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BRIEFS

July 31, 2012

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Maersk: Key performance indicators saved firm US$90 million over 3 years Samudera Shipping second quarter profit soars 300pc to US$7.5 million Brazilian health inspector strike keeps ships at anchor awaiting berths Nigeria fires national port chief, names three new executive directors GAC warns approaching ships of Angola's sudden ballast water decree Japan export growth continues, but imports fall for first time in 6 months Chongqing to build European trade cargo distribution centre in 2012 APM T re-bids to allay talk of favouritism for Virginia Ports CT job Panda Group awarded the TAPA freight security requirements certification 4 conro ships to replace older, smaller vessels serving low-tech ports BIFA: 100pc scanning of US-bound boxes will cause logistical gridlock FedEx to drop small gas guzzlers for fewer but larger, less costly planes Air freight hits 3-year low, passenger demand adds needless capacity Logwin moves to sort out confusion over EU air cargo security rules

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JULY 30, 2012
East African piracy slows, but West African pirates taking up slack: IMB MOL commences CMS (China-Middle East) service calling Mundra 'For India, Antwerp port is the fastest route to Europe' Govt expects rain deficit to take a toll on kharif crops Govt may impose ban on some agri futures: Thomas INR surrenders early gains on fresh dollar demand PMO announces roadmap for executing key infra projects PSBs directed to provide services for shipments via Iran

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JULY 30, 2012
Quebec orders dual fuel ferry at Fincantieri Maine ferries get $2.4 million in grants Eagle Ocean reports a flying start Shell launches new cylinder oil COSCO, Rongsheng Heavy issue profit warnings Propeller driven catamaran promises fuel savings

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JULY 30, 2012
Carrix taps Knud Stubkjær as new chief executive officer Matson creates foundation to oversee corporate giving Mitsui honored for assisting victims of earthquake, tsunami CIT Group places orders for 3,000 new tank railcars Evergreen warns customers of bogus company in China

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JULY 30, 2012
Eastern Mediterranean clinches boxship order with Wenchong Thanassis Martinos-led company continues march into containers with more feeders Shipping faces a long, cold winter Forget the chatter about cash-rich Greeks' heavyweight investments. Indicators seem to be signalling a much longer recession Ecdis training is becoming a costly headache Shipmanagers face huge costs and disruption as deadline looms Ship Finance and Knightsbridge lodge claim against Jianlong Group Zhang failed to meet guarantee on time-charter performance, case claims Chartering slows for VLGCs as players wait for new gas prices Market able to absorb slowdown due to previous high levels of activity NYK launches largest vessel to use air lubrication system Japanese development points to increased faith in fuel-saving friction-reduction system NewLead lines up new shares-for-debt swap Lemissoler Maritime poised to take 36% of Nasdaq-listed owner as marathon restructuring efforts nears end Iran sanctions hit cargo availability at Sidi Kerir Exclusive: First half of 2012 sees fall in Iranian crude transiting the Suez-Mediterranean pipeline Varying jail terms for pirates raise questions about fairness Sentences range from four to 60 years depending on where the trial is held New pipeline will boost product tankers trading out of US Gulf TransCanada says construction will start within weeks Polaris orders capesize Vessel chartered out on 15-year contract Guangzhou sees double-digit growth in cargo throughput and box volumes Port outgrows other giants in South China Aframax sale indicates 15% drop in tonnage value Tanker Pacific buys nine-year-old ship for just $15m Flaminia waits to enter UK waters Authorities will decide in next few days whether to allow damaged boxship into secure area ICS seeks staggered approach to ballast water retrofitting Shipowners fear installation bottleneck if IMO schedule stands Odfjell Rotterdam terminal still closed after forced shutdown Criticised environment ministry forced closure as it raises safety standards in Netherlands CO2 curbs will not damage shipping, argues Brookings Institution Study suggests that the industry faces only limited additional costs Temple Lang urges Brussels to make a special case for shipping Sector-specific guidelines should be kept, says former head of EU competition directorate Höegh's vintage LNG carrier starts trading from Australia Older ships pull in additional earnings as owners await newbuildings Scandlines sells two freight routes to Swedish Orient Lines SOL will also take over three ferries as Scandlines focuses on passenger-based routes Mercator Lines sees net profit down 91% in April-June Singapore-listed bulker unit holds pessimistic market outlook NITC defies EU sanctions by deploying more tankers in the Mediterranean VLCC heads to Turkey amid speculation that SuMed is running down Iran oil storage Rongsheng issues profit warning as chairman's firm probed for insider trading Updated: China's largest private yard suffers double blow as stock price falls to all-time low Scorpio loses $20m on sale of MR tanker pair Ships sold little more than a year after purchase Iranian sanctions are breaking European stranglehold on insurance, says IRISL There will be no difference between the quality of Iranian and Western cover Special case Shipping requires clearer guidelines from the EU Moore Stephens warns on SEC disclosure requirements Regulators may require owners to declare when market value falls below carrying value Rongsheng's trials The privately owned yard takes a beating Jinzhou Port reports 49% drop in first-half net profit Reliance on coal exposes the port to volatile markets

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JULY 30, 2012
Stubkjaer takes Carrix helm CARRIX, the parent of global port developer SSA Marine, today announced the appointment of Knud Stubkjaer as its new chief executive officer, replacing Jon Hemingway High court OKs ex-Exxon Valdez's breaking ORIENTAL Nicety, once the infamous Exxon Valdez, finally received clearance for demolition today from India's Supreme Court, Fairplay was told Yard resales dominate YARD RESALES are dominating bulker resales amid the quiet S&P market in the summer ICS urges staggered installations of ballast systems BALLAST water treatment system installations on existing ships should be staggered to avoid chaos when the 2004 Convention is finally ratified, the ICS has advised the IMO Contraband seized in port box in Guatemala GUATEMALAN authorities have seized 18.8 tonnes of precursors used in the production of synthetic drugs, which was smuggled from China in containers, IHS Global Insight reported today Iran raises P&I ante NIOC SAID it is prepared to provide insurance coverage for Iranian and foreign tankers transporting Iranian crude amid sanctions against Tehran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Accountant cites SEC pressure MOORE Stephens warned today that the SEC will increasingly pressure US-listed shipping companies to disclose the market value of their fleets LNG spot rates drift lower SPOT RATES for LNG carriers are still edging lower, shipping analyst and broker sources said Strikers stymie Colombian coal TWO STRIKES are curtailing Colombia's coal exports, with no short-term solutions in sight NewLead swaps more debt for equity NASDAQ-listed NewLead Holdings today announced an agreement that would cut its debt load by another $81.M in return for shares SOL builds Baltic presence SWEDISH Orient Line said today it is stepping up its liner business by acquiring a Germany/Finland ro-ro route and ships from Danish-German operator Scandlines Sasebo whacked in 1Q JAPANESE builder Sasebo HI said today it posted ¥416M ($5.3M) in losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, reversing ¥1.85Bn in profits in the same period last year Profits for Singapore Mercator unit plunge by 90% MERCATOR Lines (Singapore), a unit of India's Mercator Ltd, has reported a 90% fall in first-quarter profits to $0.4M Iran accuses neighbouring nations on piracy THE IRANIAN navy's anti-piracy commander has reportedly accused rival Gulf nations of supporting pirates Methanol prices holding despite explosion THE OUTAGE at the Petronas methanol silo in Labuan, Malaysia, is so far failing to affect demand and supply, IHS CMAI reported

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JULY 30, 2012
Profit Leaps 250 Percent at Trucking Firm Saia Heavier freight, higher rates and a redesigned network helped regional carrier Saia send profit skyrocketing in the second quarter, despite... Diesel Prices Rise for Fourth Straight Week Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the fourth straight week, climbing 1.3 cents in the week ending July 30... Customs Update: How to Avoid Agents of Misfortune One of the hallmarks of an importer's relationship with Customs and Border Protection is reasonable care. In its simplest terms,... IANA Finds Fault With CSA Methodology Intermodal operators want federal regulators to do a better job identifying who is responsible for safety violations - motor carriers... Former Maersk Chief to Lead Carrix Knud Stubkjaer, a former senior executive with Maersk Line and German shipowner E.R. Schiffahrt, has been named CEO of Carrix,... Japan to Extend Punitive Tariffs Against US Japan has decided to extend, for another year, punitive tariffs on tapered roller bearings imported from the U.S. in retaliation... Cargolux CEO Steps Down for Government Job Frank Reimen, Cargolux Airlines International president and CEO, has stepped down following his appointment to a Luxembourg government post, the... Air France-KLM Cargo Loss Widens Air France-KLM's cargo unit posted an operating loss of 62 million euros ($76.3 million) in the second quarter compared with... Shipowners Ask IMO to Tweak Ballast Water Rules The International Chamber of Shipping asked the International Maritime Organization to revise ballast water regulations that would require retrofitting of... TNT Express Boosts Earnings on Cost Cuts TNT Express, the Dutch package delivery company being acquired by UPS, boosted second quarter operating profit by 67 percent to... Damaged MSC Flaminia Inspected at Sea The damaged container ship MSC Flaminia and its accompanying tugs were halted about 100 nautical miles off the British coast... Asian Airlines' International Cargo Down Year-Over-Year International air freight carried by Asian airlines increased in June compared to a month earlier, according to the Association of... Clock Ticks on ILA Talks They're not there yet, but the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance are reporting progress on a new... Commentary: Gridlock on the Beltway Q: I own a small motor carrier, and we're doing very well, thanks. But we're doing well because we quit... Duane Reade Puts More Electric Trucks on NYC Streets Drug store chain Duane Reade lists the eco-friendly products it sells, from face wipes to glass cleaner to bamboo cutting... YRC Sees Progress On Long Road Back A year ago, plenty of people were willing to bet James Welch wouldn't be where he is today: in the... The New Dust Bowl Threatens Exports in US With freight rates in the westbound trans-Pacific already under pressure, the great drought of 2012 comes at the worst possible... Jacksonville Builds Its Case As Southeast Hub It's taken three years, but the opening of MOL's TraPac international container terminal is turning the Port of Jacksonville into... Dredging Projects Fast-Tracked in the East From his office window in the New York Container Terminal, Jim Devine can see the rigs blasting rock at the... IRTA Names Paul Kramer Executive of the Year The International Refrigerated Transportation Association named Paul Kramer, director of logistics at Sheboygan, Wis.-based Johnsonville Sausage, as the recipient of... Lineage Logistics Expands Warehousing Bay Grove Capital is showing no signs of slowing its investment in the cold storage industry, purchasing Castle & Cooke... Railex Adds Wine Storage, Logistics Refrigerated rail operator Railex will spend up to $20 million to build a 500,000-square-foot bonded wine storage and distribution center... Groups Criticize Obama Over Food Safety Delays Food importers won a reprieve from setting up verification programs for foreign suppliers, a delay that has angered consumer and... Jurisdiction Battle Unplugs Portland How many longshoremen does it take to plug in a refrigerator? As a takeoff on an old lightbulb joke,... Cloud Computing, Reusable Tags Lower RFID Costs RFID and the promise of real-time monitoring of perishable cargoes have existed for more than a decade. But although an... Agriculture Shippers Finding Room to Go Despite grim forecasts earlier in the year, food shippers haven't faced equipment or space shortages in any mode. ... US Beef Producers' Mixed Grill The U.S. cattle herd, reflecting six straight years of Americans' declining beef consumption, hasn't been this small since 1952, three... Cold Train Expands Intermodal Fleet and Service The fledgling refrigerated domestic intermodal sector is growing this summer as industry pioneer Rail Logistics Cold Train adds 200 53-foot... Short Line Investor Reacts to High Altitude Demand Colorado's San Luis Valley is a favorite destination among railroad fans. With an average altitude of 7,664 feet above sea... On the Hill: Maritime Support Missed in Translation The maritime industry is no longer the oft-ignored stepchild in Washington, but increased pats on the head from Congress and... Commentary: Soup to Nuts in the PNW If you think getting the toothpaste back in the tube is a problem, imagine trying to untangle and sort out... Labor Issues Heating Up in the West, Too While the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance churn the wake on the East and Gulf coasts, all... Daggett Expands ILA'S Tent International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett announced plans for the union's affiliation with a global dockworkers' organization that previous ILA...

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JULY 30, 2012
CAI to acquire Dritte Fund's box assets San Francisco-headquartered CAI International is to acquire the container assets owned by Dritte Schroeder Container Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. ... Santos Brasil steams ahead in Q2 12 The container terminal operating and freight logistics company Santos Brasil (SB) has posted a very strong result for Q2 12, with revenue, operating income and ... Euro: 'no time to lose' That is the view of Eurogroup head, Jean-Claude Juncker who gave several press interviews at the weekend after days of turmoil on the markets spooked by heightened ... HHLA lowers its earnings outlook again HHLA, which is the largest terminal operating company in the port of Hamburg, has adjusted its earnings outlook for 2012 lower for the second time this year. The ... China COSCO issues profit warning China COSCO - the company which owns Shanghai headquartered COSCON - has issued a profit warning and said that the group is expected to see its net profit for the ... London Olympics: GE sponsorship pays dividends The undeclared cost of being a main sponsor for the 2012 London Olympics seems to have paid off for US conglomerate General Electric [GE] who today advised that ... FMC study: amend 'competitive disadvantage' of US HMT The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) report into whether ports in Canada and Mexico are taking cargo away from US terminals is firm in its conclusion: 'The Commission ... Etihad Rail moves ahead with stage two of its development programme Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail, which is developing the UAE's national rail network, has offered its first tender invitations to pre-qualified companies interested ... MSC Flaminia: salvors assess stability

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JULY 30, 2012
Evercore cuts VLCCF Carrix crowns new chief Beijing LNG drive 'inevitable' STQ pens ferry at Fincantieri NewLead strikes debt deal Hong Xiang charter default The expanding Hong Xiang Shipping group has hit choppy waters and defaulted on charter deals with at least two John Fredriksen linked companies. Chu Kong in Macau run Chu Kong Shipping has agreed to manage a high speed ferry service between Hong Kong and Macau. Courage sends scare Courage Marine is the latest shipowner to brace investors for bleak earnings news. Vantage still red Vantage Drilling has managed to curb its losses in the second quarter but still ended the period in the red. Sentenced to scrapping Environmental campaigners have suffered a defeat in a legal battle over moves to scrap a ship at the centre of one of the best known oil spills in India. Atlantska falls Atlantska Plovidba has reported a huge slump in first half earnings as rates dived. Grounding not a screw up Owners of all ships built by the Tsuneishi Zhoushan shipyard in China have been warned to check a vital link in steering equipment following a mechanical failure that led to the grounding of a five month old vessel. Rongsheng hits bottom China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has seen its share price hit by a double dose of bad news. Mingde in LNG tie-up Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries has teamed-up with Cambridge Energy Group in a bid to break into the LNG shipbuilding sector. Rongsheng warns investors China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has warned shareholders that it expects to report a weak performance for the first half of 2012.

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JULY 30, 2012
CBP's trade symposium set for late September CBP will hold its annual Trade Symposium for an East Coast audience Sept. 27-28 in Washington. More details to follow on the agency's Website. Canadian chamber backs FMC port study findings "This is a great victory for Canadian ports and carriers. The study's findings debunk claims of unfair practices by Canada," said Perrin Beatty, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. U.S. supports Brazil's Bahia airport upgrade U.S. sets duties for Chinese turbine tower imports FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications NIT League applauds captive shipper decisions Commentary: Daily-deal sites' logistics potential Carriers struggling to enforce Asia-SA rate hikes "In total the carriers have announced increases adding up to more than $4,000/TEU. This illustrates that despite the actually achieved increase, it has not been straightforward to obtain," SeaIntel said. Profit struggle continues. Infosys improves IT infrastructure reliability COSCO warns of steep losses The Chinese carrier indicated poor freight rates in the bulk market, as well as high fuel prices, are to blame. It lost more than $1 billion on its liner operations, and more than $1.6 billion at the group level, in 2011. Busan port names new president Echo purchases another truckload broker Davis heads UPS Store Shipco opens Xiamen office Southwest picks Milwaukee partner

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JULY 30, 2012
SK Energy opens Rotterdam office Aims to become a physical supplier in Dutch hub 'in the very near future'. Mauritius has 'tremendous growth opportunity' for bunkering Inchcape Shipping Services expands its operations in East Africa. Mixed price movements in Fujairah Sharp falls in Suez. Week started with prices firming in Rotterdam Bunker prices edge up across Europe with Hamburg the odd man out. Guidelines for ships in breach of ECA sulphur limits US Coast Guard outlines procedures for ships unable to source ECA compliant fuel. Oil major launches 'smarter' lube oil New product claims to improve engine wear by a fifth. NYK takes delivery of air-lubricated coal carrier The Soyo is NYK's third vessel to be fitted with an air-lubrication system. Bunker prices largely up at Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuel mostly fine in major Asian ports. Buckeye completes Chevron terminal acquisition Terminal increases Buckeye's total liquid petroleum storage capacity by about 6%. Engine maker completes trials on 'largest' two-stroke unit The new S90ME-C9.2 engine marks a 'generational change' in box shipping, says MAN Diesel. China Cosco issues profit warning Losses to increase on back of low freight rates and high operating costs, including bunkers. Singapore-listed shipowner in profits' slide Voyage expenses increased partly due to higher bunker cost for short term contracts. Minor slick from Petronas tanker fire Slick 'being contained' by anti-pollution containment booms, says MISC. Brightoil has 'aggressive working capital need' Repayment of convertible notes would put 'undue stress' on Brightoil's cashflow position, says financial adviser TC Capital Asia.

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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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