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BRIEFS

March 18, 2014

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Hutchison sells 60pc of HK terminal ACT to Cosco Pacific and CSTD HIT's new US$6.43 million barge cranes to boost productivity 30-40pc Ship loss in decline since 2003, but rise in size keeps insurer risk high FMC fines Rickmers US$190,000 after CEO Widdows spots violation Evergreen to end NYK, Hanjin, Yang Ming vessel sharing agreement Libra Group's Lomar Shipping continues building in Chinese yards Libyan rebels block oil exports and sell what they can to fly-by-night tankers UASC brings 18,000 TEU programme to 6 units, orderbook highest worldwide North east Asia-Oz trade 9pc up in Q4, but numbers out of whack: Drewry Northport expects 11.5pc rise in transshipments as 4th terminal opens U-Freight Swedish partner wins customs accreditation as AEO-F Lufthansa Cargo wins Excellence award at LA World Cargo Symposium ACE airline, airport award winners hailed for being the busiest

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MARCH 17, 2014
Allcargo joins hands with Scania to provide world class trailers to its customers across India Blank sailings pushing liner reliability down, says Drewry DB Schenker Logistics carries ABB transformers 4,000 km from St. Petersburg to Novosibirsk Guidance on security certification for seafarers agreed Hapag-Lloyd a partner in new service between Japan, Singapore & Jakarta Hyderabad CHA Association elects office-bearers for 2014-16 Insider novel sheds new light on oil spills MOL President visits Myanmar to further strengthen business cooperation with the country Nordic Maritime clinches offshore seismic data contract from Cairn India Port of Felixstowe gets clearance to extend quay Ports of Antwerp & Rotterdam want stricter emission standards from January 1, 2016 Vasan opts out of Lok Sabha polls Grape exports to increase in 2013-14 on good demand New Mangalore Port achieves a new high in annual throughput Port of New Orleans, Samsara Shipping sign contract for representation in India TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Traffic handling seen not keeping up with investment in ports Eastern Railway freight earnings surge 36 pc in Feb. to INR 455.22 cr. IRB commences work on Goa-Karnataka border to Kundapur BOT project L&T bags INR 3,655-cr. road project in Qatar Forex reserves up $ 1.088 bn to $ 295.45 bn INR ends weak at 61.19 on dollar demand New RBI system to process & monitor export data RBI introduces single platform edpms with effect from March 1, 2014 Several SEZ projects wait for govt nod

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Ewals starts forwarding on four new intermodal corridors Farnair to acquire 45% of Thai cargo carrier LA and Long Beach top ranks of US ports Thailand's government investing in rail infrastructure Tapa Emea wants to fight cargo crime rise Slight dip in growth at world's busiest cargo airport HPH sells stakes in ACT to Cosco Pacific Amtrak unveils infrastructure plans Hellmann: new office in Auckland and bigger headquarters For St. Patrick's Day: Etihad increases Aer Lingus stake Zeeland Seaports introduces intermodal planner MD Logistics chooses new retail director Scania lands bumper order Gezielt in die Nische New kingpin for Transoflex

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MARCH 17, 2014
Foss orders ocean going barge at Gunderson SEALS take control of tanker Morning Glory E.R. Schiffahrt implements e-learning course fleetwide Jaccar moves to take majority stake in Bourbon Three Keppel O&M shipyards book contracts Navy awards DDG 51 contracts

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MARCH 17, 2014
ATA turnover report finds large truckload carrier numbers down CSX Transportation taps Sease as communications vice president CII calling for nominations for annual Connie Awards Port of Los Angeles sees cargo volumes slide Inchcape Shipping Services names Lavau-Wira Sales VP

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MARCH 17, 2014
EU imposes Crimea sanctions Names of targets expected to be made public on Tuesday Navios Acquisition lines up bond to cover VLCC funding Tanker owner opts for private placement of 8.125% notes TEN gets Statoil green light for four more aframaxes Options lift total project to nine tankers as Greek owner posts reduced loss No change at the top for US ports But Long Beach is gaining ground on rival Los Angeles Financial pressure leads to asset sales Carriers sell terminal stakes to generate cash, but is it just a short-term solution? Ports seize growth opportunity Leading box hubs show creditable rises, but declines elsewhere temper optimism GPI box volumes figures boosted by NCC Russian operator sees drastic variation in terminals' performance Long-haul product tanker trades shrouded in uncertainty, says Poten Will new refinery capacity come onstream? GE Capital aviation arm plans shipping move Up to $2bn could be available, says Liu Sainty Marine in arbitration with Greek owner over 12 dry bulk newbuilds Chinese shipyard claims it received no payment Capesize market holds steady after the fall Free to read: Outlook uncertain with Chinese iron ore stocks at record highs and steel mill demand falling Morning Glory seized by US navy Vessel and crude cargo to be returned to Libyan authorities Jaccar makes $2.5bn Bourbon bid Offer represents a 19% premium on the stock's weighted average for the past 100 trading days Enesel gets $380m financing with South Korean ECA support Facility will help pay for five 13,800 teu ships to be delivered on Evergreen charter this year Scorpio Tankers sale sets tone for CMA Big headlines for Bugbee's company as annual event kicks off CIMC invests $1bn in new container plant New factory in Dongguan will have 750,000 teu production capacity ILWU health quandary Obamacare headache for dockworkers' union

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MARCH 17, 2014
Jaccar moves to take majority in Bourbon Jacques de Chateauvieux's Jaccar Holdings is looking to increase its 26% stake in French offshore vessel operator Bourbon to a 50.1% majority TEN bumps up Statoil-backed Aframax order More new business from Norwegian oil major Statoil has enabled orders for four additional Aframax crude oil tankers, NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) revealed today Fresh note issue to fetch Navios Acquisition $50M Navios Acquisition has launched a $50M issue of first priority ship mortgage notes, with proceeds earmarked to replace cash recently expended on a VLCC Jinhui refunded $24M for cancelled order Jinhui Holdings, the parent company of Jinhui Shipping and Transport, today said a ship-owning subsidiary had been refunded $24M from a cancelled newbuilding order Sainty Marine wins 10 MPV Shenzhen-listed shipbuilder Sainty Marine announced on 15 March that it has inked the contracts with German-owned Zeaborn for the construction of six 12,000dwt multi-purpose vessels plus four options HIT invests $6.4M in barge cranes Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), the largest container terminal operator in Hong Kong, yesterday said it had put into operation two new barge cranes with an investment of HK$50M ($6.4M) Perisai buys AHTS vessel from Ezra Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider Perisai Petroleum is to buy an anchor handling tug supply vessel from Singaporean peer Ezra Holdings

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MARCH 17, 2014
Fixing Port Drayage From New York to Norfolk, Va., and Los Angeles-Long Beach to Vancouver, British Columbia, port congestion that spills out into the real world in the form of truck lines, pollution, supply chain delays and occasional violence is a rapidly escalating problem affecting foreign trade. The problem defies conventional explanations -... Crowley to Carry LNG in Containers Liquefied natural gas soon will become a cargo as well as a fuel for Crowley Maritime. Crowley, which in November ordered two container ships that will use LNG fuel, said its Carib Energy unit has won a multiyear contract to supply LNG in containers to Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers and Club... US Containerized Exports Down Again U.S. containerized exports through January 2014. Full-size image U.S. containerized exports slipped 1.2 percent year-over-year in January to 958,708 TEUs, the lowest monthly volume since June 2013 and the lowest level for a January since 2011, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group. January was the second straight... Vancouver Truckers' Strike Hits Shippers TSI DeltaportThe delivery of local imported cargo at Port Metro Vancouver is being interrupted as the standoff between striking truckers and the Canadian government showed no signs of ending today. With the strike entering its third week, and truck traffic at Canada's largest port down to a trickle, marine terminals are... ABF Freight to Raise Rates 5.4 Percent ABF Freight will raise its general less-than-truckload charges an average of 5.4 percent, starting March 24. The average price hike is 1.1 percentage point higher than the raise announced by UPS Freight today, and 1.5 percentage points higher than the increase posted by FedEx Freight earlier this month. The three LTL... Rising Freight Rail Premiums Suggest Lack of Competition, Study Says WASHINGTON - A new study suggesting U.S. freight railcar premiums have soared in recent years, implying a lack of competition, comes as Class I railroads and some shippers prepare to square off against the railroads at a major federal hearing later this month. The study - commissioned by the American Chemistry... New China Forwarding Rules Could Force Carriers to Turn Away Cargo New Chinese forwarding regulations will add costs to shipping freight from China and could force container lines to turn away business. Under the rules that took effect Feb. 15, non-vessel-operating common carriers and forwarders doing business in China must obtain a license from the country's Ministry of Transport. To gain a... Russia's Global Ports Posts Mixed Results Global Ports, Russia's biggest container terminal operator, boosted profit by 6 percent in 2013, even as revenue declined due to lower oil exports. The London-listed company, which acquired domestic rival NCC for $1.6 billion in December, made a profit of $114 million against $108 million in 2012 on revenue of $480... FMCSA Releases Electronic Logging Rule A proposed rule that would require truck and bus drivers to replace paper logbooks with electronic devices is "on the street" and available for review online, though the official comment period hasn't begun yet, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne S. Ferro. The rule was posted on the FMCSA... UPS Freight to Hike General Rate Base 4.4 Percent Effective March 31, UPS Freight will raise its less-than-truckload general base rates an average of 4.4 percent, a 0.5 percentage point higher hike than the one sought by the parcel giant's top competitor, FedEx Freight. The rise in spring rates comes as shippers and trucking companies prepare for higher traffic and tighter capacity.... Roadrunner Buys Unitrans International Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding its international logistics business by acquiring Unitrans International, a non-asset logistics provider, for $55.5 million. Buying Unitrans gives Roadrunner, which has built a broad portfolio of truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal and logistics businesses through acquisition, greater global reach. Roadrunner, No. 15 on JOC's list of the Top 25... China's VAT for Forwarders Still Not Resolved SHANGHAI - Forwarders in China still can't deduct freight payments of a value-added tax, even though Chinese officials provided additional guidelines earlier this year. China's Ministry of Finance tried to clarify its new VAT on logistics services to allow second-tier forwarders, not just those who sign contracts directly with the carriers,...

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MARCH 17, 2014
Genco sees red US bulker owner Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) has postponed the filing of its annual report. $500bn burden Looming global environmental regulations could impose more than $500bn in additional costs over the next decade, according to the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). OSG scraps aframax Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to have offloaded one of its oldest aframaxes. NAO readies IPO Nordic American Tankers' offshore offshoot appears to be moving forward with plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Ultrabulk grows orderbook Ultrabulk has boosted its newbuilding catalogue with the addition of up to five more vessels. Princimar branches out US tanker operator Principal Maritime Management (Princimar) has launched a campaign to acquire more than a dozen stainless steel chemical carriers. Vard debuts in Canada Norwegian offshore shipbuilder Vard has established its first foothold in North America with a new office in Canada. Ocean Yield scoops $101m Ocean Yield has netted a shade over $100m from a trip to the Oslo bond market. DBS lifts Vard view DBS Vickers has raised its outlook on Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard after the company's flurry of recent order wins. Four held in the UK The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) detained four ships in February, including the broken-down livestock carrier Express I. Global Ports earnings sag Global Ports has reported a drop in full year earnings despite container throughput remaining flat. NNA goes for notes Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) is selling $50m of notes to partly finance a VLCC acquisition. Tsakos hits the mark Tsakos Energy Navigation has recorded a stronger fourth quarter result in line with Wall Street forecasts. GSI profit dips Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) reported a slump in earnings last year as orders fell away. TEN on cloud nine Tsakos Engery Navigation has expanded its aframax tanker order at DSME to nine firm vessels. Archipelago eyes buys A Philippines ferry company is lining up orders for 30 new freight and passenger vessels by 2018. Cash harvest spurs STNG Shares in Scorpio Tankers surged on Friday as analysts gave a predictable thumbs-up to the sale of its VLCC fleet which returned a profit of $50m. Burned crewman rescued A crewman has been evacuated from a Polish cargoship off the US after suffering burns. Keppel snares trio Keppel Offshore & Marine has wrapped up a batch of contracts worth over $100m. Topaz stronger again Dubai's Topaz Energy and Marine has revealed much better annual profit for its Nico Middle East unit. Legal & General in CKN buy Legal & General has upped its interest in Clarksons on the back of strong full-year results from the world's largest shipbroker. Bulker grounded in Parana A Greek bulker blocked the port of Rosario in Argentina after going aground. Ocean Yield in bond run Ocean Yield is set to tap the Oslo bond market to refinance an existing bond which still has over two years to run. USCG probes clash A Wisdom Line cargoship has been damaged in a collision with a barge in the Houston ship channel. US seizes runaway tanker US navy seals have stormed a tanker which ran a blockade in Libya with a contraband cargo last week. Second score for STNG Scorpio Tankers is sitting on its second potential windfall in a week after Dorian LPG announced the pricing of its IPO. Jinhui wins refund Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has won a refund of $24m for a cancelled bulker. Ro-pax captain cleared The case against a New Zealand ferry captain has been dismissed after a judge ruled there was no risk in taking to sea with a hole in the vessel's hull. Jaccar moves for Bourbon Bourbon chairman Jacques de Chateauvieux has launched a takeover offer for the French offshore shipping giant. ABG debt deal in doubt Indian shipbuilder ABG Shipyard has reportedly failed to win the backing of its lenders at its latest restructuring meeting. Enesel seals bank loan Enesel has agreed a $380m secured term loan facility to help part finance a series of 13,800-teu containership newbuildings. MISC shares on a roll Investors who blocked the privatisation of MISC look to have been vindicated after the company's share price hit a new high. Ezra in leaseback deal Ezra Holdings has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal for an anchor handler with Malaysia's Perisai Petroleum Teknologi. Yamal first for DSME DSME has secured an order for an LNG carrier from Sovcomflot in a deal worth KRW 340bn ($316m), it announced Monday. Bulker in Canada prang A supramax bulker has gone aground off Canada's east coast after experiencing main engine failure.

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MARCH 17, 2014
Panama Canal contract addendum signed The international consortium building a wider set of locks for the Panama Canal said it has signed an agreement with the Panama Canal Authority to ensure completion of the mega-infrastructure project, ending a three-month billing dispute. FAA: Air cargo to increase 4.2% annually The Federal Aviation Administration says air cargo traffic will increase at an annual growth rate of 4.2 percent, doubling by 2034. This increase, the agency noted, will be fueled by steady economic growth, both domestic and worldwide. Trucking industry to launch image campaign Groups representing various sectors of the trucking industry plan to kick off a broad publicity and education campaign at this week's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., to enhance trucking's image. UPS Freight to up rates by 4.4% UPS Freight will impose a general rate increase of 4.4 percent for less-than-truckload shipments starting March 31, following a move by FedEx Freight earlier this month that increased its rates by an average of 3.9 percent on March 31. St. George expands in Savannah European cargo theft rose in 2013 New app lets users monitor Panama Canal The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a new app for mobile devices to expand audience participation in the waterway's operations. FMC reviews 30 OTI license applications China e-commerce giant Alibaba to list on NYSE SEALs seize tanker in Mediterranean Sea Manhattan aids Lennox in supply chain redesign Terminal declares 'force majeure' as Vancouver trucker strike continues CORRECTION: Cleveland port's stance on open lake disposal Kumar to lead U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service

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MARCH 17, 2014
LNG bunkering 'passes milestone' 'There are now 100 confirmed LNG projects worldwide.' Mixed price trends in Fujairah Prices flat at Suez. Prices follow upward path Congestion at Gibraltar. Port gets tough with truckers Return to work or lose your licence, says CEO. Additive to 'prevent microbiological contamination' in MGO 'Fuel quality is worsening and is no longer homogenous.' OW Bunker to supply in Australia Service starts from April 1. Cost of fuel oil arbitrage falling 'Fuel oil market in Asia will be under pressure until the end of March.' Tanker arrested in Singapore Vessel linked to Athens-based interests. Fuel barge in collision with general cargo ship Accident had potential to be a 'major environmental incident.' Shipowner goes large to save on fuel Gearless outweighs geared tonnage on Asia-Africa route. German shipowner fined for bunker spill A thousand litres were spilt. Asian bunker market starts week mixed 'Very tight' avails seen in Tokyo Bay. Researcher uncovers bunker-saving VLOC design New design more fuel efficient that previous designs. Australian offshore specialist buys fuel-saving duo Newbuildings to use a diesel-electric system. Singapore firm to start bunkering, supply ops in Australia New port provides the business focus.

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PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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