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BRIEFS

December 23, 2014

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International Chamber of Shipping fights UN ballast water rule at state level Shipboard compliance with EU refrigerant rules stand to increase costs 5-10pc Liberia's Maritime Labour Convention compliance shows 0.3pc deficiencies US hits South Korea, Malaysia, Oman and Vietnam for dumping steel nails DongBang & OHT deploys Amarcon's OCTOPUS system onboard Hempel launches new antifouling product for coating ships' hulls Cathay Cargo to rent DoKaSch containers for temp-sensitive goods ICAO affirms air cargo recovery with 4.6pc increase thanks to bellyhold help DB Schenker to open new logistics hub for WMF in July 2015

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Against expectations, dry bulk market keeps slowing down as 2014 ends BCHAA undertakes significant activities on Founders Day ICS changes position on ratification by govts of IMO Ballast Water Management Convention IPC, Mitsui, NYK Line & PSA to jointly develop new container terminal in Jakarta Liberia numero uno flag of choice for Greek owners & operators Pronk Multiservice facilitates secure movement of another over-dimensional export shipment Receives five awards in Australia SAMWAF Line to call at Lobito SCFI Europe spot rates down last week ZIM introduces QR Code feature on Bill of Lading Agent of shipowner has to pay demurrage for cargo delivery not taken: SC Andhra Pradesh to announce maritime policy for port-led economic growth: Chandrababu Naidu Kamarajar Port wins dual PSE Excellence awards Non-major ports continue to fare better due to diverse cargo streams CAG says Rlys lost INR 1,635 cr. on wagon induction delay Abolition of registration to boost cotton yarn exports

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Wärtsilä powers first high-speed LNG-fuelled RoPax For the first LNG-powered high speed ferry (RoPax), Wärtsilä will supply a complete LNG power package. The vessel, being built in China by Guangzhou Shipyard International for Swedish operator Rederi AB Gotland, will be the first Swedish-flagged LNG-powered vessel. Wärtsilä will supply the India gives P&I Clubs more time to insure Iranian ships India has extended approval by six months, beginning 27 December 2014, for two Iranian ship underwriters to provide insurance for container, tanker, and bulk vessels calling at Indian ports. An earlier six-month approval by India for Iran's Kish P&I Club and QITA P&I Club to provide cover to Royal Caribbean embraces scrubbers Following an extensive testing period, Royal Caribbean has announced a sweeping plan to retrofit its ships with exhaust gas scrubbers. The world's second largest cruise owner will retrofit scrubbers onto 13 vessels in the Royal Caribbean fleet and six vessels in the Celebrity Cruises brand. Lauritzen books $160M charges amid profit warning Danish dry bulk and LPG carrier operator J Lauritzen has decided to book $160M in charges related to a weak dry bulk market and to issue second profit warning in five weeks. "The further deterioration of the dry bulk shipping market has led to a reduction of our freight rate forecasts. In line with GasLog buys LNG pair In a move that was widely expected, NYSE-listed GasLog Ltd is purchasing two LNG carriers from the BG Group for $460M. The acquired vessels are the 2010-built, 170,000cbm Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise. They will be chartered back to BG for nine and 11 years, respectively, plus three- Ocean Yield in $50.5M credit line expansion Ocean Yield, the Oslo-listed investor in offshore services and industrial shipping tonnage, says it has entered into an agreement to increase one of its bank loan facilities by $50.5M. "The loan proceeds will be used for funding of the equity portion of investments in vessels and for general HMM moves to raise funds Cash-strapped Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it will issue a new tranche of shares to raise KRW200Bn ($180M) for working capital and another KRW38Bn for other purposes. HMM, South Korea's second biggest shipping company, said in a Korea Exchange filing that to meet this goal, it would issue 35M Dialog join partners on Pengerang terminal Malaysia-listed engineering company Dialog Group (Dialog) has joined oil company Petroliam Nasional (PETRONAS) and tank storage provider Royal Vopak (Vopak) to develop an industrial terminal in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia. The development is part of the world scale PETRONAS Refinery and Chinese cabotage demand to slow China's cabotage bulk shipping demand growth will mainly stay stable but also slow down in 2015, a report of the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) said today. The annual demand growth is estimated to be under 6% year on year, SISI said. On the shipping capacity supply side, the Fishing boat runs aground off Yehliu Taiwanese fishing vessel Yu Fa 222 ran aground late on Friday near the coast of Yehliu, Taipei. The captain of the vessel was killed, while two crew members are still missing. The boat, with 11 crew members on board, was sailing homeward when it struck rocks and sank 2nm off Yehliu. The Coast Vallianz subscribes shares of POI Singapore-listed offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings has subscribed for 10,000 ordinary shares representing, 100% of the equity interest of Pemimpin Offshore Inc (POI). The subscription of the newly incorporated company in the Republic of Panama was done through Vallianz International, a

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Royal Caribbean to fit exhaust gas scrubbers in 19 ships Bracing for new low sulfur fuel regulations EXMAR orders second FLNG from Wison Offshore Huntington Ingalls makes VP appointments Astilleros Gondan launches sail training vessel Sekimizu welcomes change of ICS stance on ballast water December 22, 2014 Wärtsilä solutions picked for new LNG fueled RoPax

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
General Dynamics NASSCO opens facility in Bremerton ATA truck tonnage index up during month of November Coast Guard Cutter MELLON returns to homeport in Seattle Port of Seattle releases November container numbers Boeing International President announces retirement plans

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Marseilles-Fos reveals $440m growth strategy French port looks to become a viable alternative to the northern European range Pacific Northwest volumes plummet Seattle and Tacoma witness sharp drop in monthly container volumes as west coast contract negotiations continue GasLog agrees to acquire two more BG ships Price tag of $460m on 170,000 cu m LNG carriers reflects long charters back Shoei Kisen and Costamare to win MOL 20,000 teu giants Japanese group again tipped in new Evergreen tender for ULCCs Pilbara Ports Authority puts price rises on ice Challenging market conditions are factor in decision not to increase prices Demolition market deprived of any festive cheer Traditional end of year bounce fails to materialise as 20% price correction looks like holding through to 2015 Harim reveals more details on Pan Ocean purchase Private equity firm JKL also to contribute in $968m deal for dry bulk carrier Ex-top official at China Shipping Development faces jail time Mao Shijia is sentenced to six years in prison for corruption ECT opts to waive appeal in Rotterdam terminal dispute Terminal operator and Port of Rotterdam Authority sign accord putting an end to lengthy dispute Containerships queue up outside LA/Long Beach Six vessels with combined nominal capacity of 40,000 teu wait to berth Hapag-Lloyd capital increase completed Shareholders inject €370m into the carrier as part of CSAV merger Five shipbuilding predictions for 2015 Potential downside seems larger than upside. Unlike shipbuilding capacity, optimism is in short supply in this industry. Shipbuilding review 2014: Be careful what you wish for The shipbuilding industry is in better shape than two years ago, but there is pressure yet to come Lloyd's List Annual Review 2014: In praise of black swans As shipping adjusts to the prospect of cheaper fuel, what other surprises loom ahead?

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Inland port serving Charleston exceeds expectations An inland port launched by the South Carolina Ports Authority roughly a year ago has exceeded its expectations, reflecting shippers' interest in reducing trucking costs and securing capacity via intermodal rail. The Greer, South Carolina, inland port handled 21,686 intermodal unit lifts in its fiscal year ended June 30, which was... Port of Oakland attempting to east truck queues after complaints A view of the Port of Oakland's truck traffic today.The Port of Oakland will open a gate on Sunday and begin sending operational status updates to harbor truckers in order to reduce truck congestion. Oakland is feeling the ripple effects of congestion in southern California, as it is receiving some diverted... Strong US trailer orders reflect healthy 2015 truck demand expectations Trailer orders in the U.S. reached the second-highest point ever in November, after hitting an all-time high the month prior, reflecting motor carriers' expectations of strong demand in 2015. Trailer order totaled 39,356 in November, roughly 6,900 trailers short of the record orders make in October, according to a new report... Bunker price drops total 30 percent since November Both high and low sulfur bunker fuel prices dropped 8 percent last week. Full size chart Bunker prices sank an additional 8 percent last week, as a six month spiral has now led to a 50 percent decline in fuel prices. The average price for high sulfur bunker fuel in Rotterdam, an indicator... Private sector group wants Brazil to deemphasize Mercosur Charging that Brazil's foreign trade is too concentrated in the Mercosur trading bloc, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association wants Brazil to weaken its ties with Mercosur and concentrate instead on other foreign markets. Jose Augusto de Castro, president of AEB, vented his members' frustrations over the trade deficit Brazil will report... Mitsui-Soko to take control of Sony logistics unit Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. will take a controlling stake in Sony Supply Chain Solutions Inc. for about 18 billion yen (US$151 million), marking the latest in a series of acquisitions by Japanese transportation and logistics companies targeting subsidiaries of struggling domestic electronics giants. Mitsui-Soko Holdings said on Monday that it has agreed... Rotterdam, ECT bury axe over $1.2B container terminal dispute The port of Rotterdam and Europe Container Terminals, its biggest container handler, have buried the hatchet over a bitter three year dispute over the award of terminal concessions in Europe's top box hub. ECT claimed around $1.2 billion in damages against the port authority for allegedly acting unfairly in the award... Third 2M service adds to Wilhelmshaven momentum Wilhelmshaven hailed its success in landing a third 2M service as a sign of ocean carriers' growing interest in Germany's only deep water port that is virtually empty more than two years after opening. Maersk Line has confirmed that it will call at Wilhelmshaven's Jade Weser Port terminal on its ME-1... Overcapacity not a concern for CSCL as giant ship enters Asia-Europe HONG KONG - A China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) executive has shrugged off demand forecasts predicting 3 to 5 percent market growth in the next few years that will not be enough to fill the capacity flooding into service. At a ceremony in Singapore to welcome the world's largest container ship,... Papua New Guinea gateway port gets upgraded HONG KONG - The first phase of an upgrade to Papua New Guinea's Lae Port has been completed, paving the way for a boost in cargo throughput at the country's most important gateway. A partnership between the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), and the Independent... Asia Development Bank loans $100 million for Myanmar projects HONG KONG - Singapore-listed Yoma Strategic Holdings will receive a $100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to build up Myanmar's transport and logistics infrastructure urgently needed to create sustainable economic growth. "Investment in connectivity infrastructure is a key factor in creating better access to economic opportunities, reducing costs,... Structural problems hold back air cargo growth, IATA says HONG KONG - The air freight business has just completed its best peak season in years, but the International Air Cargo Association (IATA) has presented a sobering picture of an industry enjoying a cyclical upturn while struggling to overcome structural problems. Brian Pearce, IATA chief economist, told reporters in Geneva that... Deadlines closing in as holiday shipping season hums along Though many retailers initially began the holiday season with early shipping deadlines, shops clamoring for last-minute customers are testing fate with extended deadlines once again. Last year, strong online holiday shipping volumes resulted in millions of missed shipping deadlines. Nearly 73 million parcels were delivered on Dec. 24, 2013, according to...

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Aegean breaks into US Gulf Aegean Marine Petroleum Network is starting bunkering operations in US waters of the Gulf of Mexico after taking over part of the business left behind by the collapse of Denmark's OW Bunker. Exmar orders at Wison Exmar has ordered a second floating LNG liquefaction (FLNG) at Wison Offshore & Marine. Evergreen OKs giant sextet Evergreen Marine's board of directors voted to move forward with a programme that will see it charter six giant containerships, backing orders for the behemoths. Chevron scraps suezmax duo Oil major Chevron is reportedly selling two 1990s built suezmax tankers for demolition. OSG tries again Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has turned to a US federal court in New York for help amid competing claims to payment for a fuel delivery made just before OW Bunker's collapse. BW takes more BW LPG BW Group has purchased NOK 118m ($16m) worth of shares in Oslo-listed spin-off BW LPG. Tsakos buys duo Tsakos Shipping and Trading has been linked with the acquisition of two product carriers from Monaco-based Andromeda Shipping. Royal to scrub on 19 Royal Caribbean Cruises says it will add exhaust scrubbers to 19 of its ships to meet tightening sulphur limits set to come into place in January. Polsteam scraps panamax Polish Steamship (Polsteam) has again fetched a firm price after selling one of its elderly bulkers for demolition. Cape crash continues Hopes that the slide in capesize rates could be halted by owners' reluctance to charter were dashed today as the daily average dropped again. Diana lands new loan Diana Shipping has secured a loan from BNP Paribas to fund two capesize bulkers. GasLog in $460m BG buy Peter Livanos-led GasLog says it will charter two 170,000-cu m capacity vessels, Methane Becki Anne and Methane Julia Louise (both built 2010), back to BG for periods of nine and eleven years after buying the pair for $460m. Navios shuffles management pack Navios Maritime Holdings has made several changes to its top management. HMM to raise $217m Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed plans to sell new shares worth KRW 238bn ($217m). Cosco plans placement China's Cosco Shipping has revealed plans for a private placement. Navig8 confirms Genmar deal Nicolas Busch and Gary Brocklesby's Navig8 Crude Tankers has confirmed a preliminary deal has been struck for a merger of its VLCC fleet with General Maritime. $1.4bn VL deal on the money Genmar's $1.4bn takeover of Navig8 Crude's VLCC fleet "makes all the sense in the world", Pareto Securities says. Alexis Zoullas steps up Eagle Bulk Shipping has handed Alexis Zoullas additional responsibility among its management team. Christmas truce for Rotterdam Europe Container Terminals (ECT) and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have agreed to end a three-year legal dispute over claims by the terminal operator that it was unfairly treated. NAT firms Sungdong deal Nordic American Tankers has firmed up its first newbuilding order in more than four years. Maersk Tankers confirms MR deal Maersk Tankers has confirmed the purchase of four medium range (MR) products tankers in a move that continues its fleet renewal efforts. Nakilat in workboat order Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar has penned a contract to build 11 workboats to be used in a new multi-billion port project. Ocean Yield loan grows Ocean Yield has added $50.5m to one of its bank loans to aid with its expansion efforts. Wartsila wins LNG deal Finnish company cooperates with GSI and Gotland in the construction of modern ro-pax. Teekay buys identified Teekay Tankers' $230m swoop saw the company snap up ships from two separate sources. BGC ups offer BGC Partners has increased its all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of GFI Group to $5.45 per share, a $0.20 premium over what it was previously offering. Green light for AMPT Moin Costa Rica's environmental agency has given its seal of approval for APM Terminal's big boxship port project on the country's Atlantic coast. Tanker crew abandoned The crew of a small chemical tanker who have been left stranded on board in the Indonesian port of Palembang without pay and supplies have enlisted the help of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF).

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Port of Houston posts strong box gains in Nov. Evergreen to charter 18,000-TEU ships STB extends CN acquisition oversight SETENA approves APM Terminals environmental license for Moin terminal project Hapag-Lloyd completes capital increase ICAO: Air freight up 4.6% in 2014 DHL adds to environmentally friendly fleet Newsflash: No room at the inn? ILWU-PMA continue contract talks JDA inks deal with eight resellers MOL Logistics opens new branch in Vietnam Avon to pay $135 million for FCPA violations GRI roundup Executive moves

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DECEMBER 22, 2014
Report: Construction of Nicaraguan Canal underway Expected to become operational by 2020. BIMCO's new standard bunker contract now available for 2015 Shipping industry can download free sample copies. Bunker fuel consumption 'to reach 460 million tonnes by 2020' Market revenue to reach $292 billion during the same period. Illegal bunker barge arrested by Nigerian authorities Vessel, product were immediately destroyed, authorities say. Russian fuel oil exports up month-on-month Weak bunker demand and mild weather in Russia left more product available for export. Singapore prices surge but outlook remains 'bearish' Brent recovery falls away. NewOcean Energy buys troubled OW creditor Hong Kong bunker player 'seriously affected' by OW's market exit. Carnival sees annual profits rise But company saw unrealised losses in fuel derivatives of $277 million in Q4. LNG fuelled high-speed ferry will use Wartsila technology Vessel will be the 'first of a new generation of fast, yet environmentally sound RoPax ferries'. Paris MoU issues ECA compliance guidelines PSC to step up bunker quality checks in ECA zones. Skuld: Disputes could arise from new ECA rule Marine insurer calls for shipping firms to revise current bunker arrangements. Bunker spill reported in north New Zealand Several hundred litres of bunker fuel reported to have leaked from tanker. ECA linked LOP incidents could average 'one every three days' 'When we get the first ship floating around for a day or two in a major shipping channel, people will care.' Train crew and check fuel quality to limit LOP risk, says USCG USCG bulletin offers advice on fuel switching. General Dynamics NASSCO begins work on LNG-fuelled carrier Ship to incorporate environmental protection features, says shipbuilder. EU funding to support eastern Mediterranean LNG bunker project EU to contribute $3 million towards studies. Liquefaction terminals to form majority of LNG capital expenditure From 2015-2019. Gazpromneft: Oil sales up 6% year-on-year To 66 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2014.

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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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