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BRIEFS

September 20, 2013

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International Chamber of Shipping demands impact studies on all eco rules ICTSI, PSA to build, operate Colombian container terminal in 30-year deal EU court ends anti-Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines sanctions Carriers control Asia-Europe rates, but that's prone to change: Drewry Dongguan Bonded Logistics Centre first half trade volume rises 69pc Xiamen to speed build Southeast China International Shipping Centre Hefei port offers subsidies to shippers, forwarders to boost box volume New US meat label rule survives federal court challenge from packers Overcapacity be damned! Smaller players buy mega ships to join big leagues CSX double-stack tracking phase 1 complete, port link phase 2 begins FedEx profits up 6.5pc profit as revenues rise 2.1pc to $11.02 billion Cost-cutting Lufthansa CEO Christoph Franz quits to chair Roche board Lufthansa debuts Boeing 777F 40 years after its first 747 freighter Sino-American aviation accords rosy, but thorns remain: CAAC director Moscow Domodedovo Airport slated for development: Civil Aviation Authority

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
CMA CGM Group celebrates 35 years of service to the trade Jaya scoops $ 20 m contract in East Africa Lack of knowledge contributing to increased claims from catalytic fines Ministry of Shipping expands inland waterways to facilitate trade NYK included in DJSI for 11th consecutive year V & S SeAir Logistics celebrates 8th anniversary JNPT bags 'Indira Gandhi Rajbhasha Puraskar' for seventh consecutive year FDI may be allowed in rail Exporters oppose cut in drawback rates on engineering goods

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Contract awarded for Saudi Arabia rail project SBB Cargo: successful restructuring measures Southeast Asian airlines draft biofuel roadmap New Renault Trucks for Norbert Dentressangle Norbert Dentressangle opens new logistics platform in Vigo Work in Hahn and Hue PSA and ICTSI to build new Colombian port Evergreen and Hanjin merge on transpacific trade TIL Group orders heavy-duty MAN trucks Changes at executive boards in Vienna New man to implement Mory Ducros merger Finnair Cargo cancels Mumbai service Alternative Routen finden Konkurrenz schadet nicht

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
AMP names Pete King as Champion of Maritime Navy commander, NCIS agent charged in bribery case GD makes leadership changes at shipyards MTU Series 8000 gets ABS NVR certification Braemar warns continuing problem with cat fines Crowley ocean class tugs deliver giant TLP

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Port of Tacoma releases August container numbers Port of Coos Bay announces railroad crossing upgrades US rail freight traffic climbs during week Port Metro Vancouver names new representative to board Los Angeles port board kills unused container charge

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
P&I still barred from IRISL cover Iranian carrier's legal victory against Brussels will have no immediate impact Westports plans October IPO Malaysia-based box port operator boasts double-digit compound annual growth Feeling the cascade effect Carriers' efforts to curb Asia-Europe overcapacity are bearing fruit Jinhui cancels bulker order at Tsuneishi Hong Kong operator claims vendor Mitsubishi failed to meet basic contract Asian port developers grasp Panama Canal opportunity PSA and ICTSI position Colombia venture to capture volume growth Shippers, forwarders - speak now or forever hold your peace Sentiment survey seeks full and frank exchange of views Matson admits blame for Honolulu molasses flood Jones Act carrier will cover the costs of spill that killed 25,000 fish Asia-Europe rates are unsustainable, says Maersk Danish shipping line plans $600 per teu price rise from November 1, but says the sum could be higher Why catastrophe modelling must swim against the tide It is water that really sinks marine models, says Munich Re expert

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Oz farmers challenge Alpha's green light FARMERS in Australia have taken the Indian mining giant GVK to court to oppose a US$6Bn Alpha coal-rail-port joint venture VINASHIN to lay off at least 14,000 VIETNAM'S government-run shipbuilder VINASHIN said it will lay off at least 14,000 employees as part of a huge restructuring RCCL boss: Finland remains in the frame RCCL's boss has sought to assure the Finnish yard sector that it's "still in the game" for newbuilding contracts Neste Oil to sell its last eight tankers NESTE Oil of Finland said it plans to exit its shipping business and to sell its eight tankers Iron ore cargoes boom to China IRON ore shipments reached a weekly high last week when 41 vessels were chartered to haul the steel-making ingredient to China RWE to exit turbine ship arena GERMAN power and utilities group RWE said today it seeks to exit shipowning and sell its two large turbine installation ships High-speed 'eco' performance questioned MR PRODUCT tankers of 'eco' design remain suspect over higher-speed performance, Poten & Partners warned VLCC ordered arrested NORWAY's DNB has ordered the arrest of the VLCC Gulf Sheba in Rotterdam, Thomas Midteide, the bank's communications chief, told Fairplay today Oz to loosen cabotage rules AUSTRALIA's newly elected government said today it plans to ease restrictions on foreign cabotage vessels LR rates continue fall LONG-RANGE products tanker rates are continuing to drop, brokers told Fairplay today Westports launches IPO MALAYSIA's Westports Holdings said today it had launched its initial public share offer of up to 813M ordinary shares at the Bursa Malaysia Nam Cheong forms Indonesia JV MALAYSIA's largest OSV builder Nam Cheong said today it had agreed to a joint venture with an Indonesian group to invest in an Indonesia-based shipping company Upstream finds boost Malaysia's LNG prospects MALAYSIA'S status as am LNG producer and exporter has been boosted by national energy company PETRONAS's recent moves to monetise offshore gas discoveries Chinese steam coal import uptick seen COAL CARGOES to China could rise in mid-October, with stockpiles dropping at its main coal port, Drybulk consultancy Commodore Research predicted Keppel retains to 'buy' DMG & Partners maintained buy ratings for Singapore's Keppel Corp after it clinched two FPSO conversion contracts for S$190M ($150M)

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
US DOT Chief Won't Say When Hours of Service Field Study Will Be Done Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx defended the research leading to new hours of service rules, but said he couldn't predict when a field study on the truck driver rules would be finished. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is "working as expeditiously as possible" in completing the study, Foxx said in response... Push for More Aggressive Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Reform Stalls in WRRDA The U.S. port and inland waterway industry is celebrating that a major port and inland waterway bill is headed to the House floor for a vote next month after being passed by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. But amendments pushing more aggressive Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund reform, changes in the use... House Committee Approves Water Resources, Trucking Bills The U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure today approved H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013, which aims to streamline the infrastructure project delivery process. H.R. 3080 was introduced on Sept. 11, and empowers Congress to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to... Vanta to Take Helm of Duluth Seaway Port Authority Vanta E. Coda IIThe Duluth Seaway Port Authority's board of commissioners today appointed Vanta E. Coda II as its new executive director, effective Oct. 1. Coda will succeed Adolph Ojard, who is retiring on Sept. 30 after leading the agency since 2003. "Mr. Coda is exactly the type of person we were... The American Companies Launches New Website Sep. 12, 2013 - NEW YORK -- Posted September 15, 2013 by Bandwidth Productions (http://www.bandwidthproductions.com/)One of the leading logistics solutions providers recently launched their new website -www.ShipAmerican.com (http://www.shipamerican.com/). Bandwidth Productions was the agency responsible for the website's design & development.NEW YORK, NY, September 15, 2013 - (Press Release) -The American Companies, one of the... FMC Looks Into China's VAT The Federal Maritime Commission said it is "considering a range of options to obtain further clarity" on how China is implementing a new nationwide value-added tax on international transportation services. The FMC discussed China's VAT at its closed meeting this week. China implemented the nex tax on Aug. 1. The commission said... Survey: Europe-Based Freight Expected to Improve A container terminal at the Port of Genoa in Italy.The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index, a monthly survey of international shippers and forwarders measuring Europe-based air and ocean freight trade lanes, conducted by Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics Research Group, rose for a fourth month in September, up 11.3 percent... Troy Container Line to Enhance US-Asia Coverage Container terminal in Hong Kong.Troy Container Line has plans to launch direct weekly services from Atlanta to Hong Kong and Singapore. The service to Singapore will commence with a maiden voyage out of Charleston, S.C., on the MOL Proficiency on Sept. 21, while the service to Hong Kong is slated to... Port of New York & New Jersey Launches ExpressRail Working Group A working group comprising terminal operators, CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been formed to improve service reliability in the wake of this summer's operational problems at the port. The group plans to meet quarterly to address concerns in operating practices... August 'Another Solid Month' at Port of Virginia The Port of Virginia handled 198,329 20-foot-equivalent units in August, putting it among the top 5 all-time most productive months for container volumes in the port's history. "August was another solid month at the Port of Virginia, and speaking in terms of TEUs, we're ahead of August 2012 by more than... FedEx's Profit Rose 7 Percent in First Quarter FedEx reported its net profit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, ending Aug. 31, 2013, was $489 million, increasing 7 percent year-over-year from $459 million. "Growth in overall demand for our broad global portfolio of solutions drove our improved first quarter results," said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx chairman, president... CEVA recognizes excellence at third annual Global Supplier Awards Event held in CEVA's first Center of Logistics Excellence, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. IAG Cargo/British Airways crowned CEVA's Global Supplier of the year. Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 18 September, 2013 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, today announced the winners of its third annual Global Supplier Awards, with IAG Cargo/British... Westcore Properties Jumps into Colorado Industrial Property Market with Two Acquisitions Worth $29 Million Denver, Colo. - Sept. 18, 2013 - The momentum continues to build at Westcore Properties with two recent industrial property acquisitions totaling $29 million in top performing markets in Denver. The introduction of Westcore Properties to the industrial property market pool in Denver highlights the firm's expanding operations in Colorado and throughout the Western U.S. "In 2012 Westcore... Maersk Line to Hike Asia-Europe Rates in November Maersk Line has plans to increase the price of shipping a 20-foot ocean container from Asia to Europe by $600 in November because current rates are "increasingly unsustainable." The higher rate will apply to all cargo moving from Far East Asia, excluding Japan, to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Rates for... US Intermodal Data & Mapping Tool Access JOC's U.S. Intermodal Data & Mapping ToolJOC's U.S. Intermodal Data & Mapping Tool displays pricing and volume data for shipping a 53-foot container by rail within the United States. The information available via the map can be accessed through three tabs: City to City, Region to Region, and Directional: With the... Ocean Carriers' Exit Puts Stress on Inland Chassis Supply A prominent trucking industry executive warned that operational changes at rail ramps and other inland locations because of the accelerating exit of ocean carriers from the chassis business are placing added stress on the fragile intermodal drayage industry. Ken Kellaway, president and CEO of RoadOne Intermodal Logistics, which has drayage operations... TCV Stevedoring Adds RTG Cranes Pieces of TCV Stevedoring's new RTG cranes are unloaded at the Port of Valencia.TCV Stevedoring Co., a Grup TCB stevedoring company in Spain's Port of Valencia, has taken delivery of the components of its four new Konecranes rubber-tire gantry cranes. The components, comprising 116 pieces with a total weight of 368... IAG Cargo to Enhance London-India Route Hyderabad, IndiaIAG Cargo has plans to increase flights between London Heathrow Airport and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, in order to cater to the city's booming pharmaceutical industry. The number of flights will rise from six to seven a week, with the new daily service starting on Oct. 27. The...

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Classic takes a third Santoku Senpaku of Japan is the latest shipowner to take advantage of a rising capesize market to lock a modern vessel into a period contract. Reefer in drugs search A Swedish reefer is being searched for illegal drugs by French customs after being intercepted off Martinique. Scorpio scoops resales New York-listed Scorpio Tankers has added another four tankers to its huge orderbook in a resale deal with Ceres Hellenic in Korea. Westports eyes $700m Westports Holdings expects to raise close to $700m when it floats in Kuala Lumpur next month. White Knight for Nordic? Nordic Shipholding is on the verge of reaching an agreement for a desperately needed capital injection. Neste tanker fleet for sale Finland's Neste Oil has put its tanker fleet up for sale as it plans an exit from shipping. Distressed duo set for sale Two vessels from the fleet of Italian owner SMTV are set to go under the hammer in Genoa after the liquidator approved their sale. Precious funds China duo Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping has secured a loan to fund a pair of cement carrier newbuildings in China. Platou cuts Wilhelmsen RS Platou Markets has downgraded shares in Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA following a summer surge in its share price. Court backs crew claim Madras High Court in India has ordered that crew receive wages from funds raised by the auction of their tanker. Jinhui shreds supramax Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has gunned a supramax newbuilding ordered before the crash due to delivery delays. Nam Cheong goes next door Malaysian offshore vessel builder Nam Cheong has dipped a toe into the lucrative Indonesian market after entering into a joint venture. Mols-Linien on the up Danish ferry owner Mols-Linien has boosted the number of vehicle carryings five-fold in the last three months. Greek goes long Iason Hellenic of Greece has found higher-paying period employment for one of its 2013-built panamax bulkers. German yard numbers fall The German shipbuilding workforce has shrunk by 6.2% in the last year, according to a new survey. Fearnleys changes watch Fearnley Securities has promoted Rikard Vabo to head of corporate finance following almost a decade leading the company's shipping equity research. Batista's woes worsen Eike Batista's OSX Brasil is being sued in a court in Brazil over an alleged missing payment to a bunker supplier. Tanker on the rocks A veteran products tanker has grounded on rocks off Sweden. Vietnam tries again The Vietnamese government plans to set up a new shipyard holding company as the restructuring of state shipbuilder Vinashin drags on. NRSL sell-off fails Russia has failed to sell its 31.32% stake in cargoship owner Northern River Shipping Lines (NRSL). Navios in Iran link Navios Maritime Holdings has denied that calls at ports in Iran by four of its ships last year broke US sanctions. Korean ship arrested A South Korean general cargo vessel has reportedly been arrested in Singapore by the local admiralty sheriff.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Air France to part with 747 freighters in 2015 Airline officials said the global air cargo market faces over capacity and most combination airlines are focusing on carrying cargo in the belly holds of their passenger planes. After the 747s leave, the carrier will have two B777 freighters. Rep. Hahn wants more HMT reform in WRRDA bill Roadrunner buys YES Trans for $1.2 million Fresh on the heels of its acquisition of G.W. Palmer, Roadrunner Transportation Systems has purchased the assets of refrigerated truckload provider YES Trans for $1.2 million in cash and an earn-out capped at just more than $1 million. FedEx brings priority ocean service to India The company added Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai to its international direct priority ocean product, bringing the end-to-end ocean service to India. Officials point to a 2012 growth in ocean freight of 12 percent in the country. CP loses intermodal customer to CN IAG Cargo increases frequency to Hyderabad U.S. truck spot prices down U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers move 10.6% more cargo in August IATA outlines emissions expectations for ICAO assembly ICAO is scheduled to address safety, security and information exchange in the aviation industry, but much of the aviation world is focused on the discussion of the environmental impact of global airlines. USDA says 2013 food aid to benefit 10.5 million people FMC to probe impact of China VAT Brazilian retailer to use JDA applications U.S. announces 2014 sugar tariff-rate quotas FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Firm bunker prices reverse trend from early in the week Rotterdam high sulphur 380 cSt climbs by $11.50 Prices firming in Fujairah Markets soft in South Africa. Bunker player receives payment for using low sulphur fuel Swedish port paid $314,000 to six companies in first half of 2013. Norwegian firm scores PSV contract To supply nitrogen membrane generators. Shell seeks greater fleet efficiency Bunkers earmarked as an area for efficiency gains. Ship operators should 'treat all bunker fuel for cat fines' Cat fine problem has been made worse by 'declining on board maintenance practices.' Asian bunker prices rising Average demand in Hong Kong ahead of a public holiday on Friday. Arctic route no threat to Singapore trade But players will watch developments with interest. Cut in refinery runs hits fuel oil stocks Singapore inventories fall for the first time in four weeks. OSX in court over alleged missing payments World Fuel Services seeking claims of $8.7 million, say reports. New trader at Malik Recruit comes from an international shipping background. Bunker players appeal to Russia's Prosecutor General Calls for investigation on legality of new bunkering rules. New bunker tanker deployed in Saint Petersburg The Sula will deliver MDO, says Nevsky Mazut. Singapore could see flow meters by 2014 Making a bunkering licence conditional on flow meter use may arrive sooner rather than later, says shipping technology executive. Stream Tankers orders fuel-saving newbuilds Contract includes options for another three chemical tankers. Vessel air cavity system in final testing stage System can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%, says Lloyd's Register.

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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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