.... 2011 a Banner Year for Top Trucking Companies The economic recovery, tenuous on Main Street and shaky on Wall Street, is surprisingly strong on the open road, where... Supply Chains Shift on China's Halting Growth In explaining the vast quantities of excess capacity throughout the U.S. marine terminal world, it's not hard to identify the... Maersk on Market Share: Shifting to Defense People make money on container shipping, not in it. The business provides consistent profits for terminals, equipment lessors and non-asset... Costamare Buys Two, Scraps Two Box Ships Containership owner Costamare has bought two containerships and sold two older vessels for scrap as it continues to modernize its... ANA Net Profit Rose 20.9 Percent in Fiscal 2011 All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA), Japan's largest airline, said on Friday that its group net profit soared 20.9 percent in... New Container Port in Germany to Open in August Europe's newest container port facility is scheduled to open in August in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and unlike its neighbors Hamburg and... Freight Volume Stable at Singapore's Changi Airport Despite a dip in cargo movements to and from Europe and South Asia, Singapore's Changi Airport saw freight volumes remain... American Feeder Lines Going Out of Business American Feeder Lines, which suspended its 9-month-old feeder service from Halifax to Portland, Me. and Boston this week, is going... Double-Digit Brokerage Growth Boosts Echo Profit 42.9 Percent A 21.9 percent jump in freight brokerage propelled Echo Global Logistics' profit in the first quarter to $3.1 million, up...

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APRIL 27, 2012
CAI continues to post good results Despite a slight drop in container utilisation levels and generally weaker lease rates in Q1 12 than in the same period of 2011, a change in CAI International's ... China COSCO still deep in the red as financial costs soar by 315% China COSCO Holdings - the parent company of COSCON - has followed in the footsteps of Chinese transport compatriot China Shipping Container Lines [CSCL] and reported ... Jam tomorrow for Japanese trio? The big-three Japanese shipping companies, have unsurprisingly posted substantial net losses for their fiscal year trading - ending March 31, 2012 - with the common ... TPT wants regional role Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), the state-controlled operator of South Africa's main container-handling facilities is looking to establish co-operative ... HHLA and DB reorganise rail investments Hamburg-based Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have agreed to rearrange their respective share holdings in TFG Transfracht, the main ... Cagliari improves competitiveness Competition between Mediterranean hub ports took another turn this week when Cagliari's Port Authority decided to reduce its anchorage dues by 90%. President Piergiorgio ... Bareli's total loss adds up to 'worst-ever' Q1 for underwriters The not unexpected confirmation from managers, Klaveness that the 3,100TEU CMA CGM-chartered boxship Bareli had been declared a 'total loss' has culminated in a ... Penning: UK must develop coastal feeders Delivering a keynote speech at the 40th anniversary conference of the Plymouth Nautical Degree Association [PYNDA] at the IMO headquarters in London yesterday, ... American Feeder Lines throws in the towel American Feeder Lines (AFL) has failed in its bid to revive US coastal shipping and suspended its New England-Halifax feeder shuttle after less than a year in operation, ...

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APRIL 27, 2012
Owner takes Star turn Bulker owner's shares do just enough to forestall delisting warning from New York exchange. Private equity primes Dahlman Partner Lovell Minnick pumps more millions into NY shipping-energy bank as Canadian frontier looms. NYK to lead big three Macquarie Capital tips MOL and K Line to lag behind as NYK's car carriers come to the party. ESL feeling the chill Baltic Sea bulker operator dips into the red in first quarter as contract volumes drop. Samskip snaps up a brace Icelandic owner takes on a couple of small vessels having bagged a loan from German banks. Drunk mate caused grounding New Zealand report reveals Anatoki seafarer had put away four or five pints of beer before accident. Bumi share sale trimmed Sell-off of Hassan Basma-led offshore owner raises just $377m after leading investor pulls out. Shipping and shopping But not everyone is buying and even those with intentions are hesitating before the checkout. Takeover saga in sour twist UPDATED: Fairstar hits out at Dockwise for unlawful deal with shareholders ahead of unwelcome bid. Precious dives in the first Khalid Hashim-led bulker owner hit by slumping freight rates.

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APRIL 27, 2012
Web Feature: Follow the Flagship Miami settlement removes port dredge obstacles Medical exporter hit with fine for Iran shipment LINC Logistics expects $170 million IPO Infor boosts Russian railcar plant Data2Logistics quickens freight bill auditing Japanese lines slump to major losses in 2011 CKYH to call Norfolk last Maersk slows FEW 3, adds Cape Town Weinstein named ABS president

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APRIL 27, 2012
Bunker prices end week higher in the Americas Demand picking up on US Gulf, local trader tells Bunkerworld. New Zealand's only refinery set for expansion Marsden Point facility is New Zealand's only refinery and supplies all of the fuel oil for the country's bunker market. Congressman chairs hearing on impact of regulations 'I am concerned about the cost and impact of several recent and forthcoming rulemakings that will affect the maritime sector.' Price mixed in key north European ports Quiet bunker market in Hamburg, Piraeus. Fujairah prices largely stable Prices mixed in South Africa. Short sea sector calls for change to North American ECA boundary Recommends reducing ECA zone for certain ships to 50 nm, citing economic and environmental reasons backed by study. Classification society offers shipowners help with fuel economy 'All shipowners need assistance to cut energy costs,' says RINA. Surge in China's fuel oil imports from Venezuela Drop in demand for product from Singapore hub. New marine propulsion system claims 75% efficiency gain Engineers have developed a new way to convert power to thrust that 'circumvents all the inefficiencies of the propeller'. Another new barge for Russian bunker player Vessel is third in a series of four ordered by BFC. Fuel efficiency will drive demand for newbuilds Shipping group looks to 'modern, fuel efficient generation'. Bunker player triggers ship arrest Reports say Vinalines vessel was detained in Singapore. Bunker prices firming as week closes Demand largely below average across key Asian ports. LNG bunker 'key' to cost effective shipping industry Asia can overcome challenges, 'well-placed' to lead the way, says DNV executive. Innovation 'only way' to overcome key challenges 'Innovation has played a key part in the maritime industry's development,' says Singapore's senior minister. East China fuel oil stocks fall Strong bunker demand draw down inventories amid low cargo arrivals. Chemoil director retires Lim Ah Doo has decided not to seek reappointment at the annual general meeting, says company. First fuel-efficient suezmax joins AET fleet Energy saving devices will 'substantially reduce' amount of fuel used by the 157,000 dwt vessel.

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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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