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BRIEFS

October 16, 2013

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Box futures pioneer Clarksons' joins others in quitting swap market Panama Canal locks shut down for short-term maintenance into November Three bulk carriers run aground in Suez Canal, blocking northbound convoy Small Sinopec tanker explodes at Ningbo berth, killing 7, causing oil spill APM Terminals signs Van Oord-BAM to start on Costa Rica box terminal K+N 9-month net profit up 23.8pc to US$485.7 million, revenue up 1.5pc Chinese premier presses for non-US trade pact signed in two years Outgoing BIMCO chief hits eco-geeks, calls for return of conferences Syrian ports operational, but most imports now shipped in overland Hawaii grand jury seeks Matson documents in Honolulu molasses spill 497-year-old Royal Mail IPO a hit - seven times oversubscribed South African August imports up 21.9pc, exports up 15pc, growth slows Kuehne + Nagel opens its 7th logistics control centre in Singapore NNR Global Logistics USA buys CargoSphere cloud rate management IT TIACA commends ICAO delay on aviation carbon emissions tax until 2020 JAL and Airbus sign landmark deal for 31 aircraft for US$9.5 billion Sichuan Airlines takes charge of first A321 with fuel-saving winglets

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Asia-Europe rates at new lows, show latest SCFI figures Average age of global fleet has dropped to lowest in recent times, says Intercargo's 'Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2012-13' report Bahri announces sale of fourth & last general cargo vessel BV to class largest containerships built in China Cargo vessel suspected to have sunk off Bengal coast Coast Guard detains US ship with weapons G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter programme GSF questions the EC on P3 Global Alliance GSI's oceanographic research vessel dedicated to the nation at Kandla Port Oct. to see significant surge in box imports into US Leather exporters scout new markets as traditional buyers stay away Bilateral trade with Asean to touch $100 bn by 2015 : PM Forex reserves rise by $1.46 bn to $277.73 bn Govt postpones premium payments for select highway projects L&T bags various projects worth INR 1,605 cr. Docks do build nations

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Second setback in CFR Marfa privatization Brokers quit container futures market Kuehne + Nagel sees substantial increase in profit Port of Guadeloupe: business development council reshuffle First speedy FELB container train from China to Poland Militzer & Münch opens new air and sea freight entity in... Damco replaces global head of finance A lot of freight despite Europe's «silly season» IAG opens new pharmaceutical centre at Heathrow PDS launches new intra-Pacific islands service FedEx unveils new packaging solution for temperature... Ontime finds new head for Innsbruck location Germany: defective tyres cause more and more breakdowns Fewer containers in port of Amsterdam Finnair Cargo appoints new GSSA in Singapore Wenn Wertvolles verreist Founder of Wascosa passed away

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Bibby Marine unit to build another SWATH survey vessel Harris Caprock lands 100 ship Carnival satcom contract Wärtsilä 50DF engines for two Chinese built LNG tankers Heidmar's Marc La Monte dies unexpectedly at 50 Rolls-Royce books first WP order from Asia DNV GL issues guidance on LNG bunkering

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TSA member carriers plan November rate increase Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers Florida governor to speak at AAPA annual convention Olympia Port Commission schedules second fuel dock project open house Government shutdown affecting Corps' permit application process

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Moody's upgrades CMA CGM Ports sale contributed to improved financial position Euronav loses $27m in third quarter Antwerp owner improves results amid persistent tanker oversupply Afweyne arrest in Brussels could trigger pirate reprisals Gangs linked to alleged leader's son could attack Belgium-flagged tonnage Is Euronav's fleet overvalued? UPDATE: Board will continue to monitor assets, but does not believe an impairment loss needs to be recorded on tankers Kuehne+Nagel predicts successful November box rates hike Trefzger predicts threefold increase on Asia-Europe trade DNV GL Group issues draft on best practice for LNG bunkering Class society seeks feedback to harmonise alternative fuel supply stations CH Offshore sues Venezuela oil firm affiliates over charters Two anchor handling tug supply vessels seized under Mareva injunction Mediterranean aframax market hit by Libya oil woes Glut of tankers competing for few cargoes Kuehne+Nagel reports 'weak' box growth But forwarder gains market share in the transatlantic and transpacific trades Cargotec lowers profit forecasts Slippage in ship deliveries affects its MacGregor subsidiary CSCL to gain $142m from selling terminal unit to Hong Kong affiliate Deal will transfer ownership to a China Shipping Group port investment vehicle Pacific Basin hires Citigroup to sound out buyers for its towage business Search is in preliminary stages, says Hong Kong-listed company Marc La Monte Colleagues pay tribute to chief executive of Economou-Morgan Stanley tanker venture DSME wins $1.2bn order for two drillships Deal with Africa-based owner brings offshore division's tally to $7.5bn so far this year

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Cargotec warns on MacGregor unit's profits CARGOTEC of Finland today reduced its full-2013 guidance for its MacGregor unit because of continued slippage in merchant ship deliveries Big Mouth, big sting A MAN who billed himself as one of Somalia's most powerful pirate leaders is reportedly under arrest Belgium after a sting operation OSG builds cash cushion TANKER owner OSG continues to bolster its cash on positive operating results during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, an SEC filing revealed today Indians: prove arms on ship were legal AN INDIAN Coast Guard official told Fairplay today that the owner of an arrested security ship must produce arms permits to get it released Box derivatives bogged down FREIGHT hedging in the box trades is lagging despite increased volatility in spot rates, forcing several brokers to quit the business More smuggled migrants arrive in Italy MORE THAN 200 migrants have reportedly arrived in ports in eastern Sicily after being rescued this weekend by an Italian merchant ship and by Italy's coastguards 11 cyclones seen for Oz WEATHER authorities have predicted that 11 cyclones are likely to affect Australia in the six-month season that starts next month Drybulk recovery sparks asset value rise RECOVERY in drybulk rates has triggered a rise in asset values that now embraces all segments of the sector, said a shipbroker report issued today China-Taiwan trade rises TRADE between Taiwan and China climbed 23.1% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2013, Beijing said CMES sells two tankers SHANGHAI-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping said it has sold a VLCC and another tanker for a total of Rmb142.63M ($23.58M) Pacific Basin 'sounding out' selling unit HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin Shipping today confirmed it is seeking to sell its towage business Chinese builders lag far short of capacity CHINA'S shipbuilding industry operated at just 75% of their overall capacities at the end of 2012, a government circular said today

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Container Volume Continues to Build at Port of Los Angeles Containerized imports in Los Angeles continued to build in September for the peak shipping season, reaching a monthly high of 370,785 20-foot-equivalent container units. The September volume was slightly larger than the previous monthly high recorded in July, although imports were down 3.75 percent from September 2012. Year-over-year container volumes in Los... CSX's Net Income Climbs CSX today reported third quarter profit of $463 million, up 1.7 percent from $455 million in the same period last year. The quarterly performance was supported by "strong" operating results and higher revenues that included benefits from customer contract settlements, CSX said in a written statement. Quarterly revenue was $3 billion,... Port of Charleston's Container Volume Rises 3.3 Percent South Carolina Inland Port in Greer, S.C.The South Carolina Ports Authority handled 133,011 20-foot-equivalent units in September, partially driving a 3.3 percent increase in container volume in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. From July through September, the Port of Charleston moved 413,818 TEUs, including exports of 216,680 TEUs, up... Trans-Pacific Carriers Target Nov. 15 Rate Hike The discussion group representing shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific has recommended a guideline calling for a rate increase of $400 per 40-foot container to take effect on Nov. 15. The Transpacific Stabilization agreement suggested that the rate increase would cover imports from all origins in Asia to all destinations in... J.B. Hunt Transport Services' Profit Up in Third Quarter J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $89.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of 75 cents, compared with $78.2 million, or 65 cents per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Quarterly revenue for the motor carrier, No. 3 in JOC's... Los Angeles and Long Beach Seek to Build Reefer Business While Controlling Electricity Costs Rich Dines wants more reefer cargo moving across the docks in Long Beach. Dines, a member of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commission and a longshoreman, says San Pedro Bay ports aren't as competitive as they need to be to grab the increased business, and he supports fee adjustments that... Investors, Rivals Eye Vitran Canada as Stock Price Climbs A battle may be brewing for the Canadian business of trucking operator Vitran, which this month sold its ailing U.S. less-than-truckload business. Nova Scotia-based investment firm Clarke, which has clashed with Vitran's board of directors in the past, last week paid about $1.79 million for nearly 338,000 shares of Vitran stock,... Maersk Line Plans US-Asia Rate Hike for Mid-November Maersk Line will attempt to raise rates for shipments on its trade from the U.S. to Far East Asia, effective Nov. 15: From the U.S. West Coast and inland points to the Far East, the increase will be $80 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube and 45-foot container. From... Kuehne + Nagel's Earnings Up, But Container Volume Stalls Kuehne + Nagel's third-quarter earnings increased 8.3 percent year-over-year, even as the Swiss logistics giant's core ocean container business stalled as it prioritized profit ahead of volume. Earnings before interest and taxes rose to 195 million Swiss francs (about US$215 million) in the three months through the end of September, from... Teamsters Threaten Strike Against Canadian National The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents about 3,300 conductors, trainmen, yardmen and traffic coordinators at Canadian National, is gearing up for a strike or lockout in its relations with the Class I railroad on Oct. 28. Ongoing talks, following the expiration of the union members' contract on July 22, broke... Belgium Arrests Alleged Pirate Boss in Movie Sting A suspected Somali pirate chief has been arrested in Belgium after he was lured to the country by police posing as filmmakers who wanted him to star in a documentary about his exploits. Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as "Afweyne" or "Big Mouth," allegedly has pocketed millions of dollars in ransom payments... Alitalia Bailout Under Fire Alitalia, Italy's national airline, averted bankruptcy after shareholders agreed to a €500 million ($675 million) government-led bailout, but European Union regulators could yet veto the deal. International Airlines Group, parent of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, claims the rescue breaches EU state aid rules and has urged the European Commission to... Private Firms to the Rescue During Government Shutdown Where to find private-sector substitutes for U.S. government publications and data during the shutdownOne of the consequences of the prolonged U.S. government shutdown is the suspension of federal transportation and trade data releases. For some companies, these releases are an essential part of conducting business by providing information on market... XLProjects gains Salammbo Group in Tunisia and Lybia Salammbo Group is a freight forwarding agent headquartered at Tripoli and having branches covering almost Libyan ports. Their dedicated team of professional, well experienced personnel contribute their fullest efforts in performing their duties to accomplish all shipping related matters, yielding successful results. They are committed give an excellent service at competitive rates... Boskalis completes sale of SMIT Gladstone towage operation to Smit Lamnalco Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has successfully completed the sale of its Australian harbor towage business to its strategic partner Smit Lamnalco. The sale had already been announced in August 2013 as part of a strategic realignment of the towage activities. Boskalis received USD 55 million in cash for all the... Pacer Announces Addition of Experienced Executive as the General Director of Sales for Mexico DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacer International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACR), the North American freight transportation and global logistics services provider, announced the addition of Raul Rodriguez Hernandez as General Director Mexico Sales for Stacktrain Mexico de R.L. de C.V., a Pacer subsidiary. In his new role, Mr. Rodriguez Hernandez will be responsible for leading... Celtic International Hires Thomas Lohan as Vice President of Operations CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celtic International today announced that Thomas Lohan has joined the company as senior vice president of operations. Lohan will be responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations and will report to President Steve Golich. Prior to joining Celtic, Lohan served as director of operations, logistics and distribution at Quad Logistics... Intra-Asia Slowdown Prompting Strategic Rethink Lower demand growth and freight rates are forcing "rational" intra-Asia shipping lines to cooperate to optimize opportunities and avoid sinking into the red, according to one leading executive. Speaking to JOC earlier this month, Tim Wickmann, CEO of MCC Transport, A.P. Moller-Maersk's Singapore-based intra-Asia operator, said overall intra-Asia cargo volumes had only...

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
EURN takes aim at 'eco' Euronav is looking to equip all of its suezmaxes and VLCCs with a device designed to reduce fuel consumption, it told investors Tuesday. Euronav reduces loss Euronav failed to shed the red in the third quarter but the deficit was not as deep as many market forecasters had expected. Boskalis offloads Oz tugs Royal Boskalis Westminster has completed the sale of its Australian harbour towage business to partner Smit Lamnalco. Canada's ferry bid A new group of investors is trying to re-launch a fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver in Canada. Navios panamax fixed Navios Maritime Partners has found initial employment for a newly-arrived bulker. Thai tanker fleeced A Thai International Tankers vessel that hasn't been heard from in days was hijacked by pirates who stripped it of its cargo. Chances missed? Concerns over defective hatches on the livestock carrier Danny FII were raised by flag state Panama three days before it set sail on its fatal final voyage in 2009. Bibby unit books another Bibby Line unit Osiris Projects has logged an order for a second specialist survey vessel at a French shipyard. 2Go: not our fault Philippines owner 2Go has blamed a rival owner for the fatal sinking of its ferry St Thomas Aquinas. Busted in Brussels A Somali branded one of the country's most powerful pirate leaders has been arrested at an airport in Belgium. Lauritzen in sales race Loss-making Danish owner J Lauritzen needs to complete asset disposals to avoid a breach of bank covenants, according to Sweden's SEB Enskilda. STX O&S seeks funds Ailing shipyard STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has launched a fundraiser on the Korean Stock Exchange. Bingo crew rescued India's coast guard has rescued all 18 crew from a Taiwanese cargoship that sank on Saturday in cyclone Phailin. A tonic for Teekay An expected resolution to a couple of troublesome loans with TMT has contributed to an upgrade for Teekay Tankers. Italy faces ports strike Italian ports look likely to be shut down for a day next month in a dispute over workers' collective labour agreement. Bulker hit by blaze The crew of a Taiwanese bulker have been safely evacuated from their burning ship off China. Survey ship freed Venezuela has released a Malaysian survey vessel after intensive diplomatic efforts by the South East Asian country's government. Rio Tinto hits record Rio Tinto has reported record iron ore shipments for the third quarter of 2013 with further progress expected as fresh capacity comes on line. Xinle bags LNG carrier China's Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group has won its first order for an LNG carrier from a domestic operator. PNSC in Sri Lanka deal Pakistan's ports and shipping minister has claimed a breakthrough deal for state owner Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) with Sri Lanka. Daewoo's double Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has added two more lucrative drillships to its orderbook. Platten gets top UK job Guy Platten has been appointed as the new chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping. OOIL outshines NOL RS Platou Markets believes OOIL is in a better position to ride out the recovery than its Asian rival Neptune Orient Lines (NOL). Open to offers Pacific Basin is looking to exit the towage business and concentrate on the dry bulk sector it emerged Tuesday. SLNG chills gas carrier Singapore LNG (SLNG) Corp has performed its first vessel cool-down service since coming on-line in May 2013.

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Maersk raising U.S.-Far East rates For exports to the Far East moving through U.S. West Coast ports, the general rate increase is $80 for 20-foot dry boxes and $100 for other size dry boxes, including 40-footers, 40-foot high cubes, and 45-foot high cubes. Air cargo propels K+N results For the first nine months of the year, the Swiss forwarder saw earnings before taxes increase by 6 percent to CHF$561 million ($612.83 million) over the same period last year, despite reduced volume in its sea freight business. Air France-KLM group maintains cargo focus The airline holding company said its subsidiaries are making serious efforts to improve cargo service despite the recent announcement that Air France and KLM will phase out their four Boeing 747 all-cargo planes by 2015. TNT Express expands morning delivery service Cathay completes move to new cargo terminal Clarkson exits container freight derivatives business Work proceeding at new Liverpool terminal Rail pricing steady despite challenges, study finds Railroad carriers are keeping prices steady despite uncertainty in the market stemming from the weak economy, modal shift and political factors, according to a recent survey of rail shippers conducted by Cowen and Co. cargo-partner adds Vietnam location Clarification: Cold train transload Washington Notebook: Shutdown halts DOE diesel index

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Bunker market quiet in Fujairah 380 cSt material managed to gain only half a dollar in Fujairah. Prices soft across Europe Congestion easing up in Rotterdam. Class society adds to LNG guidelines debate DNV GL invites comments on recommended practice document. 'Inherent dangers' limit prospects for Arctic shipping routes 'The ships aren't ready, support facilities and port infrastructure aren't in place, and the risks haven't been figured out.' More orders for Wartsila dual fuels Chinese shipyards make dual-fuel engine orders. New trader manager for Bomin International Former ship, insurance broker to oversee all of Bomin International's trading offices. Bunker prices lack direction in Asian trade While offices in Singapore closed for a public holiday. Omani player restarts operations Barging service should follow in November. New trader at Monjasa Wajdi Elhakim has experience as a key account manager and bunker trader. Valve manufacturer partners Japanese distributor To aid expansion in the Far East. US firm buys sulphur-screening equipment To test effectiveness of fuel purification system. China issues next year's fuel oil import quota Volume remains the same as in previous years. US offshore firm in major transaction LNG-fuelled vessels are 'future of vessel support services', says CEO. Bunker tanker returns to Kaliningrad Vessel is able to supply 380 cSt grade and MGO.

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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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