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BRIEFS

March 17, 2014

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Los Angeles February container volume falls 9.1pc to 431,738 TEU MOL, RCL upgrade intra-Asia network with Singapore to Yangon feeders APMT achieves 3pc higher throughput globally to 36.3 million TEU Tangshan Customs to expand the scope of paperless customs clearance China needs to set up systematic road logistics operation network New Zhuhai-Macau border checkpoint gets approval Anhui's Chizhou to accelerate construction of express logistics parks in 2014 China allows class B shippers to apply for one-stop customs clearance Box Ships posts 4Q earnings of US$3 million, as revenue falls 4.5pc Kuehne + Nagel to manage Samsonite's distribution in Australia Old Dominion opens New York facility, Newburgh Service Centre Lufthansa Cargo chief becomes airline CEO, Gerber new cargo head Council set up for Singapore's new air traffic mgt research institute Arizona's Phoenix Sky Harbour airport posts strong volumes in January AAR deliver 2,600 ULDs to Turkish Airlines to add to 2,000 in operation

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Jan de Rijk Logistics doubles intermodal activity BBC joins Shipping Australia Spain and Southeast Asia exchange information Skycargo starts freighter service to Tunis and Abidjan Norbert Dentressangle UK invests in drumming service Germany honours Evergreen's Y F Chang Pall-Ex searching for partners in Czechia and Slovakia Finnair expands cargo capacity to fastest growing market Sales team enlarged DB Schenker Italy lands Expo 2015 contract Haropa awards "green calls" Two new European fuel cards for hauliers India to double wide-body fleet before 2032, says Airbus «Der Winner ist PSA» New commercial director for Easypack

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MARCH 14, 2014
Shipping losses continue to decline Damen completes six vessel PSV series Rand Logistics to reflag, convert Danish tanker AMSC eyes more Aker Philly newbuilds Bale&agrae;ria to install ABB energy management package Telemedicine service puts a virtual ER aboard ship

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MARCH 14, 2014
Coos Bay short line railroad named top performer for year NYK reefer vessel rescues pair of stranded yachtsmen International Trade Administration nets boost in 2015 budget numbers Port of Everett taps Nuccitelli as manager of property portfolio US rail freight traffic totals see both sides of ledger during week

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MARCH 14, 2014
Tensions in Ukraine could increase Europe's LNG import spend by 20% Increasing shipments would be a costly way to offset a loss of piped Russian gas, say experts Mitsui OSK Line plans $8.5bn investment in 60 LNG carriers EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Japan shipping giant harnesses stronger tonne-mile demand Pioneer Marine raises just $75m from Norway IPO Disappointing result for dry bulk specialist that had set itself a $150m-$250m target Newbuilding orders run a real risk of undermining product tanker sector Fresh data says out-of-hand levels of bookings threaten segment's mid-term prospects Crimea breakaway could benefit Ukraine grain ports Split could boost exports from Black Sea hubs Odessa, Nikolayev and Kherson Maersk Line and APM Terminals agreed 2013 dedicated capacity deal Free to read: Skou confirms efficiency-boosting agreement became formal last year at strategic ports Ukraine latest: shipping risk analysis US LNG exporters benefit from energy security fears over Russian gas, while Ukraine port could secure more grain trade should Sunday's secession vote in Crimea prove successful STX O&S reports $3.7bn net loss for 2013 Production delays and asset writedowns contribute to shipbuilder's loss Asia to Europe rates slide again Free to read: But carriers manage to increase transpacfic spot market prices Get tough on SOx rules enforcement Inaction by member states to deter non-compliance undermines regulatory process Fredriksen shake-up and APM Terminals' $1bn profit target This week's most-clicked stories on Lloydslist.com A DIY approach to regulation The P3 Alliance shows why the consortia block exemption has to go Data Hub: Reefer box update Predictions that market will be stronger and more stable than last year Yamal LNG could be hit by Ukraine-Russia crisis, says Daishin Securities But other analysts downplay the risk to start-up Arctic gas export project Teekay subsidiary expands its IPO after positive interest in Oslo Tanker Investment Ltd will raise its offering to $150m-$175m Georgiopoulos makes $735m offer for seven Scorpio VLCC newbuildings New York owner sees off several rival bids as interest grows in larger tankers Taming the oceans Smart new designs protect crew and cargo on ever-bigger ships from storms and high seas Paragon slips into the red for fourth quarter Company remains upbeat on market as it expands and modernises fleet

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MARCH 14, 2014
Tallink's February figures reveal upswing trend Tallink's Finland-Sweden route year on year figures for last month showed losses with passenger, vehicle and cargo transport at -7%, -5% and -20% respectively Finns re-think sulphur subsidy Finland's shipowners will be able to apply for subsidies to convert their vessels' fuel systems this year with €12.6M ($17.53) set aside in the state budget, in a second round of handouts for 2014 Russian freighters report Ukraine ops as normal The political turmoil in Ukraine has so far not had a measurable impact on commercial cargo movements between Ukraine and Russia STX O&S capital impaired by half Troubled South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding today confirmed that its capital has been impaired by more than 50% after posting its worst annual results Indonesia gets tough on crew trafficking One crewing agent is in court and several others face prosecution for alleged human trafficking of Indonesian crew for Taiwanese long-line fishing vessels Hanjin Shipping in restructure Hanjin Shipping Holdings said today it would spin off the core shipping business, Hanjin Shipping, and merge it with its brand management business Indonesian shipowners association backs CIF The Indonesian National Shipowner Association (INSA) has reacted positively to the implementation of handling cargoes on a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) basis Lull seen for chemical tankers Chemical freight rates are expected to go through a quiet season due to an expected slowdown for 2Q14 Changhang Phoenix downsizes Shanghai-listed Changhang Phoenix, the carrier at the edge of delisting, announced yesterday that it will continue to cut down its payroll to less than 1,000 staff in the first half of this year Ferry hits terminal in Macau Three passengers were hurt when the ferry they were travelling in hit a pier in Macau as it was berthing yesterday Yinson Holdings poised to be global floater operator Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider Yinson Holdings is in a position to become a global FPSO and FSO player, said AmFraser Securities Asia proves hotspot for marine loss Asia experienced the highest number of marine losses and continues to be an area of focus, said a report released by insurer Allianz

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MARCH 14, 2014
Vancouver Truckers Review 14-Point Action Plan Union and non-union truck drivers at Port Metro Vancouver today were reviewing the 14-point action plan that was recently developed with assistance from the Canadian federal government and British Columbia provincial government, but the striking truck drivers were showing no indication of returning to work. Truck traffic at Canada's largest port... Should the US Government Fund Deeper Harbors? There were no real losers among U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf ports that have ambitious expansion plans under the Obama budget released last week. True, the budget does create another delay in the timetable for deepening Georgia's Savannah River to 47 feet because it does not allow the Army Corps of... Air Express, E-Commerce Lift Deutsche Post DHL DHL Boeing 757The world's largest transportation and logistics company is getting larger as demand for e-commerce, time definite international express delivery and supply chain services drives up revenue and profit at Deutsche Post DHL. The German logistics giant increased revenue 3 percent last year from 2012 to €55.1 billion, or about US$77 billion... CN Obtains Injunction Against Striking Vancouver Truckers Containers at Port Metro VancouverCanadian National Railway today obtained an injunction against striking union and non-union truck groups that will prevent their drivers from blocking access to the railroad's intermodal terminal serving Port Metro Vancouver. British Columbia Supreme Court Judge George Macintosh granted the injunction prohibiting United Truckers Association and Unifor-Vancouver... Mexico Rail: Major Overhaul or Moderate Reform? Kansas City Southern de MéxicoChange is coming to the Mexican freight rail industry, but it's too soon to determine whether the push for reform will lead to a major overhaul or something much more moderate. Shippers will get a better idea in the coming weeks as the Mexican Senate is expected... Truck Driver Turnover Rate Drops, But Not Much Truckload carriers kept more of their drivers on payroll in the fourth quarter, but driver turnover at large truckload carriers remains high, according to the American Trucking Associations. The ATA quarterly driver turnover rate for large truckload carriers dropped to 91 percent in the fourth from 97 percent in the previous... Snow Storms Hit Port of Virginia's Container Volume Port of VirginiaThe Port of Virginia said repeated snow storms and the subsequent congestion and lost work days in February resulted in continued operating losses and affected container traffic, even though TEU volume was still up 6 percent year-over-year. Port drayage operators have intensified complaints in recent months about congestion at the Port... SCFI: Asia-US Rates Jump as Asia-Europe Rates Continue to Erode Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Mar. 14, 2014. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to U.S. ports saw some implementation of the upcoming general rate increase in the week of March 14. Both East and West Coast lanes saw increases of more than $100 per FEU. Member... Officials Announce Plan to End Vancouver Truck Strike Trucks at Port Metro VancouverThe Canadian federal government, the provincial government of British Columbia and Port Metro Vancouver have announced a 14-point action plan that authorities believe will end the two-week strike by harbor truck drivers that has reduced truck traffic to 15 to 25 percent of normal levels. Implementation of... Nicaraguan Official Discusses Possible Canal Routes Lake NicaraguaManuel Coronel Kautz, the president of the Nicaraguan Canal Commission, is deep into planning a proposed new canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He recently announced, for example, that the long-proposed canal route up the San Juan River, along the Costa Rican border, is the unlikely option of... India's Exports Unlikely to Meet Annual Target India's exports shrank for the first time in eight months in February on a year-over-year basis, but the ongoing deceleration in imports of goods pulled the country's trade deficit down to its lowest level since last March. Year-over-year changes in the value of India's imports and exports in the last 12...

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MARCH 14, 2014
CMA survival guide In just two days dozens of shipping's brightest stars will convene in Stamford for the Connecticut Maritime Association's (CMA's) annual conference and exhibition at the Hilton hotel. Two ships torn free Two cement carriers broke their moorings in a storm at Kjopsvik in Norway. Hat trick for Vard Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard has landed its third newbuilding order in the space of a week and a first with a new customer. Peter's precedent Peter Georgiopoulos' swoop for seven VLCC resales from Scorpio Tankers marks the first time in almost three years that a VL has been sold for a nine figure fee. Samudera slims down Samudera Shipping has sold off one of its older tankers. Bugbee explains VL sale Scorpio Tankers is selling its VLCCs newbuildings to return to a pure-play products carrier focus, and not because it -- or others -- have lost faith in recovery of the crude market. NewLead seals bulk buy NewLead Holdings of Greece has signed on the dotted line for pair of handysize bulkers. Green cash for owners Finland's government has allocated EUR 12.6m ($17.5) to shipowners for eco-improvements to their fleets. Rand converting tanker Rand Logistics of the US is buying a chemical tanker to convert into a self-unloading bulker for its Great Lakes fleet. $50m for STNG Scorpio Tankers has recorded a $50m profit on the sale of its VLCC newbuildings it bought only a few months ago. Fuels of the future We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Steel in the soul Scroll back just 12 months to the spring of 2013, and opportunities for owners of big crude tankers were less than zero. Island piles it high Norwegian owner Island Offshore has racked up a series charter contracts for its newbuildings worth a total of NOK 1bn ($167.3m). AMSC eyes tanker quartet American Shipping Company (AMSC) could take on contracts for four products tankers being planned speculatively by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard. Pac Basin execs bank more Pacific Basin's top executives saw their pay packets improve last year as the company returned to profitability. OLB provisions double German lender Oldenburgische Landesbank (OLB) has posted a 78% drop in 2013 profit due to the shipping crisis. Top two tussle TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. 'No leak' on con-ro Canadian experts are due to test an ACL con-ro after a container of nuclear material was dropped six metres on board. GMS seals London IPO Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has raised $111m from its IPO on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). STX Offshore in $3.7bn loss STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has revealed a near fivefold rise in its full year loss to a staggering $3.7bn. Cecon fixes newbuild Norway's Cecon has found work for the first of its three new offshore support ships. Page two, twice Due to a printing error page two of this week's newspaper is the same as last week's edition. 'No risk' from hull hole A New Zealand master endangered no lives as he crossed the Cook Strait with a gash in the side of his vessel, a court has heard. Golden goes alone John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean has bought out Glencore's slice of a capesize bulker the partners purchased together last year. Bourgas back up for sale Bulgaria's Bourgas Shipyards is being sold off in auction lots totalling BGN 47.5m ($33.9m). Nigeria's ports plan Nigeria is plotting seven new deep-sea ports to ease congestion in the country. Varun plots way forward Indian owner Varun Shipping says it surrendered its licence to operate domestically-flagged ships as it eyes a new group structure. TIL boosts offering Strong investor demand has prompted Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) to increase the range of its offering in Oslo by up to 75%. Bulkers win Japan backing Berge Bulk has secured export credit financing for six handysize bulkers ordered at Japan's Namura Shipbuilding. Georgiopoulos pounces Peter Georgiopoulos has pulled off a surprise buy of the seven-ship Scorpio Tankers VLCC fleet in a cash deal worth some $735m, market sources tell TradeWinds. Ezion raises more cash Ezion Holdings has raised SGD 55m ($44m) from a bond issue to fund its extensive expansion program. Morning Glory loses flag North Korea claims it has severed ties to a tanker that broke through a naval blockade off Libya earlier this week after loading stolen crude at a rebel-held port. Paragon posts loss Greek bulker owner Paragon Shipping posted a fourth-quarter loss Thursday but the deficit does not appear to have disrupted its appetite for expansion. DHT pays for early delivery DHT Holdings is to pay more for two VLCC newbuildings in return for having them delivered earlier than originally planned. Global Ship Lease shifts gears Global Ship Lease (GSL) appears to be gearing up for a campaign to expand its fleet of containerships under a broader bid to secure new sources of revenue.

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MARCH 14, 2014
Shanghai Index jump reflects in transpacific rate hike The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose on Friday, reflecting a general rate increase suggested by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement for March 15. TSA is recommending another increase May 1 for its 15 members. Cleveland port OKs maintenance dredging Toy industry cautioned about West Coast longshore talks Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That's the kind of advice shippers are getting about the West Coast longshore labor situation, and it was mirrored in two notes sent to toy companies this month. Crude rail transport up 74 percent in 2013 Domestic Class I railroads carried 407,642 carloads of crude oil during 2013, a 74-percent increase over 2012's result, according to the Association of American Railroads. FMCSA publishes on-board recorder rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that would require commercial truckers to install electronic logging devices to monitor the number of hours in each driver's shift. WorldWide Alliance adds 9 countries Thune supports EU delay of emissions scheme U.S.-flag carriers diversify cargo base with Ex-Im Bank commercial freight DHL Express puts focus on Africa Bloom to step down as INTTRA CEO Weekly GRI roundup

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MARCH 14, 2014
Fuel prices drop in the Americas Tight avails reported in Houston. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Panama Canal expansion dispute over Construction consortium signs deal to complete work on expansion project. Port Metro Vancouver annouces plan to end strike Will 'ensure fair pay for truck drivers', says port authority. First LNG-fuelled cargo vessel starts test voyage in China Ship due for delivery to owner in June. Prices ended week soft in Europe Congestion reported at Rotterdam. Prices stable in Fujairah Good avails in Durban. Port authority to assess inland fleet for LNG Sees opportunities for local shipyards. Society promoting LNG holds first working meeting Agenda includes safety guidelines for LNG bunkers. Japan's bunker sales fell in January Month-on-month the January sales were 11.8% down. Crimea tensions could hit bunker prices If Russia's role as global supplier of fuel oil is compromised. Search for missing airliner 'reveals extent of marine pollution' 'One of the few facts we've learned for certain is that the South China Sea is very, very polluted.' Asian bunker market softens Tight avails reported by some players in Busan and Tokyo Bay. Engine failure grounds ferry Bubbles in ship's fuel lines said to be cause of trouble. Middle East bunker premiums to rise: Sources Lower fuel oil export volumes expected as Iranian refinery closes for maintenance. New maritime bills to support Nigeria bunkering sector Country working towards the revival of its bunkering sector. Fuel saving software for ferry operator System covers dynamic trim optimisation and hull condition monitoring. South China fuel oil imports to fall in March Brightoil to be month's major fuel oil importer.

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PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Le Aziende informano

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

FINANCING

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

New Delhi

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

PORTS

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

Paris

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

MARINAS

Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator

Paris/London/New York

It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector

New Delhi

The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

NEWS

Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector

Ancona

Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner

Birmingham

The transaction will be completed in early 2026

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract

Rome

Activities within the Rail Baltica project

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Valencia

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

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel

Milan/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Zagreb

The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen

The need to introduce incentives was underlined

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Valencia

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

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

PORTS

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

Baku

Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR

TRUCKING

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

Berlin/Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Venice

A 740-meter freight track has been opened.

SHIPPING

World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires

Washington

It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections

SHIPYARDS

Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen

Bremen

Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production

FINANCING

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

London

Private investments of 700 million expected

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

It is worth around $310 million.

PORTS

The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal

Naples

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

PUBLICATIONS

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

Tokyo/Brussels

Contributed by the World Shipping Council

SHIPPING

ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion

Stockholm

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

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

OFFSHORE

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Record for cruise passengers this period

PORTS

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

Rome

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Milan

Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled

PORTS

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

Naples

Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"

ACCIDENTS

Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea

Portsmouth

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Gorinchem/Amsterdam

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

PORTS

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

Dubai/Montreal

It will become operational in 2030

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.

Vienna

Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Antwerp

Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea

Southampton

A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

The average selling price dropped by -3.8%

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025

PORTS

Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno

Livorno

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.

PORTS

The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

PORTS

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

Kiev

Today the first meeting of the tender commission

PORTS

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

Ravenna

The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon

PORTS

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

Long Beach

Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.

PORTS

Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

MOURNING

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

Viareggio

His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers down by -1.1%

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships

Seoul

Order worth approximately 468 million dollars

NEWS

Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

Investigation into a company based in Palermo

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

SHIPPING

BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels

Amsterdam

Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.

PORTS

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

Singapore

Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies

CRUISES

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

Lake Buena Vista

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

SHIPPING

Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships

Hamburg

Agreement effective immediately

COMPANIES

Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica

Genoa

The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto

INDUSTRY

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly

SHIPPING

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

Marseille

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Busan

Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona

Barcelona

The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.

PORTS

Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects

Trieste

Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros

NEWS

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

Rome

Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza

PORTS

Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt

Gothenburg

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

2,912,943 TEUs were handled

CRUISES

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

Miami/Turku

It will be delivered in 2027

SAFETY & SECURITY

More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%

NEWS

Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy

Rome

Intervention in the south of the island of Crete

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rovereto/Genoa

PORTS

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

Singapore

Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs

MEETINGS

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

Rome

It will be held on September 18th and 19th

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Korea Bizwire)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Washington

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Frankfurt am Main

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Rome

He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body

LOGISTICS

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

Bonn/Riyadh

The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

EDUCATION

Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.

Rome

Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases

Tangier/Casablanca

In Tanger Med the growth was +17%

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

President Alessandro Arvigo and CEO Maurizio Anselmo

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