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May 13, 2014

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Zim joins G6 Alliance on three transpacific services - NP1/2/3 Box ship reliability expected to suffer as alliances reshuffle services EU presents Philippines ultimatum on seafarer training standards China lifts 2007 Virginia poultry import ban sparked by avian flu case Fujian port container volume up 9.9pc to 3.83 million TEU in 4 months Damco targets apparel makers with 3PL based at new Haiphong warehouse Logwin's quarterly profit flat US$11.1 million, revenues down 13pc FedEx Freight to increase fuel surcharge 3pc in June X-Press Feeders to start London Gateway-Dublin-Rotterdam service Ruscon starts Moscow-Russian Far East 154-TEU block train service Safety meeting June 3 on best practice in packing for transport units Alabama port authority approves land acquisitions for Mobile Asia Pacific airlines suffer 55pc profit decline in 2013 on soft demand Cargolux revenue increases 14.4pc in 2013 as tonnage flown rises 16pc Onshoring and protectionism drive air-to-sea modal shift: IATA

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MAY 12, 2014
Allcargo Avvashya Group cricket team is runner-up in Milan Memorial 40-40 cricket tournament Bankruptcy tonnage unleashed CMA CGM Group reaffirms its commitment to Africa trade Govt may offer alternate plan to Indian shipping lines HMM opens Global Documentation Center in Mumbai InterRail & KTZE decide on closer cooperation Rishi Shipping commences export box rake service from Morbi to Mundra Snowman to get listed on stock markets in eight months Transpacific peak season surcharge from June 15 ZIM announces new service structure between Asia & West Coast of North America German arm of Bharat Forge bags 250-m euro contract Rise in US prices, Ukraine crisis may boost India's wheat exports Subsidy delay deters buyers, hits sugar exports M. T. Krishna Babu takes charge as VPT Chairman Forex reserves rise further to $ 311.857 bn INR hits 10-month high of 59.51 against dollar IRB Infra clinches INR 2,300-cr. Haryana road project Must achieve 7-7.5 pc growth at our investment rate, says Montek Adani's investment in Queensland moves ahead with recommendation from the State on environmental approval China's trade back on recovery path

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Hupac reinforces market position GB Railfreight augments wagon fleet Five wholesalers plump for STEF Seafood logistics Cargojet leasing two ATSG freighters DSV Road expands transport services for Tullis Russell Klaipeda opening up for box boom Reliance opens office in Doha AA Cargo flies rally cars to Argentina and back Change of CEO at London Heathrow Waberer's enhances revenue and efficiency Messina offering new Med-North Europe connection

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MAY 12, 2014
Rolls-Royce names Makinen President of marine biz Teekay opens simulator training center in Glasgow BAE Norfolk gets $30.8 million more for DDG 55 work CoCo Yachts delivers first of two high speed ferries WESMAR bow thruster does the job for Turkish research vessel

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MAY 12, 2014
Zim adding new service covering Asia/North America NYK Oks contract for new LNG carrier Crowley awards scholarships to Williams-Mystic students Customs officers nab drugs at Washington port of entry Port of Olympia prepares for Boatswap & Chowder Challenge

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MAY 12, 2014
Genco equity holders plan appeal Group hires attorney familiar with judge Zim locks workers out of head office as workers take control of ship Tensions between the shipping line and workers mount as restructuring deal continues to move forward Vessel delivery signals a geopolitical milestone for LNG Aptly named FSRU Independence allows Lithuania to rely less on Russian piped gas US associations urge early conclusion to dockers' contract negotiations Group of 67 trade bodies warns port and union bosses of strike action consequences Carriers set for June Asia-Europe GRI as rates increase again Brokers say Maersk plans an early June increase and Hapag-Lloyd confirms $750 rise Höegh FSRU to enable Egypt to import liquefied natural gas this year Letter of intent sets up a new LNG trade lane Hamburg CSAV staff fear for jobs Works council asks regional government for assurance about post-merger employment Ports in disputed Crimea could lose cargo to their Kiev-loyal rivals Yugoslavia precedent suggests peninsula may struggle to regain lost volumes, says lawyer American Shipping hires new numbers boss to target change Magnussen will drive the company to a master limited partnership and possible US listing United Arab Chemical Carriers lands $300m loan Credit will finance Dubai owner's five newbuildings and general growth Hyundai Glovis orders four vehicle carriers Seoul-listed logistics company places $298m orders at an unnamed yard Samsung Heavy Industries wins $409m order for two LNG carriers GasLog last week placed a similar order with options with the South Korea-based yard Mediterranean ports continue on growth trajectory Box volumes at leading terminals jumped by more than 4% last year, buoyed by economic recovery and transhipment Data Hub: Load Factors - Asia Asia to West Africa utilisation levels to be boosted by strong volume growth

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MAY 12, 2014
Nordic American returns to black Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NATS) has reported its first quarterly net profit in four years, crediting the performance to a "strong winter market". The NYSE-listed Suezmax spot market specialist said the market has weakened again in the second quarter, but "there are indications that after the Gothenburg approves LNG port project The City of Gothenburg council has approved the plans for the city-owned port to go ahead with construction of its LNG terminal. The construction phase will begin with the demolition of buildings on the Skarvik site. In addition, a new company has been established by Swedegas and Vopak that will MHI sees lower ship sales Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) saw lower operating profit for its shipbuilding business for FY13, even as its other business units pulled up overall profit. Japan's second biggest shipbuilder said its shipbuilding unit posted operating income of JPY5.5Bn ($54M) for FY13, down 17% year on year. Baltiyskiy in line for icebreaker pair Russian shipbuilder Baltiyskiy Zavod, which is part of United Shipbuilding Corp, is in line to win an order for two more multipurpose nuclear-powered icebreakers at a cost of RUB84.4Bn ($2.4Bn). These latest two newbuildings will have an overall length of 173.3m, beam 34m, and are part of Project DSME's 1Q profit "disappoints" Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) posted 1Q14 earnings that were better year on year, but disappointing by market expectations. South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder posted 1Q14 earnings of KRW63Bn ($61.4M), which missed market consensus by 26% but was 29% higher year on year. As a First foreign shipmanager registers in Shanghai FTZ The first wholly foreign-owned shipmanagement company has been officially registered in Shanghai's free trade zone, ramping up Shanghai's efforts to become an international maritime centre. The Shanghai Run Yuan Shipping Management, a subsidiary of Singapore-based Yangzijiang Shipping, has completed Chonghaejin Marine family defy court summons Prosecutors in South Korea could issue warrants of arrest for members of the family behind Chonghaejin Marine, the company that operated the Sewol ferry. Yoo Dae-Kyun, eldest son of Yoo Byung-Un, who is the owner of Chonghaejin Marine and also a chairman of Semo Group, failed to respond to the Bad weather interrupts Sewol search The search for the missing passengers of the Sewol ferry disaster has been suspended since 8 May due to bad weather. This week marks a month since the vessel capsized on 16 April and so far 275 bodies have been recovered with 29 still missing. Of the 476 passengers and crew, 172 were rescued. Of Uncertain outlook for MISC's LNG business With Petronas' decision to own and operate ships for its LNG business, Malaysian shipping company, Malaysian International Shipping Corporation, can no longer count on its parent for LNG-related revenue. MISC had been owning and chartering LNG carriers to Petronas until the Malaysian oil and gas UMW-OG goes on aggressive fleet expansion mode Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider, UMW Oil & Gas Corp, went on an aggressive expansion mode, according to the analyst from CIMB Bank, Norziana Mohd Inon. The firm thrived on high demand for jack-ups in Southeast Asia, as well as taking advantage of the shortage of Malaysian-flagged Indian elections heat up ship recycling Cash buyers continue to offer high prices for vessels to be recycled in India, buoyed by expectations of opposition challenger Narendra Modi's victory and a strengthening of the rupee against the US dollar. Prices average $460/lt ldt for bulkers and $490/lt ldt for tankers, while Pakistan and Courage Marine profits from scrapping Capesize Singapore-listed drybulk carrier operator Courage Marine has booked a profit from scrapping a 1995-built Capesize bulker. The company, part of Taiwanese shipping veteran Hsu Chih Chien's businesses, sold Cape Warrior for $8.70M. After deducting related expenses, the net proceeds are about $8.4M. IHS Finnlines reports modest Q1 profit Finnish passenger ship operator Finnlines has reported a net profit of €300,000 for the first quarter of this year. This is despite revenue dipping 5.3% to '1.26M. EPS (earnings per share) for the Helsinki Stock Exchange-listed company improved from minus '0.23 to '0.01 as last Nam Cheong sets for high growth Malaysian investment holding company, Nam Cheong Limited, is set for high growth, according to Lee Yue Jer, offshore and marine analyst from DMG & Partners Securities. Lee forecasted that the firm's 1Q14 shipbuilding revenue would hit around MYR405M ($125.2M), with assumption of 19% gross Pilot ladder fatality findings released Australian Transport Safety Authority on Friday released its findings into a fatality off Wyalla in Spencer Gulf, South Australia, last July. The report said that pilot ladders are for pilots, with a strict safety code required for others accessing ships by ladder. A company representative fell to

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MAY 12, 2014
New AA Cargo Facility Highlights Rising Demand in Pharma Sector It occupies only 300 square feet in the world's biggest international airport, but American Airlines Cargo's first European temperature-controlled facility, which opened in London Heathrow last week, underscores the rise of health care as a key driver of global transport demand. While the air freight market is flat-lining, pharma shipments, from... Port Congestion Prompts Suspension of Manila Daytime Truck Ban Manila mayor Joseph Estrada on May 12 suspended the Philippine capital's deeply unpopular daytime truck ban for the next eight days in a bid to clear containers choking the port before a World Economic Forum summit begins on May 21. In an executive order, Estrada announced, "The national government needs around... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: CSX Bill Clement, CSX Transportation vice president, on misconceptions about intermodal's ability to reach smaller- and mid-tier markets, the ease of highway-to-rail cargo conversion and CSX expansions this year.... Huge Funding Increase Coming for US Ports WASHINGTON - The U.S. government will likely be required to send back to the ports all proceeds from the Harbor Maintenance Tax under soon-to-be-enacted legislation, eventually resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars per year in federal money flowing back to seaports. An agreed-upon compromise for a new Water Resources Reform... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: FedEx Trade Networks FedEx Trade Networks President/CEO Jack Muhs on the key components to getting your customers' product in the right network at the right price... Truck Drivers: By the Numbers, 2013 [Infographic] Five years into the U.S. economic recovery, trucking companies say finding and hiring drivers is harder than ever. This driver shortage is a roadblock to expansion, limiting incremental growth in truck capacity, and a prime reason truck rates are set to increase at a faster pace in 2014. How big the... Many Carriers Fail to Respond to Shipper CO2 Inquiries If you are a shipper and ask container lines what they are doing about CO2 emissions, expect several to disappoint you. But some may pleasantly surprise you. That is the finding of a recent investigative project by SeaIntel in which it posed as a shipper and emailed the head offices of... Intermodal Growth Depends on Rail Service Improvements How fast U.S. and Canadian railroads can improve their intermodal services over the next several weeks after a devastating winter will determine how much domestic volume growth they will see this year. The railroads are at a "critical crossroads" in which they will have the generally slower month of May to... What Price Service? I've read several good articles recently about the level of service ocean carriers provide. A lot of what I read is accurate, to a point. I took particular note of a quote from a shipper in the JOC's April 14 Cover Story: "For a carrier that provides better service, I... Horizon Expects Volume Growth, Weaker Pricing in 2014 Horizon Lines expects moderate container traffic growth between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska this year but anticipates weaker container pricing than in 2013. Horizon's volume rose 7.6 percent year-over-year to 55,223 loads in the first quarter, largely because of traffic increases in its Puerto Rico and Hawaii... Weekly Container Service Links Moscow, Far East A new fixed-day, weekly container rail service links Moscow to the Far East of Russia, and Ruscon, the operator, plans to dispatch more container trains between central and eastern Russia in the "near future." The subsidiary of intermodal company Global Container Service said a 154-TEU-capacity train will depart from southwest of...

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MAY 12, 2014
TEU hatches buyback Box Ships of Greece turned heads on Wall Street Monday after announcing plans to repurchase up to $5m worth of its own shares. Place your bets Diana Shipping will likely turn in a deficit when it reports first-quarter earnings later this week, a leading analyst told investors Monday. More capes canned The sale-and-purchase market is rife with reports that another capesize bulker has been sold for recycling. No no Nobu Shipowner Nobu Su's dream of reorganising his Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) died in a Texas courtroom this afternoon, as a bankruptcy judge found his plans to be unrealistic based on available funds and time. Shanghai showdown Carnival Corporation of the US appears to be making progress in a campaign aimed at expanding its presence in the world's fastest growing cruise market. Panning ups Baltic ante New York hedge fund Panning Capital has emerged as a dominant shareholder in Baltic Trading. India's coastal cash India's shipping ministry is trying to win cash from the World Bank to promote coastal operations. Licence revoked South Korea has stopped the owner of the Sewol from operating, citing gross violations of safety rules. Diana newbuild fixed Diana Shipping has secured a period contract with Glencore for a newly-delivered panamax bulker. No cover-up New Zealand's KiwiRail has denied covering up "serious incidents" involving their troubled ferries in the past week. Global shuns DVB talk Indian owner Global Offshore has shredded reports DVB Bank is in talks to buy an additional 29% stake in the company. Shreyas replaces veteran India's Shreyas Shipping has offloaded an elderly feedership and replaced it with a bigger version. Strike three for Hoegh Hoegh LNG has secured a contract for the third of its four FSRU newbuildings at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Hyoki turns to red Coastal cargoship operator Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha has fallen to a loss in the year to 31 March. Messina launches new run Italy's Ignazio Messina is launching a new con-ro feeder run to link the Med to its African lines. Danske boosts GOGL Expectation surrounding a strengthening of the dry cargo market has led Danske Bank to boost its rating on John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean. Navig8's pool party Fast-growing Navig8 has added five more ships to its chemical carrier and LR2 pools in deals with UACC and Latsis. NAT snaps red run Nordic American Tankers has broken a four-year losing streak to return to profit in the first quarter. Aground in Galapagos An Ecuadorian reefer has suffered water ingress after hitting rocks off the environmentally sensitive Galapagos Islands. Toei improves profit Japan's Toei Reefer Line has posted better earnings in the year to 31 March. Intermarine adds 15 US operator Intermarine is bringing in 15 new ships through long-term charters. Fredriksen climbing fast John Fredriksen has leapfrogged Roman Abramovich in the London billionaire's league with the shipowner boasting one of the fastest growing fortunes in the city. Inui in black for now Japan's Inui Steamship has returned to the black in 2013. Krey adds MPP duo Germany's Krey Schiffahrts has declared options for two more MPP/heavy-lift ships at Nantong Hongqiang in China. Rongsheng goes again Rongsheng Heavy Industries has brought in online gaming tycoon Shi Yuzhu as an investor with its second big bond issue in a week. DESSC looks ripe in Q1 Deep Sea Supply has seen its first quarter income improve when adjustments are made for the sale of its Brazilian business to a joint venture with BTG Pactual. New CFO at AMSC Pal Lothe Magnussen has been named as the new chief financial officer at American Shipping Company (AMSC) effective 1 June 2014. Avic Maritime in weak start Avic Maritime has seen a change in fortunes in the first quarter of 2014 with the company reporting a net loss. Otto Marine predicts loss Otto Marine warned shareholders on Monday that it expects to post a loss for the first quarter of 2014. Bugbee's big buy Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) president Robert Bugbee has bought 125,000 shares in his company in the open market at a cost of roughly $1m.

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MAY 12, 2014
CCNI looks at 'deepening cooperation' with other lines "The company does not rule out the possibility of deepening cooperation agreements with other players in order to achieve greater stability, both in fleet and in service coverage," CCNI's chairman, Beltran Felipe Urenda Salamanca, said. China Airlines to pay $90 millon in price-fixing lawsuit The class-action suit has so far generated more than $848 million from 21 airlines including Lufthansa, Air France and American Airlines. Polar Air Cargo, Air New Zealand and Asiana Airlines are among the eight remaining defendants. Amazon, USPS expand Sunday shipping Senate panel set to produce transport bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Monday will release the preliminary text for a six-year surface transportation reauthorization bill. The committee will mark up the bill on May 15. U.S. steel exports up significantly in March ITC votes to continue Mexico sugar import investigation U.S. steps up WTO dispute against Indonesia's ag import restrictions April Great Lakes iron shipments jammed by ice "Lake Superior's ice was so challenging that the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards had to convoy freighters the entire month," the Lake Carriers' Association said, noting that vessels couldn't cross Lake Superior unescorted until May 2. Shipco moves into West China West Coast Longshore talks kick off today Executive moves

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MAY 12, 2014
Non-availability clause part of new EU sulphur regulation Draft UK regulation includes note on what vessels must do if they cannot buy compliant fuel. Player sees bunker potential in Black Sea region 'Georgia could become an important bunker supply point.' IFO prices firm in Fujairah South African bunker markets were soft. Prices mainly soft across Europe Crude values up in Monday trading. 'Oil shock' would affect Singapore bunker supplies, study finds New report highlights Asia's vulnerability to oil supply disruption. Methanol pilot project planned for 2015 Retrofitting cost 'a third' compared to LNG; easier distribution could keep cost competitive. Nigerian energy sector reforms 'too complex' Petroleum Industry Bill should be broken into 'manageable' parts. ECA means price hike on UK-Continental ferry route Cost of low sulphur fuel behind move, says operator. Plans for a 'Singapore-style' hub port in India Gujarat state looking for potential sites. Amendments made to draft UK sulphur regulation Mistake discovered by Bunkerworld regarding sulphur limits for passenger vessel has been corrected. Delmas makes BAF announcements web-only Shipowner to discontinue monthly summaries. Asia begins week with mostly lower bunker prices Supplies were fine at major Asian ports on Monday. Vessel tech firm finds production base Testing taken out from lab into position 'where we can deliver', says spokesman. Finnish firm confident on fuel system's performance Efficiency gains have independent verification, says system manufacturer. Odfjell sees 'no relief' from bunker prices Major review of all aspects of business model underway.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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