BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

July 30, 2013

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18,000-TEU Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller calls at Port of Tanjung Pelepas Freightliner's new rail link gives Felixstowe 60 daily train movements Asia-Europe rate up 9.7pc to US$1,360 per TEU, first rise in 3 weeks West African pirates release tanker Cotton, all 24 Indian crew safe New York Shipping Association lowers per box assessment 6.3pc to US$94 Jiangxi's first half waterway trade cargo up 22pc to million tonnes Chongqing first half inbound intermodal volume increases 15.4pc EU renews tax on China ironing boards, market share cut from 45 to 20pc Guigang river port volume up 10.6pc to 68,700 tonnes in 6 months APM Terminals to up throughput at Nigeria's Apapa CT with new RTGs Shipbuilder CICJS stages full assessment of 10,000-TEUer construction Holleman transports 7 transformers plus equipment around Bulgaria Yusen Logistics opens 20,000-square metre warehouse near Prague IMO West African seminar accents maritime security, law enforcement Videotel: Training video boosts best practice, cuts insurance claims China Customs and Celebrity Forum held in Taiwan by Dimerco CEVA to open state-of-the-art logistics 'campus' near Nashville Qatar Airways grounds 787 Dreamliner as incendiary incidents mount China Southern Airlines launches Guangzhou-Frankfurt freighter service More cost cutting at Air France-KLM despite reversing loss into gain Court: Without 60pc Filipino ownership, FedEx domestic licence invalid Russia's Volga-Dnepr cash flow problem threatens Cargolux purchase Cargolux resumes Santiago flights, expects big returns in coming years

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JULY 29, 2013
BIMCO, World Customs Organisation sign MoU on guidance for shipping industry CMA CGM doubles feeder service to Liverpool Lines facilitate reorganisation of KCT service Major Chinese box ports boost June throughput by 10 pc Panamax chartering up in July PSA opens new box terminal at Zeebrugge Rotterdam port s box throughput increases 1 pc in H1, but overall cargo down Sarjak wins 'Innovative NVOCC Solutions - Special Equipments' award at 5th South East Cargo & Logistics Awards 2013 in Chennai Shipowners face expensive new regime over ballast water management US probes steel pipe imports from India, eight others GMB plans to increase cargo handling capacity at state's non-major ports in 2013-14 No new highway projects till November, say govt & NHAI India can achieve 6 pc growth in FY14: Chidambaram INR turns sharply weak on month-end dollar demand IVRCL bags orders worth INR 1,097.57 cr. South Asia s maritime industry set to meet at INMEX India 2013

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JULY 29, 2013
Harvey Deep Sea gets its crane on CNO comes to the defense of LCS program Move to ease Jones Act meets opposition MAN Diesel & Turbo to use DSME LNG fueling system Walter set to drill South Timbalier relief well Otto Marine in AHTS sale and leaseback deal

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JULY 29, 2013
Port of Tacoma releases first half container numbers Georgia Ports Authority breaking records in fiscal 2013 Historic steam locomotive heading back to Union Pacific Port of Vancouver business park earns 'top project' recognition Port of Shanghai celebrates maiden call of Maersk triple-e ship

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JULY 29, 2013
OGP publishes guidelines to deal with major offshore incidents Association urges regional bodies to use the framework to evaluate readiness Strike Club grows as operators seek protection from delays Shipping seeks cover against war risks, loss of earnings and disrupted schedules Bridging the divide between research and accepted shipboard equipment Bringing new ideas to market is always difficult in the conservative shipping industry Hapag-Lloyd introduces low-water charge for Montreal services Port struggles to load as St Lawrence River falls Scorpio Tankers posts second-quarter profit Time charter equivalent revenue revenue climbs by $30.5m UK P&I warns over ballast-water rule complacency Owners need to be aware of requirements beyond installing a treatment system Court orders CSC Phoenix to send supramax bulkers for auction Decision comes after troubled Chinese state carrier misses loan payments to bank Shares of the dispute Nobu Su's pledge of 25m shares in Vantage is at the centre of the US Chapter 11 case Working better Owners need to stay on the ball regarding the ballast water convention Ennore names box port bidders Ennore Port Container Terminal project lures 11 applicants Product tankers linked to STX Pan Ocean are sold Sales come as the South Korea-based owner seeks to stabilise its finances German shipowners welcome new ship valuation rules Long-term asset value concept overcomes short-term market disruptions, say leaders Precious Shipping posts stronger profit in second quarter Thai dry bulk player records one-off gain for novation of newbuilding contract at ABG Rickmers Maritime second-quarter net profit declines Singapore shipping trust blames lost days due to vessel drydocking and rise in fees South American winter boosts demand for VLGCs Brazil drives South American demand Capesize market retains quite a kick Restocking continues but slowdown in China will dampen demand Restis family pledges continuity after fraud raid Huge fleet is operating normally despite arrest of Victor Restis, sister says STX pledges $105m as collateral against Kexim loan South Korean conglomerate keeps shipyard afloat after divesting from energy Yangzijiang bags up to four bulk carriers from Peter Döhle State lender renewed credit line to yard at a cheaper cost Rightship and IBM harness Big Data to boost dry carriers' risk assessment Vessel-vetting firm launches more sophisticated software

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JULY 29, 2013
'Stagnant' market weighs Danaos NYSE-listed Danaos today reported declining adjusted profits but confirmed progress on its deleveraging Costamare rides perpetual preferred wave NYSE-listed Costamare announced today that it will sell perpetual preferred shares and confirmed two newbuild orders by its joint venture with York Capital STX shares drive ahead on bailout plan SHARES in STX Corp and STX Pan Ocean continued to rally today, as investors have regained confidence since Korea Development Bank unveiled a planned bailout Relaxed Jones Act seen as security risk US SECURITY would be undermined if a proposal to overhaul the Jones Act passes Congress, a lobbying group for the law has warned Swiber bags $435M in contracts SINGAPORE's Swiber Holdings said today it clinched offshore contracts worth about $435M for integrated construction and support services Stocks at major Chinese steel mills soar 30% CHINA's stocks at major steel mills rose 30% to 12.7M tonnes in late June, compared with the beginning of 2013, Beijing said Diana Containerships falls into red SIMEON Palios-led Diana Containerships confirmed today that it has swung to losses, weighed by vessel sales and lower rates NCL yield growth outperforms rivals NASDAQ-listed NCL today posted a 67% jump in adjusted profits, with yield performance topping Carnival and Royal Caribbean Kangaroo cargoes jump back into crisis RUSSIA, the biggest export market for kangaroo meat, has put the trade on the hop by suspending the exporter's authorisation JNHI swung to losses in 1H SHANGHAI-listed CSSC-JNHI said today it swung to losses of 61.5M yuan ($10M) in the first half of 2013 Jakarta urged to import more crude INDONESIA, which was an OPEC member just five years ago, needs to increase its crude imports because demand is growing at home even while domestic production is dropping, a tanker broker has warned 2Q13 Precious profits soar THAILAND's Precious Shipping said today profits for the second quarter ended 30 June soared to 161.2M baht ($5.2M) mainly due to a gain on novation of a shipbuilding deal RMT banks on Panamax container ship scrapping RICKMERS Maritime Trust expects older Panamax box ships to be scrapped as deliveries of ultra-large ships rise amid poor markets Drewry: account for peak season box slippage PEAK SEASON is losing importance in container trades because of changing buying patterns of consumers, according to Drewry, the London-based shipping consultancy Panalpina profits nearly double LOW RATES and weak volume growth could not stop Swiss freight forwarding group Panalpina's better 2Q performance

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JULY 29, 2013
CTS: Indian Subcontinent Exports Up in Most Lanes Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent to Europe are moving closer in number to the amount of containers exported to current top trade partner Far East Asia, as the region continues to slip, according to data from Container Trades Statistics. Exports to all other reported regions were up this month. Indian... Mexican Trucking Pilot Project Rolls On The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington upheld a federal cross-border trucking program allowing certain Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S., rejecting challenges to the program from the Teamsters union and owner-operators. The court gave a green light to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration program under which 12 Mexican... Japan's ANA, JAL Report Air Cargo Growth Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the fourth straight month in June on a year-over-year basis, jumping 11.1 percent to 47,303 tons. ANA's domestic cargo volume grew for the first time in three months in June on a year-over-year basis, increasing 2.4 percent to 37,226 tons. Meanwhile,... China, Japan, Korea to Meet Again on FTA Trade negotiators from China, Japan and South Korea will hold their second round of negotiations on a free trade agreement starting July 30. The four days of talks in Shanghai, China, follow the initial FTZ discussions held in Seoul in late March. The countries' delegations will be headed by deputy ministerial-level... Profit Climbs at Saia Less-than-truckload operator Saia reported increases in revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2013, even as tonnage the company handled fell. Revenue rose 2 percent year-over-year to $293 million, and net income climbed to $13.5 million from $11.9 million in the same quarter last year. LTL volume dropped 1.6 percent year-over-year... Strength of VPA Bonds Affirmed by Moody's, S&P; Outlook is "Stable" Norfolk - Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's, two leading international bond rating agencies, have affirmed the strength of $274 million in outstanding port facilities revenue bonds sold by the Virginia Port Authority and gave a "stable" outlook in their rating of the bonds. Following its review of VPA's overall... Transloading Seeds Domestic Intermodal Growth Domestic and international intermodal, the two dominant forms of the U.S. and Canadian containerized rail business, are heading down separate tracks, and the space between them is widening as weak import growth combines with shippers' growing penchant to transload goods into 53-foot domestic containers. Domestic volume rose 7.8 percent year-over-year in... Record Tonnage, Intermodal Volume for Georgia Ports The Georgia Ports Authority's Ports of Savannah and Brunswick handled record tonnage in fiscal year 2013, and a record volume of freight moved by intermodal rail as well. In the year ending June 30, the GPA moved a record-setting 27.23 million tons of cargo across all terminals, for a 2.4 percent... Slideshow: Eight Ways to Fund Infrastructure Without Raising Taxes Let's face it, unless there's a sudden sea change, the U.S. Congress isn't going to raise the motor fuels tax to increase transportation infrastructure spending any time soon. Transportation and business interests that include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce can push all they want for the first such tax hike... PIERS: US Containerized Exports Rose in May U.S. containerized exports through May 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized exports rose 1.5 percent year-over-year in May, totaling 1,044,837 20-foot-equivalent units, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. The increase followed a similar, albeit smaller, year-over-year rise of 0.8 percent in April's volume. May containerized exports were also up... Drewry: Carriers Shouldn't Count on Peak Surcharges The peak season in the eastbound trans-Pacific is not what it used to be. As a result, ocean carriers should not count on a big revenue boost from the peak-season surcharge they are planning to implement in the trade on Aug.1, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The carrier members of the Transpacific... Inland Distribution Focus: Kansas City Chris Gutierrez, President of Kansas City SmartPort speaks with JOC Special Projects Editor Alessandra Barrett about the work being done in the region to attract freight-based economic development and grow the e-commerce piece of the trade. Chris Gutierrez will discuss the attributes and challenges of dealing with inland ports as part... Little Change Reported in Bunker Fuel Prices for Week Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel were mostly unchanged in the week ending July 26, with both high and low sulfur fuel slightly above $600 per metric ton, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. The average price for high... Henningsen Announces Promotions (Hillsboro, OR) July 22, 2013 - Henningsen Cold Storage is pleased to announce two important leadership changes. Christopher Henningsen will assume responsibilities of the newly created position; Vice President, Information Services. Chris previously held the position of Vice President, Warehouse Operations, where he was responsible for daily warehouse operations and management...

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JULY 29, 2013
Seaspan in $550m order Seaspan Corp revealed a $550m containership order as it reported second-quarter earnings that swung sharply to the black but fell shy of expectations. Jones Act attacked A coalition of US shipowners and builders has taken aim at a politician who has proposed legislation to relax the US-build requirement of the Jones Act for vessels that trade between the mainland and Puerto Rico. CMRE lines up offering Costamare has joined a growing number of US-listed shipowners that are looking to raise cash through the sale of preferred shares to the public. Palios defends slash Diana Containerships' sharply reduced dividend should still show investors that the shipowner will continue to deliver a substantial quarterly payout, chief executive Simeon Palios said today. Swiss takes Cosco cape SwissMarine has taken on a capesize bulker from Cosco in a deal which hints the company is locking ships into longer deals. Panama wants crew out Panama could send 35 North Korean seafarers home at the end of any trial for weapons smuggling. Med hot for suezmaxes An upturn in activity from US charterers is helping drive suezmax rates to the highest level seen this year. Libya hit by strike Operations have been halted by worker action at Libya's two biggest crude export terminals. Diana falls to red Diana Containerships fell to a loss during the second quarter as it booked impairments on the recent sale of a trio of boxships for scrap. Scorpio slightly short Scorpio Tankers has recorded its second successive quarterly profit as it continues to take delivery of its vast newbuilding orderbook. Restis in freedom bid Lawyers representing Greek shipping and business magnate Victor Restis will petition the Athens court of first instance tomorrow in an attempt to have him released from custody. Zhou eyes dredgers Nasdaq-listed Pingtan Marine Enterprise's boss Xinrong Zhou has offered to buy its dredging operations in return for a debt write-off. NCL in the red Refinancing costs dragged Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to a net loss during the second quarter. Two more for Kouan China's Taizhou Kouan has clinched a bulker order a month after winning new boxships from Simatech. GE chalks up another Great Eastern Shipping has written its third cheque in two weeks to secure the purchase of a products tanker, brokers believe. Carnival: no Arison salute Carnival has denied its Carnival Sunshine passed dangerously close to shore in Venice, after witnesses claimed it was "saluting" owner Mickey Arison's yacht. COSL bags two more China Oilfield Services (COSL) has picked up a pair of platform supply vessels at compatriot shipyard Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co. Golar cloud cleared A huge newbuilding finance package has removed one of the major question marks surrounding investment in Golar LNG, one of Wall Street's most respected shipping analysts says. Dalnave orders double Greek owner Dalnave Navigation has signed up for two new 64,000-dwt ultramax bulkers at Chengxi Shipyard in China. Lakes waste plan delayed A plan to ship 16 radioactive steam generators from Canada to Sweden has been put on hold after local opposition. China puts dry on track A fresh stimulus deal in China will deliver a boost to the dry cargo market over the next couple of years, Jefferies says. Split supplying engines The Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia has won a deal to build two engines for tankers being built at Croatian rival Brodotrogir. Tug-barge in ice smash A tug-barge has grounded off Alaska after hitting an ice floe. Bulker sets new low A new price low for 2013 has been set with the scrapping of a Chinese-owned bulk carrier in Bangladesh. Two yards mull BC bids Canadian shipyards Seaspan and Allied Shipbuilders are considering whether to bid for domestic owner BC Ferries' new order. TMM loss grows Mexico's Grupo TMM has recorded a bigger loss in the first half, but has hinted at an expansion plan this year. Business as usual Enterprises Shipping & Trading says it's business as usual despite the arrest of major shareholder Victor Restis. PB linked to handysize Pacific Basin is being linked with the purchase of a Sinotrans handysize bulker recently reported sold by TradeWinds. Otto sells AHTS duo Otto Marine has sold two large anchor handlers for a total of $170m in a deal that will help improve its finances. Swiber in the money Swiber Offshore says its order backlog has been boosted by $435m of new contracts, but it gave few other details away on the deals.

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JULY 29, 2013
U.A.E. issues cargo fire safety recommendations The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority has made a number of recommendations stemming from the cargo fire that lead to the Sept. 3, 2010 crash of a UPS Boeing 747-400 freighter in Dubai. Taylor takes helm today at Jacksonville port The former Horizon Lines executive was offered the job in June, but some members of the port authority's board had asked whether there might be any conflict of interest in hiring Taylor because he was receiving a severance package from Horizon. U.S. steel imports drop 14% in June Port of Miami's leadership could be clarified next month Port Director Bill Johnson indicated in late April that he would probably apply to head the Beacon Council. If tapped as the area's top corporate recruiter he would be replaced by his second in command, Juan Kuryla. NY/NJ congestion, tolls cause cargo diversion Gerard J. Coyle, vice president of environmental and sustainable operations for Evans Delivery Co., said at a House field hearing that "the New York City Metropolitan area has some of the worst traffic congestion in the nation." FDA proposes rules for third-party food import audits U.S.-Dominican apparel program comes up short GAO: CBP should examine southwest border processes CSX cleans up train derailments in Md., Fla. Drewry: Carriers shouldn't count on peak season revenue boost YRC to sell $350 million in stock Hapag-Lloyd implements Montreal low water charge Shipco expands to Taipei Group opposes Jones Act exemption for Puerto Rico Executive moves

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JULY 29, 2013
Colonial, Chemoil deal in place Acquisition sees Chemoil expand US physical supply cover. Prices firm in Fujairah Prices up in Suez by similar margin as Fujairah. 380 cSt prices flat in northern Europe Lacklustre markets across European hubs. Shipping company could face $10 million fine Oil samples taken from three ships after 10 mt of oil leaks into Australian port. Bomin re-organises Far East offices Two senior appointments made. IFO price range narrows in Asia Low to average demand reported in Singapore. NuStar bounces back into profit Firm's fuels marketing business was in profit despite 'weak demand for bunkers', says CEO. Lukoil launches new marine lubricant Developed in response to the demands of slow steaming and the latest engine technology. Teekay exercises options for fuel-efficient LNG carriers Firm to build two more LNG carriers that will be powered by ME-GI engines. Quarterly profits down for Sri Lankan bunker firm owner Bunkering business hurts parent company's bottom line. DSME and MAN Diesel link up on LNG fuel system Contract requires MAN Diesel to use DSME's HP-FGS system for LNG-fuelled, commercial vessel projects. Japanese tech firm eyes Greek market Eco Marine Power to promote the Aquarius MAS system to Greek shipowners.

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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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