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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 17, 2013

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HK port falls 5.4pc in September to 1.8 million TEU, Singapore up 4.1pc China Shipping Prosperity Index returns to positive territory China's rail freight ends decline in third quarter in wake of reforms Weak markets bring carrier cost cuts that save US$5.5 billion in fuel New attacks show Somali pirates are less impressed with guards and some will put up a real fight Cargotec lower profit outlook for FY2013 IMF forecast suggests balanced, but slower growth for global logistics Multitrade Spain delivers heavy consignment of pipes and palettes from Spain to Nigeria EU goes to WTO to ask for adjudication on Russian car recycling tax US$50 million in Florida port projects closer to shovel-readiness American Airlines September volume up 7.5pc to 146,690 million ton miles Brussels Airport September cargo off 1.6pc, budget carriers did best Lufthansa Cargo hopes to resume Chongqing service, adds Lima stops Air France-KLM drastic staff cuts not enough to turn corner: CAPA Air Cargo Global said to be successor of insolvent Air Cargo Germany

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
BIMCO & others significantly update laytime definitions Carrier & NVOCC profits & volumes marked by stability, volatility Cost control, higher regulation & owner/manager partnerships seen as way forward Kalmar introduces world's first real hybrid straddle & shuttle carriers for container handling Ocean carriers are doing some things right to secure profitability, says Drewry report Seized US ship in Indian waters for nearly a month Services to merge on key route India to top infra goods importer list by 2020 Odisha ports limp back to normalcy F1 cars efficiently handled at India's largest air cargo facility Foreign investment being sought for TN, Odisha mega power projects Govt considering duty concessions for SEZ units to sell in DTA IIFC (UK) to fund infra projects in India Nalco & GMDC to set up INR 15k cr. project near Mundra

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Maersk Line Limited's Reinhart to retire EBDG, Gulf Island Fabricators partner on OSV design Color Line to retrofit three more ships with scrubbers Euronav: Best VLCC eco-gains from retrofits, not newbuilds CIT Maritime Finance looks to get into leasing Fassmer to build Germany's first LNG fueled ferry OceanSaver BWT gets AMS approval Transocean back at DSME for another drillship Smit Lamnalco takes over Gladstone towage business

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Corps' Northwest Division head promoted to Brigadier General TSA member carriers eye rate boost for some commodities CSX Corp. releases third quarter numbers Coast Guard allowing vessels to operate with expired documents AAPA teaming with Green Marine for industry environmental sustainability

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
AIS can no longer be trusted, says hacking expert But Lloyd's List Intelligence is confident that it can spot hoaxes EU maintains state-aid guidelines Shipping industry can rely on a stable tax regime, says Moore Stephens Ship arrest in India raises questions about state jurisdiction AdvanFort-owned fishery-protection vessel and 35 crew held in Tuticorin South Korea ramps up seaborne LNG imports Prospect of new demand growth as key Asian importer seeks alternative to nuclear power Computer experts demonstrate AIS vulnerability to hackers IT security specialists show they can make any vessel appear to be anywhere in the world P3 could bring more price wars and rates volatility Alphaliner analyst sounds a warning to carriers but sees opportunities for shippers Low rates threaten transpacific service levels Most carriers are operating at a loss despite healthy volume growth More boxships idle ahead of winter lull Rise in laid-up fleet reflects planned fourth-quarter cancellations Alliances make Evergreen 'a small player' World's fourth-largest box line plays down impact of 24-vessel orderbook DVB sees light at the end of tunnel for chemtankers Modest 2% fleet growth boosts recovery prospects Mølgaard takes top finance role at Damco Shake-up brings logistics firm into join Services and Other Shipping division Los Angeles reports 5% fall in box throughput West coast hub continues downward spiral Brussels set to reveal new infrastructure funding Latest funds to improve east-west links DSME wins second drillship order Transocean unit worth $725m is attached to Chevron contract Singapore posts box volumes up 4% in September Shanghai reports flat volumes year on year with a slight drop compared to August Greece urged to develop shipping strategy to save economy Industry must make more effort to drive recovery, says Boston Consulting Five ships detained by UK September seizures join four vessels still held from previous months

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
TSA targets westbound container rates LINERS said today they will seek westbound trans-Pacific increases of up to $200 per feu by 15 November for certain commodities Euronav, still reeling, sounds 'eco' ship alert ANTWERP tanker group Euronav warned fellow operators today against investing in 'eco' ships and blamed a continuing capacity glut for 3Q13 losses of $27.14M Excel returns to operating profits GABRIEL Panayotides-led Excel Maritime has posted its first monthly operating profits since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a new court filing has revealed Dar es Salaam goes 24-7 TANZANIA'S Dar es Salaam port is taking steps to clear cargo faster, the government said China coal imports rise 38% CHINESE customs said today coal imports rose 38% year-on-year to 25.7M tonnes in September TSA seeks box rate rise LINERS in the Asia/US trades said they are again seeking higher rates to help cover rising costs Ex-VINALINES chairman again accused DUONG Chi Dong, the former chairman of VINALINES, has been newly accused by Vietnam's government Oz identifies ID scam AUSTRALIAN authorities issued an alert today after uncovering a maritime security card and employment scam in the cruise sector Cebu disaster inquiry points to human error A PHILIPPINES Maritime Industry Authority inquiry has found that human error might have caused the fatal Cebu collision STX seeks lower payments on bonds STX CORP has met holders of maturing corporate bonds and warranted bonds to discuss debt restructuring proposals

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Port Everglades to Get More Expansion Funds Florida's Port EvergladesFlorida Gov. Rick Scott pledged that he would ask the Florida legislature to include $14.7 million in funding for Port Everglades' Southport Turning Notch project. The new funds, which will bring the amount committed to the project to $71.4 million, will enable the port to more than double the... Federal Court Issues Injunction Against ILWU Pickets of Barge Line A U.S. district court in Oregon on Oct. 15 issued a preliminary injunction intended to prevent the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from picketing a barge company that shuttles grain on the Snake and Columbia rivers to the Marubeni-Columbia Grain elevator in Portland. Judge Ann Aiken stated that the ILWU demonstrations,... Asia Leads Charge in Infrastructure Trade China and India are tipped to overtake the U.S. as the lead importers of goods tied to infrastructure projects by the end of this decade, according to a new trade forecast by analysts at HSBC. The trade forecast also showed that total trade linked to infrastructure will triple by 2030,... HSBC Survey Predicts US Exports Will Rise HSBC said top growth sectors for U.S. exports will include industrial machinery and transport equipment.U.S. business leaders expect export volumes to rise in the second half of 2013, as global economic conditions improve and demand for infrastructure goods rises, according to a survey by HSBC North America. HSBC said its trade... JOC Honors APM Terminals Yokohama for Port Productivity JOC CEO Gavin Carter and Steen Knudsen, regional chief operating officer for the Asia-Pacific at APM Terminals. Photo: Rhiannon James.SHENZHEN, China - JOC Group Inc., parent company of The Journal of Commerce and joc.com, on Wednesday recognized APM Terminals Yokohama as the world's most productive terminal for 2012. Gavin Carter, CEO... Alibaba.com Partners with The JOC to Bring More High-value Content to Its Community of Buyers Hangzhou, September 24, 2013 - Alibaba.com (www.alibaba.com), the leading global e-commerce platform for small businesses, this month sealed a partnership with JOC Group, Inc. to introduce the latter's proprietary logistics and global trade-related content in the "Trade Intelligence" section of the Alibaba.com Buyer Community. Headquartered in the US, The JOC is... TSA Westbound to Hike US-Asia Rates as Peak Season Approaches Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their freight rates by $100 to $200 per-40-foot container unit on certain cargoes effective Nov. 15. Weekly rate changes for shipments from Los Angeles to Shanghai since October 2012. Full-size image TSA Westbound members are recommending a Nov. 15 increase in rates... Inside the Box Terminal The Journal of Commerce reports on the expansion and modernization of Global Terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Richard Ceci, the project manager, describes the challenges of undertaking a major construction project amid operations at a busy container terminal. Be sure to bookmark Global's Amazing Race for... Maersk Line Limited's Reinhart to Retire John F. Reinhart, Maersk Line Limited's president and CEO, will retire next year.John F. Reinhart will retire as president and CEO of Maersk Line Limited at the end of January 2014. "I have been blessed to be part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group for almost 23 years, and it has been... India's Imports Fell Steeply in September India's imports and exports through September 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of India's imports fell 18.1 percent year-over-year in September 2013, according to India's Ministry of Commerce. Import value fell to its lowest level since March 2011. The trade deficit shrank more than 60 percent from last September to $6.8... Marten Transport Posts Record Profit in Third Quarter Marten Transport reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was a record $8.0 million, jumping 22.4 percent year-over-year from $6.5 million. "We are pleased to announce our highest net income for any quarter in our history, as well as our 14th consecutive year-over-year increase in quarterly profitability," said... A Shipper Goes Into Logistics Leggett & Platt, the sprawling manufacturing and consumer products company, had little idea of what it was getting into when it hired Maik Breckwoldt out of the automotive industry in 2005 as its vice president for logistics. Theoretically, there was much to gain for a multibillion-dollar global company that had grown... Notre Dame and Stay Metrics® prepare to launch multi-year research study Driver retention company Stay Metrics® is collaborating with two senior faculty members at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business on a study of turnover in the trucking industry. Professors Mike Crant and Tim Judge of Notre Dame have a combined 50 years of experience teaching and studying... New Port Authority commissioner sworn in at today's monthly meeting TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) is pleased to announce the swearing in today of its newest port commissioner, Tampa attorney John B. Grandoff III, appointed by Governor Rick Scott. Grandoff rounds out the seven port commissioners who serve the port authority in staggered terms. Five are appointed by... Park City Group to Move Trading to NASDAQ Capital Market SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park City Group (NYSE MKT:PCYG), a Software-as-a-Service provider of unique supply chain solutions for retailers and their suppliers, today announced that the Company will move trading in its shares from the NYSE MKT, formerly the American Stock Exchange, to the NASDAQ Capital Market. The company expects... American Fast Freight, Inc. promotes Ron Moore to Sales Manager of Alaska American Fast Freight, Inc. has strengthened its core management team by promoting Ron Moore as our new company Sales Manager for the state of Alaska. Prior to becoming the Sales Manager of Alaska, Moore was a Transportation Consultant with American Fast Freight, Inc. Moore was born and raised in Wasilla, Alaska and... ILA Strike Closes Baltimore Port The Port of Baltimore was closed today when International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. Cargo operations at the port were halted, and terminals were closed to truck traffic. The strike was limited to Baltimore. Other East... MSC Schedules India-Europe Rate Hike Mediterranean Shipping Co. aims to increase rates in its westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting Nov. 4. The planned hike for all cargo will be $200 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40-foot container. "In order to maintain the high level of reliability and efficiency of our... Moody's Hikes CMA CGM's Credit Ratings CMA CGM Marco Polo in Hong Kong. ' CMA CGM.Moody's Investors Service upgraded CMA CGM's corporate rating to B2 from B3, citing the French ocean carrier's return to a more stable operating and financial profile. CMA CGM's liquidity position was strengthened by the $528 million sale of a 49 percent stake... DHL, BP Sign Five-Year Freight Forwarding Deal DHL has signed a new, five-year agreement to provide global freight management and forwarding services for BP, the London-based oil and gas company. DHL will provide the freight management operations for BP's oil and gas exploration and production business, and DHL Global Forwarding will provide inbound freight forwarding services to support...

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
DLPG explores 'options' Dorian LPG of the US may return to the capital markets for the funds it needs to finance newbuildings and pursue fleet expansion, according to chairman John Hadjipateras. Grain drain A labour dispute between Canada's largest railway and union workers is fuelling renewed concerns about the near-term future of freight rates in the region. Reinhart to retire The chief executive of Maersk Line Limited (MLL) is getting ready to retire after holding the helm for over a decade. Color Line gets retro-fit Finland's Wartsila has won a deal to retro-fit open-loop scrubbers on to three Color Line ro-paxes. Pirates back in action? A recent attack on a Sinochem VLCC off Somalia could herald the return of pirates to work after the monsoon season, a maritime intelligence firm says. Ognibene to lead Chief operating office Ben Ognibene has been chosen as the new leader of Connecticut pools power Heidmar Inc following the sudden death of Marc La Monte during a business trip this week. CIT eyes tonnage New York-listed CIT Group is teaming up with RS Platou Finans to expand into the vessel-leasing sector. Suezmaxes power EURN Euronav managed to confound expectations in the third quarter thanks to some "very lucrative" suezmax voyages in September, according to an equity analyst. Too much, too soon The huge availability of shipbuilding capacity and the rush by owners to order fuel-efficient eco-ships will continue to hamper a market recovery in some segments, say leading shipping figures. Grimaldi takes chair It's musical chairs at the Italian shipowners association. Clearnet doubles up London FFA clearing house LCH.Clearnet has seen freight volumes more than double in September as Chinese iron ore imports rose. US key for Hsieh Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh is expecting a big boost to US exports as China's costs rise. Cosco wins QE2 race Cosco Shipyard has won the race to convert the QE2 into a luxury five-star hotel, beating three other Chinese yards to the prestigious contract. Into Africa Growing African demand for petrol could help take up transatlantic slack in the products tanker market. Money and the mistress The former chairman of Vinalines stands accused of using state cash to buy luxury flats for his mistress. Apache keeps Blue ships Ulstein Verft-owned Blue Ship Invest has signed one-year extensions for two of its platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. Nine dead in sinking Captain among those killed after China's Cheng Lu 15 smashed against breakwater in storm off South Korea. Sanfu scoops boxships China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering has won a big order for new containerships from a compatriot owner. Loss to fall at Phoenix Troubled Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix is expecting to lower its loss in the first nine months of 2013. Fesco eyes Olympic gold Russian container line Fesco hopes to cash in on Winter Olympics demand with its new boxship run. TBS returns to demo TBS International, the privately-owned shipowner, is reported to have sold another of its elderly bulkers for demolition. CMA CGM upgraded Moody's has upgraded its rating of CMA CGM following recent corporate activities that have boosted its finances. Traf takes Sudeste stake Trafigura has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Eike Batista Sudeste Superport in Brazil. RIG back at Daewoo Transocean has returned to Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for a seventh drillship newbuilding. Captain Phillips: First look In 2009 the US-flagged containership Maersk Alabama was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Independent driver decline impacts excess truck capacity, analysts say TSA carriers announce rate hike "It makes no sense for rates to be at current levels, and it threatens the ability of individual carriers to maintain service levels heading into 2014," said Brian Conrad, the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement's executive administrator. Maersk Line Ltd.'s CEO Reinhart to retire John F. Reinhart, the long-time head of the Norfolk, Na.-based U.S.-flag vessel arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, will continue to lead the company until his departure at the end of January 2014. FedEx to spend $3.8 billion on share buyback program According to a William Blair analysis, Wednesday's stock price valued the 32 million shares at $3.84 billion, making each share worth $120. FedEx reported $5.1 billion in cash at the end of its fiscal first quarter. Earnings up for CSX in third quarter L.A. container volumes behind 2012 pace 3Q intermodal increase lifts J.B. Hunt Modest transport industry growth seen for rest of 2013 CBP's Trade Symposium falls victim to government shutdown U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it has postponed its annual Trade Symposium, scheduled to take place Oct. 24-25 in Washington, because of the two-week long government shutdown. Analyst warns P3, general overcapacity could spark rate war FESCO service includes Sochi, site of 2014 Winter Olympics Cass: Intermodal costs down, linehaul rates up Zim, GPA transfer $8 million yacht CaroTrans adds L.A.-Fiji service Load Delivered opens L.A. office Executive moves

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Prices mainly soft in Fujairah Avails reported to be tight in the South African port of Cape Town. EU puts LNG bunkering study to tender Study will cover infrastructure and low sulphur availability. Dynamic hires in Singapore New appointment brings experience and contacts to the job. Mid-week prices lack direction in Europe Markets giving off mixed signals. ECA ferry operator opts for more scrubbers Exhaust gas cleaning systems will allow three more ferries to by-pass fuel sulphur restrictions. Retrofit better than newbuild, says shipowner Only a three metric tonne differential between retrofit and newbuild. IFO prices soften across Asia Smooth supplies available at all key ports. Designers focus on bunker tanks in ULCS The size of fuel tanks in ultra large containerships raises 'important safety' issues. Rotterdam wins EU support To build first European LNG bunkering network. Japan monthly bunker sales volumes climb year-on-year Year-on-year sales have been rising for three consecutive months. MGO tanker missing with crew Owners lost contact with the vessel around northeast of Tanjung Penawar, Malaysia. Staff movement at Petron's bunkering department Replacement of international bunkering account executive. New CEO at Singapore-based energy firm CEO formerly senior vice president of firm's trading and fuel management arm.

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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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