BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 31, 2012

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China raises railway freight rate to relieve high fuel and labour costs Beijing blasts solar tariffs, says US unfair help violates trade law Northeast China opens a new cargo railway for Panjin port Canada tables back-to-work bill ending CP strike, CN signs contract Cosco's Piraeus port back in black with US$231,250 quarterly profit Boxship orders at 9-year low, but yard rates spark owner interest Zim opts for Orange Business Services' MPLS network Hactl backs EIA study for the third runway at HKIA Dragonair hails important move by AAHK in development of third runway Dragonair launches Hong Kong to Taichung twice-daily flights

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MAY 30, 2012
APL, PIL to launch joint service between Far East & Red Sea Bharati Shipyard Q4 results in the red CARGOTEC to introduce unique automation capabilities at TOC Europe 2012 Drewry survey highlights container shipping underperformance ICS discusses range of issues at Australia AGM It's bargain time in a slowing market, says industry head NYK, "K" Line's ultra-deepwater advanced drillship operational Ship scrapping on a high, but new tonnage keeps coming in South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2012 on July 13 in Chennai UASC christens 13,500-TEU vessel at Hamburg port Virtual multinational network members meet in the flesh APM Terminals Q1 net up 66 pc S. R. Kulkarni reappointed to MbPT Board for 55th straight year Rlys streamlines revenue sharing clause in PFT policy Coir exports surpass INR1,000-cr. mark in 2011-12 Depreciating INR will not hit India's rating: Moody's Vegetable oil import bill likely to rise 20 pc Europe's debt fears push Asian currencies down for 4th week

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MAY 30, 2012
CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge The French carrier CMA CGM Group has decided to implement a USD 350/teu peak season surcharge (PSS) in the trade from Asia to Europe (westbound) as per 1 June 2012. (it) Eurotunnel adds additional capacity for Olympic Games in London Eurotunnel is bringing an additional half shuttle (rake) into service to transport cars between Calais and Folkestone for the forthcoming Olympic Games in London. An additional imp... First DAF CF85 assembled in Morocco The first locally assembled DAF CF85 recently rolled off the production line at CFAO Motors Maroc. This marks the start of the local assembly of DAF trucks by CFAO, which has alrea... Istanbul's largest customs office to move The Halkali customs office on the European side of Istanbul is being moved to Catalca, 70 km away from Istanbul on the side towards Bulgaria and Greece. The Union of Chambers and C... New report shows advantages of rail when calculating external costs A new study has been undertaken by consultants CE Delft, INFRAS and ISI for the International Union of Railways (UIC). The study, which analysed the external costs of transport, ha... Panama Canal's proposed toll increases not acceptable by International Chamber of Shipping The board of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has approved a toll increase of 15% in two years, on seven types of large ships, and from 60% to 113% for small vessels passing throug... Rudolf Logistik group reshuffles management Rudolf Logistik Group, a Baunatal (Germany)-based medium-sized enterprise that provides contract logistics services for automobile producers, has reshuffled its management team and... Hacis goes for ITFS to speed its road feeder services Hacis (Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited - the road feeder and added-value services arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited) is equipping all of its air cargo road... Schiphol welcomes back Thai Cargo Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has welcomed the inaugural flight of Thai Cargo's new weekly B747 freighter services. The aircraft - delivered in early May - was escorted to the ramp by... Cooperation between Singapore and Tokyo Narita airports Singapore's Changi Airport Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) to intensify collaboration between the two maj... Redhead International opens new depot in Bristol The UK logistics company Redhead International has opened a new depot in Bristol, in southwest England. The company sees the region as a burgeoning market for its tailored services... Norbert Dentressangle puts the spark into Vauxhall Vauxhall Motors Ltd has signed a three-year contract extension with the French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle for the overnight distribution of auto... DB Schenker Logistics expands in Singapore The German service provider DB Schenker is setting up its first global solution competence centre outside of Europe. Approximately EUR 3 million will be invested in technology and ... Monika Ribar nominated for Swiss board of directors The Swiss Air Transport Foundation has proposed that Monika Ribar, CEO of the Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina World Transport, be appointed to the board ...

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MAY 30, 2012
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari to cooperate in... Troms Offshore Supply takes delivery of newbuild PSV AMPOL to store and maintain NRC emergency response equipment Lloyd's Register approves DSME ACTIB LNG containment system ClassNK passes 200 million gt mark Bollinger wins two SCA safety awards Miami-based surveyor lied to Coast Guard, faces prison Underwater stern tube seal repair avoids drydocking Dutch invention prevents towline failure on tugboats

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MAY 30, 2012
Canadian Pacific reports on resumption of rail service APL Logistics takes home pair of awards from Kellogs NYK develops guidelines for vessel response to tsunamis Thomas Cropper named president of California Maritime Academy Moffatt & Nichol taps Steinke as new Ports Practice leader

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MAY 30, 2012
US Gulf discharge delays cause VLCCs to be booked with storage options Vela continues chartering vessels for Middle East to US voyages Posidonia prepares to party despite a sober backdrop Industry gathers as Greek shipping faces problems at home and abroad Eurozone braced for Greek exit But departure may not be bad for shipping A plea for common sense Reality evaluation may sound complex but it does what it says on the tin Greek exit fears mean problems for Paragon Broker Newedge will no longer touch Greek securities Have falling bunker prices halted further slow steaming? RS Platou reports faster VLCC and boxship sailing speeds in May The future is blue European Maritime Day discussed how best to grasp the economic opportunities presented by the world's oceans Charter rates rise for post-panamax boxships Zim takes 8,400 teu vessel for 12 months at $40,000 a day Arctic climate change offers opportunities for shipping Shipping could replace land-based transport Scandlines sells five freight routes to Stena Weeks of speculation and rumour end with ferry operator confirming focus on passengers Twin pressures of weak freight rates and high oil prices keep Zim in the red Israeli line reports first quarter net loss of $163m STX Pan Ocean navigates toward a better second quarter News that South Korea policy bank could be planning to buy assets from parent buoys major dry bulk operator Golar LNG capitalises on rising spot market Fredriksen company holds about one third of all unchartered vessels in global orderbook Shipowners must hold crewing agents accountable Nearly two-thirds of maritime incidents due to human error, says Skuld Miami ship inspector convicted for false statements Investigation into corrupt inspections fingers Bolivia flag Antwerp invests $31m in India strategic alliance Expanding Essar Ports woos European major Anglo-Eastern and Teekay form strategic partnership Joint shipmanagement unit will oversee 50 of Teekay's crude and products tankers Maersk boss confirms focus on four core activities Nils Andersen says investment will be directed towards offshore and terminals Daggett signals possible US east coast industrial action ILA boss tells members that employers will not back down over automation Tanker companies' bad vibes The tanker market is several years away from any recovery in all sectors Opening the door China's transport ministry edges toward lifting the valemax ban East coast unrest Shipowners and their customers may be well advised to be prepared, should the worst happen and US east coast ports are hit by labour unrest Back to basics P&I clubs pledge their support for a Posidonia that is all about business Tan leaves CSSC in government-led reshuffle Tough times ahead for Chinese shipbuilding giant, warns Hu G6 Asia-Black Sea Express makes debut eastbound call at Suez MOL Performance arrives ahead of schedule SinOceanic posts $2.8m first-quarter loss China's HNA Group will continue support Offshore arm weakens DryShips' first quarter Economou expects five drilling units open next year to deliver winning hand China's orderbook shrinks again Report shows demand falling despite boom in offshore sector SCI's higher costs deliver annual loss Losses in liner business weigh on results Golden Ocean reports $13m first-quarter profit Company faces impairment if Sanko charterparty deal collapses

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MAY 30, 2012
Syrian upheaval puts squeeze on box sector SEARCHES for smuggled arms, rapid insurance price rises and other factors were reported today to be squeezing the box trade to Syria Beware 'atomic-device option' by banks LENDERS might seize tankers continuing to transport Iranian crude when the full EU embargo takes effect a month from now, a Norton Rose lawyer has reportedly warned Stena Weco palms JV deal STENA Weco, the palm oil tanker venture of Stena Bulk and Weco, said it plans a joint venture with Golden Agri-Resources, the world's second-largest palm oil producer Seadrill cuts stake to pay for expansion SEADRILL said today it has sold 300M shares in SapuraKencana Petroleum, the Malaysian oil company, for about $200M Stena buys Scandlines routes GERMAN-Danish ferry operator Scandlines today announced the sale of five freight-heavy ro/pax routes to Sweden's Stena Line Zim's losses widen LOSSES at box liner Zim reportedly widened to $163M in this year's first quarter, from $111M in the first three months of 2011 Boluda to close last yard SPAIN'S Boluda has reportedly decided to close its last remaining shipyard, Union Naval Valencia, because of dwindling newbuilding orders Russia mulls Arctic transit ship charges FOREIGN and domestic-flag vessels would need to pay Russia's government for access to Arctic routes under a legislative proposal Drybulk congestion rises WAITING times are again rising at Australian and Brazilian drybulk ports BDI falls lowest since early April THE BDI fell another 26 points to 986 today, hitting its lowest level since early April Alpha coal scheme approved by Queensland INDIA'S GVK Power & Infrastructure has reportedly won environmental approval from Queensland's government for its A$10Bn ($9.9Bn) Alpha coal scheme P+S Werften bailout in limbo BOSSES at Germany's shipyard group P+S Werften are today digesting a delay in their appeal to win at least €10M ($12 Frontline 2012 shares hailed PARETO Securities in Oslo has initiated its coverage of Frontline 2012 with an enthusiastic 'buy' rating Golar LNG remains bullish GOLAR LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, said today it remains "fundamentally optimistic" about the sector despite a slight drop in 1Q12 net profits DryShips deficit mounts GEORGE Economou-led DryShips has reported larger quarterly losses than expected and a sharp rise in its working capital deficit

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MAY 30, 2012
NAFTA Trade Hits Record $85.7 Billion in March The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico hit a monthly record in March, topping... Higher Volume Drives Up Landstar Revenue Landstar System says truckload freight volumes are increasing and revenue rising about 10 percent in the second quarter despite a... ILWU Clerical Workers Resume Contract Talks Contract negotiations resumed Tuesday between office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California. It was the first face-to-face meeting... Roadrunner Expands LTL Trucking in Northeast Roadrunner Transportation Systems, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, is expanding in the Northeast by opening two terminals. ... International Air Cargo Fell 4.5 Percent in April Global air cargo traffic fell 4.5 percent in April from a year ago, but the market appears to be bottoming... Canada's Senate to Vote on Legislation to End CP Strike Canadian Pacific Railway shippers came a step closer to getting their raw materials and goods moving again after Canada's House... Stable Spot Rates Set Stage for Peak Trans-Pacific Surcharges Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates held steady this week for the sixth week in a row, as carriers resisted any rate-cutting... Antwerp Buys Stake in India's Essar Ports The Port of Antwerp is acquiring a 4 percent stake in India's Essar Ports in a $44 million investment aimed... Zim Loss Widens on Falling Rates, Rising Oil Prices Israeli ocean carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services said its first quarter net loss widened to $163 million from $111 million...

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MAY 30, 2012
Lomar orders 1,000TEU-class ships UK-managed Lomar Shipping, which is an operating division of the Greek-controlled Libra Group, sees considerable business opportunities in the smaller containership ... Crowley expands its Puerto Rico distribution capacity Crowley Maritime Corp is significantly expanding its warehousing/distribution capacity in Puerto Rico, justifying its decision on the back of growth in the local ... SCCT to benefit from G6 service Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will see a bounce in its box throughput from the new G6 Asia Black Sea (ABX) service that started calling at the ... APM T wins CSCL business on US Gulf Coast Shanghai-headquartered CSCL is joining CMA CGM's Pacific Express 3 Service as a slot charterer and will therefore utilise APM Terminals' [APM T] container ports ... GT Nexus launches new 'Cloud' tools Oakland, California-based GT Nexus has launched a new module as part of its Cloud platform that takes the 'facebook/linked-in' approach and allows all members involved ... Zim Line still in financial trouble As with most other ocean carriers, Zim Line continued to haemorrhage money in Q1 12, even losing more than in the previous quarter. On the bottom line, USD163 million ... Maersk gives up its own ships on trans-Tasman trade Maersk Line is to withdraw its own tonnage from the trade between Australia and New Zealand and will from July buy slots from MSC and ANL. Currently the Denmark-based ... QUBE boosts its Fremantle operations Sydney-based QUBE Logistics, which offers container depot and freight transport services across Australia, is installing new software at its facilities serving ... Eimskip: volumes and costs up in Q1 Icelandic shipping and transport group, Eimskip, has posted EBITDA for the first three months of EUR6.8 [USD8.5] million, versus EUR12.9 [USD16.1] million in the ... Spain's retail sales tank Beleaguered Spain, which infamously holds the top rank for unemployment levels in the eurozone - at 25%, with a staggering 53% of under-25s without ... LR, Totempower and Zodiac to investigate wind power The ongoing need for shipowners/operators to cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions is stimulating considerable debate in the industry while furthering research ...

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MAY 30, 2012
Golden scores extension Golden Ocean clinches charter extension for seasonally employed panamax after taking a razor to daily rate. GOGL plots 'spring cleaning' Cancellations may be on the cards for bulker owner as it prepares to overhaul newbuilding contracts, analyst says. Dry twins read last rights China Shipping readies tombstones after sending another handysize pair to domestic scrap yard for dismantling. Wells Fargo spots a bargain Equity analyst urges investors to keep an eye on DryShips as first-quarter red ink prompts Times Square cold snap. Frontline in free-fall Shares of John Fredriksen-backed tanker giant suffer double-digit drop as Oslo-quoted spinoff takes centre stage. Grindrod expects profit hike South African owner says coal terminal sale will boost earnings this year. Nexus needs bondholders Norwegian company trying to extend loan agreement with investors as it seeks work for FPSO newbuilding. Maersk sticks to plan A Death of legendary owner Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller does not mean a change of strategy at Danish powerhouse, CEO says. Canada's lone offender Bremer Lloyd multipurpose the only vessel detained in Canada last month, with machinery problems. Seadrill in selldown John Fredriksen-led firm cashes in $200m worth of shares to set the scene for further investments in Varia Perdana. Samudera sells a pair Singapore-quoted owner cashes in a couple of bulkers at a shade over book value. Golar buy-back a hit Shipowner's move to pick up one-tenth of its own stock wins applause from the market. Shin Yang slows Malaysian owner and shipbuilder's profit drops in first three quarters despite stronger revenue. SinOceanic squeezed in Q1 Interest repayments cost Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner dearly. SSS to withdraw charges Sri Lankan charterer says case against stranded crew who sold scrap metal to raise money will be dismissed. Antwerp takes Essar stake Belgian terminal pumps in $31m as part of alliance with expanding Indian group.

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MAY 30, 2012
Peak season or not, planning makes sense Home shopping boosts logistics opportunities A survey it conducted of 1,000 adults about online, catalog, and television shopping found 75 percent of consumers have shopped at home in the last year, and nearly one-third of those make online purchases at least once a month. Sedex: Collaboration, ethics grow a supply chain Rail strike bill clears Canada's House A government-appointed arbitrator will work with the railroad and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents 4,800 striking employees to negotiate a new contract. Zim losses widen in 1Q The Israeli liner carrier saw its first quarter losses widen from the same period in 2011, suffering a net loss of $163 million and more than the $151 million lost in the first three months of 2011. Antwerp collaborates to support Indian trade The Port of Antwerp International will assist Essar with training, port planning, traffic flow, quality and productivity enhancements and is taking a 4 percent share of Essar with an investment of 175 million rupees ($3.1 million). DOT shuts down Demco NYK's TP volumes rise in April ILA president restates automation concern Ieri 30 maggio 2012, 8.37.17 Trade Facilitators adds executive search service Air Force eyes public sector supply chain bids Troy expands in Savannah Swissport names VPs Ex-Im Bank continues support for aviation sector

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MAY 30, 2012
Mumbai to set up oil spill response centre Port Trust invites bids to set up oil spill facilities and will announce awarding of contract in July. Business and legislators remain divided on sulphur rules 'We regret EU has not taken the views of the European business and industry into account,' say freight forwarders. European bunker markets see further losses Low sulphur product tight in Hamburg. Prices still falling in Middle East and African ports 'Lacklustre demand' in Suez. Bunker prices offer hope for container line Falling fuel prices should have 'a positive effect' on Zim's 2012 results. LNG cheaper than scrubbers, says study Payback on investment likely be shorter, says joint study by GL and MAN. Bunker prices fall in Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. UK bunkering firm receives $9.3 million bunker tanker Lerrix can carry 500 mt of IFO material and 600 mt of MGO. High bunker prices support vessel scrapping Owners of older tonnage will hesitate to take vessels through 'special surveys' if bunker prices remain high, says Golden Ocean. Infrastructure needed for Asian LNG bunkering operations The availability of 'good proven technology' will be a determining factor in introducing LNG bunkering to Asia, says CEO. LNG tank technology gets Lloyd's Register approval LNG system 'will be of particular interest' for wider use including as LNG-as-fuel tanks. Offshore marine services firm starts fuel reduction campaign Bourbon aims to reduce fuel consumption of its fleet by around 15-30%. Piracy threatens to impact bunkering ops off Fujairah Vessels drifting off Fujairah are 'potential sitting ducks' for pirate attacks, says a maritime security specialist.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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