BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 21, 2013

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HK docker dead, one hurt when crane knocks over 3 boxes crushing van Asia-US east coast peak season volume up 18pc exceeding expectations LA continues box slide in October, down 4.7pc while LB rises 8.7pc Long Beach joins Los Angeles in repealing never collected cargo tax CSCL, UASC and OOCL slot exchange on two intra-Asia services Mega ships risk cargo bunching as boxes will come in waves: APMT chief Port of Virginia posts 17.8pc October volume increase to 206,597 TEU Scrap world responds as Bangladesh offers top dollar for ship breaking Fujian to build a US$16.41 million overseas logistics park in Warsaw Sino-Kazakh border point builds railway siding for inspection use Beijing-financed Xinjiang Grain Logistics Project starts construction PSA, Incheon Port Authority sign MoU to work more on port development UK's Peel Port signs accords with South Korea's Busan Port Authority Yusen Logistics expands Trans-Atlantic airfreight service LATAM Airlines reverses loss, posting 3Q profits of US$52 million AirBridgeCargo carries 3pc more across international network in 3Q

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Carriers using blank sailings as an option to adjust & manage capacity, finds analysis Leading lights of the sector to grace CTL 2013 Reducing CO2 is economic 'no brainer' for shipowners, ICS tells UN climate change conference SCI announces rate restoration on ISE, IPAK services Veg. exports to Saudi Arabia hit on higher pesticide residues IFFCO's new barge jetty to facilitate more efficient services to farmers & better availability of fertilisers Mundra Port's H1 coal handling tops 9.9 mt New technology drives GCC's supply chain efficiency, says DP World official Govt may tweak road project exit policy INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand Why do we not use our water bodies?

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VTG pushes up revenue and net profit further Huettemann subsidiary Rabelink sets up new firm in Romania Volga-Dnepr's high-speed generator rotor delivery to Canada Green light for container terminal studies in Bordeaux Long Beach harbour commission seeks new president XPO Logistics acquires Optima Service Solutions Boeing flies third B787-9 Dreamliner Truck overtaking ban to enhance safety BWG Reimer turning into Reimer Logistics Iraqi Airways intends to buy up to 16 CS300s Saf-Holland satisfied with business Amendment to Andex services' winter sailing schedule Kögel sticks to management team

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
J.F Lehman sells Northeast Ship Repair USS bestows AOTOS awards at annual New York event Maritime worth $30 billion to Washington State economy GE Transportation books first sale of new 12V250 November 20, 2013 Aker Philly lays keel of second SeaRiver aframax Crowley gains more than 100 CSA awards November 20, 2013 Sold by J.F. Lehman, Drew and ACR will merge

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Seattle Port Commission Oks draft budget/finance plan for 2014 Port of Pasco names Ballew new economic development boss Evergreen Line eyes rate restoration moves WSF plans to convert ferry class to liquified natural gas engines Corps seeking public input on lower Snake dredging requests

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Nigeria's refinery overhaul will stifle growing product tanker trade Abuja sees privatisation as the way to cut seaborne imports Marenave remains upbeat despite dip in profit German firm plans to expand despite König's exit The pros and cons of private equity Finance may offer a tonic but it is definitely not a panacea Jones Act increases shipping costs, says Drewry Restrictions drive up prices but carriers offer more direct calls DFDS remains optimistic despite mixed North European market UK recovery has positive impact on trade, but Russian revenues remain weak Ceva reports dip in third-quarter revenues Logistics company unveils new chief executive P3 lines meet FMC as antitrust clearance is awaited Washington agency extends deadline for public comment Saudi Arabia's record oil output lifts VLCCs Earnings for the largest tankers hit a fresh high Long Beach ousts harbour commission president Mayor wins fight to remove Fields from office Blackstone considers move on smaller dry bulk segments Private equity executive explains thinking behind Hafnia and Eletson deals South Korea sells 5% share in DSME for $323m Country's top financial regulator continues to offload its interest in leading shipbuilder Korean and Russian registers seeks further co-operation in Arctic shipping Two IACS members sign MoU over shipbuilding and offshore plants for polar regions Klaveness partners with Tufton to fund two kamsarmaxes Arrangement provides for joint supervision, with Tufton buying the vessels Goldenport reaps benefit of bulker rates rise But employment profile remains short-term Concordia boss plays down the influence of private equity Norén says market cannot take fresh ordering spree as new sources of capital step forward

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
EC approves €448M for Klaipeda LNG plan THE EC has approved Lithuania's plans to provide public aid totalling €448M ($605.4M) for building an LNG terminal at Klaipeda's port Frontline 2012 sells on eight VLGC newbuildings FRONTLINE 2012 said it will sell eight VLGC newbuildings it has ordered to Stolt-Nielsen unit Avance Gas Holding once the vessels are delivered North Sea recovery lifts DFDS GROWING demand for services in the North Sea helped DFDS to a 3Q13 profits rise, the Copenhagen group said today Swissco orders $28M in OSVs SWISSCO Holdings, Singapore's offshore services provider, said today it ordered three newbuildings from Chinese yards worth an aggregate S$35M ($28M) Sanko to auction Capesize SANKO Power, a Capesize owned by Sanko Steamship, is due to be auctioned off by a Hong Kong court after a secured creditor seized the ship there Tax could raise Korea's calorific coal demand SOUTH Korea could consume more coal with high calorific value after imposing a tax on use of imported steam coal in its power plants VLCC earnings exceed $50,000/d VLCC EARNINGS on the benchmark Persian Gulf/Asia Pacific route have exceeded $50,000 per day as freight rates yesterday hit Worldscale 63.86 Petredec fixes four VLGCs to Aurora SINGAPORE-based LPG trader Petredec has reportedly chartered four VLGCs to Aurora, a Norwegian fund described as a newcomer to LPG shipping

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Governor Backs Funding for Port Canaveral Container Terminal Expansion Container cargo for export to the Caribbean at Port Canaveral.Florida's Gov. Rick Scott has plans to ask state legislators in an upcoming session for $9.7 million to expand the container terminal at Port Canaveral, in order to position the port for new business opportunities associated with the Panama Canal expansion... Truck Industry Strikes Back Against US HOS Rules WASHINGTON - The trucking industry isn't letting up the pressure on Washington, D.C., to repeal new hours of service regulation. American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves today called for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Congress to address problems caused by the tighter rules that took effect July 1.... NJ Truckers Weigh Legal Action on Port Delays The New Jersey Motor Truck Association is discussing a possible lawsuit or Federal Maritime Commission complaint to force New York-New Jersey container terminals to pay truckers for drivers' waiting time outside terminal gates. "I think we have to send a message. We've had enough meetings. We can't keep doing what we're... Asia-Europe Rail Costs Set to Fall As the frequency of Asia-Europe rail services increases costs will gradually fall, encouraging more shippers to turn to intermodal options to avoid the high cost of air freight and the slow steaming transit times available from lines, one leading logistics executive believes. Volumes of boxes moved by rail from Asia to... GLP Targets E-Commerce With $3 Billion China Logistics Fund Cyber Monday, make way for Singles' Day. Sales on China's online shopping mega-holiday Nov. 11 topped $5.7 billion for Alibaba Group Holdings, China's e-commerce marketplace, far outstripping last year's U.S. Cyber Monday sales of $1.5 billion. The rapid growth of e-commerce in China - in 2012, Singles' Day sales totaled $3.1... In Defense of Short-Sea Shipping A disclaimer for what you're about to read: I have a personal interest in short-sea shipping. My maritime career began at Hampton Roads and Richmond, Va., today connected by a James River barge link. And Port Canaveral, Fla., where I served as CEO for nearly a decade, has always been... West Coast Volumes Growing Fastest This Year Cranes at the Port of OaklandContainer volumes handled by U.S. West Coast ports grew more than three times faster than those at East Coast ports in the first eight months of the year, as lingering effects of last year's labor negotiations and computer problems at one of the biggest terminals... Report: Ship, Container Reliability 'Disappointing' in Third Quarter Ship and container reliability levels in the third quarter of 2013 were "disappointing," according to Drewry Maritime Research's recently published quarterly Carrier Performance Insight report. Container ship reliability dipped below 70 percent for the first time since the beginning of 2012, as weaker performances in the Asia trades to and from... YCH joins growing group of local firms in helping victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan 20 November 2013 - Leading supply chain firm YCH Group is the latest Singaporean company doing its part to alleviate the sufferings of Typhoon Haiyan's victims in Tacloban, Philippines. As part of a public donation call, YCH Singapore has invited its staff to donate food items, drinks and clothing. Donations are being sent to... Miat Mongolian Airlines Awards GSA Contract for Whole of Europe to Globe Air Cargo The airline operates twice-weekly Boeing 767-300ER flights from Berlin's Tegal Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the largest city and capital of Mongolia. Globe Air Cargo, part of ECS Group, will also market cargo capacity on MIAT Mongolian Airlines' wide-body flights to Seoul and its services to Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Osaka. During... APM Terminals Rotterdam to Extend Reach of Cranes The Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller at APM Terminals Rotterdam.APM Terminals Rotterdam Maasvlakte I in the Netherlands has plans to enhance five of its existing post-Panamax cranes to a 23-container row reach to accommodate super-post-Panamax container ships. The retrofitting involves engineering and software adjustments, which are expected to be completed in time for... Congress Aims to Send WRDA to Obama by Year-End WASHINGTON - Senate and House members began conferencing today on a long-delayed water resources bill they aim to send to President Obama by year-end. The likelihood of both chambers coming to an agreement is good, considering both bills aim to reform the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, speed up construction projects and... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Jumps $250 Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 20, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles jumped $250 per 40-foot-equivalent unit in the week of Nov. 20 to $1,986, a sign that a Transpacific Stabilization Agreement-recommended general rate increase has been at least partially successful. The TSA had... Asian Sales Boosted US Beef, Pork Exports in September Japan remained the top export market for U.S. beef in 2013.U.S. beef exports in September remained ahead of 2012 levels, but pork exports continued to face "a number of challenges," according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. U.S. beef exports,... North Sea Freight Traffic Lifts DFDS Results Magnolia Seaways, one of three vessels serving the Ghent-Gothenburg route.Third quarter profit for DFDS, the European short sea shipping and logistics group, rose 13 percent from a year ago as higher North Sea volumes more than offset lower traffic in the Baltic region. Pre-tax profit rose to 307 million Danish kroner... LA-LB Trucking Companies Propose Container Fee to Pay for Increased Gate Hours LONG BEACH, Calif. - Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are proposing a revolutionary plan to relieve port congestion by keeping marine terminal gates open round the clock, and paying for the increased operating costs by charging a fee on every container that moves through the ports. The Harbor Trucking Association... Long Beach Removes Fields From Harbor Commission LONG BEACH, Calif. - The Long Beach City Council Tuesday night voted to remove Harbor Commission President Thomas Fields from the port body, scoring a major victory for Mayor Bob Foster, but alienating the shipping lines and terminal operators who call Long Beach home in Southern California. The action is the culmination...

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Vela's fixture frenzy Saudi Aramco's shipping division has been linked to five VLCC fixtures over the past two days. Norwegian stake to hit market Norwegian Cruise Line's three largest shareholders have filed papers to sell an $817m stake in the company. Cape prices climb Asset prices have risen substantially in the dry-bulk sector over the past few months and many believe the trend will continue. Some like it hot Thanksgiving is more than a week away but market researchers are already thinking about what will happen after the turkey and mashed potatoes have been devoured. Sealink profit down Malaysian offshore support vessel owner Sealink reported a dip in third quarter earnings despite higher utilisation and charter rates pushing up revenue by 30%. More trouble for Glenn Singapore tanker owner Glenn Defense Marine is being sued by a bunker supplier for missed payments. Solvang slumps in Q3 Norwegian gas carrier specialist Solvang has seen its third quarter income curbed by a big drop in the ethylene shipping business. Another $77m for Seaspan New York-listed Seaspan Corporation has seen its stock slump following the pricing of another stock offering. Crewman airlifted US Coast Guard comes to rescue of seafarer hurt in fall on Dohle cargoship. Spain appeals Prestige ruling Spain will appeal a ruling clearing three defendants of liability for pollution from the Prestige sinking in 2002. Boskalis eyes wind work Royal Boskalis Westminster has teamed up with a compatriot contractor to form an offshore cable installation joint venture. Big bill for SNCM The European Commission has demanded EUR 220m ($297.71m) back from French ro-pax owner SNCM following its 2006 privatisation. Ningbo ditches bulk duo Shanghai-listed Ningbo Marine has offloaded another two elderly bulkers for scrap. Bumi on the up Bumi Armada booked a jump in third quarter earnings as revenue rose across its three main business segments. DFDS eyes more hand-outs Danish ro-ro owner DFDS has launched a new dividend policy as nine-month profit increased. Murmansk making money Russia's Murmansk Shipping Company has made it back into profit over the first nine months of 2013. TS Shipping seeks ferries TS Shipping, a subsidiary of state-owned Port of Tallinn, is seeking four ferries for island routes. CSL bulker aground A CSL Group bulker will be lightered on Wednesday after grounding in Lake Erie. Alam Maritim in Q3 surge Alam Maritim Resources has reported a near 40% year-on-year increase in third quarter net profit to MYR 21.7m ($6.8m). Goldenport rides rally Greek shipowner Goldenport Holdings looks to be benefitting handsomely from the current rally in dry bulk freight rates. Tufton backs Klaveness Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a partner in Torvald Klaveness' kamsarmax newbuilding programme in China. Sanko bulker arrested A Sanko Steamship capesize bulker has been arrested by authorities in Hong Kong. Seaspan nears debt deal Seaspan of Hong Kong appears to be closing in on deal to refinance a billion-dollar credit facility that matures in 2015. Diana fingers private equity Diana Shipping is blaming private equity for a delay in the dry-bulk market recovery.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Look out, P3 sailing through Optimizing through omni-channel We like to tell our customers that shoppers are never more than five feet away from their store. With PCs, tablets and smartphones, buying power is at shoppers' fingertips anytime, anywhere. And as consumer activity in the mobile space increases year after year, retailers must respond... Marine policy rescinded At intermodal's hub Constricting capacity Saying 'yes' LNG ready Air transport to Canada drops off Air cargo hopes for takeoff Forwarder sees New Age value C-SPAN visits Va. port Take a number, Gil Give private sector a voice at WCO Recapping IT in 2013 2014 Outlook - sustained recovery As the peak season for the freight movement industry comes to an end, it is time to consider the outlook for the year ahead. The overall tone of the near-term outlook is cautious optimism as the United States, which has led the global economic recovery in the last two years, looks set to continue growing with potential for the pace to pick up... Shipper schism? Commentary: Counterfeit cargo trends in ocean transport Long Beach removes Fields as port board president The city council voted 6-3 on Tuesday night in favor of a recommendation by Mayor Bob Foster that Thomas Fields be removed as president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners. Charleston to soon reach previous TEU level, Newsome says In fiscal year 2013, ended June 30, box traffic grew 9 percent to 1.56 million TEUs. Container volume is up 22 percent from the fiscal year low of 1.28 million TEUs in 2010. At its peak, the port handled 1.75 million TEUs.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Fujairah IFO prices softening Durban IFO prices climb for third trading day in a row. North/South divide on prices Northern ports mainly soft, southern hubs mainly firm. Maersk 'in talks over LNG' Russian energy giant says it has been in discussions with the shipping line. Ferry company profits up 13% Strong price competition means focus on efficiency will stay, says CEO. Sentence due in trial of former Aegean trader Chua Boon Chye was found guilty last week. New bunker tanker deployed in Black Sea port 4,800 metric tonne capacity tanker is based in Tuapse. Quadrise renews research agreement Agreement first signed in 2004. Bunker markets soft in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels tight at Busan. Bunkers International gains $50 million credit Revolving credit from bank is based on Bunkers International's assets. Singapore supplier in claim against Glenn Defense Seeks court order to sell firm's vessel which was earlier arrested at Singapore. China fuel oil imports up in November 210,000 mt of 380 cSt grade product to be moved from Hong Kong to South China. More CSC Phoenix vessels under auction Auction made under the request of CSC Phoenix's sister firm. Mission to Seafarers announces special Christmas service UK Minister for Shipping and industry leaders to deliver readings at Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

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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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