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BRIEFS

December 19, 2014

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TSA to introduce US$1,000/FEU rate hike and surcharge January 15 Maersk finds it hard to make current rate hike round to stick Long Beach volume up 2.1pc - thanks to 30.2pc increase in empties Hong Kong Shipowners Association sees EU carbon regulation as 'premature' China and Russia sign agreement to expand new Asia-to-Europe railway link Global container terminals to handle 840 million TEU by 2018, says Drewry ER Schiffahrt's CEO Klein to hand over the reigns to Nils Aden Inchcape Shipping Services names new vice president for African operations NYK clinches WICI Japan prize for outstanding corporate report quality Taiwan logistics provider Dimerco wins high mainland China certification Hactl handles record 176,103 tonnes of air freight in November Panalpina flies UNICEF Ebola relief to Sierra Leone Boeing Shanghai to convert a B737 into a freighter for Volga Dnepr Group Global air freight up 5.6pc in October, says Airports Council International

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
BCHAA celebrating Founder's Day today East-West contract rate erosion moderates IRClass recognised as 'Highly Commended' Classification Society of the Year Logistics companies to be the biggest beneficiaries of GST, says Shashi Kiran Shetty S&P affirms London P&I Club rating on interactive basis St. Britto's College lays stress on practical training to produce shipping & logistics professionals of tomorrow Railways freight earnings up by over 12 pc Cabinet finally approves GST INR rebounds smartly against dollar

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
BIMCO urges caution on bulker speeds despite bunker price fall Operators of dry bulk carriers should think carefully before increasing the speed of their ship despite cheaper bunkers, a leading shipping analyst has said. As bunker fuel costs have come down from $600/tonne to $330/tonne in the past six months, much talk about increased ship speeds has surfaced. Teekay buying spree continues NYSE-listed Teekay Tankers has acquired five Aframaxes just three days after its Oslo-listed sibling Tanker Investments Ltd bought six Suezmaxes. Teekay Tankers announced today that it will pay approximately $230M in aggregate for the quintet, four of which are coated. The vessels were built in Jack-up unit delivered to NDC Shuwehat, a Super 116E jack-up drilling unit, has been delivered safely and on schedule to Abu Dhabi's National Drilling Company (NDC), the rig's builder Lamprell announced today. The naming ceremony was held at Lamprell's Hamriyah facility in the United Arab Emirates earlier today and the rig is India set for new goods and services tax On Wednesday, the Indian cabinet approved the Constitutional Amendment Bill that will allow for the proposed implementation of a new goods and services tax (GST). Introduction of this tax is aimed at unifying India into a common market by replacing a range of levies that are currently collected by Cuba shift to buoy maritime sector US President Barack Obama's landmark decision to begin normalising relations with Cuba has major implications for the cruise, ferry, cargo vessel and port sectors. In a special address on 17 December, Obama announced "historic steps to chart a new course" with Cuba, conceding that "decades of US CMB not to make container line comeback Belgium's CMB group told IHS Maritime today (18 December) that it had no intention of returning to regular container line operations. This follows its acquisition of the fleet of containerships operated by Delphis, a company owned by the Savery family-controlled holding company, Saverco, which is CMA CGM assets under threat in Syria Assets held in Syria by the French container line operator CMA CGM could be under threat following a recent ruling by the appeal court in Damascus. The judgement, ordering chairman Jacques Saadé to pay his brother, Johnny, more than €500M, is the latest development in their long-running legal Remote control cranes lift Dammam's capacity With the arrival last week of three automated quay cranes, Dammam Container Port (DCP), Saudi Arabia, is on course to accommodate container ships of up to 14,000teu capacity. DCP is part of King Abdul Aziz Port and is operated by Hutchison Port Holdings subsidiary International Ports Services (IPS). Lower orders for South Korean shipbuilders predicted in 2015 Factors such as the sluggish shipping market and falling oil prices will mean lower order levels for South Korean shipbuilders in 2015, predicts Yang Jong-Seo, a senior research fellow at South Korea's EXIM Bank's Overseas Economic Research Institute. Commenting, Mr Jong-Seo, said, "Global Shanghai Bestway, Shanghai Shipping to set up financial leasing company Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design and the Shanghai Shipping Exchange have announced plans to team up with six other Chinese companies to set up a financial leasing company with registered capital of CNY1Bn ($163M). Shanghai Bestway will use its own funds to invest CNY60M in the new Petra Energy to sell 51% stake in Bumi Subsea Malaysia-listed integrated brownfield services provider Petra Energy has proposed the sale of its entire 51% equity interest in Bumi Subsea for MYR430,912 ($123,900). The proposed shares sales agreement comprises 312,245 ordinary shares of MYR1 each in the offshore engineering services provider MH370 search could be completed by May 2015 Australian authorities have announced that the search for missing Malaysian passenger aircraft MH370 will continue throughout Christmas and New Year, with the aim of completing the priority area by May 2015. However, search operations have again been hampered by technical problems, with two of the U-Ming revenue up 26.47% Taiwan-based bulk carrier U-Ming Marine posted revenue of TWD$8.36Bn ($267M) for the period from January to November this year, up 26.47% from TWD$6.61Bn in 2013. The company recorded revenue of TWD$779M in November, 1.66% lower than the previous year, but still 1.43% higher than this October. DFII raises $159M in US market Dong Fang International Investment (DFII), a container trading subsidiary of China Shipping Group, has raised a total of $159M in the US market. "Leveraging from the first issuance of asset based securities in September 2013, DFII has successfully issued a secured container asset based notes (ABS) HHI workers hold third strike The labour union of Hyundai HI (HHI) went on a third strike yesterday at HHI's shipyard in Ulsan as they failed to reach an agreement with the management for collective wage negotiations. According to the world largest shipbuilder, the number of workers that staged the partial strike for seven Nordic Maritime secures Indonesian survey job Singapore-headquartered offshore services operator Nordic Maritime has secured a contract to provide 2D seismic survey work in Indonesia for MultiClient Geophysical (MCG). "We are delighted to announce this new contract from MCG just before the end of the 2014 for our vessel, S/V Nordic Bahari.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Scania USA adds another marine distributor Wärtsilä fresh water generators picked for cruise ships Nordic Yards has plans for new shipyard in Brazil Video of Shell's Prelude FLNG: Project on a global scale Titan raises bulker bow then scuttles it

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Port of Everett taps Whitaker as waterfront project manager Port of Los Angeles releases November container numbers Portland Maritime Commerce Club calling for Old Salt nominations TSA member carriers plan $600 general rate increase Port association asks President for assistance with contract talks

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Costa Rica approves APM Terminals construction at Limón Port operator secures an environmental permit to build $1bn box hub So near, and yet so far: VLCC earnings just miss $100,000 a day Middle East-Asia trade settles at $93,865 per day Cheniere strikes a deal to sell LNG from Corpus Christi to Portugal Deal over 20 years has 10-year extension option Marinakis steps aside for Lazaridis at Capital Product Shipowner will continue to support growing Nasdaq-listed partnership Dynagas to hop from Nasdaq to NYSE Partnership seeks better 'investor access' US east coast ports grow faster than their west coast rivals Monthly container volumes continue to surge in Virginia and Charleston Chinese recycling yards seek European approval Application comes before Brussels' new scrapping regulations take effect Zim unveils a more streamlined approach Shipping line creates eight global functions to standardise its processes Shipping bodies urge the international community to stop boat migrants ICS and IMO condemn human trafficking as crew are forced to rescue refugees in open sea GasLog secures maiden employment for Saratoga New LNG carrier will perform a voyage for an unnamed charterer Box Ships predicts an improving market for containers US-listed owner of nine ships successfully completes loan amendments Product tankers end the year on a high Medium range tankers earn around $30,000s per day and long range tonnage is steady Daily VLCC spot market earnings hit $97,500 As four more vessels become unavailable, will this week 's charter rate hit $100,000 a day? WSC's Koch to step down next summer Chris Koch to be replaced by current by current senior president and general counsel John Butler

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Why Obama hasn't rushed to rescue US West Coast ports As retailers sweat their post-holiday restocking and watch their profit margins shrink amid rising costs of U.S. West Coast port congestion, a common refrain is heard: Why isn't President Obama stepping in? Shippers, ports and members of Congress have bombarded the White House with letters pleading for the president to send... Viskhapatnam container terminal to double capacity Capacity at a container terminal at Viskhapatnam Port, a major state-owned cargo hub on India's southeastern coast, is set to double to 1 million TEUs annually after a consortium signed a Rs. 633.11 crore (US $102 million) construction contract. The consortium - comprising DP World and Mumbai-based J.M. Baxi Group -... US ports see opportunities for Cuba trade U.S. Gulf and South Atlantic ports see the thawing of Cold War restrictions on United States trade with Cuba trade as a potential new market - or a revival of an old one. 'It's a big step in the right direction," said James K. Lyons, CEO at the Alabama State Port... Optimism, and questions, about US-Cuba shipping WASHINGTON - When shipping executive Jay Brickman headed to Miami International Airport early Wednesday for his 50-minute charter flight to Havana, he had no idea President Obama was about to publicly end half a century of U.S. hostility toward Cuba. By the time Brickman had boarded his plane, the whole... Cass truckload pricing index rose 6.7 percent in November Strong industrial production and unprecedented levels of port congestion translated to higher truckload linehaul rates in November, pushing the Cass Truckload Linehaul Index up 6.7 percent year-over-year. The Cass Intermodal Price Index rose 3.1 percent year-over-year. The increase in the pricing indices for November follows a 4.2 percent year-over-year increase in... Fatigue and hours: A driver's perspective Amid all the hysteria about the amendment to the U.S. spending bill that will change the 34-hour restart provision in the U.S. truck driver hours of service rules, a few critical facts have not been widely discussed or made available to the general public. They are: 1. A 34-hour restart... Global carrier reliability improves, trans-Pacific reliability worsens, SeaIntel says Although carrier reliability globally in November was the best so far this year, carriers operating on the trans-Pacific eastbound lane saw reliability worsen, as timeliness sank to 53.6 percent for the month, new data from SeaIntel shows. Carrier reliability globally jumped to 76 percent in November, up from October's global percentage... US maritime regulator affirms ruling against Maher in NY-NJ case The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has rejected Maher Terminals' claim that Port Authority of New York and New Jersey acted illegally in granting a more favorable lease to adjacent APM Terminals. The commission upheld a decision by a FMC administrative law judge who ruled that the port authority did not violate... African inland infrastructure woes cost shippers dearly Railworkers built rail line in Mozambique. Photo courtesy of the African Development Bank.Africa's inland freight network is so troubled that it costs roughly seven times more to ship a container from Mombasa, Kenya, to Burundi, in central Africa, than to ship a container from Shanghai to the major Kenyan gateway,... Port congestion's latest victims: Asia-bound Christmas trees Holiday shoppers in Asia will have to deal with a little less Christmas cheer this year, as trans-Pacific shipments of Christmas trees from the U.S. Pacific Northwest are the latest casualty of West Coast port congestion. Because of port delays at origin, containers carrying Christmas trees from Washington state and Oregon... DP World shareholders back London de-listing, purchase of Jebel Ali complex DP World's shareholders today backed the Dubai-based global terminal operator's plan to delist its shares on the London stock exchange on the basis that they are too thinly traded there. Shareholders also supported the $2.6 billion acquisition of Economic Zone World, a logistics and industrial complex adjoining DP World's flagship Jebel... Solid trade drives up China Merchants 2014 volumes HONG KONG - China Merchants (Holdings) International (CMHI) reported double-digit growth in throughput from January through November, continuing the strong increase in international trade that also drove up volumes at rival port operator Cosco Pacific. Since Jan. 1, more than 73 million 20-foot containers have crossed CMHI's busy wharves that stretch... Maersk to focus on robust Southeast Asia trade, new regional head says HONG KONG - Strong growth in the Southeast Asia container trades will be a key focus for Maersk Line's new Asia-Pacific chief executive Lars Mikael Jensen, who was appointed regional head in September. "Globally, we expect 3 to 5 percent growth in trade - still stable, but a far cry from... Concern growing over Manila holiday congestion HONG KONG - Manila's efforts to clear the backlog of containers congesting the port are being threatened by the Christmas and New Year holidays that the Philippine Ports Authority fears could bring the yard utilisation back to congestion levels. The PPA said the 10-day holiday from Dec. 24-28 and from... US West Coast port congestion costs FedEx business FedEx was forced to turn away freight because of slowdowns at West Coast ports, a reminder of how port congestion is hurting the bottom lines of not just shippers but also the inland transportation providers they depend on. "The slowdown in the West Coast ports has been a much bigger deal... Court rules ILWU engaged in unlawful work slowdowns in 2012-13 A U.S. District Court in Oregon ruled that the International Longshore and Warehouse in 2012-13 engaged in unlawful work slowdowns and stoppages at Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland. The ruling, if upheld, is significant because it could expose the ILWU international in San Francisco and its locals in Oregon...

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
TNK hatches fundraiser Teekay Tankers (Teekay) has turned to the capital markets for cash to finance the freshly-minted acquisition of five aframaxes. Navios seeks period deals Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp has lined up period deals for two of its youngest medium-range product tankers. Trafigura locks in LR1 Nordic Shipholding of Denmark has lined up what appears to be a lucrative fixture for its lone long-range-one (LR1) product tanker. How low can you go? Freight rates for capesize bulkers continued to slide Thursday but some believe levels are about to bottom out since owners are growing increasingly reluctant to seal spot fixtures. Pasha pulls loan app It appears that another Jones Act operator has withdrawn an application for loan guarantees linked to the US government's Title XI programme. Iran exports more Easing of Western sanctions has seen Iran export 38% more oil to India in the first 11 months of 2014. UDSC in the black Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company (UDSC) has posted a profit in the third quarter as revenue improved. Cecon fixes funds Norwegian offshore owner Cecon has found new funding for its third newbuilding after filing for protection from creditors. Teekay Tankers snaps up five Quoted tanker owner acquires modern aframaxe fleet in a move worth over $200m. Marinakis makes way Evangelos Marinakis has stepped down as chairman of Capital Product Partners in a move which sees former chief executive Ioannis Lazaridis return to the company. Havyard wins order Havyard Ship Technology has secured a contract to construct a new vessel at its Leirvik shipyard, it was revealed today. Slow steaming should stay Crashing bunker bills have not eliminated the merits of slow steaming in a dry cargo market suffering from 25% oversupply, BIMCO says. Swedish Club set for profit The Swedish Club has added an AM Best rating of 'A-' to its underwriting armoury as the marine insurance renewal season gets underway. Worker dies on cape A Spanish docker has died in the cargo hold of a bulker in Spain. Roast not too dry Dry cargo brokers at EA Gibson have cooked up a storm in a Christmas fund-riasing effort for disadvantaged children. Danske picks out Avance Avance Gas is the sole shipping company picked out by Danske Bank among its top five stock selections for 2015. Fredriksen gets more Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has become the latest shareholder to cash out from Flex LNG, giving John Fredriksen a bigger stake in the company. Volga profit rises Russian owner Volga Shipping has posted improved nine-month profit as revenue grew. Piraeus Bank buys in Piraeus Bank has boosted its stake in Greece's Anek Lines after taking over Sea Star Capital's holding in the company. Room for improvement The London Steam-Ship Owners' Mutual Insurance Association has received a 'BBB' rating and a mixed report in a first interactive assessment by Standard & Poor's (S&P). IHB selling cargoship Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) is offloading a modern multipurpose vessel built at its own Varna shipyard. Bestway into finance Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design is entering the finance arena in a CNY 1bn ($161m) deal. Widow escapes jail The widow of the owner of the South Korean ferry Sewol has received an 18-month suspended jail term for embezzlement. Ocean Yield sells veteran Norway's Ocean Yield has sold its sole seismic vessel for $8.2m, marking the company's exit from survey operations. Fredriksen buys again John Fredriksen's private Geveran Trading has snapped up more Golden Ocean bonds in a $10.2m deal. Nordic Yards targets Brazil Russian-owned Nordic Yards is planning a new shipyard in Brazil. Kalborg joins Dorian US-listed Dorian LPG has picked Tufton Oceanic Group founder Ted Kalborg to join its board of directors. Kuok adds bulker Robert Kuok's Pacific Carriers has reportedly ordered a second handysize at Shimanami Shipbuilding in Japan. Titan salvages Smart bow Titan Salvage has refloated and scuttled the largest section of a capesize bulker that went aground off South Africa over a year ago. TOO seals Brazil contract Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) has secured a contract to supply an FPSO for work in waters off Brazil. Fafalios faces jail time The chief engineer of a Greek bulker has been found guilty of oil pollution related offences by a federal jury in New Orleans.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Obama action opens door to greater trade with Cuba Ford selects CEVA for Dearborn Truck facility Commerce sets imports duties for Chinese solar panels UPS to acquire Poltraf from ORTIE Port of L.A. sees container decline ZIM puts QR code on bill of lading Europe to pass regulation on vessel emissions reporting Executive moves Canada introduces new railway regulations

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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Slow steaming not going 'anytime soon', says analyst Several years of strong demand required to shift slow-speed practice. OW executive arrested 'Detainee is suspected by Italian authorities of having participated in fraud,' says Danish Public Prosecutor. Fuel oil stocks steady Singapore inventories climb by 1%. Analyst: Aegean's US West Coast move 'fortuitous' US-Cuba thaw could also benefit company. Bunker prices firm for the first time in two weeks Crude oil price continue to rally. 'We understand pressure to control bunker costs' Software provider in new deal with K Line. Oil price collapse 'won't dim prospects' for alternative fuel Quadrise says its clients are ready to take the long view. Quadrise unfazed by production delay Emulsion fuel company goes ahead with production unit order. Cruise operator sees fuel savings in LED lighting Costa Cruises says it has taken 'another step forward in the field of sustainability.' Reports: Portuguese oil refiner to boost HSFO output Demand for LSFO bunkers weakening as changes in ECA regulations approach. Swedish firm sends vessel for LNG retrofit 'It's important to us that we continue on the road towards no emissions,' says CEO. Mini scrubber units could become reality Singapore, Japanese organisations team up for research.

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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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