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November 16, 2005
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates set to drop over next 2 years: Deutsche Bank
    SHIPPING rates for oil, bulk commodities and containers carrying manufactured goods may fall by as much as 7.5 per cent annually in the next two years as the global fleet of vessels expands, according to Deutsche Bank AG.
  • Alstom wins contract for two cruise liners
    THE French engineering group Alstom has won a contract to build two giant cruise liners for Italian line MSC, the Italian company said on Monday.
  • Yusen ups forecast as Q2 profit doubles
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, raised its full-year profit forecast as profit more than doubled in the second quarter, helped by stronger demand for transporting marine freight.
  • Samsung Heavy shares gain as Q2 income hits 31.2b won
  • PD Ports in the black in H1; takeover bid talks ongoing
Strait Talk
  • Playing the shipping market
    THEY say timing is everything in the newbuilding and sale and purchase markets.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Freight rates set to drop over next 2 years: Deutsche Bank
    SHIPPING rates for oil, bulk commodities and containers carrying manufactured goods may fall by as much as 7.5 per cent annually in the next two years as the global fleet of vessels expands, according to Deutsche Bank AG.
  • Alstom wins contract for two cruise liners
    THE French engineering group Alstom has won a contract to build two giant cruise liners for Italian line MSC, the Italian company said on Monday.
  • Yusen ups forecast as Q2 profit doubles
    NIPPON Yusen KK, Japan's largest shipping line, raised its full-year profit forecast as profit more than doubled in the second quarter, helped by stronger demand for transporting marine freight.
  • Samsung Heavy shares gain as Q2 income hits 31.2b won
  • PD Ports in the black in H1; takeover bid talks ongoing
Strait Talk
  • Playing the shipping market
    THEY say timing is everything in the newbuilding and sale and purchase markets.

Sched Netweb site
  • TNT and Cosco join forces in China, Asia
  • Six 50,000-ton berths to be built at Nansha port
  • Dockwise enters China market
  • Shenzhen-Nanchang freight service begins
  • Rotterdam vies for larger vessels, higher cargo volumes
  • Jurong throughput rises 37pc through October
  • Canada, US expand open-skies agreement
  • ANA pilots threaten to strike
  • Lufthansa Cargo, Aer Lingus Cargo lower fuel surcharges

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CKYH alliance lines to add new loops in 2006
  • Eight 8,500-TEU CMA CGM vessels set to enter Asia-Europe trade
  • Safmarine promotes transpacific services in China
  • New Chairman for Yang Ming
  • CP Ships puts in strong performance in Q3
  • NOL reports higher profits
  • Container shipping industry to chart consolidation course, focus more on customer ties, projects IBM report
  • Korean container shipping industry drawing up strategies to sail through projected market decline in 2006
  • Exports log spectacular 28 pc surge in Oct.
  • Exim Bank draws up plans to boost SMEs' exports
  • India, Brazil to improve trade relations
  • No end to rubber imports till 2020 seen
  • IGTPL auctions uncleared cargo to decongest container yard
  • DCI places order for cutter suction dredger with Mazagon Dock
  • Study sees need to focus on US West Coast ports, rail links to ease pressure on Panama Canal
  • SC directs states to prohibit overloaded trucks from plying on road
  • Rlys forms Advisory Council to hear proposed dedicated freight corridor users' views
  • Railways earns 17 pc more from freight transport in April-Oct.
  • Forex reserves up by $ 678 million to $ 1,43,774 million
  • Slovenia invites Indian investors
  • Project managers to be in demand now
  • NCAER revises GDP growth upwards to 7.6 pc in 2005-06
  • Rs 290-cr. corpus formed for leather industry modernisation
  • ...plans to raise Rs 8,000 cr.
  • Crucial talks on FTA with Gulf states early next year
  • Conference in US to highlight India's success formula
  • Scrap FBT'Ficci
  • US, India aim to double bilateral trade to $ 40 bn in 3 years
  • IMC training programme on 'Issues in service tax' tomorrow
  • Interactive meeting with Brazilian team at IMC tomorrow'

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • U-Freight Japan strengthens sales team
  • Maersk/P&ONL Europe-Morocco service upgraded
  • Malev offers road feeder services for large shipments
  • New partner for the IFA
  • DPWN reports good results

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • Holed D/H barge capsizes
  • Senesco to complete ATB at Sparrows Point
  • Senators introduce cargo security bill
  • Rolls-Royce introduces new thruster technology

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Tanker owners in protest over Brussels liability plan
    TANKER owners' association Intertanko attempted to head off Brussels' proposals for a new liability regime yesterday with a strongly worded letter to European Union transport commissioner Jacques Barrot.
  • Italian owners win right to tonnage tax on chartered vessels
    IN A significant gain for Italy's shipowners, the tonnage tax introduced last year is to be extended to chartered vessels, under new amendments to the government's 2006 budget proposal.
  • Hanjin on expansion drive with fleet plan
    HANJIN Shipping, South Korea's leading liner company, is planning to expand its fleet to more than 100 boxships by the end of 2008, using the proceeds of a $483m war chest.
  • Indonesia 'names and shames' nine major lines in handling charges row
    Indonesia has escalated the row over government-imposed reductions in terminal handling charges by naming nine major lines "caught red-handed" in alleged overcharging.
  • Adsteam heads for union clash
    ADSTEAM is to make 30 employees redundant at Gravesend and is unilaterally bringing in a week-on, week-off shift pattern for its remaining 36 tug crew on the Thames.
  • Lloyd's List online gets ABCE approval
    WOULD YOU drive a car without an MOT? Fix a ship without an ISM certificate? Enter the US without ISPS compliance?

Fairplayweb site
  • Russians turn to international banks
    RUSSIAN state-owned tanker operator Sovcomflot is hoping to negotiate international bank loans for its latest Samsung fleet additions worth more than $420M
  • Captain fined after collision danger
    THE captain of the cargo vessel Belgian Reefer has been prosecuted and fined '2,500 plus costs after putting his vessel on a collision course with three others
  • Rate rebound helps Ship Finance
    PROFIT sharing from rebounding rates helped Frontline spin-off Ship Finance International during its third quarter
  • Felixstowe gains from Maersk changes
  • NYK posts strong first half
  • StealthGas builds up
  • US wheat surges to Iraq
  • Flag row as Finns go to the polls
  • AWB slams US wheat ban
  • CalMac in staff transfer talks
  • Owners sore as crew ID costs soar
  • Currency appreciation hits HMM
  • Korean yards fear Chinese growth

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • Dubai Ports signs to build Qingdao hub
    DP World signs agreement to develop deep-draft terminal with annual capacity in excess of 2 million TEUs, according to report.
  • GreenLane security bill filed
  • Site chosen for U.S.-Canada bridge
  • Record half for NYK
  • Cronos earnings gain
  • CNR, UTU reach contract
  • Boeing offers updated 747 freighter
  • Kitty Hawk loss in third quarter
  • TNT, Cosco in China logistics joint venture

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • Carriers in THC face off with Indonesian Government
    Indonesia's government appears powerless to impose a regulation that would have effectively reduced terminal handling charges as major lines refuse to cut the surcharge.
  • Eurovignette draft causes clash: 'cash cow' or infrastructure funding-source?
    The International Road-Users' Union lobby has expressed outrage over draft proposals on EU-wide tolls and road-charging rules, saying member-state governments will not be able to keep their hands off revenues.
  • Maersk Line thinks global, acts local for UK service announcement
  • Hanjin to place new orders to coincide recovering market
  • Columbia River project gets US$15m from Congress
  • APL average revenues up 12% in YTD
  • FESCO promotes container business
  • Bangladesh to build containership
  • Rail companies to trial another Germany-Russia route
  • Higher revenues fail to prevent NYK profits declining
  • Trans-Sib tunnel reconstruction complete

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • K-Sea barge capsizes in Gulf
    Size of fuel-oil leak still undetermined as salvage crews work ahead of approaching rough weather.
  • ISH back in New Orleans
    New Orleans mainstay International Shipholding Corp (ISH) is officially back in its home offices as of today.
  • Peter gets Genco reward
    Georgiopoulos' New York-listed dry bulk company grants him 1,200 shares restricted stock as performance incentive.
  • Tug reaches OSG tanker
    Rudderless Overseas Colmar will get escort to Korsakov for further evaluation after grounding incident.
  • IT to shipowning
    Indian software house set to move into ownership as it bites on Thai LPG carrier venture Picnic Marine.
  • Irish Ferries rejects court ruling
    Labour Court says staff outsourcing on Irish routes would represent 'abrogation' of company's crew agreements.
  • Seven ships censured
    Small list of detentions in Hong Kong during October.
  • Union reports Gdynia
    Polish prosecutor told of yard bosses' failure to pay insurance premiums for workers.
  • Three added to flag listing
    Georgia, Indonesia and Kenya have racked up enough 'black blobs' for dishonourable mentions in the latest flag performance tables.
  • Gemba gold for NYK
    Profitability of Japan's largest shipowner rises more than 60% as it embarks on aggressive growth strategy.
  • Vitaco stake up for grabs
    Vietnamese oil company Petrolimex to float products tanker subsidiary in December.
  • Merger meeting called
    Blank cheque acquisition vehicle sets the date for deal with Gourdomichalis brothers' FreeSeas venture.
  • Rare sale of Eidsiva stock
    Company jumps in to make opportunistic purchase as shares come on the market.
  • Samsung beats peers
    Korean yard outperforms compatriot yards in third-quarter.
  • Naikai nudges into red
    Japanese shipbuilder posts first-half loss from lower revenues.
  • OSG tanker grounds
    Handysize loses rudder after incident in heavy swell off Russia's Sakhalin Island.
  • Kuribayashi crashes
    Japanese ro-ro owner falls to big unexpected loss in first half.
  • Thoresen teeters
    Thai bulker player ends year on a low after rate weaknesses cause dip in fourth quarter profits.
  • Master fined for safety breach
    Reefer captain faces close to $9,000 in fines for failing to cross the Dover Straits correctly.
  • Gulf goes to China
    Keppel wins six-ship deal from US offshore operator with some to be built at new Nantong yard.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • NYK's first half profits up 62.6%
  • APL's container traffic up 11%
  • Alianca renames 5,500-TEU ship
  • U.S. intelligence agency warns vessels to avoid Mogadishu
  • Pipe-laying barge, adrift in North Sea, now safe in Bergen
  • AIMU, IMUA sponsor cargo-conveying conference for insurers
  • Waterways Conference elects leaders
  • Butler, shipping and port executive, dies at 56
  • Deutsche Bahn planning $1.12 billion BAX Global acquisition
  • Boeing receives orders for new 747-8 freighter
  • Lufthansa, Cargolux Cargo reduce fuel surcharges again
  • U.S.-Canada panel selects region for new Detroit-area bridge crossing
  • C.H. Robinson CEO Wiehoff champions collaboration, flexibility
  • "K" Line launches IAS reservation system
  • BNSF alters sales, marketing positions
  • New roles at Pacer Stacktrain for Mettra, Bailey
  • Young to head BDP Latin America operations
  • COSCO, TNT to start logistics joint venture
  • U.S. soybean shippers outraged by biodiesel tax "loopholes"
  • U.S. corn syrup shippers protest ongoing Mexican beverage tax
  • Gibson Dunn announces homecoming for Bonner
  • U.S. provides $399,962 grant to improve port security in Cartagena

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • Distressed timber-laden Italian towed to port
    The Maltese-flagged vessel "Black Pearl", built 1980, had a black-out off Ushant this weekend during a voyage with ...
  • EMSA to Lisbon in April
    The European Maritime Safety Agency EMSA will move from Brussels to a temporary office in Lisbon in April next year ...
  • Two cruise awards to Copenhagen Malmö Port
    Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has been awarded in two categories under the World Travel Award. On world wide basis Copenhagen ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2005
  • K-Sea barge flips following spill
    The barge leaking fuel oil after its weekend collision has flipped, according to latest reports.
  • Houston: Fuel oil bunkers for $250
    Bottom end of the Houston market at break-even point but most suppliers keeping prices steady.
  • Jamaica refinery down 'for two weeks'
    Bunker avails tightening in Jamaica as refinery outage limiting resupply.
  • PRAXIS: Daily bunker market report
  • PDVSA inks crude and fuel oil supply deal with Chinese firm
    PDVSA agrees to supply 60,000 bpd of 380 cst and 180 cst to Chinese firm.
  • NYK Lines posts record H1 profits despite higher fuel costs
    Japan's leading shipping firm increases projected bunker price for October-March, but is upbeat about full-year profits.
  • WFS reports 97% rise in Q3 earnings
    World Fuel Services on target for another record year with strong results for the first nine months.
  • Real impact of LSFO era in 2007, Petrobras says
    2006 will bring a new era in the bunker business, but the biggest impact on LSFO demand will be in 2007, a company official from Petrobras Marine says.
  • OPEC to decide on supply after winter
    OPEC will decide its oil supply policy for early next year after the winter, but at the moment, the oil cartel sees no need to reduce output.

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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
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
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
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
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%
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
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
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.
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
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.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
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%.
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
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
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.
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
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"
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
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%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
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
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."
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
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
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
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
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%)
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
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.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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
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
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
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.
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
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
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.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
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.
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
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
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.
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"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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%
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.
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.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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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
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
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
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
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
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
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
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
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
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
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.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
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
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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
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
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
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.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
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
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
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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.
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
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.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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