BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 31, 2011

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*Shipping News* Global warming will open up shipping routes in Arctic Global warming will have a devastating effect on roads in the Arctic, but open up tantalising routes for shipping, according to a study published on Sunday in the specialist journal Nature Climate Change. CMA shareholder buys half of port firm's Malta unit Yildirim Holding AS, a Turkish container port operator that owns 20 per cent of France's CMA CGM SA, has agreed to buy 50 per cent of Malta Freeport Terminals from CMA CGM for 200 million euros (S$352.6 million). Rhine shipping problems persist as water stays low Water levels on the Rhine and Danube rivers in Germany remain low after hot, dry weather and some vessels are still sailing 80 per cent empty, traders said yesterday.

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Hamburg Sud to increase BAF on July 1 to US$346/TEU from $273/TEU Tests show solar powered ships do not deliver, but NYK presses on Trouble still expected as Australian dock strike ends without settlement Regulators threaten TSA/WTSA over late delivery of meeting transcripts Beijing-Hangzhou Canal's Wuxi section capacity upgraded Tianjin builds transhipments with 'dry ports' in 20 cities over 12 provinces Regional Container Line suffers US$11.4 million Q1 loss despite sales rise APL says multi-year contracts stay at 5pc, and deals don't freeze rates Maersk US-West Africa export rate increases US$150/TEU July 1 Klinge Corp: Blast freezing could shift high-value fish from air to sea freight Wall-Mart holds No 1 spot as US container importer with 696,000 TEU in 2010 Asia Pacific carriers experience air cargo decline as demand shrinks TIACA conference delegates slam TSA 100pc screening end-of-year deadline Moscow Domodedovo Airport to construct new replacement runway Lufthansa Cargo's pharma hub in Hyderabad opens for business

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..commencing Malaysia-Papua New Guinea service from June 6 Cape Town terminals second berth can now accommodate mega ships DAMCO offers packaging optimisation service to significantly reduce supply chain costs IMO to investigate false container weight declarations MAERSKs LINE Far East-East Coast South America service upgrade MCC adds Vladivostok to intra-Asia IA-8 northern service Shipowners seek naval mandate to immobilise pirate motherships Shipping lines turn to leasing containers Cardamom exports may get a fillip due to dip in prices Coffee exports may drop 16.7 pc: USDA Coir exports exceed target set for 2010-11 Develop our farmlands Ethiopia tells Indian businessmen India looking at comprehensive trade pact with MERCOSUR India, Ethiopia sign double taxation avoidance pact Indians being wooed to invest in Abu Dhabi Ports Co. industrial zone Kenya India sign pact to boost trade Corporate houses can now borrow up to $ 30 bn abroad Difficult to project India-EU FTA timeline: Sharma Infra debt fund norms to be announced by June-end Keep fingers crossed on DEPB, Khullar tells exporters OECD suggests liberalising FDI in retail

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MAY 30, 2011
Volvo Trucks expanding The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks is reinforcing its presence in Germany by two new truck centres. Truck centre east near Berlin will be used as the head off... Scania building new branch office in Braunschweig The truck manufacturer Scania is investing around EUR 5 million in a new branch office in Braunschweig (Germany). The facility, which is located next to the A2 motorway, will be op... Road works on the A8 in Austria Road works have started at the Pichl-Bad Schallerbach-Wels junction on the A8 Innkreis motorway (Austria). They are slated to last until 14 July. The Upper Austria Chambe... Traxon Europe lands contract from Jade Cargo International The Chinese freight-only carrier Jade Cargo International has signed a contract with Traxon Europe, a provider of electronic communication services for the airfreight industry. The... DB Schenker Rail links Tata Steel works in Wales and the Netherlands On behalf of the global steel producer Tata Steel, DB Schenker Rail has set up a shuttle service connecting the former's steel works in Ijmuiden (Net... South Africa: container rail solution for Eskom Coal paying off South Africa's Transnet Freight Rail and Eskom have introduced an innovative container solution to haul coal by rail from various source mines to Eskom power stations. This comes n... Russian Railways and Austrian Railways to collaborate Russian Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) have signed a cooperation agreement on three core activities, encompassing logistics and intensifying freight shipments between Asia an... World's first solar-power assisted vessel further developed In June, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) , Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI), the Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) are to begin s... Bremen's ports live up to previous record performance The twin ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven (Both Germany) got off to an excellent start in 2011. During Q1/2011, the two facilities raised their total ocean freight throughput by 16.... WWL appoints new executive in China Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, has appointed Xavier Leroi as its new managing director in China. Leroi, the former head of W... GL Maritime Software develops software for machinery condition monitoring The shipping industry is eager to cut downtime and costs wherever possible, as it is facing greater economic and ecological challenges than ever before. Scheduled but unnecessary m... Moscow Domodedovo airport gets new runway According to an official statement of the Russian Federation's Ministry of Transport, a resolution has been adopted to construct a new runway at Moscow Domodedovo airport. The new ... ICAO and partners agree on steps to reduce runway-related accidents The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its industry partners that participated in the first Global Runway Safety Symposium last week agreed on measures to reduce ... Transco and Heppner collaborating in Germany The German transport firm Transco Süd Internationale Transporte and Heppner Singen (formerly based in Rielasingen) have signed a new strategic alliance. Heppner Singen, w... Hitachi Transport System takes over Vantec Corporation The major international logistics service provider Hitachi Transport System Ltd (HTS) has bought a large part of the listed Japanese company Vantec. In April this year HTS bid... Kuehne + Nagel celebrates 20 years in Slovakia 20 years ago Switzerland-based logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel founded its national company in the Slovakian capital Bratislava. Today, this anniversary was celebrated with nu...

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MAY 30, 2011
Clinton: Ofers "should have known" they were dealing with Iran NASSCO gets $744 million contract for MLP ship construction

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MAY 30, 2011
Shell charters aframax from Syria Anglo-Dutch energy major faces accusations of supporting Syria's regime by booking tankers to ship oil from the divided country Brussels drives in the thin end of the wedge The European External Action Service amounts to a full scalediplomatic service, which is exerting its baleful influence on the IMO Yildirim confirms Malta Freeport stake Turkish group has confirmed it has concluded a deal in principle to acquire CMA CGM's 50% stake in Malta Freeport terminal for $285m Private power in LNG Whispers are being heard in financial circles that GasLog, and perhaps one other Greek player, could be a future candidate for the capital markets Greek trio lines up $1.2bn in LNG orders Dynagas contracts pair from HHI as both GasLog and Maran Gas keep talking to builders New company lifts prospects for Papua New Guinea floating LNG Three big name partners committed to growing the industry by formally establishing a new company German owners prepare to abandon flag Owners push for greater financial compensation for flying the German flag Fate of toxic waste controversy vessel under dispute US cash buyer GMS denies Gulf Nash has been sold for scrap Surge in capesize scrapping expected Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco says as many as 100 capesizes could be disposed of by the end of this year Thoresen Thai shareholders step up bid to restructure company Group of 75 shareholders calls on company to hold extraordinary general meeting NOL faces falling freight rates Container volume rose 9% in April but Deutsche Bank warns freight rates could fall more Thenamaris orders tankers at STX South Korea Four 50,000 dwt tankers, worth $150m, to be delivered from the second half of 2012 UASC secures $205m bank loan Funding to go towards a series of nine 13,100 teu containerships Asia-Europe freight fears The amount of capacity entering the trade is weighing down the market APL embraces cold-ironing to cut California emissions Box line spends $11m to retrofit five boxships and re-wire its Oakland terminal

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MAY 30, 2011
NOL Volume Grows, Pricing Slips Ocean container volume for Neptune Orient Lines and its APL shipping subsidiary rose jumped 9 percent in the four weeks... UASC Lines Up $205 Million For Vessel Buys United Arab Shipping has a new $205 million loan facility to finance the acquisition of two container ships with capacities... Turkey Canal Plan Hinges on Election Turkey's bold plan to build a canal to divert shipping from the heavily congested Bosporus Strait will be put to... America's Real Deficit in Trade American exporters are doing their part to meet the government's goal of doubling exports in five years. ... Trade Outlook: A NY-NJ Perspective The value of U.S. international trade rebounded sharply in 2010 and is now only 6.2 percent below the peak realized... Squeezing the Most Out of Corn U.S. farmers and processors are gearing up for another big year of corn exports ' in high-value solid and liquid... Footwear Imports Stepping Up The 2008-09 economic recession was painful for the footwear industry, but the industry is putting lessons learned to good use... Textiles Trade Shifts U.S. textile and apparel imports have been rising this year as a result of growing confidence among importers that U.S.... Static Production When the earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck northern Japan in mid-March, killing hundreds and causing major damage to that country's... Chemical Makers Formulate Exports After suffering a decline in production as a result of growing company layoffs and bankruptcies tied to the Great Recession... Raw Growth When Clarence Gooden, chief marketing officer for eastern U.S. rail giant CSX Transportation, speaks of the railroad's coal business, he... Cushioning the Economy's Impact After a year of recovery in imports of furniture and home furnishings, U.S. furniture and home furnishings importers are more... Crops Sprouting Record Export Growth U.S. agriculture is riding high on the productivity of American farmers and a huge demand for their products in the... Recycling: A Win-Win for Trade, Environment Recycling paper, plastics and scrap metal is good not only for the environment but also for reducing the U.S. foreign... Looming Concerns in Cotton Market With overall exports this year at near-record levels, cotton shippers are hustling to secure equipment and vessel space in the... Giving, the Hard Way If the world were a better place, the U.S. Agency for International Development wouldn't be among the top 100 U.S.... Because So Much Is Riding on the Ocean With the economy improving, at least one major importer and exporter thinks it's time to focus on building supply chain... Braking Just-in-Time Japanese automakers are struggling with epic supply chain disruptions in the wake of the magnitude-9 earthquake and tsunami on March... Weak Dollar Gives Muscle to Exports U.S. container trade is growing at two speeds. Export volume is soaring while consumer-driven imports are rising more slowly. ... Retail Sails Higher RILA's Casey Chroust says recovering retailers remain focused on tight inventories and - say it slowly - transportation disintermediation ... Paper Routes Which comes first, the cardboard or the box? The annual Journal of Commerce Top 100 Importers and Exporters rankings bring... Trucking Dashboard Despite winter storms and rising energy costs, publicly owned trucking companies gained ground in the first quarter, buoyed in part... Trucking's Technology Wave Trucking technology is approaching a crossroads as safety regulations and economic necessity drive more trucking companies to purchase and plug... Will Boxes Go Begging? Just when shippers were starting to feel good about equipment supplies this year, carriers and container lessors alike are warning... EC Launches Carrier Antitrust Probe When European Union antitrust authorities sprang a series of surprise visits on the offices of several of the world's largest... Big Splash, Rapid Thrust Transportation is an asset-based, network-operating business driven largely by scope and scale. Economies of scale reduce the average of high... Cutting in the Cards Ports are facing a new security squeeze. The Department of Homeland Security is offering $235 million for the 12th round... Not Your Father's Transport Plan Don't expect the next long-term transportation legislation from Congress to look much like the highway bills of old. This one... Go West, Young Exporter Companies that want to expand their export business should follow the advice newspaperman Horace Greeley gave 160 years ago: Go... Looking the Other Way Imports from Asia are largely responsible for making Long Beach the nation's second-largest container port, but exports could lead that...

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MAY 30, 2011
A Captain's Duty That is the title of seafaring hero Captain Richard Phillips' book - soon to be a Hollywood blockbuster starring Forrest Gump to Saving Private Ryan American actor Tom Hanks - in which he harrowingly recounts the hijacking of the containership Maersk Alabama in April 2009, and his family life-threatening decision to offer himself as a hostage to gun-toting Somali pirates, thus saving his crew from a similar fate. This enthralling firsthand account of danger on the pirate-ruled high seas, begs the question: are we asking far too much of our seafaring elite to expect them unaided to defend their ships from these ruthless maritime bandits? Maersk's Kolding to issue new manifesto for the industry CSAV now direct between Asia and West Africa TCC records its first profitable deal PLP expands reefer capacity ATA truck index drop 'not a concern'

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MAY 30, 2011
SCI in fourth quarter loss Top Indian fleet posts increased annual profit despite a modest quarterly loss through the final three months. Minoan stays in red Greek ferry owner sees improved first quarter figures but is still blighted by fuel prices and competition. Mercator earnings down Coal business burns bright for Mumbai-based bulker and tanker owner. UASC finds order finance Kuwait based joint venture line fixes $205m loan to help finance two of nine Samsung newbuildings. HUBLine bubbling along Malaysian boxship and bulker owner's profit rockets in first three months. Titanic plan beats estimate A huge diagram of the tragic liner drawn for the official UK inquiry into that 'night to remember' fetches $362,000. Pipavav nets navy order Indian shipyard wins $650m contract to build five gunboats as results swing back to black. Ofer faces new controversy Imposition of US sanctions puts shipping group at centre of political storm in Israel and sparks demand for investigation into trading links with Iran. Mosvold cancels AHTS More woe for Singapore-based shipbuilder Otto Marine as another anchor handler is dropped. 100 capes by Christmas? Healthy scrapping of the large bulkers could bring pleasant surprise to year end, according to Lorentzen & Stemoco. Neptune to expand output Vancouver-based bulk terminal operator is investing over $60m to upgrade its coal handling facilities. Russian grain ban lifted The world's second largest wheat exporter is set to resume shipments on 1 July ending near year-long ban.

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Minoan Lines hit by 'high' bunker prices Greek economic crisis likely to pull down 2011 results. IFO prices fall in Fujairah Durban market firms. Rotterdam market soft Replenishment arrives but product with ISO 2010 spec tight. Ferry operator imposes bunker surcharge Tallink blames rising bunker costs. MPA acknowledges complaint about off-spec fuel Authority is 'checking bunker supplier's compliance with SS 600.' CEPSA hosts CIMAC and ISO working groups Company says it proud of its 'active participation' in search for best standards. 'Exorbitant' bunker prices could be helping dry bulk sector Vessel scrapping has reached 'unprecedented' levels, narrowing the demand and supply imbalance. Asian bunker prices falling as week starts Sluggish demand in key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday. Bunker avails at Gladstone port to ease with cargo arrival Price indications for bunkers at Gladstone port will be available 'from June 7 onwards'. Malaysian shipping firm expects to break-even Spot rates for company's tankers firming, driven by higher bunker costs. APL switches to cold ironing in Oakland APL spends $11 million to retrofit five container vessels and re-wire its terminal for cold ironing. Lukoil provides bunkers to heavylift vessel in Kaliningrad MV Eide Transporter received 900 m³ of fuel oil and 100 m³ of diesel fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue

Miami

Decrease in passengers embarked

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%

Palermo

Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

INDUSTRY

Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo

Genoa

Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%

Singapore

The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

SHIPPING

Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline

Gothenburg/Vaasa

The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå

PORTS

Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.

London/Ferrol

30-year concession contract

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding

Seongnam/San Francisco

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%

Ankara

In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%

Panama

They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)

PORTS

Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter

Beijing

Containers also reach their maximum peak

PORTS

The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.

Hong Kong

Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%

TRADE

US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year

Washington/Beijing

Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector

Brussels

Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue

Hong Kong

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers

INDUSTRY

Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Trieste/Naples

They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors

PORTS

A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.

Rome

Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping

PORTS

CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah

Marseille

An investment of 450 million dollars is planned

ACCIDENTS

The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.

Ismailia

Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records

Miami

Good prospects also for the 2026 season

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

PORTS

Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.

Rotterdam

Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

TRADE

Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade

Dhaka

A direct air link between the two countries is planned.

SHIPPING

The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.

Shanghai

Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.

Berlin

Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

SHIPYARDS

Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.

Gyeongju

HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement

PORTS

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

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

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

Milan

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

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

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

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

SHIPPING

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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

London/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

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

Rome/Salerno

The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.

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

PIRACY

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

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Batam

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

TRADE

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

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

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

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

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

Washington

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPPING

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

Taipei/Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

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

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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

CRUISES

Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta

Geneva

Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites

PORTS

Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months

Livorno

In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino

INDUSTRY

Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders

Helsinki

The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels

Shanghai

Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs

PORTS

Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.

Genoa

The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.

CRUISES

Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.

Genoa

An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem

Trieste

It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships

Keelung

They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships

PORTS

Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened

River

It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic

PORTS

New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports

Tirana

2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape

Bari

The designations of some local administrations are still missing

PORTS

The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.

Rome

Parliamentary process completed

COMPANIES

Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco

Genoa

Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area

PORTS

The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.

Gioia Tauro

The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033

PORTS

In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%

La Goulette

Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)

Helsinki

LOGISTICS

UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines

Atlanta

Revenues down by -3.7%

ASSOCIATIONS

Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry

Victoria

The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Cagliari

Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

SHIPPING

The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.

Naples

It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs

CRUISES

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

Catania

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

PORTS

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

Barcelona/Algeciras

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Istanbul

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

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

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

INDUSTRY

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

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

ASSOCIATIONS

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

London

He took over from John Beckett

PORTS

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

Valencia

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

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

Rome

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

COMPANIES

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

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

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

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Ismailia

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

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

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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

Brussels

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Rome

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

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

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

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

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

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

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

MEETINGS

Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain

Rome

Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

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

OFFSHORE

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

Palermo

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

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

Amsterdam/London

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

EDUCATION

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

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

Nola

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

SHIPPING

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

Vado Ligure

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

FINANCING

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

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

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

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

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

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPPING

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

Athens

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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

Rozzano

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

COMPANIES

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

Milan

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

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