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BRIEFS

March 6, 2015

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'K' Line plans to beef up bulk and LNG fleet, remove containerships Evergreen Line to launch two new intra-Asia services NYK to offer extra service linking Japan, Thailand and Vietnam Panalpina profit up 740pc in 2014 to US$89.65 million on flat sales MM Lines quits Indonesia-Western Australia service, citing poor volumes Maersk boxship is freed hours after running aground in Fremantle Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates fall due to overcapacity PCC Intermodal's Frankfurt terminal adds Rotterdam service Ocean carriers retain benefits of bunker savings - for now Schenker drops lawsuit against Nippon Cargo, SAS, Cargolux Ethiopian Airlines to develop Africa's biggest air cargo terminal Africa Charter Airline to expand fleet with two B737-300Fs Easing trade, investment rules to lift Indian air cargo 5.5pc: Study

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From Europe to the Venice of the East TNT receives contract renewal from Volvo Transmec with new international outpost Contargo takes over Daimler terminal in Speyer Sachs Trans orders new Faymonville trailers New appointee for road transport in Germany Evergreen Line enhances Southeast Asia service Top tier addition in Hong Kong CSX investing in commercial park Acquisition in the bag Taking to the air after 23 year break Focus on healthcare logistics 2014 a good year in retrospect SNCBL introduces single wagon service ICTSI delivers strong results More frequencies on Istanbul-Baku route

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MARCH 5, 2015
Ernst Russ sees new for horizons Panamax box ships Market prospects for Panamax container vessels have substantially improved since last year's demolition push and the recent rally in charter rates is not just a flash in the pan, according to Ernst Russ Shipbroker. Demand for this ship class by liner operators will remain relatively strong and Defence business drives cash-rich firms to grab yards Reliance Infrastructure's acquisition of shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering could be a forerunner of similar deals involving some of India's financially stressed yards. Indian companies with deep pockets will be looking to tap into USD250 billion of government-funded warship MH370 search may be scaled back Australian parliament today (5 March) marked the first anniversary of the disappearance of MH370, hinting that the search could be wound back in coming months. Sunday 8 March will mark one year since Malaysian airline MH370 and all 239 on board disappeared without trace. Describing the loss "as JR Shipping takes over distressed feeders Dutch shipowner/manager JR Shipping has been tasked by ship financier Bremer Landesbank to take over the management of six distressed container feeder ships from its portfolio. The ships - Hudson River, Yellow River, Pearl River, Yangtze River, Mekong River and Amur River - are geared CV 1100 class Bulc pledges action by May on Med migrant crisis European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc has promised shipping leaders "concrete action" by May to address the Mediterranean migration crisis and the heavy loss of life it has caused among migrants trying to reach the European Union by sea. The issue was raised by leading shipping industry Australian port charge rise draws criticism A proposal to increase rents at DP World container terminal in Melbourne Australia by 750% has provoked a backlash, with Shipping Australia Ltd warning that some liner vessels could bypass the port. Shipping Australia Ltd, which represents foreign shipping interests in Australia, released a Insight: Investors continue to find opportunities in shipping Despite setbacks in dry bulk and other sectors, investors will continue to seek and find opportunities in shipping, according Jeff Pribor, global head of maritime investment banking at Jefferies. During an in-depth interview with IHS Maritime's Greg Miller on 28 February, Pribor - one of VLCC newbuilding orders relatively quiet Despite a contango in the oil market resulting in an improvement in fleet rates, newbuilding orders have been relatively low, according to tanker brokerage and consultancy Poten & Partners. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data show that there are 89 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) on order, including Eitzen Chemical shareholders accept exchange offer The majority of shareholders in Eitzen Chemical, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier company, have accepted a voluntary offer from Team Tankers International to exchange their shares to those in the latter company. "The offer period in the Exchange Offer expired on 28 February 2015 at 06.00 CET. Korean shipbuilders unlikely to lead industry recovery Although the global shipbuilding industry has entered a recovery period thanks to more shipbuilding orders than deliveries, South Korea's players might not benefit the most from the boom, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities' Han Youngsoo said, "After shipbuilding prices plunged Manila's throughput up despite congestion Cargo volumes in the Philippines rose 5% despite the congestion in Manila, the Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) said in a notice on its website. The volume rose about 5% to 211.20 million tonnes for 2014 from 201.91 million tonnes posted in the same period last year, PPA's data showed. "Foreign Sainty Marine wins repeat orders from Celsius Shipping Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine continues to win new orders from Celsius Shipping amid its loss-making takeover of Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry. The new orders for four 24,600 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers were specified as repeat orders from Celsius Shipping with costs of about USD40 million

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MARCH 5, 2015
Harvey Energy starts working for Shell MacGregor books cement handling system orders Navigate picks Interline 9001 for newbuilds

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MARCH 5, 2015
Coast Guard responds to vessel grounded in Columbia River Corps taps Great Lakes Dredge and Dock for Savannah Harbor dredging project Port of Everett schedules three bus tours for April 2 Fire discovered in shipping container at Port Metro Vancouver's Centerm terminal Railroads report decline in February carload totals

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MARCH 5, 2015
Golar LNG gets into bed with the big boys Partnership with major Russian gas producer adds new dimensions and weight to Golar's standing Irish Continental doubles pretax profits Improvement down to Irish Ferries fleet expansion Bunker hedging clips d'Amico results Italian product tanker player buoyed by freight market improvements despite loss on derivatives Manila sees box volumes slow as congestion takes its toll Total volumes through the port fell by 2.6% in 2014 but congestion continues to ease Pangaea wins transport deal for 2m tonnes of steel products US-based bulk owner's share price soars New Middle Eastern refinery capacity boosts product tanker earning power Owners such as Scorpio Tankers are benefiting and ordering more new product tankers to take further advantage Governments must act on migrants at sea, IMO head insists State-funded search and rescue vital, says Sekimizu ICTSI records higher net profits in 2014 on overseas expansion, one-off gains Consolidated handling volume of Philippine port firm increases 18% on year to 7.4m teu Golar LNG and Russia's Rosneft in new gas partnership Partnership with energy giant Rosneft opens new doors for Golar as it aims to tie up all aspects of the LNG chain Yard Talk \| Jack-ups redux: a worrying situation Deliveries of speculative jack-ups begin in the second half of 2015. But there's no work for them

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MARCH 5, 2015
Drayage community praises new LA-LB gray chassis pool LONG BEACH, California - The gray chassis pool in Los Angeles-Long Beach has been operating for only four days, but the harbor trucking community likes it. "I think it's going fine," Fred Johring, chairman of the Harbor Trucking Association of Southern California, said Thursday. "We are still seeing some shortages, but... Brazil truck disruptions diminish as president signs trucking bill Brazilian truck drivers rolled back many road blockades this week after President Dilma Rousseff signed a "trucker's bill" aimed at resolving some long-standing truck driver grievances. However, trucker protests continue at a diminished level in parts of the country, according to news reports, cutting into truck traffic at a key... Mexican ports unlikely to win big from West Coast rerouting Port of Manzanillo, MexicoLONG BEACH, California - Despite ongoing congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, don't expect Mexican ports to become major gateways for U.S.-bound cargo anytime soon, Transplace CEO Thomas Sanderson said Tuesday. Container volume growth at Mexican ports has grown at twice the pace of their North American... Spot truckload rates from LA rise as port works to clear logjam The tentative agreement between West Coast longshore workers and terminal operators is already affecting truck pricing, with spot market dry van rates from Los Angeles rising 4 cents to $1.92 per mile on average in the week that ended Feb. 28, according to DAT Solutions. The increase follows weeks of depressed... Cargomatic deploys technology to help cure container port congestion LONG BEACH, California - Cargomatic, the company driving the "Uberization" of local trucking in Southern California, wants to use its technology to break the massive container logjam at West Coast ports. The "Silicon Beach" tech company is offering a free-flow program designed to get ocean containers stacked up in port... Vancouver terminal remains closed as fire crews contain blaze Gate operations resumed Thursday morning on the south shore of Burrard Inlet at Port Metro Vancouver, with the exception of the Centerm container terminal, after a four-alarm chemical fire closed the facilities Wednesday. The fire forced employees at the terminal and nearby port properties to evacuate the area, as fire crews... Rio de Janeiro port to begin dredging process Rio de Janeiro will be the first container port to benefit from Brazil's $1.28 billion dredging program. Edinho Araujo, head of the Special Ports Ministry in Brazil, has just signed a Reais210 million (US$70.54 million) contract with dredging companies Van Oord and Boskalis to deepen the navigation channels to the port... TPM 2015: A Conversation With Maersk CEO Soren Skou Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou is at the vanguard of the shipping industry's years-long battle to instill stability during a period of intense turbulence. In this one-on-one conversation with Peter Tirschwell, Chief Content Officer, JOC, at TPM 2015, Skou offers his views of the state of the market, outlook for... Seatrade CEO: Specialized reefer carriers' market share loss overstated LONG BEACH, California-Despite the perception that specialized reefer carriers are bleeding market share to containerized liners, a closer look at the industry reveals quite a different story, said Seatrade Group CEO Yntze Buitenwerf said this week at the 15th annual TPM conference. In 2000, just under 50 percent of refrigerated cargo... Corps awards $134.5 million Savannah dredging contract The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $134.5 million contract for deepening the Port of Savannah's outer harbor channel 18.5 miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The project is the first phase of work to deepen the 40-mile shipping channel to at least 47 feet. The estimated total cost will be... Port of Rotterdam adding more than 6,000 reefer plugs The port of Rotterdam is expanding its reefer plugs by 50 percent from 12,400 to 18,500 thanks to additional infrastructure contributed by Maasvlakte 2 - the western expansion of the Rotterdam port area in the North Sea. With the peak export season for fruits from South America and South Africa getting... Will cloud technology lead to clearer decision-making on sourcing? More than 200 companies, from General Electric and Caterpillar to Siemens and Toyota, have brought production they originally outsourced overseas back to America since 2010, increasing the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs by 650,000. In a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group, another 24 percent of senior manufacturing executives at companies... Toll executive compares Japan Post takeover to DHL expansion LONG BEACH, California - Toll Global Forwarding CEO Paul Coutts has drawn a parallel between the Japan Post acquisition of Australia's Toll Holdings last week and the Deutsche Post takeovers that turned DHL into a global giant, giving an insight into the bold ambitions of the Melbourne-based logistics operator.In the... Idle box ship fleet expected to keep growing The idle container ship fleet has increased over the past two weeks and likely will continue to grow as a steady stream of new vessels is delivered, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. There were 110 jobless vessels above 500 TEUs with a combined capacity of 206,000 TEUs as of Feb. 25,... Port of Rotterdam revenue up, profit down The port of Rotterdam Authority's revenue rose in 2014 on increased activity in Europe's largest container hub, but profits were reduced by higher interest charges linked to record investments in new facilities. The 3.1 percent growth in revenue to 660 million euros [US $733 million] was flanked by a 4.9 percent... ICTSI's new terminals push up volumes and revenue Four new reach stackers have been deployed at ICTSI's Subic Bay and Manila terminals to handle increasing volumes.HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported a 6 percent growth in net profit in 2014, driven by solid revenue increases in its international expansion.The Manila-based terminal operator posted revenue... India dockworkers defer nationwide strike for one week Indian dockworker unions have tentatively agreed to defer a nationwide indefinite strike that was to begin March 9 by a week, setting the stage for negotiations between the stakeholders to reach a settlement. The decision came after the chief labor commissioner appealed to union leaders to allow until March 16 to hold further consultations on... US perishable trade growth outpacing total trade gains LONG BEACH, California - While the growth pace of overall U.S. trade is slowing, perishables trade expansion is "significantly faster," World City President Ken Roberts said at JOC's 15th annual TPM Conference. Close to 10 percent of U.S. trade is made up of perishables, therefore "the opportunity for expansion is great"...

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MARCH 5, 2015
Standoff continues Strikes at more than a dozen US refineries and chemical plants continued today after Shell and the United Steelworkers union (USW) agreed to postpone labour discussions until next week. Best in class Lloyd's Register made waves today after confirming reports that it has secured a contract to class what are being touted as the largest containerships ever built. DIS eyes double sale d'Amico International Shipping plans to sell at least two of its older vessels when the opportunity arises. Grimaldi to splash $300m Italy's Grimaldi Group is closing in on an order for five big car carriers worth $300m. SALT set to fix its wounds Sale-and-leaseback deals are the latest item on Scorpio Bulkers (SALT)'s agenda as it looks to bolster its balance sheet in a weak market - but distressed deal hopefuls will need to look elsewhere. HMM scraps capes South Korean shipping giant Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has reportedly sold two capesize bulkers for demolition. Celsius orders four Celsius Shipping has ordered four 24,600-dwt chemical tankers at China's Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries. JR takes Universal six Bremer Landesbank (BLB) is behind the restructuring of six feeder containerships whose management is being transferred from Universal Marine to rival Dutch shipmanager JR Shipping. Andersen bags bargain AP Moller-Maersk group CEO Nils Andersen has exercised options for B shares worth $3.11m at a bargain price. Spot spur for DIS d'Amico International Shipping recorded its best spot market performance in over five years as it finished 2014 strongly. Golar strikes Rosneft deal Golar LNG has entered into an agreement with Rosneft, which could see the company's FLNG facilities used by the Russian energy giant. Stuart named COO Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has given a senior executive role to one of its veterans. Big cats still at Baltic Rumours linking US listed Navios to the purchase of two modern capesize bulkers from Baltic Trading are wide of the mark, TradeWinds is told. Reliance takes over India's Reliance Infrastructure has agreed to buy a controlling management stake in domestic shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering. Bourbon profit slips France's Bourbon has not been able to ride its increased revenue to improved earnings but it reduced its debt by 21% in 2014. Arrest scuppers $416m deal China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has scrapped a convertible warrant sale worth up to $416.5m after the arrest of the investor due to buy the issue. ICG on the rise Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen all its operating segments grow to double its annual earnings. Quantum selling cape Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific appears set to sell another 1990s-built capesize bulker, this time for further trading. TTIP 'can open Jones Act' A prominent European politician has urged the region's shipowners to get behind important trade talks with the US that could open up access to coastal trades currently blocked under the US Jones Act. WSG adds new ferry Sovereign Ferries has acquired a new fast ferry to service a $300m contract in West Africa. Thais eye new route Thailand's transport ministry is planning a new ferry route across the Gulf of Thailand. Job done Restructuring specialist John Ray has left the board of US tanker owner OSG after the company completed its financial resurrection. Diana channels Richard III The chief executive of Greek operator Diana Shipping continues to believe private equity is to blame for turbulence in the dry-bulk market. Fleet growth to cap rates Epic Gas expects freight rates to remain relatively flat through 2015 due to the size of the newbuilding order book. Epic Gas ends in the red Epic Gas has ended the year in the red posting a fourth quarter loss of $16.2m and a full-year loss of $23m. Logindo defies downturn Logindo Samudramakmur has seen its full-year net profit increase over 21% compared to a year ago. Noble offloads OBO Noble Chartering (Noble) appears to be moving forward with the disposal of an elderly combination carrier (OBO) that was at the centre of a recent legal battle in the US.

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MARCH 5, 2015
Business leaders respond to positive economic signs GAO: More can be done to target high-risk truckers Chemical fire closes part of Port of Vancouver USDA sends trade mission to Southeast Asia Ingersoll-Rand solidifies Frigoblock acquisition Profits soar at Panalpina Port of Rotterdam profits down despite increased revenue Descartes sees fiscal year profits rise Savannah harbor dredging now ready to begin DHL reveals new South Asia hub plans Tinker Bell and the General

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MARCH 5, 2015
Ships collide in the Houston Ship Channel Channel has re-opened following the collision. Hong Kong should 'rethink' green incentives Think tank questions whether incentives are even needed. Annual profits drop for Port of Rotterdam Dip by 4.9% in 2014. North America's first LNG-fuelled vessel delivered to Shell Will run on 99% LNG and can operate for around seven days before refuelling. Port of Houston opens as fog clears But offshore is a 'mess', supplier says. Former Maersk Line CFO joins Monjasa Henriks to take over as bunker company's new group CFO. Fire at Port Metro Vancouver still smouldering But bunkering volumes, schedules unaffected. Ferry operator says scrubber is 'working perfectly' Brittany Ferries says system was installed without loss of freight or passenger space. Fuel oil stocks near eight-month high Singapore onshore stocks climb for third week in a row. Demand for MGO surging in ports outside ECA Ports in the Mediterranean supplying up to seven times as much MGO as a year ago. 'Fuel oil prices to fall' in line with the weakening demand China's independent refiners turning to a bitumen as a feedstock. Should bunker prices dictate the industry's priorities? Now is not a time for short-term thinking. LNG take-up 'not straight forward' Cost compared to scrubber may be favourable in US but not elsewhere, Meech predicts. Gibraltar holds on to Mediterranean top spot Bunkering ports in the region feel competition from Novorossiysk. OW Bunker listing: Parties could face law suits No such thing as indemnity for players, says Chairman of the Danish Shareholders' Association. Bunker manager rejoins GAC Colin Holloway back at GAC. Shipping firm shaves $90 million off annual bunker bill Company sees benefit of fuel-saving efforts. Seismic services provider further in the red Bunker supplier extends credit facility of $2 million to group. Monjasa enters into bunkering JV with Namibian firm Namibia-listed company is involved with services, trading and distribution. WTI crude increases despite inventory gains US commercial crude inventories rose by 10.3 million barrels last week.

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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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