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BRIEFS

March 20, 2014

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FMC decides fate of P3 big three mega container line alliance on Friday Deutsche Post fourth quarter pre-tax profit up 7pc, as DHL rises 13pc Ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam call for tougher NOX emission standards Panama Canal Authority and lock builders reach deal on finishing job Maersk group liner and terminal operating units in capacity sharing deal Zhengzhou-Hamburg railway starts backhaul freight service on March 30 Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail service to open to new products Pingtan customs checkpoint gains State Council's approval to open Malaysia's Westports looks to rosy future with big ships, bigger volumes 30 million live salmon may be trucked to sea in California drought Bidding invitation enlivens Chennai-Ennore box barge 'highway' scheme Merseyside memorial unveiled to commemorate 'Birkenhead Drill' disaster Ruscon starts flexitank, intermodal liquid bulk service to Kazakhstan EPA sets 'unrealistic' vehicle emission standards, say fuel producers IATA lowers global profit forecast 5.3pc to US$18.7 billion in 2014 Air India performance review suspects excessive Dreamliner fuel burn Contest to make profitable, rule-compliant cargo drone by December

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MARCH 19, 2014
Bhavani Shipping Services handles first shipments under its own CHA Licence SCI enhances presence on Indian coast, adds Hazira to SMILE service Transatlantic vessel size has increased 5 pc over the last 2 years; transit times significantly more UASC opts for additional 18,000-TEU vessel; completes current mega newbuilding order WCA Conference Week moves to Hong Kong Wheat exports likely to surge by another 5 lakh t ASCE grades US port infrastructure as 'mediocre', wants federal govt to maintain, modernise & expand it BCT wins Textainer's 'Area Depot of the Year' Award Conventional tracks should be used for freight movement, says JRC chief Dr C. V. Ananda Bose appointed CRWC Chairman Govt approves setting up company for road projects Infra projects under PPP model dampened by slowdown, approval delays INR rises further on heavy dollar selling Meet steel demand by slashing iron ore exports: Report PMG clears 147 stuck projects worth INR 5 lakh cr.

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Vietnam plans to expand rail network GSF calls for more stringent investigation of P3 impact Finnair celebrates 90th anniversary of maiden flight EVR Cargo's railfreight volume drops Europa creates new air and seafreight position HHLA handles world's largest ship propeller Flash Group satisfies customers IRU: TIR restrictions now extend to Finnish-Russian border Air India operates Dreamliner to Singapore Grup TCB doubles investment in equipment Transfargo appoints new business area manager VW builds new Crafter in Poland New Yusen logistics centre in Duisburg Latam's cargo business looking for its way Third presence in the USA

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MARCH 19, 2014
Kristian Rokke to step down as Aker Philly CEO Kvichak delivers pilot boat Fined for using unlicensed foreign officers on U.S.-flag vessels

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MARCH 19, 2014
ATA truck tonnage index rises during month of February Washington State Ferries exec announces plans to leave post Coast Guard fines tuna fleet firm for breaking US flagged vessel rules Port of Seattle project will provide GSE charging stations at Sea-Tac Airport Crowley subsidiary nets deal to supply containerized LNG

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MARCH 19, 2014
Russian tanker giant Sovcomflot records $27.5m pre-tax loss But corner has been turned, Frank believes Tsavliris plays down significance of spate of salvage contracts Supramax off Brazil becomes sixth LOF case of the year after 14 in 2013 Can VLCCs really recover? Owners hold all the cards but are in danger of playing the wrong hand... again Budget 2014: UK needs to attract shipping, says Chamber Industry needed to promote export-led recovery, argues Platten MOL to reduce tanker fleet size and enhance pool management Japanese shipping giant worried newbuild order spree might jeopardise rate recovery Seanergy completes restructuring as last four bulkers depart Restis-backed public company will now evaluate acquisition opportunities China says Ukraine grain shipments flowing normally Press reports of dispute over non-delivery of grains have been denied Concordia Maritime sticks to 'schoolbook' for reducing risk Ullman highlights lower risk way of deal-making Concordia Maritime and Neste Oil sell two jointly-owned product tankers Sale meets both companies' core strategies CMA 2014: Learning to live with private equity Connecticut Maritime Association's 2014 Conference told of cultural divide Shagang arrests HNA bulker in Australia Company again tries to enforce guarantee for charter contract with liquidated Grand China Shipping Owners back scrubbers to meet sulphur targets But shipping should be prepared for stricter emission rules in the future Fyffes and Chiquita merger likely to spark search for shipping synergies New entity will create the world's largest banana company Expropriations will cost Crimea ports traffic Cargo will switch to facilities still in Ukrainian hands, say local shipping sources

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MARCH 19, 2014
SNCM persists with four-ship LNG ferry order French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM is proceeding with plans to order up to four new LNG-powered vessels, despite the refusal of one of its major shareholders to sanction the project STX Turku to go Dutch STX Finland's remaining yard in Turku may be sold to Dutch family-owned shipbuilding group Damen, according to Finnish business daily Kauppalehti WSS invests in offshore activities in Asia Wilhelmsen Ships Service, a leading maritime provider, is expanding its network of supply points across Asia as it responds to an increasing level of offshore oil and gas exploration and production Mauritius to build cruise terminal The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is to construct a terminal building for its Christian Decotter Cruise Jetty in Port Louis Mauritian ambitions built on gas The formal opening on 20 March of a gas terminal at Mer Rouge, adjacent to Port Louis harbour, is expected to lay the foundations for the port to become a regional hub for liquid petroleum gas Investment boom may have peaked Last year may prove to be the highest point for new shipping investments, according to speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference Wärtsilä to supply VIEC systems Wärtsilä will deliver three Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer systems to Aker Midsund between April and August 2014 for three North Sea oil fields Debate intensifies on US export ban Momentum is building for a US policy change to allow crude exports, according to speakers at the Connecticut Maritime Association conference Solo operators 'not viable' in liner shipping Changing market dynamics in container shipping is making it tougher for companies operating alone and consolidation and alliances will be the order of the day, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference heard today FSL Trust sold two vessels at $23.55M Singapore-based FSL Trust announced yesterday that it sold two 15 year old drybulk vessels, MT Stella Fomalhaut and MT FSL Durban at $23.55M Products tanker orders 'out of hand' Newbuilding orders for products tankers have been going through the roof since 2011, and Italian shipbroker Banchero Costa is urging ship owners to be cautious

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MARCH 19, 2014
Shift to Ocean Erodes Air Cargo Market Share The global air cargo business has been losing market share to ocean freight over the past 13 years as shippers seek less costly transport solutions in ocean freight. The share of total global containerized or unitized cargo transported by air cargo declined from 3.1 percent in 2000 to 1.7 percent in... TSA Members Reschedule GRI Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane intend to advance by two weeks their previously announced rate hike that was scheduled for May 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement announced today that the general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container is now scheduled to take effect on April 15. The... Monterrey Inland Port Harnesses Mexican Boom Monterrey, MexicoThe inland port of Monterrey, Mexico, is attracting new shippers, and new customs legislation will allow existing and future tenants to more easily tap foreign trade zone benefits. Interpuerto Monterrey is finalizing agreements with a heavy equipment manufacturer, an automaker and a power generation company for industrial space totaling about... Econocaribe Consolidators Appoints Camilo Quintero as USA Sales Manager March 16, 2014 Miami: Econocaribe Consolidators announced role enhancements for some of its management team members globally. Mr. Camilo Quintero has been appointed as USA Sales Manager. As part of the world's largest LCL consolidator ECU-LINE, Econocaribe has recently undertaken management promotions across its teams, in line to its vision to... Econocaribe Consolidators Appoints Joan Puig as Puerto Rico Terminal Manager March 16, 2014 San Juan: Econocaribe Consolidators announced role enhancements for some of its management team members globally. Mr. Joan Puig has been appointed as Puerto Rico Terminal Manager. As part of the world's largest LCL consolidator ECU-LINE, Econocaribe has recently undertaken management promotions across its teams, in line to... Stirling Capital Investments Kicks Off 2014 with a Series of Leases and Spec Office Build Out Activity at Southern California Logistics Centre in Victorville, CA VICTORVILLE, CA (March 19, 2014) - Stirling Capital Investments announced a positive start to 2014 with a series of leases and spec office build out activity at the Southern California Logistics Centre (SCLC), a 2,500-acre industrial and commercial complex in Victorville, Calif. Solar City Corporation, a national leader in clean energy services,... Hong Kong's Container Traffic Faces Further Decline Hong Kong container portThe port of Hong Kong, which is already losing container market share to rival Chinese ports, faces further "significant" decline in volume following the launch of the P3 Network alliance, according to Alphaliner. Hong Kong's container throughput in the last four years. Full-size image Hong Kong saw traffic fall 3.3... Drewry: TSA's Asia-US Rate Hike Attempt Partially Achieved Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, March 19, 2014 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles climbed $100 from last week to $1,986 per 40-foot container in the week of March 19, on the heels of a March 15 general rate increase. Carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization... Japan's Trade Surplus With US Shrinks Japan's trade surplus with the U.S. narrowed for the first time in 14 months in February on a year-over-year basis, as imports grew at a much faster pace than exports, according to preliminary figures released by Japan's Finance Ministry. Japan's monthly imports and exports in terms of value from February 2013... US Customs Issues Guidelines for Vancouver Diversions TSI DeltaportU.S. Customs and Border Protection says cargo diverted to U.S. Pacific Northwest ports because of the truck driver strike in Vancouver, British Columbia, must comply with U.S. laws and regulations enforced by the agency. A customs advisory said shipments must comply with U.S. laws and regulations, including Importer Security Filings,... TPM Conference 2015 Headed into its 15th year, TPM continues to be a must attend networking gathering for the trans-Pacific and global container shipping community. Held annually in early March in Long Beach at the heart of the LA-Long Beach trade gateway, TPM is attended by 2,000+ of the world's most senior international... Vancouver Port Community Grasping for Strike Solution Port Metro Vancouver edged closer today to suspending and possibly revoking the licenses of the striking truck drivers who are crippling commerce at Canada's largest port. Robin Silvester, the port's president and CEO, said the port-issued licenses are designed to ensure adequate truck capacity in the harbor. Truckers who are awarded... Last-Minute Federal Approval for Florida Port Deepening Work? WASHINGTON - The Florida ports of Jacksonville and Everglades could get federal authorization to deepen their channels this year instead of having to wait two years or more for the passage of another water resources development bill. Waterways Council CEO and President Mike Toohey said today that part of the reason...

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MARCH 19, 2014
'Magic' advice from Chalos Shipping companies should tie key vessel documentation to its registered owner, rather than the operator, as a protection from US prosecution over oil dumping, lawyer George Chalos said. Boyden goes boutique Industry veteran Natasha Boyden has landed on the front line of a boutique investment bank's campaign to break into the shipping industry. TOTE takes the lead TOTE appears to be closing in on a $320m loan guarantee backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). Nagel leads tributes The German Shipowners' Association has paid tribute to former managing director Dierk Lindemann who died on Monday. Russian cash needed Finnish economy minister says Turku shipyard could be rescued by roubles. SCF slips into the red Russian shipowner SCF fell to a loss in 2013 but the company believes 2014 is already shaping up to be a better year. Quarantine lifted St Lucia has lifted a quarantine on a cargoship on which one crewman died and another fell ill. IHB takes yard hit Shipbuilding group Industrial Holding Bulgaria (IHB) has revealed it will book a big hit from yard impairments that will cut its annual earnings. Seanergy eyes comeback Restis-controlled Seanergy is eyeing a quick return to the shipowning arena after putting the finishing touches to its financial restructuring. CSAV removes hurdle Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) bondholders have agreed to a change of covenants to allow the company to sell its container shipping division. Iran eyes fee hike Iran is planning to raise fees for domestic and foreign shipping lines calling at its ports. Kristian Rokke to step down Kristian Rokke is to step down as chief executive officer of Oslo-listed Aker Philadelphia Shipyard after three years at the helm. Vinalines plots terminal IPO Restructuring Vietnamese owner Vinalines is planning an IPO for its Haiphong port operation. GSL confirms rate cut US-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has extended charters for four boxships to CMA CGM, but has had to take a pay cut. HHI ship orders leap Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has seen a huge rise in the value of newbuilding contracts this year with VLGCs the order of the day. Malaysia's cry for help Malaysia's shipping industry desperately needs funds to prevent more companies from slipping into bankruptcy, according to Maritime Institute of Malaysia senior fellow Nazery Khalid. Fesco grabs grain deal Shipowner Fesco is teaming up with Japan's Marubeni to boost grain exports from Russia's far east ports. More work for Otto Singapore's Otto Marine has won $21m of charters for one of its multipurpose supply vessels (MPSVs). KSEW turns a profit Pakistan's Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW) has made a profit of PKR 523.67m ($5.33m) in its latest fiscal year. Neste sells two more Finnish group Neste Oil has offloaded two more tankers as its shipping exit continues. Axe falls on fewer Engine maker Wartsila is laying off fewer staff than planned in Finland as part of cost-cutting measures. Haisheng back in black China Shipping Haisheng has returned to profit in 2013 as revenue rose. No decline in demand China's demand for iron ore from Australia is not about to decline anytime soon, according to ratings agency Fitch. SWS behind PSV orders Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) has emerged as the builder of a series of PSVs ordered by Pacific Radiance. Fred Olsen coughs up Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is to pay out £280,000 ($460,000) in compensation to passengers that fell ill on board one of its ships. Heidmar loses Bo Hansen Jesper Bo Hansen made waves at the Shipping 2014 conference in Connecticut Tuesday when delegates learned that the local legend is no longer with Heidmar. John I floats free A supramax bulker that went aground off the Newfoundland coast of Canada has reportedly refloated and is now at anchor. Faucher abandons ship Len Faucher appears to have parted ways with Charles R Weber following a tour of duty that lasted nearly a decade.

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MARCH 19, 2014
Japanese fines against car carriers total $224M The Japan Fair Trade Commission said Tuesday that surcharge payment orders against four car carrier companies -- NYK, "K" Line, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co. -- totaled about $223.7 million. Washington Notebook: Signs point to WRDA vote in May Congressional negotiators are expected to finalize joint legislation to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act by late April and take it to the House and Senate for a final vote in May, maritime industry officials say. Vancouver trucker strike causes cargo diversion to U.S. Ocean carriers are making plans to divert cargo from Port Metro Vancouver, where a strike by truckers upset about driving rates has severely handicapped operations to U.S. ports in the Pacific Northwest, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. ICS chairman: Shipping regulations could cost $500B over next decade Private investors hire Bechtel for new La. port concept Global engineering and construction giant Bechtel announced earlier this month that it has been selected by a developer to manage the pre-construction phase of a privately financed container port on the Gulf of Mexico. L.A., Long Beach report lower container volumes Commercial air cargo planes eyed for Dover AFB The Delaware Economic Development Office will issue a request for proposals later this month from the private sector on expanding the ramp area and load-bearing capacity at Dover Air Force Base's civilian air terminal. Roadrunner acquires L.A.-based Unitrans Coyote Logistics, AAT to merge Ex-Im Bank, FCIB spread word on export financing

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MARCH 19, 2014
ICS: New shipping regs could cost $500 billion over next decade 'System for proper cost-benefit analysis missing from regulatory debate,' says chairman. IFO prices show gains in Fujairah Mixed price movements in South Africa. Vancouver port strike holds Container operations disrupted. Prices lack direction in Rotterdam But were mainly firm in southern ports. Class society targets erratic fuel consumption DNV GL data shows a large variation in fuel efficiency between ships of the same design. Survey: Scrubber interest growing But LNG could become solution for longer term. Bunkering halted for the second time this week Operations suspended in Novorossiysk. Call for slow steaming in battle against emissions 'Shipping's CO2 emissions are the greatest challenge facing the maritime sector.' Shell: Decision on US gas barges 'imminent' Barges integral to overall LNG bunkering projects. Asian market holding steady Low to average demand seen in Singapore. ClassNK to buy over technology firm Move made in support of research into bunker-saving technologies. Shipping firm using 'e-learning' in drive to save fuel The e-learning course was developed by DNV GL. Wartsila: Fuel efficiency is standard Firm believes efficiency has become a basic, design requirement for engines. Second guilty plea in US Navy bribery case Former manager admits to overcharging. Options declared for fuel efficient PSV newbuilds Ulstein PX121 design curries favour with charterers.

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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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