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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

October 24, 2013

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US Federal Maritime Commission seeks global regulatory summit on P3 Asia Australia Discussion Agreement to levy US$575/TEU bunker surcharge LB gains, up 14.7pc to 587,100 TEU as LA falls 4.6pc to 711,000 TEU Second Canadian rail explosion keeps Canadian National main line blocked Data-skewing high cube boxes now account for 49pc of cellular fleet American Trucking Associations chief blasts Tea Party, attacks GOP Xiamen's Taiwan fruit imports up 58pc to 10,176 tonnes in nine months Harbin Railway Bureau starts Harbin-Shuangyashan rapid rail freight Western Chinese auto export growth shrinks as currency strengthens Ocean carriers plan rate hikes on east-west trades starting next month InterMax carries heavy cargo for Chinese offshore marine project FESCO North America launches box service to Russia for Winter Olympic 2014 Business Monitor sees infrastructure expansion as Russia pivots to Asia Guangzhou airport to start 24-hour customs clearance to boost air cargo US, Romania settle on USAF air cargo base to supply Afghanistan Austria's cargo-partner in Ho Chi Minh to service Vietnamese exports

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Freight activity index hits new high Antwerp Port successfully handles first 18,000-TEU vessel Dighi Port discharges record coal in 24 hours Gujarat Pipavav Port's Q3 net profit increases 5-fold Labour agitation at NSICT, JN Port Focus should be on efficient & affordable air cargo security, says ICAO Secretary-General Four key Mumbai infra projects to be taken up for discussion: Maharashtra CM

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EU adopts new ship recycling regulation to end beaching Latin America's biggest Airbus aircraft order Slovenia to augment railway track in Koper Fiege implements e-commerce solution for Bierbaum-Proenen FMC calls for global regulatory summit on P3 Aerolineas Argentinas modernizes fleet with Boeing Wandt celebrates 65th birthday Strautmann scoops up Langendorf New managers at Dresden international airport and... Kuehne + Nagel banking on training offers from abroad Tyrol tightens up night driving ban Port of Long Beach enjoys peak season Yangtze River Express increases frequencies to Hahn E-Commerce beflügelt Paketgeschäft

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Eastern delivers another OSV for HOS deepwater fleet Eletson on Blackstone-backed LPG newbuild binge Groen orders two more chasers at Damen Super post-Panamax cranes go to work in Savannah Outrage grows over imprisonment of security ship crew Blackstone-controlled APT files for IPO Jotun launches performance package for eco ship builders

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Port association pleased with House passage of water act Four super post-Panamax cranes at work for Georgia Ports Authority Crowley nets $200 million through sale of securities Corps announces plan to begin Grays Harbor maintenance dredging NOAA plans to discontinue lithographic nautical charts

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Standard and Britannia unveil very different general increases The first two clubs reveal how much premiums will rise at 2014 renewal European MPs to hear expert port opinion on Brussels' market access proposals European Commission's proposed legislation omits port labour, cargo handling and passenger services India bars charity from visiting Seaman Guard Ohio detainees Crew need support whether they are held legitimately or not, says Mission to Seafarers Advanfort demands release of Seaman Guard Ohio personnel Security firm claims arrest in India is unlawful and criminalises seafarers FMC's P3 global summit proposal wins shipper support UPDATE: Regulators in Europe and China invited to Washington meeting Competition intensifies in Middle East Gulf VLCC spot market Glut of vessels means rates will manage only small rises Antwerp taskforce fights cyber-crimes Team will defend the port against hackers Hafnia Tankers confirms 27-ship fleet after $235m private placement Orderbook includes eight Chinese medium range tankers P3 capacity will be largely unchanged on transpacific and Asia-Europe Alphaliner says Port Klang and Rotterdam will loser from likely service changes Revised box packing code due in 2015 Up to a third of all containers are wrongly filled or loaded Shipowners hail Brussels compromise on ship recycling Europe-flagged tonnage can be scrapped in Asian yards that are up to scratch American Shipping Company reaps profit from Jones Act product trade Third-quarter profit of $1.2m compares with loss of $13.1m last year American Petroleum Tankers files for IPO Proceeds will be used to repay debt Nordea sees recovery from 2014 Vessel values are also strengthening, says Kjelsrud Eletson and Blackstone launch LPG venture Company will operate six existing ships and up to 10 ethylene carrier newbuildings Kexim provides $113m financing to Sinokor's Shell charter project Owner can determine portions of loans and bond guarantees in innovative deal

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Yard fends off US suit ALLEGATIONS that US builder Bollinger Shipyards purposely misled the US government have been thrown out in federal court Hafnia raises $235M HAFNIA Tankers of Denmark said today it had completed a private placement of shares that raised $235M Iranian tanker return could be 'catastrophic' IF SANCTIONS against Iran are lifted, that could have a "catastrophic impact" on the international crude tanker market, a London shipbroker has warned Shipowner caution seen on spending for IT SHIPPING'S lingering downturn is making shipowners take a pragmatic and cautious approach to investments for communication technologies aboard vessels, INMARSAT Maritime president Frank Coles has told Fairplay Rongshen's losses total 1.3Bn yuan HONG KONG-listed China Rongsheng HI (Rongsheng) recorded losses of 1.3Bn yuan ($216M) in the first three quarters of 2013, down by 612% from profits of 25.7M yuan in 2012, its fiscal report has stated Imports to China for demolition drop CHINESE shipbreakers today reported a 31% drop year on year in the first nine months of 2013 in imported breaking tonnage HSH braced for clear-out LEADING German ship financier HSH Nordbank is bracing for a surge in repossessions and ownership transfers of distressed ships in 2014/15 Sevan refinances debt SEVAN Drilling said today it had taken delivery of its third cylindrical unit from a Chinese builder and had refinanced loans Nordea sees upswing for shipping credit CREDIT conditions for shipping are gradually recovering parallel to better credit quality in the industry, but problems remain, a Scandinavian banking group warned today BHP's iron ore production rises 23% BHP BILLITON said today its iron ore production had risen 23% year-on-year in 3Q13 Hubline eyes re-entry to offshore sector MALAYSIAN shipowner Hubline Berhad is reportedly in talks to charter out offshore supply vessels (OSVs) after most of its losing assets were written off Orders reflect market shift REBOUNDING ship orders and newbuilding prices reflect a fundamental change in the market, said a sector analyst today Vantage's drillship order transferred VANTAGE Drilling's drillship order, which was cancelled by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding, has been transferred to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, an STX O&S executive told Fairplay during the Kormarine trade show in Busan this week Drybulk overhang lingers THE RECENT upswing in the Baltic Dry Index that saw Capesize rates hitting $40,000 is likely to be a fluke, said a sector analyst today

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
House, Senate Head to Conference Over Water Resources Bill WASHINGTON - The Senate and House are set to conference on a long-delayed water resources bill authorizing port and inland waterway projects after the lower chamber approved its version tonight 417-3. "This is how we ought to work," said Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., on the bipartisan approach the bill took with the... Panalpina to Pay $35 Million to Settle Price-Fixing Lawsuit Panalpina has agreed to pay $35 million as part of a preliminary agreement to settle a U.S. class action lawsuit alleging anticompetitive industry practices regarding certain freight surcharges. The amount from Panalpina includes previously received proceeds of $5.8 million, in an unrelated class action against various airlines. The settlement is subject... JOC Trucking Employment Index Ekes Out Gain JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index Full-size image Trucking made very slight employment gains in September, pushing the Journal of Commerce For-Hire Trucking Employment Index back up to 95.7, its same reading as in May, from 95.6. The increase follows a flat month for the index in August. The index's oscillation over the past few... Four Industry Giants Tout Success of Match-Back Model It sounds elementary: An exporter in an interior location needs empty containers. Importers in the same region unload containers every day and ship them back empty to a seaport. Why not truck the empty boxes a short distance to the exporter's facility, load them with freight and ship the containers... Wanted: Equipment to Ship Bumper Grain Crop U.S. farmers expect to harvest bumper corn and wheat crops this year, which should more than reverse the shortfall caused by last year's drought. The forecast already is lowering commodity futures prices and could give U.S. exports a price advantage over global competitors. At the same time, world demand for... Hearings to Focus on NY-NJ Longshore Hiring The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor has scheduled a series of public hearings to highlight what commission official contend are discriminatory hiring practices for longshore workers in the Port of New York and New Jersey. The commission resolution authorizing the public hearings said they are being held "to determine the... Inland Distribution Conference 2014 Our 2013 Inland Distribution Conference was a rousing success with 360 shippers, rail, trucking, and other intermodal and transportation providers attending. Returning to Kansas City again in 2014, this event promises to be a must attend, highlighting the latest cost saving strategies, best practices, forecasts and trends in the intermodal... Canadian Pacific's Profit, Revenue Soar Canadian Pacific reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was C$324 million (about US$312 million), jumping 48 percent year-over-year. Quarterly revenue for the Class I railroad was a record C$1.5 billion, up 6 percent from the same period last year. Its operating ratio was 65.9 percent, an 820... Phil Byrd Elected 69th Chairman of American Trucking Associations Orlando, Fla. - Today, the Board of Directors of American Trucking Associations elected Phil Byrd, president of Bulldog Hiway Express, Charleston, S.C., as the federation's 69th chairman. "I am deeply humbled that my fellow ATA members would grant me the tremendous honor of representing them, and our industry, as chairman," Byrd said. "I... ATA Announces Changes to National Truck Driving Championships Orlando, Fla. - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced its Board of Directors voted to make the National Truck Driving Championships more inclusive by allowing non-ATA members of state trucking associations to compete in the annual safety competition. "We've long billed this event as the 'Super Bowl of Safety,' so it is... YRC Worldwide Companies YRC Freight, Holland, Reddaway and New Penn Receive U.S. EPA SmartWay Excellence Award OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YRC WorldwideInc. (Nasdaq:YRCW) today announced that YRC Worldwide companies YRCFreight, Holland, Reddaway and New Penn were honored with a 2013 U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Excellence Award at theCouncil of Supply Chain Management Professionals annual meeting inDenver. Excellence Awardees are selected... DGX Boosts Middle East Service Offering RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 22, 2013) - Dependable Global Express, Inc. (DGX), a global ocean freight forwarder, announces today the appointment of Lily Sagherian as its Business Development Manager for DGX's new Middle East Trade Lane service. Ms. Sagherian is fluent in 4 languages including Arabic and Armenian, and has... Navis N4 Technology Powers the Next Generation of Optimization in Terminals Globally OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navis, the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today marks the 25th anniversary of its terminal operating system (TOS) amidst a surge of container terminal projects around the world whether they are automated, semi-automated or manual. Due to the continued strength and reliability... Norfolk Southern Posts 'Strong' Quarterly Results Norfolk Southern reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $482 million, increasing 20 percent year-over-year from $402 million. "Norfolk Southern delivered strong results, led by growth in our chemicals, metals/construction, intermodal and automotive businesses, combined with ongoing productivity improvements," said Charles W. "Wick" Moorman, CEO of the... TNT Aims for Asia Rebound TNT is determined to claw back ground lost in Asia during the protracted negotiations of its sale to UPS. TNT Express saw global revenues decline in the second quarter in the face of strong economic headwinds and the fallout from UPS's withdrawal of its $6.8 billion bid for the company in...

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Navig8 hits jackpot Navig8 Products Tankers has raised $150m from another private placement aimed at Norwegian investors. Calling all co-managers If you're among the many investment bankers who are racing to hang another tombstone on your wall before year-end you may be in luck. APT sounds alarm US tanker owners appear to be growing increasingly anxious about the future of cash-strapped domestic yard that could alter the course of the cabotage trade if it re-enters the commercial shipbuilding arena. EOC back in black EOC has revealed a turnaround in fortunes after repositioning itself within the Malaysian offshore market. Pyxis in play A Greek product tanker owner backed by industry veteran Eddie Valentis appears to be in the early stages of a campaign to court investors. Tas profit jumps Malaysian offshore vessel builder Tas Offshore has seen earnings more than triple as demand for its vessels continues to thrive. Grangemouth to close Tankers loadings in Scotland will take a hit as refiner Ineos confirmed its Grangemouth petrochemicals plant is to close. Who guards the guards? Estonian ferry owner Vjatseslav Leedo is plotting to send an idle ship into the Indian Ocean as a base for anti-piracy security forces. Hafnia hits $235m target Hafnia Tankers has raised $235m from a private placement in Oslo. SSE: more turmoil ahead The head of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) has warned that Chinese shipping will be hit by state moves to limit manufacturing over-capacity. Duo form gas giant Greek owner Eletson has teamed up with US financial heavyweight Blackstone to form a $700m LPG shipping company. Goundar expanding South Seas operator Goundar Shipping Services plans to extend its ro-pax offering with more ships. Havila hits new high Havila Shipping may soon be shelling out dividends after logging a record third quarter profit. GulfMark hails Q3 result US owner GulfMark Offshore has posted its best quarterly profit for four years as day rates increased. AMSC back in profit American Shipping Company has seen its third quarter bottom line shift back above zero amid a reassurance to investors that Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) continues to make charter payments on time. Olsen FPSOs stronger FPSO group Fred Olsen Production (FOP) has posted better results in the first nine months of 2013 ahead of its takeover by Malaysia's Yinson. Nordea loan losses down Sweden-based lender Nordea has cut loan losses in the third quarter as profit increased. HMM soars on good news Shares in Hyundai Merchant Marine leapt today after the struggling company completed a refinancing. The clock is ticking... Time is running out to submit entries to the 2013 TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year Competition. BC tests bond market Canada's BC Ferries is refinancing an earlier bond issue with a new debt sale. P3 impact downplayed Westports, the newly listed Malaysian port operator, has played down talk of any potential impact from the new P3 Alliance. CSG goes short again China Shipping Group (CSG) has lined up a short-term debt sale worth CNY 2bn ($328.65m). Bimco targets bunkers Bimco is set to develop an industry-acceptable standard set of terms and conditions for the purchase of marine fuels. Newbuilds hurting SCI Shipping Corp of India's (SCI) new ships are contributing to ongoing losses, according to managing director BK Mandal. Kamath joins BW LPG Vijay Kamath has wasted little time securing new employment joining BW LPG as its new chief financial officer. FMC calls P3 summit The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has called for a global summit with regulators from Europe and China into the P3 Alliance. China steel output jumps China has seen an 11% year-on-year increase in steel production figures from the World Steel Association (WSA) show. APT readies IPO A US product tanker owner backed by some of the biggest names in private equity is getting ready to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in New York.

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Great Lakes U.S-flag vessel coal moves fall 13% in September FMC's Cordero says he has open mind about P3 Transplace expands shipper program for truck co-loading The TransMatch program "is mature enough to promote as a stand-alone service," Transplace's Brent Hudspeth said. Consumer product and grocery manufacturers like Clorox and Del Monte Foods use the service. Truck thefts increase 15% from second quarter SeaIntel says P3 will have advantages over competition If the P3 Network is approved by antitrust authorities, its members - Maersk, MSC and CMA - will have "two large competitive advantages over their closest competitors," said SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Canadian Pacific has record Q3 NOAA: No more printed nautical charts CargoWise offers Canadian eManifest module CargoWise has developed a new customs-compliant software module to meet the needs of its Canadian customers as they brace for upcoming changes to the country's customs procedures. Bangladesh steps up garment workplace safety "Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-Made Garment Sector" focuses on minimizing the threat of fire and building collapse in ready-made garment factories and on ensuring the rights and safety of workers. Manhattan reports record Q3 profits Indianapolis airport commissions large solar project

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OCTOBER 23, 2013
Prices steady in Fujairah Good avails in Cape Town. Prices soft across Europe Congestion continued in Rotterdam. High viscosity sales climbing South Korea refiner sees sales of 500 cSt bunker fuel double since July. New marine research centre for Singapore Test centre will focus on green ship and port technologies. LNG will be 'established' bunker fuel within five years Chairman of ClassNK says Singapore is the best location for LNG bunker hub. Engine maker backing LNG as a 'main marine fuel' Much of company's R&D goes on the fuel, president tells ferry conference. Mid-week bunker prices in Asia largely lower Supplies of bunker fuels generally fine at key Asian ports. Korean yard to target LNG bunkering sector Firm secures design approval from classification society. European terminal player in possible buy off Firm considering cash offer for its entire issued share capital. Liquidators arranged for Titan Petrochemicals Informal committee of creditors set up to follow up on development. BIMCO updating bunker purchase document Takes into account changes in bunker-related legislation and practice. Petro Summit expands operations to Sabah Forms collaboration agreement with sole bunker supplier for Sabah-based ports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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