BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 11, 2014

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Bowring leads owners into UN accord on seafarers minimum wage hike over 2 years Suez Canal attracts as many Asia-US east coast boxes as Panama does China State Shipbuilding Corp rep urges Beijing to cap ship emissions Shanghai ports' river-sea transshipments take up 45.4pc of throughput US truck rates rise on driver shortage, railways seen as big gainers Hebei's total logistics value rises 9pc to US$1.3 trillion in 2013 Hubei's Jingzhou port 2013 container volume hit exceeds 100,000 TEU Box traffic unreliability to persist in Africa ports on poor road and rail European Parliament to vote April 4 on re-activating carbon tax on aviation Air cargo key enabler of UK economy: Freight Transport Association Lambert-St Louis airport joins US Customs ACE cargo release pilot Middle East air passenger, cargo traffic is set to surge until 2032

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MARCH 10, 2014
"K" Line launches new JASECO services Ahlers India rolls out growth strategy till 2018 CaroTrans launches US West Coast LCL service to all points in Central America DB Schenker expands its contract logistics capacity in Dubai due to global customer demands DNV GL & MPA collaborate in maritime research & development Lloyd's Register & UK P&I Club launch new ISM & ISPS pocket checklist apps Port of Portland offers cash to retain liner services! Cashew exports to hit record high in FY14 Maize exports likely to dip 15 pc Services, investment pact with Asean round the corner Soyameal exports fall 68 pc in Feb. APM Terminals' network expands, improves throughput & safety in 2013 Delays in furnishing duty refund claims hurting exports Telangana may get 4,000 MW mega power plant Argosy Transportation Group appointed CEE member in US Panama Canal expansion work resumes after deal UECC orders two dual-fuel, LNG pure car & truck carriers Worldwide Project Consortium prepares for 14th annual conference in Phuket

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BNSF customers reduce CO2 emissions significantly Australia invests in railfreight network APMT with 3% growth in volume throughput Emirates flying to Boston and set to serve Chicago CrowleyFresh 100% food safe Thai Cargo now EU ACC3 and RA certified Xtra Lease takes up fight against rust with new trailers Japan's 24-hour rule goes into effect FlyUs expands operation to Paris Etihad Cargo to enhance China operations Port of Los Angeles searching for executive director Thermotraffic adds 20 Cool Liners to fleet Über 13 Millionen Fahrzeuge Just one day to go until the 17th Business Run Wiencont first Austrian terminal to join Inlandlinks

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MARCH 10, 2014
Trojan Marinex BWT receives approval BV to class Brittany Ferries gas-fueled ROpax newbuild Mermaid Marine firms up PSV contract with Inpex Rolls-Royce to take Daimler stake in MTU parent Vigor gets $33 million more for Momsen UASC adds 17th LNG-ready box ship to HHI order

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MARCH 10, 2014
Port Tracker report predicts rise in box port import numbers Inchcape Shipping Services names new Vice President BNSF Railway customers cut back CO2 emissions Contractor taking down buildings as part of POV access project Trucking association backs FMCSA investigative report

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MARCH 10, 2014
Hanjin Shipping to stay at Portland South Korean line will review operational performance on a quarterly basis Indonesia's share of global LNG exports shrink to 7% Domestic energy needs cut country's exports and spur import opportunities GSL boosts coupon to 10% on $40om bond Extends charter contracts on 4 vessels to appease investors Teekay looks for $100m in new equity Fundraising for TIL starts this week Knightsbridge buys five new capesizes from Frontline 2012 Tanker firm also buys a secondhand capesize as Fredriksen consolidates shipping interests Victory at sea Igal Dafni talks exclusively to Containerisation International about his legal battles with former employers Zim and CMA CGM Pacific Basin selects PSA Marine bid for harbour towage unit Hong Kong and Singapore firms hold exclusive talks over planned divestment Ukraine's Intresco backs Talis secondhand vessel deal Cargoship acquisition shows shipping deals continue despite tensions in Crimea Will China capesize demand hold? Rates rise for Brazilian cargoes but ports' stockpiles of iron ore are running high Dorian LPG plans to raise $287m in New York IPO VLGC owner seeks funds to back its order for 19 gas carrier newbuildings Clarksons posts 26% increase in annual profit to $42m Broker eyes investment and acquisitions as shipping trading conditions improve Data Hub: Trade Statistics Latest trade data suggests the beginning of a recovery UASC exercises its option for a sixth 18,000 teu containership Carrier completes its $2bn investment plan as Box Club meets in Dubai OOCL 2013 net profit plunges 90% Hong Kong carrier signals increasing cascading pressure

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MARCH 10, 2014
Higher throughput services launched AuroraGlobal, which are high throughput satcom services, are now available for maritime customers looking to increase bandwidth RINA launches cruise power tool RINA has launched InfoSHIP EM, a real-time tool for monitoring and optimising the hotel power demand on cruise ships Crew rescued from stranded Varun LPG carrier The Indian Coast Guard rescued three officers from an LPG carrier stranded off Mumbai Port yesterday Gas leak kills naval officer A gas leak aboard a yet-to-be commissioned naval ship undergoing trials at Mumbai Port Trust killed one and injured two dock workers on Friday Shipping companies up technological emphasis Shipping companies are now placing an increased emphasis on technological innovation to boost efficiency and productivity in order to get ahead of the competition, said Asia-Pacific Maritime organiser Reed Exhibitions today Queensland coal ports reopen Queensland coal ports of Mackay, Hay Point, reopened today after being encircled by two cyclones over the weekend Evergreen's fourth L-type to join Asia Pacific-Europe route Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp announced last Friday that its fourth L-type vessel will be delivered into service on 11 March and join Evergreen Line's Asia Pacific-Europe route OOIL profits down 84% y/y Orient Overseas (International) Limited's (OOIL's) profits slumped 84% year on year to $47M in 2013, due to depressed freight levels and vessel depreciations Vopak acquires 30% equity interest in new China terminal Royal Vopak today announced it had signed an agreement with Xianglu Petrochemical in Fujian province, China, for Vopak's acquisition of a 30% equity interest in Zhangzhou Gulei Haiteng Jetty Investment Management COSCO ships join search for missing airplane COSCO bulk carrier Tai Shun Hai started searching for the missing Malaysian Airlines passenger aircraft yesterday at 0900 hours local time at a possible accident site in the South China Sea, according to China's Ministry of Transport

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MARCH 10, 2014
US Containerized Imports Expected to Rebound in March U.S. container ports will enjoy a big increase in containerized imports this month now that factories in Asia are back in full operation following the Chinese New Year celebration. The Global Port Tracker published monthly by the National Retail Federation and Ben Hackett Associates projects an increase of 12.4 percent in... Overcapacity a Prospect for Reefer Container Shipping in 2014 Peter Frederiksen, a member of the executive board of Hamburg Süd, addresses Cool Cargoes track attendees at the JOC's TPM conference in Long Beach, Calif., on March 3.Overcapacity is a threat to container lines' refrigerated cargo segment this year, despite projected growth in the global reefer market, according to Peter... Hanjin Staying in Portland Hanjin vessel at the Port of Portland, Ore.Despite productivity declines at Terminal 6 that have lingered for months, Hanjin Shipping Co. informed the Port of Portland today that it will continue to operate its weekly trans-Pacific service. "The announcement comes as welcome news to hundreds of shippers who depend on the... From TPM: Panama Canal Expansion No Game-Changer From left: Tay Yoshitani, Port of Seattle; Robert Leachman, University of California, Berkeley;John Wheeler, South Carolina State Ports Authority; Michael Murphy, CenterPoint Properties; Richard Smith, Sears Holdings Corp.LONG BEACH, Calif. - Retailers and other beneficial cargo owners that import merchandise from Asia make their routing decisions based on where the goods... Q&A: What's in a Name: Shipper vs. Consignor Q: Bills of lading tend to refer only to the "shipper" of the goods, which I take to mean the consignor - that is, the party who tenders the goods to the carrier for shipment. I think I'm correct in this. But are the two words complete synonyms? Do they necessarily... US East Coast Ports Will Struggle to Handle Mega-Ships, Drewry Warns Many U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports will struggle to handle the larger container ships the P3 and G6 carrier alliances likely will deploy on trans-Atlantic routes, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The alliances' consolidation of services means much larger ships could replace the 3,500- to 6,500 TEUs vessels currently deployed,... Global Food Supply Chain Impacted by US Safety Legislation Jaymie Forrest, Alexander ProudfootThe U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act has impacted the global food supply chain and, by extension, global reefer carriers too. At JOC's TPM 2014 conference, panelists explored the challenges associated with the new legislation's stricter regulations on the food logistics industry. Lenny Feldman, a managing member at the... PSA Wins Kolkata Port Container Concession PSA International, through its wholly owned subsidiary PSA Bharat Investments, has won a container-handling contract at India's Kolkata Port, helping the Singapore-based terminal operator consolidate operations in the eastern cargo gateway. The 10-year deal, covering "operation and maintenance" of five berths at the dock, is scheduled to take effect in December... China Scales Back Growth Targets China's target of 7.5 percent GDP growth in 2014, although lower than in 2013, will still be a spur to shipping demand in the coming months, according to one shipping analyst. Premier Li Keqiang announced the target, which would represent a slowdown from the 7.7 percent growth achieved in 2013, in... South Korea Seeks Access to North Korean Port South Korea is hoping to reach an agreement on access for its companies to make use of North Korea's port city of Rason, which boasts an ice-free harbor near the Russian and Chinese borders. Special economic zones offering tax breaks, cheap labor and land in a bid to attract foreign investment...

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MARCH 10, 2014
Supramax for sale Setaf-Saget of France is looking to offload one of its supramax bulkers in what appears to be a bid to cash in on rising asset values. Ironridge in at NewLead California investment firm Ironridge Global Partners has emerged as the name behind a $25m investment in New York-listed NewLead Holdings. Bigger payday for Cox Matson's chief executive earned a nearly $1.53m rise in compensation as the US liner operator handed him a large stock award. Market monitors crisis The crisis in Crimea could have a significant impact on the tanker market if Ukraine and other European nations end up reducing their reliance on Russian crude, a leading investment bank told clients Monday. Silver lining playbook A growing number of market forecasters are urging members of the shipping industry to keep a close eye on the crisis in Ukraine, the centrepiece of a standoff that stems from the Russian invasion of Crimea. Saade still wants seats Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) largest shareholder appears to be moving forward with a campaign aimed at seizing more seats on its board of directors. NewLead banks another $25m Greece's NewLead Holdings is looking to grow its fleet after raising $25m in a stock sale. Kensico digs Dorian Kensico Capital Management has emerged as one of Dorian LPG's largest shareholders. Intelsat connects A new agreement will help Intelsat, the world's leading provider of satellite services for media and military use, to compete with main maritime provider Inmarsat in delivering high-capacity broadband telecommunications services to ships. OSG builds exit financing Bankrupt tanker owner OSG has increased the amount of exit financing it needs to emerge from restructuring. Fredriksen builds Knightsbridge fleet John Fredriksen-controlled Knightsbridge Tankers (VLCCF) is buying six capesizes from Frontline 2012 and the tycoon's private account as it positions itself for dominance in its market. SCI sells another Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has sold its third veteran anchor-handler in nine months. Aker Phil follows-on Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has launched a follow-on offering of stock to fund tanker construction. GSL tries again Boxship owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) is relaunching a $400m notes issue after scrapping a previous attempt last month. BV wins LNG work French society Bureau Veritas has won a deal to class Brittany Ferries' new LNG-fuelled vessel. Mermaid takes two Mermaid Marine Australia has ordered two platform supply vessels (PSVs) on the back of long-term charters to domestic producer Inpex. Pac Basin finds buyer Bulker owner Pacific Basin has found a potential buyer for its harbour towage operation. Libya threatens tanker Libya has threatened to bomb a North Korean-flagged tanker that is loading oil at a port held by separatist rebels. Sea World takes handysize Sea World Management of Monaco has bought a 2001-built d'Amico International Shipping tanker for a strong $13.6m. New investor at Latvian Riga tanker owner Latvian Shipping Co (LSC) has a new "significant" investor. Clarksons stronger Underlying earnings have risen at London broker Clarksons as revenue increased in 2013. Vopak makes China move Dutch group Vopak has taken a 30% stake in a petrochemicals terminal in China. OOIL profit tumbles OOIL, the parent of Hong Kong liner giant OOCL, has seen net income plunge due to overcapacity in the industry. Boxship aground off Greece A Turkish-owned containership has reportedly run aground off the Greek holiday island of Mykonos. Sea Breeze still afloat A small bulker that was threatening to sink off the southern UK coast on Sunday morning has been towed to safety. UASC makes it six United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has exercised an option for a sixth 18,000-teu containership at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Eclectic drops FSL Eclectic Investment Company has trimmed its stake in troubled Singapore shipowner First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust).

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MARCH 10, 2014
NEWSFLASH: Hanjin to stay at Port of Portland Hanjin Shipping announced Monday that it will continue calling the Port of Portland on a weekly basis. OOCL's Tung sees overcapacity but 'positive results' in 2014 OOIL Chairman C.C. Tung said that overcapacity will occur this year, stemming from tonnage growth, but that there will be higher demand than in 2013. OOIL saw revenue of $6.23 billion in 2013, compared to $6.46 billion in 2012. Airlines report February cargo gains American Airlines reported an 11.2-percent gain in cargo miles in February, with 173,529 cargo ton miles, up from 156,097 cargo ton miles in February 2013. United Airlines logged 182,913 cargo ton miles in February. Equity firm invests in Canadian trucking provider January U.S. exports reach $192.5 billion Search continues for Malaysia Airlines flight CBP eyes North American trade symposium CBP Deputy Commissioner Thomas Winkowski laid out the possibility of expanding the CBP Trade Symposium to Mexico and Canada to exchange ideas for minimizing the regulatory burden on cross-border trade. Fire extinguished on Crowley barge Sea Star, Horizon pay $3.4 million in price-fixing settlement Sea Star Line has agreed to pay $1.9 million, and Horizon Lines has agreed to pay $1.5 million. The civil settlements resolve allegations in a lawsuit filed in federal court by former Sea Star Line executive William Stallings. Hanjin consolidates service centers Executive moves New CBP chief pledges to enable trade Container imports expected to benefit from retail surge

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MARCH 10, 2014
Wartsila unveils new inline scrubber system Claims system has notable benefits over conventional exhaust gas cleaning systems. Prices move independently in Rotterdam Prices firming in Istanbul. Prices flat for most grades in Fujairah Tight delivery schedules reported in Fujairah bunker market. WFS completes UK acquisition 'The Watson acquisition will serve as a platform for further growth across Europe.' EU abandons 'united front' response to NOx delay move Member states to vote on their own accord. Container vessel driven onto rocks Ship has 200 mt of bunkers in its fuel tanks. Maxcom boosts bunker services at Augusta Bunkering now available at Santa Panagia roads. Vancouver strike threat returns Port drivers to start action Monday. Suspect slick is 'bunker fuel' Oil in South China Sea is 'not from missing aircraft'. US owner impatient with LNG bunker fuel progress Focus will now switch to land transport. ECA rules damage prospects for UK ports Humber's links with Scandinavia and the Baltic states 'are not growing as quickly as hoped'. Dry bulk owner doubts 'eco' ship benefits Secondhand buys furnish comparable efficiency gains. Asian prices keep to downward path Tight avails seen in Tokyo Bay. Shipowner buys another 'LNG conversion ready' vessel Move spurred by fuel oil as 'the largest cost driver'. Annual profits dwindle for Hong Kong-listed group Lower bunker costs fail to lift bottom line.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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