BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 26, 2016

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CMA CGM levies 4 rate hikes March to mid-April totalling US$600/TEU CMA levies US$125/TEU N Europe-Mideast peak season charge March 7 Let ports do the box weigh-ins, say some - what about liability, say others New US Ballast Water Management Reporting Form on web to be filled out Commerce Minister expects China will grow at quick pace in 2016 Cargo crime up 37.4pc, though spike due to higher levels of reporting Panalpina, Cardiff University to research 3D printing, manufacturing China-Nigeria trade volume dives 17pc 2015 to US$14.94 billion Eagle Eye Systems to prevent cyber raids on shipping, logistics finances BuyCo uses CargoSmart to enhance online freight forwarder platform UN agency bans lithium batteries flown as cargo on passenger planes Qantas Freight pretax profit off 29pc to US$27 million, sales slip 4.5pc Freight Transport Association to examine state of UK's air cargo sector Cargolux resumes freighter service to Rio de Janeiro

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
India is a rising star for ATA Freight Line: Matt Goker, COO Cabinet approves providing $ 150 m credit to Iran for Chabahar Port development Vallarpadam ICTT scales greater heights Govt approves eight highway projects worth INR 6,000 cr. Railways to implement EPC mode for undertaking works Suresh Prabhu announces commencement of time-tabled freight container, parcel & special commodity trains on pilot basis from this year The symbiosis of yarn exporters & DICT Sonepat India's crude oil import bill likely to halve to $ 62 bn in 2015-16 Stress on reducing coal imports Top exhibitors & steady flow of visitors highlight CTL & BHP 2016 exposition

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Mergers and alliances New UK-Italy intermodal service Watchdog to fine more wrongdoers WCO honours former Amsterdam cargo head Dignitaries in Dunkirk S2R JU welcomes new executive director Cooperation to boost rail infrastructure quality FTA seeks firm commitment on railfreight 3PLs in great favour with Fortune 500 firms Air Seychelles prefers South Africa to Tanzania Arkas boosting Europe/Africa connections Railway still top for coal shipments Hellmann helping to mitigate drought in South Africa Suez: benefits and risks of one belt one road Blicher from UTi to DB Schenker PAL choses A350-900 New IT system going live in 100 days

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Boskalis-KWS EUR70 million contract for Texel Wadden Sea dyke A consortium consisting of Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels' road construction company KWS has won a EUR70 million contract from the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier (Holland's northern quarter water board) to reinforce the Wadden Sea dyke on the Dutch island of Texel. Called 'Combinatie Tessel', the consortium's scope of... GAC ships world's largest underwater restaurant Port Taranaki, New Zealand, 25 February 2016 - The acrylic and steel structure for the world's biggest underwater restaurant is on its way to the Maldives, thanks to GAC's project logistics expertise. The restaurant, complete with its 13m high stairwell, is heading for the brand new resort of... Shipping bank DVB posts all-time high risk costs Spiralling loan loss provisions for ailing shipping and offshore commitments almost dragged Germany's DVB Bank into loss-making territory. However, the sale of its shareholding in British aviation technology group Wizz Air Holdings and a related surge in earnings from financial instruments to almost EUR71... Slideshow: The future of south Asian shipbreaking Four Indian shipbreaking yards have now been certified by ClassNK as compliant with the international standard set by the Hong Kong International Convention on Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling. The yards are owned by Priya Blue Industries, Kalthia Ship Breaking, Shree Ram Group of Industries, and... Port newcomer Bronka to be gateway to Moscow LLCA new purpose-built port on the Gulf of Finland has set its sights on becoming a new hub for Russian cargoes. The port of Bronka, which will be able to handle larger ships than other Baltic... J. Lauritzen expects another tough year after deep 2015 losses J. Lauritzen, the privately owned Danish dry bulk and gas carrier group, expects another tough year after reporting deep losses for the final quarter and full year 2015. Group net loss narrowed to USD 152.8 million in 4Q15 from USD 182.0 million in the same period a year earlier. Revenues rose... Two Bourbon Offshore seafarers abducted off Nigeria Two members of the crew of a Bourbon Offshore vessel are believed to have been kidnapped following an attack on their vessel off the Nigerian coast on Tuesday. Bourbon Offshore said that the two missing crew members were a Russian and Nigerian.... SPP Shipyard regains refund guarantees, resumes order negotiations Massively indebted South Korean shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding, which is undergoing a sale, now has the green light to resume bidding for new orders. Its creditors have agreed to once again, provide the shipbuilder with refund guarantees, which are crucial to winning orders as customers are assured of... Seadrill's final quarter strongest, but tough time expected Seadrill, the London based drill ship and rig company in John Fredriksen's business empire, said the final quarter of 2015 was the year's strongest in operational terms, but the company warns that 2016 would be a tough and said it... Marine leads Bureau Veritas profit growth in 2015 The marine and offshore business of French certification and inspection group Bureau Veritas outpaced the group's other major businesses for profit and revenue growth in 2015. Its adjusted operating profit showed a 32.1% increase year on year to reach EUR107 million, the highest percentage growth rate achieved by any... HMM to sell two VLOCs, 13 Capesizes in liquidity drive Hyundai Merchant Marine has confirmed more details of the ships it will sell to Hahn & Co as part of its plans to raise liquidity. HMM has confirmed to IHS Fairplay that in all, 15 ships will be sold. The ships are tied to dedicated shipping contracts and these will... Tanker freight rates 'to remain strong' Crude oil tanker owners can expect the current freight rate strength to continue throughout 2016, according to speakers at the IHS Maritime & Trade Freight Rate Forum 2016, although rates will decline next year as prospects for... Daelim Corporation exits VLGC sector South Korean industrial group Daelim Corporation has no plans to operate very large gas carriers after redelivering a chartered-in VLGC to Korea Line Corporation. In 2007, Daelim Corporation sold the DL Calla to KLC in a sale-and-leaseback arrangement. Daelim had committed to charter rates at over USD1 million a... Incheon launches single window to reduce congestion and improve productivity Incheon Port Authority (IPA) launched a single window communication service to reduce congestion and emissions in the vicinity of the port and to increase productivity and supply chain efficiency. Accessible on mobile devices, the Incheon Port Container Terminal Single Window provides real-time stevedoring status and... ICBC Leasing issues USD200 million shipping bonds ICBC Leasing, the financial leasing branch of China's state-run bank ICBC, has issued USD200 million shipping bonds in South Korea. The bonds are secured by two of the four LNG carriers from a project between ICBC Leasing and Golar LNG. The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) provided credit guarantee for... Alleged 'hit-and-run' container ship detained off Malaysia A St Kitts & Nevis-flagged container ship was detained by Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) after allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run incident with two other vessels off Johor, Malaysia. The 39,232-dwt container ship Olf reportedly collided with tankers anchored off Tanjung Ayam, Johor, on 18 February 2016 at 1930 h local. After... Brodosplit personality Tomislav Debeljak took over from his father as chief executive of DIV Group, Croatia's biggest private manufacturing enterprise. Passionate about his work and an eternal optimist, Debeljak expanded his business into one of Europe's leading makers of fasteners, then into railway rolling stock components. In 2013,... Tanker buyers wait and watch While sheer desperation pervades the dry market and asset prices crash, the knock-on effects are being felt throughout the S&P market. The tanker sector is not immune from the anxiety of owners and financiers when they are losing so much money elsewhere.Despite rates remaining relatively firm for most sectors and... US regulator signals progress on new ballast water regime US Coast Guard Commandant Paul Zukunft hinted that type-approval for ballast water management systems to be installed on vessels trading in the US could finally get underway in 2016. Speaking to reporters after giving the annual "State of the Coast Guard" speech on 23 February at...

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
E-commerce and logistics can be profitable partners, but traditional freight firms have to adapt Shipowners resolute over charter rates, so HMM must now revisit Hanjin merger plan Bullish Expeditors bucks 2015's 'weak market' trend with increased margins and profits Canute Logistics and Wilko gear up to beat the HGV driver shortage with a new apprenticeship scheme The consequences of cheap oil What big data brings to the stressful life of a container line CEO FAA proposes $275,000 penalty for Atlas Air

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Anthem passengers file class action suit against RCCL U.S.-based operator adds next generation asphalt carrier "Ineffective visual navigation" led to grounding Waller Marine gets FEED contract for 400 MW FPP Satcom services provider rebrands as Marlink Bergen Group gets extension of frigate contract Puerto Rico seeks private partner to operate ferry services First ship loaded with U.S.-produced LNG heads to Brazil Bulgarian shipyard busy with dredges for Royal IHC

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Port of Vancouver calling for waterfront development proposals DOT accepting applications for new round of TIGER grants Boeing taps Leanne Caret as Defense, Space & Security boss Application deadline February 29 for Port Angeles funding program FMC names John K. DeCrosta Legislative/Public Affairs senior advisor

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Britannia and UK P&I Clubs confirm merger talks International Group mutuals consider joining forces Hapag-Lloyd secures OW Bunker interpleader victory in US But uncertainty remains on extraterritoriality of Court of Appeals decision StealthGas records 80% weaker net profits for 2015 Greek owner hurt by weak freight rates amid fleet expansion US pushes IMO to accept Iridium as GMDSS provider, Inmarsat pushes back Long running proposal to allow a new GMDSS service provider under discussion next week at IMO US LNG exports will take years to impact on rates, say experts New era for shipping will take time to establish US Coast Guard details early stages of El Faro response No USCG assets or other vessels were near by due to Hurricane Joaquin Two days of El Faro data lost by USCG software during rescue operation Software upgrade introduced problems with critical program CSIC Ltd to dispose two engine units to parent company Disposal gains will help loss-making shipbuilder ease financial pressure GasLog posts profit in line with expectations Owner sees vessel shortages ahead but has bolstered its position to withstand leaner times ICBC Leasing explores basing bonds on shipping receivables Newly-issued $200m project bond that securitises charter hire from two LNG carriers could be the first of its kind in the debt capital market J. Lauritzen reports wider losses in 2015 on dry bulk impairments Danish shipping outfit gets cash injection from sole shareholder Seadrill cash cow dries up Fredriksen money-spinner fails to shore up shipping and energy empire amid oil price collapse Pacific Radiance 2015 revenues down on lower vessel utilisation Seasonal weakness in the fourth quarter of the year led to a more pronounced fall in revenue UK parliament considering Bill to raise sanction breach penalties Police and Crime Bill 2015-2016 would raise civil penalty cap to £1m Swissco reports fourth quarter net loss on asset impairments Company made impairment provisions as it expects oil and gas industry conditions to remain weak Singapore business delegation eyes shipping and port deals in Iran Delegation will also visit major shipping and regional transhipment hub Bandar Abbas MISC to buy remaining stake in Petronas subsidiary for $445m Acquisition represents a low risk investment to MISC in comparison to investing in greenfield projects POSH clinches $85m worth of long term charters Contracts signed with Saudi Arabian and Qatari clients Hanjin Shipping issues hybrid bonds to repay Korean Air loan South Korean carrier plans to sell assets to boost liquidity India to help Iran build Chabahar port Government to equip and operate two berths in first phase of development at port MR tanker rates rebound on arbitrage to Europe, LRs under pressure Diesel inventory levels drawn down in ARA hub as River Rhine water levels return to navigable levels Suezmax tanker rates ease from monthly highs as demand softens West African loadings may have slowed due to an oil spill at a subsea crude export pipeline

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Russia may raise port tariffs Small shippers back CP-NS merger while larger shippers push against XPO sees e-commerce-fueled economic growth ahead Vancouver port's drayage initative cuts truck turn times Facing SOLAS rule, industry needs to think outside the box Life for Brazil's truckers is no walk on the beach Incheon port touts app to boost productivity India OKs funding for Chabahar port development Sharp drop in revenue per container eroding liner results

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Two banks cut GasLog target; one hikes Cowen and Stifel reduce stock price bet but stay bullish; JP Morgan hikes but stays neutral. GasLog in talks for more finance deals Finance chief Simon Crowe says company in talks to push back 2018-2020 maturities. TSB blames bridge team for grounding 'Ineffective visual navigation' contributed to incident on CSL bulker Atlantic Erie. Grimaldi's Finnlines posts record Q4 profit Finnish ro-ro company enjoys best-ever final three months as cargo and passenger numbers rise. Vale iron ore shipping spend drops 27% Iron ore mining giant chops $280m from iron ore freight costs in fourth quarter. NOCC scraps oldest car carrier Norwegian shipowner banks $2.7m for 1987-built NOCC Coral. EAT gobbles up three-year tanker deal Malaysian owner scoops COA worth $9.3m through client of Petronas. Seadrill increases Q4 earnings John Fredriksen's drillship company sees stronger end to a loss-making year. Stealth sells older ship as it reports profit Exit of the Gas Arctic comes following a year in which it took delivery of 10 new ships. Samudera Shipping's annual profit down 71% Diversified Indonesian owner sees its 2015 earnings chopped on the back of smaller revenue. Hamburg: Between depression and recovery Owners, bankers and investors accept depth of crisis, and try to see a path through problems Bahri buys five MRs from Scorpio Tankers Saudi Arabia-based shipowner splashes out $166.5m to snap up tanker quintet from US-listed owner. GasLog set fair for prolonged downturn Peter Livanos-backed owner encouraged by level of tendering activity in LNG business. Grindrod posts $88.1m net loss for 2015 Diversified shipowner sees red ink in annual report but CEO Alan Olivier says layups not in sight. DFDS sells out first $59m buyback Danish ro-ro group splashes out on its own stock with help from shareholder Lauritzen Foundation. Wilhelmsen and Hoegh yet to hear from Brazil Press release the only communication owners have had regarding price-fixing probe, exec says. Bulker owner Wilson falls to Q4 loss Operations of Norwegian small-ship specialist hit by bad weather at the end of the year. Tanker mini-boom to cool, says Stopford Froth to come off tanker market rates as overcapacity comes into play, forecasts veteran analyst. Two Bourbon crew seized in Nigeria Pirates raid French anchor-handler and abduct Nigerian and Russian workers. Greek bulker refloated in Argentina Alkimos Heracles underway again after grounding in Punta Indio Channel on Wednesday. James Fisher wins $34.8m windfarm contract London-listed company set to provide marine support services to Galloper Winds Farm project off Suffolk coast. Write-down pushes Rem into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner the latest to take an impairment hit in challenging spot markets. DVB Bank provisions rise at 'testing time' Specialist lender's profit falls in a year which saw higher allowances against legacy loans. ISH posts bigger loss but reduces debt Alabama-based company sees deeper red due to non-cash items but says strategic plan is on track. Shreyas to acquire small containership Indian owner bring its tally to nine with latest purchase move for 1,700-teu vessel. Foundation steps up to support Lauritzen Sole shareholder takes over assets to help shipowner secure $125m cash injection. Cocaine found in container in US Customs officers recover $2m haul of drugs from vessel arriving from Ecuador. Polarcus seals restructuring deal Middle East seismic survey ship company to issue new shares after agreeing refinancing with bondholders. Siem Offshore plunges to $116m Q4 loss Norwegian owner agrees sale of laid-up supply ship as it takes big impairment hit in weak markets. Nam Cheong sinks into the red in Q4 Malaysian shipbuilder anticipates pace of vessel sales and shipbuilding activities to remain slow. Rickmers Maritime finance chief heads for pastures new Gerard Low said to be leaving company to pursue personal and other professional interests. Pacific Radiance sees full-year numbers drop 95% Costs exceeded revenue in fourth quarter as company struggles to ride out offshore downturn. Teague: US energy export picture strong US energy logistics firms sees demand for LPG and crude from US.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
NEWS FLASH: DOT to solicit applications for FAST freight grants USCG: Computer issues did not delay El Faro response Intermodal rates drop for 13th straight month Truckload rate growth continues to slow in January U.S. antidumping sought for heavy-walled steel pipe imports WTO rules in favor of U.S. on India's solar import rules Struggle over control of Evergreen Group intensifies LLamasoft: Supply chains focused too much on internal issues International Shipholding Corp. reports $180m loss in 2015 Yusen launches service from Semarang, Indonesia airport XPO posts 33% gain in Q4 organic net income as it digests acquisitions

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: North Asian arrivals slip to four-week low Arrivals into India reach highest since early February. Tri-Zen: Low oil prices holding back LNG bunker uptake to end abruptly Window of opportunity to secure yard space for LNG-fueled newbuilds could close quickly. Around half Iran's Feb fuel oil exports seen set to end up in Singapore The other half will likely flow into the Fujairah bunker market. New Orleans MGO rises, still trading at discount to Houston New Orleans MGO was in a discount to Houston MGO for the seventh consecutive day. Buenos Aires HS bunker fuel at $200/mt as power sector claims fuel oil supplies Bunkerworld Latest News / 1d All Mexican Gulf Coast oil, petchems ports closed by storms: ministry Ports are now closed due to high winds and waves.

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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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