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BRIEFS

November 28, 2013

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Sinotrans Shipping chairman quits, replaced by assistant general manager Port of Qingdao, reopens, operates normally after pipeline explosion Biggest shipping lines grow larger at expense of smaller carriers Dongguan-Moscow railway's first train sets off with 29 containers Savannah container volume rises 19pc in October, all tonnage up 22pc Waterfront Commission of NY is 'pale, male and stale', responds ILA LNG-fuelled vessels said to be US$9-$11/TEU less expensive than diesel Another Canadian freight train derails as critics blast rail safety CEVA signs 3-year contract with Scania to service Spain and Portugal LA-LB leadership vacuum grows, more execs quit after big chiefs depart Zhejiang Taizhou launches new five-year port logistics development plan Construction starts on Port of Rotterdam's Container Transferium DB Schenker Logistics opens 90,800-square-metre terminal in Prague Air France flies Beaujolais Nouveau worldwide - again Japan takes most MidAmerica airport in mutual promotion deal with Ningbo on perishables

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
CTL 2013 opens today Dutch Court of Appeal widens ship arrest scope ELITE raises the bar for freight forwarders Express Global employees' co-op turns 30 Gold jewellery exports take a beating in Oct. TAFE to export tractors to Kyrgyzstan APSEZ-Mundra Port first port in country to have own Tie Tamping Machine for track maintenance Vasan outlines various plans at 15th Maritime States Development Council meet VCT wooing 20' empties at subsidised positioning costs Cut imports, revive infra investment to spur growth: Assocham Developers should not be allowed to exit from projects before it is completed, says IIFCL Govt gets 41 pc dividend from CWC

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TasRail receives first two new locomotives Transnet's new automotive rail wagons launched Shipping industry urges EU to help with ship conversions F.S. Mackenzie opens office in Vladivostok Safety measures bump up railfreight costs Haropa-port du Havre hosts meeting on information systems Sparx Logistics merges with Aqua & Air Cargo Dubai International's cargo volume continues to rise... NZ government sells 20% stake in Air New Zealand Renault Trucks expands vehicle range CSAV reports net loss for Q3/2013 Norbert Dentressangle renews contract with Forbo Flooring New engineering vice-president for Aircelle Ein Sprung nach oben Chep sets up new service sector

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Carnival picks MAN for next gen newbuild Strategic Marine's Vietnam yard books fab projects Fincantieri strengthens Russian ties Royal Boskalis orders mega dredge Zamakona ups capacity of Canary Islands shipyard

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Maintenance dredging underway at Port of Olympia locations ISS says Port Qingdao back to normal operations New duty-free stores open at Seattle-Tacoma Airport MarAd publishes new study eyeing expanded Panama Canal Yang Ming joining Wan Hai in Northeast Asia/Vietnam run

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Golar LNG Partners sees profits inch up Vessel addition boosts bottom line New service for Bristol Cobelfret to call with container service Golar LNG slides to $13m loss as vessels are laid up Company focuses on its newbuildings and floating production Rates spike will curb tanker scrapping VLCC owners lured by attractive spot market, says Frontline's Jensen Ship Finance International reports a sharp fall in third-quarter net income Tanker firm says it has tackled debt maturities and refinanced secured and unsecured debt Kristian Siem launches offer for Veripos Siem raises offer to make it more attractive UK ports and government vow to defeat EU ports directive Industry success reflects lack of interference, say business leaders New Excel bankruptcy plan pledges ownership shake-up Panayotides has lost unilateral control of Excel Maritime Livanos and CSAV clash over joint venture guarantees Long-standing partners in bulker operation go to arbitration Adani seeks 'strategic entry' into Europe with Zeebrugge alliance Indian ports aim to be preferred destinations in trade with Europe Boskalis orders $230m dredger Delivery from IHC Merwede scheduled for 2016 STX Pan Ocean orders two capesizes for Kepco coal charter Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction wins $98m contract Brussels lifts Georgia seafarers ban Member states have option to recognise qualifications Frontline takes a second consecutive fleet writedown Tanker giant posts impairment loss of $22m and a third-quarter net loss of $36m Dorian LPG expands its fleet Two VLGC newbuilding options exercised Yang Ming plans $47m dry box sale Taiwanese carrier seeks to boost working capital after posting heavy losses InterLink Maritime books another 10 handysize bulkers Expanding Carlyle-backed owner returns to Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Dutch arrest ruling favours mortgage banks 1952 convention held to apply irrespective of flag or owner Japan Club is third IG club to seek a 7.5% general increase All but one of P&I mutuals have now revealed February 20 plans

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Guinea signs $5Bn UAE deal GUINEA has signed a $5Bn agreement with Dubai Aluminium Co (DUBAL) and Abu Dhabi's government-owned investment fund Mubadala to secure raw materials for the UAE SHI wins $421.6M order SAMSUNG HI said today it has clinched a 447.6Bn won ($421.6M) order for five boxships CSAV slips to losses CSAV of Chile said it had swung to a loss of $46.7M for 3Q13 US dockers balk at P3 Network DOCKERS in the US have warned that the P3 Network box carrier alliance could eliminate waterfront jobs SFI's profits shrink SHIP FINANCE International said today it had "significant capital" still available for new accretive investments, even as it prepares for the arrival of several new vessels in 2014 Indonesia and Australia near settlement INDONESIA and Australia have agreed terms that could end their dispute over migrant smuggling Excel files revised Chapter 11 plan EXCEL Maritime has filed a revamped Chapter 11 reorganisation plan, which it says is supported by all creditor classes

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Long Beach Fills One Board Seat LONG BEACH, Calif. - Lori Ann Farrell, former controller and chief financial officer for the city of Long Beach, was appointed to the Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission to replace Nick Sramek, who resigned last week. Lori Ann Farrell. Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said Farrell is the "ideal candidate who... Trucker Protests Fail to Disrupt Oakland Operations Protesting truckers briefly interfered with cargo-handling operations at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, but longshoremen crossed the picket lines and truckers that wanted to work went into and out of Oakland International Container Terminal without incident. "It was a non-event," said Ed DeNike, chief operating officer of SSA Marine, which... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Erodes Post-GRI Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 27, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped 5.0 percent or $100 per 40-foot-equivalent unit in the week of Nov. 27 to $1,886, a sign that a Transpacific Stabilization Agreement-recommended general rate increase was, again, unsustainable. This decrease... Bermuda Container Line to Shift US Call to Philadelphia Port of PhiladelphiaBermuda Container Line will shift its U.S. port call from Elizabeth, N.J., to Philadelphia in the first quarter of 2014, The Royal Gazette reports. The carrier operates a single ship, the Oleander, with capacity of 360 20-foot-equivalent units and 44 vehicles, between the U.S. and Bermuda. The service has... Crowley Orders Two LNG-Powered Ships Crowley has ordered two LNG-powered ships that will each carry up to 2,400 20-foot-equivalent units of containers and nearly 400 vehicles to replace triple-deck towed barges in the carrier's U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico service. The ships are scheduled for delivery in the second and fourth quarter of 2017. They will replace triple-deck... Royal Mail's Profit Surged in First Half Royal Mail reported its operating profit almost doubled in the first half of the year, driven by higher revenue at its parcels division, as the 497-year-old postal operator celebrated its maiden results as a private company. Profit surged to £283 million (about US$461 million] in the six months through Sept. 29,... Inland Waterways Woes Threaten Growth in US Exports Through Gulf Midwest grain and soybean exporters who ship by barge down the inland waterways system will gain an advantage over global competitors at the end of 2015. That's when the Panama Canal's big new locks open to commercial traffic, allowing larger ships to carry more product from the U.S. Gulf to... Japan's New Anti-Piracy Law Set to Take Effect Japan's new anti-piracy law will take effect on Saturday, 17 days after it was enacted by the Diet, the nation's parliament, the transport ministry announced this week. The new law will allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. Under the... TPM Asia 2014 Our 2013 TPM Asia Conference attracted 550 notable shippers, carriers, 3PLs and government officials. Returning to Shenzhen again in 2014, this event promises to be a must attend, highlighting the latest predictions for the container shipping industry, best practices, economic forecasts and trends in China... Holt Logistics Statement on Impact of PA Trans Bill for Port of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (November 25, 2013)- Holt Logistics Corp today released a statement on the impact of the PA transportation funding bill on the Port of Philadelphia and related industries. Representatives from Holt Logistics Corp attended a ceremonial signing event with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett in King of Prussia where details were presented... Danish delegation led by Minister for Trade and Economic Affairs, Denmark visits APM Terminals CFS facility in Dadri Mumbai, November 26, 2013: Mr. Nick Haekkerup, Minister for Trade and Economic Affairs, Denmark and Mr Freddie Svane, Denmark's Ambassador to India, along with an eight member delegation, visited the Dadri facility of APM Terminals India Pvt. Ltd recently. The visit provided the delegation an opportunity to tour the APM... Oakland Truckers Urged to Call Off Strike Port of OaklandThe Port of Oakland and the California Trucking Association are urging independent truck drivers not to carry through with a yet another strike in the harbor that is planned for Nov. 27. Owner-operator truck drivers today distributed flyers asking all truckers to support the strike, which is being called...

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Gimi headed for sidelines Golar LNG has decided to put a 37-year-old LNG carrier into layup to wait for a potential conversion. Fredriksen not in for VLCCs Jens Martin Jensen today all but killed off the growing rumours that John Fredriksen is ready to join the clamour for VLCC newbuildings. Golar continues finance drive Golar LNG Ltd is closing in on a sale-and-leaseback deal with ICBC Financial Leasing to fund four newbuildings. Maersk deal inches closer General Maritime has secured a new $200m equity infusion while taking further steps towards a $1bn acquisition of the 15-unit Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet, sources said today. Diana's deja vu A charter dispute over a capesize vessel has returned to haunt Diana Shipping after two years. Spat erupts in dry JV Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) and Peter Livanos-controlled DryLog are trading blows over their dry-bulk joint venture. Latvian rubs out some red Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has cut its loss in the first nine months as it turned a profit in the third quarter. Golar Partners edges up The addition of an LNG carrier from its parent has seen Golar LNG Partners increase its earnings in the third quarter. SALT shoots higher Scorpio Bulkers is to take its fundraising to $1bn after setting out further details for its initial public offering. Japanese get green light A consortium of Japanese shipbuilders led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been given the go ahead to invest in a Brazilian yard. SFL seeks new deals John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is seeking period deals for two suezmax tankers after their charters with North China Shipping Holdings fell through. DNB predicts price jump Products tanker newbuilding prices are set to spike by more than one fifth over the next year with second hand vessels experiencing even loftier rises, DNB Markets says. Vietnam eyes tax cut Vietnam is considering new methods to boost the domestic industry, including tax cuts. Boskalis digs deep Dutch owner Boskalis is spending EUR 170m ($231.15m) on a new dredger in the Netherlands. False start for VLs? Owners firing the starting pistol on the race for VLCC newbuildings may have gone too soon, a leading broker says. Coastal up on sales Malaysia's Coastal Contracts booked a big rise in third quarter earnings after selling more vessels. PDZ pushes up profit Malaysian liner group PDZ Holdings has benefited from a smaller fleet and lower operating costs in the first quarter of its financial year. Excel forges debt deal Excel Maritime Carriers has struck a deal with creditors that will slash debt by $620m and put the company on a path toward a February exit from bankruptcy. SNCM crew in clear Human error has been ruled out as a cause of the partial submerging of a French ferry that broke its moorings last year. MBC profit chopped Malaysian Bulk Carriers (MBC) has seen earnings cut in the third quarter, but the figures would have been worse without a contribution from a sister offshore company. STX PO in shock return STX Pan Ocean has made a surprise return to the capesize newbuilding arena. Two more bodies found The death toll from two capsizings off China has risen to 12. Hanjin gets backing A major shareholder in Hanjin Shipping is prepared to pump more funds into the ailing Korean shipowner. Frontline cool on rally John Fredriksen's Frontline delivered a sobering assessment of the VLCC spot market rally as it posted a smaller than forecast third quarter loss today. Murmansk unwanted An auction of Russia's stake in Murmansk Shipping Company has been scrapped after no buyers emerged. Messina heads north Italy's Ignazio Messina is launching a new liner service from West Africa to northern Europe. CSC Phoenix told to pay Troubled bulker owner CSC Phoenix has been ordered to hand over CNY 86m ($14m) to a Sinopec bunker company. Dorian takes two more Dorian LPG has exercised options for two more VLGC newbuildings at a shipyard in South Korea. DHT names investors Hedge funds familiar with the shipping sector have emerged as key participants in DHT Holding's recently announced private placement. GOGL takes GREE stake John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has taken a small stake in rival Greenship Bulk Trust. Qingdao back in action China's Qindao Port is returning to normal following last week's pipeline explosion, reports Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS). Zhao stands down Zhao Huxiang is stepping down as chairman of Hong Kong-based Sinotrans Shipping, the company has confirmed.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
Drivers protest at Port of Oakland The Port of Oakland Truckers Association said that as many as 800 drivers may not be able to work at the port after Jan. 1 because of California clean air regulations that will require trucks to have 2008 or newer engines. Bankruptcy judge approves American, DOJ settlement The ruling by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York means the carriers can go ahead and merge despite the presence of a private antitrust lawsuit. Carrier officials have said the merger will be implemented Dec. 9. Green Express reefer train remains on ice CSX train derails in Ohio Bermuda carrier relocating to Philadelphia DHL renews contract with CSafe Global LATAM Airlines Group sees modest growth in 2014 Mesher to step down as Descartes CEO and chairman Mesher, who has led Descartes through a financial renaissance since taking charge in 2004, is leaving due to "health and personal issues," the company said. He will be replaced by Ed Ryan, the company's current chief operating officer. Trucking industry embarks on mission to alter image Miami to receive first shipment of Peruvian grapes EU ag trade promotion dusts up U.S. meat producers A proposal announced earlier this week by the European Commission to triple the continent's spending to promote exports of EU agricultural and agri-food products has U.S. producers requesting that Congress respond in kind. Ex-Im Bank supports Costa Rica wind farm exports Texas shipper to pay $100 million for U.S. export violations WTO chief says multilateral agreements not yet there

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013
IFO prices firm in Fujarah, MGO soft Tight avails in Fujairah with demand at below average levels. Mid-week prices firm in Europe Market was quiet and avails were fine in Hamburg. Maersk Lines in anti-trust probe Shipping Line says it does not believe it has violated EU competition law. Sinopec takes fuel oil storage space in Singapore Space has become available at Vopak terminal. Gazprom keeps LNG marine fuel in sight Alternative fuel forms part of LNG expansion plans. Japan sees bunker avails tighten Demand that would normally have been met in South Korea has shifted to Japanese ports. 2015: Ferries services under threat Ferries should be first in line for industry support, says Interferry. EU should support scrubber installation, say owners Newly-formed organisation calls for financial support ahead of 2015. Tankers could come under pressure to stop slow-steaming VLCC rates are close to their highest level since 2012. Bunker prices continue to climb in Asia Supplies of marine fuels tight at major Asian ports. New addition to Dan-Bunkering's Monaco office Jean joins firm as Junior Accountant/Sales Supporter. Concern over lack of ambition for LNG bunkering EC worried about 'chicken and egg' impasse. Chinese fuel oil stocks rise 170,000 mt of 380 cSt grade reached Qingdao. European ports lukewarm on cold ironing Ports' organisation says quayside power not always necessary. Titan Petrochemicals outlines restructuring process 'We call for support of all parties to this new proposal', says CEO.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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