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BRIEFS
September 13, 2001
Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's greenfield project in Japan given national priority
    PSA Corporation's long awaited break into Japan's ports seems certain to go ahead after Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi declared its Hibiki project one of three key infrastructure developments needed to turn around his country's ailing economy.
  • Exec director of NY port authority among missing
Air and Land Transport
  • Shutdown of US airspace causes airport congestion round the world
    CANCELLATIONS and diversions choked airports around the world yesterday after US air space was closed in the wake of airborne terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
  • Typhoon disrupts flights in Japan
  • Emirates to fly to Perth
Logistics
  • CWT seeks alliances in push to go global
    GONE are the days when third party logistics providers can remain as established local or even regional players.
  • 3PLs likely to see slower growth in future: survey
  • Seattle port, airport eye integrated e-business strategy
Features
  • A people person bursting with new ideas
    A PORT always has a special something to it. And I'm not just referring to the ships and cranes.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's greenfield project in Japan given national priority
    PSA Corporation's long awaited break into Japan's ports seems certain to go ahead after Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi declared its Hibiki project one of three key infrastructure developments needed to turn around his country's ailing economy.
  • Exec director of NY port authority among missing
Air and Land Transport
  • Shutdown of US airspace causes airport congestion round the world
    CANCELLATIONS and diversions choked airports around the world yesterday after US air space was closed in the wake of airborne terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
  • Typhoon disrupts flights in Japan
  • Emirates to fly to Perth
Logistics
  • CWT seeks alliances in push to go global
    GONE are the days when third party logistics providers can remain as established local or even regional players.
  • 3PLs likely to see slower growth in future: survey
  • Seattle port, airport eye integrated e-business strategy
Features
  • A people person bursting with new ideas
    A PORT always has a special something to it. And I'm not just referring to the ships and cranes.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's greenfield project in Japan given national priority
    PSA Corporation's long awaited break into Japan's ports seems certain to go ahead after Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi declared its Hibiki project one of three key infrastructure developments needed to turn around his country's ailing economy.
  • Exec director of NY port authority among missing
Air and Land Transport
  • Shutdown of US airspace causes airport congestion round the world
    CANCELLATIONS and diversions choked airports around the world yesterday after US air space was closed in the wake of airborne terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
  • Typhoon disrupts flights in Japan
  • Emirates to fly to Perth
Logistics
  • CWT seeks alliances in push to go global
    GONE are the days when third party logistics providers can remain as established local or even regional players.
  • 3PLs likely to see slower growth in future: survey
  • Seattle port, airport eye integrated e-business strategy
Features
  • A people person bursting with new ideas
    A PORT always has a special something to it. And I'm not just referring to the ships and cranes.

Shipping Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA's greenfield project in Japan given national priority
    PSA Corporation's long awaited break into Japan's ports seems certain to go ahead after Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi declared its Hibiki project one of three key infrastructure developments needed to turn around his country's ailing economy.
  • Exec director of NY port authority among missing
Air and Land Transport
  • Shutdown of US airspace causes airport congestion round the world
    CANCELLATIONS and diversions choked airports around the world yesterday after US air space was closed in the wake of airborne terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.
  • Typhoon disrupts flights in Japan
  • Emirates to fly to Perth
Logistics
  • CWT seeks alliances in push to go global
    GONE are the days when third party logistics providers can remain as established local or even regional players.
  • 3PLs likely to see slower growth in future: survey
  • Seattle port, airport eye integrated e-business strategy
Features
  • A people person bursting with new ideas
    A PORT always has a special something to it. And I'm not just referring to the ships and cranes.

Sched Netweb site
  • Attacks prompt transport shutdown
  • Sinotrans Container Lines to open Shenzhen branch
  • Maersk launches Oceania service
  • UA to provide air transport for i2 FreightMatrix
  • China-US venture to create first magplane

Cargowebweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
  • Air traffic suspended till 18.00 hours
  • Questions on airline and airport security
  • Statement by the port authority of New York
  • European airline stocks down
  • 20 per cent profit gain
  • Lykes Lines upgrades East Coast service

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Grand Alliance to have 32 new post-Panamax ships by 2004
  • Panalpina earnings show substantial rise
  • Cosco Hong Kong unit's profits jump
  • Aqaba restores rates
  • CMA-CGM augments fleet
  • Safmarine to join new 'Tango' & 'Rumba' services
  • New on-line bunkering service from Singapore's MPA
  • OOCL appoints new agents in Latvia & Lithuania
  • TMM Lines launches Asia-Africa-Americas service
  • "K" Line to launch another China service
  • Lykes Lines upgrades Africa service fleet
  • Pacific International Lines tries its hand at new trades
  • Brennan International Transport offers consolidation services from Canada to destinations worldwide
  • Cooperman to head Stolt Nielsen
  • Reederei christens 10th Samsung vessel Santa Alina
  • GeoLogistics in Belgian expansion
  • BAX Global kicks off extranet service
  • APL Logistics named to list of Top-Ten logistics providers
  • Zhuhai Terminal hits two-m TEU
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas signs agreement for vessel traffic system
  • NY-NJ Asian cargo trade surges defying slowdown
  • Westport container traffic surges by 37 per cent
  • Maersk Logistics launches M*Power Executive
  • RCL launching new Singapore-JNP service from Sept. 21 - Fixed-day weekly service ex-NSICT & Mumbai
  • Vanaspati sector moots 3 options to curb imports from Nepal
  • Optimism on 5 mt grains export
  • CLE seeks realistic duty drawback rates for leather exports
  • Pak assurance on Indian goods imports
  • 'Sensitive items' imports continue to dip
  • Lloyd's security checking team in Sri Lanka
  • Mago gets 6-month extension as MbPT Chairman
  • Indo-Bangla waterways transport protocol extended
  • EU's move for new GSP scheme alarms Ficci
  • Ficci survey sees promising IT market in EU
  • Nodal officers to monitor FDI plan implementation
  • Govt move to resolve foreign investors' woes regularly
  • Cash made mandatory against FDI commitments
  • Melbourne business team seeks partners, licensees and agents
  • Sinha meets Customs, Excise Chiefs
  • President's assent for 8 Bills
  • WTO sets up panels on steel disputes against US
  • FMC, onion trade to meet in Nasik
  • Terrorist attacks stun NY/NJ shipping, port activities too

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
  • US Gulf bunkers s/e or at sky-high indications
  • Tanker owners cautious as bunker prices soar
  • Oil imports delayed as US oil ports close
  • Thailand suspends all oil product exports
  • Price hike summary
  • Oil panic averted as OPEC assures supply - bunkers should ease
  • Saudi posted fuel oil prices only $4-5 higher
  • Huge price spreads in Fujairah, little activity reported
  • No cargo deals, volatile paper, in confused Singapore market
  • Early indications show surging bunker prices in the Far East
  • Brent crude/gas oil settles a little after the shock

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Terrorist attacks on America - TIACA statement
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Publishes Environmental Report 2001
  • The German cruise vessel Columbus' 2001 call at the Port of Duluth-Superior cancelled
  • Heightened security at U.S. Ports
  • The UNECE Trans-European Railway (TER) Project approves new development strategy
  • CLECAT welcomes the European Commission's White Paper on the Common Transport Policy as a first step - but it is not far enough!
  • Schneider Logistics Inc. renames its freight payment company
  • Schenker Deutschland opens new logistics centre
  • Wilson Logistics buys stake in Australian company
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
  • Terrorist's acts bring swift response from DOT
  • Columbia River maritime community alerted to hightened port security
  • Today's emergency response test cancelled at Portland Airport
  • Puget Sound area sees fallout from suicide attacks on East Coast
  • Panama Canal continues operations under expanded security measures

The East Africanweb site
  • Mombasa 'Will Lose' Business to Dar Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Insurers wake up to $15bn nightmare
    The INSURANCE industry awoke today facing the most painful loss in its history. Not only were insurers grappling to come to terms with the colossal expacted financial cost of Tuesday's...
  • Tales of miracles and anguish as US counts its dead
    AS the United States struggled to come to terms with Tuesday's horrifying attacks on New York and Washington and to construct a political and military response, workers on the ground in both...
  • Shipping shares tumble as markets fear global recession
    Shares in European shipping companies took a beating yesterday ahead of today's expected reopening of US financial markets. And stock markets in Japan and South Korea suffered sharp fa...
  • Terrorist disruption in the US
    You are invited to use Lloyd's List to give customers and friends details of your business activities in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks yesterday. Contact

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
  • Brokers reveal NY confusion
  • LOOP reopens marine terminal
  • Cruise lines tighten security
  • Ambitious plans for Karachi
  • Sovereignty threatened, says Fairplay
  • Shanghai responds to collisions
  • Attack sparks insurance alarm
  • Kra Canal project wins approval
  • Panama consults on toll hike
  • Bahamas signs seafarer agreement
  • Owners applaud Tampa ruling
  • Panama reminded of obligations
  • IMO 'must lead asylum debate'
  • Lauritzen forms bulk pool with IVS
  • Korean carriers evaluate US status
  • Oz stance hardens on asylum seekers
  • Korean shipping stocks tumble
  • Brazilian state sells Ford short
  • Atrocity survivor count unclear
  • Congress set to act on port security
  • US port crackdown disrupts shipping

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
  • Back-up at West Coast ports
    Vessel traffic has slowed at West Coast ports amid heightened security following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
  • Hospital ship heads to New York
  • Diverted planes to return
  • Port of Duluth, lake locks open
  • Freeport FTZ expands
  • NCA, UPS expand code-share
  • NYK acquires warehousing company
  • UPS, FedEx shift focus to ground
  • Port-by-port review
  • Zim all to faimilar with terrorist threats
  • West Coast tightens security
  • Customs, ports on high alert

Antwerpse Lloyd n.v.web site
  • L’aviation civile américaine aura du mal à se remettre des attaques terroristes
    Suite aux attaques terroristes avec des avions civils sur le World Trade Center à New York et le Pentagone à Washington, l’aviation civile en Amérique et dans le reste du monde pourra s’attendre à des contrôles approfondis. Surtout sur le plan de la sécurité, il reste beaucoup à faire. Plus que jamais, un pacte de sécurité global pour la navigation aérienne prescrivant des normes et contrôles sévères s’impose afin de réduire au maximum la répétition de ce qui s’est passé aux Etats-Unis mardi dernier.
  • La CE persiste dans ses efforts réduire le transport routier
    La Commission européenne a approuvé hier mercredi, après des mois de tergiversations suite à des conflits internes, le Livre Blanc sur la politique européenne des transports jusqu’à l’aube de 2010. Cet ouvrage opte de manière claire et fondamentale pour une politique visant à donner un nouveau souffle aux transports ferroviaire, maritime et fluvial et visant à promouvoir le développement du transport intermodal. La Commission entend réaliser une grande partie de cet objectif en jugulant le transport de marchandises par la route.
  • L’Autriche refuse le “nouveau Diktat” de l’UE sur les écopoints
    “Le nouveau Diktat de l’UE est inacceptable”. C’est en ces termes que le Kronen-Zeitung, le journal autrichien qui a le plus fort tirage national, titrait ces jours-ci son article et ses commentaires sur la décision du Parlement européen d’abolir la clause de 108 % des écopoints. Cette mesure revient à une libéralisation complète du trafic des poids lourds transitant par le Tyrol.

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 12, 2001
  • Containership operators hit by NY port closure
    Demurrage costs for the stranded vessels are mounting for each day the port remains closed.
  • US bond markets to reopen Thursday
    The stock exchanges are expected to take another day or two to resume normal operations.
  • New Jersey terminal substitutes as morgue
    Dead bodies from New York disaster are ferried over to the abandoned US military terminal.
  • NY Shipping Association escapes disaster
    All 150 staff made it out of the first collapsing tower in time.
  • US ports taking no chances
    Most ports have resumed normal operations, but with tight security to prevent any further terrorist attacks.
  • Foreign oil shipments stay on course to US
    Ports and terminals are expected to reopen for oil discharging operations within the next few days.
  • LOOP resumes US Gulf offshore operation
    The company has tightened security at all facilities as a result of the New York terrorist attack.
  • Lauritzen and IVS launch bulker pool
    Another handysize bulk carrier pool is off the blocks as consolidation trends continue.
  • Humpuss shares suspended
    Tommy Suharto's Indonesian shipping company has seen some unusual share price movements.
  • Iranian VLCC sold for scrap
    Pakistani breakers have picked up their third VLCC of this year, outstripping last year's total.
  • Croatia Line boxship up for grabs
    One of the bankrupt Croatian owner's three remaining vessels will be auctioned next month.
  • Sea Containers gains Greek toehold
    UK-based group is finally running the Corinth Canal - and hints at a move into Greek ferry market.
  • US terrorist atrocity pushes bunkers up
    Ship fuel price rises outstrip crude gains as uncertainty surrounds resupply levels.
  • Intertanko relocates US meeting
    Key shipping figures visiting the US have been forced to change their plans.
  • Oslo Bors to requote US stock
    American-listed stock halted in Norway in US attack fallout will resume trading.
  • IHC Caland pulls share issue after US horror
    Dutch shipbuilding and production vessel leasing group cancels fund-raising stock sale after US attacks.
  • Tanker turned mercy ship heads for New York
    Overwhelmed medical services in Manhattan are poised to see the arrival of a 1,000-bed hospital ship.
  • US cruise companies prepare for fallout
    Overseas passengers are cancelling cruises in the wake of Tuesday's attacks on the US.
  • Japan and Korea shipping stocks hit badly
    Maritime stocks in Asia headed south Wednesday as regional markets reacted to US terrorist attacks.
  • Shutters go up at US ports and terminals
    Some US container terminals are shut as US Coast Guard launches stop and search missions.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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.
Haifa
Shareholders are urged not to vote for the three Board candidates proposed by shareholders Mor Gemel & Pension, Reading Capital and Sparta 24.
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
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
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
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
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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
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
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
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
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
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.
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