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BRIEFS

November 22, 2013

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LB mayor ousts harbour commissioner after LA edges out port chief Yang Ming joins UASC, CSCL in transpacific slot-swap arrangement China refuses GM corn shipment from US, spooking Chicago exchange ICTSI provides yard gear as typhoon-struck Port of Tacloban reopens Daewoo Shipbuilding profit up 62pc to US$86.5 million, sales up 15pc KMTC and OOCL swap slots on two Far East-India/Sri Lanka loops Big shipping groups unite in call for pre-regulation impact studies US cabotage protection 'makes transshipment too expensive to consider' Surprise truck inspections by police cause gridlock, delays at NY-NJ Port US$2 million ransom for US crew makes Nigerian pirates ready for more Xiamen Airlines receives 100th Boeing aircraft for its fleet Berlin October air cargo rise 23.7pc to 3,657 tonnes, passengers up 4.2pc Qatar Airways Cargo adds 4 new stops, boosts frequency to Seoul, Oslo

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Hapag-Lloyd again reports net profit in third quarter Kerala's coastal shipping project seen holding promise MOL holds charity event in Philippines Samsara Group wins recognition as 'Ship Agent of the Year' at Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards 2013 Spot prices on Asia-Europe trade up Ford to export cars from India to more overseas markets Sops helping Africa boost exports to India JN Port to shortlist bidders for fourth terminal today CIL intends importing coal through state entities EU FTA likely in 2014 INR falls further against dollar on increased demand for US currency Kerala will have to wait for maritime university

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Ust-Luga Express offers new container rail services Over 7 million t cargo transported Final approvals for Etihad and Jet Airways alliance DHL to be sole of logistics partner of Leipziger Messe Indian Railways increases cargo volume again Canadian cargo carriers seek cooperation Goodman building for Amazon in Poland Havi Logistics under new leadership Ostbewegung Ziel: emissionsfreier Hafen Long Beach Globe Air Cargo becomes Europe GSA for MIAT International Paralympic Committee prolongs contract with... Ups and downs in Europe's road freight sector New Evergreen/Hanjin service in Asia

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
GAO: Navy could learn from commercial shipowners Nam Cheong opts for Rolls-Royce equipment Wilbur Ross controlled Navigator raises $228 million in IPO Ensco back at Keppel FELS for further jack-up November 21, 2013 Vigor wins $12.9 million MSC contract NASSCO awarded $12.1 million more for LPD 25 job Electric Boat gets contract mods worth up to $172 million

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TSA member carriers calling for series of freight rate increases Archery firm expanding at port business incubator Sea-Tac International Airport sees food bank donation gains US rail freight traffic posts gains during week Four new members onboard at Port of LA Harbor Commission

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
CMA CGM and MSC cancel two joint Asia-Europe sailings Carriers act to tackle weaker volumes The world turned upside down The changed US oil market has altered global trade and further change is possible Maritime security must be seen as a profit culture, not an overhead FREE CONTENT: Highlights from the Lloyd's List roundtable: Future security threats for shipping CSD leases two handysize bulkers from sister firm Chinese state carrier agrees to daily charter rate of $5,416 Third quarter brings a dip in box line reliability Performance is unlikely to improve in the year's final three months, Drewry warns CSCL to dispose of $111m non-core assets after losses mount Logistics consultancy and freight forwarding and container depot entity to be sold ICBC Leasing sues CSC Phoenix for missing charterhires for 39 ships Troubled China state-owned carrier faces $95m lawsuit Offen's Santa V series faces insolvency proceedings Santa R series declared bankrupt earlier this month Asian Shippers Council fears the worst from the P3 tie-up ASC claims the alliance is 'too big' and will make the market more volatile Tilbury wins new service as UK box port shake-up continues German shortsea operator OPDR switches from Felixstowe Höegh quits short-term LNG shipping for good Exclusive interview: looming oversupply drives Oslo-listed owner to focus on FSRUs Worker crushed to death at Hongkong International Terminals Traffic controller killed in incident with gantry crane at Kwai Tsing Terminal 6 Daehan Shipbuilding wins 14 capesize bulker deals Knightsbridge Tankers, Polaris Shipping and Sinokor Merchant Marine place orders BW LPG shares start trading on Oslo exchange Offer price implies company has a market capitalisation of more than $1bn DSME wins LNG carrier deal Teekay tipped to exercise another option for 173,400 cu m vessel CGG seeks four ice-class seismic support vessels Geoscience firm may target Arctic oil and gas

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
SCF returns to profits SOVCOMFLOT today announced 3Q13 net profits of $9.1M, from 3Q12 net losses of $8.5M HHI orders ultra-steam turbines from MHI HYUNDAI HI has ordered Mitsubishi ultra-steam turbine plants for four LNG carriers it is building for PETRONAS US ship repairer sold NORTHEAST Ship Repair has been sold by JF Lehman to another private equity group South China Sea seen as offshore boon TAPPING oil and gas in the South China Sea will create great knock-on opportunities for China's offshore industry, China Shipbuilding Development Summit 2013 heard today Karageorgiou warns on dry bulk boom GLOBUS Maritime CEO George Karageorgiou expressed caution today about the Capesize-led dry bulk rate boom of 3Q13 BW LPG prices IPO BW LPG said today it had priced its IPO at NOK47 ($8.10)/share and sold another 9.7M shares in an overallotment SNCM aid repayment doubles to €440M The European Commission has doubled the amount of aid it wants the French government to recover from French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM to €440M Higher grain exports expected GLOBAL grain exports could reach 140.9M tonnes in the current 2013-14 grain trade year, according to latest figures from the United States Department of Agriculture Iranian oil output seen staying stagnant IRANIAN crude exports are expected to remain largely unchanged until 2015 at the earliest, despite moderate president Hassan Rouhani's election earlier this year KDB becomes top STX O&S shareholder KOREA Development Bank today became STX Offshore & Shipbuilding's biggest shareholder after a sell-off by STX Corp Alam Maritim profit rises by 40% ALAM Maritim, the Malaysian offshore services provider, posted 3Q13 profits of 22M ringgit ($9M), a 40% hike from last year

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Eastbound Pacific Carriers Seek 2-Stage Rate Increase Container shipping lines operating from Asia to the U.S. intend to restore baseline freight rates for late holiday season shipments in December and the pre-Lunar New Year period in January. Member lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have plans to collectively adopt general rate increases of $200 per 40-foot container, effective... STB Nominee Open to Rail Metric Reconsideration WASHINGTON - The Surface Transportation Board member nominated by President Obama told Congress Thursday that it "wasn't unreasonable" to reconsider how the rail regulatory agency calculates whether a carrier is "revenue adequate." The contentious metric is one of the factors used by the STB to determine pricing challenges made by shippers... China Shipping to Combine Two North American Service Centers China Shipping (North America) has plans to relocate its customer service center in Houston and its intermodal center in Chicago to make way for a new combined National Service and Operations Center that will be opened in a new location, which will be selected and announced at a later date. China Shipping... Regional Economy, Petrochemicals Investment Ignites Growth at Houston Port Port of HoustonThe Port of Houston is sitting pretty atop twin economic engines. Its booming petrochemical sector is boosting exports, and its rapidly growing population base is fueling imports. The port's steadily growing container volumes reflect the region's healthy economic growth, with total throughput projected to rise 3.5 percent to 1.8... P3's Positive Prognosis There's bound to be plenty of news over the next few weeks about the proposed P3 Network as regulators in the U.S., Europe and China decide whether a massive vessel-sharing agreement among the world's three largest container shipping companies is anti-competitive and therefore shouldn't be allowed to take effect. In the... New HazMat Reporting Required for Canadian Railroads A Canadian National train in Quebec.Canada's federal government has instructed rail companies to share information with municipalities to ensure there is ongoing dialogue about the transportation of dangerous goods. Transport Canada now requires that any Canadian Class I railroad or person that transports dangerous goods must provide relevant municipalities with yearly... Waterfront Commission Postpones NY-NJ Hearing The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's scheduled Nov. 25 hearing on longshore hiring practices at the Port of New York and New Jersey has been postponed until a to-be-determined date in December. The commission has been locked in a dispute with the New York Shipping Association and International Longshoremen's Association... Average US Intermodal Rate Falls Top 36 lane index, week of November 18, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates fell again in the week ending Nov. 18, pulled lower by declines in all four directional indices this week. The overall index rate of the top 36 U.S. lanes decreased 2.2 percent, or $46, to $2,076,... FedEx, Direct Relief, and Heart to Heart International Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to Philippines MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 20, 2013 - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), Direct Relief and Heart to Heart International have teamed up to deliver more than $10 million worth of relief aid and medical supplies to communities across the typhoon-ravaged Philippines. The shipment, containing nearly 200,000 lbs. of both pharmaceuticals and medical... MIQ Logistics CFO Honored by Kansas City Business Magazine OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 21, 2013 - MIQ Logistics is proud to announce that Ingram's magazine named Chief Financial Officer Brenda Stasiulis to its 2013 class ofWomen Executives-Kansas City (WeKC). Stasiulis is one of 10 women recognized by the publication this year. "Brenda clearly deserves this honor," says John Carr,president and chief... "Best Place to Work:" Kane Is Able Takes Two Top Honors in Reader's Choice Awards from Scranton Times-Tribune SCRANTON, PA -November 21, 2013- Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- http://www.kaneisable.com) won the popular vote for the Best Place to Work in the annual Reader's Choice Awards in the Scranton Times-Tribune. KANE won first place in the categories of Best Place to Work - Warehouse and Distribution, and... Japan's Trade Surplus With US Grows Japan's trade surplus with the United States widened 38.8 percent in October from a year earlier to 577.2 billion yen ($5.77 billion) as exports surged at a much faster pace than imports, according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry this week. It was the 10th straight monthly expansion on... Pacer International Forecasts Higher Revenue in 2014 Pacer International forecasts its revenue in 2014 will range between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion, representing an expected increase of 10 to 18 percent from its 2013 results. Meanwhile, earnings per share are projected to be between $0.35 and $0.45, an expected increase of 35 percent to 36 percent from the previous... Forwarders, Brokers on an Even Keel Q: As you know, the surface transportation law, MAP-21, among other things, will require motor carriers (common or contract) to divorce their brokerage operations from their carrier operations. Under the current situation, with almost all motor carriers also functioning as property brokers, the shipper really doesn't know if the transportation... Kristin Isabelli Joins USCIB as Director of Customs Policy Washington, D.C., November 20, 2013 - Kristin Isabelli has joined the staff of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) as director of customs and trade facilitation. She brings significant Capitol Hill experience on these issues, having worked most recently as a legislative aide for the House Ways and Means... Zinnovate Joins Growing CargoWise Partner Network Sydney, Australia, November 20, 2013As the number of logistics providers adopting CargoWise's single-platform supply chain software continues to rise, businesses worldwide are seeing increasing opportunity in joining its customer-focused service programs. More than 60 regional logistics specialists have now joined the program, each gaining certification to provide localized on-the-ground consultation,... "K" Line to Support Typhoon Victims in the Philippines Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) has today announced that, in order to give relief to victims of Super Typhoon "Haiyan" and support disaster recovery efforts, it has decided to donate 5 million yen (approx. 50,000 US dollar) through The Rayomar Outreach Foundation Inc. (ROFI), a charitable institution founded by... Kalmar relocates 850 ton ship-to-shore crane at the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden* Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the relocation of an 850 ton Kalmar ship-to-shore (STS) crane for its customer the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden (Helsingborgs Hamn AB). The order was signed in September 2013 and the work was completed within a two week time frame during November. The complex project, which was... ICAO Council Elects New President MONTRéAL, 18 November 2013 - The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced today that Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu of Nigeria has been elected as the new President of the ICAO Council. Aliu's election by acclamation was confirmed today when the 36 States which comprise ICAO's Governing Council registered their unanimous agreement during...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Wait and see Globus Maritime of Greece does not appear to have abandoned plans to part ways with its oldest bulker but management says it's not going to jump the gun. GLBS takes flight Shares of Greek operator Globus Maritime (Globus) gained traction in midday trading Thursday as investors digested the details of a third-quarter beat that caught many off guard. Vetting for obsolescence Ship vetting is increasingly serving as another way that tankers become obsolete, helping to push some tonnage out of the market, said Connecticut tanker broker Robert Flynn. DNB initiates gas duo Researchers with a leading Nordic investment bank have initiated research coverage of two newly listed LPG carrier operators. GZE turns on Titan Struggling Hong Kong group Titan Petrochemicals' rescuer Guangdong Zhenrong Energy (GZE) has stunned the company by demanding interest on debt it took over. Dof adds more Norway's Dof has added another clutch of subsea contracts to its orderbook worth $65m. SCF stronger in third Russian state tanker owner Sovcomflot (SCF) has increased its profit in the third quarter, but it remains some way behind last year over the first nine months. BWO steady in Q3 BW Offshore reported an improvement in third quarter earnings as a long delayed FPSO finally got to work. DNB to lose less Norway's DNB bank has lowered its loan impairment forecast for 2013 as shipping markets improve. Scandlines deal cleared The European Commission has cleared the full takeover of Scandlines by private equity group 3i. Row brews over capsizing The families of crew missing following a tanker capsizing in Nigeria have criticised the owner. Bahri seals dry finance Saudi Arabia's Bahri has secured financing for its five kamsarmax newbuildings just as the first prepares to hit the water. Lines win Pacific work Three container lines have won a tender to provide services to central Pacific islands from next year. CSDC takes new bulkers China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has boosted its bulker fleet with a bareboat deal for two newbuildings. ESL takes one ESL Shipping of Finland has hired a bulk carrier to meet rising demand in the Baltic Sea. Navigator Gas to bank $156m Wilbur Ross-owned Navigator Holdings has priced its $228m New York IPO at the top of its range as it seeks to fund newbuildings. Rongsheng row goes on Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng is facing another legal headache as the fall-out from its aborted takeover of an engine maker continues. BW LPG hits the street BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, began trading in Oslo today following its IPO. NSC stake for sale Russia's stake in Northern Shipping Company (NSC) will go under the hammer next month. 2Go falls to loss Philippines ro-pax group 2Go has plunged to a loss in the third quarter as revenue fell. Niagara refloated Three tugs have freed a CSL Group bulker that grounded in Lake Erie on Sunday. DSME books gas carrier DSME has secured a newbuilding order for an LNG from an undisclosed client in a contract worth $200m. Ensco back at Keppel Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a repeat newbuilding order from US drilling company Ensco for a harsh environment jack-up. DSF knocks private equity Danish Ship Finance has criticized private equity funds that invest in shipping with a speculative and short-sighted view. TMT slammed over bulker TMT has come in for harsh criticism from UK trade union Nautilus International over the treatment of one of its bulker crews. Déjà vu NewLead Holdings of Greece appears to struggling to hold ground in the long-time battle to maintain its Nasdaq listing. Karageorgiou's crystal ball The recent strength of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) suggests that the declining pace of fleet growth has enabled freight rates to be more responsive to increases in cargo volumes, the chief executive of Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime told investors Wednesday.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Parliament funds European infrastructure project Group makes progress on Bangladesh worker safety FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Transpacific carriers seek $500 in rate increases Transpacific Stabilization Agreement members are adopting a two-step "guideline" rate increase that, when combined, would hike freight rates $500 per 40-foot container in December and January. APM Terminal modifies cranes for Triple Es The Rotterdam Maasvlakte I terminal will modify five of its existing post-Panamax cranes so they can reach across 23 rows of containers and accommodate the latest generation of ultra-large container ships. Report calls Tar Sands crude a new threat to Great Lakes The Alliance for the Great Lakes is raising the alarm over plans to ship tar sands crude oil on the Great Lakes. In addition to supporting fisheries and tourism, many cities get their drinking water from the Great Lakes. Seaspan seeks to raise up to $84.6 million Theft on the rise during Thanksgiving For the past three years, the incidence of theft has risen to a daily average of 10.5 thefts during the holiday weekend compared to the usual average of 2.6 thefts per day, according to FreightWatch International. Waterfront Commission postpones hearings again The organization has further postponed the start of a public hearing about adding longshore workers in the Port of New York and New Jersey from Nov. 25 to a yet-to-be-named date in December. Drewry sees drop in carrier performance Boeing Dreamlifter stranded in Kansas Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Prices firm in Fujairah Prices struggle to find direction in Suez. Tight avails in Rotterdam Prices firming in North European ports. New container port 50% complete Azerbaijani player is driving force behind development. Fuel oil stocks hold steady Middle distillates tumble. 2015: 'Massive non-compliance' predicted Tougher ECA rules could be used to monitor all shipping emissions, argues environmentalist. Singapore bunker sales up again Sales up month-on-month and year-on-year. Asian bunker prices back on upswing 'Extremely tight' supplies seen in Busan. Vessel arrested in Singapore 'over bunker dispute' Arrested bulker is owned by Essar Shipping. New fuel storage facility for Solomon Islands Move a challenge to island's established players. LNG ships adopt steam turbine engines 15% boost in fuel efficiency possible with system, manufacturer claims. Chinese bunker company in Shanghai joint-venture New business to focus on marine distillate imports from Southeast Asia. Norwegian firm adds diesel-electric vessel to fleet Ship will use 'advanced catalyst technologies' to reduce fuel consumption.

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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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