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July 2, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • More anchored ships hit by pirates
    There were 10 piracy incidents in the region in May, up from seven in the same month last year, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre said yesterday in its monthly report for May.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSAV/Gold Star to add Dammam on Super Galex, but Hong Kong dropped
  • APL inaugurates first European line at Fuzhou
  • Dongguan trade value down 29.7 per cent in first five months
  • Guangxi plans to become southern China's shipbuilding base
  • Chongqing port capacity to hit 5 million TEU in 3 years
  • China-Europe "smart and safe trade" project in smooth operation
  • St Petersburg suffers January-May volumes loss of 26pc
  • Downturn at Oakland Port may affect regional economy
  • Norfolkline sells some European activities to DSV
  • UK Defence Club's reserves strategy helps meet increased claims
  • First choice for Deutsche Post group's customers
  • Emirates Airline to deploy A380 on Paris route
  • China Southern Airlines partners in 16th Asian Games
  • US General Accountability Office faults small cargo airline safety

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Shipping & port projects worth over Rs 3,000 cr. to be awarded
  • NYK Line bags Japan Fed. of Freight Industries' environmental award
  • New Globe & Seko India hold sales conference in Goa
  • SCI to apply BAF on SMILE service from mid-July
  • Opal Asia appointed sub-agent for ZIM, GSL & LNL at Nagpur
  • Arab Force
  • India-Asean trade poised to cross $ 50 bn post-FTA
  • High-level business team to visit Canada next month
  • Leather exporters net more in rupee terms
  • Kallam releases booklet on safety steps for vessels berthing at VCT
  • Rlys earns more from hauling goods
  • Gujarat budget hikes outlay for ports & transport by hefty 48.66 pc
  • Current account shows surplus in Jan.-March '09
  • 7 pc GDP growth possible if nature smiles, says PM's EAC chief
  • Core sector posts just 3 pc growth in May
  • ECBs policy eased to allow even SEZ developers to raise funds overseas
  • 5 pc duty on power transmission kit imports may be waived

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 30, 2009
  • Port of Antwerp: successful trade mission to China to be followed up
    The port of Antwerp (Belgium) recently sent a high-powered delegation headed by port alderman Marc Van Peel and made up of representatives from Antwerp Port Authority, the Customs ...
  • New shipping line from Skandinavienkai to Sweden and Finland
    The Port of L'beck now offers a new sailing from Skandinavienkai, operated by the L'becker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG). Power Line, a shipping company owned by the Finnish forwarding ...
  • ESC responds to criticism of its position on Rotterdam Rules
    The European Shippers' Council (ESC) has, in a response to its US counterpart the National Industrial Transportation League, outlined that in spite of some beneficial improvements ...
  • Trans-o-Flex ThermoMed takes over Rhenus Life Sciences
    Trans-o-flex ThermoMed GmbH & Co KG is taking over Rhenus Life Sciences from the Rhenus Group with effect from today (1 July). Both companies specialise in the transport of tempera...
  • Toll Group enters agreement with Chevron
    Toll Group, the Asian region's leading provider of integrated logistics services, has entered into an agreement with Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (Chevron) to manage the Barrow Island...
  • MOL to handle car logistics for Nissan in India
    The Tokyo-based Japanese shipping corporation Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently reported that its auto logistics subsidiary in India has received a contract to handle inland trans...
  • Groundbreaking solar ship arriving today
    The Californian port of Long Beach (USA) is welcoming the first car carrier partly powered by solar energy today (1 July). The vessel is the "Auriga Leader" owned an...
  • Gottwald names Translift Port Equipment Services as new representative for Philippines
    Gottwald Port Technology strengthened its global sales and service network by appointing Translift Port Equipment Services Inc (Translift) as its new local representative in the Ph...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • BDI changes to time charter only
  • Evergreen and Coscon merge southern services
  • Netherlands won't put military guards on ships
  • Seven confirmed dead in Doha tug sinking

Marine Logweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • BAE Norfolk gets $11.7 million more for LHD-7 work
  • Oceaneering wins LCAC SLEP
  • Qatar investor is "mystery buyer" of Polish yards

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • Terminal association warns of rising tariffs at northwest ports
  • Crowley tugs saving fuel with new electrical scheme in LA
  • Marine products firm executive pleads guilty in conspiracy case
  • Free waterfront harbor cruises scheduled by Port of Everett
  • Seattle Port Commissioners Ok Sea-Tac project restart

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • Derivatives default cases set to flood High Court
    DISPUTES represent "tip of iceberg" following dramatic rates collapse in the last quarter of 2008.
  • FFAs threatened by 'regulatory overkill'
  • Golden Ocean-Britbulk deal heading for legal dispute
    A $360m ship sale transaction looks set to slide into a morass of litigation.
  • Demas Victory death toll set to rise
    LOSS to reignite concerns over ability of older safety standby vessels to cope with some weather conditions.

Fairplayweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • New BDI meant to tempt traders
    THE BALTIC Exchange has stepped up its derivative trading agenda by dropping voyage rates from its Baltic Dry Index
  • Sweden is EU's Deep Breath
    SWEDEN has today started its six-month presidency of the EU and will take the lead in December's talks on climate change, when ship exhaust will be high on the agenda
  • Seaward official pleads guilty
    SEAWARD'S former CEO has pleaded guilty to price fixing
  • Coast clear for California fuel limit
    A US DISTRICT Court has rejected a last-ditch challenge to California's new rules on fuel sulphur content within 24 n-miles of its coast, which go into effect today
  • Oz says no to Pilbara authority
    WESTERN Australia's government will not proceed with its predecessor's plan to create a single authority for the resources-rich Pilbara region's ports
  • Siem Offshore's raises funds
    NORWAY'S Siem Offshore today said it has raised 900M Kroner ($140.5M) from a large private placement
  • Why China mill shares outperform
    CHINESE iron ore importers still have failed to negotiate a lower price with the big foreign mines or any long-term contract

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • Court Clears California Rule on Ocean Vessel Fuel
  • Solar-Pushed NYK Ship Arrives at Long Beach
  • Colorado Agency Buys Union Pacific Tracks
  • FMC to End Port Operator Exemptions
  • Dutch Reject Marines on Ships
  • RFID Sales Projected Growing 5 Percent
  • Administration Asks $18 Billion for Highways
  • German Stevedore Cuts White Collar Hours
  • Dockworkers Strike in India
  • CSX Cautious on Electrification
  • Cosco, Evergreen Combine Services
  • Amerijet Buys Nations Express
  • AirBridgeCargo Offers New Flight From Milan to Moscow
  • NAFTA Trade Plunge Accelerated in April
  • Lawmaker Proposes Tax on Crude Oil Contracts
  • Cuba's Trade Deficit Rises 65 Percent in 2008
  • Weak Korean Economy Brings Surplus
  • Manufacturing Index Shows Slower Contraction
  • DOT to Pro-Rate Trust Fund Payments
  • Eimskip Yields Operations to Creditors
  • Miami Air Cargo Falls 19.4 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • Boxship scrapping surge
  • Moody's downgrades US ports outlook
  • UK economy shrinks at record level
  • Zim takes up 12-year hire on newbuild Danaos boxship
  • Cosco Busan: appeals court rejects penalty limitation

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • Danaos waived
    With $908m in new waivers, all of the John Coustas-led containership owner's debt is clear of breaches.
  • Four lost off China
    One rescued but four missing after Chinese vessel damaged in smash with large "Singapore-registered" ship.
  • Golden catch 22
    John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean faces potential legal desputes as delay of newbuildings at Pipavav threatens to allow bankrupt Britannia Bulk to ask for a refund.
  • Cido dozen?
    Market buzz suggests Gulf Navigation buying 10 to 12 medium-range products tankers from Cido.
  • Bulker grounds
    A broken tug line is blamed for the grounding of a Cyrpus-controlled open hatch carrier of Southern Brazil.
  • Sophie sold
    StealthGas confirms exit of 1995-built LPG carrier in $6.5m deal.
  • Golar hunts cash
    John Fredriksen's Golar LNG is negotiating an $80m credit facility as it mulls raising equity.
  • $1bn shipyard
    Russia's state-owned USC to splash big money on new plant near St Petersburg.
  • Pain for Grindrod
    South African shipping giant says first half profit will tumble by up to 60% as it's poked in the eye by beleaguered shipping markets.
  • All star cast
    Thomas Wilhelmsen heads a consortium ready to plough NOK 18.1m into NOK 55m Eidsiva Rederi rights issue.
  • Oceanteam offers
    Series of measures to be taken by troubled offshore owner to plug liquidity black hole.
  • Ferry to rescue
    US ship Intintoli helps pick up 33 people from sinking boat off California.
  • Many feared dead
    Twenty nine missing, five rescued as Dubai-owned AHTS capsizes and sinks off Qatar.
  • Back on?
    Government may try yet again to sell shares in Shipping Corp of India, minister says.
  • $140m for Siem
    Norwegian shipowner secures funds for newbuildings with huge private placement backed by top management.
  • 'Margins to shrink'
    Offshore player Hallin Marine warns of weaker set of first-half results with 2009 to remain tough.
  • About turn?
    North Korean ship suspected of carrying weapons for Myanmar heads back to Chinese coast.
  • Scaling back
    India's Pipavav Shipyard lowers sights for imminent IPO, executive says.
  • Takeover backed
    Cido Shipping remains the most likely candidate as Gulf Nav tanker swoop moves a step closer.
  • New Eimskip
    US investment firm Yucaipa moves in at struggling Icelandic container line as company hands shipping business to creditors.
  • Greece enters fray
    Greek government asks Israel to release aid ship it boarded and detained en route to Gaza.
  • Stowaway dies
    One dead, another captured and three missing after fleeing Cypriot ship at US port.
  • Box merger
    Evergreen, Coscon combine their South America/Africa runs to combat higher bunker prices.
  • RCCL prices
    Royal Caribbean Cruises prices offering, notes will bear interest at a rate of 11.8% per year.
  • Still red
    Iceland's Eimskip announces another big loss as it restructures its business to survive.
  • Delays bring axe
    Another offshore newbuilding bites the dust as GC Rieber unit chops PSV at Batamec.
  • Mystery solved
    It has taken two months, but Poland finally names new owner of Gdynia and Szczecin shipyards
  • New management
    Wilhelmsen takes over control of Indigo Dolphin boxship newbuilding in Germany.
  • DEME seals trio
    Belgian dredger owner ties-up contract to install foundations at three European wind farms.
  • No surprises
    Clarksons says nothing has changed in its operating performance since its May interim statement.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • "K" Line leaves ELAA
  • Lautenberg introduces hazardous cargo bill
  • COSCO, Evergreen combine strings
  • Construction begins on second "Poe" lock
  • Italian LPG train derails, killing 14
  • CSX commits to rail emission reductions
  • U.S. completes annual GSP review
  • Compliance costs hit U.K. transport, warehousing
  • Ceres, Ports America compete for Seagirt
  • Honduras port still open
  • Dutch firm to advise on Hong Kong-Macau link

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
  • Exxon to pay Valdez oil spill interest
    Exxon Mobil Corporation will within two days pay USD 470 million in court-ordered interest on the punitive award for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, international media reports. In
  • 94 container carriers scrapped this year
    94 container carriers, totalling 184,700 TEUs, have been sold for scrapping in the first six months of 2009, according to AXS-Alphaliner, the Paris-based consultancy. The 184,700 TEU volume
  • Another T-class unit to Maersk Supply
    Maersk Supply Service A/S has taken delivery of the Mærsk Transporter, the seventh unit in a series of ten anchor handling supply ships from the Norwegian shipbuilder STX Norway
  • Pål Engebretsen appointed CEO
    Pål Engebretsen has been appointed as CEO of Bergen Group on a permanent basis when the current temporary appointment expires in September 2009. Pål Engebretsen was appointed CEO of Bergen
  • Siem raises NOK 900 million
    Norwegian Siem Offshore has raised NOK 900 million in a private placement directed at professional Norwegian and international investors. Around 105,9 million new shares will be issued in relation to
  • Cruise liner in Baltic hit by swine flu
    Several cases of the swine flu H1N1 were discovered on the cruise liner Emeral Princess when she called at Helsinki last Sunday ' 13 crew members and one passenger were confirmed

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 1, 2009
  • European bunker prices slide
    High sulphur product 'very tight' in Rotterdam.
  • US crude stocks fall more than expected
    Speculation that stockpile build is beginning to reverse.
  • California low-sulphur fuel rules come into force
    Vessels operating in Californian waters now required to burn only distillate fuels.
  • 'Soaring' bunker prices force cuts
    Shipping lines combine Far East-South America and Far East-Africa services.
  • 'Significant increase' in chemical contamination
    Lintec says up to 3% of fuels analysed under its chemical screening programme show evidence of chemical waste.
  • Trader looks for floating storage
    Nobel Group 'wants VLCC' to store fuel oil.
  • Challenge to California fuel rules fails
    Federal court upholds low-sulphur fuel regulation for oceangoing ships in Californian waters.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Asia bunker prices soft mid-week
    Tokyo Bay prices, however, continue to climb.
  • S Korean trader changes company name
    Former firm ceases due to 'internal reason'; new firm updates all of its contact details.
  • Cosmo Oil halts spot bunker sales in July
    Spot offer suspended on cut in run rates; refiner yet to decide on resumption of spot sales.
  • Weak demand expected to offset tighter supplies in Singapore
    First-half of July could see brief supply tightness despite strong inflow of cargo volumes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
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
PORTS
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
TRANSPORTATION
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%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
SHIPPING
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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