BRIEFS

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06 December 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

March 13, 2014

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Hubei's Jingzhou port's 2013 box volume hits 100,000 TEU Asia-Europe rate below $1,000/TEU break-even point on Shanghai index Ships to navigate with caution in Hong Kong as dolphin survey is conducted Xinjiang Kashi Prefecture's vehicle imports up 25pc to 111 units SDV is QEP accredited for Envirotainer pharmaceutical shipments NZ's Port Nelson records steady growth with wide cargo mix Ukraine crisis threatens 3.5 million tons of corn exports: USGC Charleston harbour deepening again wins federal funding in Obama's budget Etihad Airways increase bellyhold on daily flights to Chengdu Qatar Airways launches first regular cargo service London's Stansted to Doha Lufthansa Cargo starts Frankfurt to Milan via Cairo service

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MARCH 12, 2014
Anup Nair appointed Director Projects with DB Schenker in India BTL's 2014 Golf Tour tees off in Aamby Valley Bureau Veritas to class largest gas-fuelled ro-pax fleet India seeks opening of direct water routes connecting Bangladesh Moore Stephens urges changes to UK tonnage tax vessel written-down values Exports of SCV tyres surge in Apr.-Sept. 2013-14 India imports urea worth $ 1.92 bn in April-Jan. Iron ore exports drop 19 pc in April-Feb. Poland seeks to boost trade & investment ties with India Bidders respond to Vizhinjam port tender JNPT bags 'Sea Port of the Year for Containerised Cargo - Northern India' recognition at Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in New Delhi Khalifa Port expands capacity, welcomes three largest & modern quay cranes V. Upendran-led nacfs Executive Committee members visit Sri Lankan ports InterRail connecting Europe & China CBEC denies holding any Customs, Excise Duty & Service Tax Refunds/Drawbacks India & ADB sign $ 300-m loan agreement for roads in Chhattisgarh INR turns weak against US currency NTPC receives clearance for INR 15K cr. project Mumbai may get new coastal police set-up

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Direct train Euromax Terminal Rotterdam-DeCeTe Duisburg Iata calls for transit time reduction of up to 48 hours BLS Cargo: first trip with last mile locomotive LH Cargo: Peter Gerber to replace Karl Ulrich Garnadt DP DHL's profits within targeted corridor Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam want stricter emission... Pennsylvania cooperates with CSX FAA grants Azerbaijan category 1 rating Milsped posts massive income increase Ecu-Line aids Philippines' relief efforts after typhoon Kenco president and CEO is named 77 new HGVs for Metro Logistics Germany Swissport reports 11% revenue growth

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MARCH 12, 2014
Port Angeles Port Commissioners name O'Hollaren executive director Evergreen Line pulling ships from vessel sharing agreement Coast Guard teams with CBP to nab marijuana smuggling vessel Port of Everett staff member earns public records certification State of Washington sees gains in aerospace industry during 2013

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MARCH 12, 2014
Diamond S pulls IPO and market applauds US investors view Wilbur Ross move as indicator of product tanker investor saturation FMC fines Rickmers Linie $190,000 in compromise settlement German shipowner voluntarily admitted antitrust violations Ukraine uncertainty generates freight rate risk Local shipping law firm highlights possible political fallout OSG's plan still up for debate as equity holders look for more value Company would cut $1.2bn if plan is approved Owners encouraged to order more specialist chemical tankers Divergent views at London conference over vessel ordering Rotterdam and Antwerp call for NOx-reduction plans from 2016 Ports urge IMO member states not to delay implementing emission rules for shipping Shipowners ask ports to support Trident Alliance to enforce SOx rules Initiative seeks backing for responsible rule compliance as 2015 sulphur deadline looms Varun has multiple ships arrested against unpaid debt Free to read: Gulf Oil says Indian company owes hundreds of thousands of dollars for lube Box Ships skips dividend as containership charter rates plunge But board remains 'committed' to payout policy and will re-evaluate it regularly Avance Gas plans Oslo IPO in April Stolt-Nielsen, Sungas and Frontline 2012 could sell their shares to boost liquidity Li clarifies Sinotrans & CSC restructuring plans State-owned giant will put its shipping businesses into a Shanghai holding company ClassNK will complete MOL Comfort probe by end-August Free to read: Japan class society leads the second phase of investigation into casualty off Yemen US east coast ports face challenges as larger ships enter transatlantic trades P3 and expanded G6 will expose container terminals' dredging and handling flaws Timing is everything Two new state-of-the-art terminals will open for business in Rotterdam later this year, but is now the best time to add capacity? Data Hub: World Fleet Update Some pain, some gain as total capacity rises and more panamax scrapping is expected Nordic Shipholding reports $9m loss excluding one-off gains Restructuring completed in December has reduced debt by $72.1m SITC reports a 44% increase in annual net profit Growing regional demand boosts intra-Asia specialist's results Finland reveals further state aid for its shipowners Move underscores new maritime strategy to 2022 and supports 'greening' of fleets Cost burden will drive more owners to defy emission-control area rules Half of all tonnage may not comply, given low fines, weak enforcement and soaring fuel bills

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MARCH 12, 2014
FMC approves Seattle-Tacoma port pact US regulators have agreed to let the ports of Seattle and Tacoma share rate and operations information to help them both regain market share amid increasing competition for container business ECSA appeals for reason on CO² emissions European shipowners body ECSA has appealed to European Union legislators not to extend the scope of the European Commission's proposed regulation on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from ships EU port services legislation fails for third time The European Union's proposed port services regulation has failed to gain approval in time for it to be adopted before the European elections in May GSL prices upsized bond offering NYSE-listed Global Ship Lease, which charters container ships to CMA CGM, has priced a bond offering that will allow it to refinance all of its bank debt DS Norden rewrites strategy DS Norden has rewritten its strategy after a marked reduction in losses last year, the company said in a statement Avance Gas plans Oslo IPO LPG carrier company Avance Gas Holding said it plans an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange COSCON and CSCL need to merge China Shipping Container Lines and COSCON (COSCO container lines) must merge their container operations if they want to achieve the maximum cost-savings they need to improve their financial performances, says leading liner trades analyst Alphaliner Sinopacific launches new yard in Jiangsu Sinopacific's Yangzhou Dayang Shipbuilding and Haitong Marine Engineering Equipment together launched a construction base in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, today STX issues shares to banks Troubled South Korean group STX Corporation said today it has issued new shares to its creditors as part of a debt-to-equity swap Lower coal prices slash Adaro Energy's profit Indonesia's second-biggest coal producer, Adaro Energy, has posted lower profit, which it blamed on lower coal prices HMM appoints new CEO Hyundai Merchant Marine announced today that Lee Seock Dong has been chosen as its new CEO One of six LNG projects may materialise Only one in six liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction projects may take final investment decision (FID) as the supply of liquefied natural gas may exceed that of demand by 2025 ExxonMobil's $19Bn PNG LNG plant ready to go Shipments of LNG out of ExxonMobil's Esso Highlands Papua New Guinea (PNG) subsidiary are set for July - four months ahead of schedule - the company told US analysts this week

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MARCH 12, 2014
CN Says Vancouver Truck Strike Delaying Transload Shipments Canadian National Railway told forest product shippers that the ongoing truck strike at the Port Metro Vancouver is preventing them from taking all of their lumber and pulp carload shipments for transloading into containers. The railroad on March 9 placed an embargo on rail shipments to container-stuffing facilities in Vancouver, but... US Footwear Importers to Diversify Sourcing as China Faces Labor Challenges Rising labor costs and a shortage of workers in coastal China are two of the most serious problems footwear producers in that country face, and those challenges will motivate U.S. footwear importers to diversify some of their sourcing to other countries. "Labor is one of several factors driving sourcing to other... TRAC: Drayage Service a 'First Step' TRAC Intermodal's planned move into drayage is the first step in the company's effort to expand its portfolio to provide "a broad suite of logistics services," CEO Keith Lovetro said. "TRAC wants to be a more full-service provider to our customers, and not just a chassis operator," Lovetro told the JOC.... Box Ships Scraps Dividend as Container Charter Market Slumps Box Ships posted its 11th consecutive quarterly profit, but the Greek container shipowner skipped a dividend payment to help it survive a slumping charter market. The NYSE-list company booked a net profit of $3 million in the "challenging" final three months of 2013, up from $2.87 million in the year-earlier period;... Carrier, Three NVOCCs to Pay Civil Fines Totaling $350,000 WASHINGTON - A breakbulk and container line, and three non-vessel operating common carriers have agreed to pay $350,000 total in civil penalties following Federal Maritime Commission allegations that they violated the Shipping Act of 1984 and the agency's regulations. The carrier, Rickmers-Linie, and NVOs OBI Shipping, Benison Transport and Shine International Transportation... EU Proposes Tariff Cuts to Help Troubled Ukraine Euromaidan protesters in Kiev, Ukraine in January 2014.The European Commission is proposing to remove customs duties on Ukrainian exports to the European Union until Nov. 1, 2014, in response to political and economic turmoil in the nation. If approved, existing EU tariffs for industrial goods exported from Ukraine will be removed immediately... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Unchanged Ahead of GRI Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 12, 2014 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained flat at $1,886 per 40-foot container in the week of March 12. In seven of the past 10 weeks, rates have remained unchanged week-to-week. "The development in volatility is quite subdued... Trans-Pacific Vessels From Shanghai Post Worst Reliability Levels Port of ShanghaiCarriers' schedule reliability from Shanghai to Oakland, Calif., showed the greatest variation in eastbound Asia-to-Southern California route performances during the period from the third quarter of 2011 through the fourth quarter of 2013, according to SeaIntel's latest Sunday Spotlight report. By analyzing the regularity of container ships departing from... Mexican Rails Gain Ammunition in Concession Agreement Defense The release of a new study on the Mexican freight railway industry provides ammunition to the sector's defense of its concession agreements, and hints at a potential compromise between the railroads and legislators aiming to open up industry to other carriers. The results of the peer review - conducted by the Organization... Diversions, Violence as Vancouver Trucker Strike Continues The trucking environment in Vancouver is turning uglier by the day, with drivers who dare to work at the Canadian port facing retribution from striking drivers, and cargo diversion already becoming a reality. The consensus among maritime industry executives is that a solution to the bitter trucking strike must be found...

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MARCH 12, 2014
Five-year fixture fails All eyes were on the period market Wednesday amid reports that a capesize bulker was on the fringe of firming up a five-year fixture. Classic takes Bocimar cape Rates for capesize bulkers appear to be losing ground in both the period and spot markets but some vessels are still commanding premiums. Coup comes to light Jacques Saade appears to be mounting a campaign aimed at ousting the chairman of Global Ship Lease's (GSL's) board of directors. Naviera back at Damen Naviera Integral of Mexico has returned to Damen Shipyards Group for four more fast crew boats backed by charters to compatriot oil company Pemex. Korea eyes storage surge South Korea is planning to become North-east Asia's leading oil storage hub with investment of $1.4bn. Cargoship in distress A general cargoship is awaiting assistance off Norway after losing power in stormy seas. Owner unmasked Sea Pride Shipping of the UAE has emerged as the owner of a tanker that broke through a naval blockade in Libya after loading crude from a rebel-held port. Rand seals debt deal Great Lakes bulker owner Rand Logistics is on a surer footing after putting the finishing touches to a huge refinancing package. GSL ups debt sale Boxship owner Global Ship Lease (GSL) has added another $20m to its notes offering as it seeks to pay off borrowings. Nordic wins survey job Singapore group Nordic Maritime has clinched a $23.5m contract to provide 3D seismic data off India in tandem with Sovcomflot (SCF) of Russia. Coastal eyes over $60m Malaysian shipbuilder and owner Coastal Contracts is targeting over $60m from a proposed private placement. Estate sells Maersk slice The estate of Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller has sold out of AP Moller Maersk. Mermaid banned from EU A Greek-managed general cargoship has been barred from European Union ports for three months after failing a second port state control check in 36 months. Two more for Vard Fincantieri-owned Vard Holdings has secured another offshore vessel order a day after announcing its biggest ever ship contract. Nordic ends in black Nordic Shipholding ended a tumultuous year in the black thanks to its financial overhaul in November. Mermaid raises $218m Mermaid Marine Australia has sold AUD 243.5m ($217.8m) of new shares as it prepares to take over Singapore's Jaya Holdings. Heung-A edges up Korean boxship and tanker owner Heung-A has pushed up profit in 2013 as revenue grew. HMM's change at the top Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has appointed a new chief executive officer just days after revealing a loss for the third year in a row. Avance hunts Oslo war chest Avance Gas has confirmed plans to complete an initial public offering (IPO) on the Oslo Stock Exchange in a move which will bolster its resources for further expansion. Ferry crunched A Scottish ferry has smashed into a pier, damaging its bow. CMA-CGM expands Rhino CMA-CGM's recently introduced Rhino Express feeder service dedicated to Mozambique is set to be upgraded. Fayard profit rises Danish shipyard Fayard has increased annual earnings as costs fell. Hunger strikers removed Three crew on hunger strike have been taken off an arrested Varun LPG carrier by India's coast guard. Sinopacific bags four Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group has won newbuilding orders for up to four kamsarmax bulkers. Maersk orders cable layer Maersk Supply Service has ordered a newbuilding cable layer from Dutch shipbuilder Damen on the back of a long term charter. Visibility warning Shipowners have been advised to use caution when operating in Singapore waters due to reduced visibility caused by haze. US set for bumper March Major US container ports are forecast to see a year-on-year growth of 12.4% in inbound volumes in March. Ross defends decision Wall Street legend Wilbur Ross has confirmed reports that US product tanker owner Diamond S Shipping has abandoned plans to complete an initial public offering (IPO) in New York. Box Ships pulls payout Greek containership owner Box Ships has opted against the payment of a fourth-quarter dividend in an effort to preserve liquidity. Diamond dims Wilbur Ross-backed Diamond S Shipping has pulled its New York IPO after finding investors unwilling to back the deal within its target pricing range, a finance source tells TradeWinds.

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MARCH 12, 2014
Draymen face chassis shortage in NY, NJ The Port of New York and New Jersey is being severely impacted by a shortage of chassis needed to deliver and pick up containers at marine terminals, according to drayage companies and forwarders/custom house brokers. IATA: Global cargo demand to rise in 2014 Global air cargo demand growth is projected to hit 4 percent this year, a significant increase over the previously forecast 2.1-percent growth rate for 2014, according to IATA. Group pushes for Miller confirmation Leaders of the Consumers for United Rail Equity recently penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, stressing the importance of putting Miller on the board. Hub Group unveils drayage name change Ruscon starts flexitank service to Kazakhstan TNT Express to invest in hub Evergreen to end VSA Evergreen Line is planning to terminate its vessel-sharing agreement on the ANS USEC-Caucedo-Brazil service in April, the company said Wednesday. Ship Finance International acquires 5,800-TEU ships Pipeline proposed between Albany, New Jersey Executive moves Executive positions have been filled at Kenco, AmeriQuest Transportation Services, MOL (America) and The National Foreign Trade Council's Trade Committee.

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MARCH 12, 2014
Shipowners' hopes dashed over LNG infrastructures '2025 deadline simply too far to have an impact.' Argentina tightens rules for declaring onboard bunkers, lubes Misdeclaration can lead to 'costly' fines. Industry players to join LNG discussisons US Coast Guard to hold workshop on issues linked to the use LNG and other low flash point fuels as bunker material. Prices firm in southern ports Heavy congestion reported in Gibraltar. Mid-week prices soften in Fujairah Cape Town out of MGO product. Trader transfers to Singapore Maria Eliseeva is moving from Dan-Bunkering's Kaliningrad office. New study: Marine fuel demand seen growing until 2025 LNG could account for up to 11% of fuel mix by 2030, but HFO still the dominant fuel. Singapore targets air quality Particulate matter to be measured in assessing pollution levels. ARB doles out fines for failing to switch to distillates Some well-known names among those caught out by rules. Antwerp makes LNG bunkering 'official' Belgian port formalises approach to LNG bunkering. Asian prices ends day stable Average to above-average demand seen in Hong Kong. Dual-fuel newbuild will operate inside European ECA Maersk Supply Service newbuild is expected to be deployed in the North Sea. Oil products specialist stays in the black Firm seeking to lease bunker storage capacity to maintain top line growth. Fuel scrubber maker selects US firm as installer 'Looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,' says Poly Shield Technologies. Titan winding up petition adjourned Secures $8.02 million from subsidiary of Guangdong Zhenrong Energy. Haze alert issued at Singapore port Visibility could be 'significantly reduced', says MPA.

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SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

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

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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