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BRIEFS

October 20, 2014

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Maersk ups rate US$900/TEU as Shanghai index ends week at $705/TEU Asia-Europe rates fall, but transpac up 11.5pc to US$1,239/FEU LA's September's container volume up 9pc to 775,133 TEU Bulk cargo drives 2pc Panama Canal tonnage growth in FY2014 Hutchison's Panamanian Port of Balboa due for US$110 million upgrade Hong Kong economy appears largely unaffected by democracy protests KTZE to launch China-Europe via Kazakhstan rail freight services Slow steaming will be less profitable in inevitable bull markets to come UPS, FedEx call on retailers to set more realistic delivery deadlines First found not guilty, now armed guards face re-trial for guns in Indian waters 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Elbe makes maiden voyage on BEX service South Carolina sees box volumes rise 13pc in September Panalpina to warehouse Decathlon merchandise in Singapore HAFFA training school offers EU-oriented air cargo security course Eleventh 747-8F, 'City of Zhengzhou', joins Cargolux fleet Customs-AAI cost recovery dispute delays Visakhapatnam air cargo facility Atlas Air Worldwide names Steen CEO of Titan Aviation Holdings

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
CMA CGM ELBE enters fleet ICS concerned about serious threat to maritime oil pollution compensation regime IMO progress on ballast water issues welcomed Kerala's proposed road decongestion plan can boost coastal shipping MOL launches ship management/crew training business in partnership with Chennai-based Synergy Group Movement of several cargoes possible on NWs, says IWAI National Maritime Authority likely to be formed NYK welcomes its environmental management leaders to Tokyo Sanjam Sahi Gupta elected to WISTA International Board SCI will not be privatised: Shipping Secy Jute imports from Bangladesh may face anti-dumping duty Processed chicken exports likely to surge Chennai Port handles 3 fertiliser vessels simultaneously Container handling charges to come down at Vallarpadam ICTT KoPT starts transloading 72,500 t coal at Kanika Sands Ravi Gaitonde takes charge as Chief Operating Officer, APM Terminals Mumbai Rlys commodity-wise freight revenue up 10.59 pc in April-Sept. Vedanta calls for scrapping of iron ore export tax Exim Bank expects India's project exports to touch $ 50 bn in five years Forex reserves recover by $ 1.31 bn to $ 312.74 bn Govt to import potatoes to check price rise IMF raises India's 2014 growth forecast to 5.6 pc India to tap Iran's UCO Bank account to fund project exports INR ends weak against dollar at 61.44 Modest growth in exports largely due to global factors: M. Rafeeque Ahmed

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Händler und Logistiker Australia: truck rest area upgrades on Hume Freeway New ESC head calls for more trade liberalisation in EU UK: driver shortage impedes forwarders services Port of Veracruz to quadruple in size Schwierholz switches from LH to airberlin The advantages of steel drums packaging and shipping Drewry: focus on costs instead of revenue Russia and China to develop high-speed rail corridor Friendship between Liege and Sabiha Gökcen airports Another busy month at the port of LA Fiata takes strategic decisions in Istanbul Pistole resigns from TSA CSX opened Intermodal Transportation Center in Florida Qatar Cargo now serving Stavanger Fiata mobilises the industry against Ebola

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Polar Code safety still on the table The Polar Code has been approved today at the IMO, during the 67th session of the Marine Environmental Committee's (MEPC) meeting. However, this is not the finalisation of the code; adoption is expected in May 2015 during MEPC 68 and safety additions are expected. "This isn't the end, the end," ITF asks Jordanian PM to intervene in port dispute The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has protested to the Jordanian government about the arrest of around 150 port workers at the APM Terminals-run Aqaba Container Terminals. The port workers, who went on strike on Monday in a dispute about the renewal of their collective Ebola scare hits Carnival cruise ship A Texas lab supervisor who may have been in contact with Ebola specimens has been quarantined in her cabin aboard the cruise ship Carnival Magic. Carnival said in a statement on 17 October that it was contacted by the US Centers for Disease Control late in the afternoon on 15 October and made aware MEPC agrees IMO review of BW system approval process At the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MPEC) meeting in London this week, the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) 2004 has moved closer to coming into force after Turkey became the latest country to ratify it. With this and Japan's earlier acceptance of it on 10 October 2014, there NW EU ports warn against overspending in the Med Leading Benelux and German ports have warned against channelling excessive amounts of EU infrastructure funding into their Mediterranean counterparts. Nine ports, including Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Hamburg and Bremen/Bremerhaven, argue that the ports' share of the €12Bn Dongying Port opens four additional berths China's Dongying Port has opened two 5,000 tonne and two 20,000 tonne chemical berths, the Shandong Province-based port announced yesterday. The port now operates 43 berths, and is able to handle 30M tonnes of chemical products per year. In the first half of this year, Dongying Port has handled a Singapore bunker prices plummet amid glut Singapore bunker prices are tumbling, in line with the falling oil prices. The popular 380-centistokes (cst) fuel oil prices have fallen below the $500 per tonne mark for first time on 15 October and may head for another downward spiral. The falling bunker prices has followed the decline of crude Nam Cheong wins $186M AHTS orders Singapore-listed offshore vessel builder Nam Cheong has secured letters of intent with a mix of sale and charter for 12 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTSs) worth around $186M. The company also secured options for the sale of eight additional AHTSs. All 20 of the AHTSs will be of the newly Police escort for Australian coal shipments Police today provided an escort for coal ships trading out of the Port of Newcastle, Australia, as an estimated 100 environmentalists launched a flotilla protest. At 11.00 hours a group of islanders called the Pacific Climate Warriors launched traditional canoes at the entrance of the harbour, Singapore steps up on LNG bunkering Singapore is stepping up efforts to further establish its image as a safe and reputable bunkering hub, just as its government announced the possibility of introducing LNG sooner than expected to fuel ships. The annual SIBCON conference and exhibition at Singapore heard that the Maritime and Port Vietnam to revise environmental protection law The government of Vietnam is introducing a revised Environmental Protection Law for the country's shipbreaking industry, due to take effect on 1 January 2015. The new regulation allows the import of ships intended for demolition approved with an application package that includes an environmental COSCO Shipping returns to black Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping posted profits of CNY191.7M ($31.29M) for the first three quarters this year, returning to black from the loss of CNY42.8M in the same period last year, according to its fiscal report yesterday. The company recorded revenue of CNY547.3M, down by 3.24% year on year, TSC Group wins jacking system order Hong Kong-listed TSC Group Holdings today said its subsidiary Zhengzhou TSC Offshore Equipment had secured a jacking system order from Guangxin Shipbuilding & Heavy Industry (GSHI). GSHI is notably one of the major enterprises in China that specialises in the research and manufacture of offshore Beijing to raise resource tax for oil and gas China will raise a resource tax on crude oil and natural gas while imposing a new resource tax on coal starting 1 December this year, the Chinese Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced. The resource tax for crude oil and natural gas will be increased from the current Storm damage ships set to leave Australia All three ships damaged during a storm at Port Botany on Tuesday night were equipped with standard mooring lines and equipment appropriate for their vessels type, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority reports. The lines issue is one AMSA normally refers to the port authority responsible, as the Korea Eximbank offers $170M loan to Oceanbulk The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has offered a $170M loan to Greece-based Oceanbulk Container after the company signed a $680M contract with Korean shipbuilder Hyundai HI (HHI) for the purchase of eight container vessels. The loan is part of the bank's efforts to help finance

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Cheoy Lee delivers two more crewboats to Swissco IMO to review BWMS testing guidelines Nam Cheong books orders for new AHTS design Ebola case health worker quarantined on cruise ship $1 million penalty in oil platform pollution case NSRP project aims to reduce weld distortion

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Port of Seattle expects gains in 2015 cruise season numbers Port of Los Angeles releases September container numbers Portland Airport advisory board sets public meeting for Oct. 22 Oregon Iron Works nets contract for San Francisco transit center work US rail freight traffic sees higher weekly total

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Lower oil prices could halve very large gas carriers' rates Downtrend could discourage new drilling, says Avance boss The Week on Wall Street \| October 17 Shipping's Letter from America Shipowners win ballast water battle Regulators agree to review technology approval guidelines to ease owners' system reliability fears Ports can benefit from carriers' efforts to carve out a niche, says Peel Ports Smart terminals will tap container firms' attempts to differentiate their services, says Liverpool operator Why the bell tolls for a fourth-quarter dry bulk recovery Owners combat a triple-whammy of oversupply, slow growth and commodity trade curbs Why shipping should fear a private equity exit Family firms may be better placed to operate and maintain quality ships The transpacific east coast trade may be tomorrow's box battlefield BIMCO expects Panama Canal expansion, port upgrades and cascading to put pressure on freight rates Bunker prices provide relief for capesize owners But cheaper fuel will not be the fourth-quarter game changer the segment needs When it comes to shipbuilding, be careful what you wish for Groundbreaking designs can have hidden pitfalls as tonnage passes into new hands Many investors don't understand shipping's complex dynamics, says Coustas Owner urges tougher entry barriers to protect it from 'substandard' competitors

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
LA-Long Beach congestion pushing up outbound spot truck rates Congestion and delays at the largest U.S. port complex are pushing up outbound spot market truck rates from the Los Angeles-Long Beach market, according to DAT Solutions. As containers and shipments back up on the docks and in warehouses, outbound spot rates from the region are "atypically high," said Mark Montague,... DAT: Spot truck rates kept stable by falling fuel costs U.S. spot market truck rates remained stable last week despite a 5 percent drop in spot freight demand from the previous week, according to load-matching service DAT Solutions. The national average dry van spot truckload rate remained $2.03 per mile in the week ending Oct. 11, DAT said, flat from the... Truck capacity shortages changing US spot market dynamics An analysis of recent lane-by-lane trucking activity in the U.S. turns on their heads some assumptions about spot market load boards and how they're used by carriers. Slightly more than half - 52.7 percent - of spot market truck moves facilitated by DAT load boards in September were outbound head-haul moves,... Quick180 box-match service signs Maersk Quick180, a new online service that matches exporters needing a container with importers who have an unloaded box they want to get rid of, has signed Maersk Line as a participant. Meanwhile, Quick 180 has added a new wrinkle to its service offering with the launch of Quick180 Plus, which allows... Hong Kong container volume dips for third straight month Port of Hong Kong has seen year-over-year container volume growth decelerate for three consecutive months. Numbers from the Marine Department of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region show Hong Kong handled throughput of 1.8 million TEUs in September, down 7.3 percent from September 2013. Hong Kong's year-to-date volume totals 16.8 million... Mexico Shipments Made Simple With the cost of manufacturing rising in Asia, many companies are turning to Mexico as they re-think their global supply chain strategies. Today's shippers are sending more freight across the U.S./Mexico border as they expand their operations and customer base in Mexico. Working across the border is a challenge and... ILWU action disrupts work at Portland's Terminal 6 An on-again, off-again dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and ICTSI, operator of Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland, Oregon, once again shut down the port's only container terminal for two days this week. A spokesperson for ICTSI said Thursday that the terminal was shut down for two... Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Oct. 17 Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in October and November, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Europe CMA CGM hopes to boost rates on shipments from Asia, including Japan, Southeast Asia and Bangladesh, to North Europe by $850... SCFI: GRI boosts rates in trans-Pacific; Europe, Med rates slide Full-size chartTrans-Pacific carriers received a small boost from a planned Oct. 15 rate increase this week, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index shows. The SCFI showed rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 13.1 percent, or $248 per 40-foot container, this week to $2,139. It was the first gain on... Far East-Europe spot rates hit new low for year Spot freight rates on the Far East-North Europe route have sunk to $705 per 20-foot container, down $33 on the previous week to a new low for the year. The decline, on the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, represents a failure by ocean carriers to push through planned mid-October general rate increases... Foxx touts PNCT expansion, US transport investment Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx used a ceremony highlighting the expansion of Port Newark Container Terminal to put in a plug for an Obama administration proposal to spend $302 billion over the next four years on transport infrastructure. Foxx said the U.S. freight network needs more investments such as a $14.8 million... Considering China's Warehousing Options Pursuing warehouse solutions in China is a strategic move for companies hoping to cut costs by shipping directly to end customers. In this paper, we'll discuss the benefits of overseas warehousing, potential challenges, and implementation strategies to help companies determine if a China warehouse solution is the right enhancement to...

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
MPP adrift off Canada A Russian multipurpose ship (MPP) is reportedly adrift off the western Canadian coast. Tankers rebound 'has legs' Evercore Partners sees robust fundamentals in the tanker space despite concerns over demand. IMO to review BWMS rules The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to review ballast water management system (BWMS) type-approval guidelines that have drawn complaints from shipowner groups. Staying safe We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. LMG wins ferry work Norwegian designer LMG Marin is developing new ferries for Port of Tallinn's new islands transport contract. Rongsheng loss hits $549m Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries has racked up losses of CNY 3.36bn ($549m) so far this year as it seeks to refinance loans. IOPC Funds win Gard battle High Court in London rules against P&I club in long running Nissos Amorgos battle. Belize blocks Ebola nurse Passengers have been kept on a Carnival cruiseship off Belize after a Texas nurse was isolated on board following possible contact with a patient who died of Ebola in the US. Greek officer remanded An Anangel Maritime Services officer has been remanded in custody in Norway while police continue a murder investigation. Rodgers set on Wall Street Paddy Rodgers has confirmed tanker giant Euronav retains an appetite for a stock listing in the US when global market conditions become more favourable. Ferry out of action A Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship is out of action until next year after developing an electrical problem. Mermaid unites units Mermaid Marine Australia is bringing together its global operations under a new name after taking over Singapore's Jaya Holdings. Eimskip gets tough Icelandic owner Eimskip is ready to call in the police in a growing row over dawn raids on the company's offices last year. Euronav on the rise Euronav shares shifted into a forward gear today after the tanker owner reported a strong start to the fourth quarter. Pan Ocean settles again Shipowner Spar Shipping and Dong-A Tanker are among the creditors to have been handed shares in restructured Pan Ocean's latest debt-for-equity swap. Chinese orders jump Orders for new ships have surged at Chinese yards in the first three quarters, as deliveries have dropped. Bibby fixes floatel Bibby Maritime of the UK has secured a new charter for a recently refurbished floating accommodation vessel (floatel). Subsea 7 spends again Oslo-listed offshore giant Subsea 7 has put another $19.4m towards buying back its bonds. Evercore upgrades DHT Evercore has raised its rating for DHT Holdings describing it as "well positioned to benefit from an improving crude tanker market environment." Nam Cheong books twelve Nam Cheong has secured letters of intent (LOI) for the supply of twelve anchor handlers either for sale or on long term charter. Aegean in share buyback Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has authorized a new $20m share repurchase program to buy back its stock over the next two years. Korean's eye APL arm CJ Korea Express has said it is considering a possible acquisition of Singapore's APL Logistics, according to a regulatory filing.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
LTL growth likely to decelerate over winter Cathay Pacific sees cargo growth in September Politicians visit N.J. port, advocate more infrastructure investment Poll finds public opposes HOS rollback IMO to review ballast management system guidelines Pistole to retire from TSA Report: Poor transport investment costs U.S. 900,000 jobs Cyber security firm details threat to maritime industry Container spot rates are mixed bag FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Ship full of bunker cargo adrift off BC coast Has 500 tonnes of bunker fuel and 60 tonnes of diesel as cargo, reports say. ECSA: Keep European CO2 monitoring scheme simple A straightforward tool will make it 'easily adaptable' to the global version by IMO. Shipowners' Association: 'We don't like ECAs' Managing director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association says they cause 'trade distortion'. New lubricants in Nicaragua Product offers better protection for marine engines, company claims. Further discussions on harmonising LNG bunkering standards Singapore in talks with Antwerp Port Authority, Port of Rotterdam and Port of Zeebrugge. Rotterdam dockers call for 'serious dialogue' Over job loss concerns from new, automated terminals. US Coast Guard in discussions to tighten ECA enforcement All vessels entering the North American ECA have been boarded 'at least once'. LNG bunkering 'possible' within short-time frame Infrastructure is already in place, says General Manager of BG Group. Scrubber take-up may be higher than previously thought Consultant gives new estimate. US shipyard to push own 'eco' product tanker design Will meet Tier-III emission standards. Singapore tests oil spill response capability Singapore needs to stay vigilant as the world's top bunkering port, says authority. Supplier's declaration on BDN to be reviewed IMO meeting agrees that new text should be proposed with a view to amend MARPOL Annex VI appendix accordingly. Low sulphur fuel availability review may begin in 2016 Earlier start of review to determine timing of global 0.50% sulphur cap has little support, says report to MEPC 67. DFDS: Scrubber installations 'a necessity' 95% of DFDS' operations are inside ECAs. Shell set for ultra-low sulphur bunker fuel launch New fuel type claims to reduce technical risks seen with distillate switchover. Aegean upbeat over growth prospects Rolls out share buy back programme. Hambantota port in bunker stem record Supply was conducted through World Fuel Services Singapore.

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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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