BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

May 21, 2014

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UN agency okays steps to mandatory box weigh-ins over shipper opposition Vietnam cheaper and better, say manufacturers who will stay despite riots Jiangsu's Zhenjiang cargo volume up 7.5pc to 8.9 million tonnes in 4 months Shandong's quarterly trade with Japan declines 1.1pc to US$5.22 billion Panama's four new lock gates at sea aboard heavy lift ship from Italy US shippers lose millions over winter rail freight, truck shortage Railways save Britain US$2.5 billion a year by relieving roads: study DHL trendicator study says big changes coming to logistics industry Lost Malaysian jet prompts ICAO, IATA to fast track flight tracking China Eastern cargo selects Unisys Logistics Management System Brazil Post plans to buy minority stake in cargo airline

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MAY 20, 2014
Emirates Logistics India launches Air Freight division EU unhappy with Philippines' maritime training & monitoring standards Indian Register of Shipping announces three new senior appointments TT Club announces strong financial results & maintains AM Best A- (Excellent) rating BPCL to import 7 mt of crude from Kuwait & UAE in 2014-15 Gold jewellery exports up 14.69 pc in April Mango exports to US likely to surge on rising demand Kamarajar Port planning SEZ on 650-acre area Suyog Merchandise Shipping proficiently clears heavy cargo at Mundra Port Adani Enterprises' Q4 net profit surges to INR 2,847 cr. AIAI signs MoU with Bahrain Chamber to promote bilateral trade EU rep to India feels retrospective taxation & GAAR provisions ward off investors Exports of fuel products up, but agri & engg dull in a decade Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on solar cell imports INR turns weak after four-day rise on fresh dollar buying

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Port of Dunkirk issues invitation to submit expression of... Rhine-Neckar shuttle now running five times per week Continued cargo growth in Hong Kong United Wagon Company sets up tank car production First Dreamliner for Air Canada Three senior appointments from India EIB supports construction of Beskyd railway tunnel IJS Global gets new owner FPS launches temp-controlled LCL to Dubai and Japan Gebrüder Weiss expands Wels site TWS reinforces staff Demand for commercial vehicles rising in Europe Giant pandas flying today with MASkargo Fercam will Kundennähe Türkei investiert in die Schiene ADPC maritime training centre certified by Lloyd's Register

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MAY 20, 2014
U.K. shipyard to build two harbor ferries for Malta Wind Server gets its legs at Nordic Yards Cummins offers emergency genset for offshore applications May 20, 2014 Carnival expanding its presence in Australasia cruise market Rolls-Royce to support Mercy Ships Damen Brest books tenth LNG carrier repair contract BW Group goes on tanker buying binge BAE Norfolk gets $12.3 million more for Mason job

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MAY 20, 2014
Port of Tacoma releases container numbers for April Requests for TIGER grants far exceed program allotment Port of Olympia names winners of annual Chowder Challenge event AMERICAN EMPRESS riverboat to call Vancouver Landing home Maritime Administration changing makeup of National Security office

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MAY 20, 2014
UACC returns to Straits Tankers pool Middle Eastern owner places four long range one product tankers in pool Teekay Offshore shoots for a $250m bond Price talk for coupon is around 6% Being led down the road to ship automation Industry is already taking the first steps to accepting unmanned ships Shippers' leader welcomes container weight check agreement GSF's Chris Welsh pleased with IMO compromise 'We're changing the face of shipbroking' Will Braemar's dominance create problems for the new merged company Braemar ACM? Talis acquires fifth bulk carrier Deal takes private equity-owned fleet to five STX O&S returns to the black South Korean yard in recovery mode after being taken over by lenders ICTSI gets Beijing's nod to take over Yantai terminal Philippines company joins restructuring of North China port BW Group buys 10 chemical tankers Expansion continues with two secondhand vessels and eight newbuildings M&S backs out of London Gateway development UK retailer decides not to develop 900,000 sq ft distribution centre at port's logistics park Braemar acquires ACM Shipping Deal will give ACM shareholders 28% of merged company

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MAY 20, 2014
Jaccar Holdings bids for Bourbon Jacques de Chateauvieux-led investment company Jaccar Holdings will launch its bid for control of listed French offshore vessel operator Bourbon today. The offer, first announced on 17 March, is set to run until 23 June and hinges on whether Luxembourg-based Jaccar can increase its existing 26% Braemar and ACM outline merger plans Shipping service companies Braemar and ACM have today confirmed they are merging. The merged companies, to be branded Braemar ACM" with comprise of approximately 420 brokers worldwide and is expected to be up and running by the end of July. The merger will be a "great fit" providing many new ZIM strikes $3Bn restructuring deal ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has finalised the terms of its $3Bn financial restructuring plan, including a $1.4Bn debt equity conversion with its creditors, after complex and protracted negotiations. The Israeli container shipping company, owned by the industrial holding company Israel U-Ming's Q1 income soars Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport, a bulk shipper and member of the Far Eastern Group, has announced TWD360.39M ($12M) in net income over the first quarter of 2014, up more than 80% from TWD197.54M in the same quarter of 2013. Higher freight rates during the past two quarters triggered the surge in Tsuneishi secures Santoku Senpaku options Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding has clinched an order for two Kamsarmax bulker options from returning family-owned Japanese shipowner and operator Santoku Senpaku. The two 81,552dwt 'eco' bulkers - each with an overall length of 229m, beam 32.26m, depth 20m, and draught 14.4m - are scheduled Weak tanker rates lifted by Asia-Pacific Continuing growth in Asia-Pacific products trade is brightening the outlook for the tanker market, currently weak for both crude carriers and product tankers, say shipping analysts and brokers. "Spot earnings in the MR [medium-range] market have been fairly disappointing this year," said E A Gibson, Royal opening for DP World's Brisbane auto terminal DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed Sulayem flew to Australia from Dubai for the grand opening of Brisbane's third semi-automated terminal today. The AUD$250M ($232M) terminal features automated stacking cranes and state-of-the-art operating and control systems. Under the new system, dockworkers operate UK competition authority prepares new MyFerryLink ban The UK Competition and Markets Authority has said that it intends to give Eurotunnel-backed English Channel ferry operation MyFerryLink six months to close its Dover-Calais service. The authority, which last month succeeded the Competition Commission, said today that it was provisionally confirming BW to buy 10 chemical tankers BW Group will buy 10 chemical tankers comprising two ships built in 2008 and 2010, and eight newbuildings to be delivered between 2015 and 2018 from Stream Tankers. The two chemical tankers are from Japanese shipyards Fukuoka Shipbuilding and Shitanoe Shipbuilding. The newbuildings are being built Taiwanese steelmakers on US anti-dumping duties list Anti-dumping duties were levied on Taiwanese non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) manufacturers by the US Department of Commerce last week. Leicong Industrial, a Chungli-based steelmaker, was ordered to pay an anti-dumping tariff of 52.23%, the highest among the Taiwanese firms in the case, Offshore business is 'long-term plus' for Korean shipbuilders South Korea's Hyundai HI, Samsung HI and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering will keep taking orders for offshore production facilities as high per-unit prices for large offshore projects, particularly production equipment, are their best options. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young Soo said VLGC rates continue decline Freight rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers continue to decline as the tonnage supply grows. The Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark Ras Tanura-Chiba rate at $78.938/tonne, a $1.062 drop from yesterday. Current bunker prices in Fujairah, UAE, which works out to $60,309/day, is still Chinese yards' new orders up 160% in Jan-April Chinese shipyards' new orders surged 160% year on year to 30.3Mdwt in the first four months in 2014, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said today. During the same period, the newbuilding orders placed at Chinese yards for exports rose 174% y/y to 29.0Mdwt. The orderbook Braemar and ACM outline merger plans Shipping service companies Braemar and ACM have today confirmed they are merging. The merged companies, to be branded Braemar ACM with comprise of approximately 420 brokers worldwide and is expected to be up and running by the end of July. The merger will be a "great fit" Intra-Asia paraxylene shipments weaken long-haul trade Growing paraxylene (PX) exports from Northeast Asia to China are contributing to the fast growth of intra-Asia coastal trade, but they are undermining long-haul seaborne trade, according to Drewry's recently published Chemical Forecaster report. China's consumption of PX has emerged as a key driver Adani takes over Dhamra Port for $917M Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone told local stock exchanges today that it has closed the Rs 5,500 crore ($917M) deal to take over Dhamra port on India's east coast. APSEZ executed a definitive agreement with two promoters of Dhamra Port Company Limited - L&T Infrastructure Development Projects Japan yard orders down again Japanese shipbuilders saw orders dropping both year on year and month on month in March, suggesting that their recovery may be peaking. Having seen orders languishing before 2013 due to a strong yen, their fortunes have been recovering since the pro-business premier Shinzo Abe returned to power in Tallinn opens new cruise quay Estonia's Port of Tallin welcomed the 330m Royal Princess, the largest cruise ship ever to visit the country, along with her 3,000 passengers when economic affairs and communications minister Urve Palo officially opened the quay on Saturday, 16 May. Costing €9.34M, the new quay "was the port's French pupils to use Kongsberg engine room simulator French maritime vocational school Lycée Maritime Jacques Cassard in Nantes will use Kongsberg Maritime's advanced engine room simulator to train its students on marine engine operations from 750kW to at least 3000kW engineer level. Instructors have free reign to create engine failure scenarios based

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MAY 20, 2014
Zim Launches New US Gulf-Brazil Service Zim is launching a new U.S. Gulf-Brazil direct service in cooperation with Mediterranean Shipping Co. as part of a streamlined inter-Americas operation. The new service and two upgraded services, which launch in mid-June, will cut transit times, add sailings and boost port coverage, the Israeli carrier said. Zim is cooperating with MSC... Cyber-Warfare Cyber-warfare. The word causes shudders throughout the e-tailing business, and you need to look no further than Target, Michaels and Neiman Marcus for the latest examples of significant consumer data theft. Unfortunately, cybersecurity and the thought of data being compromised haven't caused as much concern among other businesses. For those... New Bajio-Chicago Service to Tap Cross-Border Growth U.S. and Mexican shippers later this month will gain better access to manufacturing growth in central Mexico through a joint service operated by BNSF Railway and Ferromex, the latest railroad partnership forged to tap growing cross-border trade. The five-days-a-week service will link Ferromex's intermodal terminal at the inland port of Guanajuato... Four-Year High in US Shipper Optimism Regarding Freight Growth U.S. shippers haven't been this optimistic about volume growth in the coming 12 months since The Hurt Locker won the Academy Award for Best Picture and an Icelandic volcano disrupted flights to and from Europe. Shippers surveyed by Wolfe Research in March and April on average expect their volume to rise... Best Practices for Shipping Perishable Goods Coast-to-Coast The food industry has made great strides in bringing perishable goods from the West Coast to East Coast markets in a safe and timely fashion. Yet even with today's network of refrigerated rail cars, trucks, and intermodal containers, shippers of fresh produce, frozen foods, temperature-sensitive liquids, and other perishable goods... Robust April Imports Point To ILWU Impact Robust April imports through several U.S. ports are at least partly related to initial effects of shippers accelerating import shipments to avoid potential disruption at West Coast ports tied to longshore labor negotiations. Fifty-one percent of respondents to a quarterly survey of shippers by Wolfe Research, which conducts investment research, "have... Hapag-Lloyd Commits to IPO in 2015 Hapag-Lloyd, currently preparing to take over Chile's CSAV, has committed to a stock market flotation of the enlarged ocean carrier in 2015. The Hamburg-based carrier's shareholders have signed a binding agreement to float the newly formed company next year, according to TUI, the German tourism group, which has a 22 percent... Hamburg Outperforms Sluggish Rivals Rotterdam, Antwerp The Port of Hamburg's container traffic grew by a market-beating 8 percent in the first quarter, as the port moved up on Europe's top box hub, Rotterdam, and widened its lead over third-ranked Antwerp. Germany's largest port handled 2.4 million 20-foot-equivalent units through March 31, with China and Hong Kong accounting... Southern Asian Hub Ports Invest in a Bigger Future Transshipment hubs in South and Southeast Asia are pouring investment into expanding facilities and adding new equipment to handle the increasing size of container vessels, the new alliance groupings and steadily improving trade. Malaysia's Port of Tanjung Pelepas is investing $430 million as it prepares for the arrival of the P3...

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MAY 20, 2014
$250m cruise commitment Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is investing $250m to elevate its fleet to the levels of its newest ships, the Norwegian Breakaway and its biggest vessel yet the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Getaway delivered in January. TOO builds warchest Tanker and FPSO owner Teekay Offshore Partners (TOO) is selling new notes to pay for existing newbuildings and to fund future fleet expansion. Jaya pays off loan Singapore's Jaya Holdings has paid off debt obligations as part of its takeover by Mermaid Marine Australia. Devil in ditched plan The Liberal Government says it will upgrade existing passenger ferries rather than allow TT-Line to buy two freight-only ships for the Bass Strait crossing, and the change in plan is angering Tasmanian farmers and food exporters. Braemar to quit church, shares fall Shipbroker Braemar Shipping Services is to move later this summer from its distinctive home in a central London church to bigger offices after its forthcoming merger with London rival ACM Shipping. In and out at GOS India's Global Offshore Services (GOS) has performed a quick S&P deal on an accommodation barge. Swanland action call Britain's RMT is calling for those responsible for the loss of the 3,150-dwt Swanland off Wales in November 2011 to be prosecuted, and for the government to take action to prevent any repetition. Solstad strengthens Norway's Solstad Offshore has increased first quarter earnings as revenue increased. Zim goes to Brazil Israeli container line Zim is launching a new service to enhance links between South America and the US Gulf. Eitzen Chem takes a hit Eitzen Chemical, the Oslo-listed tanker firm which is struggling with a heavy debt overhang, has reported first quarter earnings that were heavily impacted by bad weather. Dover ferry ban upheld The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will bar Eurotunnel ferries from Dover before the end of 2014. Braemar earnings cut UK broking group Braemar Shipping Services has posted reduced annual profit on the day it announced a merger with compatriot ACM. BW buys ten more BW Group just can't seem to stop buying tankers, it seems, following the disclosure Tuesday that it had agreed to acquire another ten. One injured in blast A crew member has been severely injured in a boiler explosion on a Yang Ming containership. PRGN plots buyback Greek bulker operator Paragon Shipping announced plans to repurchase shares Monday evening after turning in a first-quarter loss. Brokers agree merger UK-listed shipbrokers Braemar Shipping Services and ACM Shipping announced Tuesday that they intend to merge. Ferry double for Exeter UK shipyard Exeter Maritime Services (EMS) has won a contract to build two ferries for a Maltese owner. Paragon sheds boxship Paragon Shipping of Greece has offloaded a post-panamax containership under construction at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China. Nigerian cash untouched A $308m fund aimed at boosting Nigeria's shipping industry has yet to be handed out to owners. Carnival's Asia pivot US president Barack Obama is having one and now it appears so is Micky Arison - an Asian pivot that is. Vallianz back for more Vallianz Holdings has returned to the bond market for a second fund raiser in less than three months. California dreaming The two major US west coast ports have both seen April container volumes increase by 10% compared to a year ago. Aloha! Cargo shipments between Honolulu and other Hawaiian islands appear to be on the rise.

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MAY 20, 2014
SeaIntel: G6 will require ports to handle more containers per ship SeaIntel says the ships of the carriers in the new G6 Alliance will spend 3.4 percent more time in port, but increase average vessel capacity 8 percent when compared to the New World Alliance and Grand alliances. Expeditors outlines new strategy Peter Rose's early departure from the board of Expeditors International may have come as a surprise, but in comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission, company officials present the outline of a company undergoing a change in outlook. LaHood joins infrastructure firm Paris-based infrastructure firm Meridiam has hired former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as a senior adviser. ZIM details Latin America, Caribbean services Cargolux adds Hong Kong-Ohio frequency Amerijet launches domestic freighter service Descartes releases driver's license compliance program U.S. sees progress in ag exports to Mexico Air Canada flies first Boeing 787 Washington Notebook: Inchcape loses protest of U.S. Navy award to competitor IMO approves container weight verification changes The Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO on Monday approved changes to the Safety of Life at Sea convention that will require verification of container weights as a condition for loading packed export containers aboard ships. Survey: Ex-Im Bank clients satisfied Hapag-Lloyd plans IPO for 2015 IMO offers guidance on navigating straits

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MAY 20, 2014
IMO committee urged to make fuel quality risk 'top priority' Secretary General tells MSC the issue is 'really serious' and deserves special consideration. Prices lack direction across Europe In Rotterdam, 380 cSt hadn't moved from Monday's level. Bad weather drove-up operator's bunker consumption Debt-burdened Eitzen Chemical records more losses. Shipowner takes up fuel efficient option BW Group's CEO sees the sense in buying eco tonnage. IFO prices fall in Fujairah Little movement in Suez. Bunker conference for Hong Kong Chinese bonded bunker companies expected to attend event. Tax on fuel oil exports could hit production Russian minister acknowledges that primary oil refining could fall. Owner faces charges over slow response to bunker leak Shipping company pays 'compensatory damages' to local fishermen. US port preparing for increased traffic Three 'super post-Panamax' shore cranes have arrived for installation at the Port Newark Container Terminal. Indian shipowner banks on slow-steaming to cut costs SCI likely to make a loss for 2014. Bunker prices largely down at Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. New customer for Alfa Laval's scrubbers Four RoRo vessels to be retrofitted with hybrid systems. Titan court proceedings at Bermuda face new delay Hearing at Supreme Court of Bermuda adjourned to July 11, 2014. Evergas orders more integrated LNG fuel supply systems Firm has extended orders for LNG/Multigas Carriers at Chinese yard. East China fuel oil imports down as bunker demand falls Imports of fuel oil to east China are expected to fall by 46.7% in May. Piraeus-based firm receives 'eco-type' tonnage Vessel is first to join fleet after firm's restructuring, says CEO.

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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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