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BRIEFS

April 28, 2014

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OOCL quarterly revenue increases 1.7pc, but yield per box drops 6.6pc UASC adds service to Asia-Europe through deals with other lines Samudera back in black, but container shipping business declines 10.5pc Piracy at record low since 2007 with Indonesia becoming new hot spot Pirates attack off Yemen is thwarted by armed guards aboard ship Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal commences new service to Europe Amcham survey shows US business unhappy about Chinese protectionism Singapore's PIL and NileDutch merge Asia-sub Sahara Africa loops US Army Corps approves Jacksonville dredging river from 40 to 47 feet US rail freight operators to profit from delay in oil pipeline EU clarifies maritime cabotage contracts and rules on who can do what Delta profit up 3.2pc to US$213 million, but cargo revenue off 9pc Dakota to test unmanned aircraft systems for agriculture research Whistle-blowing pilot sues American Airlines for unfair dismissal

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APRIL 25, 2014
InterManager welcomes new protection for seafarers MANSA holds valedictory function of its 3rd Foundation Course on Shipping Logistics Moore Stephens emphasises high cost to shipping of environmental regulatory compliance RINA launches Efficient Ship notation SARJAK Container Lines reaches out to customers in Japan through its valued relationship with MITSUI-SOKO GROUP Suraj Group celebrates 10 glorious years of success Coking coal imports up by 18 pc in FY14 Global wheat market rally to benefit Indian exporters Higher domestic prices could force coconut oil imports, say traders Nissan overtakes Maruti as second-largest car exporter Rice & sugar lifting exports basket Chivkula Ramani appointed FA&CAO of NMPT Coal imports at Major Ports shoot up by 22 pc in 2013 JNPT hosts national cricket tournament for physically challenged Apeda relaxes HACCP certification norms for groundnut exports Forex reserves turn weak, fall by 31.6 m to $ 309.413 bn HCC wins INR 300 cr. contract to construct underground station in Delhi Indo-US biz leaders to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade Infra cos to be allowed to amortise project cost INR ends weak at 60.60 on heavy dollar buying Investment in power projects witnessing a boom Karnataka to revive stalled infra projects L&T Construction wins prestigious Doha Metro Project PPP plan for INR 6,290-cr. expressway project scrapped Afghanistan to grant multiple entry visas to Indian businessmen An SEZ for Indian shipping Aliança invests in cabotage project cargo transport in South America Crane Rental Corporation moves 'super loads' in US PPG teamwork key to project success

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New coal railroad in Russia ready in 2018 CN says business is growing Hungary introduces roadfreight law Volga-Dnepr supporting today's satellite launch Port of Antwerp sees container volumes surge again United now flying year-round between Texas and Bavaria Geodis India names new national sales manager World Bank supports Central Asian road links Arbeit am Maifeiertag Über die Box hinaus denken Sievert relentlessly expanding Bremenports increases rail traffic Ibia appoints new vice-chairman

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APRIL 25, 2014
Putin: Crimean shipyards "very good potential" Marine hose price-fixer gets two-year prison term NNS Apprentice School offers bachelor's degree program Two new fishing vessels to have Wärtsilä NOx Reducers Damen books first Italian order for ASD 3212 Reefer plugs in to shoreside power at Port of Hueneme

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APRIL 25, 2014
Trucking leads transport modes in trade between NAFTA partners Evergreen Line boosting Red Sea market services Hamburg Sud's Alianca subsidiary christens 3,800 TEU container ship US rail freight traffic has positive weekly total Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding Novorossiysk, Russia call

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APRIL 25, 2014
Sewol casualty probe turns spotlight on KR and KSA Possibility of corruption to be investigated Fredriksen's big bet on dry bulk comes as fresh opportunities open up There are risks, but 2013 was first year since 2007 in which sector's fleet expanded by less than demand BG Group's shipping man resigns Singapore-based Steve Hill takes over from Matt Schatzman Asia-Europe rates take surprise upturn Derivatives brokers report a mini surge in volumes resulting in high vessel utilisation levels Cornick to retire as chief executive of The Maersk Company John Kilby to take over position in June DP World confirms annual review of banking facilities Box terminal operator responds to reports it is looking to triple its $1bn facility Antwerp reports containers recovery Volumes rise by just under 1% year on year while container weights rise 2.1% Week on Wall Street \| April 25 Free to read: Shipping's Letter from America Dynagas LNG Partners to purchase one-year-old gas carrier Nasdaq-listed firm readies $138m public offering to help fund Arctic Aurora dropdown Precious Shipping reports $4.1m first-quarter profits Return to black is accompanied by 32% rise in average daily earnings per ship How US oil exports could boost tankers Tonne-miles and earnings will rise if US ships crude to international customers OOCL first-quarter results show weak rate environment Hong Kong-based carrier encounters lower average revenue per teu in all major trades Nanjing Tanker defaults on $186m arrears Ill-fated Chinese state carrier faces public outcry after delisting confirmed Bahri first-quarter profits rise 41% Saudi Arabian tanker giant closed merger with Vela in quarter in a deal worth $1.3bn Cosco reports 16 aged vessels scrapped in January-December Chinese state carrier presses on with fleet renewal MOL raises $500m to fund LNG shipping and offshore expansion Japanese shipping giant issues zero-coupon convertible bonds with maturity periods of 4-6 years Hong Kong ferry deaths report withheld Lamma Island casualty inquiry finds 'suspected criminality' at Marine Department Genco receives green light for restructuring plan Legal challenge is averted, but obstacles still remain

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APRIL 25, 2014
'Insider job' suspected in pirate attack An 'insider job' is suspected to be behind the sea robbery on Naniwa Maru No 1 on Tuesday night Samsung HI deteriorates into 1Q loss Samsung Heavy Industries posted a loss of KRW272.4Bn ($261.8M) in the first quarter of 2014, reversing a KRW300.5Bn profit for the same period last year Bharati Shipyard receives lifeline Lenders to India's second-largest private shipbuilder Bharati Shipyard Ltd (BSL), which is undergoing corporate debt restructuring, have appointed international management consultant Alvarez & Marsal to turn around the ailing company Uncertainty plagues shipping freight rates The shipping industry has improved since start of the year, but William Bathurst, lead credit analyst from Peninsula Petroleum, remains cautious over the future ReCAAP observes change of pirates' modus operandi in 1Q14 The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) has released a quarterly report, showing significant improvement of piracy incidents occurred in Asia Evergreen enhances Red Sea service Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp announced yesterday that it will adjust the port rotation of its Asia Pacific-Red Sea service and launch a new feeder loop with a new slot exchange arrangement with a strategic partner Yangzijiang buys into investment fund Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang's subsidiary Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding will invest up to CNY150M ($24.3M) in Chinese investment fund Jiangsu New Material Industrial Venture Capital Enterprise PACC Offshore IPO raises $310M The initial public offering of PACC Offshore Holdings (POSH), which was listed in Singapore today, has raised SGD388.3M ($310M) Faulty equipment found on another Chonghaejin ferry Another ferry owned by Sewol operator Chonghaejin Marine was found to have malfunctioning life rafts and escape chutes, South Korean investigators said today Australian police swoop on waterfront crime Police charged a 40-year old Sydney man with drug supply yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime on the Sydney waterfront

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APRIL 25, 2014
Big Truck Driver Pay Hike Needed, Knight Says Truck driver pay must rise between 15 and 25 percent if the trucking industry is going to keep up with freight demand in coming years, a truckload executive said yesterday. Difficulty hiring and keeping drivers is the main roadblock to trucking growth, Kevin Knight, chairman and CEO of Knight Transportation, said... UPS Reports Robust E-Commerce, Growth in Deferred Shipping Severe winter weather may have kept many consumers from shopping at stores in the first quarter, but it didn't freeze their computer keyboards. Business-to-consumer e-commerce was "robust" in the quarter, UPS said, despite a series of storms that cost the economy billions of dollars and UPS almost $200 million in... Cargo, Capacity and Consolidation: Questions and Answers Relating to the Top 40 Carrier Rankings Full-year 2013 numbers are in for the U.S. containerized ocean trade, and, as expected, year-over-year growth in imports, exports and total trade was middling. But what 2013 did more than anything else was set the stage for the real sea change that will come this year. Here's what we learned... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rate Gains as Capacity Tightens Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index increased on the Asia-Europe lane this week, although Asia-U.S. rates plateaued after two weeks of gains. The SCFI for North Europe inched up 0.6 percent in the week ending April 25. Full-size image The index rate from Shanghai to northern European... P3 China Waiting Game Continues Amid Opposition The world's top three container lines appear to have little visibility into whether Chinese regulators will join their U.S. and European counterparts in allowing the carriers' P3 alliance to take effect. Sources within the carriers of the P3 Network, which comprises Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, said this... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for April 25 Multiple carriers have scheduled general rate increases in various trade lanes in May, June and July, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continues. Although only four carriers in the world today have ships of 18,000 TEUs or larger either in operation or on order,... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Laufer Group International Mark Laufer, president/CEO, Laufer Group International, on moving beyond just competing on price, and using a culture of self-improvement, leadership and collaboration to solve complex logistical problems.... Sluggish Growth at Antwerp Container traffic through the port of Antwerp grew just 0.9 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, but that was three times the increase posted by its larger neighbor Rotterdam. The Belgian port handled just over 2.146 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first three months of 2014, consolidating its... Liverpool Orders Larger Cranes in Bid to Draw Round-the-World Services The port of Liverpool.Peel Ports, owner of the port of Liverpool, signed a £100 million ($168 million) contract with China's Zhenhua Heavy Industries to supply cranes for a new deep-water quay that will triple the size of container ships the northwestern UK port can handle. Liverpool aims to tap a new... Warning to Ships: Don't Hit Bayonne Bridge Vessel operators are being warned by the Coast Guard to make sure their vessels can fit under the 151-foot vertical clearance of the Port of New York and New Jersey's Bayonne Bridge, which two ships have struck during the last four months. Coast Guard's New York sector issued a bulletin advising... Chain Reaction Liability Q: We're a small motor carrier broker. Lately a couple of our big customers have been asking us about insurance protection against "vicarious liability." Frankly, I'm not quite sure what they're talking about. I've spoken to a couple of other brokers about this who have told me it has to... Cargolux to Expand Fleet, Routes on Back of Record Traffic Cargolux said its shareholders approved a $175 million increase in its share capital to strengthen the Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier's finances and help fund the expansion of its freighter fleet and route network. The carrier simultaneously announced the Luxembourg government had closed on the sale of its 35 percent stake to China's... NileDutch, PIL to Launch Asia-Africa Service Multipurpose ocean carrier NileDutch and Singapore-based Pacific International Lines have reached a vessel-sharing agreement to jointly operate a new container service between Asia and West Africa, starting in mid-May. The weekly loop will be marketed by NileDutch as the FEWA Service and by PIL as the SW3 Service. The VSA calls for... Japan Revises Law to Support Key Container Ports Japan has enacted a bill to allow the government to acquire equity stakes in the operators of key domestic container ports to help shore up their international competitiveness. The bill to amend the Ports and Harbors Act was approved by the House of Councilors, the upper house of the Diet, Japan's... Manufacturing Shifts Prompt China Strikes Thousands of workers at a Samsung factory near Shanghai demand compensation after learning the factory will relocate to Vietnam. Two thousand workers at a Shenzhen toy factory demand compensation as news emerges that the factory will move inland. More than 1,000 workers at Shimano's factory in Jiangsu strike over compensation...

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APRIL 25, 2014
Precious profit halves Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping saw earnings halved in the first quarter of the year despite a rebound in charter rates. Hose conspirator jailed A long running conspiracy to rig the price of tanker hoses has claimed the freedom of Italian executive, Romano Pisciotti. Vessel sinks off Crete The Greek Coast Guard is searching for three crew members after their cargoship vessel sank off the coast of Crete. MOL seals $500m issue Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has completed a $500m convertible bond sale to fund the next stage of its expansion. That's what I want We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. GSI sees deeper red Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) posted a deeper first quarter loss despite seeing a 20% rise in revenue for the period. Weak rates subdue OOCL A healthy rise in first quarter container volumes had little impact on Orient Overseas Container Lines' (OOCL) sales as rates remained weak. Pac Basin nets $350m Pacific Basin has secured a huge syndicated loan to finance its haul of newbuildings at Japanese shipyards. Thai tanker targeted Another small products tanker has been attacked off the coast of Malaysia and had some of its cargo stolen. Seacor makes good start Seacor Holdings continues to improve its financial position with another profitable quarter. POSH down on debut PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) made a weak start on its first day as a public company with shares down almost 2%. Norden examines dry slide A plunge in rates for panamaxes trading in the Atlantic Basin to levels seen only once in the past decade has its origins on the other side of the planet, Norden says. Rock bottom? Freight rates for bulkers trading in the spot market are unlikely to fall any further in the near-term, a team of researchers told clients Thursday.

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APRIL 25, 2014
Singapore shippers voice support for massive new terminal Steel shipper details rail issues for STB Steel shipper Nucor has called on the Surface Transportation Board to take "firm and decisive action" to keep the railroad industry competitive and reliable. OOCL sees gains in intra-Asia, Asia-Europe volumes Container carrier OOCL moved 1,352,050 TEUs in the first quarter of 2014, 8.9 percent more than in the same 2013 period. The results are among the first reported by a major shipping company each quarter. NAFTA truck trading rises in February Con-way opens Texas facility COSCO scraps 16 ships Weekly GRI roundup Piracy incidents worldwide down in first quarter Worldwide piracy on the seas is at its lowest first-quarter level in seven years, with 49 piracy incidents so far this year, the lowest number since 2007, when 41 were recorded. Former DOT chief: New forces impact NAFTA trade London Gateway attracts Brazilian meat company

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APRIL 25, 2014
Houston bunker prices up Good demand reported at US Gulf port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. 'Costly environmental regs will be a challenge' Shipping needs to find 'a great deal of money' over the next few years to comply, says Moore Stephens. Bunker prices firm in most ports Fuel oil follows crude. IFO prices firm in Middle East hub Prices lack direction in South Africa ports. China's bunker sector 'holding up' Some 60% of Venezuelan fuel oil shipped to China is sold as marine fuel. Element of deterrent seen in fuel fraud sentencing 18 months in jail will cost chief engineer more in lost earnings than value of stolen fuel. Reefer ship finding it hard to bunker Cargo of whale meat sees it banned from Durban. Off-spec fuel risks to be raised at IMO meeting Shipping organisation wants regulatory framework to control fuel quality. Russian fuel oil traders look to bunker markets Russian fuel oil exports fall in response to tax regime. Traders: Blending most likely to meet 2015 cap Blending seen as 'path of least resistance'. Asian bunker prices end week mixed Demand was mixed in Singapore. OW Bunker arrests vessel Supplier pursuing $2.28 million bunker bill. Tanker hijacked off southeast Malaysia Second fuel theft case reported in two weeks. German shipowners place fuel-saving orders Self developed design claims to save 25% on bunkers. Vessels on collision course before oil spill 'Rules of the road' may have been violated by crew in Houston Ship Channel, suggest experts. Shipping giant progresses with fleet renewal plan Move to scrap 16 vessels has led to improved 'oil saving level and overall environmental friendliness'. 'Photo-purification technology' for bunkers System able to purify marine diesel fuel to beyond a 'refinery fresh' state.

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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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