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BRIEFS

March 6, 2014

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Ukraine's Black Sea ports work normally despite military crisis China becomes world's largest trader in manufactures in 2013: WTO Samudera posts US$2.2 million loss as domestic, regional volumes fall Panalpina back in black with US$13 million profit after $80 million loss Vancouver box truckers threaten strike, but mull port's fix-it proposals CSAV shareholders widely expected to vote for Hapag-Lloyd merger UAE's Gulftainer expands 50pc to record 6 million TEU at all ports 2013 Namsung Shipping commences KPI Singapore-Busan service on March 14 Charter rates stay low as weak demand and overcapacity continue Jiangsu provincial port volume surpasses last year's two billion tonnes RCL shrinks loss 11pc to US$52 million in 2013, lifts 10pc fewer boxes Guidance on seafarers' security training, certification agreed by IMO Sichuan provincial parcel express volume nearly doubles last year Sino-Russian cross-border railway bridge commences construction CargoSphere offers enriched freight rate management with SUDS 2.0 China express surges 61pc on e-commerce demand in first nine months Henan's Zhengzhou 2013 air cargo volume up 69.1pc to 255,700 tonnes Air China starts Beijing-Vienna-Barcelona widebody service May 5

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MARCH 5, 2014
Drewry predicts lower box volume growth this year Indial Shipping handles import of patrol boat Schedule reliability continued decline in Jan. Anti-dumping probe on spandex imports Who are status-holder exporters? What are the privileges granted to them?. Foundation stone laid for JN Port's 330-m terminal; 4th box terminal awarded BCHAA to organise health check-up camp Suraj Rajan of SR Container Carriers wins Mahindra Youth Transport Personality Award CCEA permits conversion of 7,200 km of state roads into National Highways INR shoots up against dollar Subsidy for export of raw sugar notified

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RAlpin puts millionth lorry on the rails Purvis Storage and Distribution joins Palletline Federated Railways acquires Cold Train Aeroflot welcomes delivery of sixth out of 16 ordered B777s Panalpina back in the black ANZ moving to Heathrow's Dnata City too Spanish ports to introduce logistic terminals Dunkirk's development council newly appointed Stralis Hi-Road trio join PM Rees and Sons fleet «KMU im Grosskonzern» 14% more charters for ACS New marketing director for Jet Aviation Basel CSAV halves losses

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MARCH 5, 2014
ABS to class Chouest, Island OCV newbuild duo Administration seeks $658 million for Marad Wärtsilä Aquarius UV BWMS gains EX certification Scana propulsion picked for Bourbon arctic AHTS Odfjell cops plea in pollution case Huntington Ingalls gets $1.3 billion more for CVN 79 Ulstein delivers Polar Onyx

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MARCH 5, 2014
Vigor nets contract to build Harley Marine tank barges Port association responds to President's funding plans for ports Troy Container Lines Ltd. names O'Reilly export supervisor Port of Longview taps Brown as Director of Administration Washington State Ferries removes SEALTH from service

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MARCH 5, 2014
Time to reduce dependence on Russian gas further Lithuania is showing the way as Europe worries about energy security Ukraine latest: shipping risk analysis update Implications for insurance and commodities so far muted, but shipping operations remain under review Ukraine conflict could change global LNG shipping trends Europe could be forced to stop reloading cargoes for export to higher-priced markets Star Bulk bounces back to profit Greece-based bulker owner placed new orders before 15% price rise Russia-Ukraine tensions have yet to affect tanker movements, says broker Optima says Greek owners are watchful but have yet to impose a premium for port calls Box line reliability slides again in January SeaIntel Global Liner Performance finds Maersk losing its crown to Hamburg Süd Container shipping keeps a close watch over Crimea crisis Seafarer safety is boxlines' priority as Ukraine puts Sevastopol naval fleet on alert Owners and states must ratify Hong Kong recycling convention, says Sekimizu IMO urges shipping industry to comply faster with ballast-water and SOx deadlines Bechtel wins Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal service deal US port with 2m teu start-up capacity targets traffic from expanded Panama Canal Logistics giant Panalpina outperforms the sea freight market Swiss firm increased its maritime volumes 8% against last year's 3% industry average Sekimizu speaks out over Maritime Maisie place of refuge row IMO secretary-general asks all parties to 'take action to avoid what we do not want to see' Russian vessel blocks entrance to Ukraine port of Sevastopol Commercial shipments continue at Crimea hub despite tensions, say shipping sources Our small tankers are still important, says James Fisher chief Firm holds on to coastal and shortsea vessels amid stable clean petroleum product demand Torm attributes reduced annual loss to stronger product tanker demand Medium range tonnage increases its spot market earnings by 31% on-year US west coast ports appeal to retailers, despite expanding Panama Canal Pacific terminals offer competitive intermodal service to US shippers importing from Asia Widdows sees limited scope for container shipping consolidation But Rickmers boss urges mega-alliances to co-operate when investing in tonnage

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MARCH 5, 2014
Paragon books newbuild trio NASDAQ-listed Paragon Shipping has added three fuel-efficient Kamsarmax bulker orders to its growing newbuild portfolio Shipping leaders to lobby Brussels for Operation Atalanta extension Shipping leaders will meet in Brussels today to lobby the EU to extend its antipiracy Operation Atalanta for two more years Bourbon sees strong offshore growth ahead French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it expected spending in the deepwater offshore sector to increase by 10% per year for the next three years DS Torm forecasts red ink for this year DS Torm has reported a sharp reduction in loss last year but forecasts a further net loss for 2014, although operating result (EBITDA), which turned positive last year, should remain in the black Pan Ocean pushes for M&A Pan Ocean announced today it had made the first move in a mergers and acquisition (M&A) process Sand bolsters Asian Supramax market Sand shipments within Southeast Asia have been supporting the Supramax market in Asia in the absence of Indonesian ore exports, market players told IHS Maritime today EOC wins $100M charter contract Singapore's EOC, provider of offshore oil and gas development and production solutions, announced today that it had won a contract worth approximately $100M including options Ezion wins rig charter Singapore-based oilfield service provider Ezion Holdings said yesterday evening that it has entered into a contract to provide a jack-up rig to support a South Asian national oil company with a value of approximately $87.6M over a three-year period Rickmers Maritime Trust retrofits ships Rickmers Maritime Trust has begun retrofitting its fleet of 16 container ships Epic Gas charters two tanker newbuildings Singapore-based Epic Gas announced yesterday that it had entered into new inward bareboat charter contracts for two newbuilding LPG carriers

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MARCH 5, 2014
Longtime Shipping Executive Conrad Everhard Dies Conrad H.C. Everhard, who spent decades leading shipping lines serving the United States, has died. A 1958 graduate of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, his long career included early positions with United States Lines and the Massachusetts Port Authority. From the early 1970s until 1990, he held executive roles -... Looming Health Care Tax Could Shorten West Coast Labor Contract Pacific Maritime Association President James McKenna talks with JOC senior editor Bill Mongelluzzo at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - An estimated $150 million annual Obamacare tax on the generous health care plans enjoyed by West Coast dockworkers may lead to only a three-year contract rather than a six-year contract... NYK Group / Ceres Terminals' DiVirgilio Retires Michael DiVirgilio, senior vice president, development, of Ceres Terminals, is set to retire on April 1 after several years at the terminal operator. DiVirgilio came to Ceres in 2006, and since then has been responsible for developing new business and expansion opportunities for the Ceres Group's North America operations. Before joining Ceres,... Softeon Delivers Supply Chain Industry's Most Powerful Supply Chain Execution Capabilities for Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Reston, VA (March 5, 2014) - Softeon, provider of the industry's most functionally-rich supply chain software, continues to gain significant market traction in the third-party logistics sector, with a powerful set of capabilities and solutions for 3PLs that enable them to improve their own performance.Softeon's support for 3PLs can also be... Ex-Im Bank Names James Burrows as new Senior Vice President for the Small Business Group Washington, D.C. - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced today that James G. Burrows, Jr. has been named the new Senior Vice President for the Bank's Small Business Group. "Jim is a seasoned professional with public and private expertise in the field who will lead Ex-Im Bank's... Penske Logistics Mexico Names New Sales Leader READING, Pa., March 5, 2014 - Penske Logistics Mexico has named Pedro Sanchez as its Sales Director. Based in Saltillo, Mexico, Sanchez is responsible for strategic business development that extends into new verticals. Sanchez joins Penske from international supply chain provider UTi Worldwide where he was Director of Client Solutions and Business Development Manager.... Two Lessors Plan LA-LB 'Gray Chassis' Pool Two intermodal chassis providers have unveiled plans to cooperate in a "gray" fleet of 68,000 chassis that could be interchanged at 11 container terminals in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Direct ChassisLink Inc. and Flexi-Van executives outlined their plans at a meeting of the Harbor Trucking Association of... SSA Sorts Containers to Speed Pickups Edward DeNike, president of SSA Containers, addresses an audience at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - Ed DeNike has little confidence in drayage appointment systems at container terminals but says SSA Containers has speeded the flow of containers by sorting them for truckers to pick up as a block instead... Panalpina Returns to Profit Panalpina returned to profitability in 2013 as a market-beating performance in the ocean container and air cargo markets offset anti-cartel fines in the U.S. The global freight forwarding and logistics group booked a net profit of 11.7 million Swiss francs ($13.1 million) compared with a loss of 71.8 million francs ($80.4... Thoughts From a Maritime Industry Leader The JOC's Peter Tirschwell (left) with maritime industry leader Ronald D. Widdows onstage at TPM.LONG BEACH, Calif. - No, container lines won't be able to get freight rates to sustainable levels for some years to come. No, the new alliances will not bring an end to rate volatility. No, there will not... INTTRA Program Ranks Carriers, Regions by Data Quality LONG BEACH, Calif. - INTTRA is launching a new program that will enable small shippers to get better visibility into their supply chains and also help carriers clean up errors and gaps in the data they collect on container movements. The result, INTTRA says, will provide substantial time and cost... Port Analyst: States, Cities Should Back Up Deepening Aims With Cash J. Stanley Payne at the JOC's 14th annual TPM conference in Long Beach.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The U.S. federal government should not only use all collected Harbor Maintenance Taxes on port projects, but should also require states and cities to put more skin in their game to reduce questionable deepening... FedEx Freight to Raise Base Rates 3.9 Percent FedEx Freight will raise its general base rates an average of 3.9 percent March 31, as shippers and trucking companies anticipate higher volumes and tighter capacity this spring. The trucking arm of FedEx is the first less-than-truckload carrier to announce a general rate hike this year, but follows FedEx Express and... McKenna Optimistic on West Coast Contract Negotiations James McKenna of the Pacific Maritime Association addressing an audience at the JOC's TPM conference.LONG BEACH, Calif. - The chief negotiator for waterfront employers on the West Coast is optimistic that the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will reach a contract agreement this summer without a...

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MARCH 5, 2014
Star Bulk mulls dividend Star Bulk Carriers hinted that it is mulling its first dividend in more than a year after reporting a better-than-expected fourth-quarter result. PRGN pens $92m order Paragon Shipping of Greece has inked a $92m contract to construct three kamsarmax bulkers at a shipyard in China. Star Bulk target hiked Maxim Group hiked its stock price expectations for Star Bulk Carriers after the New York-listed owner posted better-than-expected earnings today. Persecution claim not barred Claims of political persecution by Russian authorities are not barred in shipping entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky's legal fight with Bank Saint Petersburg, a UK judge ruled today. SFL takes in $150m John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFL) has walked away from the Norwegian bond market with $50m more than it expected. Cruise impact low UBS Investment Research foresees little impact on cruise lines from the current chaos in Ukraine. LDA orders four more France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has gone back to China for another quartet of bulker newbuildings. Star Bulk ends losing run Star Bulk chief executive Spyros Capralos hailed the company's "radical transformation" as it returned to profit after two years of losses. ABG to borrow big India's ABG Shipyard is considering borrowing up to INR 200bn ($3.25bn) to bolster its operations after striking a debt deal with existing lenders. Anti-cartel raid seizes ore The Mexican government has seized 119,000 tonnes of iron ore at the port of Lazaro Cardenas that it said could be part of a drug cartel's illegal export operation. Closing the gap Torm CEO Jacob Meldgaard has outlined what the company needs to do to return to profit after cutting its 2013 loss. Danaos scraps two more Danaos Shipping appears to have scrapped its final two containerships languishing in cold lay-up. OW Bunker ups earnings Danish fuel supplier and tanker owner OW Bunker has increased 2013 profit as volumes and revenue increased. Ezra scores $125m Ezra Holdings has taken its contract wins past the $200m mark this year including more work for its fast growing subsea unit EMAS AMC. TB scare revealed A Norwegian cargoship crew were quarantined in the US after one man was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Tianjin taps Avic Trust Chinese container line Tianjin Marine is seeking a short-term loan of CNY 250m ($40.79m) to boost working capital. Bourbon profit soars French offshore shipping giant Bourbon has posted a big jump in annual earnings as day rates increased. ITC confirms Ulysses sale Frontline-controlled International Tankers Corporation (ITC) has confirmed the sale of a 15-year-old VLCC. NCL owners selling again Two major shareholders of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) look set to bank another $500m from a secondary offering of its stock. Pan Ocean opens the door Restructured Korean owner Pan Ocean has signalled a potential merger or acquisition deal by appointing Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers as its advisor. SFL eyes $100m John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International (SFL) is turning to the Norwegian bond market two days after announcing a move for seven distressed German boxships. Subsea 7 plans payout Shareholders in Kristian Siem-led Subsea 7 are set for special dividend of 60 US cents per share for the second year in a row. Cabotage row brewing A group of overseas container lines are planning to protest against cargo protection for state carrier Bangladesh Shipping Corp (BSC). Torm slashes loss Danish tanker and bulker owner Torm has been boosted by improved products markets in 2013, as its deficit was cut. Zaliv plunges to loss Kerch-based Zaliv shipyard has recorded a deficit for 2013. Ezion wins jack-up job Ezion Holdings has won a contract to provide a jack-up rig to support a South Asian based national oil company. VLCC in piracy scare A VLCC sailing off Oman has been caught up in what it thought was a potential pirate attack, according to details just released. Petredec wins bank funds Petredec has secured a $200m loan facility from a consortimum of banks to go towards its VLGC newbuilding programme. US court fines Odfjell Odfjell has pleaded guilty in the US to polluting international waters using a 'magic pipe' and has been fined $1.2m. Chemical tanker arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has arrested a Hong Kong-owned chemical tanker court documents show. ATBs in vogue Harley Marine Services of the US has penned a contract to construct two tank barges that are among the largest units it has ever ordered. Moelis plans IPO Moelis & Company is looking to raise up to $100m from an initial public offering in New York.

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MARCH 5, 2014
PMA head predicts contract will be reached without disruption The president of the Pacific Maritime Association said that while negotiations with the union may go past the July 1 expiration date for the current labor pact, he expects an agreement to be reached without a labor stoppage. UPS to buy 1,000 propane vehicles The trucks will be used first in rural Oklahoma and Louisiana in early 2015, where they will replace vehicles that run on gasoline and diesel, but UPS plans on expanding the program to other states. DHL adds emissions reporting tools UTi completes big step toward recapitalization Cargo thefts flat in 2013 Welch's picks Transplace TMS Protest disrupts Portland container terminal Harley Marine contracts for 2 new tank barges Ship owner, crewman plead guilty to dumping oily bilge Singapore-based Odfjell Asia II Pte Ltd. and one of its senior crewmen pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Hartford, Conn., for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, the Justice Department said. Washington Notebook: Obama budget offers pluses, minuses for goods movement Troy partners with Basic Warehousing in Chicago EPA cracks down on Chinese vehicle importer The vehicles were manufactured in China and imported into the United States between 2007 and 2013 without the required certification indicating that emissions would meet federal standards, EPA said. FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications Executive moves

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MARCH 5, 2014
Prices on downward path across Europe Softer crude values pull down fuel prices. Mid-week prices falling in Fujairah Cape Town: MGO deliveries subject to enquiry. Sulphur issues to dominate bunker discussions Bunker conference in Copenhagen comes just nine months before ECA changes. OW Bunker in profit in detailed earnings release Figures reported ahead of planned IPO. EPA defends sulphur limits Ships will still be allowed fuels with a higher sulphur content than is permitted in other sectors. OW Bunker confirms IPO Deputy chairman says company is 'ideal IPO candidate'. Chemical tanker arrest in Singapore Arrested vessel managed by Elegant Ship Management. Dan-Bunkering expands Middle East team New trader based in Dubai. Asian prices still falling Prices have ended day lower at most key ports. Court 'voids' Russian bunkering ban Players have been campaigning to see rule overturned. Port bosses want progress on LNG bunkering infrastructure ESPO looking to resolve 'outstanding issues' on EU's Clean Fuel Strategy. Chinese refinery expanding bunker blending ops With new storage tanks, doubling bunker blending capacity. Titan court proceedings set for March Date at Bermuda Court set to March 7, if no changes take place. Battery-powered ships tipped for bright future As Norway aims to get a head start in using the technology.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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