BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 11, 2014

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Shut down in Syria, Manila's risk-taking ICTSI sets up shop in Iraq Kuehne + Nagel fined US$2.7 million for air cartel in New Zealand MOL offers auto delivery from Mexico to major US east-west coast ports DB Schenker's 2013 revenues slipped 3.5pc to US$20.5 billion Taicang and Shanghai ports set up joint venture terminal operator Xinjiang 2-month farm produce export value up 20pc to US$155 million Australia considers dropping cabotage restrictions on foreign ships DCT Gdansk awards design of US$220 million quay to Mott MacDonald DHL offers Ocean Secure for tracking sensitive, high-value shipments Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and MOL take delivery of more large containerships ANA Aviation to base itself out of Liege Airport for cheaper fuel FedEx opens regional hub at Osaka's Kansai International Airport UTair announces changes to its spring and summer flight schedules

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APRIL 10, 2014
BHP 2014 opens to a stirring reception Cotton yarn exports to face Chinese heat GM version of rice will hit shipments, say exporters Seafood exports hit record 1 mt in FY14 Soyameal exports decline by 17 pc in FY14 Steel imports down by 31 pc in FY14 Tea exports surge on Iranian demand Dighi Port simultaneously handles steel & coal vessels Prakash Iyer appointed CoPT Board member RRC International Freight Services executing transportation of Stator weighing 310 t Kerala to become strawberry exporter

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New remote control system for western Finland's railway BDP International appoints country manager Canada reducing rail GHG emissions Aeroflot increases Tashkent service Fiege Switzerland under pressure Malherbe extends partnership with Teleroute IAG Cargo steps up Israel capacity Ceva selects executive from the Philippines «Es muss geliefert werden» Tandem holds AGM in Istanbul From minister to secretary of state AA Cargo's March traffic sees double-digit rise IRU adopts guidelines to fight fuel theft Umweltfreundlicher Bunker lohnt sich nicht MOL launches Mexico-NAFTA car carrier service

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APRIL 10, 2014
Navy takes delivery of LHA 6 Triyards reports increased earnings Trelleborg Marine opens new Houston office Paraguay pushboat to have Wärtsilä propulsion UK Club medical program marks a milestone Offshore wind jack-up gets new feet Landrieu: Jones Act creates Louisiana jobs

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APRIL 10, 2014
DOT freight transport index climbs during month of February Coast Guard seeking comment on Cape Kiwanda buoy change Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Argentina port strike Sea-Tac Airport takes home Skytrax World Airport awards Yang Ming set to add new Southeast Asia run

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APRIL 10, 2014
Stalwart fails on second equity raise UPDATED: Postponed US public listing follows aborted attempt at a private deal for Greek chem tanker outfit Idan Ofer pulls Quantum Crude Tankers over-the-counter equity drive Investors push back on pricing amid a slew of deals but firm still plans a US listing US crude reserves hit their highest level since 1976 Good news for owners as 15% increase to 33bn barrels strengthens the case to lift export ban Rongsheng resists cancellations as questions emerge about accounting practices Embattled shipyard fights to hold on to orderbook following a report of negative revenue for the second half The changing face of liability risk for freight forwarders TT Club outlines the additional liabilities being undertaken as a result of value-added services offered to shippers Future freight rates: the container lines' biggest gamble Cutting costs is only half the battle for profitability Data Hub: Freight Rate Indicators More of the same for 2014 as global spot rates on major trade lanes from Asia are in line with last year's levels West African crude is saving the VLCC market Boost to tonne-mile earnings for tanker owners Navios buys 11th VLCC for $43.5m Unnamed vessel appears to be 2003-built Venture Spirit from Wah Kwong Shipping faces $120 per teu hike in Asia-Europe bunker charges in 2014 Brussels' stricter sulphur rules will drive carriers to pass higher costs on to customers The risks of easy money Does private equity filling bank funding gaps raise the spectre of future overcapacity? Wrist boosts its ship supply operation in thriving US Gulf Purchase of New Orleans warehouse allows company to source goods further afield Principal Maritime looks for $100m in IPO Free to read: Tankers outfit will use proceeds to pay down existing debt Capacity hits a plateau as owners stop at 19,000 teu boxships Container vessels will break the 400 m length limit in the long term, say experts P3 could force break-up of existing alliances P3 to push overcapacity problems to other carriers, who could reform stronger rival groupings, says SeaIntel Pilotage charges: Demonstrating reason in the face of unreason Harbour authorities face legal curbs in raising cash to cover pilots' pension fund deficit HSH Nordbank hikes shipping provision after $780m loss Free to read: Pessimistic German bank says it expects no recovery until 2015 Fire breaks out on first Avance Gas newbuilding VLGC October delivery may be delayed as Shanghai shipyard assesses the damage ICTSI wins Iraq port concession Philippines port operator secures management of existing and proposed box terminals China Merchants Energy Shipping posts $30m first-quarter recurring profit Results are in line with earlier projection Seabury predicts recovery for GDP multiplier for box volumes Container shipping firms should benefit as protectionism eases

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APRIL 10, 2014
Box Ships shares plunge The stock price of NYSE-listed Box Ships slumped over 20% after the company announced an offering of 5M common shares and warrants US urges ferry safety upgrades Passenger vessels should enhance safety systems to avert accidents like last year's ferry collision in New York City, a US safety agency recommends Crane accident kills Maldives port workers Two stevedores in the port of Male, Maldives, were killed on Monday night when a crane cable snapped while lifting a container, local sources have reported Hope seen beyond depressed freight rates Spot freight rates for dry bulk carriers remain under pressure due to weak demand, but the market fundamentals are encouraging for the whole of the current year, analysts say Transas Marine builds advanced simulator suite Transas Marine is to construct the UK's "most technically advanced maritime simulation complex" for the City of Glasgow College by autumn 2015 Port Hedland forecasts record ore exports Iron ore exports out of Port Hedland in Australia' Pilbara are forecast to top 340M tonnes this financial year, up from 280.2M tonnes for FY13 Anger as UN crime experts killed in Puntland The UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has reacted angrily to the fatal shooting of two of its personnel, experts in tracking illegal flows of money from piracy, at Puntland's Galkayo airport in Somalia on 7 April NorYards signs AHTS fitting out deal NorYard, the Norwegian shipbuilder controlled by Zaliv group of Ukraine, is to outfit and commission an anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) currently building in China for Norwegian owner NFDS 2 Offshore Koper completes dredging phase The port of Koper in Solvenia completes the latest phase of its dredging programme next month, as part of a plan to accommodate larger container ships by 2018 European maritime tech calls for help Trade association Sea Europe, which represents ship and maritime equipment businesses, has called on Europe to assist the growth of its maritime technology industry Indonesian FSRU wins novel financing deal Standard Chartered Bank has closed a $309M export credit agency (ECA)-backed financing deal for a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) with PT Hoegh LNG Lampung China's exports suffer surprise fall Chinese exports unexpectedly fell in March, according to customs figures released today Scanship raises NOK83.2M in IPO Scanship Holding has raised NOK83.2M ($13.8M) in an IPO in Oslo that was priced at the bottom of its indicated range, the company said in a statement

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APRIL 10, 2014
Shippers Take Rail Service Complaints to STB Bulk rail shippers ranging from agriculture to coal producers told the U.S. Surface Transportation Board today that poor rail service must be solved before their business suffers even more. Shippers told the rail regulatory agency that the deteriorating service goes beyond weather-related delays, and at times smacks of railroads' preference of... Shippers Press Case in DC to Prevent West Coast Disruption U.S. shippers in the coming weeks will engage in a full-court press on Capitol Hill and at the White House to voice the importance of preventing labor disruption at West Coast ports as the expiration of the current coastwise longshore agreement approaches. The stepped-up effort comes in the wake of a... Port Questions Hapag Low Water Surcharge at Montreal Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement two low-water surcharges at the Port of Montreal, although port officials are questioning why, as they expect the spring thaw to begin soon. Effective April 30, Hapag-Lloyd says it will implement a low-water surcharge on shipments between the Port of Montreal and North Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa.... Lufthansa Cargo: 'Mild' Signs of Air Freight Recovery Lufthansa Cargo carried 2.6 percent less freight in March compared with a year ago, but it said the global market shows some signs of recovery as it posted higher revenue and an improved load factor. The German air cargo carrier transported 154,000 metric tons of freight last month, taking the total... Loss Tops $1 Billion for Ship Financier HSH Nordbank HSH Nordbank, the world's largest ship financier, today announced its net loss soared to €814 million ($1.1 billion) in 2013 from €124 million ($172.4 million) in 2012, and said it doesn't expect the global shipping market to recover before 2015 at the earliest. Provisions for bad loans - mostly to the... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: CargoSphere Neil Barni, president and founder of CargoSphere, discusses technological solutions to freight rate and contracting challenges in the logistics industry.... Miller Joins STB at Crucial Time The Senate yesterday confirmed President Obama's nomination to the Surface Transportation Board, thrusting Debra Miller into the rail regulatory agency as it grapples with a myriad of issues. The STB, for example, will hold a hearing today on concerns about deteriorating rail service. BNSF Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway appear to... Caribbean Shipowners Association U.S. Security Increase The Members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association have adopted a voluntary guideline calling for an increase in the U.S. Security Charges due to security measures implemented throughout the Caribbean over the last several years. This increase will be effective Sunday, May 4, 2014 and will be in addition to the members'... Slow Start for Shanghai FTZ It has been several months since China's first Pilot Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ) launched in Shanghai, but the shipping and logistics industry is still waiting for more policies to be clarified. "We were very nervous when Shanghai launched the free trade zone; however, we are less concerned now, as companies... Declining Market Share Prompts LA-LB Merger Proposal The Los Angeles 2020 Commission today urged the rival, adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to merge, citing a drop in market share by the busiest port complex in the U.S. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach together had a U.S. market share of 42.0 percent in...

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APRIL 10, 2014
GasLog doubles down GasLog has firmed up a $468m contract to acquire three more LNG carriers from an affiliate of BG Group. Timing is everything An equity analyst at JP Morgan is urging investors to accumulate shares of Navios Maritime Holdings (Navios Holdings). Mulherin takes the mound Deutsche Bank may have lost its top shipping analyst but it does not appear to have ended research coverage of the industry. Cargill denies buy Cargill has poured cold water on rumours that it has acquired a capesize bulker controlled by a joint venture between Daiichi Chuo Kisen of Japan and China's Shagang Shipping. Dark days for dry bulk Falls in the capesize market this week have dragged the Baltic Dry Index close to the 1,000 point mark. Ofer pulls Quantum float Idan Ofer has pulled plans to take a crude tanker company public on Oslo's over the counter (OTC) market given the intense competition among shipowners looking to tap the capital markets today. Solstad seals CSV buyout Solstad Offshore is taking full control of a subsea construction newbuilding ordered jointly with HitecVision-controlled Ocean Installer. Vietnamese mergers urged State-owned Vinalines' deputy general director Bui Viet Hoai said domestic companies are facing tough competition from foreign players, state media reported. Tanker saves 300 A Norden products tanker has aided in the rescue of 300 migrants in the Mediterranean after their craft ran into distress. MSC buying Bonaparte Switzerland-based MSC is taking a EUR 7m ($9.7m) punt on an SNCM ro-pax damaged in an accident in France in 2012. TEU dives on opening Michael Bodouroglou-led Box Ships plunged in value today after the company revealed details of its latest fundraiser. Navios bags $43.5m VL Navios Maritime Acquisition has added to its VLCC fleet indicating it remains a buyers' market despite rising prices. Stalwart pulls NY IPO Stalwart Tankers has pulled its troubled IPO in New York after confronting the choice of pricing well below its target range. Sinotrans cape grounds A Sinotrans bulker has run aground off the Dominican Republic. Jinhui opens vault Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has set some of its dry powder to work with the purchase of a supramax newbuilding. Crewman fined over clash A Chinese crewman already serving a jail term for the Eifuku Maru No 18 tragedy has been ordered to pay damages in Japan. Concordia witness found Interpol has tracked down the helmsman of the Costa Concordia in Indonesia. Triyards on the up Triyards Holdings boosted it earnings in the second quarter as it began to branch out of its core niche market. Western Bulk rebounds Recovering margins have breathed fresh life into the share price of Western Bulk today. CMES back in profit China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) appears to have turned a corner and returned to the black in the first quarter of the year. Coscol cuts loss Shanghai-listed Cosco Shipping Co (Coscol) has reduced its loss for the first quarter despite a fall in revenue. Sovcomflot splits agencies Two of the world's leading credit agencies are taking differing views on the health of Russian shipping heavyweight SCF Group (Sovcomflot). Master's misjudgement A UK accident report has found a Greek tug was holed by the vessel it was towing after the captain discounted tidal conditions. HSH loan losses hit $1.2bn Germany's HSH Nordbank increased its loan-loss provisions to EUR 882m ($1.22bn) in 2013 as it forecast a slower than expected recovery in shipping markets. Pure Principal exploits niche Principal Maritime's attempts to take a suezmax tanker fleet to Wall Street has received a positive welcome but analysts say the Apollo backed venture and other IPO aspirants face a tougher task today. Hanged master "feared storms" A UK inquest has heard a Russian master may have hanged himself on board his ship because he feared a return journey in "horrendous" Atlantic storms. MOL bond hits stock Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL)'s planned $500m convertible bond issue announced this week hit the Tokyo-listed company's equity even though the cash is intended to fund the next stage of its ambitious growth plans. IHC Merwede on the rise Dutch shipbuilder IHC Merwede has improved 2013 profit on the back of a growing orderbook. Hoegh FSRU seals funds Standard Chartered Bank has closed a $309m export credit agency (ECA) backed financing deal for Hoegh LNG's second FSRU. Sinokor behind Mipo 10 Hyundai Mipo's announcement this week of a 10-ship MR order worth KRW 348.3bn ($333m) is confirmation of part of its huge Project Silver deal with Sinokor and Shell, brokers said. NorYards to finish AHTS Norway's NorYards has won outfitting work on a Chinese-built anchor-handler hull. More Aratere woes Problems with a New Zealand interisland ferry have increased after cracks were found in rudder shafts as it was being repaired. Oz ports braced for Ita Australian iron ore and coal exports look set for disruption as a major cyclone heads the Queensland coast. Energy secures loan Energy Drilling has secured a $175.5m senior secured term loan facility to go towards funding rig newbuilding in China. US volumes set to grow Major US container terminals are expected to see another month of positive growth in April a trade body has forecast. Stalwart struggles Stalwart Tankers' chemical-carrier IPO in New York will have to settle for pricing below its target range if it is to complete the flotation, finance sources said Wednesday evening. Principal plots IPO A tanker operator backed by private equity giant Apollo Global Management has joined the growing list of shipowners that are turning to Wall Street for cash. TEU seeks cash Box Ships of Greece appears to be gearing up for a campaign to cut debt and expand its fleet of containerships.

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APRIL 10, 2014
Commission: LA-Long Beach port merger a 'no-brainer' The nation's two largest ports, Los Angeles and Long Beach, should collaborate by combining into a single entity, according to a report issued by an independent private commission studying fiscal stability and job growth in Los Angeles. EU unveils transportation scoreboard The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Denmark top the European Commission's EU Transport Scoreboard, which compares each member state in 22 categories across all modes. Ice chokes Great Lakes vessel moves U.S.-flag vessels on the Great Lakes were bogged down by ice formations in March, "the likes of which have not been seen in decades," according to the Lake Carriers' Association. First vessel of Cleveland container service to arrive April 17 The Port of Cleveland is expected to receive the first vessel of its newfound container service on April 17. The vessel, Fortunagracht, departed Antwerp last weekend with a load of breakbulk and containerized cargoes. WLS: Transpacific capacity continues free fall in Q1 2014 CargoSmart to host Canada eManifest, ATD seminars GPA moves 2.61M tons of cargo in March Cargolux hits record freighter utilization ProTrans expands in Laredo, Texas USDA gives $183M for McGovern-Dole program U.S. meat exports in February strongest to Mexico Executive moves

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APRIL 10, 2014
Prices mixed in Europe Tight avails reported in Rotterdam. Product avails tight in Fujairah No avails for IFO product in Durban. Shell might resume LNG production for ships Company sees more opportunities in marine sector. Software cuts bunker consumption 'by 3.9%' 'Potential savings across a fleet are significant.' Falmouth to welcome trans-Atlantic, engine-less cargo vessel First vessel of the Fairtransport Shipping fleet brings rum and other goods from the Caribbean to Europe. Busan bunker market to get volumes boost Oil terminal officially opens in Ulsan. Market sees dearth of Russian product Refinery maintenance behind lacklustre Chinese demand. Turkish supplier backs coriolis mass flow meters 'We aim to bring quality and quantity to the heart of competition.' Asian bunker prices on upward path Mixed demand seen in Singapore. Singuel ups stake in Chemoil Shares bought at exit price of 40 cents. Singapore 'unlikely' to top LNG bunker market But future supplies of the gas as a marine fuel not an issue. Keppel to manage Titan Petrochemicals shipyard Keppel keen to tap potential of China's offshore and marine sector. US East Coast player buys bunker barge To aid expansion plans in the US Atlantic. Fewer bunker claims with mass flow meters, says Singapore player MFM are 'a straight forward progression for the bunkering industry', says Sinanju Tankers manager.

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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

Le Aziende informano

ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri

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

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.

FINANCING

India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors

New Delhi

Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year

PORTS

In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.

Paris

Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade

Miami

Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series

SHIPPING

Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels

Copenhagen

The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.

Bonn

They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.

ENVIRONMENT

World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month

Algeciras

The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August

Barcelona/Valencia

In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded

LOGISTICS

In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%

Memphis

An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.

SHIPYARDS

Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors

London

This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.

SHIPPING

COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels

Shanghai

We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.

SHIPPING

Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.

Valencia

The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

PORTS

Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact

Berlin/Brussels

They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports

PUBLICATIONS

IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye

Milan

It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.

Rome

Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic

SHIPYARDS

Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.

PORTS

DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%

Cairo

In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%

Genoa

The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.

INSTITUTIONS

Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Washington

The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.

PORTS

Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.

Genoa

Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially

PORTS

Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.

PORTS

Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization

Taranto

Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.

PORTS

Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise

Catania

In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports

INFRASTRUCTURE

Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.

Rome

They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.

PORTS

A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.

PORTS

Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.

Hamburg

Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe

MOURNING

Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.

Hong Kong

In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months

Lake Buena Vista

Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.

Genoa

The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services

Marseille

The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.

SHIPYARDS

South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"

Genoa

Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.

PORTS

In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks

PORTS

Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%

Ravenna

In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

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

Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid

(The Korea Bizwire)

Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy

Trieste

The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.

PORTS

In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.

Washington

Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.

Frankfurt am Main

It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.

PORTS

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter

Hong Kong

In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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