BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 5, 2013

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US east coast strike threat still looms on New York-New Jersey docks APMT buys cranes to equip Algeciras terminal for Triple-E class vessels Box price indices increasingly used in flexible long-term contracts talks Billionaire Wilbur Ross says shipping undervalued, peaks PE interest too Guizhou to build Hunan-Sichuan interprovincial expressways this year Jiangsu's province-wide box throughput to hit 20.5 million TEU by 2015 USAD takes credit for lifting trade barriers against US exports in 2012 DB Schenker opens warehouse in Serbia to be close to Fiat plant Tianjin automotive imports set record, exceed 410,000 vehicles in 2012 TOC Asia speakers talk of IT shortfalls, south-south trade opportunities UPS quarterly profit US$1.22 billion, sales rise 2.3pc to $14.57 billion Global increase in air cargo brightens 2013 demand outlook, says IATA Cargo pricing tool ready for launch after Virgin Atlantic Cargo success

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
All major trade lanes see rate declines in last week of Jan. GAC supports 'Pinkathon' Greater Pacific Shipping launched improves connectivity in Eastern Med Mika Vehviläinen appointed President & CEO of Cargotec raises profit forecast for current fiscal Star Freight awarded Certificate of Outstanding Performance by Cathay Pacific Cargo upgrades intra-Asia JABCO services Expanded Panama Canal to be ready mid-2015 GMB dedicates basic life support facilities to Alang ship recycling yard HAROPA s manifold advantages highlighted at Mumbai road show Joseph Chacko commended for efficient administration of Seafarers Centre, Kandla Railways worried about resource generation Dr Varesh Sinha appointed Gujarat Chief Secretary

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Kombiverkehr shifts 927, 200 truck consignments to railway The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr noted a 4.7% decrease in the number of transported containers, swap bodies and trailers in 2012. The decline in international tr... Globe Express Services (Overseas Group) appoints new CFO/ CIO The logistics provider Globe Express Services has appointed Steve Hankins as executive vice-president, chief financial officer and chief information officer. Hankins, who will... Evergreen to improve connectivity in Eastern Med The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line launched a new ten-day service linking Greece, Turkey and Malta (GTM) at the end of January. The GTM loop is operated by the 600 teu v... Successful test of Vectron locomotive in Channel Tunnel Following the agreement to apply the European Technical Specifications for Interoperability to freight trains travelling through the Channel Tunnel, tests were recently carried out... Bertschi continues to bank on international expansion Bertschi AG, a global chemical logistics service provider based in Dürrenäsch (Switzerland), was impacted by the 2012 recession in the Euro zone, and was forced to accept a decline... France says no need to carry alcohol test kits in trucks Truck drivers in France are not obliged to carry a rapid alcohol test kit in their cab for the time being. According to media reports, the obligation to have such a kit on board wi... Chapman Freeborn moves to new Copenhagen location The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn reported that its Scandinavia team has moved to new premises in Copenhagen. The company is targeting future growth following a successful... Aeroflot postpones flights with new Boeing 777-300ER The Russian airline Aeroflot took delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER on 30 January 2013, after completing all the necessary formalities. However, according to a statement issued by... airBaltic cargo breaks monthly record The Latvian airline airBaltic achieved a new monthly cargo record by carrying 1,006,692 kg in December 2012, 14% more compared to the same month a year ago. As increasingly more cu... Association of European Ports Community Systems with new figureheads Epsca, the European Ports Community Systems Association has appointed Alan Long, managing director of Felixstowe (UK)-based Maritime Cargo Processing (MCP), as its chairman. Piet t... ITX Cargo cooperates with Yekas Logistics in Turkey The Milan (Italy)-based forwarder ITX Cargo has become the official partner of Yekas Logistics, headquartered in Istanbul (Turkey). The latter is one of Turkey's biggest freight fo... Gefco Ukraine becomes John Deere's logistics partner John Deere, a land care and agricultural machinery producer, has mandated Gefco Ukraine to carry out express deliveries of building components from Germany to Ukraine. Gefco's cont...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Buckley McAllister named President of McAllister Towing Rem adds another OSCV to orders at Kleven Verft Dr. Arthur Sulzer sworn in to Seaway Advisory Board Tentative agreement in port dispute P&I Club warns on Brazil seafarer ID problems Drew Marine completes Alexander/Ryan acquisition New Suez toll hikes will make Cape an attractive alternative PPG's Sigmacare Plus marks 1,000 vessel milestone

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Federal mediator announces deal in Maritime Alliance/Longshore labor talks Northwest Division Corps Commander climbs to rank of Brigadier General Port of Vancouver, USA offers free public port tours International Chamber of Shipping eyes Suez Canal rate increase plans Craig Neeser re-elected chair of Vancouver Fraser port board

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Stern thrusters banned after flood in Emma Maersk's engineroom Reefer boxes get priority as cargo is discharged from damaged ship Eurofin to take on repossessed tonnage Foreclosures take ship finance advisor in new direction Ocean Rig shifts its headquarters to Athens Jobs cut in Stavanger as driller expands in Greece, Brazil and Angola Ports to use controversial EVDI to discount their harbour dues Rightship boss hits back at claims that environmental index is inaccurate Scandlines targets challenge of SOx compliance Batteries even out load on engines to improve fuel-efficiency Positively prepared Poulsgaard Jensen positions Scandlines for sale UK exit from Europe would threaten shipping, Deeble warns Isolation presents a huge risk, says Chamber of Shipping president LNG supply crunch looms Delayed Angolan exports and Algerian supplies throw supply growth into question ICS slams 5% Suez toll hike Increase could drive owners to reroute round the Cape, warns Hinchliffe Local talks present the 'next big hurdle' for US east coast ports After national breakthrough, Daggett pledges to work towards regional deals Are scrap buyers over-optimistic about price? Brokers report a rush to send boxships to breakers Tanker feared hijacked off Ivory Coast Fate of 17 seafarers unknown after French-owned vessel is reported missing Tanker owners sell older VLCCs as spot market collapses MOL and Sammy Ofer Group offload ships JES sets up credit facility with Minsheng Company owned by local government provides credit guarantee Kepco awards 18-year charter contracts to South Korean owners Two consortia expected to book nine capesize bulkers at compatriot yards Just say yes The US should heed its advice to other nations when it comes to energy restrictions Stena consolidates palm oil presence Bulk owner forms second joint venture with Golden-Agri Resources

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Dahlman Rose sold to Cowen NASDAQ-listed Cowen Group has agreed to purchase Dahlman Rose, a boutique investment bank that has a significant presence in shipping capital markets Bergen seeks buyer for stake in Rosenberg The Bergen Group says it is in the process of reviewing major structural changes in its offshore division CMES buys up VLCCs SHANGHAI-listed CMES has announced its second VLCC order, awarding three 318,000dwt VLCCs to compatriot SWS with options for another two Maersk targets harmful reefer containers Maersk Container Industry, which is part of the AP Moller-Maersk (APM) group, has called for tougher enforcement of European environmental legislation designed to force potentially harmful reefer containers out of the region US port labour deal reached LABOUR and management have announced a provisional master contract for US East and Gulf Coast container ports, sharply reducing the threat of a crippling strike Frontline 2012 books two more VLGCs FRONTLINE 2012 has booked another two very large gas carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard, taking its total VLGC orders to six, said brokers JES secures $15M loan SINGAPORE-listed JES International has secured $15M loan from China Minsheng Banking Youngest bulker, Taskent, scrapped A 10-YEAR-OLD Panamax bulk carrier has been sold for demolition, the youngest ever believed to be scapped Chinese secondhand sales up 18.5% CHINESE secondhand vessel transactions increased 18.5% to RMB1.86Bn ($298.56M) in January from a month earlier GAR, Stena Bulk collaborate STENA BULK and Golden Agri-Resouces (GAR), have set up a joint venture that will take over four product tanker newbuildings that Stena Bulk ordered last year and may order additional tonnage itself HPH Trust retains 'buy' UOB Kay Hian said today it has maintained "buy" rating for Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings despite the port operator's below-projection profits for last year ICTSI wins Honduras terminal ICTSI of the Philippines said today it has won the bid to operate the specialised container and general cargo terminal of Puerto Cortes in Honduras Jaya gets 'outperform' grade CIMB Securities initiated Jaya Holdings with an "outperform" rating today, amid higher utilisation and day rates at the yard Oversupply fears grip demolitions CASH buyers have cautioned of further downward price pressures as more ships are offered for demolition amid fast-filling yards in South Asia and the impending Chinese New Year holiday Shell to slow Australian LNG projects SHELL will slow down investments in Australian LNG liquefaction projects due to rising costs, dealing a blow to bullish expectations of LNG shipping

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Divers check Emma Maersk stern thruster after engine room flood Divers have spotted the place where water flooded into the engine room of Emma Maersk, leaving one of the world's largest containerships adrift in the entrance ... NAFTA gains Duisburg box growth slows Duisburg, the largest inland port in Europe, increased its container traffic by 4% to 2.6 million teu in 2012 versus the previous year however it represented a ... MSC buys stake in Long Beach terminal Canal 'unaffected' by Egyptian riots With the Egyptian army installed at Port Said terminal buildings to ring-fence the crucial Suez Canal waterway against a backcloth of continued social unrest in ... USEC: 'tentative agreement' reached Retailers and manufacturers using US container ports from Boston to Houston can breathe a sigh of relief after it was announced at the weekend that a 'tentative ...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Eirik Raude in the money Ocean Rig appears to have started the month on a high note after landing an offshore drilling contract and a $1.35bn loan. Billion-dollar baby George Economou's Ocean Rig is closing in on a $1.35bn loan it needs to partially finance three drillships on order at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Genmar ties up two General Maritime Corp (Genmar) appears to have secured employment for a pair of tankers trading in the spot market. Heidmar adds three A leading German shipowner has enrolled three of its newbuildings in Heidmar's aframax and long-range two (LR2) tanker pool. Varun Shipping turns red Costs outstrip revenues at Indian tanker, LPG carrier and offshore vessel owner. Jes gets cash relief Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings has gained access to much needed cash after inking an agreement with a local government-backed bank. DR in Cowen's crosshairs One of the most recognizable names in investment banking has emerged as the target of a takeover led by a firm that is looking to break into the natural resources arena. RCL feels pain in Spain Royal Caribbean Cruises has suffered a massive one-off impairment charge related to its Spanish wing. Precious hurt by costs Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping has posted a big drop in 2012 profit despite revenue rising. Rem back at Kleven Rem Offshore has returned to Kleven Verft for another subsea construction vessel. ITC's Progress halted BP is cancelling a charter for a John Fredriksen-owned VLCC. Kepco awards cape deals Four Korean owners have grabbed their share of domestic power group Kepco's tender for nine capesize newbuildings. Atlantic inks ERRV deals Atlantic Offshore has added to its backlog of emergency response and rescue contracts in the North Sea. Stolberg charged with fraud The first charges against former Beluga boss Niels Stolberg have been filed by German prosecutors. Canada gives up The derelict former Russian cruiseship Lyubov Orlova will be allowed to drift indefinitely in the Atlantic after a second towing attempt failed. A2Sea sale "likely" The offshore wind-farm fleet of Denmark's A2Sea may be up for grabs. Triyards wins thumbs up OCBC Investment Research has kicked off coverage of Ezra Holdings spin-off Triyards with a buy rating. IHI to pocket more IHI Corp has raised its full-year earnings forecast after booking a one-off gain thanks to its shipyard merger. Japan okays armed guards Japan is to allow armed overseas security guards on its vessels for the first time. ICTSI inks port deal International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines has clinched a deal to develop and operate a container and cargo terminal in Honduras. BWO in fresh Papa blow BW Offshore has suffered a further setback with a delayed floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit that has already cost the company millions. Tanker taken off Africa? France's SEA-tankers has confirmed one of its vessels is missing off the coast of West Africa. Giant order, small ships Further details have emerged of Indonesia's potentially huge order of new ships in China. Solvtrans fixes finance Norwegian owner Solvtrans has fixed up financing for its new wellboat. Bergen eyes sale Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group is in talks to sell part or all of its offshore division Rosenberg. MOL to cull 70 ships Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) wants to cull 70 ships from its fleet in a little over a year as it looks to return to profit. MOL clear out continues Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reportedly sold a VLCC in what is the latest asset to be put on the sale block as it looks to cut costs. CMES signs for VLCCs China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed firm contracts for up to five VLCCs, the company has confirmed. Maersk in Suez scare A Maersk Line containership suffered a power failure whilst transiting the Suez Canal, the Danish shipowner has confirmed. Stena teams with GAR Stena Bulk has teamed up with the world's second largest palm oil producer to form a second tanker joint venture.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
MSC announces NA export GRI for March 15 ICAO should lead push for air cargo security Thorn named NFTC's WTO working group chairman Suez Canal increasing tolls May 1 Increases amount to 5 percent on tankers and 2 percent for containerships and car carriers, and 3 percent for other types of ships. Tolls vary based on type of vessel transiting, how large it is, and whether it's laden. Emma Maersk disabled, engine room flooded Maersk spokesman Michael Storgaard said divers examined the ship on Sunday while discharging containers at the Suez Canal Container Terminal and found the flooding was caused by damage to one of the stern thrusters. ICTSI wins Honduras terminal bid The 30-year deal will see ICTSI build and operate a 1.8-million-TEU container terminal in the Central American country, with 1,100 meters of berth for container operations and 400 meters for general cargo. MSC, Zim to start intra-Europe service West Sacramento port looks for operator N.C. ports names Miles acting executive director Maersk slows FM3 again Japan considers armed guards to fight piracy Under the bill, drafted by the nation's Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry, armed guards on board Japanese-flagged vessels would be permitted to fire warning shots to deter pirates. DSV starts express service ILA strike averted; bargaining now focused on local issues George H. Cohen, director of the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, said "local negotiations are ongoing and will continue without interruption to any port operation." Delta sees small January cargo improvement GAC starts construction on Houston hub 5 U.S. cargo terminals to use Jade system Beer distributor chooses CNG for fleet

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Stranded US Navy vessel 'dismantling plan' presented Vessel is deteriorating with dismantling the only supportable option. Bunker fuel 'noon reports' a thing of the past Research shows owners and operators are increasingly turning to electronic operational solutions. Sweden takes case for methanol to the IMO Alternative fuel for ECA-compliance needs to be covered by same regulations as LNG. Prices open week firm in Fujairah Mixed outlook elsewhere across region. Bunker prices head upwards in Rotterdam Hamburg, Gibraltar, Piraeus also record price rises. Cruise operator posts loss for Q4 Fuel costs up by 19% for the full year. Former shipping group CEO faces fraud charges Stolberg 'misrepresented cost of financing newbuilds'. US port strike threat fades Dockers and port bosses reach 'tentative' agreement. China's bunker sales climbing year-on-year New figures suggest China's bunker market grew by 5% in 2012. Fujairah bunker company parts ways with employee Staff member was employed in operations department. Data suggests improved compliance with global sulphur limit DNVPS data show stabilising trend in latter part of 2102 after a rocky start to the year. Input sought on ignition and combustion problems 'Feedback from operators is vital' says CIMAC fuels working group. Asia bunker prices strengthening Singapore's price of benchmark 380 cSt product increased to average $650.00 pmt. Report notes MGO siphoning incidents But piracy down in Asia. Mississippi River reopens following clean up Barge collision cause of spill. Maersk Line to focus on China Chief executive says it is a 'key opportunity'. Chinese firm places orders for new VLCCs The newbuildings will be able to cut fuel consumption by up to 20%. Algeciras bunker sales hit new high Growth in passenger and vehicle traffic behind annual figures.

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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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