BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

August 28, 2013

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Wan Hai sole Taiwan container carrier to make second quarter profit All-water routes fail to bring high volumes to US east coast as forecast 13,386-TEU Cosco England newbuilding to join the Asia-Europe trade Beijing releases 3-year plan to restructure ailing shipbuilding industry Yantai port 7-month container volume up 23.64pc to 1.28 million TEU Nanning-Guangzhou double-stacked freight rail link to open next year Damco appoints Samuel Israel as new regional CEO for Latin America US press for restrictions on tobacco in Trans-Pacific Partnership talks China provides Cambodia with four border checkpoint container scanners Toll joins GraysOnline to boost its online parcel delivery service ICAO to clear India of aviation 'safety concerns' after flight audit Four kilos of opium found in five handbags at Dubai Cargo Village Norfolk air cargo falls 23pc while airport traffic dips 6pc in July Last-mile courier thefts increase, increasing target pharma shipments

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AUGUST 27, 2013
Containerised exports from Subcontinent showing positive trend overall Sailesh Bhatia elected President of AMTOI Egypt, Syria unrest hits spices, tea & rice exports Exporters told to move up value chain to gain India asks European Customs authorities to allow exporters to take back rejected consignments Urea imports shoot up to 11.09 lakh tonnes in Q1 USFDA to strengthen food import norms Vannamei shrimp exports surge on high global demand Box terminal operators facing multiple challenges, says Drewry Railways likely to hike freight charges in October RITES preparing techno-economic feasibility report for proposed Major Port in Andhra Pradesh India & Myanmar set trade target of $ 3 bn by 2015 INR plunges to another new low of 66.08 Latin American countries to diversify trade with India ...sector faces acute manpower crunch CCI clears infra projects worth INR 2 lakh cr.

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Evergreen names "Ever Living" Captrain Deutschland expanding in Denmark and Sweden TNT Express explores sale of Dutch part of TNT Fashion ECL deploying CargoBeamer wagons in Germany ANA Cargo adjusts Okinawa operation Toll Group with higher profits in 2012/13 Hamburg Süd holds first naming ceremony in USA Palletways extending services to Czechia and Slovakia Port Columbus opens new south runway New Geodis Wilson managing director in the USA Norway Post reports lower earnings in H1/2013 Eight in race for fourth JNPT terminal Colombia: first commercial flight with new biofuel Pollock expands fleet

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AUGUST 27, 2013
NOAA confirms identity of historic wreck Inland Salvage completes another offshore salvage ABS Nautical Systems signs contracts with European operators Spanish shipbuilder launches support vessel Austal lays keel for Australian patrol boat

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AUGUST 27, 2013
Corps issues caution for low Columbia water levels Port Metro Vancouver releases mid-year cargo volume numbers Researchers discover wreckage of U.S. Coast Survey steamer TSA member carriers plan to hike freight rates Port of Los Angeles eyes start of Yang Ming berth upgrades

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AUGUST 27, 2013
Singamas Container Holdings net profit shrinks 28% US domestic demand fails to buoy overall market PIL does not rule out further fleet expansion Teo eyes opportunities for charters and newbuildings Taylor Wessing launches shipping practice Law firm seeks German finance work Star Bulk stays in profit Transformed owner eyes bigger contribution from third-party management Maersk's box builder suffers from postponements MCI's second-quarter profit plunges 93% on-year due to postponed investments Supply delays hit Awilco LNG Challenging summer sees Oslo-based firm post a second-quarter loss North Europe aframax earnings spike ends Tonnage is available for early September voyages Cosco Pacific reports dip in net profit Update: Cash gain from CIMC disposal will be channelled to new investments Bechtel designs offshore terminal to boost African ports' handling Hub is claimed to have lower construction and operational costs than conventional ports The $72m sulphur headache DFDS boss Smedegaard talks scrubber spending risks and conflicts to come in 2015 Teekay LNG plans $115m Oslo bond issue Loan will mature in September 2o18 First Ship Lease recruits FR8 boss as new chief executive Hatton's appointment ends two-month management vacuum

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AUGUST 27, 2013
Star bulks up managed fleet NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today reported a profitable quarter and a growing portfolio of managed bulkers and product tankers TMT lender ordered to release ship TMT HAS another win in its Chapter 11 battle in Houston, as an arrested ship was ordered to be freed by today More box cuts advised BOX LINERS must cut more costs to satisfy shareholders after first-half losses, a UK shipping consultancy warned today South Asia breaking prices follow rupee down PRICES of ships sold for demolition into South Asia plunged last week as the rupee plummeted to a historic low of 65.54 to the dollar Nam Cheong issues S$90M in fixed notes MALAYSIA'S largest OSV builder Nam Cheong has issued S$90M ($70M) in fixed-rate notes to refinance borrowings MSC Cruises poaches ex-rival as CEO MSC CRUISES has appointed the recently resigned president of rival Costa Cruises, Gianni Onorato, as its new CEO JJOGMEC receives first LPG for petroleum reserve JAPAN'S government-owned Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) has received its first LPG cargo for its strategic petroleum reserve in Namikata terminal in western Japan COSCOL cuts deficit COSCOL said it lost 78M yuan ($12.66M) in 1H13, cutting its deficit by 230.13% year on year Capesize S&P gains CAPESIZES have featured in the resale market for a second consecutive week VLGC rates firm ahead of September CP release RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers rose every day of last week before dropping on 23 August Ksure offering ship bond insurance KOREA Trade Insurance Corp, one of South Korea's two export credit agencies, is offering ship bond insurance to aid struggling domestic yards

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AUGUST 27, 2013
TSA Lines Plan Westbound Rate Hike Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their freight rates by at least $100 per 40-foot container effective Oct. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement Westbound, a discussion group of 15 carriers, announced Tuesday that the guideline for the general rate increase applies to all commodities from all... US Diesel Prices Rise U.S. diesel prices inched up slightly in the week of August 26, following a slight uptick in the prior week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.913, rising 0.013 cents from a week ago. Prices are down nearly 1.8 cents, or 4 percent, from a... Green Fleet Strike Reflects Changing Union Strategies Some of the employee drivers of Green Fleet Systems in Southern California launched a 24-hour strike against the company on Monday, charging that management is using harassment techniques to dissuade them from joining a union. The Teamsters union is expected to join a rally in Carson, Calif., Tuesday afternoon, according to... TQL National Expansion Continues with Office in Houston, Texas Houston, Texas - Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has opened a new national sales office in Houston, Texas. This is the Cincinnati-based company's second office in the state of Texas and 19th office nationwide. TQL is one of the fastest growing providers of transportation logistics services in North America. The TQL Houston office opened... Menlo and MAQUET Strengthen Their Global Business Relationship AMSTERDAM - Aug. 27, 2013 - Menlo, the global logistics and supply chain management unit of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the global forwarder manager (GFM) by MAQUET in order to create an economic and simplified global supply chain. Menlo will... Drewry: Korean Shipping Lines Have Backs against the Wall Drewry Maritime Research is taking a negative view of the outlook for publically traded Korean container shipping lines. It said in a research note that the losses incurred by Hyundai Merchant Marine and Hanjin Shipping have led to severe deterioration in their financial health. It finds their share prices expensive and... FMCSA Prepares for 'Unified' Registration System The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a long-awaited final rule last week to establish a Unified Registration System for trucking companies, freight brokers and forwarders and others required to register with the agency. The final rule consolidates and automates a paper-based registration system and expands the number and type... C. H. Robinson Boosts Share-Buyback Program C.H. Robinson Worldwide increased the number of shares it plans to repurchase by 15,000,000 shares to a total of 23,700,000. It has yet to buy back the approximately 8,700,000 shares left from the previous authorization. The Minnesota-based logistics provider entered into the accelerated share repurchase program with two banks, JPMorgan Chase... Chapman Freeborn, Air Libya Launch Cargo Service Antonov An-26.Chapman Freeborn Airchartering and Air Libya have formed an exclusive partnership for the operation of a freighter aircraft in Libya. High demand is anticipated for the Antonov An-26, which will be based at Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport (MJI) on a long-term lease agreement with immediate effect. The airplane will be... Drewry: Canceled Sailings Likely This Year Sluggish volume on all-water routes between Asia and the East Coast of North America "does not bode well for this year's peak season" and may force carriers to cancel sailings later this year, Drewry Maritime Research warned in its current Container Insight Weekly. Asia-to-North America rates "will continue to remain under... Air Cargo Picture Depressed as Peak Approaches Garuda Indonesia plane in February 2013. Photo from Flickr by Prayitno. License: CC BY 2.0.International air cargo rates remained depressed in July as the bearish demand apparent for much of the year continued to dominate markets. Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index, a weighted average of all-in air freight 'buy rates'... Building Port Resilience In his Aug. 5 Journal of Commerce article, "Decline of the Single-User Terminal," Bill Mongelluzzo describes how vessel operators are eliminating their proprietary terminal operations in favor of using public terminals. They may or may not know it, but by embracing the public option these operators are increasing port resilience. Here are... Cosco Pacific Triples Profit on Sale of Stake in Container Manufacturer Cosco Pacific more than tripled its first half profit from a year ago, boosted by a one-off gain from selling its stake in container manufacturer China International Marine Containers. The port operating and container leasing arm of China Ocean Shipping Group posted net profit of $560.3 million in the six months... TTS Agent, BCB Transport Expanding IRVING, TX (August 26, 2013) - TTS agent, BCB Transport, is expanding their operation with a new storage and loading facility. Currently under construction, this new facility will allow BCB to consolidate its two locations and increase storage space by 150 percent. In addition, the new storage facility will accommodate... Liebherr Container Cranes secures further orders in the Oceania / Philippines region Liebherr Container Cranes has secured separate orders from DPWorld Manila for both a ship to shore container crane and for 2 rubber tyre gantry cranes. In addition, a recent delivery of a ship to shore container crane at DPWorld Melbourne further expands Liebherr's presence in the Oceania / Philippines region. The... TNT Eyeing Sale of Fashion Logistics Unit TNT Express is planning to sell its European fashion supply chain unit as part of a restructuring triggered by the collapse of a $6.9 billion takeover by UPS. "The possible sale of the Dutch operations of TNT Fashion will be designed to ensure service continuity," the Dutch express carrier said. The company... RINA Services Appoints new Business Development Manager in North America Genova, 26 August, 2013 - RINA Services S.p.A., the international Classification Society, announces that Ches K. King joined RINA USA Inc. as Business Development Manager. Based in the Seattle area, Ches will support the RINA Services marine and industrial clients in the North and Central American markets, as well as... Polish Rail Operator PKP Cargo Set for Warsaw IPO Rendering of PKP Cargo train.The privatization of PKP Cargo moved closer after the Polish state rail freight operator reached agreement with labor unions over its initial public offering. Europe's second largest rail freight company said its 24,000 employees will receive a onetime bonus in shares and a four-year job guarantee in...

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AUGUST 27, 2013
TMT wins another round Today Makes Tomorrow of Taiwan appears to have secured the release of a handysize bulker that has been sitting idle off Gibraltar for more than two months. A Whale recalls attack An OBO controlled by bankrupt Taiwanese operator Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) appears to have sustained only minor damage during a skirmish with Libyan naval forces late last week. Iberia ups VLCCF An equity analyst at Iberia Capital is urging investors to accumulate shares of US-listed bulker owner Knightsbridge Tankers based on a bet that a rebound is on the horizon. OSG in discharge hit Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) is the target of a Marshall Islands flag-state investigation after it reported potential pollution violations to authorities. Star Aurora tied up Star Bulk Carriers has locked up a capesize vessel for roughly a year as it focuses on short-term employment for its fleet of bulkers. SCI in huge rate hike Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced huge hikes in container freight rates to help stem the flow of losses. Star back in black Star Bulk Carriers has made a return to profit in the second quarter of the year, defying the downturn by reining in costs. Onorato in at MSC Cruises Gianni Onorato has been unveiled as the new chief executive officer of MSC Cruises little more than two months since exiting Costa Crociere after nearly 30 years. Naoetsu welcomes first cargo Commissioning of Japan's Naoetsu LNG regasification terminal is underway after a vessel arrived with a maiden cargo from Indonesia. Sale boosts Cosco Pac Cosco Pacific has reported a big rise in earnings after offloading its container wing to its parent. Skangass doubles up Norwegian small scale LNG operator Skangass has turned to Dutch owner Anthony Veder to charter a second vessel. Awilco LNG weaker Awilco LNG has seen a further deterioration in pre-tax results posting a loss of $68m versus the $38m seen a year earlier. HMM unveils share issue Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has announced plans for a share issue that it hopes will help fill the hole in its finances. FSL brings in Hatton Allan Hatton has been recruited as the new chief executive of struggling First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust). A Whale under fire A TMT OBO sailing off the coast of North Africa is alleged to have come under fire from Libyan naval forces. LA retains 'AA' rating The Port of Los Angeles has seen its 'AA' bond rating affirmed by ratings agency Standard & Poor's. FRO faces grim forecast Equity analysts are growing increasingly concerned about the future of Frontline and the ongoing deterioration of its cash reserves.

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AUGUST 27, 2013
'Big Four' terminal companies handle quarter of boxes Washington Notebook: Port security grants and export enforcement Global fuel use hit record in 2012 The Energy Information Administration reported Monday that in 2012 the world's appetite for fuel hit a record of 88.9 million barrels per day based on use of jet fuel, diesel, gasoline, heating oil and other petroleum products. Vancouver Port rail project moves forward TNT looks to sell fashion business The express carrier said the sale will not impact its business, and customers and suppliers will maintain their current agreements. Companies interested in the purchase must place their initial bids this month, according to reports. CMA CGM hiking rates from Europe to Latin America TQL opens Houston sales office Dray drivers strike against L.A. trucking firm Yusen expands in Thailand ALAN stays the course Since the death of its founder, John "Jock" Menzies, on Aug. 17, the board and staff of the American Logistics Aid Network have vowed to continue efforts to guide and coordinate logistics services for disaster relief. IAG targets Latin American pharmaceuticals The air cargo carrier has opened Constant Climate stations in Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela. IAG now staffs 12 stations across Latin America and is adding similar support capacity in Europe. U.S. steel imports nudge up slightly in July Executive moves

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AUGUST 27, 2013
C-Fuels America hires new assistant bunker trader Alla Kotlyar took on the position of assistant trader, effective August 26. Sufficient avails in Fujairah Prices down in Cape Town. Prices fall in Rotterdam Softer trend seen in Gibraltar. WMF makes Singapore hire Former Chemoil and Noble manager joins firm. Wake up call to realise 'enormous potential' Despite high shipping traffic, South African bunkering is in decline. Installing scrubbers a financial risk, says shipowner But European shipowner thinks flexibility on the 2015 deadline unlikely. Bunker prices lose direction in Asia Singapore players saw varied demand on Tuesday. Bunkering 'good business' for Malta, says ex-prime minister Alfred Sant wants Malta to sustain its bunkering sector. Chinese firms come together on LNG bunkering Lonyer Fuels and ENN Energy to jointly-develop domestic LNG bunkering framework. LNG bunkering centre could be built at Russian port Government in discussions with Gazprom on possible investment projects. Don't rely on softer fuel prices to keep costs down, says analyst Bunker price falls unlikely to be repeated. Ardmore Shipping posts quarterly loss But revenue is up over the period.

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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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