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BRIEFS

August 20, 2015

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G6 Alliance voids 4 Asia-Europe sailings to meet feeble demand Giant 2M alliance slims Asia-Europe services in face of weak peak Weak peak season drives increase in idle fleet, big ships soon affected Tianjin aftermath: Port likely to await 7 days before 80pc of cargo restored Singamas profit falls 24pc to US$10.07, but sales rise 3.7pc Brazilian strike action by customs staff will cripple Brazilian ports RCL profit declines 81pc to US$1.55 million as revenues fall 14pc Deltamarin says it's on top of feeder design to boost capacity, fuel saving Georgia aiming for bigger slice of trans-Caspian transport trade MacGregor ro-ro access systems to equip 5 new Grimaldi car carriers Canada's Brookfield to buy freight firm Asciano for US$8.84 billion Cathay profits soar 468pc to US$254.3 million while revenue slips 0.9pc Air freight cashes in on cross-channel chaos hit by strikes, migrants LATAM confident of future but fears odds against a fast cargo pickup Thai Airways widens quarterly loss to $363.1 million, slow cargo blamed Vancouver airport signs with Shanghai Pudding to boost cargo growth

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Falling freight rates seen helping exporters & importers enhance performance G6 Alliance announces Asia-Europe schedule update HANSA HEAVY LIFT safely transports shiploader from China to US Liner reliability slips for first time in 6 months, says report Maersk Line remains top performer in reliability Natural rubber imports likely to increase with revival of auto industry Ports & related infrastructure permissible under CRZ, says govt Truckers threaten to go on nationwide strike from Sept. ...decline for eighth straight month in July, by 10.3 pc Anti-dumping duty levied on potassium carbonate imports from Taiwan, South Korea Exports likely to improve in coming months: Fieo President Govt hikes import duty on edible oils Govt urged to revive interest subvention scheme for exporters INR recovers early losses, still remains sharply weak Mozambique seen as vital source for coal, gas: PM

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AUGUST 19, 2015
New Zealand ports battle for business Ports of Auckland (POAL) has detailed plans to take on major competitor Port of Tauranga's (POT) catchment in the Bay of Plenty region. Timing its news just 24 hours ahead of the release of POT's annual results, POAL revealed that its third inland port will be located right on POT's doorstep at Mt MAN engines ordered for world's largest CSD German manufacturer MAN Diesel & Turbo is to supply the engines for what will be the world's largest cutter suction dredger (CSD), ordered by Belgium dredging company Jan De Nul. Currently designated JDN8069 and being built at Croatian shipyard Uljanik Brodogradiliste in Pula, the vessel will Deadline set for Greek port sell-off As part of its reforms-for-cash deal with international lenders, the Greek government has agreed deadlines for the privatisation of its two major ports, Piraeus and Thessaloniki. The country's HRADF privatisation fund announced last week that binding offers for the tenders involving the Port of Kobe's cargo traffic rises Port of Kobe's cargo traffic rose 2% year on year in May to 7.821 million tonnes as a gain in domestic trade outweighed a dip in foreign trade. Foreign trade slipped 4.2% y/y to 4.187 million tonnes but domestic trade at the west Japanese port climbed 10.3% y/y to 3.633 million tonnes, according to Singapore to upgrade harbour craft transponders The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is to install enhanced transponders and systems on small harbour and pleasure craft to improve situational awareness and safety in port waters. With SGD6.8 million (USD4.8 million) in government funding, the installation of the transponders and Chinese yards' new orders drop 69.4% in January-July Chinese shipyards' new orders slumped 69.4% year on year (y/y) to 14.0 million dwt in the first seven months of 2015, according to the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI). While the yards' completed tonnage climbed 9.8% to 22.7 million dwt over the period, their Ho Chi Minh City seeks USD13.8m to dredge river Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is seeking VND300 billion (USD13.8 million) from the state government to clear a soil buildup on the Soai Rap River threatening its container trade. Soai Rap River is a key waterway for vessels transporting goods to ports in HCMC and neighbouring localities. "If the Soai Brookfield clinches $6.5bn majority stake in Asciano ports and rail Canada's Brookfield Asset Management on 18 August clinched an AUD8.9 billion (USD6.5 billion) takeover of the last remaining Australian-owned port and rail network, Asciano. Asciano, which owns and operates Patrick container terminals in Brisbane, Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney, called for a Tianjin port suspends movement of dangerous cargo Tianjin port has suspended the import and export of hazardous cargo, beginning on 17 August, according to an announcement by the Tianjin Transport Committee. The announcement stated that all container terminals and liquid bulk terminals must suspend the import and export of hazardous cargo SDIC to invest in FSIG Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group (FSIG), a state-owned shipbuilding group based in Fujian, China, said it is in talks with China's State Development & Investment Corporation (SDIC) to include the latter as an investor. FSIG and SDIC had preliminarily exchanged opinions about SDIC investing in SK Shipping's profit soars South Korean shipping company SK Shipping posted a profit of KRW47.6 billion (USD40.18million) in the first half of 2015, up 4,289% from KRW1 billion in the same period last year. The company's operating profit also jumped to KRW97.3 billion from KRW46.8 billion a year ago. The operating profit is

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AUGUST 19, 2015
'Give us a runway and we will compete on cargo with Heathrow', says angry Gatwick Maersk/MSC container shipping alliance blamed for Asia-Europe trade imbalance China Southern spreads its wings with increased air freight services into Europe

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Western Gulf lease sale attracts few bidders Dry bulk market recovery at least a year away Jensen develops two new LNG bunker barge concepts Gibdock wins more work from German owners SSN 762 work worth potential $228 million to NNS MAN to power world's most powerful cutter suction dredge Ultra Deep orders 142 m DSCV Kvichak builds fourth RB-M C for NYPD

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Port Metro Vancouver sees gains in first half 2015 cargo numbers Drewry report looks at LNG carrier freight rates Matson earns top spot in Quest for Quality Awards American Trucking Associations releases July truck tonnage index Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Brazilian customs strike

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Zim profits up as new strategy starts to pay dividends Volumes lower as Israeli line withdraws from some trades and shifts focus to the US XRTC calls for further consolidation in Greece's battered ferry sector Streamlining would offer a lifeline to owners that have been newly hit by VAT hikes, says study Cosco International posts 5% growth in net profit for first half Increase mainly supported by one-off gains as waning newbuilding orders hit ship trading business Woodside sees its profits shrink Australian LNG producer and exporter hit by lower commodity prices and reduced sales Rickmers Linie turnround boosts parent company results German group completes debt restructuring to become 'capital-market capable' Solvang rules out mergers LPG shipowner to stand alone as gas-carrying industry makes tentative moves towards consolidation Glencore's earnings drop sharply in first half Lower China commodities demand compounds dry bulk owners' woes Maersk ready to stay on sidelines in next round of consolidation Skou focuses on organic growth as APL looks for a buyer and Chinese carriers open merger talks Sainty receives warning from stock market regulator Chinese shipbuilder was found dishonest in information disclosure Patrick brand likely to survive after Brookfield takes over Asciano Parent company Asciano's name has a less certain future Quarantined parking area impedes recovery of Tianjin ro-ro terminal A large car warehouse in the blast zone is still under scrutiny for possible contamination Keep cool in LNG shipping LNG shipping picks its names carefully

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Auckland to launch inland port in battle with Tauranga Port of AucklandBy announcing a new inland port, the Ports of Auckland fired another shot in its war with the Port of Tauranga to be New Zealand's primary container gateway. Shippers stands to gain lower costs and better connectivity no matter the victor. Ports of Auckland and Toll Group will team... America's Road Team captains visit Ft. Benning Ft. Benning, Ga. - American Trucking Associations and the America's Road Team Captains are in Ft. Benning today for the Military Transportation Job Fair presented by Hiring Our Heroes and Fastport. America's Road Team Captains are elite professional truck drivers with millions of accident-free miles and represent the 3.4 million... Meet BIMCO market analysis at Maritime Cyprus 2015 BIMCO's Chief Shipping Analyst, Peter Sand will be one of the panellists at this year's Maritime Cyprus Conference. Taking place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 13-16 September 2015. This is the 14th Maritime Cyprus conference and this year's theme is "Game Change". The conference will focus on the market forces affecting... DP World welcomes visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE Dubai - DP World today reiterated the company's commitment to enabling India's growth and economic development through its operations in the country where it supports over 32% of India's container trade. DP World is a market leader in Indian container terminal operations and has the largest portfolio of ports along the Indian coastline.... South Carolina Ports Authority doubles operating profit Port of CharlestonThe South Carolina Ports Authority doubled its operating profit during its just-ended fiscal year, and opened its current fiscal year in July with an 11.6 percent increase in loaded container volume. The Port of Charleston's July volume, including empty boxes, was 175,223 twenty-foot-equivalent units, a 13.8 percent increase from... Echo Global Logistics names new vice president of marketing CHICAGO, IL - Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECHO), a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services (the "Company"), announced today that Christopher N. Clemmensen has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing. A proven executive with nearly 25 years of experience at both emerging and Fortune 500... Mohawk Global Logistics supports growth with Descartes OneView Solution and ACE compliance WATERLOO, Ontario - Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Mohawk Global Logistics is using Descartes' OneView(TM) Forwarder Enterprise and Customs House Brokerage (CHB) solution to support its market expansion. Mohawk Global will also use Descartes OneView(TM) solution to submit data to... Despite falling diesel prices, CNG fueling network grows CNG fueling station in Newport, Tennessee, opened to serve trucks running a key Southeast-Inland route. The extreme drop in diesel and gas prices may have stolen some of the luster alternative fuels enjoyed from 2011 through 2014, when diesel on average cost $3.89 a gallon and trucking operators and shippers saw... Container liner reliability fell for first time in six months, Drewry says Ocean carrier on-time reliability fell across the three main East-West trades in July for the first time in six months, according to Drewry's most recent Carrier Performance Insight report. The good news is those figures are still well above where they were a year ago and the maritime research and advisory... Hazardous cargo shippers forced to reroute shipments after Tianjin forbids Tianjin port has suspended the import and export of all hazardous cargo following two deadly explosions linked to dangerous cargo, forcing U.S. shippers to reroute their shipments through other Chinese ports. That's hitting shippers using the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and New York-New Jersey the hardest, as they are... Teesport buys new cranes to keep up with double-digit gains Teesport, United KingdomU.K. port operator PD Ports on Wednesday said it has bought three rubber-tire gantry cranes to handle container traffic growth at Teesport, the second-largest container gateway in the northern U.K. PD Ports said Teesport has been growing by 13 percent annually since 2007 and handled 420,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units in... River silt buildup threatens Ho Chi Minh port container trade Saigon Premier Container Terminal, VietnamHo Chi Minh City is seeking $13.8 million from the state government to clear a soil buildup threatening its container trade on the Soai Rap River, a key waterway for vessels transporting goods to ports between Vietnam's largest city and neighbouring localities. "If the Soai Rap River... New INTTRA products wrestle 'big data' to give shippers supply chain visibility Two new products from INTTRA, the e-commerce cargo-booking portal, show how the logistics industry is diving into so-called "big data" and working to transform raw information into supply chain intelligence. In recent years, tech outsiders have been jumping into the logistics world looking to simplify operations and streamline brokering as shippers,... Zim rides restructuring to profit LONDON - Zim Integrated Shipping Service swung to a net profit of $23 million in the second quarter from a $50 million loss a year ago as a multi-billion dollar restructuring continued to improve the Israeli ocean's carrier's bottom line. The [non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles] profit marked the carrier's second straight... ILWU workers in 2014 got largest pay hike in decade, PMA says The past year was not good for importers and exporters that ship through the U.S. West Coast as they endured horrendous port congestion due to labor slowdowns and employer retaliation. But it was a great year for registered members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union who enjoyed their largest... Motor carrier profits grow despite gloomy forecasts Michael ScheidThe trucking industry has been clamoring about impending doom from industry regulations and the persistent shortage of qualified drivers since the end of the economic recession in 2010. Inability to add capacity and skyrocketing operating expenses are the two most often cited outcomes resulting from these industry changes. Although... Russia's Global Ports pins hopes on new CEO Global Ports' Petrolesport Terminal, St. Petersburg, RussiaGlobal Ports, one of Russia's top container terminal operators, has shaken up its leadership in an effort to reverse its fortune after plummeting container volume. The company appointed Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of Russian fertilizer giant Uralkali, as general director. The appointment is seen as... RCL latest to add surcharges to Jawaharlal Nehru cargo Regional Container Lines last week became the latest ocean carrier serving India to levy surcharges on Jawaharlal Nehru Port-bound cargo to cover costs that incurred from congestion and delays following the week-long shutdown of APM Terminals facility in the country's largest container port complex. Effective August 14, the regional operator began... Maersk towage unit Svitzer seeks growth in Middle East, Africa, Asia LONDON - Svitzer unveiled a new growth strategy targeting the Middle East, Africa and Asia as the Maersk group's towage unit moves to lessen its dependence on the mature and over-supplied European and Australian markets. The Copenhagen-based company said it will create two new regions from October 1 - the MEA,... Idle fleet growth to continue as carriers cut sailings LONDON - The fleet of idle container ships over 500 twenty-foot-equivalent units rose to 149 on August 10 from 127 at the end of July and is set to increase in the coming weeks amid a weak peak shipping season and the rising number of blanked sailings on the Asia-Europe... California truck execs, state regulators clash over emission rules Trucking executives generally back a federal governmental push to reduce emissions from heavy-duty trucks, but California regulators want even stricter rules to reduce health risks and global warming from truck pollution. The Tuesday hearing in Long Beach on the rules proposed by Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Zulily sale shows folly of non-expedited e-commerce delivery Earrings for sale on QVC.The same logistics strategy that propelled U.S. online retailer Zulily to greatness has led to its defeat, according to industry analysts, culminating this week in the company's sale to a retail giant with a markedly different idea of how supply chains are run. The company, known for...

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Crowley unveils LNG barges Crowley Maritime unveiled concepts for two LNG bunkering barges aimed at meeting differing needs in the emergent sector. Ultra Deep books DSCV Ultra Deep has placed an order at China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for a sophisticated offshore construction vessel. Bulker shares lead decline New York shipping stocks took a step downward Wednesday amid investor jitters over Asian stock market volatility.. Another bid for Mols Danish holding company Lind Invest has joined Polaris in the race to takeover compatriot ferry owner Mols-Linien. Capes for quarterbacks How could Nippon Yusen Kaisha (K Line) of Japan and some cowboys from Dallas be ever possibly connected? LNG rates to tip up in 2016 LNG carrier charter rates will stay low for the remainder of this year but are set to improve steadily over the next three years, Clarksons Platou Securities says. Street looks to charters Analysts are looking to Navios Maritime Acquisition for period charters that would set its VLCCs up for dropdown into MLP Navios Maritime Midstream Partners (NAP). Navios execs talk crude tankers Ted Petrone says Navios has no worries about the VLCC newbuilding orderbook and predicted a bright couple of years for the market. DSME leads orders table DSME has extended its stay at the top of the table for global shipyards in terms of its present orderbook. Monarch adds SALT Monarch Alternative Capital has bumped up its interest in Scorpio Bulkers (ticker symbol: SALT). DSME drillship deleted DSME has seen a near $600m drillship newbuilding chalked off. Viking names new CFO Viking Supply Ships has appointed Ulrik Hegelund as its new chief financial officer. Glencore points to China Glencore has seen its first half profit slump in the face of falling commodity prices and a weaker Chinese economy. VLGC market lifts Solvang Strong VLGC rates helped Solvang marginally boost its profit for the second quarter. Newbuilds threaten rates A surge in crude tanker vessel capacity over the next two years will lead to a fall in shipowner earnings from current highs warns Drewry. Svitzer targets growth Svitzer, the Maersk Group's towage and salvage arm, has set its sights on expanding its operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Svitzer targets emerging markets Maersk Group arm to establish dedicated business development resources in Singapore. Nickel ore concerns remain Problems in the transportation of nickel ore from the Philippines continue to pose a threat to maritime safety a major P&I Club claims. Port of Aden reopens The Port of Aden is said to have resume operations after being closed for the past four months due to political unrest in Yemen.

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AUGUST 19, 2015
UPS completes Coyote acquisition Tianjin explosion could cause shipping delays for U.S. importers New digital import/export platform launched 3M renews contract with CEVA Iron ore volumes sink in July for U.S.-flag lakers APL Logistics opens consolidation center in Vietnam ATA: Truck tonnage index increased 2.8 percent in July Mohawk to use Descartes for expansion, ACE compliance ZIM reports $12m profit in second quarter INTTRA releases new ocean freight support tools Hapag-Lloyd orders 6,000 reefer containers Executive Moves: Echo Global Logistics and Alliance Shippers

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AUGUST 19, 2015
Valencia mulls LNG bunkering option Port authority approves project. Chinese ambitions retain their Arctic flavour As Cosco ship completes Northern Sea Route trip Dubai: Arrested tanker released Move involved outstanding demurrage claims. Cosco's revenue falls On weaker marine fuel performance. Aegean to shut Portland marine fuel terminal Move aimed at boosting earnings, says company. Dubai-based bunkering firm arrests vessel Pakistan National Shipping Corporation has 'off-hired' arrested vessel, says spokesman. Hong Kong supplier mulls Singapore expansion Company currently in feasibility study to determine if move is viable. Change of investors at Titan Petrochemicals Two new shareholders to support restructuring of the firm. BFC completes bunker supply deal with dredging giant Company to supply 12,000 mt of marine fuel under agreement. Firm awarded grant to develop scrubber technology EnScrub treats scrubber effluent for legal discharge, saving costs of off-site disposal.

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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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