BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 10, 2013

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Fire rages at front end of MOL Comfort despite efforts to quell it Tianjin's 6-month container throughput up 11.1pc to 6.5 million TEU Containership under pirate control off Somalia sinks in heavy weather Maersk takes on world's biggest box ship - 18,270-TEU Mc-Kinney Moller Emma Maersk will find her Sea Queen throne usurped by new 18,270-TEUer Hewlett Packard to build Chongqing intermodal hub and use rail to Europe Eastbound transpac trade upgraded to 3pc growth on new China numbers ATA study shows American trucking to take 70.8pc of freight volume APL Logistics launches online sales channel for Walmart in Mexico Port of Mumbai's box volume falls 33pc to 9,972 TEU in May CEVA builds chemical storage facility at multi-user centre in Spain Port Everglades dredging moves one step closer after 17 years of red tape Macau aviation sector to work with Guangzhou's Nansha on logistics Sichuan starts cooperation between bonded zone and airport customs Trucking firms more profitable than air cargo carriers, IATA finds

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JULY 9, 2013
ICTT achieves another landmark as first vessel of Maersk Line s FW1 service berths Fire breaks out on broken MOL Comfort SPNM conducts second workshop on Bill of Lading & Disputes Suez Canal seeing low vessel transits due to toll increase TSA announces fresh rate hike from Aug. 1 India & Japan seek new pricing formula to reduce LNG import costs in Asia Dighi Port successfully handles largest Capesize vessel ICTT achieves another landmark as first vessel of Maersk Line s FW1 service berths New Mangalore Port seeing record box vessel calls Cost of imports set to rise on weak rupee Indian economy to recover, says OECD INR recovers after sinking below 61 Infrastructure Update

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JULY 9, 2013
Bollinger appoints Richard K. Murphy as senior manager Chouest rolls out major expansion plans Watson to quit BSEE to lead ABS Americas Stena Oil protests São Tomé "show trial," ship... Meridian Ocean signs with Rainmaker Schettino trial postponed because of lawyers' strike MOL Comfort still burning Dockwise books $175 million in new contracts Pirate-held vessel sinks in rough seas Lloyd Werft to build pipelay/construction vessel Thordon launches ThorPlas-Blue for deck machinery

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JULY 9, 2013
Crowley completes purchase of Anderes Oil in Ketchikan Port of Coos Bay selling surplus concrete dock floats Jimi Hendrix exhibit added to Sea-Tac Airport music program Mitsui bulk vessel rescues four adrift in small boat Greenbrier Companies releases third fiscal quarter numbers

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JULY 9, 2013
Reederei Buss bank deal stalls threat of foreclosure Nine vessels from its managed fleet will be auctioned in Rotterdam next week Albedo will be left to rot and crew's families will receive no compensation Lack of insurance means there is little to do from a liability perspective MSC linked to 18,000 teu charter deal Details of new DSME order remain sketchy Lloyd's Register wins Singapore LNG bunkering contract Class society supports city state's ambition to be a leading supplier of cleaner fuel CSC Phoenix faces lawsuits from sister firms Nanjing Tanker wins pre-trial lien attachments to two barges Rongsheng's crucible Shipyard needs to make a stand to stop its reputational drift Containers burn out on MOL Comfort Indian Coast Guard and salvors fight the fire for a fourth day in heavy seas MSC joins box lines' August rate push But Maersk is tight-lipped about its Asia-Europe pricing plans Wisdom Marine vessel arrested in Singapore over $7,000 claim Taiwanese carrier expresses surprise at legal action over relatively small sum Ceyhan will resume aframax crude shipments this week Tankers wait to load after sabotaged pipeline halts exports for three weeks Freight rates stand or fall on supply and demand, says Drewry Market conditions override carriers' price hikes Bunkers but no water and no escape yet for stranded A Whale seafarers Liberian Registry calls on TMT to repatriate crew after owner delivers fuel MOL tests new NOx system Selective catalytic reduction system developed in partnership with Namura APL Logistics launches Walmart online channel Mexico warehouse will manage 20,000 product lines STX Offshore & Shipbuilding found not liable for Vale Beijing damage Shipyard seeks to recover costs from sister firm STX Pan Ocean after $47m claim

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JULY 9, 2013
Sibling groups sue Changhang Phoenix SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix has been sued by two sibling companies to pay 22.8M yuan ($3.7M) in overdue fees Many boxes on MOL Comfort burned out MANY containers on the deck of MOL Comfort's bow section have been burned out, the broken box ship's owner told Fairplay today Maybank warns on NOL's 2013 profits MAYBANK Kim Eng graded NOL's share rating down to 'hold' from 'buy' today, on the expectation that 2013 losses will hover about $182M Lawyers strike, delaying Schettino's trial THE TRIAL of Francesco Schettino, captain of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, has been postponed until 17 July - because of a strike by Italian lawyers China, Switzerland sign free trade deal CHINA has sealed a free trade agreement with Switzerland Legal charter offered LAWYERS are being invited to subscribe to a new charter aimed at enabling seafarers to get legal advice at reasonable price Jakarta addresses chronic port congestion JAKARTA is setting up a panel to push for reduced Indonesian port congestion in Jakarta CMES falls into red SHANGHAI-listed CMES, the government-owned drybulker, gas carrier and tanker operator, said today it sank into the red in 1H13 Propane arrives at Tianjin JAPAN'S LPG trader Eneos Globe said today it has delivered Tianjin Bohai Chemical Industry's first propane shipment IKK seeks to raise $55M JAPAN'S gas and chemical shipping specialist Iino Kaiun Kaisha said it aims to raise ¥5.5Bn ($55M) from selling 9.57M treasury shares Idle box fleet nudges up THE TOLL of box ships without charter or service assignment rose in the second half of June for the first time in three months, a sector analyst said today Migrant surge stirs Oz fight TWO RESCUES in one week off the Java coast involving merchant vessels have sparked debate in Australia and Indonesia as Australia's national election nears STX O&S ruled off hook on Vale Beijing STX OFFSHORE & Shipbuilding is not liable for damages sustained to the Valemax ore carrier Vale Beijing Yard gap widens in China BETTER financing terms and government backing is causing a widening gap between government-owned and private Chinese yards, said UOB Kay Hian Securities today

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JULY 9, 2013
Electronics Exports Boosted Taiwan's Trade Figures in June The value of Taiwan's exports grew 8.6 percent year-on-year last month to US$26.48 billion, as shipments of electronic products and minerals rose 10.9 percent and 39.4 percent respectively, according to the Ministry of Finance. Exports of electronics were valued at US$7.6 billion, the third-highest amount ever recorded in a single month. The... Australia's Trade Surplus Widened in May Australia recorded a seasonally adjusted trade surplus of A$670 million (about US$615.9 million) in May, increasing 292 percent or $458.7 million on the revised $157.2 million surplus in April, marking the nation's fourth consecutive monthly trade surplus. The value of exports rose 3.6 percent or $840.2 million month-over-month to $24.3 billion.... Hapag-Lloyd Launches Mexico-Jamaica Feeder Service Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a fortnightly feeder service between Puerto Progreso, Mexico, and Kingston, Jamaica, which will enable transshipments to and from Asia, Europe and the Americas using the container line's trans-Pacific, trans-Atlantic and intra-Americas routes. The new service will also allow Hapag-Lloyd to offer inland services to destination within the Yucatan... DAT Predicts Robust Summer Truck Demand Truck tonnage should remain unusually robust this summer, buoyed by construction and manufacturing activity and resilient consumer confidence, said Mark Montague, industry rate analyst at DAT. "If your drivers and dispatchers were expecting to take a vacation in the slow season, they might wait until August. Or December," Montague said in... Court Confirms ILWU Must Pay for Damages at Longview The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district judge's order that two locals of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union pay damages to the National Labor Relations Board and an employer in connection with union picketing that turned violent at the Port of Longview, Wash., Metropolitan News-Enterprise... Port of Virginia Handled Record Container Traffic in FY2013 The Port of Virginia handled 175,864 20-foot-equivalent units in June, up 4.4 percent or 7,434 units compared with June 2012, wrapping up the port's best fiscal year ever. Export TEUs in June tallied 93,020, while import TEUs were 89,635, year-over-year gains of 3.8 percent and 5.1 percent respectively. June's totals also closed... Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, NYK Line Switch Florida Call on Gulf Atlantic Express Service Hapag-Lloyd and its partners OOCL and NYK Line have decided to shift the South Florida call on the Gulf Atlantic Express service from Miami to Port Everglades. Florida International Terminal is the new terminal operator and stevedore for the service, which employs five 3,237-TEU container ships. "The GAX service offers our customers an additional well-established... WCI: Trans-Pacific Westbound Rates Up 6.5 Percent World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Trans-Pacific westbound rates from Los Angeles to Shanghai rose in the week of July 4, their first increase in 10 weeks, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. Eastbound Europe-to-Asia rates weakened despite a proposed July 1 general rate increase. Despite the... FedEx Opens New Stations in North Rhine-Westphalia And Creates Jobs COLOGNE, July 8, 2013-FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX), has opened new stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, thereby increasing its number of employees in this German state by 150 to around 750 in total in the past two years. The transport company announced that over the past four... Employers Blame Fraud for ILWU Medical Claims Issues The dispute over dockworker medical claims that produced a labor shortage at some West Coast ports on Monday resulted from alleged fraud and abuse of the waterfront contract rather than incompetence on the part of the benefits plan administrator, the employers' association stated today. Jim McKenna, president of the Pacific Maritime... Hactl Air Cargo Import Volume Falls 15 Percent Hactl Air Cargo Volume Full-size image Air cargo imports handled by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd. declined year-over-year in June, falling 15 percent to 49.4 million kilograms from 58 million in June 2012. Overall air cargo volume fell 3.2 percent as a result, to 169.4 million kilograms. The overall import tonnage was 9.7... Canada's Tariff Elimination Holds Potential for US Firms Canada is cutting tariffs on imported baby clothingThe Canadian government will no longer impose tariffs on imported baby clothes and selected sports equipment. Royal assent has been given to Bill C-60, the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1. Division 1 of Part 3 of that legislation makes the changes to the... NY-NJ Port Terminals Say They're Attacking Delays Container terminal officials in the Port of New York and New Jersey said they're sensitive to port truckers' problems and are working to eliminate delays and congestion aggravated by volume shifts and seasonal labor shortages at the East Coast's busiest port. "We clearly recognize we have an obligation to get it... Long Beach Harbor Commission Names Michael Gold Director of Communications and Community Relations The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has selected Michael Gold as Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Port of Long Beach, beginning in mid-July. The Board voted Gold to the post at their July 1 meeting, following a six-month search to replace Heather Morris, who retired after heading... FMCSA Grants Livestock Truckers Waiver From Hours of Service Rule As temperatures rise, truck drivers hauling livestock will get a 90-day reprieve from a 30-minute rest break provision of the new hours of service rules. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said July 8 it will grant the temporary exemption "to ensure the well-being of the nation's livestock" during transport. The... Oregon Eyes First-in-Nation Road Usage Charge The Oregon State Legislature has passed legislation to establish a road usage charge system for transportation funding, which is expected to be signed by Oregon's Gov. John Kitzhaber in "coming days." SB810 will authorize the Oregon Department of Transportation to assess a charge of 1.5 cents per mile for up to... Customs Broker Gets Jail Sentence for Fraud Scheme Gerardo Chavez, 42, the former president of the San Diego Customs Broker Association, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar commercial fraud scheme to evade paying duties on goods imported into the U.S. In addition to the prison term, Chavez was ordered by... 123Loadboard.com Increases Trucking Industry Health Awareness at Tough Mudder Event Montreal, QC (PRWEB) July 09, 2013 123Loadboard.com^TM, a leading freight matching service for the trucking industry, participated in Tough Mudder for a second year running to promote health and wellness in the trucking industry and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. "Having participated for a second year running, Tough Mudder is definitively the...

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JULY 9, 2013
SCF to float in New York? Sovcomflot's long-delayed partial privatisation could eventually happen in New York and not in London as previously suggested, according to reports in Russia. Boost for UDSC Ukraine is boosting the share capital of shipowner Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDSC). Vipco nears target Vietnam Petroleum Transport (Vipco) has achieved 98% of its annual profit aim in the first six months. Baltic's buy a hit Baltic Trading's $41m return to the sale and purchase market has won support on Wall Street. CNCo makes US move China Navigation Co (CNCo) has expanded its presence in the Pacific after taking full control of San Francisco-based Polynesia Line (PLL). Aframax coup for Cosco Cosco Corp (Singapore) has announced three new orders worth more than $210m, including aframax tankers. Geden sells again? Geden Lines is tipped to have sold off its third ship in just a couple of weeks. Victory for Rongsheng Rongsheng Heavy Industries has finally seen off a legal threat from shareholder Aegon over an aborted takeover in 2012. GMS books one more Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Marine Services (GMS) is adding another self-elevating support vessel (SESV) to its fleet. Concordia trial delayed The trial of Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has been postponed in Italy due to a lawyers' strike. Stena ships to stay put Swedish charterer Stena Oil has reacted angrily to plans by authorities in Sao Tome and Principe to keep hold of two tankers involved in a "smuggling" case while the crews fly home. Ariston swerves STX bullet Ariston Shipping of Greece has found work for a handymax bulker after its previous charter with STX Pan Ocean fell through. Dockwise bags $175m deals Dutch outfit Dockwise has secured two new contracts for the world's largest semi-submersible heavylift vessel. GSI faces long wait Guangzhou Shipyard International will have to wait a long time before the addition of Longxue Shipbuildng makes a positive contribution to its bottom line, a leading analyst says. Daewoo books box giants Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won an order for three huge new containerships worth KRW 481.2m ($422m). Rongsheng faces red run China Rongsheng Heavy Industries will remain in the red for the next three years as the absence of any fresh contracts in 2013 hurts its bottom line, Barclays Capital believes. MSC heads to Somalia Swiss container line MSC has launched a link from Somalia to Belgium. Tian quits Sinotrans Sinotrans Shipping boss Tian Zhongshan has resigned after 10 years at the top. Caspar orders 10 Azerbaijan's state shipowner Caspian Shipping (Caspar) has placed its first new ship orders at a domestic shipyard. Fire still raging Bad weather is making it difficult for salvors and the Indian Coast Guard to extinguish the fire burning on the forward section of the severed boxship MOL Comfort (built 2008). FSL teams with Teekay Singapore-based First Ship Lease says that Teekay Chartering will assume commercial management of the first of two tankers it has taken back from troubled Turkish owner Geden. Su saves Whale Taiwanese shipowner Nobu Su's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) has won a last-minute temporary stay of execution for its combination carrier C Whale (built 2010) in Singapore.

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JULY 9, 2013
MOL announces transpacific personnel changes Swire acquires rest of Polynesia Line China Navigation has held a 13 percent interest in PLL since 1979, and now has acquired the remaining 87 percent. Swire said management of PLL will remain in San Francisco and Interocean Steamship Corp. will continue. Truck spot rates rise in June In June, truck spot rates for van, flatbed and refrigerated loads rose when compared to May's results, and spot market capacity declined by 18 percent, but costs didn't increase as much as anticipated, according to a DAT analysis. Washington Notebook: CBP to launch next-gen C-TPAT portal... and more MOL Comfort blaze continues Hapag-Lloyd switching Florida ports Priceline approach to cargo movement The Website OneMorePallet.com boasts a "name-your-price" payment option that then matches shippers with truckers who have available capacity and are looking for cargo, saving shippers time and money with their searches. Analyst says container carriers stuck in GRI 'rut' U.S. meat exports hurt by Russian ban Russia's chief sanitary inspector complained to the Moscow Times newspaper that the United States was trying to use political and administrative pressure to overturn the ban instead of going to an international court. Maersk hikes rate on cargo moving from Miami to Panama Great Lakes ore shipments down in June Aloha Cargo to hire 50 for new facility NY/NJ tops on Jones Lang LaSalle seaport index Australian retailer uses Descartes for online grocery growth Pilots complete cross-country solar flight DB Schenker formalizes presence in Laos

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JULY 9, 2013
Can Ertem joins OI New addition will bolster management team, says CEO. Demand picks up in Fujairah Middle East hub reports 'ample avails'. European IFO prices show little movement WTI showed losses in early trading. Japanese fuel oil demand set to fall further Moves underway to restart more of the country's nuclear power stations. Market-based measures no threat to developing countries New study has found that market-based measures for shipping emissions will not hurt poorer economies. Port operations can be 'dramatically more sustainable' Battery-power vessel drives innovation. Bunker companies have skills to benefit from LNG bunkering Potential is there, says Singapore-based player. Asian IFO prices fall slightly Smooth supplies reported across key ports in the region. Stena Oil accuses West African state of 'piracy' Imprisoned captains are 'victims of an unscrupulous government trying to enrich itself by confiscating assets from foreign businesses'. LR and MPA team up on LNG bunkering standards Aim is to support Singapore in developing LNG bunkering infrastructure. Alfa Laval applying for scrubber patent Patent concerns a 'cleaning apparatus for gas scrubber fluid', says US Patent & Trademark office. Start of bunkering ops at Hambantota further delayed Bunkering operations now expected to commence from August. GE reiterates commitment to power 'tomorrow's fleets' 'We see the whole ship,' says marine vertical leader at GE Power Conversion. Fjord Line receives delivery of LNG-fuelled cruise vessel Delivery will 'set standard for similar projects to come', says shipyard director.

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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:
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	-	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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