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March 17, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World confirms it will sell ports to US buyer
    THE Dubai-owned company that had sought to buy several port terminals in major East Coast cities confirmed on Wednesday that it would sell those operations to an unrelated US buyer, ending speculation about the ambiguity in its previous statements that it would 'transfer' the terminals to a 'US entity'.
  • DP World boldly gears up for bigger challenges ahead
    ALTHOUGH the dust has hardly settled on its gaining control of six US ports, Dubai-based DP World is already looking to bigger challenges ahead with confidence.
  • Evergreen to order 20 ships in next decade
    EVERGREEN Marine Corp, operator of Asia's largest container shipping line, said it is planning to order at least 20 container ships in the next 10 years to replace existing vessels.
  • Hong Kong's Feb container volume rises
Admiralty Casebook
  • Vital to inspect lifeboats
    CANBERRA's transport safety investigators have called on ship owners, managers, statutory authorities and classification societies to urgently inspect keel attachments for hooks on lifeboats to ensure that they are structurally sound.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • DP World confirms it will sell ports to US buyer
    THE Dubai-owned company that had sought to buy several port terminals in major East Coast cities confirmed on Wednesday that it would sell those operations to an unrelated US buyer, ending speculation about the ambiguity in its previous statements that it would 'transfer' the terminals to a 'US entity'.
  • DP World boldly gears up for bigger challenges ahead
    ALTHOUGH the dust has hardly settled on its gaining control of six US ports, Dubai-based DP World is already looking to bigger challenges ahead with confidence.
  • Evergreen to order 20 ships in next decade
    EVERGREEN Marine Corp, operator of Asia's largest container shipping line, said it is planning to order at least 20 container ships in the next 10 years to replace existing vessels.
  • Hong Kong's Feb container volume rises
Admiralty Casebook
  • Vital to inspect lifeboats
    CANBERRA's transport safety investigators have called on ship owners, managers, statutory authorities and classification societies to urgently inspect keel attachments for hooks on lifeboats to ensure that they are structurally sound.

Sched Netweb site
  • Singapore throughput up 4.1pc in Feb, HK's rises 6.7pc
  • Hamburg Sud acquires Fesco's Australia, NZ trade assets
  • Eurogate seeks to steer Asia-based clients to Bremerhaven
  • K+N net income for 2005 grows 32pc
  • Eurogate awarded tender for JadeWeserPort
  • Sensitive items list on FTA to be finalised by India, Asean
  • Auckland box volumes grow 8pc over June-Dec 2005 period
  • Cathay Pacific awards multi-million HK dollar contract to DHL
  • Qatar Airways to start flying to Hong Kong
  • Shanghai Airlines hires overseas pilots to fly cargo planes
  • Hager, Carnes join Schenker board

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mercator Lines bags major crude transport deal from MRPL
  • Essar Shipping swells fleet with VLCC
  • Camaraderie, informal interaction mark AMTOI's 2nd annual get-together
  • Exports post 26.3 pc growth in 11 months of 2005-06
  • All taxes on inputs for export production must be refunded, stress BoT members
  • Tax on recipients of services imports to be introduced soon
  • Maharashtra govt to set up 2 agriculture export zones
  • Imports will continue to outpace exports, says JP Morgan report
  • Base import price of palm oil cut
  • Sugar exporters unhappy with prices in Pak
  • Rubber mark plans to set up zone
  • DP World to sell all US port operations within 6 months to unrelated entity
  • Women of Mumbai Port Trust felicitated on International Women's Day 2006
  • KoPT clears plans for two multi-purpose jetties at Haldia dock
  • KRCL's Palanpur-Gandhidham line poised to wean away road cargo
  • Private sector may be allowed to operate rail-side warehousing complexes too
  • Strategies & issues of textile industry highlighted at Chennai seminar
  • Govt may relax tax-filing norms for LTUs

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Intercontainer takes over Pannoncont

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Fredriksen in DESS deal
  • TSA set for rate increases
  • MEPC considers recycling
  • Rina launches risk assessment
  • Green passports for Shell's LNG fleet

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Deep Sea Supply acquires 22 newbuild contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • New post-panamax crane heading to Port of Portland
  • FRA data finds US railroads have safest year ever
  • Open house meetings planned for new Mukilteo ferry terminal
  • Hanjin adds new service calling Korea, Indonesia
  • APL wins nod from truckers for LA/Long Beach terminal

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Buyers line up for P&O's US assets
    TRADE and private equity buyers have already expressed interest in P&O's US port assets that are to be sold following the political outcry in Washington over change of ownership to Dubai's DP World.
  • Golden Energy in $500m tanker order at Sungdong
    RESTIS Group's tanker arm Golden Energy has signed $500m worth of new tanker orders in South Korea in a move that underlines the strength behind the company after last year's aborted plans for a public flotation in New York.
  • Deep pockets, Deep Sea for ambitious Fredriksen
    JOHN Fredriksen will become the largest shareholder in Deep Sea Supply, the Oslo-listed offshore supply vessel operator, after pumping 22 newbuilding contracts into the company in a deal worth almost $400m.
  • Carisbrooke takes Port Weller option
    CARISBROOKE Shipping has returned to Canada to fulfil its latest expansion and renewal plans, writes Hugh O'Mahony.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Washington critics praise DP World
    DUBAI Ports World's decision to sell off US terminal interests over the next four to six months has been praised by critics and greeted with sighs of relief by supporters of President Bush
  • California LNG date revealed
    AUSTRALIA'S Woodside Natural Gas says its California gas project will start delivering supplies in 2010 at the earliest
  • Nippon Oil cuts Iranian import
    NIPPON Oil, Japan's largest refiner and wholesaler, is to slash imports of Iranian crude by 15% this year
  • Pemex to boost dwindling oil reserves
    PEMEX chief executive Luis Ramirez has called for massive investment to develop Mexico's off-shore and on-shore fields to counter dwindling oil reserves
  • K-Line reveals expansion plan
    JAPANESE ship operator K-Line intends to increase the size of its fleet by 75% and to double profits to '100Bn ($851M) by 2015
  • US Congress targets port security
    US CONGRESS remained busy yesterday on maritime matters with the Senate approving a bill to spend nearly a billion dollars next year on port security
  • Sea Malta banned from selling ships
  • Cruise sector struggles with image
  • Carnival pulls back from Pinnacle
  • Machado furious over Transpetro bids
  • Frontline banned from Pertamina business
  • NCL awaits easing of yard capacity
  • Indian ports restrained by red tape

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Customs may reconsider third-party C-TPAT validations
    U.S. may reconsider its long-standing opposition to having third parties validate supply chain security at foreign locations.
  • U.S.-Canada short sea ventures win Marad interest
  • Southern California eyes transport partnership
  • Some Friday closures for NY-NJ terminals
  • Alliance shifts PNW service
  • U.S. welcomes delay on EU wood packing rule
  • "Logistics City" key topic at China Trade & Logistics Conference
  • EU abandons plan for port deregulation
  • Eurogate wins bidding for new German box port

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Hamburg Sud-Fesco deal to prompt shake-up
    Significant changes are expected in Australian and New Zealand services as a consequence of Hamburg Sud's acquiring Fesco's cross-trades.
  • K Line's Maekawa sounds note of optimism with call for pragmatism
  • CKYH Alliance to upgrade PNW service
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Port's third box-terminal starts trial operations
  • Brazil health inspectors' strike affects rail and container flows
  • South Korea freezes container stevedoring fee
  • New rail-shuttle links Amsterdam and Duisburg
  • MSC to launch Sydney-Noumea link
  • Heung-A to call at Miike

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • It's a wipeout
    Fewer than 5% of the participants in TradeWinds' poll support the US politicans who have blocked Dubai's takeover of P&O's American terminal interests.
  • Hummingbird buzz
    Famed investor Paul Sonkin has taken a major stake in fledgling dry bulk company FreeSeas.
  • The ol' one-two
    VLCC owner Euronav had best-ever revenue in 2005, but profit was only second place in comparison to 2004.
  • Matson scraps two ships
    Two of the three oldest ships in the fleet of Hawaii specialist Matson are bound for the torch.
  • 'In default'?
    Analyst says DryShips "appears" to be in default of one loan covenant and is likely to break others as its cash-flow picture turns bleak, but George Economou says critics have it wrong.
  • Crewman died in gangway collapse
    UK inquest hears how Cuban sailor fell from bulker into icy water after chain snapped at Newport.
  • BIMP-EAGA Shipping anyone?
    Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines get together to launch new shipowning company.
  • Japanese orders up
    Yards log first year-on-year increase in contracts since the summer of 2005.
  • DFDS posts profit
    Danish ferry operator ends 2005 on the up but competition in the passenger sector as well as increased bunker costs take their toll.
  • Green growth
    Evergreen pledges more 7,000-teu vessels to renew fleet and keep up with growing volumes of trade.
  • CSSC chasing cash
    Huge Chinese state shipbuilding group ready to fund expansion with share issues by two subsidiaries.
  • DryShips profits on more ships
    Expanded fleet helps improve results at Nasdaq-listed bulker firm, but underlining rates show decline.
  • Gati forges new link
    Indian feedership operator adds Chennai to Colombo service with new ship.
  • CKYH re-jigs Pacific routes
    COSCON, K-Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin alliance to offer more space and shorter transit times.
  • Daewoo to "stay Korean"
    Worries over foreign involvement in defence technologies will mean sell-off of shipbuilder to domestic funds, report claims.
  • Fredriksen nets more fish business
    Pan Fish issues fresh equity to fund more shares in competitor Fjord Seafood.
  • Strong by the year at TBS
    The pride of the Westchester County dry cargo shipping industry is once more down by the quarter but up by the year.
  • Fesco looks to London
    Russian boxship owner will list on LSE later this year to fund acquisitions and mergers.
  • Fredriksen takes Deep Sea stake
    Tanker titan taking 20% stake in Oslo-listed offshore owner in return for 22 newbuilding contracts.
  • Cargoship to be refloated
    Sunken Premship-X to be brought to surface in Philippines as oil booms go up.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • CKYH alliance to reduce capacity to Pacific Northwest
  • COSCO, Zim to start Mediterranean/West Africa loop
  • Importance of U.S. crews on LNG tankers subject of webcast
  • Hyundai to resume transpacific service to Long Beach
  • Central, Eastern Europe express market ready for double-digit growth
  • ACI reports 3% rise in air cargo in 2005
  • World Air delays filing 2005 annual report
  • Cargolux to add third Hong Kong/Barcelona flight
  • Lufthansa to resume flights to Bahrain
  • North American Airlines to add second New York/Ghana flight
  • ANA, Asiana in cargo code-sharing agreement
  • ANA Group, SWISS team up, Air Hokkaido to close
  • Poulton quits United
  • UP raises first quarter earnings expectations
  • Intercontainer-Interfrigo buys outstanding shares in Pannoncont
  • AAR: Record low for rail accidents in 2005
  • RailAmerica's February carloads down 2.8%
  • Holiday to affect U.S.-Mexico commercial traffic
  • Barge strikes bridge in Annapolis, Md.
  • Starbucks to arm containers with security device
  • Weber opens new DC in Inland Empire
  • Kohl named head of KOM International
  • Eurinpro building warehouse in Belgium for DHL Exel Supply Chain
  • Hellmann Logistics teams with Havertys Furniture
  • Erickson's Flooring opens DC in Michigan business park
  • Integrated Global Logistics opens offices
  • For Sale: Waterfront property owned by Dubai
  • Port of Long Beach's TEUs up 3.5 percent in February
  • New steel facility slated for Port of Tampa
  • Madagascar terminal to use Navis TOS

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • Denmark aims to be Europe's top shipping nation
    The Danish Minister for Economics and Business Affairs, Bendt Bendtsen, has launched a long-term plan, produced in cooperation with ...
  • Danish shipping applaudes government master plan
    The chairman of Danish Shipowners Association, Torben Janholt, CEO of J.Lauritzen, is fully satisfied with the masterplan for the Danish ...
  • EU Short Sea Shipping carried 1.8 billion tons
    In 2004, short sea shipping carried 1.8 billion tons of cargo, or 63.4 per cent of all EU maritime transport ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 16, 2006
  • African terminal secures finance for 50% expansion
    New terminal said to be first independent on-shore tank storage facility in the Horn of Africa has secured finance for 50% expansion.
  • IMO to consider new fuel tank rules, ship emissions
    Environmental committee looking at resolutions on fuel tank design and establishing a ship emissions working group.
  • Soft crude tempts Rotterdam lower
  • New York market moves on from Shell's departure
    Biggest US East Coast bunker market already shaking off the exit of oil major.
  • Singapore: Stocks of residual fuels and distillates up
  • Crude prices fall on build in US inventories
    US crude oil inventories increased for the fifth consecutive week to a seven-year high.
  • Shipping & aviation swamping CO2 emission reductions
    Study claims government data to be misleading due to exclusion of shipping and aviation emissions - with which CO2 emissions have actually increased.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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