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BRIEFS

January 26, 2015

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Asia-Europe up 24.6pc to US$1,256/TEU, transpac up 29pc to $2,063/FEU 75pc of pirate attacks in Asian waters, incidents rise 22cp in 2014 Puget Sound 'Seaport Alliance's falls to 3.4 million TEU in 2014 South Carolina box volume up 12pc in 2014 to 1.8 million TEU CP profit up 68pc to C$1.4 billion, sales up 8pc to US$1.1 billion Worldgate Express Lines looks back on 25 years of rapid growth DHL opens US$35 million air export facility in Chicago O'Hare zone CEVA s expands near Chicago O'Hare with 65,600 square foot warehouse Kalmar to provide automation system for new Melbourne CT ABX Air to lease 15 B767Fs to DHL Express until March 2019 Swiss International Air Lines, Swiss WorldCargo, Cargologic, SATS sign deal Strike looms as Cargolux and its union in deadlock over pilot headcount

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JW Morrison renews its fleet Port of Rotterdam expands eastwards Winners of UK freight association's awards revealed Globalink best in Kazakhstan New UK tax could affect offshore maritime sector Eurotunnel smashes records in 2014 Cargo revenues up 2.1% for Delta Kemapack auctioning golden trolley for charity TNT Express CEO returns to marketing roots Arkas overshoots the 1 million teu mark 2014 UPR trains ever faster across USA Highlighting importance of Europe's airports Singapore remains top bunkering port Agility aiding distribution in Ghana

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JANUARY 23, 2015
Takoradi expansion powers ahead Phase one of a $344M project to triple capacity at Takoradi, Ghana's oldest seaport, has stepped up a gear with main contractor Jan De Nul Group (JDN) of Belgium beginning to dredge 1M m³ of tough material. Speaking to IHS Maritime, a JDN representative said, "The status of the contract as of today Hazmat reporting goes electronic-only An improved system for reporting hazardous cargoes from June this year is being launched by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). Under the new system, data will have to be submitted electronically. The agency told IHS Maritime that hard copies of HAZMAT data would not be accepted after the CMB reports $28.8M loss in 2014 Belgium's CMB group reported a $28.84Bn net loss in 2014 following a year of "big disappointment" with its dry bulk subsidiary, Bocimar. CMB had posted a profit of $49.69M in 2013. The group's aviation business reported a $12.66M profit but Bocimar ran up a $45.51M loss on the year after a $3.47M CMA-CGM expands training Container shipping company CMA CGM has launched expanded training facilities at its French headquarters. The business of shipping, management, and cultural understanding to manage international business relationships, are core topics in the 285 modules taught by 53 trainers at the CMA CGM Academy. BHP ramps up coal and iron ore output, cuts oil BHP Billiton has reported a 21% rise in coal production with iron ore production also up 15% in its half yearly operational review released this week, while slashing its drilling operations in the United States by 40% in response to falling oil prices. The mining company's Australian metallurgical Australia seeks MH370 recovery tenders The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has called for expressions of interest for the recovery operation in the event that Flight MH370 Boeing 777 is detected. As yet no sign of the aircraft, which went missing on 8 March 2014, has been found. However the bureau announced this week that it is still Magellan Spirit floats free from Nigerian mud After a cargo transfer, Teekay Shipping's 104,169gt, 165,500m3-capacity LNG carrier Magellan Spirit was refloated on 22 January from a mud bank 5nm off Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Danish-flagged vessel ran aground on 5 January, shortly after leaving Bonny Island LNG Terminal, bound for Gwangyang, China 'top builder of offshore equipment in 2014' China has grown to be the world's largest builder of offshore engineering equipment and offshore vessel in terms of new order values in 2014, according to the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI). In 2014, the new orders placed at Chinese shipyards for equipment and vessels HHI turns to local suppliers in further cost-cutting Hyundai Heavy Industries is making the first move towards relying on local equipment suppliers. The Ulsan-based shipbuilder has completed the first phase of a four-year-long plan for llocally source offshore facilities equipment and components, which the company has previously largely secured from Sapangar 'years away' from becoming transhipment hub Plans for Sapangar Bay Container Port to become Malaysia's eastern transhipment hub are still some years off, its manager Lai Sui Nar told IHS Maritime on 23 January. "At the moment it is just at the proposal stage and will take several years to implement," Lai said. She said that the possibility Dalian Shipbuilding to build two LNG carriers for Sinopec Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC) won a tender on 16 January to build two 174,000m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for Sinopec's APLNG project in Australia. This order makes DSIC the second Chinese yard to build LNG carriers, besides Hudong-Zhonghua. The bid for the two LNG OSV sinking blamed on weather The Inability of a junior master to overcome strong winds caused an offshore supply vessel (OSV) to strike an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in June 2013, a US agency has determined. The B&J Martin-owned OSV Celeste Ann was receiving workers from West Delta oil platform 73, approximately 20nm 'Team effort' brings Hoegh Osaka safely to berth Höegh Autoliners' pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Hoegh Osaka has been righted and towed back to Southampton, almost three weeks since developing a 52° list and being deliberately grounded. The crew were able to lift the anchor earlier than expected, and four tugs started moving the ship at 14.50 Chinese rig builders brace for slowdown Chinese rig builders are heading towards a slowdown due to the recent slump in oil markets. Cancellations and price cuts are expected, as oil companies reduce spending on oil exploration activities. "Future cancellations will depend on the market and unfortunately we are looking at a real risk for Hong Kong to cap sulphur at 0.5% in bunker by 1H15 Hong Kong looks to introduce a maximum limit of 0.5% on sulphur levels in bunker fuel used by ocean-going vessels when they are at berth in the city's waters during the first half of the year. The reduction of the sulphur content in bunker fuel was initially planned for this month. This cap will China to cancel rare earth export tariff Beijing has decided to cancel the export tariff levied on rare earth starting 2 May this year, the Ministry of Commerce announced on 21 January. The abolishment means that China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, will comply fully with the rulings of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) after Keppel's FY14 profit inches forward Singapore-listed Keppel Group saw a slight increment of 2% year on year (y/y) or SGD39M ($29.2M) to SGD1.88Bn in its net profit for the financial year that ended on 31 December 2014. The bulk of the net profit was contributed by the company's offshore and marine business segment, Keppel Offshore & Stronger freight rates for oil tankers this year All signs point towards strong freight rates for oil tankers this year, said CIMB Securities today. In a research report, CIMB Securities analyst Gan Jian Bo said a favourable demand-supply balance, a substantial number of VLCCs being booked for floating storage and higher condensate exports from

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JANUARY 23, 2015
Irving to be Canadian Surface Combatant prime contractor CoCo Yachts books order for high speed cat ABB books record orders for Azipods Euronav ups size of U.S. IPO Former "Google" barge sold McCain doesn't back down on Jones Act amendment Metcalf to succeed Cox as President of CSA

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JANUARY 23, 2015
Federal Maritime Commission slates annual environmental forum Liu named deputy director of Port of Los Angeles Maersk Line teams with DB Schenker for CO2 emissions reduction agreement NOAA names Craig Mclean deputy assistant administrator Mitsui adding coal carrier for Chubu Electric service

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JANUARY 23, 2015
CSAV continues share sale Chilean carrier will return to shareholders for a second pre-emptive offering Allied World liability move designed to broaden product range Grefe believes company can compete with P&I clubs Willis takeover of Miller Insurance could mean more vertical integration But suitable targets are thin on the ground, senior insurers warn Greek shipping wary of election outcome Owners want incoming government to leave industry's framework alone World Shipping Council hits out at proposed European requirements Brussels' proposals would require carriers and NVOCCs to provide details on the buyer and seller of imported goods New drive to boost Swedish flag Following last year's elections, interest has been renewed in creating a competitive tonnage tax system Owners size up suezmaxes as market stabilises A more robust freight market leads to one thing: fresh orders of newbuildings, as owners seeks to capitalise - but at what price in the long run? Asia-north Europe rates jump as January GRIs come into effect Freight rates up nearly 25%, yet wary carriers announce further GRIs to help lessen impact of customary Chinese New Year crash DVB sale speculation takes new twist Shipping lender on block for some time, say ship finance sources Work starts on project to double DCT Gdansk capacity New berth will add 1.7m teu of capacity to the fast-growing Polish port Transition in Saudi Arabia unlikely to affect tanker shipping Kingdom's policy of maintaining Opec production at current levels of around 30m barrels per day is expected to remain intact for now Week on Wall Street \| January 23 First Euronav, then Tankships - crude tankers are commanding attention Euronav upsizes and prices US IPO Belgium tanker owner also creates a US share exchange offer US west coast employers in fresh appeal to ILWU Ship delays in California worsen as labour contract negotiations remain deadlocked

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JANUARY 23, 2015
KCS overcomes congestion, diversions to post intermodal growth Kansas City Southern Railway's intermodal traffic increased 8 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2014, despite congestion from other U.S. railroads and cross-border diversions that cost it some volume. Congestion issues resulting from other rail networks that KCS connects with cost it intermodal revenue and volume, the railroad told investors... High holiday operating costs cut into UPS earnings After an overly costly holiday season cut into 2014 earnings, UPS is considering "new pricing strategies" and expense steps as it plans for the peak shipping season in 2015. The largest U.S. transport operator today lowered its earnings guidance for 2014 and the fourth quarter, acknowledging that it overspent on capacity... CN rejects extension of conciliation in talks with engineers Canadian National Railway today turned down a request by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to extend the current conciliation process by 60 days, saying additional time isn't required to reach an agreement. "The company remains optimistic that the two parties can and will reach a new collective agreement," Jean-Jacques Ruest, executive... CP, coming off a record year, confident of intermodal growth Canadian Pacific Railway said it expects mid- to high-single-digit intermodal revenue growth this year, as domestic intermodal traffic builds steadily and container lines boost volume on improving services. CEO Hunter E. Harrison's effort to boost CP's domestic intermodal business already is paying off, with fourth-quarter 2014 traffic rising at the briskest... South America-US containerized trade poised for another flip For the last quarter-century or more, container shipping patterns between the U.S. East Coast and the east coast of South America have been susceptible to flips and turns. Another one appears imminent. For much of the first decade after the turn of the century, the northbound leg was stronger. Brazil's currency,... Major Japanese ports weathering economic storm Japan's five biggest ports saw their international container traffic grow moderately in the first three quarters of 2014 from a year earlier despite turbulent economic conditions at home and in some of the nation's main export markets. The five ports - Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Kobe - together account for... Blue Dart denies report that DHL will sell stake to Amazon Blue Dart Express is denying that its parent DHL Express Singapore Pte. Ltd. is negotiating to sell its holdings in the Indian subsidiary to U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon. "We have been informed by DHL Express Singapore Pte. Ltd. that they are not now engaged in negotiations to sell their stake in... Maersk chief rules out return to pre-crisis trade growth rates Maersk's chief executive warned global trade will never return to the heady growth rates experienced before the global financial crisis of 2008, partly due to moves by western firms to repatriate manufacturing closer to home. Ocean carriers must also brace for a run of falling freight rates in the coming years,... Asia-Europe rates take off ahead of Chinese New Year HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia-North Europe trade surged to $1,256 per 20-foot container as carriers levied January general rates increases and volumes grew in the build up to Chinese New Year, according to the latest reading of the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI).The rate was $248 per... China's failing food checks reveal quality control limitations HONG KONG - An Asia food inspection specialist has highlighted the enormous task facing China in improving its quality controls as the fragmented food production industry regularly generates high profile scandals. AsiaInspection conducted 7,000 food inspections, tests and audits in China last year, and 48 percent of the food processing plants... UP: West Coast port congestion dragging international intermodal growth Union Pacific Railroad said U.S. West Coast port congestion will remain a drag on its volume growth until the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers agree to a contract. UP said it has a contingency plan ready if there is a work stoppage and has shared those plans with...

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JANUARY 23, 2015
US Navy ro-ro runs aground A US Navy ro-ro containership has run aground off the coast of Japan. Opatz abandons ship The managing director of Schlussel Reederei has emerged as the latest casualty of an increasingly intense battle between prominent members of the German containership operator's leadership team. Eco-nomics It appears that George Economou's pursuit of another Times Square listing has reignited the debate about the benefits of 'eco' tonnage. Economou's kitchen George Economou made waves on Wall Street this week when the tycoon emerged as the architect of a new tanker venture that plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO). Star Bulk starts scrapping Star Bulk has sold a 1994-built bulker for demolition in a deal that the company said will generate a profit over net book value. Frontline scores again John Fredriksen's tanker company Frontline has secured time charters of more than a year for its oldest VLCCs. Vinalines IPO coming Loss-making Vietnamese state-run shipowner Vinalines said it plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) in the first quarter. Merger moves closer John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Shipping has registered to issue $507m of shares as it seeks to complete its merger with sister outfit Golden Ocean. UBS upgrades Wartsila Investment bank UBS has raised Wartsila's status from sell to neutral, a few days before the Finnish company publishes its full year results. Double or nothing Bangladesh has reacted to a serious oil spill in the environmentally sensitive Sundarbans area by banning single-hulled tankers. A shocking suggestion We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Workers eye ro-paxes The French workers' cooperative (Scop) that runs MyFerryLink may buy the cross-Channel operation. EU loses sanctions battle Europe's General Court has scrapped sanctions against 40 Iranian shipping companies. "Shipping beyond parties" Theodore Veniamis, the president of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), has said Greek shipping should remain beyond political parties, as a national election looms. Cruiseship hits FSRU An LNG regasification vessel owned by Hoegh LNG has been hit by a Costa cruiseship while the gas ship was berthed at a shiprepair yard in China. Magellan Spirit refloated Teekay's Magellan Spirit has been refloated after 18 days stuck in the mud off Nigeria's Bonny island. Euronav adds $40m Tanker owner Euronav has increased the size of its US IPO proceeds by $40m after it was over-subscribed. Daiichi wins appeal Japanese dry bulk operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen has won its appeal against a UK High Court order to pay $137.6m plus $29m in costs for the loss of the 176,000-dwt bulker Ocean Victory (built 2005) at the Japanese port of Kashima in 2006. MOL starts coal charter Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new bulker that will carry coal into Hekinan. GSI to be vetted The latest reorganisation plan of Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) is to be examined by a Chinese state vetting committee. Phoenix bulker arrested Greece's Phoenix Shipping & Trading has become embroiled in a chartering dispute with Dubai-based dry bulk major MUR Shipping. Xiamen in LNG first Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry has entered the LNG sector. SALT leaves sour taste Scorpio Bulkers has emerged as the worst performing stock among the 35 shipping companies covered by RS Platou Markets in 2014. Machado leave extended Transpetro chief executive Sergio Machado will remain on unpaid leave until late March, parent company Petrobras confirms. Osaka reaches Southampton The Hoegh Osaka has finally returned to Southampton after being stranded off the UK south coast for 19 days.

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JANUARY 23, 2015
GAO: USAID could do more to help African countries export J.B. Hunt sees profit, revenue rise in 4Q Union Pacific reports higher profits, revenues Trailer orders reach near high in December Sea Star launches new weekly service to Puerto Rico ILWU rallies members Executive moves

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JANUARY 23, 2015
Houston port continues to deal with poor weather conditions 'There's no telling when it will close again,' trader says. Rotterdam 'long on fuel oil' but arbitrage options are closing Rising freight rates reflect shortage of available tonnage. Draft amendment to 2009 scrubber guidelines on course for adoption New methodology for the verification of washwater discharge criteria could be revised if needed. New broker dedicated to 'transparency' Jesper Jervild founds 'worldwide bunker broking company'. Salvors pumped water into vessel's bunker tanks Grounded car carrier has been towed back to port. ADPO: 'No plans' for LNG bunkering Antwerp terminal is supplying trucks. Singapore: Second arrest in a week Detention stems from chartering dispute. Fuel-free chiller to be developed for offshore vessel System to be installed on deepwater derrick lay vessel. Bulk carrier detained over unpaid bunker bills Bangladeshi vessel arrested for a second time in two months. Vessel engine auto-tuning system reaches milestone The system is able to reduce bunker consumption of ships, says developer. LNG bunker newbuilds select engine units Vessels to be delivered from 2016 to 2017. Crude drops as US supplies surge the most in nearly 14 years 'We're close to a modern-day record for crude supplies.'

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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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