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January 25, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US cruise industry debates longer foreign-port stays
    A Florida-based cruise line's efforts to protect its lucrative Hawaii business through a federal rule change is generating a wave of concern among port and business representatives who say it would harm jobs and tourist revenue.
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$1.3b drill ships deal
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's second-largest shipyard, said yesterday that it would sign a US$1.32 billion accord to build two drill ships that will help meet demand to look for oil. The agreement for the ships, which will be used for deep-water exploration, was to be made later yesterday with a company in Oceania, Seoul-based Samsung Heavy said in a regulatory filing, without identifying the buyer.
  • Dubai's ETA Star to invest over US$1b in India: report
    Dubai's ETA Star will invest more than US$1 billion in India's ports and aviation sector, the Business Standard reported yesterday.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Safety lapses led to port accidents
    A PROBE by the UK Department of Transport into two relatively minor accidents during the berthing and unberthing of the Malta-flagged passenger ship Logos II in the port of St Helier has unearthed more than just the immediate causes of the incidents.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • US cruise industry debates longer foreign-port stays
    A Florida-based cruise line's efforts to protect its lucrative Hawaii business through a federal rule change is generating a wave of concern among port and business representatives who say it would harm jobs and tourist revenue.
  • Samsung Heavy wins US$1.3b drill ships deal
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's second-largest shipyard, said yesterday that it would sign a US$1.32 billion accord to build two drill ships that will help meet demand to look for oil. The agreement for the ships, which will be used for deep-water exploration, was to be made later yesterday with a company in Oceania, Seoul-based Samsung Heavy said in a regulatory filing, without identifying the buyer.
  • Dubai's ETA Star to invest over US$1b in India: report
    Dubai's ETA Star will invest more than US$1 billion in India's ports and aviation sector, the Business Standard reported yesterday.
Admiralty Casebook
  • Safety lapses led to port accidents
    A PROBE by the UK Department of Transport into two relatively minor accidents during the berthing and unberthing of the Malta-flagged passenger ship Logos II in the port of St Helier has unearthed more than just the immediate causes of the incidents.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL achieves double-digit container, revenue growth in 2007
  • Grand Alliance ATX service to deploy more tonnage to cut fuel costs
  • Shekou CT showcases CIQ cold storage at Shenzhen West Port
  • Vietnam's Vinalines to build seaports, berths nationwide
  • GAC sets up oil, gas logistics facility off India's Kakinada port
  • Container promotion receives Maersk Line backing
  • Port of Tacoma appoints new project and contract administration manager
  • Xiamen vice mayor says city searches for second airport site
  • Shenzhen Airlines launches Nanning-Korea service
  • Gulf Air to buy up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
  • DHL demands prepayment of US$93 million note from ABX Air

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IAS InterChange to make grand debut in Indian Subcontinent
  • Ship-breaking code: SC seeks govt reply in 8 weeks
  • Varun Shipping sets aside Rs 1,600 cr. for acquisitions in 2008
  • Supertankers conversion prospects recede as dry bulk rates plummet
  • Oils not well!
  • MoS moots Rs 500-cr. infrastructure fund to develop smaller ports in Union Budget
  • Air cargo hub to spring up near Kolkata
  • CWC takes stock
  • Commerce Secy expects exports to fall short of fiscal target
  • EGoM to discuss SEZs' export obligation on Feb. 4
  • US recession will have limited impact on India-Nath
  • MoF may halve I-T surcharge
  • India Inc urges RBI to draw lesson from US Fed action, slash interest rates
  • Foreign Trade Policy Analysis: Current Trends- By M. Sreedharan
  • Indra K. Nooyi at helm of USIBC

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Ceva names executive vice-president of new ILS business unit
  • OOCL to start new Asia India Middle East service
  • Jet Airways opens new routes
  • RZD to manage Armenian Railways
  • Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Quehenberger dissolve joint venture

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Shippers' cautious welcome for surcharge suspension
  • BP says goodbye to Cyprus
  • North of England stays an "A"

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Publication of Bourbon Dolphin inquiry report delayed
  • Newark Bay closed after collision
  • Siem cancels PSV-as-FPSO contract
  • Torm takes stake in FR8
  • MacGregor books major RoRo equipment orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Cargo volumes for 2007 come in flat at Port of Tacoma
  • Port of Seattle onboard Northwest clean air strategy
  • DHL donates popcorn shipments to support Iraqi Boy Scout program
  • Crowley orders barges from Gunderson Marine
  • Three crewmen rescued from sinking tugboat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Support grows for Swedish tonnage tax
    PROPOSALS gain wide political backing, ahead of report on boosting nation's shipping.
  • Owners meet Norway's PM over tax row
  • Torm swoops for stake in FR8
    DANISH owner goes on product tanker acquisition spree, paying '125m for 50% stake.
  • Vessels diverted after Southampton crane collapse
    OPERATIONS at SCT hit after recently refitted crane collapses on Hapag Lloyd boxship.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Oily prints left near Ice Prince
    Merchant ships have been accused of cleaning tanks and dumping slops at sea near the wreck of the Ice Prince
  • Pakistan shipyard to upgrade
    CHINA Shipbuilding and Trading Co is help upgrade Karachi Shipyard in Pakistan for commercial and defence purposes
  • New Flame salvage underway
    TITAN Maritime salvors are preparing to cut away the stern of Handymax bulker New Flame in an attempt to begin moving the sunken vessel from the open ocean
  • Indonesia wants more CPO tankers
    INDONESIA will have to build or buy at least 2,200 crude palm oil carriers worth $3.6bn in the next few years, anticipating the country's boom in CPO production
  • 10+2: Huge cost, unknown benefit
    EU objections to US Customs' 10+2 rule seem to have been bolstered by a cost-benefit analysis by Customs & Border Protection, the very agency that proposed the scheme
  • Immigration hits Dutch recruitment
  • Vietnam pushes global ambitions
  • Singapore rejects bunker rumours
  • When two taxes just aren't enough'
  • Bulk future for Japan single-hulls?
  • GAC buys Danish equipment firm
  • Korean ore contracts finalised
  • Korea Line to expand fleet

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • U.S. unveils new export control policies
    President Bush rolls out new package of export controls which seek to balance national security with globalization of technology.
  • Lines say Trans-Pacific vessel utilization strong
  • FedEx in talks to buy DHL
  • Customs proposes change in valuation rule
  • Recession likely underway, says Global insight
  • Seattle port creates fraud panel
  • Opinion: BIS stumbles with 'China Rule'
  • Hapag-Lloyd orders 6 ships
  • Union Pacific profit edges up in fourth quarter
  • COAC meets in Tucson
  • China passes U.S. as Japan's top trade partner

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Tanjung Priok Port plans new system to cut congestion
  • BIFA gives FEFC congestion u-turn a cautious welcome
  • OOCL donates USD40,000 to education foundation
  • Zim stresses 'better slots costs' for new transatlantic run
  • Southampton crane collapse forces diversions

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Juice carrier collides
    Orange Sun taking on water after colliding with two dredgers off New Jersey.
  • Ostria returns
    Troubled Aries Maritime Transport products tanker returns to service after repairs.
  • Su gives up reins
    Taiwan shipowner resigns from co-chairmanship at Star Bulk Carriers, a post he took in a deal approved in November.
  • Bocimar booms
    Bocimar parent reports a 81% surge in yearly profits as capesize rates jump by 159%.
  • A piece of barge pie
    Chicago asset manager reports a nearly 12.7% share of American Commercial Lines.
  • Siem axes $82m charter
    Norwegian offshore player pulls out of a five-year Gulf of Mexico charter for a newbuilding platform supply vessel.
  • Turks take bulker
    The 10,100-dwt Sir Jacob goes to unnamed Turkish interests for nearly $16.4m.
  • Grimaldi and SSC ponder swap
    Italian group poised to sell its stake in Anek Lines to Yannis Vardinogiannis-led holding company in exchange for the Cypriot firm's slice of Minoan Lines.
  • Port rapped over double impact
    St Helier told to toughen safety procedures in UK accident report into two collisions by same ship in six days.
  • Tsirigakis takes stock
    US-listed Star Bulk Carriers to re-purchase and retire $50m shares and warrants reducing its exposure to the turbulent money markets.
  • Chong launches Vita takeover
    Veteran investor bids for control of troubled Singaporean shipowner after boosting his stake to 36.05%.
  • Weather drags lakes fleet
    American Steamship sees a 78.1% decline in profits as weather and low lake levels take their toll.
  • Oslo stocks the best bet
    Shipowners listed on the Oslo Bors will have both a short- and long-term advantage if western economies continue to struggle, Pareto analyst says.
  • TUI paves way for merger
    German group's tourism. shipping ties to be reinforced, and Hapag-Lloyd to order six more 8,750-teu vessels.
  • Hebei to Samsung: 'Follow us'
    Owner of Hebei Spirit throws down gauntlet to Samsung to take responsibility and stump up cash as it pleads innocence.
  • Essar linked to airport deal
    Indian owner registers interest in privatisation of Prague airport operator Czech Letiste Praha.
  • Hanjin's seven deadly sins
    Subic Bay report into fatal explosion at shipyard finds safety lapses that led to accident.
  • Seoul stocks surge
    South Korean shipbuilders' shares bounce back from their recent dry run.
  • Torm buys into FR8
    Danish tanker owner takes 50% holding in Singapore rival, owned by oil trader Projector.
  • Su: 'Fall not my fault'
    TMT chief hits back at claims his futures dealing has played a leading role in the recent bulker backlash.
  • Bond issue in Cosco's sight
    Cosco Shipping to use $145m to fund five-ship purchase as it reveals 84% rise in annual profit.
  • Tamil Nadu backs Sethu canal
    Indian state urges government to resist calls to scrap controversial channel in Palk Strait.
  • Condor up for grabs?
    Channel Islands ferry line reportedly put up for sale by Royal Bank of Scotland.
  • HMM back in business
    Korean owner turns around losses in fourth quarter as freight rates rose.
  • Qatar Nav to raise funds
    Feedership operator plans rights issue and announces 78% leap in annual net profit.
  • BMA declares force majeure
    Coking coal exports from BHP Mitsubishi Alliance disrupted by heavy flooding in Queensland.
  • Keppel clinch drillship deal
    Singaporean yard group secures contract for completion of new vessel with hull built in China.
  • Pride back at Samsung
    US driller returns to Korean shipbuilder for third deepwater drillship on back of Petrobras charter.
  • CSG inks first tankers
    Chinese shipbuilding group to build shuttle tankers for Norwegians plus convert more tankers into bulkers.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • TUI to look at Hapag-Lloyd merger to fend off takeover
  • ISC reports 4th quarter net income of $3.4 million
  • Euronav's profits slide 54% in 2007, more optimistic for 2008
  • BIFA happy with FEFC's U-turn on U.K. congestion charge
  • German parent plans 600 million euro writedown for DHL Express
  • India air freight market too young to measure correctly
  • Miami airport cargo growth top 5% for 2007
  • Union Pacific's profit flat in 4th quarter, up 16% for 2007
  • Bonner tells trade to back DHS security strategy
  • Indonesia, Barbados fully open borders to U.S. beef
  • U.S. puts Czech Republic on IPR watch list
  • USDA builds new plant inspection facility in Miami
  • USDA appoints Parham to APHIS deputy administrator
  • CBP starts upgrade of Web site
  • Nooyi named chairman of U.S.-India Business Council
  • Litman to retire after 45-year trade career
  • Long Beach council shoots down port profit transfer increase
  • Port of Tacoma TEUs down 7% in 2007
  • APM terminals looking into new Brazil facility

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Another record year
    Preliminary figures for 2007 confirm the high activity and investment by shipping companies in Scandinavia. According to our own records, a total of 339 ships and 13 drilling rigs were ordered and some 560 secondhand ships and resale contracts changed ...
  • Intensified look-out for oil offenders around Ice Prince wreck
    After the discovery of some 60 oil-covered birds on Isle of Wight, the British authorities have increased surveillance around the position where the Greek dry cargo vessel Ice Prince sunk in bad weather on 15 January. The oil on ...
  • Korean oil importers speed up single-hull phase-out
    South Korean oil importers will immediately start the phase-out of single-hull VLCCs and one of the major refinery operators will ban this type of vessel already from next year. Around 60 per cent of South Korea's substantial import ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 24, 2008
  • Bunker tax proposal voted down
    Long Beach rejecting proposal to reinstate levy to offset pollution health impacts.
  • Bearish DOE report tempers OPEC news
    OPEC hints at no production increase, US oil stocks rise more than predicted.
  • Russia oil giant targets rapid growth
    Rosneft wants to be supplying 3-5 million metric tonnes of bunker fuel within two years.
  • Rotterdam market firmed
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks hit 8-month high
    Heavy influx of cargoes expected to continue in February.
  • No end in sight for bunker shortage
    Melbourne port unable to offer 380 cst indefinitely.
  • Hong Kong 180 cst prices jump on tight avails
    Market extremely short on 180 cst product with no offers from several traders and suppliers.
  • ExxonMobil offers rare Thai cargo
    Bunker grade parcel scheduled for February loading.

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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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