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December 2, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilhelmsen opens logistics centre at West Coast
    MARITIME products supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service yesterday officially opened its new $5 million logistics and distribution centre near West Coast jetty, one of its largest regional distribution hubs.
  • China to face shipyard glut from 2011: govt official
    China, the world's second- biggest shipbuilding nation, will face a capacity glut from 2011 after yards work through existing orders and shipping lines slow new orders, according to a government official.
  • Baltic index falls to two-week low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to over a two-week low on Monday with slower cargo activity and weaker sentiment taking their toll.
Strait Talk
  • Stopping the Somali pirates
    DEPRESSINGLY, unbelievably even given that we are living in the 21st Century, piracy remains the issue of the moment.
Shipping Times
  • MAN probe costs not as high as feared
    MAN SE's costs tied to investigations into possible illegal payments at Europe's third-largest truckmaker will be 'significantly' less than 300 million euros (S$620 million), a member of the company's supervisory board said.
  • S Korea clamps down on leaders of rail strike
    South Korean police on Monday began clamping down on leaders of a railway strike which has halted 70 per cent of freight train services and started taking a toll on industry.
  • Mahindra to roll out low-cost tractor
    Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India's biggest farm-equipment maker, plans to introduce the nation's cheapest tractor to win sales among small farmers unable to afford current models.
  • No quick political fix for Canada's railway strike
  • SUEK coal rail ban to end, more delays seen
  • Goldman positive on European auto sector

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilhelmsen opens logistics centre at West Coast
    MARITIME products supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service yesterday officially opened its new $5 million logistics and distribution centre near West Coast jetty, one of its largest regional distribution hubs.
  • China to face shipyard glut from 2011: govt official
    China, the world's second- biggest shipbuilding nation, will face a capacity glut from 2011 after yards work through existing orders and shipping lines slow new orders, according to a government official.
  • Baltic index falls to two-week low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to over a two-week low on Monday with slower cargo activity and weaker sentiment taking their toll.
Strait Talk
  • Stopping the Somali pirates
    DEPRESSINGLY, unbelievably even given that we are living in the 21st Century, piracy remains the issue of the moment.
Shipping Times
  • MAN probe costs not as high as feared
    MAN SE's costs tied to investigations into possible illegal payments at Europe's third-largest truckmaker will be 'significantly' less than 300 million euros (S$620 million), a member of the company's supervisory board said.
  • S Korea clamps down on leaders of rail strike
    South Korean police on Monday began clamping down on leaders of a railway strike which has halted 70 per cent of freight train services and started taking a toll on industry.
  • Mahindra to roll out low-cost tractor
    Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India's biggest farm-equipment maker, plans to introduce the nation's cheapest tractor to win sales among small farmers unable to afford current models.
  • No quick political fix for Canada's railway strike
  • SUEK coal rail ban to end, more delays seen
  • Goldman positive on European auto sector

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilhelmsen opens logistics centre at West Coast
    MARITIME products supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service yesterday officially opened its new $5 million logistics and distribution centre near West Coast jetty, one of its largest regional distribution hubs.
  • China to face shipyard glut from 2011: govt official
    China, the world's second- biggest shipbuilding nation, will face a capacity glut from 2011 after yards work through existing orders and shipping lines slow new orders, according to a government official.
  • Baltic index falls to two-week low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to over a two-week low on Monday with slower cargo activity and weaker sentiment taking their toll.
Strait Talk
  • Stopping the Somali pirates
    DEPRESSINGLY, unbelievably even given that we are living in the 21st Century, piracy remains the issue of the moment.
Shipping Times
  • MAN probe costs not as high as feared
    MAN SE's costs tied to investigations into possible illegal payments at Europe's third-largest truckmaker will be 'significantly' less than 300 million euros (S$620 million), a member of the company's supervisory board said.
  • S Korea clamps down on leaders of rail strike
    South Korean police on Monday began clamping down on leaders of a railway strike which has halted 70 per cent of freight train services and started taking a toll on industry.
  • Mahindra to roll out low-cost tractor
    Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India's biggest farm-equipment maker, plans to introduce the nation's cheapest tractor to win sales among small farmers unable to afford current models.
  • No quick political fix for Canada's railway strike
  • SUEK coal rail ban to end, more delays seen
  • Goldman positive on European auto sector

Sched Netweb site
  • MISC profit falls to US$38 million as box losses hit US$95 million
  • Rating agencies downgrade DP World as parent struggles
  • Back-to-work legislation tabled to end Canadian rail strike
  • Singapore's manufacturing output up 3.6pc in October
  • UK Mail first half profit up 63pc on 50pc less tax
  • Aarkstore publishes container shipping management handbook
  • Zimbabwean MD-11 freighter crash at Shanghai Pudong kills 3
  • Shunfeng Airways receives air operator licence from CAAC
  • FedEx offers 'Next Flight' money-back guarantee rush service
  • Canada's Huntingdon REIT, IAT Air Cargo change terms of merger

Exim Indiaweb site
  • European textile machinery makers see India emerging as major market again
  • Services exports to US may touch $ 150 bn by 2015-CII study
  • Antwerp Port Authority keen to play larger proactive role as ex-im gateway for India
  • KoPT terminates land lease pact with Navy
  • Revised proposals to develop Vizhinjam port basics approved
  • Surveillance cameras installed at VCT
  • New 1-day MoP handling record set at Kandla Port
  • Port wage talks to enter final round next week
  • Roadwings Int'l bags CONCOR's prestigious order for 27 reach stackers/cranes
  • Stone laid for auto hub
  • Dubai crisis impacted the stock market
  • 3 large SEZ developers head for exit route
  • GDP growth at 7.9 pc springs pleasant surprise in Q2
  • Food processing industry hit by high tax regime
  • Core sector grows by heartening 3.5 pc in Oct.
  • Economists now more optimistic of India's growth story
  • No magic wand for reforms-PM
  • Dubai crisis not to impact India: Montek
  • In a few decades, US dollar may no longer be global reserve currency, opines ADB chief

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
  • New business win for Kuehne + Nagel with Premium Aircraft Interiors Group
    Premium Aircraft Interiors Group, a globally integrated group of companies that delivers support for the life-cycle of all cabin interior products and services, has selected The gi...
  • Kia to deliver products for France via Le Havre
    The South Korean car manufacturer Kia is to deliver certain new car marques to France and some neighbouring countries via Le Havre (France) and not through Antwerp (Belgium) in fut...
  • White knight to rescue CMA CGM
    The French government has assured the stricken French shipping company CMA CGM that the state-owned investment bank Caisse des d'p'ts et consigniations (CDC) will take a stake...
  • Contship's Sogemar to host rival company ONT Team
    ONT Team Terminal (ONT) ' run by chairman Pierpaolo Mosconi and his son Michele ' is leaving its historic premises in the via Triboniano in northwest Milan for the (forme...
  • Finlands logistics provider Haanpaa goes intermodal
    The Finnish logistics service provider Haanpaa will expand its service portfolio by entering a new market segment and offer customers full intermodal services with effect from Janu...
  • GLS phases in new depot in Germany
    The parcel service provider GLS recently phased in a new depot in Bornheim near Cologne (Germany). The building work took seven months. GLS reported that its relocation to the new ...
  • Albany Door Systems steps up collaboration with Wincanton
    Albany Door Systems (ADS) is expanding the volume of business that it does with the transport and logistics service provider Wincanton. ADS recently signed a three-year contract wi...
  • Biehle investing EUR 5 million in contract logistics
    Spedition Biehle, a forwarding company that has some 130 employees in Germany, is to build a logistics centre at its headquarters in Meitingen-Herbertshofen near Augsburg. Biehle h...
  • EU Commission selects Kallas to be new transport commissioner
    The Brussels-based EU Commission recently announced that the Estonian national Siim Kallas, currently vice-president of the European Commission and responsible for admini...
  • US: Watco's Boise Valley Railroad begins operations
    Watco Transportation Services Inc announced the successful start-up of a new railway called Boise Valley Railroad (BVRR). Additional manpower and locomotive resources were on hand ...
  • AirBridgeCargo adds another B747-400ERF
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), which belongs to the Volga-Dnepr Group and is Russia's largest all-cargo airline, has augmented its fleet with a new Boeing B747-400ER. The company a...
  • ICF increases frequency of European intermodal transport
    Since the beginning of October, Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA Switzerland (ICF) has observed an upward trend in the unaccompanied intermodal transport market. ICF has also begun to ...
  • FedEx launches International Next Flight
    The US service provider FedEx Express has launched FedEx International Next Flight, an expedited delivery service from the UK and Ireland to most worldwide locations. The service w...
  • DB Schenker launches next step in heavy haulage rail freight capability
    The UK subsidiary of rail freight operator DB Schenker says it has increased the haulage capability of a regular fuel train operating from South Humberside to the East Midlands by ...
  • Indian truck manufacturer starts in Kenyan market
    Ashok Leyland joins the list of trucks angling for the growing construction industry that has been boosted by Kenya government's investment in road infrastructure. Rajinder Malhan,...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • "No armed guards on hijacked VLCC"
  • UK Club looks for better deals from US lawyers
  • Precious starts buying
  • Norwegian assists Indian Dhow released by pirates

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • Carnival orders third Dream class cruise ship
  • Dual fuel options open up
  • Horizon Shipbuilding launches towboat for FMT
  • Pirates seize tanker headed for LOOP

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • Carnival confirms cruiseship order plans
    THE European shipbuilding industry's long order drought may be about to end after confirmation that Carnival hopes to commission at least two large cruise...
  • NYK to raise $1.3bn
    Japan's largest shipping line is set to raise $1.3bn from its first public share issue in 40 years.
  • Europe votes to ease customs restrictions
    Member states stop short of establishing internal market.
  • Hext heads off
    Pacific Basin chief leaves to Vanderperre operations.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • VLCC captain says no-one hurt
    THE CAPTAIN of hijacked Greek VLCC Maran Centaurus has told the ship's operator that crew members are being treated well by the pirates, Fairplay was told today
  • London Gateway threatened
    A LOCAL council has warned that DP World's London Gateway development at Thurrock in Essex needs government investment to remain viable
  • Statoil-Gazprom USA deal signed
    NORWAY'S Statoil told Fairplay today it has signed an important memorandum of understanding with Gazprom Marketing & Trading USA
  • Indian stocks rise on GDP surge
    THE DUBAI financial crisis seems to have had little impact on the Indian stock market as shipping shares reacted positively to the GDP surge in the second quarter ending 30 September
  • STX Europe workers strike
    WORKERS went on strike today at STX Europe's shipyard in Finland
  • Now Russia stews with Swedes
    RUSSIA is embroiled in another food fight after reportedly slapping a ban on shipments of Swedish meat
  • US towing rules delayed
    THE US Department of Homeland Security is further delaying release of its long-awaited new rules on towing inspection

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • Lipinksi Urges Highway Spending to Create Jobs
  • Strike Hits Halifax Railcar Supply
  • Canadian Ports Weathering CN Strike
  • Industrial Shippers Urge End to CN Strike
  • Moller-Maersk CEO Shifts Investment Targets
  • AirBridgeCargo Adds Fourth 747-400
  • Saddle Creek Acquires ServiceCraft
  • Four Korean Carriers to Borrow $630 Million
  • Customs to Close Los Angeles Drawback Office
  • Trucking Software Pioneers to Merge
  • MD Logistics General Manager Retires
  • UPS Opens Expanded Toronto Hub
  • NAFTA Trade Fell 12 Months Running
  • CN Asks Customers for Help During Strike
  • California Clean-Trucks Cut Pollution 80 Percent
  • Strike Delaying Trains at Halifax
  • Manufacturing Growth Slows in November
  • Lloyd's Register, Bestway to Develop Green Bulker
  • Marseille Box Traffic Grows
  • Shipping Executive Bob Magee Dies
  • TSA Failed to Improve Security, Says Report
  • Vancouver Sees Cargo Diversions From Rail Strike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • ICTSI secures Manzanillo concession
  • DP World ring-fenced
  • Crowley adds 400 reefers ahead of peak season
  • Dalai Lama urges action on climate change
  • Gothenburg still set to outsource terminal management

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • UP cruiseship out
    Filipe Menendez-led Ultrapetrol finally sells cruiseship Blue Monarch and confirms Princess Susana sale.
  • Trio for sale
    Panamax bulkers owned by Nasdaq-listed OceanFreight listed for sale.
  • Brazil trio charged
    Federal officials file corruption and money laundering charges against construction firm Camargo Correa in connection with Transpetro tenders.
  • Sextet ordered
    Sinopacific bags order for 5,000-cbm pressurised gas carriers from low-profile Jaccar Holdings.
  • Magee dies
    American Shipping Group chief executive dies in his home at 61.
  • Hext quits
    Pacific Basin's Richard Hext will vacate the CEO's seat at the end of this year to clock on with Vanderperre family firm.
  • Fishy tactics
    Sovcomflot's 'Project Sturgeon' an 'illegal investigation' and a 'serious criminal offence', Dmitry Skarga says.
  • Overexposed
    Arctic Securities downgrades Jinhui from hold to sell amid fears over its 50% spot market coverage in 2010.
  • Helix jumps
    Offshore vessel owner Helix Energy Solutions sees shares soar after analyst upgrade.
  • Secret spy
    Dmitry Skarga, who left Sovcomflot 'under threats and hostile attacks', fears insider 'will suffer' if identity revealed.
  • Carnival orders
    US cruiseship giant adds third 130,000-gt Dream-class vessel to orderbook at Italy's Fincantieri.
  • Farstad too
    Karl-Johan Bakken-led firm is third Norwegian owner to benefit from Petrobras' latest PSV spree.
  • HHI edges closer
    World's largest shipbuilder boosts stake in Hyundai Corp with $90m buy ahead of takeover.
  • Greek ship escapes
    A Greek-owned suezmax tanker avoids capture by pirates after using flares and fire hoses to fend off attack.
  • Stealth held
    Greek owner's LPG carrier Gas Prophet the lone detainee in Hong Kong during October.
  • 'No armed guards'
    Greek manager of hijacked VLCC Maran Centaurus awaits ransom demand and confirms it had no armed security.
  • Rating raised
    JCR Ratings of Japan likes the look of Namura Shipbuilding's big orderbook and innovative 'wozmax' hull.
  • SLP on brink
    UK rig builder calls in administrators to resolve crippling dispute with Maersk in Middle East.
  • Red Riga
    Latvia's biggest shipyard falls to nine-month loss as shiprepair revenue plunges.
  • Goldman joins in
    US bank takes a near $10m chunk of Eitzen Chemical, joining Tufton Oceanic and Polaris Capital on the shareholder list.
  • Korean cash
    Hanjin, HMM, Korea Line and SK Shipping close to $630m refinancing deal for LNG carriers.
  • Finnish walk-out
    STX's Turku and Rauma yards lose 400 workers to strike action over job security and wages.
  • DryShips pulls out
    George Economou-led bulker owner confirms $76m double panamax purchase has failed.
  • Less for NYK
    Giant Japanese owner scales back its share issue by $356m as it prices offering.
  • Outlook brighter
    VLCC demand should enjoy upswing this week as charterers enter market for second-half December cargoes.
  • Wartsila wins
    CSCL opts for eight Finnish-designed two-stroke engines for boxships being built in China.
  • Khalid fixes
    Khalid Hashim-led Precious Shipping secures two year charter for recently acquired bulker.
  • Cheng quits PST
    PIL business trust spin-off set for temporary boss as chief executive Alvin Cheng opts to leave.
  • MMA in BHP gig
    Mermaid Marine Australia clinches five-year charter to support BHP Billiton Pyrenees FPSO.
  • Utopian dream
    Beverley Hills start-up emerges as power behind Samsung's new $1.1bn residential liner newbuilding project.
  • Merlion Ace sold
    Singapore Shipping sells elderly car carrier to Jordanian owner for conversion into livestock carrier.
  • Asimar inks orders
    Thai shipbuilder seals newbuilding contract for two tractor tugs from the local port authority.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • U.N. extends anti-piracy policing
  • Crowley boosts reefer fleet
  • IATA: Retailers buying patterns lead recovery
  • CSX announces promotions
  • ITC starts second small U.S. exporter study
  • Ex-Im project financing gives lift to Clipper
  • Saddle Creek buys ServiceCraft Logistics
  • CBP to close L.A. drawback processing center
  • Antwerp lock to be closed for maintenance

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • Szczecin auction attracts little interest
    At an auction held on November 27 at the Szczecin shipyard, few buyers showed interest in the assets, according to Fairplay. Someone bought office premises, someone part of one of
  • Dubai World with USD 26 billion debt
    The state-owned investment company Dubai World has initiated 'constructive' talks with banks to restructure its USD 26 billion debt. "It is envisaged that the restructuring process will be carried

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • Barges added to US West Coast ports
    LA/Long Beach and Seattle to see a boost in capacity.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Hamburg sees good avails and demand.
  • Project to design fuel-efficient bulker
    Lloyd's Register and Chinese partner say they are responding to pressure from shipowners.
  • Firm prices in Middle East bunker hub
    Some 380 cSt available in Suez.
  • New problems as ships avoid low sulphur zone
    Ships said to increase collision risk and straying into missile test area to limit time in regulated Californian waters.
  • More fuel oil offered from Saudi refineries
    Saudi Aramco already committed to December exports of 400,000 to 450,000 mt.
  • New dual-fuel engine
    Wartsila says engine gives smaller vessels 'fuel flexibility'.
  • Coastal Oil opens office in Greece
    First office outside Asia to increase market reach.
  • Markets hit 14-month highs
    Spot demand in Singapore still weak.
  • 'Negative picture' for bunker businesses
    Bunker market marred by increased risk and diminishing returns.
  • Collision off Singapore
    One of the wooden craft subsequently sank, MPA says.
  • 'High' bunker prices hit LPG carrier's Q3 revenue
    Operating profit down almost 85% year-on-year.
  • Chimbusco sets new barge rates
    Ports affected are Qinhuangdao, Jintang, Shanghaiguan and Caofeidian.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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