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December 4, 2013

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Russian trustbusters charge 13 big box carriers with price fixing Zim loss shrinks to US$44 million, operating profit hits $17 million Despite weak performance smaller lines continue to add needless capacity Panama suspends booking slots due to backlog from fog bigger ship volume California ports implement low sulphur fuel rules for ships from New Year Jiangsu Jingjiang port's 10-month volume up 19.7pc to 73.68 million tonnes Hubei province starts first regularly scheduled rail freight service Zhejiang province's Taiwan container cargo volume rose 7pc in October 'K' Line sets up new office in Yangon with own Japanese personnel PortMiami tests fruit fly-killing cold treatment on Peruvian grapes DB Schenker increases links between Oslo and Norway's Arctic region China's air freight volume grows 7pc to 488,000 tonnes in October Ural Airlines delivers Russian online shoppers goods from Harbin Security boost as SpiceJet licensed to fly diamonds on its aircraft

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Europe made easy by FEI Freight fraternity honours Dr P. D. Vaghela at CTL 2013 MOL, NYK, "K" Line & SCI reach long-term time charter agreement for LNG carrier with Petronet LNG New ICS initiative to maintain IMO primacy on shipping & CO2 issues Pak businessmen in favour of MFN status to India CoPT to set up export-oriented oil trading hub Shipping Minister interacts with high-level Belgian delegation Visakhapatnam Port sets all-time ore pellet loading record ADB may issue offshore rupee-linked bonds INR turns marginally lower on fresh dollar demand India, China exempted from Iran oil sanctions

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VTG/K+N joint venture approved G6 to expand transpacific and transatlantic trades First paperless round-trip for general airfreight TIR system resumes in Russia Doha's new airport begins operations Ghana plans to double port capacity M+R Spedag Group opens new office in Kuala Lumpur Union Pacific Railroad adds intermodal service Drewry: price fixing case will not be resolved quickly Norbert Dentressangle wins contract from Càndido Hermida Building work starts on trailer plant in China AA expands cargo service in twin cities Raben Group appoints industry veteran to supervisory board ABC setzt auf behutsames Wachstum Umco expands management

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Scorpios in $1 billion buying binge Davie gains ISO quality management certification Eastern delivers PSV to Brazil's Bravante Incat Tasmania wins Japanese order Hyde introduces BWTS with smaller footprint Rolls-Royce to design and equip Sinopacific PSV pair Wärtsilä to design Crowley's LNG fueled newbuilds Great Eastern to retrofit tanker with Kappel FPP

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G6 Alliance member carriers plan to boost service network Panama Canal sees jump in grain shipments through waterway Port of Seattle bringing back Sea-Tac Airport music program Totem Ocean Trailer Express making pair of executive moves Shippers come togetherin deal for new LNG vessel

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Opec overview: Your essential guide to the politics shaping the oil market Big decisions are unlikely to emerge from this week's meeting of Opec oil ministers, but demand and supply issues will get an airing and these could impact oil prices and the cost of doing business Restis released from prison Greek owner's legal team says 'new facts' have emerged in banking fraud probe American Shipping Company sets out its plan to recapitalise Jones Act owner with tonnage locked into OSG looks to shore up its finances Scorpio launches fresh blitz on tanker and dry bulk acquisitions Newbuilding deals worth $1bn include seven VLCCs Indian tanker owners await return of Iran trades Shift in policy could herald opportunity for those that can wait for insurance clarity Euroseas orders two ultramaxes in China Greece-based owner books eco-ships with Sinopacific group yard Shipowners set to win ballast-water respite - but not in the US IMO is expected to accept proposal to extend period to retrofit new technologies FMC sets global summit date as G6 unveils expansion plans UPDATE: Regulators from Europe and China accept invitation to review boxline alliances G6 to expand to the transatlantic and transpacific west coast Lines respond to P3 alliance with plans for beefed-up deployment Shinsei Bank revealed as creditor that seized Sanko bulker Japanese lender to foreclose mortgage on capesize vessel ahead of judicial sale Baltic Sea aframax earnings jump $4,000 overnight Fewer tankers available as bad weather disrupts shipping P3 plans prompt MSC to expand Antwerp port presence Line makes formal approach to port authority to develop Deurganck Dock Weaker spot market hits Independent Tankers' third-quarter results Fredriksen crude tanker company's VLCC spot earnings fall $1,200 per day Russia opens floodgates to its LNG exports New law means more LNG to flow from Russia as Gazprom loses monopoly Japanese majors and SCI secure fourth Petronet LNG contract Consortium books 173,000 cu m ship at HHI to fulfil long-term charter deal

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Latvian Shipping Makes Q3 profits The Latvian Shipping Company achieved net profits of $2M for the third quarter of this year Gdansk yard edges closer to closure Poland's historic Gdansk shipyard is reportedly edging ever more closely to bankruptcy after its owner, the Gdansk Shipyard Group, failed to provide a business plan for the facility by the end of last week Finnish Transport Agency reverses icebreaker decision Finnish Transport Agency, which owns the country's icebreaker fleet, has reversed a decision in principle to order a new icebreaker from Aker Arctech Jadrolinija signs large fuel deal The Croatian passenger shipping company Jadrolinija has today signed a one-year fuel supply agreement with the local oil and gas company INA worth 350M kuna ($62.2M), covering the period between 1 January and 31 December 2014 Euroseas pulls trigger on dry bulk orders NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has ordered two eco-design Ultramax newbuilds as dry bulk sentiment continues to brighten US to host P3 summit Beijing and EU regulators have agreed to meet on 17 December in Washington Container shipping to embrace tough 2014 Container lines will face a tough 2014 as there will be an oversupply of tonnage and little demand for the capacity, a senior shipping analyst has warned Top Teekay owner pares stake Resolute Investments, the largest shareholder in NYSE-listed Teekay Corp, is selling almost a fifth of its holdings in the tanker company Summa requests state funding for new Zarubino port The Summa Capital group of Moscow has announced a plan to build a $1Bn new port at Zarubino, provided that the federal government pays for harbour dredging and berth infrastructure, as well as power and rail lines

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
YRC Worldwide Plans $28.7 Million Stock Sale to Cut Debt YRC Worldwide is turning to Wall Street for help reducing its massive debt as it works to achieve new long-term agreements with its Teamsters and lenders. The troubled $4.9 billion trucking operator plans to sell up to 3 million shares of common stock on the open market to raise as much... Nippon Express Takes Stake in NEC's Logistics Unit Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, has acquired a 49 percent stake in NEC Logistics Ltd., the logistics arm of NEC Corp., the two companies announced on Dec. 2. Nippon Express, commonly known as Nittsu in Japan, and NEC, one of the nation's biggest electronics makers, made NEC Logistics... Batumi International Container Terminal Deploys Additional Solutions from Tideworks Technology SEATTLE - Dec. 3, 2013 - Tideworks Technology®, Inc., a premier provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, today announced that Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) has successfully deployed Tideworks' Mainsail Vanguard®,its core marine terminal operating system (TOS); Forecast® by Tideworks, its port community web portal; and Traffic Control^TM, its equipment... FMC Soon to Stop Clock on P3 Review Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard Lidinsky said the agency will soon stop the clock on its review of the proposed P3 Network. Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM can take as long as they want to respond to FMC questions. Without such a pause, the FMC would have until mid-December... 'K' Line to Open Myanmar Office in 2014 Yangon, Myanmar "K" Line will open an office in Yangon, Myanmar, in January 2014. The container line will appoint Japanese personnel from its head office in Tokyo for the new office. "By assigning Japanese personnel to Yangon, 'K' Line will be able to have direct contact with the Myanmar industrial community in order... Maersk Line to Launch Intra-America Service Port rotation for MesoAmerica Express.Maersk Line will launch a new weekly intra-America service connecting the U.S., including Puerto Rico, with Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. The port rotation for the MesoAmerica Express service will be as follows: Houston; Altamira and Veracruz, Mexico; Santo Tomas, Guatemala;... NYSA Board Reaffirms Support of Lawsuit The New York Shipping Association's board unanimously reaffirmed its support of a lawsuit the NYSA and the International Longshoremen's Association filed against the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. The action came at the NYSA board's quarterly meeting today. The NYSA-ILA lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J., seeks to enjoin... Adam Kahn Joins SmartDrive San Diego, California - December 3 2013 - SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that Adam Kahn has joined its management team as Sr. Director of Product Marketing. Kahn brings more than 20 years of transportation and logistics marketing experience... Gaps Galore, as US Export Growth Lags Imports One of the major headaches U.S. ports encounter in managing container trade flows is the imbalance in demand for loaded imports and exports. Ports handling more loaded imports than exports wind up with a lot of empties sitting around, taking up precious container yard space. Ports that focus on exports... G6 Alliance to Expand Coverage to Compete With P3 The G6 Alliance unveiled plans today to expand into the trans-Atlantic and Asia-U.S. West Coast trade lanes in a widely expected response to the proposed P3 Network partnership between the world's three largest carriers, Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM. The G6 carriers - Hapag-Lloyd, NYK, OOCL, Hyundai Merchant Marine,... Navis Expands Global Footprint in China as Da Chan Bay Terminal One Goes Live with N4 OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, announced that Modern Terminals Limited has gone live on the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at Da Chan Bay Terminal One (DCB), located in Shenzhen, China. The N4 platform enables Modern Terminals to generate... APS Stevedoring Announces New East Coast Vice President APS Stevedoring LLS, auto and general cargo/break bulk stevedoring company headquartered in Long Beach, recently announced the appointment of Donald E. Rupert as its vice president East Coast. Reporting directly to President John Hering, Rupert will be in charge of developing and overseeing business opportunities for APS Stevedoring in the U.S. East Coast and Gulf regions. Rupert has... Zenith Global Logistics Hires Customer Service Manager CONOVER, NC - December 3, 2013 - Specialized furniture carrier and international 3PL provider Zenith Global Logistics has hired Donna M. Adams as Manager, Customer Service, reporting to Michael Echerd, Chief Operating Officer. Adams has responsibility for the overall management of Zenith Global Logistics' customer service team, which handles day-to-day contact with...

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Ridgebury tied to raid Ridgebury Tankers has been tipped as the buyer of a suezmax tanker controlled by MPC Steamship of Germany. Totem names new COO Totem Ocean Trailer Express has hired a Yusen Logistics Americas executive to serve as its chief operating officer (COO). Khanna denies buy Reports linking a fledgling dry-bulk firm led by the former operations chief of Greek bulker and tanker owner DryShips appear to be way off base. Morgan Stanley downs SFL Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Ship Finance International (SFL) Tuesday based on a bet that the Bermuda and Oslo-based operator is unlikely to increase its dividend anytime soon. DSX reactivates cape Diana Shipping of Greece appears to have secured employment for a capesize bulker that landed at the centre of a chartering dispute with Shagang Shipping just last week. Le Bon rocks ICAP Simon Le Bon rocked the shipping floor at ICAP's charity event in London today. Restis released Greek entrepreneur and shipowner Victor Restis has been released from custody after more than four months, but will still be subject to some restraints. RABT banks share cash Sweden's Rederi AB TransAtlantic has almost sold out a stock offering designed to ease its liquidity squeeze. SALT scoops eight more Rapidly expanding Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) has added another eight newbuildings to its roster in deals worth $242m. Euroseas takes the plunge Nasdaq-listed Euroseas is heading to China for two new eco-ultramax bulkers as it renews its fleet. STNG's magnificent seven Scorpio Tankers has confirmed its entry into the VLCC market with an order for seven newbuildings. DHT wins upgrade An early VLCC newbuilding swoop in an improving market has helped DHT Holdings draw an upgrade out of Global Hunter Securities. G6 extends reach The G6 Alliance of container lines has expanded its cooperation to take in Asia to US west coast trades and transatlantic routes to Europe. Navig8 bags six more Navig8 Chemical Tankers has taken its newbuilding spending past $600m after firming up a second batch of options at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Bass Strait ro-ro bid Australian transport magnate Chas Kelly is close to bringing in two new ro-ros for a Bass Strait run. Rio cuts spending Rio Tinto's spending cuts have sliced deeper than expected as chief executive Sam Walsh continues an effort to reduce outgoings. Bourgas up for sale Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyards is being put up for sale in different lots for a total of EUR 207m ($280m). It floats! The largest floating facility ever built has hit the water at a South Korean shipyard. DHT's eco carrot Evolving eco VLCC designs rather than a recovery in spot rates tempted DHT Holdings to order newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries, its leading executives say. Nacks makes MPV move China's Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (Nacks) is developing an LNG-fuelled multipurpose ship (MPV) to capture a slice of the eco-market. NewLead strikes debt deal Greek bulker and tanker owner NewLead Holdings has turned a $44.82m debt into new shares for a private equity fund. AMSC shoots high American Shipping Company has pocketed $120m from a private placement as part of a financial overhaul announced last night. ALNG inks maiden fixture Norway's Awilco LNG has landed a maiden voyage fixture for its second newbuilding which hit the water last week. ITC's spot of bother Frontline-owned Independent Tankers Corporation (ITC) has warned it will be forced to draw on cash reserves to keep its VLCC fleet operational. Karlshoej fund sells down A trust representing Teekay founder Torben Karlshoej has sold a batch of shares in the New York-listed shipowner. NSC sale fails Russia's 20% stake in Northern Shipping Company (NSC) has been left on the shelf ahead of an auction scheduled for this week. CBA moves on shipping Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is aiming to fill the void left by an exodus of European lenders from the ship-finance scene. Big boxship for Hanjin Korea's Hanjin Heavy Industries has revealed an order for a big new containership. Lukoil picks Bumi Armada Bumi Armada has won contracts to supply three offshore vessels to Lukoil for work in the Caspian Sea, it confirmed Tuesday. Japan boosts India ties Japan's three largest shipowners have teamed up with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to order an LNG carrier newbuilding. Damen wins Canada deal Damen Shipyards Group has won a newbuilding order from Canada for a ro-pax ferry in a deal worth CAD 51m ($48m). Japex backs imports Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (Japex) is to go ahead with a new LNG import terminal in Fukushima Prefecture. TMT property deal challenged Cathay United Bank is challenging a Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) entity's sale of a Taipei property in the continuing bankruptcy saga of the Nobu Su-led shipowner. BALT seals cape raid US operator Baltic Trading appears to have completed the acquisition of two capesize bulkers.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Antwerp looks at expanding to accommodate MSC, P3 Panalpina: 80% e-freight penetration by 2015 Old Dominion ups growth expectations Officials raised tonnage-per-day expectations due to significant growth in October and November. The carrier said it will likely see year-over-year growth of between 9.5 percent and 10 percent in the fourth quarter. FMC sets global summit for Dec. 17 The Federal Maritime Commission said Monday it planned to host on Dec. 17 a global regulatory summit "in light of the increased networking among ocean common carriers." Regulators from China and the European Union will be in attendance. Maersk will offer MesoAmerica service Washington Notebook: U.S. Chamber urges Congress to settle on final WRDA bill Experts question viability of Amazon drone delivery system "That is classic Jeff Bezos. He's playing his magic tricks again," Michael Zakkour, a principle with Tomkins International Consulting. "I can give 100 reasons why he'll never do home drone delivery." Russia launches investigation of Russian steamship agencies The Federal Antimonopoly Service said the case was initiated upon materials obtained in the course of several dozens of unscheduled on-site inspections of economic entities - in particular, Russian agents of marine container shippers. G6 Alliance plans transpacific, transatlantic expansion The six containership companies that belong to the G6 Alliance are planning to expand their cooperation to the Asia-U.S. West Coast and transatlantic trade lanes. The new services are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2014, pending regulatory approval. FIATA, IATA push for MC99 ratification U.S. steel imports up 8.4% in October Executive moves

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DECEMBER 3, 2013
Prices stable in Fujairah Cape Town: Prices falling. LNG: 'It's going to catch on' Ship operator pioneering LNG gets 'at least half a dozen enquiries a week' from other owners. Prices firm in Northwest Europe Tight avails and strong winds in Istanbul. Fuel Conditioning Module can 'help ships be ECA compliant' 'Systems today must deal with more fuel parameters than ever before', says Alfa Laval. Sail-driven cargo vessel could be ready by 2016 Japanese government has pledged funds to help cover development costs. New bunker group prepares to expand Soyuz Bunkering Group in Dubai is headed by Chemoil's former director of global sales. Wartsila to design LNG-fuelled box ships Company claims leading position in LNG propulsion market. Tight avails hit Asian prices Bunker prices rising across the region's key ports. China and LR team up on LNG-fuelled ship design Triple-fuelled propulsion systems a possibility. Indian shipowner opts for propeller retrofit VLCC to get upgrade using new blade design. MPA to get new chief Singapore port to start 2014 with new leader.

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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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