BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

February 26, 2014

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Haifa locks out dockers after a go-slow to protest lack of overtime China-wide January box throughput up 5.2pc to 16.56 million TEU Shipbuilding Cosco Corp profit declines 71pc to US$24.14 million Felixstowe receives go-ahead to extend berth to dock mega ships Qingdao expects March recovery as post-New Year production resumes Beijing tells local authorities to strengthen rules on local delivery New Zealand Tauranga port posts first half profit of US$32.5 million Port of Houston container volume up 6pc to 2 million TEU in 2013 Global LCL leader ECU Line looks to expand in Asia Pacific region MOL expands intra-Asia feeder Singapore-Jakarta Shuttle service Taiwan's January export orders slide on weaker China, US demand Having done HK-Rotterdam sea trials, foldable FEU tested in Europe Volga-Dnepr delivers 103-tonne German rotor to installation in Russia Saudia increases bellyhold capacity between Manchester and Los Angeles World Cargo Symposium to meet in Los Angeles March 11 - 13 Cargolux orders fourteenth 747-8F since first delivered in 2011

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Bhavani Shipping & Seagull Maritime join hands for Supply Chain Management for both inbound & outbound cargo CONquest 2014 CEO Roundtable & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2014 in Delhi on March 7th COSCO, China Shipping enter into wide-ranging cooperation agreement LSPL achieves unmatched efficiency for US petrochemical project National Shipping Board pitches for Indian Maritime Service Network upgradation to cost Railways INR 2K cr.

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First Greece-Czechia train service starting in March World trade continues to grow Kombiverkehr monitors trains 24/7 Fatal Libyan Air Cargo crash in Tunisia Cuxport benefits from offshore logistics DHL enters rail catering market Gold for MAN in Russia Skycargo to launch RFS between Dubai airports Italy: old and new transport minister - one and the same... LD Lines with new link between Ireland, France and Spain Gebrüder Weiss Czech Republic sets consignment record Rising number of deliveries in Europe Iberia now Airbus approved service provider Mehr Platz im Inland

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
TOTE cuts steel for LNG fueled containership Toxicology report awaited in Maersk Alabama guard deaths Mermaid Marine Australia to buy Jaya businesses Electric Boat gets $36 million mod for NRMD Navy budget stresses new ships, but LCS numbers in doubt MMP protests treatment of Seaman Guard 35 Young Brothers to deploy Honolulu fuel cell

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver releases numbers for 2013 Port of Tacoma reports mixed cargo totals for January LNG America selects Jensen for new bunker barge design Port of Portland taps Blaufus as new general counsel Port of Seattle sees drop in January container count

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
GulfMark warns of softening US Gulf activity Offshore vessel owner increases revenue and seeks secondhand ships in Southeast Asia OSG asks for more time to complete Chapter 11 exit plan Court filings show the company is seeking a 30-day extension to end-March J. Lauritzen admits 2013 result was 'unsatisfactory by any measure' Danish bulk carrier looks to improving dry bulk market in 2014 Demolition rates soften on the Indian subcontinent Trend reflects strong flow of container tonnage into the market this month Chinese new year box boost raises index to record January high German analysts point to steady upturn in world trade Chinese state carriers increase their share of national crude oil imports But four firms' 47% Unipec share falls far short of 2015 policy goal of 70%-80% Seychelles police reveal Maersk Alabama security officers autopsy result Former US Navy SEALS died of respiratory failure with suspicion of heart attack Nakilat looks to growth on posting stable annual net profit Qatar gas shipowner targets overseas expansion, tie-ups and finance deals Rongsheng seeks $129m from private investors in China Free to read: Wang and Zheng agree to buy more convertible bonds Mermaid Marine Australia agrees Jaya acquisition Deal worth $495m would create one of the region's largest offshore services firms BW Group buys out Heidmar stake in Womar tanker pools Free to read: Deal for an undisclosed price should be completed by the end of March Golden Ocean profits rise But Norwegian group warns of first-quarter weakness Scorpio Tanker stock breaks $10 on 2014 optimism and dividend New York-listed tanker giant books higher vessel revenues in 2013 Shipbuilder denies error in MOL Comfort's design and construction Defence of MHI comes before first hearing of case intertwined with cargo and other interests Evergreen exploring further alliance opportunities after strategy U-turn Taiwan line looking at north-south and feeder cooperation pacts Matson takes hit with settlement charge Management still wants in on Alaska trade

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Golden Ocean leaves door open to expansion Golden Ocean Group, the listed dry bulk shipping venture in John Fredriksen's business empire, has reported a sharp rise in net profit for the final quarter and full year 2013 BW Group buys stake in Womar pool Singapore-based shipping company BW Group said it has acquired Heidmar's stake in Womar, which operates four pools of product tankers up to 30,000dwt Seadrill warns of slower market growth Seadrill has warned that the offshore market may grow slower in 2014-15 than expected, adding that it does not plan to order any more deepwater rigs until the direction of the market becomes clearer Golden Ocean's profits rise Golden Ocean's profits increased 92% year on year to $18M in the fourth quarter of 2013 Singapore to build another LNG terminal Singapore is to have a second LNG terminal, the city-state's premier Lee Hsien Loong announced today Australia adds bulk liquid storage NSW Ports opened a second bulk liquids berth at Port Botany on Friday, while GrainCorp this week announced it is investing A$70M in three new bulk liquid storage facilities for Brisbane, Port Kembla and Fremantle Bumi Armada witnesses record year despite slump Malaysian oil field service provider Bumi Armada recorded a 12% increase in the net profit for the whole 2013, despite a 19% drop year on year in 4Q13, said a report by CIMB Equities Research Jaya to sell its businesses for $494M Singapore-listed Jaya Holdings has agreed to sell all its subsidiaries to Mermaid Marine Australia for SGD625M ($494M) in cash, a stock filing of Jaya said today Pan Ocean chooses Hankuk Steel Wire as preferred bidder Pan Ocean announced yesterday that Hankuk Steel Wire was finally chosen as the preferred bidder in the bid for sale of one of its affiliates, STX Savings Bank RSHI to issue second tranche of convertible bonds China Rongsheng HI (RSHI) plans to raise about HKD992.5M ($128.0M) in net proceeds by selling its second tranche of convertible bonds since December 2013

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Big Banks Offer New Services to Speed Freight Payments When Nebraska-based Daycos began automating its freight invoice processes in the 1990s, most of its customer base of moving and storage companies weren't getting paid until 30 to 45 days after filing their invoices. Since then, CEO Brandon Day notes, Daycos' billing process has decreased to an average of four to... Customization Key to Growth for Traditional Freight Payment Providers While wide-ranging financial institutions are becoming more active in automated freight payments, more traditional, often dedicated providers of such services such as Cass, Ultra Logistics and CT Logistics are surviving by focusing on the intricacies of managing customers' transportation spending. St. Louis-based Cass Information Systems is the sector's largest such provider... California Government Sector Urged to Promote Port Growth The vice president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association called upon California's political leadership to help return the ports to a "virtuous cycle" in which growing cargo volumes generate the revenue needed to build infrastructure and pay for environmental improvements. "We can't afford not to promote growth in trade volumes," Mike... Panamax Ship Scrapping Not Enough to Reset Capacity Balance Two Panamax ships transiting the El Corte River in Mexico.While an increase in the scrapping of Panamax ships may help counteract oversupply in the container shipping industry, it won't be enough to solve overcapacity. Overall, 460,000 TEUs, or 2.6 percent of the global container ship capacity, were scrapped in 2013, a... NJ Legislators Seek Curb on Waterfront Commission New Jersey legislators are seeking to restrict the authority of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, which is battling port employers and the International Longshoremen's Association over rules for hiring dockworkers. Assemblymen Gordon Johnson, Ralph Caputo and Thomas Giblin, all Democrats, filed a bill to give the governors of New... Both Sides of Truck Weight, Size Fight Gear Up for Next Battle WASHINGTON - The next battle in the ongoing fight over increasing truck weight and size is on the horizon, as the House and Senate begin work on the next federal surface transportation bill. But the face-off of American Trucking Associations and some major shippers versus the rail industry and safety advocates... Rickmers Trust Posts 4Q Loss on Higher Operating Expenses Rickmers Maritime Trust posted a fourth quarter loss of $8.0 million, a swing of $10.2 million from the $2.2 million profit it made in the same quarter of 2012. The loss occurred even though its charter revenue was marginally higher year-over-year at $36.4 million and its 16 container ships were fully... Asian Air Hubs See Solid Growth Asia's leading air freight hubs have gotten off to an encouraging start to the year, posting healthy growth rates across the board in January. Last year Asia-Pacific airports saw only a 0.9 percent increase in tonnage, according to data from Airports Council International. But demand picked up toward the end of... Nagoya Remains Japan's Top Export Hub The Port of Nagoya in central Japan retained its status as the biggest export hub among the nation's airports and seaports in 2013 in terms of value, according to recent figures from Tokyo Customs and Nagoya Customs. The Port of Nagoya grabbed this status from Narita International Airport near Tokyo for...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
OSG seeks extension Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has asked the court overseeing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case for more time to fine-tune its exit strategy. ISS sounds alarm Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is urging operators to be prepared for severe disruptions at Canada's largest port. ECO torches Title XI app Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) appears to have abandoned its application for federal loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). GulfMark buys modern PSV GulfMark Offshore has purchased a modern platform supply vessel (PSV) as part of a hunt for second-hand tonnage. Lauritzen loses less Danish owner J Lauritzen (JL) has reduced its loss in 2013, but bulker charter defaults still hurt the bottom line. GLDD dragged lower Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) was dragged deeper into the red in the final quarter by its loss-making demolition business. Diana adds $5m Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has added another $4.8m to its $60m share issue after underwriters bought 55.5% of their over-allotment allowance. Cosco to feel more pain Cosco Corporation (Singapore) will have a very tough time turning around its disappointing showing in 2013, analysts says. Atlantska reduces red Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has posted a smaller loss for 2013, despite falling revenue. Reach hit by hold up Reach Subsea booked a deeper fourth quarter loss as a delayed contract and the cost of starting up its offshore operations wiped out a steep rise in revenue. Dell buys into StealthGas Computer billionaire Michael Dell has emerged as a major shareholder in Harry Vafias-led StealthGas. Courage slashes loss Hong Kong-listed Courage Marine has cuts its 2013 deficit as revenue increased. Scandlines seeks yards Baltic owner Scandlines is looking for a shipyard to modify two ro-paxes it bought back from bankrupt German shipbuilder P+S Werft. Double boost for Scorpio Scorpio Tankers shares surged in the US last night as the company showed huge profits on both its VLGC and VLCC investments. Coastal profit rises Malaysian shipbuilder and owner Coastal Contracts has pushed up 2013 earnings as costs decreased. Stranded cargoship sold A cargoship stuck in a UK port for more than a year could be set to leave after a buyer was found. Eurotunnel ruling delayed A decision on whether Eurotunnel's MyFerryLink operation can continue at Dover has been postponed to mid-May. Heidmar cuts Womar ties Andreas Sohmen-Pao's BW Group has swooped to buy a stake in Womar from George Economou controlled Heidmar. Sealink surges Malaysian offshore shipping company Sealink International has returned to profit for 2013 as revenue soared. Gulkmark in record finish Gulfmark Offshore posted a huge rise in fourth quarter and full year earnings and promised more to come. Solid from Ocean Yield Ocean Yield has more than doubled its fourth quarter profit as it measured up with market expectations for the period. Golden lifts dividend John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean showed its confidence for a dry cargo market recovery by jacking up its fourth quarter dividend. Baltiysky under threat Russian shipyard Baltiysky Zavod is in danger of losing a state icebreaker order. India eyes ship deals India's National Shipping Board (NSB) is eyeing ship buys to boost crew training. Rongsheng raising more Trouble shipbuilder China Rongsheng Heavy Industries is selling another HKD 1bn ($129m) of bonds to reduce debt. RMT expects rate hit Rickmers Maritime Trust (RMT) is expecting to take a large hit when two of its containerships come up for charter renewal next month. Aussies pounce on Jaya Mermaid Marine Australia is poised to snap up Singapore's Jaya Holdings in an all cash deal worth SGD 625m ($490m). Vard ends year on high Vard, the Fincantieri-controlled shipbuilder, has seen a strong end to the financial year with an eight-fold increase in fourth quarter profit. Japan threatens action Japan may take Indonesia to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over its ban on ore exports, according to Japanese media reports. Legal eagle takes flight The head of bankrupt Taiwanese owner Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) has been accused of falling behind on his legal bills. PACD in denial Pacific Drilling has not ordered a deepwater drillship despite reports to the contrary, TradeWinds has learned.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
CBP expands simplfied entry to more airports, modes U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday expanded the ACE Cargo Release Pilot program to 14 more airports three weeks after expanding the program beyond the air mode to ocean and rail. Job Growth from NY/NJ port most evident at warehouses A study commissioned by the New York Shipping Association said the port creates 165,350 direct jobs and 296,060 full-time jobs in the region. That's up from 279,200 full time jobs in 2010. Expeditors reports 1% drop in Q4 profit Drewry: Med transshipment volumes growing Drewry predicts that "bigger east-west ships and larger alliances are likely to continue to allow key transshipment hub ports in the Mediterranean to outperform underlying organic market growth." Washington Notebook: U.S., Canada launch truck pre-inspection program No deal after latest round of TPP talks After a four-day meeting in Singapore, representatives from the 12 countries represented under the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership say they have made "further strides" toward the agreement, but came away from the meeting without a deal. XPO Logistics reports fourth quarter, yearly gains Cowen predicts lower earnings for airlines Emirates adds Chicago service Shutdown sought for 4 Calif. children's product importers Police uncover cocaine haul at Port of Le Havre Autopsy: Americans found aboard Maersk ship died of heart failure N.J. legislators seek to curb Waterfront Commission

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Fujairah terminal starts up operations New ENOC-owned unit will add to port's storage capacity. Market stable in Fujairah Fujairah prices flat with 380 cSt up by only half a dollar. Outlook for bunker prices mixed A quiet market was reported in Hamburg. Irish fuel oil firms combine 'to grow business' Plan was in the making for the last few months, says director. Gasum buys into Skangass LNG business Move linked to post-2015 market for marine LNG. Asian prices end day mixed Avails tightening in Tokoy Bay. Shipowners want level playing field in 2015 Without effective monitoring, some may ignore new sulphur rules. Dutch shipowner mulls substitute biodiesel to power fleet Pilot test on trucks to begin. Annual profit climbs at Oiltanking Firm expanded storage capacity by 23% last year. US terminal company in new bunker storage deal Total capacity estimated at 1.35 million barrels. Site chosen for LSFO bunker production facility Work to start in April. Greek bunker boss in custody Head of Eteka and other suspects now awaiting trial.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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