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November 6, 2014

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Cosco, CSCL post profits in 3Q on the back of government grants Port of Los Angeles takes brunt of congestion as Long Beach troubles ease New containership orders breach million TEU mark 24 dead as Bosphorus shipping halted when refugee boat sinks St Lawrence Seaway opts for arbitration, averting strike over auto-docking China builds pirate-fighting Nigerian Navy warship to patrol Gulf of Guinea DHL Freight to hike LTL tariffs by up to 5pc in 2015 DHL invests US$38 million to expand South African warehousing Macau's January-September container and air cargo volumes increases Agility appoints new chief commercial officer for Europe Cathay Pacific flies HK-Phnom Pehn via Singapore and Penang Canada lessens carrier role, consigns initial air cargo screening to shippers HK's Hactl Group wins twice at Payload Asia 2014 Awards in Singapore

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IDS Logistik moves 2 million shipments Spangenberg moves to DTZ Germany Trucks to pay on more German roads Port of Longview to enlarge rail corridor Espo sticks with chairman Garcia-Milà IAG Cargo launches new freight service for Europe HAE Group to represent 2Excel Aviation UK Schedule reliability healthier in September Property deal to boost UK railfreight growth Port of Koper wins Espo award 2014 Cargo industry veteran named new head of sales Canada to invest in new rail signalling system Vanguard Logistics Services stakes claim in Egypt DWC freight traffic surge continues in Q3 DHL selects head of industrial projects for Europe

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
ECSA launches shipowner sulphur survey European shipowners' body ECSA is to survey shipowners to gauge the economic impact of the 0.1% marine fuel sulphur cap, due in force in north European sulphur-emission control areas on January 1. ECSA is seeking responses by 30 November for its questionnaire, which will be followed by further Maritime traffic shuns Benghazi port Commercial traffic has not berthed at Benghazi, Libya's main commercial port, since 21 October, according to IHS Maritime's Seaweb database. IHS data also suggests that most recent calls have only got as far as the anchorage, without entering the port. Earlier this week, the BBC reported that Mann Lines, Stena sign ro-ro partnership UK ro-ro carrier and logistics service provider Mann Lines is expanding its capacity and route network through a strategic co-operation with Sweden's Stena Line. Through the partnership with the Nordic ferry operator, Mann will bring in larger, more-efficient tonnage and offer a broader range of APM New Jersey deal falls through APM Terminals and a Canadian private equity player have cancelled a public-private partnership deal at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. APM will retain full ownership of the terminal and not pursue a proposal announced in February to sell a 50% stake, the Netherlands-based terminal operator said on 5 Navios launches tanker IPO Angeliki Frangou's latest shipping entity, Navios Maritime Midstream Partners, has begun the roadshow for its initial public offering (IPO) and NYSE listing. The partnership, which will trade under the ticker symbol 'NAP', is selling 8.1M common units at a target price of $19-21/unit. An additional Fuel-economy gap feeds box ship glut A gulf in efficiency between very large container ships and smaller ones is extending an oversupply of container ships, say analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo. An 18,000teu vessel, for example, consumes a third less fuel per teu mile than a 6,200teu ship, according to the analysts. Coupled with Shipping lines adopting 'Ebola clauses' 'Ebola clauses' are becoming common in shipping contracts as the maritime industry moves to contain its risks from the current outbreak of the disease. Shipping lines and traders are modifying contracts to protect themselves if ships cannot land or load goods at ports, said Khalid Hashim, managing Costa Concordia wreck reveals final body Ship Recycling, the consortium dismantling the Costa Concordia, believes it has found the remains of the last unaccounted victim of the capsizing of the cruise ship. A consortium spokeswoman said a body discovered in a cabin on the vessel's number eight deck yesterday was highly likely to be that Singapore port chief stresses safety Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) chief executive Andrew Tan told a maritime safety forum in the city today that Singapore aims to further reduce its accident rate. After 13 major incidents in 2011, Singapore's waters have registered eight in 2012, six in 2013, and four so far this Efthimios Mitropoulos wins CSR award IMO secretary-general emeritus Efthimios Mitropoulos was presented with a corporate social responsibility (CSR) leadership award at Capital Link's Shipping & Offshore CSR Forum in London on 4 November. Mitropoulos - now chairman of the 'Maria Tsakos' Foundation - told attendees at the fourth DSME stays relatively stable among peers South Korea's third-biggest shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering's (DSME's) 2014 earnings are the most stable among compatriot rivals such as Hyundai HI and Samsung HI amid a sluggish industry, said analysts in a research note. DSME's 3Q14 net profit dived 61.3% year on year to Pan Ocean continues recovery with 3Q14 profit South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean continues to recover from its financial woes, posting a KRW196.2Bn ($191M) profit for 3Q14. The result contrasted with a KRW594.9Bn loss for 3Q13. Pan Ocean, once a subsidiary of STX Corporation, went into receivership in June 2013 after its debt exceeded Sembcorp Marine ahead of Keppel in order wins Singapore-based rig builder Sembcorp Marine's clinching of a rig order from a Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ has put it ahead of its bigger compatriot rival Keppel Corporation in order wins year-to-date. The $240M rig order from BOT Lease has placed the value of Sembcorp Marine's year-to-date Better charter market in 2015 predicts Rickmers chief Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) CEO Thomas Preben Hansen believes that charter rates for modern Panamax container ships would recover in 2015. Speaking to IHS Maritime in a conference call after announcing the Singapore-listed trust's 3Q14 results, Hansen said the charter market for modern Panamax

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Cummins launches QSK50 optimized for VSDE applications Kinder Morgan buys two Crowley Jones Act tankers November 05, 2014 Newport News undocks USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Howard Fireman awarded David W. Taylor Medal Sinopacific shipyard completes Deep Sea Supply PSV series Nerbovik now Aker Philly President and CEO MAN engines in Petrofacs newbuild to be SCR equipped Navy awards Willard Marine a five-year contract for RIBs Viking Ocean opts for Thordon propeller shaft bearings

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Pacific Maritime Association blames ILWU for work slowdowns at Pacific Northwest ports Swire Shipping adding Everett call to West Coast North America service Port of Kalama celebrates opening of Transportation Interpretive Center Bellingam Port Commissioners Ok Northwest Marine Industries lease deal New study shows economic impact created by Port of Seattle operations

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Navios chief cites risk aversion as spur for expanding from bulker to other sectors Acquisitions of tankers and containerships reduce risks involved in different freight markets, says Shunji Sasada Dry bulk tonnage to outstrip demand for next two years Orderbook for 2013 is second-highest ever Seaborne Silk Road leads to the Chinese dream Beijing reinforces view of shipping as national strategy but avoids protectionist rhetoric at World Shipping Summit APMT and Brookfield's New Jersey venture collapses Dutch-based operator retains full ownership after it is unable to reach a 'commercially viable solution' TEN unveils deal for up to two new shuttle tankers One firm and one option DP2 suezmax will go on long term charter to oil company Container alliances may not last, warns Alphaliner Situation looks much like 1980s, argues Tan DFDS Seaways secures future for Rosyth-Zeebrugge route MoU agreed to save service threatened by Europe's new low-sulphur directive Crude fireworks this November 5 Some markets are catching fire Indonesia's Pelindo III reports 27% jump in profits Surge in box exports puts port operator on track to record fourth consecutive rise in annual profits VLCC rates expected to go steady and sideways over next few days Owners still able to pull in earnings of $47,000 per day for Middle East to Asia voyages Textainer sees profit improvement Container lessor says fleet expansion and improved utilisation led to profit rise but warns of rate pressure Economy 'not to blame for shipping downturn' World trade has grown consistently since 2008, DVB banker tells Informa's Ship Finance & Investment conference Bourbon hit by lower oil price Supply and demand for oil and gas will require recovery in future investment levels IM Skaugen loses $4.5m as costs bite as it repositions fleet and identity Key drivers are continuing rise in LPG exports out of the US as well as long-haul export of petrochemicals from Europe to Asia Exports surge at Port Hedland but steady at Dampier Record October throughput at Port Hedland Jinhui forecasts $19m loss for first nine months Hong Kong-based company says revenue is pinched by the non-recovery in dry bulk market Pan Ocean posts $191m net profit for third quarter Bidders for bulk specialist said to include KKR and Deutsche Bank

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Seven container ships anchored off LA-LB Seven container ships on average have been anchored in the waters off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach since Oct. 27, as the congestion crisis at the largest port complex in the Americas continues. Seven container ships were anchored in San Pedro Bay this morning, the same as yesterday... Deutsche Bahn drivers stage 100-hour strike, disrupting cargo Rail freight transport has ground to a halt throughout Germany as locomotive drivers stage a four-day strike against Deutsche Bahn, the state-owned railroad company. The militant GDL union called the strike, which will hit passenger trains tomorrow, after talks over wages and working hours broke down Monday. The strike will have a... ILWU, PMA urged to revamp collective bargaining model The Port of Portland is issuing a challenge to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association: Revamp the collective bargaining model that has been in existence at West Coast ports for the past 80 years because it isn't working. "Is the current collective bargaining relationship between the... Chinese regulators to closely monitor 2M after January launch The 2M vessel-sharing agreement between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will face additional scrutiny in China if the two carriers don't reduce their combined market share on Chinese trade routes to 30 percent. Although Maersk Line says the 2M doesn't require approval like the P3 Network did, Beijing regulators will... FedEx Freight CEO Bill Logue to retire Dec. 31 William J. Logue, a veteran FedEx executive who rebuilt the company's industrial trucking business following the 2007-2009 recession, will retire Dec. 31, FedEx said today. Logue, who became president of FedEx Freight in December 2009 and CEO the following year, is leaving the less-than-truckload carrier because of health concerns, the company... Southern Indian container terminal to open in 2016 A container terminal on the Bay of Bengal will add 1.4 million TEUs of capacity to India's eastern coast when it opens in March 2016. The completion of the 80-acre,1,207 crore ($207 million) Ennore Container Terminal will give the port its first container terminal, said developer Adani Ports, according to Marine... Long Beach says its truck turn times are faster than Los Angeles The port of Long Beach said its truck turn times have been better than those at Los Angeles for at least four months. Compared with truck turn times at the port of Los Angeles, the port of Long Beach averaged shorter truck turn times each month from June through September. Full-size chart While... US Customs firms up trade facilitation leadership team U.S. Customs and Border Protection Gil Kerlikowske is sticking to his pledge to solidify his team and focus on improving cargo facilitation. Kevin McAleenan was promoted to permanent deputy commissioner this week, having served in an "acting" capacity since March 30, 2013. McAleenan joined Customs in 2008 and has worked for... Republican victory in US Congress puts pressure on truck regulators WASHINGTON - The Republican takeover of the Senate could spell a hard stop for federal regulators defending existing trucking rules and pushing for stricter safety measures. But carriers and shippers should still expect tough battles over rule-makings and regulations ahead. Although the general public is more likely to focus on how... Trans-Pacific spot rates fall ahead of Nov. 15 GRI Spot rates from Hong Kong to Los Angeles lost ground this week, but carriers on the trans-Pacific hope a Nov. 15 general rate increase will buoy the price per container once again. Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped $100 per container to $1,875 per 40-foot container... Enough Is Enough Once again, shippers and all they represent - things such as jobs, sales, customers, exports - have been relegated to the cheap seats while the melodrama of U.S. West Coast longshore negotiations plays itself out in all-too-familiar fashion. After months of civil, low-decibel dialogue that spared peak-season disruptions but was hardly... Groundbreaking drayage reform taking shape at Port Metro Vancouver Port Metro Vancouver said it's on track to deliver on far-reaching reforms that ended a trucker strike that crippled Canada's largest port for a month in March. Actions taken by terminals in at Port Metro Vancouver to alleviate pressure on truckers following a monthlong trucker strike in March are reducing turn... APMT: Port authority's conditions scuttled NJ terminal joint venture APM Terminals dropped its plans for a 50-50 joint venture for its Elizabeth, New Jersey, container terminal after the port authority set unacceptable conditions for the deal, said Eric Sisco, president of APM Terminals North America. As landlord for the terminal, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has... Rotterdam's 'congestion' terminal breaks port's handling record The terminal at the center of the congestion crisis in Rotterdam over the summer has just set a new port record for the number of containers loaded on and off a ship at Europe's largest container hub. ECT's Delta terminal handled 10,577 containers - 5,341 loaded and 5,216 unloaded -during the...

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Crowley offloads US tankers Crowley Maritime (Crowley) has parted ways with a pair of its Jones Act product tankers in a transaction worth nearly $300m. AKPS ends hunt for $100m Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has abandoned a campaign aimed at identifying new sources of debt financing. Navigator faces downgrade A leading equity analyst has downgraded shares of Navigator Holdings, the LPG carrier operator backed by private equity legend Wilbur Ross. TEN in shuttle tanker deal Tsakos Energy Navigation has expanded its shuttle tanker business with an order for a DP2 suezmax against a fresh period contract. Shandong taps US market China's Shandong Shipping has generated big demand for its first ever US dollar bond. GMS blasts EU plans Cash buyer Global Marketing Systems (GMS) has challenged the European Commission's intention to ban ship demolition on beaches and has asked officials to check for themselves the condition of Indian shipyards. Nobu Su loses court case Greek shipowner Polys Haji-Ioannou has won a claim of almost $38m against Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) chairman Nobu Su in the UK High Court. PDZ branches out Malaysian boxship owner PDZ Holdings has finally succeeded in diversifying with a $205m investment in Kazakhstan's gas industry. SMM Q3 profit inches up Singapore's Sembcorp Marine has seen its third quarter profit grow on the back of higher revenue. Sinotrans turns banker Hong Kong bulker owner Sinotrans Shipping has continued its move into financing in a deal with Bank of America (BoA). Packed ferries replaced Japan's K Line has deployed three newly-built vessels to "relieve" an overcrowded route in Myanmar. Pan Ocean profit grows Restructured Korean shipowner Pan Ocean has posted another strong quarterly profit ahead of an auction for its shares. Navigator still set on VLECs Wilbur Ross-backed Navigator Holdings is still hopeful of entering the very large ethane carrier (VLEC) market despite its debut in the fledgling sector taking longer than anticipated. One step closer Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) and Hapag-Lloyd are very close to seeing their merger plans materialising after Brazilian authorities gave the green light. Baja Ferries still keen Mexico's Baja Ferries remains interested in acquiring ro-paxes and routes from French owner SNCM, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Bourbon's revenue grows France's Bourbon has seen its revenue grow during the third quarter thanks to its expanding fleet and higher average daily rates. New Talent for China VLCC Newly created joint venture China VLCC has snapped up a modern tanker operated by Nanjing Tanker. Ma can't see recovery Cosco's chairman has played down talks of a global shipping market recovery within the next two years as the supply-demand imbalance seems unlikely to improve. Nerbovik takes over Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (AKPS) has a new president and CEO from today as Kristian Rokke takes the chairman's seat. Oil price fall aiding AP Moller A declining oil price could see AP Moller-Maersk pass full-year profit expectations, DNB Markets says. GE confirms MR deal Great Eastern Shipping has confirmed the acquisition of a medium range (MR) tanker. Cosette to be scuttled A deteriorating ro-ro involved in a false certification case is to be sunk off Martinique. DFDS commits to Rosyth DFDS Seaways has signed a deal with the Scottish government and Forth Ports to keep operating the country's only freight service to mainland Europe. Chinese bulker arrested Singapore's admiralty sheriff has detained a Chinese-owned handysize bulker, according to court documents seen by TradeWinds. PACD plans buyback Pacific Drilling has unveiled plans to buy back up to 8m of its own shares which are down over 40% since the start of the year. Hyundai woes not over Hyundai Heavy Industries has come in for harsh criticism over its poor financial performance from a top US investment bank. Hedland sets new record Port Hedland has reported another record breaking month for iron ore exports, figures released by the port authority show.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
FedEx Freight CEO to retire Washington Notebook: Election shakes up T&I Committee Deal between APM Terminals and Brookfield falls through Military loads vessel at JaxPort for Ebola mission Vanguard expands into Egypt DOT approves CSX's Virginia Ave. tunnel project Drewry and CargoSmart extend partnership Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 5, 2014
Crude rises as US supplies experience little gain US stockpiles rose 460,000 barrels to 380.2 million last week. Vessel with scrubber came close to detention PSC officer did not know scrubbers are allowed as alternative to low sulphur fuel for ECA compliance. IBIA's new charter aimed at raising standards Port Charter to encourage growth of bunker licensing schemes. Trade in OW Bunker shares suspended Stock suspended pending company announcement. Maersk in line for profit upgrade Analyst points to lower fuel bill as profit booster. Ship arrest in Singapore Bulker operated by Chinese interests. Global Vision adds to bunker team New hire for Singapore office. European refiners ready to meet ECA demand But global 0.50% sulphur cap would require further investments to meet increased distillate demand. Malta joint venture to start trading activities next year JV to eventually conduct oil blending and bunkering activities. Softer bunker earnings bite into JKH profits Quarterly bunker earnings fell despite maintaining market share. DNV GL recommends 'LNG ready' design for newbuilds Society aiming for 91% of newbuilds not built to handle LNG. South Korean port mulls LNG bunkering station To meet anticipated increase in demand for the gas as a bunker fuel. South China fuel oil imports up in October Fuel oil imports from bonded bunker traders marginally up.

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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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