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BRIEFS

February 3, 2014

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Shaanxi cargo volume up 10.87pc to 1,291 million tonnes in 2013 Liaoning province ports handle nearly 1 billion tonnes in 2013 Inner Mongolia's Erenhot cargo volume up 12pc to 13 million tonnes China's traffic infrastructure investment to hit CNY1.53 trillion China, Kazakhstan sign agreement on Lianyungang box logistics project Nantong welcomes first Yangtze river-Bohai shipping box loop Singapore's 6.2pc December manufacturing rise driven by electronics Chongqing to spend US$6.61 billion on highway infrastructure in 2014 Long Beach expects box volume to surpass 7 million TEU by 2016 Chinese order boom helps consolidate yards, but does little for profits Panalpina banks on LCL growth as air cargo gives way to sea freight Czech Airlines extends contract for scheduling with Lufthansa Systems FedEx healthcare online roundtable discusses cold chain challenges

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Adopt innovative measures to reduce port logistics costs, B. K. Mansukhani tells fertiliser trade Concor registers 5.49 pc growth in net on better exports Let EU consortia exemption expire, says GSF Coffee imports may increase to meet higher consumption Exports gain momentum as Trade Policy measures kick in, says government Govt hikes import duty on refined edible oils Cochin Port gets first liquid ammonia shipment DP World pioneers world's largest semi-automated container terminal Gujarat Chief Minister outlines vision for maritime development in state through article in GMB magazine KoPT mulls bringing its land holdings under new policy Petronet may let out Kochi facility to foreign operator NHAI introduces new exit policy norms PMG clears road for 84 mega projects Forex reserves up $0.16 bn to $292.24 bn Govt to pursue ornamental fishery exports India pushes for trade along Myanmar border INR ends almost flat at 62.67 against dollar National policy on LNG needed: Prof. K. V. Thomas Adani Foundation bags 3rd Annual Greentech CSR 2013 Award

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UPS drives up turnover and profit in 2013 Florida East Coast Railway acquires 24 locomotives Reshuffle at K Line Hupac conveys more road consignments by rail Norbert Dentressangle surpasses EUR 4 billion sales barrier... New South African cargo carrier to take off this month China is looking into P3 C.H. Robinson opens new office in Innsbruck MOL's container division keeps sailing in the red Study shows drivers using new restart are less tired CEO for Air Seychelles comes from South Africa IAG Cargo to add Mexico and Cape Town capacity ECSA maps out maritime careers opportunities DHL inaugurates logistics centre at London Heathrow ADB helps to complete Bishkek-Osh road Emirates und Etihad - Von «A» bis «Z» Brussels Airlines working with WFS in Manchester A chief information officer for Kenco

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JANUARY 31, 2014
DHT signs LOI for three VLCCs from HHI AEP River Ops takes delivery of first tank barge Wallenius exercises options for giant car carrier duo Peter Soles joins Glosten Associates Nose job brings fuel savings Promar orders two PSVs from Damen Shipyards January 31, 2014 Vigor set to expand with another Alaskan shipyard

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Port of Seattle expanding with new customers in 2013 Inchcape Shipping Services names new Senior Vice President Tree thinning project underway near Portland International Airport Vigor Industrial eyeing deal for Seward, Alaska drydock US rail freight traffic climbs during week

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JANUARY 31, 2014
DHT orders three VLCCs as it starts raising $227m for fleet expansion UPDATED: Letter of intent signed with HHI for three vessels at $97.3m each Rate volatility set to return after Chinese new year Container derivatives brokers expect a tough time for carriers' attempted increases US holds all the cards in LPG Owners bet everything on the country's growing gas exports Isis crew receive back pay but await money for repatriation costs ITF has set Derna Carriers a five-day deadline to pay outstanding costs Capital Product scores increased credit facility to hunt tankers and boxships Revenues rise as three recent containerships kick in Welcome to The Week on Wall Street Lloyd's List US correspondent's new column is shipping's Letter from America Aker Arctic appoints new board following government takeover New Finnish icebreaker secured with Russian bank guarantees TEN offering will raise cash for growth New fundraiser comes as interest in crude tanker stocks picks up Japanese lines expect box trades to remain under pressure NYK, MOL and K Line warn of weakening prospects Mercator Navigation tankers will stay in Scorpio pools German manager clarifies new ownership structure How a shipping firm with no vessels on the water has become flavour of the month on Wall St Scorpio Bulkers has moved fast, cashed in on 'brand Bugbee' and raised $905m from a frenzied investors' scramble to buy shares Five suspected pirates transferred to Seychelles for prosecution International court has prosecuted 33 to date Aurora LPG registers on Norwegian over-the-counter exchange Newest liquefied petroleum gas shipping company targets expansion Data Hub: World Fleet Update Record 1.7m teu of boxship deliveries scheduled for 2014 Pacific International Lines in the spotlight Company Focus: PIL set to continue its straightforward and proven path of organic growth and a flexible approach to its chosen trades Clarksons director named chairman of Maritime UK Evans succeeds Stewart at the helm of industry lobby Exmar sees profits double on robust LPG exports out of US US LPG exports kept market tight in fourth quarter MOL's nine-month results go back to black Firm downgrades its annual ordinary income forecast amid depressed boxship markets K Line's bulk division buoys its nine-month earnings Company's box unit posts operating loss NYK posts a jump in nine-month profits to $277m Small gain for the container division as strong bulk results support robust earnings

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JANUARY 31, 2014
DHT poised for more VLCCs Hours after a major equity sale, DHT has revealed letters of intent with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for three more VLCC newbuilds Capital Product Partners back in black Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners has swung to a fourth-quarter profit on rising rates TEN prices equity sale Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has priced a follow-on equity offering at a hefty discount to the stock's previous closing price Calls grow for Indian Ocean shipping line A regional shipping line is needed to serve the Indian Ocean islands and east Africa, according to some speakers at Transport Events' recent Indian Ocean Ports & Logistics Conference in Mauritius NOCC board rejects Klaveness-JP Morgan bid The board of Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has rejected an offer tabled by the Klaveness group and JP Morgan, saying that it does not reflect the underlying value of the company Cyclone Dylan passes and ships return to anchorage All North Queensland bulk ports reopened at 10am local time in the wake of Cyclone Dylan passing over the coast and being downgraded to a tropical storm Mixed financial fortunes for Japan's big three Japan's big three reported varying fortunes for 3Q13, with both MOL and NYK Line improving their bottom line and "K" Line announcing an extraordinary loss Damen wins Promar PSV order Damen Shipyards Group has won an order from Switzerland-based shipowner Promar Shipping Services for two Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) Trapped icebreakers in danger from icebergs When the MV Akademik Shokalskiy and the Xue Long sent out distress calls over Christmas and New Year, it was not just because the ships were trapped in Antarctic ice HHI wins Metrostar VLCC pair Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won an order for another pair of VLCCs from Greek owner Metrostar Management, which will be built at its Gunsan yard and brings the owner's total on order to six

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Global Maritime Forecast 2014 had no shortage of story lines that reshaped the global maritime market. Introduction of the P3 Network among the three largest carriers, expansion of the G6 alliance's service network and the merger of Hapag-Lloyd and Chile's CSAV dominated the discussion and forced shippers to adapt. As the year closes,... Intermodal: Year-End Review and Outlook Long dominated by rapid growth in the movement of U.S. imports, the true success story for intermodal railroads in recent years has been on the domestic side, where traffic is growing more rapidly than international volumes. With increasing amounts of traffic shifting from trucking, that domestic focus likely will continue... Asia Maritime As one of the world's primary drivers of global trade, the Asia-Pacific region has been the biggest success story in a maritime industry beset with problems for three years. But like other markets, it's undergoing rapid change that is changing the dynamics. The introduction of the P3 Network among Maersk... Global Logistics Global supply chain interests have endured monumental change over the past three years as shippers and transportation providers have reshaped the way global trade moves in a new world order. Cargo owners are keeping inventories leaner than ever as they pursue new sourcing alternatives closer to destination markets, in the... Canada Trade Canada's four main container ports - Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert - handle different levels of cargo for domestic Canadian consumption, combined with being entry points for cargo to the U.S. market, creating unique supply chain challenges while offering shippers and carriers an alternative to the largest U.S. ports.... Port Productivity: 2013 Rankings and Best Practices This webcast will analyze some of the crucial issues confronting ports and container terminal operators in clearing cargo from ship to shore, be it at the berth, in the yard or at the gate. Those challenges are only getting greater as ships increase to sizes unimaginable just a decade ago,... SCFI Quiet Ahead Ahead of Chinese New Year Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Jan. 31, 2014 Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to the U.S. and Europe edged lower this week, but both markets are still holding on to substantial gains achieved late in 2013. Spot rates as tracked by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index,... DCLI to Put Radials on 20,000 Chassis Direct ChassisLink is launching a program to replace bias-ply tires with radial tires on more than 20,000 chassis and plans eventually to convert its entire fleet to radials, as part of its 2014 expansion program. Intermodal chassis are among the last holdouts for bias-ply tires, which vehicle manufacturers replaced years ago... Knight Transportation's 4Q Earnings Top Expectations Knight Transportation reported its net income in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $20.1 million, improving 13.6 percent year-over-year from $17.7 million, partially fueling an 8.1 percent gain in profit for the full year of 2013. Stifel Transportation & Logistics Research Group said that Knight's earnings were ahead of consensus analyst estimates... Intermodal Pays Off for Canadian National Railway CALGARY, Alberta - Canadian National Railway's $220 million investment in its Calgary area logistics park, which opened a year ago, is a case study in how intermodal is paying off for Canada's largest railroad. The busy gates and positioning near a growing metropolitan area helped drive CN's intermodal volume up 8... UPS Plans to Avoid Another Christmas Crunch in 2014 With fewer than 330 shopping days until Christmas, UPS is already preparing for the next holiday peak, determined to avoid mistakes made in 2013 that led to a last-minute delivery debacle and stripped $178 million from its domestic package operating profit in the fourth quarter. The express package giant was... Transloading Hits Record at LA-LB in 2013, But Future Growth Uncertain The transloading of imported cargo from marine containers to domestic containers in Southern California increased sharply in 2013, but new data suggests transloading has hit a plateau and future growth will be incremental. The longer-term implication of this trend, if it plays out, is that it could indicate retailers and other... Ocean Carrier Reliability Sags, SeaIntel Says Container ships arrived at their destination ports across the globe on time 73.7 percent of the time in December 2013, falling 7.7 percentage points from 81.4 percent in the previous month and marking the lowest schedule reliability in the last two years, according to the latest Global Liner Performance report... CMA CGM Announces New Middle East-Somalia Service [Updated] Somalia coastline near Mogadishu.CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new direct service from the Middle East to Somalia. The Noura Express service, which was slated to launch yesterday with the Kailas, voyage DB227R, will connect Mogadishu, Somalia, with the container line's long-haul services via Khor Fakkan, the United Arab Emirates. The... US, 11 Pacific Rim Countries Closing In on Trade Pact After 20 rounds of talks, the U.S., Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim countries are poised to deliver the text of the far-reaching Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP could become reality this year, but will the reality match the hype? U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman has described the TPP as a "21st...

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JANUARY 31, 2014
FREE mulls disposal FreeSeas appears to be in the process of offloading one of its youngest handysize bulkers. Kamsarmax coup Navios has been linked to the acquisition of three kamsarmax bulkers controlled by Active Shipping of Turkey. Premuda in penalty box Another vessel has landed in hot water with the US Coast Guard (USCG) for failing to comply with restrictions aimed at reducing air pollution. Khanna lifts curtain Pioneer Marine has broken its silence about the identity of ten bulkers that were acquired during the first phase of its campaign to build a fleet of up to 30 ships. Eletson on the record Eletson Holdings of Greece has confirmed the identity of the long-range-one (LR1) products tankers it recently acquired for $66.3m. TEN hires reinforcements Some of the most notable names in the shipping arena have been recruited to aid Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) in its latest campaign to raise cash on Wall Street. Qatargas details LNG STS Qatari charterer Qatargas has given a few initial details of its contingency LNG ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations between two of its Q-Flex LNG carriers off Singapore. DHT doubles VL orderbook DHT Holdings has doubled its newbuilding orderbook with a deal for three new VLCCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Atlantic fixes for four An Atlantic Offshore supply ship has won a four-year charter for well-support work. Capes next for Cosco TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. CPP back in black Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners (CPP) has returned to profit in the fourth quarter as boxship acquisitions boosted revenue. DHT back for more DHT Holdings has secured over $200m from its second equity issue in three months as it looks to continue its expansion efforts. NAT wins suezmax spat Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has won compensation from Dubai's Gulf Navigation for poor maintenance of a suezmax it chartered out until 2010. WEM bulker on block A WEM Lines bulker is to be auctioned off after being arrested in Malaysia. Promar orders PSV double Promar of Switzerland is heading to Dutch shipbuilder Damen for two platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. CMES facing big loss China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has forecast it will fall to a big loss for 2013. NOCC: still no deal The three independent directors of Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) have again rejected a takeover bid from Klaveness and JP Morgan. Havila slightly short Havila Shipping has turned in a slightly weaker than expected set of fourth quarter numbers. Crash conundrum solved A DFDS ferry smashed into a UK berth after a propulsion back-up button was accidentally pressed, an accident report has revealed. Seizert sells down Diana Shipping's largest independent shareholder has cashed in most of its chips in the New York-listed bulker owner. Azuma pushes up profit Japanese cement carrier owner Azuma Shipping has increased profit in the nine months to 31 December. Meiji makes more Meiji Shipping is set for an improved annual profit after jacking up its bottom line in the first nine months. Amsterdam expands The Dutch port of Amsterdam is spending EUR 100m ($135.5m) on expansion projects to cope with bigger products tankers. NS United bounces back Diversified Japanese owner NS United has recorded a vastly improved nine month performance on the way to a strong return to full-year profitability. Iino on the up Japan's Iino Kaiun Kaisha has pushed up nine-month earnings as revenue grew. Daiichi does better Bulker owner Daiichi Chuo Kisen has reduced red ink again in the nine months to 31 December. Reefer 'a time bomb' Micronesian officials fear a spill from a Chinese reefer stuck on a reef since 11 December. The five-day king We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. NYK comes out tops NYK, Japan's biggest shipowner, has seen net income for the first nine months of the year, increase nearly nine-fold. K Line powers ahead K Line has recorded a near 70% improvement in its financial performance for the first nine months of the FY 2013 financial year. Dry and wet boost MOL Strong capesize rates and a late surge in VLCC rates helped Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) improve its results for the first nine months. Clipper has a nose job Clipper Group is the latest shipowner to alter the bulbous bow on one of its ships in a bid to improve fuel consumption. Pirates handed over Five men believed to have taken part in an attack on a Navios product tanker have been handed over to authorities in the Seychelles.

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JANUARY 31, 2014
TNT Express decides to keep Brazilian operations After trying to sell its domestic Brazilian business for nearly a year as part of a company realignment, TNT Express has ended discussions with potential bidders and has decided to hang on to the operations. COSCO containership, tanker collide Revenue up, profit down at CN MOL vessel on-time arrivals down in TP, up in Asia-Europe The liner carrier MOL (America) said this week that its on-time vessel arrival performance fell marginally from the third to fourth quarters on the transpacific trade, but rose in the transatlantic and Asia-Europe trades. Revenues rise at Norbert Dentressangle Norfolk Southern opens Chesapeake bulk transfer facility K+N, SAS continue logistics agreement Henningsen Cold Storage expands in Portland Kane Is Able expands to Detroit market Correction: New JaxPort master plan focuses on rail Freight interests encouraged by State of Union address Leslie Blakey of the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors pointed out that transportation infrastructure was raised near the beginning of the speech, while the national audience was likely at its highest point. China rejecting U.S. corn exports China has been rejecting large quantities of genetically modified corn shipped from the U.S., according to press reports. U.S. GDP grew 3.2% in Q4 Florida Gov. Scott unveils transport budget Sen. Boxer, Rep. Shuster receive port industry honor NTSB to hold hearing on UPS Airlines crash Japanese carriers report losses in container units

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Bunker prices firm in San Francisco Demand was said to be relatively quiet at the US West Coast port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. 2013 fuel sales up 10% at Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker Firm sold 3.2 million metric tonnes of bunker fuel in 2013. Hull, rudder modifications lead to fuel savings for firm The Clipper Galaxy has experienced 8.5% in fuel savings, says firm. 'Scrubber' decision boost for US port Carnival Cruise Lines to stick with Baltimore. Bunker prices soft across regional bunkering hubs But prices firmer in South Africa. Prices show mixed trend across Europe Prompt product tight in Rotterdam. Analysts still expect scrubber demand to climb Sulphur regulations should be a boost for shipyards. Tanker owner sells older ship for 'eco' alternative Loss made on deal. LNG bunkering: European Commission remains 'ready to help' Applications for funds must have 'facts, figures and budgets'. Singapore deploys 24 vessels to tackle bunker leaks 'Most of the affected areas have been cleaned up', says MPA. Singapore owner contemplates eco buys Siva Bulk looking at fuel-saving, Japanese designs. Norway highlights shortcomings in IMO scrubber guidelines Points to inconsistencies found after recent experience on installation and verification of systems. Bunker prices soften in Tokyo Bay 'Very quiet' demand seen at the port. Pump system management can add to fuel savings More shipowners turning to system as fuel management tool, says manufacturer. US barge operator posts annual profit Demand for marine diesel engine services boosts firm's bottom line.

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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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