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BRIEFS

January 22, 2015

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Los Angeles 2014 box volume up 6pc to 8.3 million TEU - best since 2007 Singapore's PSA International up 5.8pc in 2014 to 65.44 million TEU Nhava Sheva port operations return to normal after docker go-slow Hapag-Lloyd revises German inland haulage tariff and fuel surcharge CSCL and Maersk's MCC soon to launch direct China-Myanmar services Shipowners post millions to avoid ship arrests after OW Bunker collapse Taiwan 2014 exports up 2.7pc to US$313.84 billion, but December off 2.8pc China's ban on US poultry, eggs unwarranted, says trade group Kerry to invest US$16 million in Indonesian JV with PT Puninar Kerry Logistics 'to have an HK warehouse hold ashes of 100,000 dead' Maltese investor ready to expand Baltic terminal footprint in Gdansk DB Schenker sues ANA, Cargolux in New York for fixing surcharges in 2006 Leipzig/Halle airport cargo volume rises 2.7pc in 2014 to 910,708 tonnes Opening skies over Milan's Malpensa Airport brings air freighter frenzy

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Japan likely to assist in improving ship recycling in India WISTA India's second annual forum on Friday L&T Kattupalli Port welcomes MOL's maiden call NSICT observes Road Safety Week Ports as Companies Drop in fuel prices to make truck rentals cheaper ...considering cross-border gas pipeline to Nepal ...Fieo chief compliments Commerce Ministry Centre determined to take up river inter-linking EC allows Alphonso imports but still no entry for veggies General Budget to be presented on Feb. 28 Govt to promote 'Make in India' at Davos India to pursue US on easing gas import norms GMB's A. K. Rakesh to be Chief Guest at Gujarat Junction 2015 in Kandla on Feb. 7

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TIR missing in Pakistan's transport vision Faymonville branches out in France Auspicious figures for IMS Cargo in 2014 Contship welcomes 2M to Italy Retirement triggers changes at DB Schenker Virgin Atlantic Cargo retains GSSA in India Rail service for copper concentrate handling Huettemann acquires Delog's logistics activities Dunkirk: 2014 - a favourable start for strategic plan France's Haropa gets new executive director Rail funding drives investments in Turkey Box and breakbulk boom in Rotterdam Transit Group adopts IVS's e-AWB solution Turkish Airlines increases service to Horn of Africa Hauling on the oars round Singapore

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Chinese coal importers' confidence recovers Chinese coal importers are recovering their confidence, with arriving cargoes having all passed sample tests on coal quality, according to a research report by IHS Energy. Meanwhile, market sources suggest a number of Indonesia's major mining companies have agreed to provide Chinese buyers with Lower oil prices to hinder drive for fuel efficiency The pursuit of bunker fuel efficiency may be hampered by the continuing fall in oil prices, according to John Kemphas, a market analyst from Reuters. Kemphas reasoned that cheaper oil prices are helping shipowners save costs and encourage more fuel usage, slowing down the rate of future fuel Taiwanese export orders hit new high in 2014 Taiwanese export orders stood at $472.8Bn for 2014, an increase of 6.7% year on year (y/y) and a new record, according to data released by its Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday. Electronics exports rose 13.5% from 2013 to $99.99Bn, Taiwan's finance ministry said, while shipments of metals and

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JANUARY 21, 2015
NTSB reports on OSV allision and sinking GTT and Conrad Shipyard ink LNG licensing agreement Congress Members: McCain amendment "misguided" Ingalls starts fabrication of NSC 7 Wärtsilä solutions picked for LNG carrier quartet

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Port of Portland part of team exporting ford products globally Coast Guard honors Petty Officer with Outstanding Coxswain Award CMA CGM Group to open in-house shipping academy Willard Marine names Lougheed to company's engineering team Bureau of Transportation Statistics releases latest transportation guide

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Eimskip joint venture marks strategy shift for König Chief executive Mahnke insists König is no longer a KG house but an integrated shipping company Boxships continue to be upsized on West Africa-Asia trade Average size of ship in use on services from Asia to West Africa increases 38% compared with a year earlier Scorpio bolsters fleet with five new product tankers Tankers start work on contracts ranging from $14,000-$30,000 per day Cosco Pacific appoints new chairman and top executive Li Yunpeng resigns as chairman, due to unspecified re-designation of work VLCC daily spot earnings stay in $80,000s range for ninth straight day Robust earning power enhancing segment's attractiveness for investors Long Beach volumes rise despite congestion But growth lags behind that of San Pedro Bay rival Los Angeles Aegean moves into Russian bunkering market Fuel provider's expansion includes hiring 'about 25' ex-OW Bunker staff DNV GL's Svensen steps up pressure for transparent casualty investigations Class society boss calls for findings to be shared freely in order to reduce fatalities and ship losses Euronav IPO pricing on high side, says Stavseth Other operators better value, according to influential Arctic Securities analyst Communication is crucial, says contender for IMO's top post Cyprus candidate Andreas Chrysostomou wants the IMO to be more open to discussion Crowley ups its Puerto Rican service as Horizon exits island Company also plans to increase capacity on the North Atlantic service by 40% Costamare acquires German containership No truth to recent reports that Greek owner has ordered six giants at Samsung Total of 35 ships detained for hours of rest deficiencies in Indian Ocean inspection Panama-flagged vessels have most detentions, at 10 Chevron's sale of LNG from Gorgon plant highlights Australia's growing impact Most of Chevron's LNG from Gorgon is committed to Asian customers Optimising port capacity key to BHP Billiton growth plans Productivity helping to mitigate falling commodity prices New ship-to-ship transfer clause for dry bulk cargo from BIMCO Transfers are less of a factor than in the tanker sector; the new clause aims at reducing risk when they do occur Atlantic gives capes some fizz After a tough start to the year, a handful of positives have emerged OSG appoints new chief executive The US-based tanker operator looks to a 'full return to the capital markets as a publicly traded company' Golar LNG completes $390m sale of FSRU to Golar LNG Partners The deal involves Golar LNG retaining the right to use the FSRU

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Charleston forecasts slower TEU growth after robust 2014 gains South Carolina Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome expects the Port of Charleston's 2015 container volume to expand 5 percent to 7 percent after traffic measured similarly jumped 12 percent in 2014 from 2013. Harder year-over-year comparisons and uncertainty in the export market leads Newsome to expect more moderate growth this year,... Seattle, Tacoma combined annual container volume falls for third straight year Container volumes at the Puget Sound ports of Seattle and Tacoma declined slightly in 2014 for the second consecutive year, highlighting the wisdom of the ports' decision last year to work together as a gateway for the good of the entire region. "The industry is changing and the competition from other... US West Coast congestion hits new high as ILWU, PMA lay blame on manning Congestion at West Coast ports is the worst it has been since longshoremen began hard-timing employers in early November, and conditions are expected to worsen as terminal operators and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union use manning issues to see how much pain they can inflict on each other. The strategies... Teamsters lose vote at West Virginia FedEx Freight terminal The Teamsters union suffered a pair of setbacks this week in its drive to organize FedEx Freight, the largest U.S. less-than-truckload carrier. FedEx Freight drivers in Charleston, West Virginia, rejected union representation in a Jan. 15 vote. The Teamsters also withdrew a National Labor Relations Board election petition at the carrier's... Container Trade Intelligence Conference Inland Distribution Conference 2015 Moving to Memphis, TN in 2015, the JOC Inland Distribution Conference is the must-attend conference for container shipping professionals looking for the latest cost saving strategies, best practices, forecasts and trends in the intermodal and inland distribution arena.... Labor, terminal issues send volume down at LA-Long Beach Terminal gridlock and persistent labor issues caught up with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in December as the container volume at the busiest U.S. port complex declined 1 percent compared to December 2013. Total container volume includes both loaded and empty containers. Loaded import containers, which outnumber loaded... Expanding capacity, bigger ships to test European ports this year The world's first fully automated container terminal in Rotterdam on the Maasvlakte 2 site.Europe's ports face a rocky ride in 2015, dominated by a potential glut of container-handling capacity in the north that will only be partially offset by steadily rising transshipment traffic in the Mediterranean. The leading hubs, mainly in... Alitalia to boost cargo operations as it targets return to profit in 2017 Alitalia unveiled plans to increase its cargo operations as part of a strategy to return to profitability in 2017 following years of losses, billions of dollars of state subsidies and a narrow escape from bankruptcy. The Italian flag carrier said it will expand Milan Malpensa airport into a major freight hub,... Amsterdam Schiphol airport blames cargo slowdown on US West Coast port congestion Amsterdam Schiphol airport said cargo traffic got off to a slow start this year because increased trans-Pacific shipper demand for air cargo services due to U.S. West Coast port congestion is diverting freighters from Asia-Europe routes to the Pacific. U.S. port problems were also partly to blame for the decline in... Economists predict 'solid' US growth, higher truck rates ATLANTA - More "solid" and steady U.S. economic growth will increase freight demand and boost shipping costs and domestic transportation rates in 2015, economists and analysts said at the SMC3 JumpStart 2015 conference here Jan. 20. After a year of sharp price increases in 2014, shippers at the three-day logistics conference... AMPT: We're working to restore Nhava Sheva operations after truck protests APM Terminals management at India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) on Wednesday said it is making all efforts to restore "complete" normalcy in the terminal operation and bring "vessel calls back on schedule." Container-handling at the private terminal, also known as Gateway Terminals India (GTI), has been affected in... Divided we stand When the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on Jan. 5 joined waterfront employers in requesting federal mediation in labor talks that had stalled after more than eight months, hopes spiked throughout the container shipping industry. It was the first step, industry interests said, toward resolving increasingly tense negotiations that coincided with... US, Europe growth buoy Asia's shipping and trade forecasts China's Qingdao port truck gatesRising foreign trade that drove up throughput at China's container ports in 2014 is expected to continue this year on the back of strengthening demand from the U.S. and Europe, and despite a slowdown in the mainland economy. The International Monetary Fund projects growth in advanced economies... Obama's free trade push more plausible than infrastructure vision President Obama once again called for dramatically improving U.S. infrastructure and receiving expanded powers to finalize two major trade pacts during last night's State of the Union address. Obama's chances of getting the latter before he leaves office in less than two years are far better than passing an infrastructure... Cheaper oil will buoy NOL bottom line, DBS says APL Gwangyang at Port of SingaporeHONG KONG - It will be "better luck" this year for loss-making Neptune Orient Lines as plummeting bunker fuel prices give a huge boost to the company's cost savings drive, according to investment bankers DBS Vickers. In a note to customers, the bank said the price... Aussie goods gain duty free access to Japan as FTA takes effect HONG KONG - A free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and Japan came into effect on Jan. 15, granting virtually all Australian exports preferential or duty free access to the giant Japanese market. It was seven years in the making and the two countries finally signed the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement... China ports grow on back of robust US trade Shanghai, China portHONG KONG - Total container throughput at China's top 20 ports reached 175 million TEUs in 2014, an increase of 5.3 percent over the previous year as solid exports to the U.S. helped drive up the cargo numbers. Shanghai remains at the top of the China port table, its... Rival rail networks to link Mombasa port and Nairobi HONG KONG - The China-financed Mombasa-Nairobi rail link that is under construction is facing competition from Africa's largest private equity firm that has invested $70 million in a competing rail connection that will also link the two cities. Egypt Exchange listed Qalaa Holdings is the majority shareholder of Rift Valley Railways...

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Vigor takes the lead A US shipyard appears to be closing in on a contract to equip two Totem Ocean Express (Totem Ocean) ro-ros with dual-fuel power systems. Totem targets Title XI Another Jones Act operator has entered the race to line up loan guarantees backed by the US Maritime Administration (MarAd). Scorpio Tankers guides for less Scorpio Tankers has toned down market expectations for its fourth quarter performance. STNG scores upgrade An equity analyst at Canaccord Genuity has upgraded shares of Scorpio Tankers in response to renewed optimism about the future of the product tanker market. Demand dilemma Bimco has warned that shipping faces continued challenges after the IMF downgraded the global economic outlook for 2015 and 2016. CCM surveys buyback Clarksons Capital Markets has supported a share buyback programme at Avance Gas but suggested it lacks the scale to be a major driver of the owner's stock price. Bahri brought lower Saudi VLCC owner Bahri has blamed lower profit from its holding in LPG carrier company Petredec for a fall in fourth quarter profit. Nordic replaces steel Nordic Bulk Carriers will use hatches made of plastic instead of steel on one of its cargo vessels. FPSO to be evacuated More than 50 workers were due to be taken off Shell's Curlew FPSO off Scotland on Wednesday after an apparent gas leak. Bigger the better Anybody questioning the merits of consolidation in the VLCC market may find some insight in Euronav's IPO prospectus. CSDC scrapping 10 China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is lining up the demolition of elderly bulkers worth CNY 590m ($95m). Four yard workers killed Firefighters said the operator's cabin broke away at Geochung Shipbuilding, according to the Yonhap news agency. Shreyas claims Indian first Shreyas Shipping and Logistics (SSL) says it has become the first Indian owner to call at every Indian port, thanks to its new containership. Wartsila wins LNG deal A consortium of four owners has chosen Wartsila for the provision of plant and gas handling systems on four newbuildings. Van Oord orders duo Shipbuilder Damen of the Netherlands has won a deal to build a new dredger and crew vessel for compatriot owner Van Oord. Taiwan boosts volumes Cargo and passenger transport increased between Taiwan and China in 2014 after continued easing of shipping restrictions. Aegean goes to Russia Greece's Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has snapped up ex-OW Bunker staff to launch operations in Russia. BGC ups price again Nasdaq-listed brokerage BGC Partners has added $65m to its offer for derivatives group GFI to beat a rival bid, valuing the company at $787m. Vietnam tanker arrested A Vietnamese-owned chemical and products tanker has been arrested in Singapore over an unresolved chartering dispute. NPD trims E&P estimates The Norwegian Petroleum Directive (NPD) expects oil investments in the country to fall by more than a fifth over the next three years. BHP sets new ore record BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, has produced a record amount of iron ore in the second half of the year. Osaka move delayed The Hoegh Osaka will remain in its present location for now, according to the UK's Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). US ports in record year Los Angeles and Long Beach have both reported one of their busiest years on record in figures just released. Steel prices plunge A forecaster who tracks the dry-bulk market is growing increasingly concerned about the recent decline in Chinese steel prices.

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JANUARY 21, 2015
West Coast terminals continue to limit night operations CMA CGM alters transatlantic loop Radiant acquires Canadian freight broker Wheels in $78.5 million deal ATA: Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage index unchanged in December Long Beach container volumes grew 1.3 percent in 2014 TNT upgrades next-day delivery service to Germany CEVA expands Chicago operations Obama highlights infrastructure, trade in State of Union address Experts say oil prices will bottom out, then rise in 2015 DNV opens Nanjing office

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JANUARY 21, 2015
Curoil expands fuel trading team Hires fuel trader Garrick Stomp. Construction of BC Ferries' LNG vessel underway Polish shipyard held a steel cutting ceremony on January 16. Dense fog disrupts operations at US Gulf ports Ports in the region have been closed since Tuesday evening. Oil executive warns that crude could climb to $200 Low prices now could mean sharp rise in four to five years' time, says Eni CEO. Proposal to update BDN text scrapped by IMO sub-committee Working group agrees that current supplier's declaration is fine even for vessels using alternative sulphur compliance methods. Timely softening of MGO prices a boon to shipowners Lower bunkers will offset higher ECA fuel. Hong Kong: Sulphur rules could drive ships away 'Some vessels may decide to switch to Shenzhen or Guangzhou.' Total Lubmarine wins backing for its 'Bioneptan' range 'Kemel has approved the range for use with all types of Kemel seals.' EMMF adds MGO barge deliveries at French port Move to meet ECA-related demand for distillates. Distillate sales surged in December Tighter ECA regulations see Rotterdam's MGO sales more than double. Cross-industry project to create new 'eco' ship design Singapore and Scottish organisations to develop bunker-saving hull designs. Rotterdam bunker sales climb Higher distillate sales boost overall numbers. Maersk: 'We are not considering speeding up our vessels' But some players see lower bunker prices as an opportunity to show flexibility with slow steaming. LNG bunker tanker project developed in UK But is at design stage. Smit Amandla in bunkering move Added bunkering along with other services. Continued resistance to regulating black carbon Industry and some countries unconvinced that shipping's contribution warrants action. Russian refinery reports boost in bunker output Total production volumes increased 60% over the year. Lube system offers 'new playground' for engine designers One-fits-all cylinder lubricant solutions a thing of the past, says Lukoil spokesman. Antwerp-based player to start LNG bunkering ops Firm has already started LNG tank station for trucks in 2014. Aegean reaches into Russian market Operations supported by five former OW staff. ICS welcomes EPA's decision to penalise ECA violators 'We welcome that the level of US penalties will take account of the nature of the violation.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Madrid

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

INDUSTRY

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

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Ismailia

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

PORTS

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

Naples/Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Padua

PORTS

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

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

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

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

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

CRUISES

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

Hannover/Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

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

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

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

OFFSHORE

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

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

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

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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

Villorba

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

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

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

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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

Venice

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

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

Lugano

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

OFFSHORE

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

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

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

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