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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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October 2, 2013

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ICS says eco rules should undergo cost benefit analysis before adoption HK August exports off 1.3pc, but increase 3.5pc in first eight months China's logistics financial value grows 9.5pc in first eight months Classification societies want cost benefit data on UN's eco rules Moscow's okay needed before GPI takeover of National Container Company APM Terminals to buy two super-postpanamax cranes for Gothenburg China plans five capacity-enhancing river construction projects Kunming Railway Bureau Qujing depot freight volume increases 10.9pc Hebei Jingtang port eight-month volume soars 92.7pc to 352,547 TEU Shipping confidence holds, but doubts over excess supply Feeders from Felixstowe, Rotterdam to Spain's north coast in October P3 scheme raises concerns over fate of smaller ships displacement US cargo theft from containers and trailers increases: FreightWatch Air cargo proves unreliable against sea freight for pharma: K+N man Logistics boom as richer poor nations join pill-popping west: UPS study IATA advises ICAO to devise carbon tax that will avoid a trade war

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Pall-Ex Polska fuels group expansion in Europe Change at the head of APM Terminals Apapa TIACA calls on US TSA to lift cargo screening burden BNSF plans to improve rail capacity in New Mexico Alphaliner: Deeper capacity cuts on FE-Europe route needed 1000th GLS ParcelShop in Denmark India produces first ever 5500 HP locomotive Garuda Indonesia takes delivery of A330-300 fleet Focus on cash control impacts ship operating costs Allison Transmission expands Boom in warehouses in China continues From Transocean to Arosa Cemat-Hafenforum - Intelligente Abläufe nötig Afghan carrier to add two new routes this month

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
Government shut down closes Kings Point JMS to design research vessel for VIMS Model tests for super-low resistance bulker hull form MHI Shimonoseki Shipyard to build research vessel Clearwater back at Keppel FELS for KFELS B duo American Salvage Association elects officers NRC and Resolve expand 1Call response coverage USCG publishes non-tank vessel final rule Ocean Ships gets $32.3 million mod to MSC contract

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Port of Portland to begin handling Ford vehicle exports to China Corps seeking public comment on plan to accept state funding Crowley names management for new Alaska business group Shutdown of Federal government closes Federal Maritime Commission Mitsui works deal with Kansai to build two new LNG carriers

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
Maersk focuses on profitable north-south and intra-regional trades Danish line sets out its strategy as it sees the end of the downturn in sight Maersk Line profit margin targets lowered Parent company aims at 8.5% return on invested capital in short term Owners of panamax boxships face threat of Triple-E cascade effect Maersk returns chartered tonnage in drive to cut costs and boost efficiency German owners build cross-party ties VDR stresses its good relationships with all prospective coalition partners Rising secondhand prices could boost collateral value But the process needs to go further to have a real impact, argues Nomura Odfjell orders four gas carriers $180m deal supports chemical tanker operator's repositioning drive Western Bulk picks up Japanese pair Norwegian operator signs lease for ultramax newbuildings with purchase options Western Bulk signals IPO by year-end Oslo-based operator cites positive market conditions and abundant investment potential DNV GL builds up maritime competence in Hamburg Merged class society invests in research and development for maritime advisory services London Gateway battles to clear Zim Rotterdam backlog Emergency call tests start-up terminal In praise of London International Shipping Week London International Shipping Week created a buzz well beyond expectations Savannah reports 4% throughput increase August brought record intermodal volumes to Georgia port MOL and Kansai Electric to jointly own two LNG carriers Osaka-based utility firm takes stakes in vessels on long-term charters CMES books eight ultramax bulkers for $212m Chinese tanker owner aims to upgrade fleet and spreads business risks Seaspan books five more 10,000 teu ships at Yangzijiang Industry post-panamax ordering spree continues to defy overcapacity Guangzhou Shipyard International formalises Longxue purchase CSSC unit to launch $361m private placement to pay for acquisition StealthGas orders nine LPG carriers from Japanese yards Bookings propel Greek owner towards 20% market share goal

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
StealthGas unveils major expansion of fleet HARRY Vafias-led StealthGas today announced the $200M acquisition of 11 LPG vessels Keppel bags jack-up order worth $440M KEPPEL FELS said today it has secured a repeat order for two jack-up rigs from Clearwater Capital Partners, worth an aggregate $440M Star Bulk expands orderbook NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today announced newbuilding contracts for three Newcastlemaxes and two Ultramaxes Maersk nets Pentagon deals MAERSK US-flag subsidiary Maersk Line has been awarded more than $58M worth of contracts to support US military operations Western Bulk targets $522M for IPO WESTERN Bulk of Norway today priced its IPO and told how many shares it intends to offer Showdown planned on cruise ships in Venice ITALY'S government plans a meeting today to discuss the future of large cruise ships in Venice, after ministers intervened in a heated debate between local residents and the shipping industry Seaspan adds to 'eco' orders GERRY Wang-led Seaspan Corp is continuing to pull the trigger on 'eco' newbuilding orders, confirming another five such contacts yesterday PGS ups credit facility PETROLEUM Geo Services, the Oslo-listed seismic data company, said today it has increased its revolving credit facility BP books newbuilding VLCC BP HAS reportedly booked a VLCC for two years as spot rates sink deeper into the red

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
August Container Trade Rose at West Coast Ports West Coast ports in August enjoyed a welcome bump in container traffic after seven months of lackluster performance this year. The volume of loaded import containers increased 3 percent in August year-over-year, and exports were up 2 percent. The performance was uneven, however, with most of the growth occurring at the... US Manufacturing Index Climbs as New Orders Drop ISM Manufacturing: PMI Composite Index through September 2013 Full-size image The PMI Composite Index registered 56.2 percent in September 2013, its fourth consecutive month-to-month increase, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The index has risen 7.2 points since May 2013. The current level is 0.5 percentage points above August's index of 55.7,... Hong Kong Launches Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shanghai Hong Kong has launched a pilot free trade zone scheme in Shanghai, according to Hong Kong's state council. "The Shanghai pilot free trade zone has great significance in deepening the economic reform and liberalization of our country," said C.Y. Leung, Hong Kong's chief executive, in a written statement. "We hope to... Logwin Expands Warehousing in Indonesia Logwin's warehouse at the Soekarno Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia.Logwin has expanded its location in Jakarta, Indonesia, by moving into a warehouse at Soekarno Hatta Airport. The self-contained building, which is air conditioned and equipped with refrigeration rooms, is situated within the airport perimeter, allowing Logwin to take responsibility for the... Grupo TMM Sells Truck, Auto Hauling Operations Grupo TMM has completed the sale of its truck and auto hauling assets and operations. The sale of these "non-strategic" logistics assets represents the elimination of "important" operating losses going forward, according to the Mexican intermodal transportation and logistics company. Furthermore, Grupo TMM plans to continue to work on alternatives to... Vachon to Take Helm of Association of Canadian Port Authorities The Association of Canadian Port Authorities' board of directors has selected Sylvie Vachon, president and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority, to be chair of the board for 2013-14. The board also named Bernie Dumas, president and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, as incoming vice chair of the board, and... Global Air Cargo Continues Its Recovery The global air cargo market continued its "modest" recovery in August, with traffic increasing 3.6 percent year-over-year, the International Air Transport Association said. The August increase was better than year-to-date performance of a 0.7 percent expansion. Demand for air freight began increasing slowly from April, as economic performance in Europe and... Solutions on Land: Solving the Somali Piracy Question The key to effectively ending piracy lies is grassroots development of land-based solutions in Somalia. This podcast interview with Dr. Theodore Karasik, Director of Research and Consultancy at the Institute for the Near East and Gulf Military Studies, examines the importance of Somali community engagement and discusses the recent UAE Counter Piracy Conference... Norbert Dentressangle Takes Over Daher's Forwarding Unit Norbert Dentressangle's acquisition of Daher Group's freight forwarding activities has been completed, following French competition authorities' approval of the deal. The Daher operations, which achieved a turnover of €80 million (about US$108.2 million) in 2012, include a network of eight offices in France and three in Russia, with a total of... US Cross-Border Truck Trade With Canada Rebounds U.S. cross-border traffic with Canada via truck saw increases in both directions in July, following two months of year-over-year declines in truck imports and exports, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Rail exports dropped this month, while imports continued to show growth. U.S. Cross-Border Trade by Truck With... Indian Railways Hikes Freight Charges Indian Railways has announced a 15 percent hike in its freight charges for all bulk commodities, effective Oct. 1, as part of a "busy season tariff adjustment." "The busy season charge on all commodities will remain in force from Oct. 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. Container and automobile segments are exempted... Back to School For me, the month of September will forever be synonymous with the beginning of fall and the excitement and anticipation associated with the start of a new school year. So it seemed fitting that this column should address global supply chain management from the same perspective. It also happens to... Diesel Prices Down in All US Regions U.S. diesel prices through Sept. 30, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices declined for a third straight week in the week ending Sept. 30, dropping a total of 6.2 cents during this period, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Prices dipped in all U.S. regions. The national average price is $3.919, down... KCS: Rising Trucking Costs to Propel Intermodal Growth in Mexico Rising costs for truckers in Mexico will drive more U.S.-bound freight from highways to rail networks, fueling strong intermodal growth, a Kansas City Southern Railway executive told the JOC Inland Distribution Conference. KCS, which connects to the top six major Class I railroads, is enjoying high double-digit quarterly intermodal growth, as... DHL Expanding in the Philippines DHL is investing in new facilities in the Philippines on the back of improving economic growth and the expansion of air freight capacity at Clark International Airport. The former U.S. military base received its first wide-bodied aircraft earlier today when Emirates commenced operation of a daily B777-300ER link to Dubai. Other full-service... Why NVOs' Share of US Import Cargoes Is Waning Just a couple of years ago, NVOCCs basked in the glow of the growing share of U.S. imports they were handling on behalf of importers. Ocean carriers were slashing vessel capacity to boost freight rates, and shippers in a scramble early in 2010 were forced to turn to non-vessel-operating common... ContainerPort Group Moves to New Indianapolis Facility ContainerPort Group has moved to a larger and more centrally located facility in Indianapolis, which is expected to be fully operation by Oct. 7. The new facility's location is near Interstates 65, 70 and 465, and is well positioned to service the CSX rail ramp and Indiana Rail Road Co.'s newly... What Would CBP Focus Be Under Former Drug Policy Czar? R. Gil KerlikowskeThe next politically appointed Customs and Border Protection commissioner faces a steep learning curve, funding challenges and calls from many in the trade community to improve a key trusted trader initiative. President Obama in early August nominated the nation's drug policy czar R. Gil Kerlikowske to take the top... US Customs to Test Public-Private Partnership at Mexican Border Mariposa port of entry.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is finalizing talks with five entities to allow some U.S.-Mexico shippers to fund additional Customs and Border Protection staffing during busy times or for extended hours as part of a pilot project. Of 17 applicants, Customs has selected five projects in California, Florida...

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
SBLK unveils offering Star Bulk Carriers of Greece has returned to Times Square for the funds it needs to pursue fleet expansion. Shell exits Eagle Ford All eyes were on Shell this week in the wake of reports that the Anglo-Dutch energy giant is looking to offload stakes in the Eagle Ford shale play in Texas. Shutdown paralyses US The partial shutdown of the US government has crippled several federally funded agencies involved in the nation's maritime shipping industry. ICAP ponders eco poser ICAP has suggested the arrival of eco product tankers could drive down a bull market as it revealed almost half of new MRs are controlled by stock-listed companies. StealthGas' $200m swoop Harry Vafias-led StealthGas has stepped up its fleet expansion efforts with the addition of 11 vessels. Boxship hit by fire Crew have tackled a blaze in the hold of a CMA CGM-managed boxship off South Africa. NewLead in reverse split NewLead Holdings has unveiled details of its plan to regain Nasdaq compliance via a reverse stock split. WBC takes eco pair Western Bulk has built up its eco dry-cargo fleet as it launched an IPO in Oslo today. NOCC buying back Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) is buying back a chunk of its 2015 bond issue two years early. Star Bulk orders five Greece's Star Bulk Carriers has returned to China for five more bulkers. Sveaas in $200m IPO Christen Sveaas' Western Bulk is looking to raise over $200m from an initial public offering in Oslo. SITC declares final four Hong Kong-listed SITC has taken its spending close to the $200m mark with a second big order in the space of two days. South Africa lures ships South Africa is set to exempt domestically registered ships from tax in a bid to build its register back up. Ambiente returns German operator Ambiente is returning to the cruise sector with a deal for an ex-Classic International Cruises (CIC) vessel. Keppel bags repeat work Keppel FELS has won a repeat order from a US investment fund for a pair of jack-up drilling rigs. Bulker bonanza for YZJ China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won a new order to build up to six VLOCs. Tanker in Turkish clash A Turkish tanker has been damaged in a collision with a livestock carrier in the Sea of Marmara. Danaos bins another Greek containership owner Danaos has scrapped its seventh vessel of the year, reports say. Cosco wins CMES bulkers China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has confirmed an order for up to 12 bulkers at domestic shipyards. Formosa plots lightering Formosa Plastics is seeking a vessel to remove fuel from its grounded tanker Formosa Falcon in the Bahamas. MHI builds research ship Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has clinched a deal for a new seabed research ship. Odfjell swoops for four Odfjell has logged an order for four gas carriers at China's Nantong Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. MOL and Kansai team up Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and Kansai Electric Power has reached a deal to co-own two LNG carriers ordered last year. Antoniou joins AMCI Harris Antoniou has been named as the new chief executive of Swiss-based commodities trader AMCI Group. Seaspan adds five more Seaspan Corp has returned to China to order a further five 10,000-teu containerships, the company has confirmed. GSI seals Longxue deal Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has formally agreed to buy Longxue Shipyard in a deal worth CNY 956m ($156m). APT wins navy charter American Petroleum Tankers (APT) has secured a lucrative charter from the US military for two of its tankers.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
TIACA seeks end to TSA screening data requirement The organization asked TSA Administrator John Pistole to certify that its 100-percent cargo screening program for passenger flights has achieved the threshold mandated by Congress and to remove the reporting requirement for screening data. Washington Notebook: Economists predict more slow growth as government shuts down Ex-Im Bank supports ag aircraft exports to Brazil New Austral Asia Line serves West Coast Under the multi-year contract, American Worldwide Agencies will serve as sales agent for AAL's direct port calls to and from Long Beach and Los Angeles; Vancouver and Everett, Wash.; and ports in British Columbia, Korea and China. Drewry: Expect more sailing cancellations Wallenius Wilhelmsen acquires Australian firm EPA restricts certain carpet imports Georgia ports report higher volumes in August The Georgia Ports Authority said it handled 2.5 million tons of cargo in August, 8.5 percent more than in August 2012. Container volume amounted to 280,873 TEU, 3.8 percent more than in August 2012. ABF, Teamsters extend contract negotiations DHL introduces carbon footprint tool Authorities green-light Norbert Dentressangle acquisition SEKO creates omni-channel logistics platform The division, called SEKO Omni-Channel Logistics, is aimed at giving customers a single platform for global fulfillment, delivery management, returns solutions, and e-commerce development and design. Emirates launches new services

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OCTOBER 1, 2013
'Maersk Line continues to face unsustainable market rates' Container shipping giant in new bid to drive up rates. Middle East bunker prices show small losses Cape Town MGO prices down by $22.50 pmt. Prices soft in European markets Congestion in Rotterdam. Crude futures react to US shutdown Prices soften, but not significantly. Northwest Passage cuts fuel bill Bulker to complete voyage next week. Chinese firm continues ship-buying spree By placing orders for 'eco-friendly, fuel-efficient bulkers'. New refinery's straight run product 'placed with Shell' Cargo heading for Singapore, say sources. Russian ministry backs development of LNG as marine fuel LNG powered engines could cut costs by 15%. Fuel oil storage deal at Danish terminal Contract has immediate start for a minimum six-month period. Singapore bunker prices show little movement No problems with supplies. Firm considers Mobile for low sulphur bunkering facility 'This project has the potential to expand our current revenue model beyond the maritime industry.' Bunker tax hike proposed for US domestic sector Funds to be used towards the upgrading of inland waterway system. Brightoil posts loss Firm's international trading and bunkering operations in the red. Seaspan orders more fuel efficient vessels New boxships to be built to company's SAVER design.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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