BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

November 28, 2011

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*Shipping News* VLCC earnings fall as glut of available ships grows Earnings for the largest tankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Persian Gulf oil to Asia fell for a third day as a glut of available ships expanded. Vale iron-ore ship built in Korea is smaller than first planned A commodity ship built for Vale SA, the world's largest iron-ore producer, is smaller than planned when ordered, according to data from the company that constructed it and another monitoring its compliance with design and structural rules.

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Zim narrows Q3 loss 20pc to US$63 million from $79 million lost in Q2 Asia-Europe freight rates decline 5.4pc to US$511/ TEU UN and IMO urge better naval co-ordination to fight Somali piracy Le Havre's 16-metre quay to lure MSC megaships to new port area Brest dredges quay to 9.5 metres to lure postpanamax transshippers China's railway cargo volume increases 8.1pc in first 10 months Three Gorges' Dam's canal cargo throughput hits all-time high Tianjin port's Zhangjiakou Logistics Base breaks ground in Hebei province Peru and Chile welcome first big post-panamaxer of 9,200 TEU American truck tonnage increases 0.5 per cent in October: ATA DHL launches weekly Hong Kong-Malaysia LCL service Panalpina 'goes west', sponsors Chengdu supply chain Asia summit Study: India-Mideast aviation must overcome serious inadequacies Emirates SkyCargo opens weekly from Dubai, Accra, Lome, Frankfurt and back Mombasa logistics firms seek air freight to avoid rising ocean costs

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DAMCO wins "Supply Chain Best Partnership" award 2010-11 Dry bulk Capesize rates expected to fall on Asian routes Maersk Line to rationalise Far East, Subcontinent to North Europe service network effective Feb. 2012 Oil tanker earnings rise to 8-month high SCI awarded for excellence in education & training SCI ties up with Tata Medical Centre for new CSR initiative Shipbuilders facing slowdown, urged to look at offshore energy India's rice exports revised upwards to 5-year high Mills expect nod for more sugar exports Negative list to boost trade with India soon: Pak Sensitive items imports rise 42 pc in April-Aug. Spices exports surge 29 pc in value Tea imports decline 21 pc Clearance delays impacting Vallarpadam ICCT: Fieo President MICT handles largest container vessel to call an Indian port Work commences at Vizag Port's West Quay-6 berth Forex reserves plunge by $ 5.7 bn NTPC invites bids for importing 4 mt coal Views on world economic climate hit fresh lows, ICC survey reveals Near-sourcing to impact project movement? SCHEUERLE special vehicles allow construction of Europes highest wind power plant in Switzerland Wind power thrust to project cargo

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Alstom upgrades Turkish Railways with ETCS The Turkish state railway TCDD has awarded Alstom a EUR 89 million contract to supply signalling and telecommunications upgrades for the line west from Eskisehir to Kütahya and Bal... Wagon lessor VTG remains on course VTG, a German wagon lessor and rail logistics company, has continued its positive performance of the first six months in Q3. The wagon letting unit posted sales of EUR 224 million ... French road hauliers pessimistic about short-term future French road hauliers expect a severe and permanent drop in business for the coming six months, a survey carried out by the consultancy bp2r has reported. 54% of the 172 transport c... Barton highway opens to traffic in Australia The Barton highway in NSW Australia is now safer, following the completion of major improvements along a section that previously witnessed many accidents. In 13 months, a 4.4 km st... New country manager at Quehenberger Bulgaria Vencislav Kirov has been new country manager at Quehenberger Logistics in Bulgaria since October. He oversees national expansion as well as day-to-day operation of all forwarding a... New all-cargo services from Singapore combat cargo stagnation Singapore Changi airport handled 163,100 t of cargo in October, an increase of 0.4% year-on-year. While overall cargo volumes remained relatively unchanged compared to a year ago, ... Tiruchirapalli airport opens international cargo terminal A new 4,000 sqm international cargo terminal at Tiruchirapalli airport in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has been officially commissioned. In the absence of direct flights... TAAG allowed to return to Europe The European Commission has updated its list of airlines banned in the EU. Close cooperation with the aviation authorities of Albania and Russia has led to strong new measures to c... SCI to sell vessels to boost performance The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India SCI has announced that it plans to sell as many as 13 of its oldest vessels to improve its performance. SCI made a loss of more than U... First sailing of Fesco's Tacoma-Vladivostok link The first sailing of Fesco Russian Pacific Line's new direct fortnightly all water ro-ro service to Vladivostok and all important points in the Russian Far East departed from the p... TPC Switzerland wins Swiss Logistics Public Award 2011 TPC Switzerland was awarded the most significant logistics award in Switzerland recently, when GS1 Schweiz, a national non-profit trade organisation, presented the Swiss Logistics ... Rieck subsidiary moves in with Garbe in Hamburg The Hamburg-based German logistics property developer Garbe Logistic has let 19,000 sqm of warehouse and office space to the Berlin-based Rieck Logistik Group. The subsidiary Rieck...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
First DP1 tug for Crowley launched at Bollinger

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Foss Maritime vessels honored for environmental achievements International Maritime Organization releases list of 2012-13 council members NYK takes delivery of new bulk vessel Port of Coos Bay holding sale of surplus property Rail freight traffic count posts gains during week

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
GL points the way to a greener future Germanischer Lloyd uses annual dinner in London as a platform to spotlight economic and environmental challenges Euro debt crisis could squeeze out ship lenders Severe lending restrictions likely to persist for several years as bank lending in general, including to shipping, is set to become more scarce Ship lenders hold steady Survey of leading bankers indicates more banks are cutting their shipping exposure than are increasing it Norwegian Dream cancellation hits Louis nine-month results Cyprus-based operator posts $6.4m loss after agreeing settlement with NCL over cancelled ship purchase Maersk Icon move will reduce Asia-Europe overcapacity Smaller box lines may follow suit EXCLUSIVE: Libya's GNMTC mulls tanker expansion Libyan owner's closer ties with national oil company set to help fleet growth FLEX LNG delays final investment decision on Papua New Guinea deal Floating liquefaction venture aims for 2015 start date German law firm sets up shop in London Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow recruits prominent UK lawyer Richard Henderson as it starts building an English team Beyond the call of duty People get awards for all sorts of things these days, but none are more deserving of the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea than the master of the Samho Jewelry Class wars: Are they designers or innovators? Revenue from traditional class business is simply insufficient in today's market SNCF to test longer trains Radical rethink being sought on hinterland connections as boxships get bigger Box rates keep falling Two major Asia export trade lanes see further price erosion Tsakos considers ordering new LNG carrier High liquefied natural gas shipping rates continue to lure owners to the shipyards HSH Nordbank posts $298m loss Bank blames burden of special payment to main shareholders Brussels warns four countries on shipping safety rules Britain insists it is already compliant Asia-Europe trades face further deterioration OOIL hacks 20% from Grand Alliance service, with Maersk to follow suit in 'rationalisation' of its Icon service Los Angeles to join scheme that promotes greener ships Top US container gateway to participate in Environmental Ship Index Programme starting next year French government blasts UK Channel tug withdrawal Representations made to Department for Transport Eurotunnel sees fresh opportunities as wagons approved Channel Tunnel operator eyes the unaccompanied trailer sector Vale makes third backtrack in a year Shapeshifting is not Vale's first U-turn DuPont denies link to reefer box explosions Company says refrigerant product R-134a has been subject of counterfeiting Capesize market still buoyant Fall in paper values in contrast to current physical market may indicate concern over high rate of deliveries in the new year Slim fast Economic efficiency alone suggests that VLOCs are the way to go A radical rethink Without an unlikely rebound in early 2012, a major shake-out in the liner sector seems increasingly inevitable Vale's giant ore carriers go on a diet Vale China slims down by 20,000 dwt along with remaining VLOC order at Rongsheng Heavy Industries S&P maintains credit rating on MISC Still BBB+ despite pull-out from box business Ophir Energy stakes claim as early explorer Lakshmi Mittal-backed listed offshore operator to invest in 3-D seismic and exploration drilling offshore Africa

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
ITF wants 7.5% wage hike THE ITF has proposed an ambitious 7.5% hike in the benchmark for seafarer's wages over the next three years Damen builds two PSVs NETHERLANDS shipyard Damen has defied a global order slump, winning contracts for two offshore service vessels Greece rules out shipping tax GREECE'S new shipping chief has outlined his strategy for the growth of the Greek-flagged fleet, ruling out any future tax on shipowners MISC shares slump on box line cut SHARES in Malaysia's MISC dropped on the Kuala Lumpur exchange today, after the company announced the closure of its struggling box shipping business Bumper harvest lifts Russian ports RUSSIAN ports are set to benefit from new season grain harvests and exports above earlier estimates EC's Atlantic offshore plan THE EUROPEAN Commission today announced it expects offshore energy projects to drive growth in the EU's Atlantic Ocean area over the next eight years NOL to weather economic storm? BANK analysts expect Singapore's NOL will scrape through a further downturn in container shipping but have warned against buying the company's stock Dangerous Rena boxes uncovered NEW ZEALAND authorities are today investigating why the owners of Rena failed to declare an extra 21 containers of dangerous goods on board the ship Indian ships look to Singapore HIGH taxes on Indian-flagged ships are driving some of its shipping companies to maritime tax havens, a Singapore conference has heard Strikes end at Tanger Med EUROGATE TANGER told Fairplay today it's hoping to recover lost revenues at its Morroccan container terminal after several weeks of disruptive industrial disputes More Abbot Point terminals mulled AUSTRALIA'S North Queensland Bulk Port Corp is reportedly considering adding an extra two terminals to its expansion plan for Abbot Point coal port Canada hopes to triple export crude Canada's net crude oil available for export will more than triple by 2035, according to a report by the country's National Energy Board Kremlin in port fight THE KREMLIN is reportedly in a shareholder battle for control of Vanino port, after refusing to accept the appointment of a new chief executive

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
MISC to Withdraw From Liner Shipping MISC Berhad, showing strong frustration at the tough fundamentals in global container shipping markets, is withdrawing from the container business... Zim Slumps to $66 Million Loss Israel's Zim Integrated Shipping Services slumped to a $66 million net loss in the third quarter and the carrier braced... Japanese Firm Acquires Brazil Grain Terminal Operator Major Japanese trading house Marubeni said on Friday Brazilian grain export terminal operator Terlogs Terminal Maritimo is now a wholly... Maersk Merging ICON Into Daily Service Maersk Line says it will merge its ICON service linking the Far East and Indian sub-continent to Northern Europe into...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Chennai steps up despite congestion troubles The southern Indian port of Chennai saw its throughput increase by about 10% this year to date, compared with the last year, despite chronic congestion and other ... India opens its market place to global retailers The Indian government will open the country's retail industry to foreign supermarkets, such as Tesco and Wal-Mart - a 1.2 billion peopled- market that is estimated ... Egyptians protest after Friday Prayers Tens of thousands of people have remained in Cairo's Tahrir Square, following Friday Prayers, to demand that the interim military government steps down before the ... CSAV sinks further into the red CSAV continued its downward financial spiral in Q3 11, recording a net loss of USD340,326, compared to a net loss of USD332,778 in the previous quarter, and a profit ... INTTRA's new benchmarking software meets with industry approval US-headquartered INTTRA's new OceanMetrics programme - whereby carrier and shipper performance can be measured and benchmarked in areas of booking and on-time performance ... Eimskip making money Icelandic shipping and logistics group Eimskip, has announced a net profit of EUR12.5 (USD16.7) million for the first nine-months of the year, in which it said ... Hamburg takes another step towards dredging In what appears a bizarre process of communication, Hamburg's Port Authority (HPA) says it has been informally informed by local communities bordering on the banks ... Rena: 21 DG boxes 'not declared' by MSC Carriers coin it on North America/ANZ tradelane Ocean carriers are still smiling in the tradelane between Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) and North America. According to a report just published by BoxTradeIntelligence ...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
Golden Union sheds capesize Greek owner is tipped to have sold a seven-year-old ship at a fairly low price. Hartmann gets tough A relation between German offshore owner and US partner sour over the latter's failure to come up with cash. TEN may take Awilco slots New York-listed owner may turn to Daewoo for LNG orders after Norwegian rival passes up options. New ferry for Chile Tabsa-owned Yaghan will connect Punta Arenas with Puerto Williams in the chilly south. Pluto scaled back Woodside restricts Pluto LNG development to a single train until more gas reserves found. Petronas floater in extra time South Korean shipyard and France's Technip revising designs that had been due at year end. Sincere slips again Taiwanese bulker owner has posted a further drop in profit this year as revenue declines. Fesco denies price-fixing Russian container line says it did not collude on rates with Sakhalin Shipping in the country's far east. Cosco Corp trimmed again Kim Eng analyst downs target price on Singapore-listed shipbuilder on bleak market outlook. MISC exposes 'brutal reality' Analysts applaud owner's containership pull back but rivals will not see huge benefits. Ferry free-for-all Sydney Ferries staff to get extra 30 weeks of pay if they work for new private owner. Perdana scoops funds Malaysian offshore owner raises $10m through a private placement of shares to compatriot company. USC funds Krasnoye upgrade Russia's state shipbuilding group will take control of tanker yard as part of RUB 5bn investment. Oakajee back from the brink The much-delayed Western Australian infrastructure development gets a lifeline.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
US Markets slow on Black Friday Crude futures settled higher on Black Friday. BC Ferries ups bunker fuel surcharge Company said it expects fuel costs will reach more than $120 million in the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Arctic shipping season sets 'new record' Russian firm says navigational period in 2011 was the longest ever. Major regional markets show moderate price moves Suez stable after ups and downs earlier in the week. Markets slow in Rotterdam, Hamburg Piraeus player reports a lot of small volume prompt enquiries. Banks alarmed as shipping crisis accelerates 'Disastrous development' in tanker sector with dark clouds hanging over container and drybulk sectors as well. Dredging firm highlights benefits of bio lubricants Jan de Nul says using bio greases has not compromised performance, while reducing the company's environmental impact. IFO prices largely firming at Asia bunker hubs as week closes Mixed demand at major Asian ports on Friday. EC takes action against Italy over VAT exemption for ships Italy VAT exemptions to ships not in line with directive, says EC. Sinopec Zhousan supplying bunkers direct from Qingdao Estimates to sell 5,000-10,000 mt of 380 cSt bunker fuel a month at Qingdao port. Bakri Trading changes location in Singapore New address with effect from November 25 onwards, says company. Chimbusco moves to new Beijing head office Updates company contacts and issues role for head office and PIC at ports. Bunkering operations unaffected by fire at Dalian port Fire results in two 100,000 mt oil storage tanks up in flames. 380 cSt avails tighten in Tokyo Bay Most local refiners 'nearly sold out' November volumes, say local players. Australia raises oil spill penalties to $11 million New laws follows a review of maritime offences, including the fuel spill from Shen Neng 1 in April last year. Bunkering to come under discussion at COP17 Side event will examine progress made on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste/Milan

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

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

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

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

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

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

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

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