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BRIEFS

July 30, 2012

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Asia-Europe spot rates rise 3.4pc to US$1,728/TEU ahead of August GRI Tacoma first half import container volume rises 13.4pc to 87,610 TEU Consortium to develop Marseilles hub as box volume surges 14pc Intermodal stars in Union Pacific 24pc record quarterly profit increase Norfolk Southern quarterly profit declines 6pc with 15pc fall in coal Kenya to ban trucking of 28-tonne plus boxes, insists railways instead Despite talk of gloom and doom, Canadian export banker sees US growth Singapore manufacturing up, biomedical, transport engineering leads Barcelona box volume off 20pc following drop in transshipment boxes CaroTrans starts offering Seattle to Japan LCL export service Singapore Airlines quarterly profit up, but cargo widens loss threefold Flown by Atlas Air, Panalpina's second Boeing 747-8F enters service Air cargo screening technologies race to meet TSA deadline for compliance

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JULY 29, 2012
100 pc box scanning a subject of debate in the US deugro completes 2 prestigious projects for Siemens Govt revokes nod for import of crude oil thru Iranian ships IMO approves shift of shipping lanes on US West Coast to save whales Basmati exports surge to record 3.21 mt in 2011-12 CTC tea export to Kenya likely to surpass last year's level Govt extends anti-dumping duty on acetone imports Importing pulses, edible oils may not be easy in face of 'global' drought Oz senator wants Canada to halt asbestos exports to India Dumping of boxes at Kolkata, Paradip Ports under cloud over alleged duty evasion Kandla Port commissions floating crane Policing on port gates Forex reserves perk up $ 589 m to $ 287 bn Govt to exempt processed foods from commodity export bans Industry terms new PPP projects' oversight mechanism as half-baked INR closes at one-week high of 55.34 PEC invites 2nd bid for export of 60,000 t of wheat CaroTrans adds direct Seattle to Japan LCL export service Holleman moves heavy & outsized cargo through Bulgaria Kübler Spedition & Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency-a solid partnership

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JULY 27, 2012
Hercules Offshore reports increased revenues NASSCO Norfolk awarded $115 million contract mod Landmark containership engine completes trials

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JULY 27, 2012
Newport Port Commissioners ask manager to delay retirement Gunderson dedicates second habitat roof project Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 TEU container vessel New FMC report looks at US vs. Canadian/Mexican ports US rail traffic numbers have mixed result during week

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JULY 27, 2012
Japanese shipowners dominate sale and purchase market With the Japanese out in force in the secondhand market, accounting for more than one-fifth of all sales this year, how is this affecting the S&P sector? Security on the cheap The UK's public row over the shortage of guards for the Olympics is reminiscent of the piracy debate over governments that refuse to spend money West African suezmaxes find a floor to falling rates at last Owners show resistance despite declining US crude demand and more use of VLCCs East Africa needs additional container capacity APM Terminals in talks with Tanzanian government to build and operate new box terminal at Dar es Salaam Grindrod to invest $1.2bn in ports over three years Part of the money will go to expanding Maputo's coal terminal capacity from 6m to 30m tonnes by 2015 Iron ore price crash poised to boost Chinese imports China's less efficient mines will be unable to compete with foreign producers after price per tonne falls to two-year low Australian capesize rates fall to lowest level in over a year West Australia to China trips earning only $6.341 per tonne Minoan to turn up heat on Hellenic Seaways management Grimaldi Group fails to unseat Vardinoyannis in argumentative AGM Coup for Germanischer Lloyd with contract to class Evergreen newbuildings Taiwan line also gives vote of confidence to UK with 10 ships to be added to British register European Minibulk moves nine of its small bulkers into lay-up Majority of German rescue scheme's laid-up ships come from Reederei Wessels Asian shipmanagers see growing repossession business EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong's Wallem now trading 26 vessels for banks Chinese yard strikes groundbreaking deal for LNG carrier newbuildings Partnership between Nantong yard and Cambridge Energy marks important move away from Japanese and Korean dominance Owners and charterers decide now is the time to fix longer-term VLCC charters Some 13 period deals struck already this year Up in arms In the absence of an internationally recognised standard, myriad due diligence, accreditation and methods of standardisation have sprung up Order cancellations spike at Chinese yards China's shipbuilders see more orders cancelled in January-June compared to the whole of 2011, industry data shows Europe and Costa Concordia send Royal Caribbean crashing to second quarter loss Cruise major slashes annual profits guidance in an 'interesting year' Revealed: the bank behind Costamare's 100% financing deal Hypovereinsbank emerges as the lender that enabled the Stadt Lübeck purchase Softly softly 'Informal repossessions' are the way to handle shipowners who cannot meet repayments Maritime security firms hope ISO meeting will accelerate regulation Firms want particular guidance on port states Orders famine spreads to China's inland waterfront builders Biggest privately owned yard in Chongqing, the stronghold of Yangtze River water transport, has received no orders since last year Costs mount for wind turbine installation newbuildings Fledgling newbuilding market wobbles as Lamprell struggles with costs Precious Shipping in big profit drop in second quarter Costs rise, but Thai dry bulk operator stays in the black CNOOC unit loses $32m offshore vessel during typhoon Hai Yang Shi You 699 sinks near Hong Kong's Po Toi Island D'Amico books two 40,000 dwt tankers Deal done with South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard at $30.7m each Sixth Vinalines official arrested Charges centre on alleged mismanagement Search for missing seafarers to start on Bunga Alpinia Two bodies recovered in water as fire is extinguished and rescue team assesses safety to inspect the ship FMC gives all-clear to Canadian and Mexican ports Carriers and shippers moving US-bound cargo via ports across the border not breaking any rules, says Washington agency

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JULY 27, 2012
FMC releases harbour tax study A study unveiled today by the Federal Maritime Commission suggests that eliminating or changing the way the Harbour Maintenance Tax is levied would benefit US West Coast ports Finnlines predicts volatile rest of year after better 2Q FINNLINES expects the rest of the year to be volatile after increasing its 2Q12 profit Precious profits down 97% PRECIOUS Shipping said 2Q12 profits fell 97% to 13.14M baht ($0.42M) from 402M bhat ($12.74M) y/y primarily due to lower earnings and higher operating expenses Foreign investors barred at Taman Port THE Russian government's port authority, Rosmorport, has decided to exclude foreign investors from taking shareholdings in the new Taman port, to be built on the Black Sea HPH Trust sees 60% growth in 1H profits SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust said its net profits rose by 60% to HK$1.0Bn ($129M) during the first half of the year from HK$654M in 2011 Know you shipper to avoid excess loads CONTAINERS weighing more than has been declared remain a problem five decades after the container shipping industry became established, notes the TT Club in a newsletter today VLCC owners paying charterers to hire ships FOR three consecutive weeks, VLCC owners have been offering their ships for free as charterers continue to work their August stems at discounted rates South Korean vehicle exports to see lower growth SOUTH Korean vehicle exports are expected to grow 4.7% in 2012, down from the 14% growth last year, said the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association First post-sanctions Iranian crude shipments ASIAN buyers of Iranian crude have imported their first batches of Iranian crude since EU sanctions were introduced on 1 July Losses looming for China's yards CHINESE yards received 50% fewer orders during the first six months of this year compared with the same period of 2011, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today

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JULY 27, 2012
YRC Worldwide Taps Handheld Trucking Technology James Welch is moving into his second year as CEO of YRC Worldwide with plans to use technology to optimize... Truckload Capacity Index Reflects Slowing Economy The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose 0.3 percentage points to 84.4 in the second quarter, as a slower... Nippon Express Opens Office in Myanmar Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said on Friday that it has set up a representative office in... USA Truck Reports $3.5 Million Loss Struggling truckload carrier USA Truck suffered a second-quarter net loss of $3.5 million, as revenue dropped 6.8 percent year-over-year to... Congressman Says FMC Shows 'Invisible Blockade' Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a controversial Federal Maritime Commission report shows that the U.S. harbor maintenance tax means "Pacific... Divided FMC Issues Canada Port Report A divided Federal Maritime Commission issued a report saying the Harbor Maintenance Tax is among factors encouraging U.S.-bound imports through... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 23-27 Maersk Line will raise its rates on services from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, starting Aug. 15.... Consumers Slow GDP Growth to 1.5 Percent U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.5 percent in the second quarter as consumers cut back on spending, the Commerce Department... Eurozone Crisis Brings Turbulence to Trans-Atlantic Just when it looked like nothing could stop the U.S. export juggernaut, some of the nation's largest manufacturers and trans-Atlantic... MSC Wears the Crown in US-Europe Trade It was a clean sweep for Mediterranean Shipping Co. in the U.S. global containerized trade moving to and from European... Commentary: Ocean Carriers' Fear Factor Last week's Journal of Commerce cover story ("Ocean Carriers' New Pricing Power") made an observation that hasn't been lost on... Commentary: Port Projects Fast-Tracked, Finally Let's give credit where credit is due. With the stroke of a pen, President Obama on July 18 signed an... Cargo Volume Growth Slows for China's Ports China's ports saw growth slow in the first half of the year as European import demand softened. The...

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JULY 27, 2012
OPDR to adjust its Europe/Spain-Morocco-Canary Island services Hamburg based Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) is to make adjustments to its northern Europe/Casablanca (Morocco - CASA) and northern Europe/Canary ... Tacoma exports on the up The Pacific Northwest Port of Tacoma has had a strong H1 in box imports - they soared by over 13% compared to the first six months of last year - but in contrast ... FMC's cargo diversion study released today The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) hotly anticipated report in to whether ports in Canada and Mexico are taking cargo away from US terminals is to ... New highway enhances Tampico-Manzanillo corridor Mexico's current five year (2007-12) national infrastructure programme which aims to improve transport connections between its main cities, including the ports, ... Nigeria's Jonathan replaces NPA officials Yesterday saw Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan, make sweeping changes across several of the nation's transport parastatals, including the Nigerian Ports Authority ... CN thrives on CP strike Second quarter results for Canadian National [CN] and Canadian Pacific [CP] railroads were impacted by a nine-day strike at the latter, which obviously favoured ... Sun not setting on solar panel war Chinese solar panel manufacturers have called upon the Beijing government to urgently open up a dialogue with EU officials over anti-dumping restrictions that could ... AfDB supports CFTA Donald Kaberuka, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has said that his organisation is committed to helping African nations improve their physical ... MSC Flaminia: awaiting UK clearance

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JULY 27, 2012
Repsol picks up AET twins TEN stretches charter Slightly better for Seacor A slip in revenue did not stand in the way of an improved second quarter profit at Seacor Holdings. Star and JFC friends again A settlement of a long running dispute between Star Reefers and Russian charterer JFC has given a boost to the finances of Oslo listed Siem Shipping Inc. Mercator net shrinks Singapore-listed bulker owner books a smaller profit for the first quarter. Diana hit again Diana Shipping looks to have found a fresh period deal for one of its panamax bulkers. Thinking positively We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Cosco in profit warning China Cosco Holdings has braced investors for a huge first half loss. Three in line to lead Sovcomflot's long-anticipated IPO moved a fraction closer today as Moscow revealed a string of top banks are being teed up to lead the float. Crisis hits All Leisure Fallout from the Costa Concordia crash and a weak European economy sent All Leisure Group to a deeper first half loss. Bleak market hits Star The chronic troubles of the reefer market led to only a marginal profit for Oslo listed Siem Shipping Inc better known for its trading name of Star Reefers. Clock ticking for Sanko Court gives bankrupt Japanese owner six months to crawl out of the financial quagmire. Precious profit falls Lower rates and spiralling costs have helped drag down second quarter profit at bulker owner Precious Shipping. Sinochart spreads threat A Chinese charterer facing a $178m claim from Norway's Gard insurance group for sending a capesize bulker to an allegedly unsafe port has won the right to bring a Japanese sub-charterer into the action. Bodies found The bodies of two of the four seafarers who have been missing since fire broke out on MISC's 38,000-dwt chemical tanker Bunga Alpinia (built 2010) yesterday were found this afternoon. Stolt in UK first Stolt-Nielsen has expanded its terminal business after buying its first facility in the UK. China slows down Further signs that China's economic growth is slowing down emerged this week as officials revealed that cargo volumes in the country's ports grew less during the first half of this year. Navios profit up Drybulk bulk shipper Navios Maritime Partners' has posted a net income of $33.6m for the first half of its 2012 financial year, a significant improvement over the $30.1m earned during the first half of 2011. Bunga blaze extinguished MISC Berhad officials say the fire on board the 38,000-dwt chemical tanker Bunga Alpinia (built 2010) is now out, but there is still no sign of four crew missing members.

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JULY 27, 2012
Carrier customer service catch-up Quality documentation: Job 1 Prince Rupert of the East? Logistics' helping hand Supply chain sustainability remains compelling Burning concern Moving 'BUF' Life jacket in uncertain seas Document drudgery Pump price for liner carriers ACAS flexibility for forwarders Aligning air cargo security DHL's China mega-hub ICAO carbon emission standard Boeing, Airbus cautioned on production pace TT Club targets shippers Franchised logistics Sustainability data from all sides Headed for the cloud Will the U.S. dollar continue to appreciate?

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JULY 27, 2012
Global bunker market trends lower in calm trading week Prices fell slightly across all grades throughout the week Bunkerworld data shows. Bunker prices end week uncertain Trading was heavy on the US Gulf, according to a local player. Royal Carribean reports Q2 loss Bunker pricing net of hedging for the second quarter was $699 pmt and consumption was 340,000 metric tonnes. Coast Guard responding to fuel spill off Oregon coast The Coast Guard has determined the fuel sheen to be rapidly dispersing and non-recoverable. Rotterdam unveils shore power systems for sea-going vessels Alternative Maritime Power systems enable vessels to switch off engines while docked and connect to shore side electricity to power services such as lighting, heating and food preparation. North American ECA will not affect Alaskan ferry operations "Finally a regulation comes along and you say 'That was easy,'" says marine operations deputy commissioner,"let's move on to the next problem." ECA countdown: 'Race continues' for LSFO Advise to 'bring your enquiries early' as 1.00% product supply remains restricted, though LSFO premiums are coming down in some markets. Shipowners making green shipping a reality Innovation is making more efficient ships a realistic proposition. IFO prices continue firming in Fujairah Suez stays out of product while prices pick up in Fujairah. Week closes on firm trend across European market Bunker prices stay on upward curve although players in Rotterdam hold differing views on direction. Deteriorating sulphur compliance bad omen for 2015 Data shows multiple breaches of EU sulphur regulation and upward creep in average MGO sulphur content ahead of 2015 ECA requirement. Debt-laden shipowner seeks liquidation to avoid bankrupty Second Italian shipowner teeters on brink as authorities seize ships. Trade fair tackles green shipping Hamburg's SMM to host dedicated conference on shipping and the environment. Week ends with bunker price rising at key Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Singapore non-payment row back in court Golden Star Marine seeking claims from bunker supplier for alleged non-payment of bunkers. Strait of Hormuz fears rise on military build-up Iranian anti-ship missiles pose threat to US warships. Japan to see lower bunker output in August Suspension of operations at JX Nippon's Mizushima refinery to impact supplies, local traders say. Italian shipowner orders 'eco' tankers The two double-hulled newbuildings belonged to a new generation of vessels with lower fuel consumption, says d'Amico. Chemical tanker catches fire at Petronas facility MISC vessel reportedly carrying some 1,000 mt of fuel at the time of the incident. Lukoil expands Russian bunkering operations With the arrival of 6,988 dwt newbuild bunker tanker Nimbus SPb. MSC to impose new low sulphur surcharge Surcharge on shipments to US ports expected to cover costs related to compliance with North American ECA regulations.

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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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