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BRIEFS

June 30, 2014

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Low-sulphur surcharge price war likely as feeder costs soar 46-54pc TT Club presents cyber-crime risks at London supply chain conference Carriers 'takers, not makers', lack communication skills: big shipper NYK deploys 5,370-TEUer for joint Asia-east coast South America loop Small tankers warned to guard against specialist oil product pirates Western safety inspectors in Bangladesh drive garment business away Panama Canal Pacific lock chamber is filled with concrete China and Australia look forward to free trade agreement by year-end G20 continues to restrict trade adding new protectionist measures Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to take half of Italy's Alitalia Asia's international air cargo volume increases 4.7pc in May: AAPA IAG Cargo offers Cargo Connector service in Houston and Seattle

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JUNE 27, 2014
European Commission extends validity of special competition regime for liner shipping consortia until April 2020 First of a series of 28 9,400-TEU vessels enters CMA CGM fleet GST, deep-draught ports, coastal shipping should find direction in upcoming Budget: Shashi Kiran Shetty Liberian Registry says shipping does not need new regulations Representatives of shipping & logistics trade bodies call on Minister in Mumbai Amul exports surge after using global platform EEPC expects 15 pc growth in engineering goods exports in FY15 Global edible oil supplies may push down palm oil imports Gadkari announces slew of projects as Mumbai Port completes 142 years Paradip, Dhamra to jointly promote National Waterway-5 Cabinet approves Indo-Sino industrial parks Govt levies MEP of $ 450/t on potato Govt to bid for 1,500 mW solar power projects to achieve capacity addition of 10,000 mW by 2017 India pays $ 550 m to clear part of its dues for oil from Iran Man-made fibre industry flays anti-dumping duty on PTA imports RBI relaxes loan recast norms for delayed projects Tata Steel to enhance its capacity by 60 pc in five years Blood donation drive at IFFCO Township in Gandhidham

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DB Schenker Rail boosts frequencies to Turkey Europe's rail industry associations call for transport... Slangerup to head Californian port Evonik and Duisport step up collaboration GB: railway investment continues with Chorley tunnel upgrade Air China ends B747 domestic operations "CMA CMG Danube" starts maiden voyage from China UK substantially lightens carbon footprint GW with new LCL route from Singapore to Tbilisi Singapore Sports Hub's grass is green thanks to VD Zwei Schritt vorwärts, einer zurück TT Club warns of cybercrime risks

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JUNE 27, 2014
NewLead faces NASDAQ delisting Laney Chouest sworn in as New Orleans Port Commissioner June 27, 2014 Otto Marine sells three to Malaysian associate Prestige adds two more cruise ships to Wärtsilä plan Brazilian yard delivers first in UT4000 FSV series CNG fueled Reverse Stern Drive tug under development

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JUNE 27, 2014
Everett Port Commissioners Ok final phase of shipyard cleanup Economic study places pricetag on prolonged West Coast port shutdown International Chamber of Shipping pleased with release of detained vessel Trade between NAFTA partners sees April gains by pipeline, trucks Weekly US rail freight traffic delivers record intermodal numbers

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JUNE 27, 2014
Avance Gas targets Aurora LPG Fredriksen-backed VLGC owner in relentless pursuit of mergers and acquisitions Diana pays $58m for Qingdao capesize newbuilding Owner's acquisition campaign ploughs on despite sceptical view of dry bulk recovery Hapag-Lloyd IPO planned within a year of completing CSAV merger Minority stake to be sold in what will then be the world's fourth-largest container line Guangzhou welcomes its first Triple-E containership Will the south China hub help Maersk to fill the giant vessels after Beijing rejected P3? CMA CGM begins to take delivery of 23 super-post panamax ships CMA CGM Danube will offer highest reefer plug capacity for a vessel of its size Larger containerships will push terminals to up their game Maritime analyst says operators must keep productivity high to stay competitive Behrendt plays down 18,000 teu rumours A new round of ordering is not imminent for Hapag-Lloyd CMA CGM shareholder Yildirim urges P3 carriers not to give up Yildirim Holdings chief says he is happy with his investment in French line Hapag-Lloyd eyes M&A targets in Asia-Pacific region CSAV deal should not be the last, says outgoing chief executive Behrendt Hackers target shipping employees' personal devices Cybersecurity is lax on smartphones and laptops, TT Club warns Port of Long Beach to tap former FedEx Canada head as chief executive Jon Slangerup chosen for experience with green technologies and logistics Exmar seeks $114m for LNG and offshore Antwerp-based owner seeks finance to expand its oil and gas infrastructure Capesizes - better sideways than down Rates soften as tonnage builds in the Pacific NewLead faces Nasdaq inquiry Greece-based shipowner and commodity company pledges to appeal against delisting threat Week on Wall Street \| June 27 Genco's day in court, Washington approves lease condensate exports and other US news Kotahi enters into infrastructure and cargo deal with Tauranga and Maersk Kotahi and New Zealand's freight gateway Port of Tauranga strike strategic 10-year deal Average of 1,679 containers are lost at sea each year World Shipping Council tries to put an accurate figure on the number of lost boxes

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JUNE 27, 2014
First CNG tug to be built A joint venture between Dutch-based Damen Shipyards, Danish tug operator Svitzer and German engine builder and Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen will see "the world's first reverse stern drive, compressed natural gas (CNG) tug launched in 2016". The "green, clean and efficient" tug will be New delisting threat to NewLead Dry bulk owner NewLead is yet again on the brink of being delisted by NASDAQ, this time due to an alleged ethics breach. Trading in NewLead's stock was halted on 26 June but resumed the following day. On 26 June, the company confirmed that NASDAQ qualifications staff were using their discretionary Algeciras installs super cranes The APM Terminals container facility at the Spanish port of Algeciras has taken delivery of four ship-to-shore gantry cranes specifically designed to handle Maersk Line's 18,000teu Triple E-class container ships. The cranes, which are the largest in the world and are over 100m high, were built by Eurotunnel says MyFerryLink ban is "absurd" Eurotunnel has described as "absurd" a decision today (June 27) from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ban MyFerryLink services from the port of Dover, claiming it would put 600 people out of work. Confirming its preliminary decision of May 20, the Authority said that it was giving FICG wins $204M Gemini contract Van Oord has awarded the $204M (€150M) Gemini contract to the FICG consortium which consists of Avantha Group company CG, Fabricom, and Iemants. The contract covers the design, delivery and installation of two high voltage (HV) offshore substations and a HV onshore substation for the Gemini CMA CGM inaugurates high reefer capacity series Third-ranking container carrier CMA CGM has announced plans to bring into service a series of ships which it says will spearhead its efforts to become a leader in the worldwide reefer market. The French company said that CMA CGM Danube, which is due to start its maiden voyage from China to Turkey Exmar completes $114M bond issue Antwerp-based gas carrier operator Exmar has announced that it has successfully closed an NOK 700M ($114M) senior unsecured bond issue, the proceeds of which are to go towards new LNG and offshore infrastructure projects. The company said that the issue had been "significantly" oversubscribed and

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JUNE 27, 2014
Mandatory container weighing presents dilemma, panel says Overweight shipping containers can cause accidents at sea and on the roads, but difficulties clamping down on false declarations of the weight and context of the boxes, potential slowdowns caused by weighing all containers and possibly billions of dollars in extra costs are also concerning, according to a panel of... SCFI: Spot rates to Europe down, to US up Spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe stood at $1,106 per 20-foot container this week. Full-size chart Spot rates from Asia to Northern Europe are 20 percent lower than they were this time last year, according to the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index. The SCFI, which prices for the week ahead, showed spot rates... Descartes prepares for public trading in US and Canada Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes Systems Group announced the pricing of its public shares this week as sales start to bring the global logistics technology provider to the U.S. and Canadian stock exchanges. Descartes said common shares will start at $13.50 per share, with 9.5 million shares initially offered. The company stands to... TT Club: Cyber-thieves targeting containers Thieves increasingly are using computer data to steal high-value cargo by generating cargo-release codes for containers, according to transportation insurance and risk specialist TT Club. Mike Yarwood, a TT Club insurance claims specialist, discussed the development in a presentation at TOC Europe's Container Supply Chain Conference in London. "We see incidents which... Retailers renew appeal for ILWU-PMA deal Retailers are making new pleas for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to agree on a contract and avoid a West Coast port shutdown after the ILWU-PMA contract expires next week. The Retail Industry Leaders Association said failure to reach a deal by the June 30... FMC looking into PierPass complaints WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is looking into whether a program designed to alleviate congestion by encouraging shippers to move cargo during nontraditional hours at Los Angeles-Long Beach isn't delivering better service in exchange for higher fees. There haven't been any "specific findings" that the PierPass program isn't providing... UK orders Eurotunnel to axe service, sell ships The UK's competition regulator today ordered Groupe Eurotunnel, the operator of the subsea rail link between Britain and France, to cease operation of its roll-on, roll-off shipping service within six months. Eurotunnel said it would appeal against the "absurd" decision to ban its shipping line, MyFerryLink, from the Dover-Calais trade, saying... Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for June 27 Several container lines have planned general rate increases in multiple trade routes to take effect in July, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. According to a new Stifel survey, the overcapacity problem in the maritime market will not have a quick fix. Many had hoped... BTS statistics highlight US-Mexico imbalance U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade by truck: southbound, $15.8 billion in April 2014; northbound, $20.2 billion. Full-size chart While trucking companies have been complaining about a major imbalance between the U.S. and Mexico for months, data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics suggest just how big the imbalance might be. BTS statistics for trade... Supply chain inefficiencies frustrate US commodity exporters SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. commodity exporters are enjoying another year of especially low freight rates, but these benefits are often negated by carriers' sloppy processing of documentation, longer transit times and inland transportation costs from the nation's interior. As a result, the world's most efficient farmers, ranchers and chemical producers face... Chiquita to stay in Gulfport through 2014 Chiquita will remain a port tenant at Gulfport, Mississippi, for six more months before moving to New Orleans, although two port commissioners wanted to evict the company when its lease expires July 15. The port board voted 3-2 to extend Chiquita's lease but to double the company's monthly rent to $50,240... Drewry: Air prices down for first time in two months Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index dropped over four points in May. Full-size chart After two months of small pricing gains, Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index dropped over four points in May. The weighted index, which shows average air freight rates across 21 east-to-west trade lanes, sat at 99.3 in May, 4.5... Most productive ports in the Americas [Slideshow] Berth productivity at ports in the Americas improved in 2013 over 2012, according to recently released JOC Group Inc. Port Productivity Data. That's good news for shippers in this age of mega-vessels and -alliances, but the Western Hemisphere as a whole performed poorly compared with regions in other parts of... Expedited carriers deliver speed - and security - to pharma shippers Expedited transportation companies increasingly are focusing on detailed, custom levels of service to the pharmaceutical business. But speed isn't necessarily the most important thing they deliver for drug shippers. "I would first and foremost challenge the labeling of the service as expedited," said John Dwiggins, life sciences business unit leader at... CMA CGM deploys ship designed for Bosporus service CMA CGM's new 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Danube is the first in a series of 28 ships.CMA CGM's new container ship, the 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Danube, is slated to begin its maiden voyage next week, marking the entrance of the first of 28 ships of the class into the carrier's global... Welcome cash injection for loss-making Air China Cargo The loss-making Air China Cargo joint venture between Cathay Pacific and Air China will be given a cash injection by its shareholders of $320 million in a bid to improve the profitability of the carrier and expand its operations. Slightly more than half of the capital will be from Hong Kong-listed... 99% of Shareholders Present Voted for Bahri-Vela Merger Bahri Obtains EGM Approval and Signed Bridge Financing Agreement to Finance the Deal The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) obtained the approval of Extra Ordinary General Assembly (EGM) on Thursday 19th June 2014 to merge the fleet and operations of Vela International Marine Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of...

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JUNE 27, 2014
Save the last dance Avance Gas (Avance) has poured cold water on reports that it is mounting a campaign to merge with Norwegian compatriot Aurora LPG. Fearnleys backs DHT Fearnley Securities has lifted its valuation of DHT Holdings as it closes in on the acquisition of the Samco VLCC fleet. Bahri CEO takes off Saudi tanker owner Bahri's CEO has been appointed as the new director general of the nation's airline. Diana buys capesize Diana Shipping has snapped up a capesize resale from a joint venture between Oldendorff and Emirates Shipping Investment (EShips). DL on the way back Indonesia's state-owned shipping company Djakarta Lloyd (DL) is seeking new business after settling debts. Damen unveils prototype Dutch shipbuilder Damen has teamed up with Svitzer to design a new tug running on compressed natural gas (CNG). Wartsila adds duo Finnish ship systems group Wartsila has signed up another two Prestige Cruise Holdings vessels on a maintenance contract. Tanker tonic for FSL First Ship Lease has secured improved period employment for one of its crude tankers. Made in China We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Where now for Concordia? A plan to scrap the wreck of the Costa Concordia in Genoa has been cast into doubt. FOE taps $2bn loan Drillship company Fred Olsen Energy (FOE) has arranged a new $2bn loan to refinance debt. Eurotunnel to appeal Eurotunnel's ban on operating ferries from the port of Dover in the UK has been upheld. Excelerate nets FSRU job Houston-based Excelerate Energy has secured an agreement to supply one of its LNG regasification vessels to Bangladesh state energy company Petrobangla for a long-planned import project. Kuhne happy over P3 German logistics billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuhne has backed the death of the P3 liner alliance as good for the industry. Yang Ming sells one Taiwan's Yang Ming has released cash by disposing of a boxship and chartering it back. Tanker attack thwarted The Iranian navy has fought off pirates targeting one of its tankers in the Red Sea. VLGC deal for K Line Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's (K Line) new VLGC is ready to start a charter with a domestic energy company for Middle East gas imports. CMES eyes clearout China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has announced plans to continue a clearout of elderly ships from its fleet. TOO eyes fundraiser Teekay Offshore Partners is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities. Maersk in Kiwi tie-up Maersk Line has formed a strategic alliance with Kiwi logistics company Kotahi which will see larger ships calling in New Zealand. NewLead faces firing squad Greek owner at risk of losing US listing after being accused of misleading investors. Global Spirit set free Belgium calls for rapid adoption of Hong Kong Convention after diffusing scrap dispute.

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JUNE 27, 2014
Highway trust fund needs $8 billion to meet obligations The Congressional Budget Office estimate assumed the same level of funding for fiscal-year 2015 as in the current fiscal year, as well as the continuation of benefits from MAP-21 until Dec. 31. Trade between U.S. and Canada, Mexico up slightly in April Long Beach approves incentives to lure ocean carriers CMA CGM to 'keep up with the peak season' despite P3 decision A senior executive at CMA CGM also said that the fact that the P3 will not move forward will have no impact on CMA CGM's 2014 results, saying that the financial investment in the project was minimal. Long Beach picks former FedEx exec to head port The port has been without a permanent leader since Christopher Lytle left a year ago to head the Port of Oakland. Chief Harbor Engineer Al Moro has served as interim executive director. New CMA CGM ship signals reefer ambitions Air China Cargo gets large cash infusion According to the latest cargo figures from the International Air Transport Association, carriers in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a 5.2-percent, year-over-year, increase in demand in April. Executive moves Weekly GRI roundup

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JUNE 27, 2014
IFO prices fall in Houston 'Tight avails' still being reported by local players at the US Gulf port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Shipping firms to launch CNG-fulled tug in 2016 'Manoeuvrability is combined with the vessel being green, clean and efficient.' Price spread between LNG, diesel to dictate fuel choice 'LNG conversion in many cases has the strongest and best economics,' says energy consultancy. OW Bunker starts operations on US East Coast Start of services in New York and New Jersey continues company's North American expansion. Bunker prices mainly soft across Europe Most falls were between $1.00 to $5.00 per tonne. IFO prices soft in Fujairah Little price movement in regional markets. River bunker tanker launched Ship will go to the Kama Inland Waterways Authority. 'Cheaper bunkers' bring business to Russian ports Competitive prices pulling in ships to bunker, says Russian executive. Appeal court blocks attempt to restrict Russian bunkering Russian court rejects appeal by customs authorities. LNG 'key' to support for ECAs Attitudes towards air polltion in Asia are changing, says analyst. Asian prices end week mixed Prices falling in Singapore, Hong Kong. Tanker owner and oil company in legal fight Part of claim involves unpaid for bunker. Sweden plans more effective ECA enforcement Suggesting to double fuel sampling and introduce fines to deter and eliminate profits from non-compliance. 'Eco' newbuilding claims 30% bunker savings Cruise ferry enters service. EU tightens rules against 'unauthorised' oil exports from Libya Ban extends to bunkering vessels involved in lifting the product. Skangaas reviewing LNG bunkering procedures Following a 100 kg leak of the gas during operations. CMA CGM unveils first of modern newbuild series Vessel has been fitted with 'latest environmental technologies'.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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