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BRIEFS

October 26, 2010

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*Shipping News* Minimum wage for crew plan raises concern The Asian Shipowners' Forum (ASF) Seafarers Committee has expressed concern at a proposal by the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to set minimum wages for crew of national flag vessels. Supertankers face stretch of low rates Supertanker owners are facing the longest stretch of unprofitable rates in 17 years as the supply of new vessels increases nine times faster than demand for oil. Shipbuilding firm STX Europe wins big order Shipbuilding company STX Europe announced yesterday a big order for a giant cruise ferry which will keep activity alive in a Finnish yard with an empty order book by providing work for about 2,600 people. Hong Kong's key ports reopen after typhoon miss DP World upbeat about H2 results

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DP World's 14pc quarterly growth back to 2008 peak levels Rotterdam box volume up 17pc - back to pre-recession levels Hamburg Sud, Alianca pledge low-sulphur fuel use in Hong Kong APL vows to use low-sulphur fuel in New York, New Jersey China's quarterly rail cargo up 12.1pc to 2.72 billion tonnes Horizon posts lower quarterly profit but slightly higher revenue Lawyer advises Somalia blockade, but Maersk doubts it would work Ukrtranscontainer to resume at Illichivsk if court order obeyed Old Dominion expands its China money-back service Tianjin Consol completes logistics on UN Climate Change Conference Study: EU limits on trailer height would disrupt UK trucking Dachser opens new logistics centre in Copenhagen Union Pacific Railroad opens Joliet Intermodal Terminal Charleston sees diverting west coast boxes through Panama NYK goes daily with Duisburg-Rotterdam intermodal block trains Air cargo to fuel Russian prosperity: Volga-Dnepr chief DHL widens Europe, Asia Pacific, Mideast express services Hawaii air cargo up 13pc, returning to pre-recession levels

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...levies Amazon low-water fee, after cutting loads by nearly 50 pc ...starts Vietnam direct call China retains No. 3 spot as shipbuilder CMA CGM upgrades Victory Bridge service Coscon to hike Far East-South America rates CSAV up from 16th to 7th place in global rankings DP WORLD to double Sokhna port's box operations Hanjin increases Africa coverage with slot buys on "K" Line-PIL's Asia-Cape loop Hapag-Lloyd to hike Oz rates Improved training, professionalism seen as imperatives for marine surveyors Kenya invites bids for building new port Maersk & Safmarine to set up intra-European, short-haul carrier MAERSK LINE adjusts capacity in Asia-Europe service network NOL Group reports $ 282 million Q3 profit TCC transpacific Great Dragon service to add Qingdao WCA Family & CIFA to 'bring world to Africa Zim, Hapag-Lloyd & MOL in slot exchange on N. Europe-W. Africa trades MPSEZL posts excellent results in Q2 & H1 Shipping lines see need for GMB to cut costs at ports World's top ports see fall in box handling in Sept. Asias largest gold refinery taking Sharma assures export incentives after Dec. sectoral review China taking part in oil & gas fair Mumbaikars match Germans sip for sip & mug for mug Wiser to err on the side of tax compliance, advise experts

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OCTOBER 22, 2010
RZD to be forced to relinquish control of freight subsidiary PGK Russia's deputy transport minister Andrey Nedosekov has said that Russian Railways (RZD) has to sell 75% minus one share of its freight subsidiary PGK. Word so far had been that RZ... Pearl River delta ports closed by typhoon Megi The southern Chinese ports of Shenzhen and Zhuhai were closed for safety reasons last week, and port operations in Hong Kong were curtailed, in preparation for typhoon Megi hitting... Inland waterway barge rams ferry near Amsterdam An inland waterway freighter from Duisburg rammed and overturned a passenger ferry near Amsterdam on Friday. Shipping in the sector of the 72 km Amsterdam-Rhine Canal affected was ... Largest Turkish freight village opens in Ankara Turkey's largest freight village, in the capital city Ankara, started operations in mid-October. The official opening of the Ankara Logistics Base was attended by several dignitari... UPS reports strong growth in Q3 The US express parcels and logistics service provider UPS improved its global revenues from USD 11.15 to 12.19 billion in the third quarter of 2010, a 9.3% rise over the like-for-l... Vanguard Logistics Services opens third Mexico office Vanguard Logistics Services has opened a third branch in Mexico, in the city of Queretaro. Vanguard entered the market in 2007 by opening an office in Mexico City and an operationa...

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Tidewater earnings take a hit NCL to build two new cruise shipsat Meyer Werft New leadership at GL Viking Line throws STX Finland a lifeline Pirates hijack three vessels

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Port of Longview buying 306 acres of Columbia River land Port of Port Angeles inks preliminary budget for 2011 Port of Portland schedules Hillsboro Airport open house Everett Port Commission Oks 2011 operating/capital budget Seanergy completes purchase of Bulk Energy Transport

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Crew regain control of hijacked Beluga vessel Citadel tactics leave Somali pirates unable to take control of heavylift vessel, Beluga Fortune Ship hijacks up in first nine months of 2010 Each piracy attack costs shipping $9m Pirates seize Japanese cargoship UK in push to privatise trust ports Government to encourage ports to bring forward proposals for moderisation and... UK ports 'stocktake' Seaspan takes delivery of two new boxships from South Korean yards Vessels commence 12-year time charters with K-Line and COSCO Container Lines Costamare takes boxship value case to Wall... Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang's profits jump on increased deliveries Handover of 14 vessels in third quarter helps boost profits by 32% to $107m Owners turn blind eye to overcapacity crisis

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Doldrums seen for oil demand TODAY'S Centre for Global Energy Studies outlook on oil demand offered little hope for battered tanker owners Fos strikers again block depot STRIKING port authority workers from the Fos oil terminal in Marseilles helped block a key fuel depot this morning, as the strike entered its fourth week NCL buoys German orderbook NORWEGIAN Cruise Line today confirmed a two-ship order at Meyer Werft that has been rumoured since September DPW 'on track' as volumes rise DUBAI Ports World said today that it expects to meet expectations for its final results after posting a 14% year-on-year rise in box volumes for the third quarter USS Laboon stops pirates A US WARSHIP has disrupted attacks by pirates on two vessels in the Gulf of Aden, but there were no arrests, NATO told Fairplay today Science ship officer faces jail THE CHIEF engineer of the US-flagged research vessel Laurence M Gould faces half a decade in jail for lying to the US Coast Guard Where job mobility thrives A REPORT has indicated that shipbrokers and charter managers ' especially in Singapore ' can expect great job mobility, even in today's tight economic times ABG shares surge 70% Seafarer killed by wave APM fined over crew rest Albania joining South Stream? VLCC supply remains high Five vie for new JNPT terminal Mundra profits jump 21% Pirates hijack two ships

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
GENCO, ATC Complete Merger Customs to Launch Account Management Pilot Horizon Lines to Add New Containers for China Service Launch Judge Reinstates Employee Driver Injunction Update: Beluga Vessel Freed from Pirates Purolator USA Launches Premium Express to Canada Diesel Slips Back to $3.067 per Gallon Union Pacific Again Boosts Container Fleet Former President of Churchill Truck Lines Dies DOT, EPA Offer Rules to Cut Truck Diesel, Carbon US, Japan Sign Open Skies Pact Forward Air Sees Best Profit in Two Years Russian Ocean Carrier Fesco Revenue Jumps 34 Percent DOT Stimulus Payouts Top $21 Billion DOT Approaches Deadline in Onboard Recorder Case Asia Air Freight Capacity Growth Outpaces Demand Report Finds Ship Operators, Freight Traders in Demand Japanese Export Growth Slows APL to Burn Cleaner Fuel in New York Harbor DP World Traffic Jumps 14 Percent Pirates Capture German Project Cargo Ship Customs Chief Wants Better Broker Relations Fighting Broker Fraud CSX's Strong Earnings Energize Analysts Driver Drug Tests Uncover More PCP, Marijuana Use Tracking Truckers' DQFs Softer Market, Stronger Pricing Shipping Tea APL Volume and Profit Grow Lessons Learned? Pacific Carriers Go With the Flow The Right Modes Right Now Calculating 10+2 Compliance 12 Steps for Better Business Mexico's Open-Door Policy Trucking's Historic Emissions Mission China Building Firewalls Diversity Drives Singapore A Game of Chicken US-China Policy: Is a Trade War Brewing? Hanjin's Partners in Brine Hanjin's Growth Culture Letters - October 25th, 2010 Edition

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Two more ships pirated over weekend Another week of strikes: but is the protest losing steam? Horizon suffers summer softening More good numbers from Benelux port cluster DP World posts double-digit throughput growth in Q3 10

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
'Hijacked' Beluga Fortune free Pirates flee Beluga Fortune on seeing NATO warship close in as crew emerge unscathed from citadel. Iron fuels Foremost fixtures US bulker owner seals series of time charters with Wuhan Iron & Steel Co, brokers claim. Horizon boosts box bid New York-listed liner operator eyes fresh containers as it gears up for service surge in Guam and China. Chandris wing cleans house Diversified Greek owner's Egyptian affiliate sends last single-huller to the chopping block. NCL signs $1.2bn Meyer Werft deal Papenburg yard gets its eighth and ninth newbuildings from notably loyal customer. Guam grabs $100m in US grants Port of Guam seals another US government-backed cash injection as Pacific island braces for troop build-up. Seaboard sister sails south US liner operator beefs up South American service as freshly minted multi-purpose boxship hits the water. Evergreen adds to box profit Taiwanese containership giant unveils nine-month gain after finally stopping the rot in 2010. CSDC strong in the third quarter China Shipping unit predicts sharp rise in full-year profit after an improved Q3 showing. Fugro to feast on Petrobras pie Dutch contractor joins Farstad and Greatship in ten-year subsea pact with Brazilian energy giant. Bulker and cargoship collide Amur Shipping vessel damaged by Chinese ship in accident at Shanghai. Guilty Maersk fined in UK Dane pleads guilty after being hit with nine charges over fatigued crew of boxship Maersk Patras. Tidewater fires profit warning Offshore giant warns its second quarter bottom line will lag Wall Street forecasts. Hope for 'hijacked' Beluga Fortune? Royal Navy warship steams towards seized German ship in hope 16 crew are locked in citadel. BW Maritime sells its oldest VLCC Andreas Sohmen-Pao-led company offloads 1993-built tanker a month after it was first marketed for sale. Navibulgar again buys Chinese ships Four handysized bulk carriers to be built by the Shanhaiguan yard are set to go to Navigation Maritime Bulgare in $112m deal. Azra-S back in business Turkish tanker refloated after being forced aground in storm off St Kitts. Slump kills newbuild appetite Tanker newbuilding orders drop to five-month low as rates linger at below breakeven levels, broker says. Ro-ro and tanker collide German and Swiss vessels damaged in incident while passing in Kiel Canal. USCG monitors grounded barges Vessels taking on water after tug pushing them went aground in St Lawrence. Viking deal offers a lifeline to Turku A $340m cruise ferry order at STX Finland promises to lift some of the gloom surrounding the nation's shipbuilding sector. First tips Frontline loss in Q4 John Fredriksen-controlled tanker titan expected to slide into the red in the fourth quarter in weak market, First Securities says. Bugs found on Vietnamese ship Vinashin general cargo vessel decontaminated in Russia after live beetles spotted in pantry. Outlook brighter for IHI Japanese shipbuilder increases profit forecast for first six months despite revising revenue downwards. Guangzhou profit up as sales fall Chinese shipyard boosts bottom line in third quarter despite delivery delays hammering revenues. Crewman killed by wave Ukrainian seafarer battered against Estonian cargoship while heaving anchor off Russia. Farstad pens Petrobras pact Oslo-listed owner secures near $60m subsea deal for Far Scotia off Brazil. Cochin catches coast guard order Indian yard to deliver 20 patrol ships worth $338m in 2012. Mermaid to make PSV splash Australian offshore vessel owner looking to raise $30m in share sale to spend on PSVs. Mercator snaps up bulker Shalabh Mittal-led shipowner acquires 1994-built panamax. Arranges three year bareboat charter. Havfrakt grounds off Norway First refloating attempt fails after Faroese cargoship gets stuck in Gisundet. Pirates hijack second Beluga ship German owner sees Beluga Fortune snatched deep in Somali Basin two years after BBC Trinidad seized. Dockers hurt in chemical leak Three workers hospitalised after xylenol escapes from containers on APL Sweden at Los Angeles. Ill master rescued from tanker Ukrainian captain suffered acute renal failure on Zodiac's St James Park 150 miles off South Africa. CMA CGM in Vietnam stop French liner group to add direct call on one of its Asia 'Europe services effective next month. DP World handles 14% more Dubai ports giant posts better third quarter cargo figures as activity picks up further.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Slow steaming 'huge' for carriers Van der Noordaa heads GL board Amazon's distribution costs rise with sales Hillebrand completes Trans Ocean integration CEVA names Harris senior VP Americas accounts Mexican Customs officers trained in U.S. Guam kicks off port modernization N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority approves ICTF Longview adds 306 acres to industrial space

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Launch in Karlskrona The RSS Swordsman has been launched in Karlskrona. This is the second of two Swedish submarines of the V'sterg'tland class, bought by Singapore. The vessel was launched and given its Farstad secures NOK 335 million deal The Norwegian offshore specialist Farstad Offshore has secured a five-year charter for its PSV Far Scotia with Brasilian Petrobras. The contract is worth NOK 335 million (EUR 41.5 Viking Line contracts newbuilding from STX Viking Line Abp and STX Finland Oy have signed a letter of intent for the construction of a 210 metres long, 57,000 GT car and passenger ferry for delivery in LPG-tanker hijacked off Kenya Last weekend the LPG tanker York was hijacked 50 nautical miles East from Mombasa, Kenya, EU Navfor reports. The vessel was en route from Mombasa to the Seychelles when it

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OCTOBER 25, 2010
Sustainable Shipping conference a resounding success Change in attitude by industry as they work on key issues to reduce shipping's environmental footprint, event comes into its own. Bunker prices firm in north European hubs Quiet market in Rotterdam. Fujairah prices sees strong gains Double-digit price rise for 380 cSt product. Offshore volumes 'falling' Asia demand helping draw down Iranian stocks. Container shipping company hit by fuel costs Horizon's third quarter results 'fall short' of company's expectations. New port to open within weeks Hambantota port project 'ahead of schedule'. Bunkering operations still disrupted Situation remains difficult at Fos-Lavera. Plan to build world's 'most environmentally friendly ferry' 'The goal is to use LNG as the fuel," says STX Finland. Bunker prices firming as week opens Mixed demand at Asia's key bunker hubs, according to traders. Bunker operations resume at Hong Kong, Chinese and Taiwanese ports No reports of serious damage at Hong Kong, Chinese and Taiwanese ports. Separate standards for 'alternative' bunkers Shipping industry may see new, separate standards for bio-diesel and LNG, says fuel testing agency. APL to use low sulphur bunkers in New York Harbor Port authority to reimburse 50% of the added cost, company says. ISO 8217:2010 take-up 'limited' Majority of players expected to take up the new specification in 12 months.

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Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

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

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

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