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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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October 8, 2013

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Geraldine Knatz 'forced' to retire as Port of Los Angeles chief 14,074-TEU CSCL ship makes Zeebrugge call after buying into terminal MOL's PNW-PS1 Asia-Puget Sound transpacific services merge UASC expects to switch to LNG for its 18,000-TEU newbuildings Le Havre ends first bidding in final phase of Port 2000 development CSAV renews capacity increase with re-deliveries, newbuild orders Bigger ships bring fears of longer waits with Panama Canal widening TNT to take on Royal Mail by offering end-to-end delivery UK-wide Touchy debate continues on container weights, control, enforcement CSAV takes in 8,600-TEU reefer CSAV Traiguen on FE-WCSA loop MSC to take delivery of 8,948-TEU Jonhana Schulte as MSC Arbatax Kuehne + Nagel provides warehousing services for Toyota in Ukraine Yusen Logistics opens office in South Africa to probe potential International bunker conference in Hong Kong November 5 - 7 Alaska air safety seminar cancelled due to US Government shutdown Australian Customs seize 30 kilos illicit drugs arriving as air mail Airports, economic development, plus land availability, drive growth

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
FFFAI delegation meets Revenue Secretary & members of CBEC ICS East India Branch elects office-bearers for 2013-15 PCN launches new website as 200th member signs up Vanguard Logistics Services to expand throughout India Bajaj to export Quadricycle APM Terminals wins Best Inland Service Provider of the Year award MbPT holding three-day course in maritime law & related issues Forex reserves decline by $ 1.12 bn to $ 276.26 bn INR rallies by 107 paise to end at 61.44 Solar power projects get CCEA nod STC, MMTC & PEC receive below par bids for wheat exports BBC Fuji saves lives of 117 refugees south of Sicily HANSA HEAVY LIFT appoints Energy Project Shipping ApS as exclusive agent in Scandinavia Mammoet s new Terminal Crane 15 claimed to be technological breakthrough for industry Multitrade moves train cars from Spain to Chile

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After B787, JAL turns to A350 High priority for trans-Siberian railway development Legal issues, piracy and sanctions top shipowners' list of... Menlo opens new office in Brisbane TIR restrictions extended to Privolzhsky customs... Portopia becomes reality Ceva and Tower launching new solution for pharmaceutical... More room for general cargo handling in Coburg Texas attorney general now supports airline merger CMA CGM introduces new Egypt-Black Sea feeder FedEx starts new domestic shipping service in Sweden Landmark agreement on climate change Rail freight usage on the rise in UK Rightship changes vice-president of Americas Chancen gibt es überall

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Port of Umatilla General Manager named new President of PNWA NYK vessel rescues crew of stricken yacht Coast Guard drops blood/supplies to cruise ship northeast of Hawaii Kalama Port Commissioners Ok interpretive center construction contract OOCL celebrates christening of new 13,208 container ship

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Scorpio confirms $455m spending spree on 15 dry bulk newbuildings Scorpio says Japanese yards to be used as well as Chinese Cyprus pledges support for shipping President tells maritime gathering that he will strengthen the sector Improved scrapping sentiment raises spectre of speculative purchasing GMS reports a disconnect between sales and local activity on subcontinent STX Pan Ocean struggles to liquidate in Hong Kong Insolvent dry bulk firm seeks creative ways to prevent vessel arrests Scorpio Bulkers buys newbuilding panamaxes from Wisdom Marine Firm signs $134m deal for two 84,000 dwt and two 81,600 dwt ships Consolidation hits smaller Greek shipping companies and older fleets Number of owners falls to 2005 level but larger outfits resist well, says Petrofin International code of conduct could confuse, says BIMCO ICoCA may confuse shipping and distract stakeholders from value of ISO PAS 28007 Soechi buys VLCC BW Luna for $36m Interest in secondhand tonnage keeps prices stable Shipping should be helped with cost of low-sulphur fuels, says Sekimizu IMO chief tells Maritime Cyprus that society as a whole should bear the financial burden of emissions curbs Asia-Europe box volumes surge 10% in August Slow economic recovery ensures volumes remain lower than in 2011 Nakilat reports dip in profits But global gas-shipping opportunities keep Qataris in buoyant mood DryShips launches equity-raising campaign Nasdaq-listed owner close to rescheduling deal with banking syndicates Samjin Shipbuilding lands order for up to four chemical tankers Anglo-Atlantic Steamship snaps up 50,000 dwt vessels for charter to Laurin Maritime HSH Nordbank ready to pull the plug Bad bank vessels to go to scrap if warehousing deals cannot be reached

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Taiwan group seeks coal supply TAIWAN's Formosa Plastics Group is calling for a tender for a monthly delivery of a Capesize-load of coal from November 2013 to March 2014, Fairplay has learnt Petredec orders four LPG tankers PETREDEC told Fairplay today it had ordered four 11,000m³ pressurised vessels at Japanese yards TAS sells vessel for $12M MALAYSIAN shipbuilder TAS Offshore said today it had sold an anchor handling tug supply vessel for around 38M ringgit ($12M) Bulker sales continue strongly DESPITE a pause in the Baltic Dry Index rally last week, secondhand bulker sales have continued unabated Keppel signs yard deal with PEMEX KEPPEL O&M has signed an MOU with Mexico's national oil company PEMEX to jointly develop, own and operate a $400M yard in Mexico Speculative recycling purchases resume in South Asia AFTER months of quiet activity, speculative purchases have returned to the South Asian ship recycling scene (bar Pakistan), with prices of over $400/lt ldt offered for vessels Tanker pools face challenges TANKER pools, once viewed as a strategy to beat chronically low freight rates, are now facing new challenges Cido Shipping sells chemical tankers THE Hong Kong unit of South Korean ship owner Cido Shipping has sold four chemical tankers en-bloc

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Opens Australia Facility Menlo Worldwide Logistics' new warehouse and office facility in Brisbane.Menlo Worldwide Logistics has opened a new multi-client warehouse and office facility outside of Brisbane, Australia, in Seventeen Mile Rocks. The 1,692 square meter (about 18,213 square foot) warehouse and 328 square meter office space is located in the Metrowest Business and... NYCT Orders Container Cranes for Waste Handling New York Container Terminal has ordered two rubber-tire gantry cranes and two rail-mounted gantry cranes from Konecranes for use in waste handling in New York. The cranes, which have a lifting capacity of 50 tons, will be used for moving containers of municipal solid waste from New York City, as part... Falling Imports Help Ease Strain on Indonesia's Economy Falling imports in August helped ease the strain on Indonesia's rupiah, which has lost 20 percent against the dollar so far this year. The declining strength of the rupiah and dropping consumer spending power as fuel prices have spiralled combined in August to enable Indonesia to post its first trade surplus... Panalpina Realigns Global Strategy With New Region Karl Weyeneth, Panalpina's new chief commercial officer.The Panalpina Group is realigning its regional setup to establish a fourth region, comprising the Middle East, Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The region, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2014. It is the supply chain management... P3 Rivals Strengthen Presence in US Trade MSC Chicago at the Port of Virginia. JOC Top 40 Container Carriers - U.S. Import Trade Lanes, First Half 2013 Full chart The P3 operating alliance of Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping and CMA CGM in the east-west container trades doesn't start until the second half of 2014, but each of the three carriers... APM Terminals Welcomes CSCL Ship in Belgium CSCL's Star at APM Terminals Zeebrugge.APM Terminals Zeebrugge in Belgium has received the first call of China Shipping Container Lines' container ship Star on the Asia/Europe Express Service 7 service. "We are extremely proud to welcome China Shipping Container Lines to our facility," said Mark Geilenkirchen, managing director of APM Terminals... US Containerized Exports Bounced Back in July U.S. containerized exports through July 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized exports inched up roughly 1 percent year-over-year in July, to 966,148 20-foot-equivalent units, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. July's slight increase was a rebound from a 4.5 percent drop in June, when exports hit their lowest level... Aviation Industry to Develop Climate Change Plan for 2020 ICAO Council President Roberto Kobeh González (second from right), 38th Assembly President Michel Wachenheim of France (third from right) and ICAO Secretary General Raymond Benjamin (top left) are congratulated by delegates and ICAO officials upon the conclusion of the 38th ICAO assembly.The United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization's member states have... Dumping Ships From East-West to North-South Trade Lanes Nearing 'Saturation' Ocean carriers' tactic of shifting surplus capacity from east-west trades to north-south routes is nearing "saturation point," according to Drewry Maritime Research. The "endless" cascading of tonnage from the main haul trades to regional routes is now "seriously haemorrhaging" freight rates in north-south services, and the rate of decline in the... Mississippi River Traffic Back to Normal After TS Karen Dissipates Graphic from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows where Tropical Storm Karen dissipated in the Gulf of Mexico. Vessel traffic on the Mississippi River has returned to normal, as remnants of Tropical Storm Karen dissipated. U.S. Coast Guard officials rescinded all restrictions on the river and area waterways at about midnight... US Government Shutdown Closes Kings Point The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., has been temporarily closed by the government's partial shutdown. Superintendent James Helis said the academy has moved its scheduled fall break from the original date of Nov. 1 to 11, and that cadets were sent home Friday through Oct. 14. The change is... US, EU Seek New Date for Canceled Trade Talks The U.S. and the European Union will today attempt to agree on a new date for trans-Atlantic trade talks, after this week's negotiations were canceled because of the partial shutdown of the U.S. government. Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Dan Mullaney is scheduled to meet with EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht...

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Nevada chops Genco stake A company that had been Genco Shipping & Trading's largest shareholder has dramatically slashed its stake in the US bulker owner. Pipeline to drive demand Demand for products tankers trading in the Atlantic Basin is poised to pop in the coming months, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday. Trojan torches bulker Greek owner Trojan Maritime has tossed its oldest bulker on the scrap heap at a time when Bangladeshi demolition prices are rising. Bahri scraps again Saudi state owner Bahri has sold the last of its veteran ro-ro cargoships, it is claimed. SALT sprinkles $450m Scorpio Bulkers has gobbled up 15 new vessels in a move worth in excess of $450m. OSC fixes VLOC finance Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has fixed up a loan to part-finance four huge new VLOCs on charter to Vale for 20 years. Nakilat sees profit rise Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) posted a rise in third quarter profit but earnings for the year to date are still down on the first nine months of 2012. Tanker attack foiled The Iranian navy has beaten back two raids by pirates on a domestic tanker in the Gulf of Aden. Genting adds $960m ship Genting Hong Kong is splashing close to $1bn on a new cruiseship for the Asian market. Arctic profits on ice AP Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Andersen believes Arctic boxship sea routes are unlikely to be commercially viable for at least 10 years. DB backs big yards Deutsche Bank has urged investors to boost their holdings in two of the world's largest shipbuilders amid a rise in newbuilding prices. Three missing in sinking A search is on for three crewmen lost when their stand-by ship sank off the Netherlands. Bodouroglou diluted Michael Bodouroglou has seen his holding in Paragon Shipping diluted by the bulker's owner's latest equity issue. Subsea 7 stocks up Norway's Subsea 7 is lining up a share buy-back of up to $200m to refill its treasury. Laurin adds tanker quartet Swedish tanker owner Laurin Maritime has signed up for its first Chinese newbuildings. MK makes it seven Singapore's MK Marine has returned to Xiamen Shipbuilding in China for more platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. Scorpio into panamaxes Scorpio Bulkers has completed a $134m swoop for four panamax newbuildings from Wisdom Marine. ABG ratings slashed India Ratings & Research (IR&R) has downgraded the debt of ABG Shipyard due to tight liquidity. Alaskan takeover sealed An Alaskan court has approved the acquisition of Northland Services by rival Alaska Marine Lines (AML). Second Gulf Nav VLCC seized Gulf Navigation has said lenders have arrested another of its VLCCs in a row over a loan default. Keppel Mexico bound Keppel Corp is teaming up with Mexican state-owned oil company Pemex to build a shipyard to build jack-up rigs. Bulker causes oil spill Vietnamese authorities are battling to prevent a environmental disaster after a bulker ran aground on Friday. Maersk gets spill fine Maersk Tankers has been fined £15,00 ($24,000) by UK authorities for polluting waters within 12 miles of its coastline. Petredec orders four Petredec continues to take advantage of low newbuilding prices with an order for four small LPG newbuildings in Japan. FSL exodus continues First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust), the Singapore-listed business trust, has seen another senior executive quit the company. VLCC sale blocked A Dutch court has refused a request by creditors of Gulf Navigation for the forced sale of a VLCC arrested in Rotterdam last month.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Cascading hurts North-South freight rates Drewry said the decision by ocean carriers to dump unwanted vessel capacity from their East-West schedules into North-South trade lanes "is now seriously hemorrhaging freight rate levels in North-South services." CTS sees signs of container upturn Safmarine MPV seeks to grow breakbulk business "2013 has been a significant year for Safmarine MPV which started with the AP Moller-Maersk Group's decision to establish the Safmarine MPV business as a separate and independent business unit within the group," a company executive said. ICAO sets 2016 for emissions program deadline Facing pressure by the European Union, which had developed and implemented its own emissions-capping plan for the airline industry, ICAO members hammered out a deal that would seemingly placate EU officials. Forwarder network to use CargoWise platform Freight expenditures up in September Money spent on domestic freight shipments rose 5.2 percent from August to September, the largest increase since March, as shipment volume rose 2.7 percent, month-over-month, according to Cass Information Systems. Government shutdown begins to impact trade DSV starts perishables service in U.K. JAL makes first Airbus order UASC ship design optimized

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OCTOBER 7, 2013
Fujairah bunker market starts the week soft South African prices also sliding. Independent players 'dumping' product Russian energy giant wants crack-down on 'shadow' bunker suppliers. Firm takes delivery of bunker-saving vessel Will add seven other vessels of same class to its fleet by the end of 2014. Prices weakening across Europe Congestion persists in Rotterdam. Infineum pulls out of marine fuels' additive market Company says it remains 'very active' in lubricants market. New team manager for BP Marine France Audouard took up his post at the beginning of October. Russian court to hear bunkering ban case Latest move in bunkering dispute sees appeal lodged at arbitration court. Dutch supplier opens new office Move in response to growing demand. US navy captain sacked as supply probe continues Commander alleged to have had links with Singapore-based Glenn Defense Marine Asia. Emulsion-fuel developer sees losses widen But Quadrise remains confident that bunker market presents it with a 'prime opportunity'. Week begins with price falls in Asian ports Supplies of marine fuel fine at ports. LNG-fuelled tugs leave shipyard Orders for similar vessels in the pipeline, says owner. 'No operational difference' in using LNG-fuelled OSVs Vessels will be able to dynamic position 14 to 17 days on LNG, says CEO of Harvey Gulf. Fuel cell technology 'not yet mature enough' for vessels Still 'an interesting technology' with many benefits, says Wallenius Marine spokesman. India shipyard in diesel electric first Scientific research platform vessel is a joint project with GE Power Conversion. Modern boxships to 'cold iron' in port The APL Savannah will start cold ironing in Los Angeles.

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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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