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BRIEFS

September 23, 2013

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SCFI rates down to US$1,891/FEU to USWC and $875/TEU to north Europe Shenzhen's eight-month container volume up 1pc to 15.25 million TEU IMO passes container weigh-in rules despite shipper opposition Matson risks US$25,000 daily fines for fish killed in molasses spill Tianjin port opens social media smart phone WeChat interactive link Chengdu-Lodz railway changes border crossing in face of rising costs Chongqing's 8-month rail inbound boxes up 20pc to 3.11 million tonnes Qingdao expands cargo capacity with domestic and overseas services Fujian, Jiangxi join to sell joint port-logistics schemes to Beijing US farm bill asking for WTO trouble from China, warn US trade bodies Insurers relaunch IMDG Code guides to prevent hazmat accidents at sea Sarjak again named 'NVOCC of the Year - Special Equipment' at MALA Moscow-Brussels tug of war to recruit Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia Supply chains need to cope with growing emerging market demand: Ti report UN labour code provides Willis Group stranded seaman insurance to sell Singapore Airlines, Tata sign agreement to set up new Indian carrier Air carriers face military revenue loses as Pentagon slashes airlift US Air Force to give first of four C-130 Hercs to Afghan Air Force IATA sets up working group to measure air cargo carbon footprint Global air freight growth to slow to less than 4.9pc over 20 years Canadian lobstermen can't cope with air cargo rates, mull box ships

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Armed guards now deployed on 80 pc of containerships & tankers Cargotec s Kalmar receives major repeat order from TraPac s fully automated terminal in Los Angeles Global Logistics Services expands operations with new office in Mumbai MOL again earns listing on DJSI Safmarine wins Ocean Supplier Excellence Award VPT looks to boost traffic through sops Another 'Long Standing' Story of CAG & PAC Reports! BCHAA organises 2nd workshop for CHA staff Siddhi Vinayak Logistic celebrates "Driver's Day" INR rallies by 125 paise against dollar to end at 62.23

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Russian Railways investing in new railway bridge Unifeeder acquires United Feeder Services DB Schenker Rail moves into Germany's biggest loco workshop Virgin Atlantic cancels Accra service Irish port and shipping sector expands Fedex posts strong result in Q1 IDS hub celebrates tenth anniversary New freight facility at Seychelles airport MOL remains in sustainability index New Efip head appointed China office for London's Baltic Exchange Multitrade Spain transports train cars from Spain to Chile John Holland awarded Roy Hill mining project contract Transcarga takes delivery of its first Airbus aircraft Zimmer auf Rollen Neuer Hafen in Zentralasien

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Adriatic to buy five six former ACO OSVs from Harvey ACL cuts steel on new generation CONRO ships Azerbaijan inaugurates new Baku Shipyard Houston court hands Nobu Su another victory Baltic Trading to raise $55 million ABB secures $25 million order from Nordic Yards

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Coast Guard detains vessel for numerous safety issues Trees to come down near Portland Airport Dow Jones taps Mitsui for Sustainability Index Port of Seattle releases August container numbers DOC trade delegation to talk cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia/Kuwait

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Denholm ponders return to bulkers Diversified Glasgow shipping group says it's looking for acquisitions GSF and WSC welcome IMO box weight compromise But transport union and shippers group slam the proposed regulations Scorpio takes four MR newbuildings from Ceres and JP Morgan Valero-chartered tankers due from SPP Shipbuilding in first-half 2014 Danes set out to conquer the Northwest Passage Nordic Bulk vessel plans historic transit through Canadian Arctic Unifeeder acquires niche Mediterranean player Purchase of United Feeder Services positions players as pan-European leaders Employers' council numbers boom as owners seek help with crew rights IMEC will meet seafarer unions in October for fresh round of bargaining Gas power makes economic sense Interest grows in LNG fuel as the figures start to add up What price alternative fuel? It is tricky to compare the costs of using gas to that of conventional bunkers Neste sells tanker fleet Sale and leaseback aims to boost Finnish state-controlled energy group's cashflow Operators to be told to take responsibility for cat fines damage Individual claims likely to exceed $1m Port Botany recovers after crane failure DP World warns of minor yard delays on shift changes Navios Partners plans fundraiser for fleet growth Owner seeks longer charters as dry bulk market brightens Melbourne's annual box volumes slip But motor vehicle, dry bulk and liquid trades show growth Going beyond the unknown unknowns Less talk and more action at IUMI 2013 The art of wreck removal A fascinating DVD and book give new insight into shipping casualties

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
ITF slams box weighing 'compromise' THE ITF today accused the IMO of missing a chance to reduce safety risks by failing to vote for mandatory weighing of all boxes before loading Drybulk share sales accelerate TAKING advantage of the run-up in drybulk stock values, both Navios Partners and Baltic Trading have priced follow-on offerings Vitol locks in LR2 tankers SWISS commodity trader Vitol has booked two LR2 product tankers for six months at $16,250 per day SCI-owned VLCC arrested A VLCC owned by government-run Shipping Corporation of India has been arrested in Singapore Unifeeder takes over UFS, eyes Med market UNIFEEDER, the European container feeder operator, has unveiled a major acquisition in its push for the Mediterranean market share MHI, KHI said to be negotiating two VLGCs MITSUBISHI HI and Kawasaki HI are reportedly discussing a scheme under which each would build a VLGC for compatriot LPG importer Astomos Energy, brokers told Fairplay today Nordic discloses offer NORDIC Shipholding, the Copenhagen-listed owner of six product tankers, said today it has received an investment offer from outside Denmark Capesize surge rubs off on Panamaxes A SPOT RATE surge for Capesize bulkers is finally rubbing off on Panamax rates, with some charterers splitting Capesize stems into two Panamaxes to save costs BDI rise turns analysts bullish on Yangzijiang SHARES in Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang are today being put on offer, as analysts see the Baltic Dry Index's rally to spur bulker orders

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Sept. 20 Major container lines have announced planned rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in September and October. North America-Europe Effective Oct. 1, Hapag-Lloyd is planning to boost rates between North America and Europe. From Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to North Europe and the Mediterranean,... Strike Hits Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway More than 100 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen today struck the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway. Picket lines were posted at seven primary WLE terminals, including Akron, Brewster, Canton, Carey, Hartland and Mingo Junction, Ohio, and Carnegie, Pa., shutting down the entire railroad's operation. "We were forced to... Norfolk Southern Names Stewart Executive Vice President, CFO Marta R. Stewart will succeed John P. Rathbone as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Norfolk Southern Corp., effective Nov. 1. She will report to NS President James A. Squires. Rathbone is retiring after a 32-year career in the finance and administrative divisions of the company that began with... Nagoya's Container Trade Edges Up The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Nagoya in central Japan edged up 0.8 percent in the first half of this year from a year earlier to 1.226 million 20-foot equivalent units, according to preliminary figures released by the Nagoya municipal government. The Port of Nagoya is... Currency Overvaluation Hits China's Competitiveness China's exporters could face even more intense pressure from rivals in Asia if the renminbi continues to strengthen, according to one analyst. While currencies in Asia such as the rupee, yen and rupiah have depreciated in recent months, the renminbi has remained steadfast and could further appreciate, reducing the competiveness of... Japanese Exports to US Surge Japan's exports to the United States rose for the eighth straight month in August on a year-on-year basis, surging 20.6 percent to 1.069 trillion yen ($10.8 billion), according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry on Sept. 19. The August jump in U.S.-bound shipments was led by autos, auto parts... OSCAR: FEU Availability Doubles in Kansas City Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, Sept. 18 Full-size image There were 294 40-foot containers available to handle U.S. exports in Kansas City in the week of Sept. 18, more than double the 138 FEUs available at this inland location last week, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly Ocean Shipping Container... SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Edge Down Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Sept. 20, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West Coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index fell slightly in the week ending Sept. 20. This marks the second straight week of declines in both lanes. The spot... SCFI: Shanghai-Mediterranean Spot Container Rates Fall Below $1,000 Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, Mediterranean, week ending Sept. 20, 2013 Full-size image Spot container rates from Asia to Mediterranean ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index eroded by $62 per 20-foot-equivalent unit during the week ending Sept. 20. Rates fell below the $1,000-per-TEU mark for the first time since the end... Match-Back Key to Growth in US Containerized Agricultural Exports Farmers, railroad and shipping executives agree that if together they can find a way to efficiently ship grain from the rural interior to seaports, the export of containerized grain products would know no limits. The problem, according to Ed Zaninelli, vice president of trans-Pacific westbound at OOCL, is that containers carrying... Port Corpus Christi Announces Support of 2013 Eagle Ford Shale Fall Conference ORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Friday, September 20, 2013, Port Corpus Christi will be joined by members of the Eagle Ford Shale Consortium to announce their support of the 2013 Eagle Ford Shale Fall Conference - Where The South Texas Energy Triangle Meets The World. The conference invites all stakeholders to... Roadrunner Acquires YES Trans Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired substantially all of the assets of YES Trans, a refrigerated truckload service provider based in Salisbury, Mass. YES Trans primarily transports meat and produce between the Northeast and the Midwest and Southeast. The purchase price was approximately $1.2 million, net of cash acquired, plus an earn-out... IMO Approves Compromise Proposal for Weighing Containers The International Maritime Organization today backed a compromise proposal for verifying the weight of containers before they are loaded on board ships. An IMO subcommittee approved draft guidelines allowing shippers two methods to verify the weight of a container as part of the London-based organization's program to improve safety at sea.... IBIA Supports UK Call for IMO's Low-Sulphur Fuel Availability Study The International Bunker Industry Association has welcomed the U.K. government's call for the International Maritime Organization to expedite the release of its study on the availability of 0.50 percent sulphur fuel. "Our members need clarity and the sooner that the availability study is undertaken, the better," said Peter Hall, IBIA's chief... CN's business agenda supports growth of Halifax gateway, says president and chief executive officer Claude Mongeau HALIFAX, Sept. 19, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), said today CN's supply chain collaboration agenda and commitment to Operational and Service Excellence can support growth at the Port of Halifax and make the railway's and port's common customers... DHL Appoints New CEO for Indian Operations DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight subsidiary of DHL, has appointed Samar Nath as its new chief executive officer and country manager for India. "At the epicenter of the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region, India is of strategic importance to DHL's global forwarding operations," said Kelvin Leung, CEO of DHL...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Luminaries lock horns It appears that most market forecasters are confident the US tanker sector will prosper for the next few years but a handful remain unconvinced. Jaenichen charts Jones Act jungle Shale oil stole the spotlight yet again this week as the leaders of the US maritime cluster flocked to the first ever TradeWinds Jones Act Shipping Forum in Manhattan where delegates were invited to take a closer look at the trends that are shaping the industry. Two more catch wave Chinese titan Cosco and Transmed Shipping of Greece are the latest owners to lock capesize bulkers into period contracts in a rising market. Seadrill chases $500m John Fredriksen's Seadrill has announced plans to raise $500m from a bond sale. Denholm plans dry order Shipowner J & J Denholm is planning its first newbuilding order in a decade as it looks to set its cash wealth to work in a rising dry-cargo market, its chairman says. The blue report A Clarksons staffer could soon be opening an email from a superior with the header See you (in my office) next Tuesday. New plan for Humpuss? Indonesia's Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) wants to ditch at least part of the debt-for-equity swap agreed with creditors as it looks at new ways of restructuring borrowings. Baltic eyes up to $64m Baltic Trading has fleshed out the details of an upcoming public share offering. FSL risk chief quits The chief risk officer of Singapore's First Ship Lease (FSL) has resigned four days after the company's latest charter trouble emerged. Concordia to spark cap A move to limit wreck removal insurance cover to $1bn is gaining support in the market after the costly righting of the Costa Concordia this week. Three hurt in fire Three workers have been injured after a blaze broke out on a semi-submersible rig at a shipyard in Rotterdam. Denholm on the lookout UK shipowner J & J Denholm has growth in its sights after a sharp rise in profit during 2012. Nordic claims Arctic first Nordic Bulk Carriers of Denmark is claiming a first for an Arctic transit from Canada to Finland. SCI VLCC arrested A VLCC owned by Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has been arrested in Singapore, according to records from the sheriff of the Singapore Supreme Court. Siem denies sale Norway's Siem Offshore has denied suggestions it has offloaded one of its newbuildings to a Chinese owner before it has even hit the water. Petronas in $1.7bn spree TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Worried about whales? The ongoing problem of whales getting whacked by cargoships off the US could be about to have a very modern solution. Unifeeder invades the Med Shortsea operator Unifeeder is continuing on the expansion trail with the acquisition of Cyprus-based United Feeder Services (UFS). Ro-ro lines courted Thanet Council in the UK is seeking a new ro-ro operator to restore a service from Ramsgate to Ostend. Chinese spur for Taiwan Taiwanese bulker owners are set to benefit from the restocking of Chinese steel mills with iron ore, according to Yuanta Securities. ICAP out of capes ICAP has ended its fleeting relationship with the capesize market just as rates in the sector have taken off. Angra Star in trouble An abandoned general cargoship has partially sunk in Guanabara Bay, Brazil. ABG settles claim India's ABG Shipyard has avoided a potential winding-up order by agreeing to pay a debenture bill to Tata Capital. Hello, I speak Chinese We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Alam ties up AHTS Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has secured employment for one of its anchor handlers, it has disclosed. TMT wins ship back Embattled Taiwanese owner TMT has won another battle with a US court ordering another of its ships to be released from arrest. Gulf to discuss arrest Directors of Gulf Navigation are set to meet on Friday in a bid to get a VLCC arrested in Rotterdam released. Dry duo to issue stock The recent spike in share prices on the back of rising freight rates has tempted two US-listed bulk owners into issuing new stock. Gunvor seals funds Gunvor has closed a $675m long-term secured facility to finance its Ust Luga Oil Products Terminal in Russia.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
House committee passes WRRDA bill, Army Corps criticized One week after the T&I Committee presented a reauthorization bill for the Water Resources Development Act, the committee quickly made amendments and voted to send it to the full House for consideration. Liners praise IMO action on container weights Draft amendments to require mandatory verification of gross weight of containers under the SOLAS convention were agreed to on Friday by the IMO's Subcommittee on Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes and Containers. Pasha to develop ro/ro terminal at Port Manatee Company and port authority officials noted the Florida port is closest to Mexico's fast-growing vehicle manufacturing areas served by the ports of Veracruz and Altamira and offers the quickest transit times to the U.S. market. Maersk completes sale of Bridge Terminal Transport CP to shut down Calgary maintenance facility New members named to President's Export Council The council is the principal national advisory committee on international trade, and advises the president on government policies and programs related to U.S. trade and export promotion, including the National Export Initiative. DSV expands Everyday service Illinois sees boost to exports from ADM terminal UASC to use GT Nexus for e-commerce applications Ex-Im Bank loans support solar exports FIATA: Logistics plays key role in sustainable development Registration opens for C-TPAT conference ATA unveils first LEAD class Executive moves OIG looks into DOT's data collection

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
Weekly global market report A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices in the Americas end week on low note Demand and avails were said to be good in Houston on Friday. Malaysian officials bust national diesel smuggling ring Ring involved selling subsidised diesel to 'vessels plying international waters'. Spike in ARA fuel oil stocks Players expect stock build to be temporary. Prices soften in Fujairah IFO prices rising in South Africa. Prices in Rotterdam end week on soft note Prices firming the Mediterranean. Confidence levels 'steady' among shipping industry players But there are fears of the impact of higher fuel costs as new environmental regulations come into force. Price is right for LNG bunker fuel Conference hears how economics are leaning to LNG. Chinese port to encourage LNG bunkering Push is part of an effort to tackle air pollution. Ship arrest in Singapore Shipping Corporation of India tanker held by maritime authorities. Fujairah terminal prepares for 'phase three expansion' Phase two has been completed 'ahead of schedule'. Consortium eyes LNG bunkers US companies to include marine use in LNG development plans. Asian bunker prices show little movement Offices in Hong Kong and Busan closed for a public holiday. Chinese fuel oil imports to fall in September Singapore to provide largest share of fuel oil imports. US judge rejects Alaska suit against ECA Judicial review would demonstrate a 'lack of respect' for US government's international arrangements. LNG bunkering likely to focus on ship-to-ship operations 'We expect that the STS bunkering industry will be the first mover', says senior official with classification society. Aegean Shipping gains certification for standards Firm has been certified with four ISO standards by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.

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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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