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BRIEFS

October 23, 2014

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TSA carriers to levy range of charges to cover costly low-sulphur fuel CKYHE Alliance tells US, EU and Chinese regulators of intended co-operation Long Beach waives three days demurrage in recognition of high congestion Singapore exports up 0.2pc as European intake declines 3.6pc, US up 1.1pc Hanjin boosts Asia-South Africa services by taking slots on two loops CN posts 21pc hike in Q3 profit to US$760 million as revenues rise 16pc Panalpina profit up 1pc to US$1.23 billion in first 9 months of 2014 CP rail posts 26pc quarterly profit hike to US$356 million, revenue up 9pc Kansas City Southern profit up 16pc on 9pc increase in revenue Port of Brunswick cargo volumes rise 11.6pc in FY2014 Surprise costs, on-time delivery failure said biggest risks to profit, sales 4G phone connectivity soon extends to northern seas off Norway Pudong September cargo volume up 20pc to record 134,322 tonnes Lufthansa Cargo expands in Tunis, Lagos, Bogata in the winter season Dual customs proposal could boost cargo at Brownsville airport Mumbai, India's biggest cargo airport, proves to be a running disaster

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Scania delivers 150th tipper in India Activ Cars takes action for the environment Jessica Heinz to give Dematic's marketing a boost BBC Chartering with dedicated project terminal in Houston DB - a role model for climate protection IAG Cargo enhances quality and augments offers Fiege takes over e-commerce services for Jack Wolfskin Cargo climbs in Long Beach South African is Fiata's young freight forwarder of the year Eurotunnel records Q3 traffic and revenue increase ECG conference confirms that change is the only constant Iata forecast shows improved outlook for air cargo Ebola impact on container shipping

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
DFDS could make 20 people redundant by Christmas Carsten Jensen, DFDS senior vice president responsible for UK business, has confirmed that the Danish ferry company is considering "potential" closure of a department at its White Cliffs Business Park office in Whitfield, near Dover. Quoted by news agency KentOnline, Jensen stated: "I can confirm Mutriba joins KOTC fleet Classification society ClassNK has completed work on the 31,445GT product tanker Mutriba - built by Hyundai Mipo for the Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) and now officially delivered to KOTC at a ceremony held in Kuwait. Mutriba is the fourth and final medium range product tanker to be constructed BHP coal, iron ore production up Mining company BHP Billiton reported a 25% increase in metallurgical coal production to 13Mt, with iron ore up 15% to 62Mt compared with the same quarter last year, according to its September quarterly results released today. The miner attributes the new record iron ore output in part to a higher NGOs call for Myanmar port project halt The Dawei port development project in Myanmar should be stopped while problems in the project's early stages are dealt with, an alliance of NGOs said in Bangkok. Environmental degradation and illegal extraction of resources, as well as land seizures and enforcement relocations, were detailed in the Likelihood of MH370 debris washing up remote Floating debris washing up on Australian beaches is still being reported to officials and inspected, the Australian Transport Safety Authority reported in its weekly MH370 update today. However, none has proven to be related to the missing Boeing 777. Speaking with IHS Maritime, Mick Kinley, CEO Samsung to use robots for LNG ship cleaning South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) will use underwater robots for cleaning the hulls of LNG vessels. The world's second-largest shipbuilder announced: "We have developed the robots and completed the performance testing. The robot will start its cleaning work from this November." China completes DP3 system development China's Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) on Monday announced it had completed the development of the Dynamic Position 3 (DP3) system, the highest level of current DP systems. Named "Best Sea Assembly Institute (BSA)", this system is the first developed by China that can meet the requirements NYK receives approval for ballast water management system Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) received approval from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for its ballast water management system, SKY-System, on 21 October. NYK group company Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co Ltd has developed the system with Chinese financial leasing company urges box ship investment Bank of Communication Financial Leasing will emphasise investment in containerships that have secured charterparties at current stage. The Chinese financial leasing company's focus on containership investment and ownership will not materialise without relevant charterparties, Xiuzhi Fang, general Havila interims firm on strong AHTS market Havila Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel operator, has reported an increase in 3Q14 net profit on a strong AHTS market. Group net profit in the third quarter rose to NK72.1M ($12.4M) from NK67.0M in the same period last year as revenues increased to NK497.0M from NK398.5M. In

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Captain held by Nigerian pirates sues ECO and Chevron Scrubbers mean likely changes to bunker delivery notes Two large hybrid ferries to have CRP propulsion Matson to pay $1 million in molasses spill plea deal MEPC correspondence group will look at fuel quality

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
CKYHE Alliance announces plan to expand service to U.S. trades G6 Alliance plans suspension of Asia to U.S. West Coast run ATA truck tonnage index stays level during September Transpacific Stabilization Agreement changing low-sulfur fuel charge formula Boeing marks groundbreaking for Everett composite wing center

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Jones Act tanker sells for around $155m Sale price seen as high, so too is charter rates ILO agrees seafarer health and safety guidelines Spending 'not cost but investment', UN body claims Busan New Container Terminal to add 700,000 teu capacity Venture poised to have handling capacity of 2.5m teu per year by mid-2015 Winter sailing cancellations stack up Maersk Line and G6 announce further cancellations on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trade lanes Teichert extends contract at Lloyd Fonds But Seeler steps down for political role Golar LNG issues shares to tempt staff to stay Golar undergoing major transformation and needs to retain personnel Shipping needs to set itself ambitious goals, says Madsen DNV GL chief predicts industry will be surprised by pace of change Aqaba dockers' unions agree to halt strikes Port workers walked out last week and in July amid collective-bargaining talks China's growing thirst for oil could bring winter boost for VLCCs September figures suggest that Beijing is taking full advantage of falling prices Moody's maintains Sovcomflot rating State-owned tanker company escapes Russia bond downgrade November loading dates to offer shot in the arm for VLCC market Expectation of earnings boost for November loading programme California congestion fails to halt rise in box traffic Long Beach posts highest September volumes for seven years, following impressive Los Angeles figures Port of Hamburg launches Ebola checks German gateway will quarantine ships if inspections spot seafarers with symptoms Fourth quarter brings solid earnings for crude tankers Three weeks in, owners of spot market tonnage draw comfort from cheaper bunker fuel Free trade deal may axe contentious tariffs on Australian coal shipments to China Canberra hopes the FTA will end Beijng's punitive curbs on exports of thermal and metallurgical coal BHP Billiton forges ahead with its 290m tonnes iron ore target Pilbara production volumes rise as the mining giant seeks to 'maximise value' from infrastructure Investec talks to German banks about box-fleet divestment Specialist banker targets container-asset finance

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Japan's trade surplus with US grows Japan's trade surplus with the United States expanded for the first time in eight months in September on a year-over-year basis, as exports posted relatively strong growth despite a decline in auto shipments, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Japanese Finance Ministry today. Japan's exports to the U.S. rose... US, China trade groups work to ease apparel, footwear shipments The American Apparel & Footwear Association and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and Apparel today signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at easing U.S.-China shipments of fashion products in both directions. The MOU will facilitate the exchange of trade and investment information between the two... Dockworkers strike over APMT terminal agreement in Costa Rica Dockworkers in Costa Rica walked off the job today, continuing a long battle over a proposed container terminal operated by APM Terminals with a strike. Union leaders described the strike as "indefinite." The union, which represents workers working at terminal overseen by the Atlantic Port Authority (JAPDEVA), had threatened a strike... Construction begins on Crowley LNG-powered ship Construction on Crowley's two vessels powered by liquefied natural gas began today, with the first of the pair slated for delivery in second-quarter 2017 and the second expected later that year. The vessels, which will be able to carry up to 2,400 20-foot equivalent units and nearly 400 vehicles, will replace... Truck tonnage flat on retail weakness, factory strength A key indicator of trucking activity was flat in September compared to August, reflecting decreased demand in hauling for retailers but increased business from factories. The unchanged seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage provided by the American Trucking Associations comes after the index rose 1.6 percent to a record high in August.... DP World's automated Jebel Ali terminal services first ship Photo courtesy of DP WorldDP World's newest Jebel Ali terminal received its first vessel call today, paving the way for the automated terminal to become fully operational next year. The APL Phoenix arrived in DP's prized Container Terminal 3, an $850 million project that the terminal operator says will be the... Equipment finance index rockets as businesses increase capital spending Equipment financing activity skyrocketed in September, rising 31 percent from August and 21 percent year-over-year, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association said. The sharp rise in the ELFA's Monthly Leasing and Finance Index in September reflects strong industrial, transportation and construction demand for commercial equipment. The ELFA MLFI-25 index measures the... British shippers, forwarders confront peak-season truck driver shortage British freight forwarders and shippers are struggling with a trans-Atlantic problem: a shortage of skilled truck drivers. A severe shortage of heavy-duty truck drivers could "wreak havoc" with deliveries this holiday season, the British International Freight Association warns. An earlier, stronger-than-expected peak season with high container and trailer volumes is making... Diversions from LA-LB could benefit CN Canadian National Railway said today that congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex could cause U.S. shippers to divert cargo to western Canadian ports in three weeks, giving the railroad more intermodal business. U.S. shippers' diversion of cargo to the Metro Port Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert to... IATA: Air freight will grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018 Air cargo volume will grow 4.1 percent annually through 2018, according to recently released forecast from the International Air Transport Association. Though the market hasn't declined, the freight sector averaged growth of under 1 percent each year since 2011 The expected compound annual growth over 4 percent is a boon for... Fixing the LA-LB mess For a while, it was looking like 2014 was going well for Los Angeles-Long Beach. But as is often the case, things can change quickly in this industry, and the situation at the largest port complex in the Americas definitely looks different now. Earlier this year, the adjacent ports were attracting... Trans-Pacific carriers still navigating tumultuous GRI waters General rate increases in the trans-Pacific count on participation from all carriers to be successful, and are hurt when one carrier or several discount prices on the eve of a hike, Transpacific Stabilization Agreement executive administrator Brian Conrad says. Perhaps, that is the reason that general rate increases by the 15... FMCSA pumps $1 million into driver training programs for US veterans Federal regulators will spend $1 million to help U.S. military veterans train for careers behind the wheel and alleviate what trucking companies say is a growing shortage of skilled drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will provide $1 million in grant money to nine technical and community colleges to bolster... CP CEO Harrison makes case for rail industry consolidation Canadian Pacific Railway CEO E. Hunter Harrison yesterday struck back at critics of potential rail industry consolidation, saying U.S. regulators could approve a merger and service would improve as a result. During a phone call with analysts and media, Harrison said CP met with CSX Transportation three to four times to... Amsterdam, London Heathrow close freight gap on Paris, Frankfurt airports London - Amsterdam and London have closed the gap with Europe's top freight airports as pilot strikes at Lufthansa and Air France shrunk cargo traffic at their Frankfurt and Paris hubs. London Heathrow was the best performing top four airport in September, boosting freight traffic by 7.8 percent to 124,570 metric... CP builds on domestic intermodal growth Canadian Pacific Railway's domestic intermodal push keeps gaining steam, with volume jumping 19 percent year-over-year in the third quarter and demand sometimes even exceeding the railroad's capacity. The steep rise in the shipment of 53-foot containers more than made up for an 8 percent year-over-year decline in international intermodal traffic, as... Hamburg Süd takes steps to combat LA-LB congestion Hamburg Süd said it has taken steps to combat significant delays in vessel arrivals and departures at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as severe congestion at the largest port complex in the Americas has reached a new level of intensity. In a customer advisory obtained by JOC.com, Hamburg... Growing container volumes add to perfect storm in LA-Long Beach Big ships, a trucker shortage and a broken chassis system are cited as reasons for the massive current congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Now add heavy volumes to the list of culprits. September throughput at the largest port complex in the Americas rocketed upward after being...

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
American Phoenix takes flight A joint venture between MidOcean Marine and US compatriot Alterna Capital appears to have parted ways with a Jones Act product tanker. Transgas ponders renewal A leading operator is scouring the LPG market for second-hand tonnage after parting ways with one of its ageing gas-carriers. Captured captain sues Oil major Chevron and Edison Chouest Offshore (EOC) are the targets of a lawsuit filed by a captain who spent more than two weeks as the hostage of West African pirates. TSA claws back costs Asia to US container lines are tackling the cost of new cleaner fuel rules by upping a surcharge. Scorpio takes one more step Scorpio Bulkers has crossed another bridge en route to funding its vast newbuilding orderbook. Antwerp volumes up The key Belgian port of Antwerp has continued to see cargo throughput increase this year. Stifel dials down cape view A slack start to the fourth quarter has seen US investment bank Stifel slice its capesize rate estimates for the period in half. Matson pays for spill US container line Matson Navigation has pleaded guilty to two violations relating to the illegal discharge of more than 230,000 gallons of molasses at Honolulu harbour in 2013. No new ferry for now An Australian property developer has halted plans to fund a new passenger ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. Dry shares spike globally A jump in dry cargo shares in Oslo yesterday on the tail of a record rise in the capesize market has passed to stocks around the globe. Tankers boost Brightoil Hong Kong energy group Brightoil has seen annual earnings increase as it enjoyed the first full year of operation for its VLCCs and aframaxes. Buyers circle Perth Investors interested in Scotland's Perth Harbour have one month to submit their business plans. Strike ended in Aqaba Workers at Jordan's Aqaba Container Terminals (ACT) have ended their strike after reaching an agreement with the facility's operator APM Terminals. Arcadia on the hunt India's Arcadia Shipping is actively seeking second-hand acquisitions as it seeks to expand its fleet. HHI chops again Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has cut back the number of its business divisions as it seeks to turn around losses. GFI bid goes hostile BGC Partners has launched a hostile $675m all-cash bid for derivatives broker GFI Group, it emerged Wednesday. No fallout for SCF A downgrade of Russian government debt will have no impact on state-owned shipowner SCF Group (Sovcomflot), Moody's says. Stena ferry breaks free Tugs had to retrieve a Stena Line ferry in Belfast after a storm snapped its moorings. Iran needs FPSO Iran needs a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel to unlock a southern oil field. JMU wins ferry double Japan Marine United (JMU) has signed a contract to build two large eco-ferries for MOL Ferry. Havila turns it around Havila Shipping has posted a robust improvement in its third quarter performance, figures released Wednesday show. BHP makes it three BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, has produced a record amount of iron ore in the September 2014 quarter. Barclays upgrades PB Barclays has upgraded its view of Pacific Basin despite the shipowner's recent bleak third quarter trading update. Swiber sells sukuk bond Swiber Holdings, the Singapore offshore contactor, has raised SGD 50m ($39m) from a three year sukuk bond. Long Beach sees new high Long Beach has joined the Port of Los Angeles in seeing record container throughput in the month of September.

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Business says 'time is of the essence' in reaching ILWU-PMA contract IATA: Air freight to grow 4.1% annually CP CEO: No merger offer to CSX Railroads to begin filing service reports Ebola supplies waiting for Customs clearance CKYHE expanding to U.S. trades UPS to raise rates on Dec. 29 Holidays will bring 8.8% growth for FedEx Matson, U.S. Attorney resolve molasses spill charge NYK Line to participate in Pacific Northwest West Coast Metro Pool Port of Long Beach has third-busiest import month

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OCTOBER 22, 2014
Fujairah's bunker revenue tops $4 billion a year UAE port services 100,000 ships a year. INTERTANKO lauds IMO's move on bunker quality issue But calls for transparency in compliance checks. 'Slow steaming is part of our toolbox': Maersk Commitment remains unshaken, despite falling bunker prices. Freight users monitor ECA-related price rises Via web-based 'knowledge centre' tracking developments in ferry sector. Bunkering starts at Las Palmas Oryx confirms start. ARA tops MARPOL sulphur complaints table Bunkerworld analysis shows only 20% of MARPOL-related sulphur complaints would stand up in a commercial dispute. Gibraltar 'must respond to competition' Port will work hard not to lose its place as the most competitive bunkering port in the Mediterranean. Lines must act quickly to recover ECA costs The TSA low-sulphur fuel surcharge will be based on Bunkerworld price indications. 'Eco' ferry deal for Japanese yard Features include contra-rotating propeller and hybrid propulsion. Oosterlee heads new ARA bunker operation Initial focus is on MGO. DSME LNG fuel system receives technology award Recognised as among top ten technologies of South Korea. Biofuel supplier resumes marine operations at Hawaii With new fuelling permit and upgraded biodiesel production plant. Firm sells first small-scale LNG production unit Applications of unit include marine bunkering. Shipbrokers and agents voice 'concerns' over ECAs ECAs to bring about 'adverse impact' on short sea shipping. Fuel prices dip in the Americas Despite rise in crude prices.

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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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