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October 17, 2006
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA begins building new berths at Pasir Panjang Terminal
    PSA Corporation began work on three new container berths at its Pasir Panjang Terminal last week, as Singapore's largest container handler continued to forge ahead with its accelerated expansion in order to keep up with surging global container demand.
  • Emirates line in China-ME box service
    CONTAINER carrier newcomer Emirates Shipping Line will launch a new service linking China, South-east Asia and India to the Middle East from next month.
  • NOL's Sept container revenue drops 10%
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines Ltd , which operates Asia's fourth-largest container shipping company, had a drop in its September average revenue, a seventh straight month of decline, as more ships started service.
  • TUI shares up amid break-up reports
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11
  • In the calm after the storm
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MITSUI OSK Lines Ltd said yesterday it was ordering four very large gas carriers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd and Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA begins building new berths at Pasir Panjang Terminal
    PSA Corporation began work on three new container berths at its Pasir Panjang Terminal last week, as Singapore's largest container handler continued to forge ahead with its accelerated expansion in order to keep up with surging global container demand.
  • Emirates line in China-ME box service
    CONTAINER carrier newcomer Emirates Shipping Line will launch a new service linking China, South-east Asia and India to the Middle East from next month.
  • NOL's Sept container revenue drops 10%
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines Ltd , which operates Asia's fourth-largest container shipping company, had a drop in its September average revenue, a seventh straight month of decline, as more ships started service.
  • TUI shares up amid break-up reports
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11
  • In the calm after the storm
Port Shots
  • Port Shots
    MITSUI OSK Lines Ltd said yesterday it was ordering four very large gas carriers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd and Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corp.

Sched Netweb site
  • Emirates unveils Hyper Galex service
  • Port of Tacoma chiefs join Asian trade mission
  • Schenker in Philippines expansion
  • Hamburg Sud to make Trident upgrade
  • Singapore box throughput slips in September from August
  • YICT welcomes the world's largest container vessel
  • Oasis chooses Cargolux as cargo agent
  • Northwest strikes accord with mechanics
  • DHL launches new logistics centre in Shanghai

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Chipolbrok unravels plans to boost business in India
  • DCI plans to charter 10-12 dredgers, contract personnel
  • We can provide better ships, better services & better opportunities, say Chipolbrok Directors
  • Maersk Logistics to ship cars in FEUs!
  • K Line, Gemartrans revamp N. Vietnam service
  • Rickmers-Linie ships MAN Ferrostaal heavy lift cargoes to Oman
  • PSA set to boost Tianjin capacity
  • Shanghai Port's volume reaches record high
  • OOIL to sell N. America terminals
  • Choking haze prompts warnings to ships sailing Asia's waterways
  • DCT Gdansk hosts 'The End of the Pier Show'
  • Asia-Europe freight rates rebounding
  • Safmarine Meru to enter service
  • APM Terminals opens new facility in Zeebrugge
  • Polski Rejestr Statk'w granted EU recognition
  • Maersk Line adds EC South America service
  • Georgia Ports Authority offers extensive facilities for Indo-US trade boost
  • New record in thermal coal loading established at Vizag Port
  • On horizon: Jaigad port in Ratnagiri
  • Change with the times to survive challenges ahead, ports, shipping sectors advised
  • MFs experienced outflow of Rs 23,542 cr. in Sept. 2006
  • Rehabilitation, state's top priority in SEZs
  • CONCOR entering apple retailing

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • Shipbuilding boom, engine making bonanza
  • Strong volume growth for St Lawrence SW
  • MOL's Singapore-Shanghai shuttle
  • New Intermanager president
  • Siba Ships' Singapore start
  • Rina updates yacht rules

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • New OSHA shipyard fire safety rule
  • Barge building goes under cover
  • Moran orders six more tugs
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • Horizon Lines still working following earthquake in Hawaii
  • Greenbrier teams with GIMSA for rail car operation in Mexico
  • Sea Containers Ltd. files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
  • Port of Portland names Imeson new director of public affairs
  • Hamburg Sud to upgrade Trident Service vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Sea Containers fights to stay in business
    CONTAINER leasing, ferry and train operating activities of crisis-ridden Sea Containers will be unaffected by the group's weekend decision to shield itself from creditors through a US bankruptcy court order.
  • TOP out to rebuild tanker fleet says Pistiolis
    NASDAQ listed suezmax and product tanker operator TOP Tankers has begun talks with shipbuilders, even as it continues shedding tonnage from its existing owned fleet, writes Nigel Lowry in Athens.
  • Stoltenberg and Blair open Langeled gas pipeline
    BRITISH and Norwegian leaders have officially opened the Langeled pipeline which will bring more Norwegian gas to the UK and help stabilise gas markets in the long term, writes Martyn Wingrove.
  • Insurance and crew bills account for further rise in ship operating costs
    SHIP operating costs have continued their inexorable rise, albeit at a more modest pace, according to the latest report by leading shipping accountant Moore Stephens.
  • MCA advertises for 'inspiring' chief executive
    BRITAIN'S Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking a new chief executive, just months after the sudden departure of Captain Stephen Bligh earlier this year.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • CMN makes last ditch tender plea
    FRENCH ferry operator CMN has asked a court in Bastia, Corsica, to cancel the tender procedure because it believes the company has been discriminated against
  • Iran to fund shipbuilding expansion
    IRANIAN politicians are pushing for an investment fund to promote the country's shipbuilding industry
  • ConocoPhillips pays Puget spill fine
    CONOCOPhillips and its subsidiary Polar Tankers have agreed to pay a $540,000 fine related to a 13 October 2004 oil spill in Puget Sound, Washington state
  • Detained bulker Edco goes home
  • Ottawa tells CWB to end campaigning
  • Singapore to review manpower needs
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11
  • London launch for mediation service

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • TUI AG seeks white knight: report
    The parent of Hapag-Lloyd reportedly is seeking new investors to help fend off a possible hostile takeover.
  • Bulk ships collide on Mississippi River
  • Quake fails to rattle ports, carriers
  • Emirates Shipping arrives in Tampa
  • CN Rail crews get new pact
  • Polar Tankers to pay $2.8 million for spill
  • DHL, Polar form partnership
  • Hamburg S'd to upgrade Trident service
  • NOL revenues still sliding
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11
  • WTO expected to approve Vietnam's entry next month
  • Container volume rises in Hong Kong
  • SSA joins venture to build Vietnamese port
  • Cargo volume jumps at Frankfurt airport

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • HMM to issue shares to fund takeover
    Hyundai Merchant Marine has announced a share-issue to raise KRW300bn (US$316.5m), to buy out a Hyundai company which holds 10% of HMM, and whose creditors are planning to sell out.
  • Hong Kong: Can halving river entry fees lure PRD cargo?
  • Chittagong Port navigation still restricted
  • Santos Brasil's shares float higher in first day's trading
  • Gwadar Port re-tender will open the door for GTO competition
  • UK railcos continue calculating after 'disappointment' of aid scheme confirmed
  • APM Terminals on verge of signing Bahrain deal
  • Honolulu customer reports 'minimal impacts' from earthquake
  • COSCO's grant plan in Greece halted by EU antitrust regulations
  • HPH's Oman terminal completes Phase I

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • Panamax meets panamax
    Traffic is not impeded on the Mississippi after a Goulandris Brothers bulker allided with the anchored Torm Anholt.
  • Outperform for Diana
    Wachovia is initiating analyst coverage on Diana Shipping with an outperform thanks to its charter exposure.
  • Philly cuts steel
    Kjell Inge Rokke's Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has cut steel for a fourth Jones Act products tanker.
  • TEN locks in $16m
    Another profit-splitting charter on an ice-classed newbuilding guarantees $16m in revenues.
  • Cylinder failure grounded Ayu
    US investigation concludes IMC bulker grounded in 2004 because of engine problems, resulting in deaths of six crew after rescue helicopter crashed.
  • PNSC puts finance in place
    Pakistan's national carrier has secured loan to buy two aframax tankers and a panamax bulker.
  • Qatar Nav down 17%
    Profits for Doha-based owner drop ahead of $100m feedership order.
  • I'm not bailing, says Panagopoulos
    Attica chairman says claims he has sold his 40% stake in ferry operator 'totally unfounded'.
  • Edco free to go
    Beleaguered Egyptian bulker sails from Charleston after roumoured sale to Greek owner.
  • Silja swells Tallink numbers
    Estonian ferry operator's annual passenger figures increased by acquisition of Finnish line in June.
  • Sea Containers seeks protection
    Ferry group files for Chapter XI bankruptcy cover after missing $115m bullet payment.
  • Mackenzie optimistic
    Sea Containers chief says Chapter XI move made to fend off individual actions from creditors, and restructuring within reach.
  • TUI looks for help
    German tourism giant wants regional government to become investor to avoid sale of boxship arm Hapag-Lloyd.
  • Record fine from French court
    Egyptian captain and compatriot operator fined EUR 500,000 for oil slick from ro-ro spotted off Brittany in May.
  • Siba makes Brave move
    Italian owner launches Singapore office with two handymaxes bought from the Vafias family.
  • HMM in share sale
    Hyundai Merchant Marine to sell KRW 300bn of new shares in latest nod towards purchase of compatriot construction company.
  • Davie deal goes through
    Teco of Norway completes purchase of Canadian yard, ending weeks of uncertainty about its bid.
  • Ship sinks in Black Sea
    Three dead and seven rescued as Comoros-flagged bulker 'Magic' sinks off the Turkish coast.
  • MOL ties up seven VLGCs
    Japanese owner expanding presence in LPG market in a big way with newbuilding and charter deals.
  • TTA confirms bulker buy
    Chinese open-hatch handymax Beautiful Queen (built 2002) goes to Thai owner for $37m.
  • Second ferry for Papua?
    Fresh from charter of Philippines ro-ro, PNG-based Peninsula Shipping Lines mulls bringing in another vessel.
  • PSA sees volumes rise
    Singapore's dominant container terminal operator has just reported a 6.4% year-on-year increase.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • Crowley makes U.S./Virgin Islands peak-season service fixed-day weekly
  • ConocoPhillips fined $540,000 for spill
  • Sea Containers files for Chapter 11
  • DHL to pay $150 million for 49% of Polar Air
  • Air China, Africa West Airlines select Globe Air Cargo
  • Freightliner starts Felixstowe/Widnes rail service
  • McQuillan joins Optimization Alternatives
  • UN approves inspections for all cargo shipped to North Korea
  • Overseas buyers check out U.S. meat processing plants
  • German plastic pallet maker pushes into North America
  • Two more officials leave DHS
  • Famous Pacific starts Europe/Africa service
  • BDP plans hub in Eastern Europe
  • Bush signs SAFE into law
  • Activist raises specter of lawsuit at L.A.'s Maersk terminal
  • EDF to build Dunkirk LPG terminal

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • Record along Emma Mærsk's maiden voyage
    The container giant Emma Mærsk has broken several records on her maiden voyage to the Far East with turnaround in ...
  • AHTSs booked at NOK 1.6 million per day
    North Sea dayrates for modern anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) have quadrupled in just over one week. According to ...
  • FPSO conversion for Frontline's Front Puffin
    John Fredriksen-controlled Frontline has contracted Singapore-based Keppel to convert its 112,000 DWT shuttle tanker Front Puffin to a ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2006
  • Bunker prices poised to rise
    Crude firming but still below $60 as markets remaining nervous over OPEC meeting.
  • ConocoPhillips pays fine for spill
    Company not admitting liability for 2004 spill but may have to pay for clean-up.
  • New floating storage for Gibraltar
    Two bunker suppliers expanding operations with additional tankers.
  • New traders for A/S Dan-Bunkering
  • ARA market firms on higher crude
  • Singapore: Prices firm, prompt avails tight
    Higher crude pulling up bunker prices, supplies healthy in Hong Kong and South Korea.
  • Singapore: Jan-Sep bunker sales exceed 20 million mt
    September bunker sales down 4.3% from month-ago levels, up 12.8% year-on-year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
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
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
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.
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.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
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
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
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.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
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.
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
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.
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%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
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.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
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
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
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.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
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
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.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
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
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
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.
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%
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.
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.
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
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.
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
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
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
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
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.
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.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
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
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.
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%.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
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
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
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
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
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.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
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
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%.
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.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
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.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
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.
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
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
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
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
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
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
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
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
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
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
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
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.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
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
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
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
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
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
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
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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
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
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
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.
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
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
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
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
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.
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.
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
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
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%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
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
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
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
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%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
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%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
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
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
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
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
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%)
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.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
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.
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
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
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
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%
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.
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Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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
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
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
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
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.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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