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August 5, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keeping a firm hand on the maritime tiller
    THE American writer John M Richardson Junior said: 'When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people - those who let it happen, those who make it happen and those who wonder what happened.'
  • Somali pirates release German freighter
    Somali pirates have released a German freighter after a ransom was paid, nearly four months after the ship was seized in the Indian Ocean, according to a European Union (EU) naval spokesman.
  • Penang Port share float may finally go ahead
    Terminal operator Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) can finally move forward with plans to privatise and float its shares on Bursa Malaysia as it looks set to hive off its loss-making ferry operation to state infrastructure company Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, Malaysia's Business Times reported, citing a source.
  • Top China ports unload 35% more iron ore in July
Strait Talk
  • Getting ready for Copenhagen
    NOW is the traditional quiet period for shipping, and particularly for shipping industry bodies; indeed, many people are taking their holidays now. But this year there is perhaps a bit more activity than usual. Many shipping industry representatives and administrators are still working away preparing for COP15.
Shipping Times
  • US neighbourhood PO faces major changes
    The neighbourhood US post office is facing major changes as postal officials consider closings or consolidating services at hundreds of locations across the United States.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keeping a firm hand on the maritime tiller
    THE American writer John M Richardson Junior said: 'When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people - those who let it happen, those who make it happen and those who wonder what happened.'
  • Somali pirates release German freighter
    Somali pirates have released a German freighter after a ransom was paid, nearly four months after the ship was seized in the Indian Ocean, according to a European Union (EU) naval spokesman.
  • Penang Port share float may finally go ahead
    Terminal operator Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) can finally move forward with plans to privatise and float its shares on Bursa Malaysia as it looks set to hive off its loss-making ferry operation to state infrastructure company Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, Malaysia's Business Times reported, citing a source.
  • Top China ports unload 35% more iron ore in July
Strait Talk
  • Getting ready for Copenhagen
    NOW is the traditional quiet period for shipping, and particularly for shipping industry bodies; indeed, many people are taking their holidays now. But this year there is perhaps a bit more activity than usual. Many shipping industry representatives and administrators are still working away preparing for COP15.
Shipping Times
  • US neighbourhood PO faces major changes
    The neighbourhood US post office is facing major changes as postal officials consider closings or consolidating services at hundreds of locations across the United States.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keeping a firm hand on the maritime tiller
    THE American writer John M Richardson Junior said: 'When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people - those who let it happen, those who make it happen and those who wonder what happened.'
  • Somali pirates release German freighter
    Somali pirates have released a German freighter after a ransom was paid, nearly four months after the ship was seized in the Indian Ocean, according to a European Union (EU) naval spokesman.
  • Penang Port share float may finally go ahead
    Terminal operator Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) can finally move forward with plans to privatise and float its shares on Bursa Malaysia as it looks set to hive off its loss-making ferry operation to state infrastructure company Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, Malaysia's Business Times reported, citing a source.
  • Top China ports unload 35% more iron ore in July
Strait Talk
  • Getting ready for Copenhagen
    NOW is the traditional quiet period for shipping, and particularly for shipping industry bodies; indeed, many people are taking their holidays now. But this year there is perhaps a bit more activity than usual. Many shipping industry representatives and administrators are still working away preparing for COP15.
Shipping Times
  • US neighbourhood PO faces major changes
    The neighbourhood US post office is facing major changes as postal officials consider closings or consolidating services at hundreds of locations across the United States.

Sched Netweb site
  • Pirates free box ship, tug crews after US$2.7 million paid
  • Shipyard deliveries ease off as scrap yards boom
  • China's container volume through ports expected to fall 7pc this year
  • Safmarine to exit transpacific trade in 2010
  • Zim's parent to inject funds into troubled carrier
  • British safety office warns of tubular sleeved quay cranes
  • Kuehne + Nagel stands against ESC, backs Rotterdam Rules
  • GSL adds Chennai, Laem Chabang - MELL starts HK-Malaysia-Cebu run
  • Bridge over China-Vietnam border river opens September 1
  • Green trade war looms as protectionism masked in eco-legislation
  • NYK Logistics retains Honda UK contract for two more years
  • Port of Vancouver puts legal action against CN on hold
  • Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal appoints general manager
  • Hostage taking sweetens payoff for redundant ground handlers
  • Changi Airport, Indeco sign 3-year US$13.8 million maintenance deal
  • Air T quarterly profit down 10.4pc on weak demand for services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • IMO adopts tighter norms for ship-to-ship oil transfers
  • ...wants CO2 cutting norms applied at ship design stage
  • Shipping sector feels marooned amidst sea of troubles
  • MOL & Sical Logistics sign MoU to operate car yard at Ennore Port
  • Working Group examining AMTOI suggestions-Vasan
  • Less coffee available for export
  • Onion MEP hiked by $ 20 a tonne
  • Bangladesh set to lift ban on Indian eggs
  • Dumping duty imposed on polypropylene imports from 3 countries
  • Ficci team inks $ 50-m orders in Syria, Jordan
  • Exporters face insurmountable NTBs in EU
  • Port Pipavav glides on to fast track
  • Measure of autonomy to Major Ports hailed
  • Hapag-Lloyd agrees to sell stake in Hamburg terminal
  • July proves to be records-breaking month for VCT
  • KPCHAA playing proactive role, taking up crucial trade issues with authorities
  • India Inc scrambles to borrow funds in international market
  • Exim Bank to tap markets for Rs 19,500 cr.
  • Banks have scope to lower lending rates-Subbarao
  • Coir Board seeks more export sops
  • US Congress urged to pass new transportation bill
  • CBEC empowers OBC to collect taxes

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2009
  • OT Africa Line starts weekly Nigeria service
    OT Africa Line has restructured its Lagos (Apapa and Tin Can) connection. A dedicated weekly service now calls at the ports of Antwerp, Felixstowe and Le Havre, offering direct lin...
  • New GL guidelines for alternative ship design and arrangements
    Germanischer Lloyd's new "Guidelines for the Analysis of Alternative Ship Design and Arrangements" (V-2-1) have come into force. Alternative ship design and arrangements are soluti...
  • APM Terminals Aarhus launches rail link
    APM Terminals Aarhus has launched a new rail shuttle service between the port of Aarhus and the Danish capital of Copenhagen which will provide shippers with a five hour transit ti...
  • Port of Aalborg orders another Gottwald mobile harbour crane
    Denmark's port of Aalborg, also referred to as the Nordic Transport Centre, recently ordered a G HMK 7608 B mobile harbour crane, a variant of model 7 of the generation 5 series, f...
  • Logwin sales figure down in H1
    Logwin AG has achieved sales of EUR 772.9 million in the first six months of 2009, compared to EUR 1.04 billion in 2008. Earnings before interest and tax (ebit), before restructuri...
  • Adi Consult and G.L.S. Turkey agree to cooperate
    G.L.S. Global Logistics Consulting Services, based in Istanbul (Turkey), and adi Consult GmbH, headquartered in Kelsterbach (Germany) have signed a cooperation agreement that enter...
  • NYK Logistics supports Honda UK
    Logistics service provider NYK Logistics supports Honda UK Manufacturing (HUM) as it resumes production at its Swindon plant. Having worked closely with HUM on the phased conversio...
  • Swiss Post International Logistics speeds up Italy-Switzerland service
    FM Verzollung, a subsidiary of Swiss Post International Logistics AG, which in turn is part of the Swiss Post conglomerate, has opened a new branch in Seewen (Switzerland), where g...
  • Nando Cesarone to head UPS in Austria and Hungary
    The global express and parcel service provider UPS has named Nando Cesarone as its new country manager for Austria and Hungary. The executive will be in charge of the operational a...
  • New air agreement between Canada and New Zealand
    New Zealand and Canada have signed a new air transport agreement to allow more flights between the two countries. The agreement removes previous limitations on the frequency of fli...

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Hansa Stavanger freed
  • Chinese imports soar
  • Deep Sea cuts deal on AHTS
  • Golar restructuring goes ahead
  • Growth and problems for offshore wind power

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • ABS moves Europe and Mid East survey HQ from London to Piraeus
  • U.S. and Philippines sign agreement on piracy
  • Chesapeake Shipbuilding delivers tug
  • Five crew members snatched from Lithuanian reefer
  • Great Lakes Dredge & Dock gets boost from stimulus funding

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • MAN Diesel ends engine making in Denmark
    COMPANY to cease production in Frederikshavn by May 2010, resulting in up to 500 redundancies.
  • Management change at UK box terminals
    TOP management is changing at Hutchison Ports (UK) and DP World Southampton.
  • Owners in the red as market goes 'horribly flat'
    AFRAMAX owners accepting work that earns them little or no money to keep their vessels in employment.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Crewmen seized off Nigeria
    THE FIVE CREW members that were seized from a Lithuanian reefer off Nigeria are uninjured and moves are in place to secure their release, Lithuania's foreign ministry confirmed to Fairplay today
  • Another Eastwind ship nabbed
    AN EASTWIND cargo ship has been seized by bailiffs in the New Zealand port of Auckland today on behalf of a Japanese creditor
  • Golar shuffles assets
    NORWAY'S Golar LNG said today it is transferring assets to subsidiary Golar LNG Energy, with a view to offering equity in the company
  • Chávez imperils PetroCaribe
    VENEZUELA'S plan to rewrite the PetroCaribe supply agreement could significantly alter future product tanker flows in the Caribbean
  • German river box sector reels
    CONTAINER traffic on German inland waters is expected in this year's second quarter to repeat its 25% fall of 1Q09, Fairplay was told today
  • US seeks pollution concession
    A US BILL seeks to provide grants for low-sulphur diesel fuel purchases and gear to reduce smokestack emissions from ocean vessels

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • West Coast Ports Volume Fell 20.7 Percent
  • Lack of Steel Makes Seaway Season Hard
  • Rockefeller Says Rail Reform May Wait
  • MSC to Hike Rates on Four Lanes
  • LA-LB to Keep PierPass Rates
  • United Air Freight Grows 5 Percent
  • Circumference America Sells Radius Rail
  • Video: Capt. Mike Lorino, President of the Associated Branch Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
  • KCS Issues Stock to Boost Balances
  • Track Defects Top Cause of '09 Accidents
  • Expeditors Profit Slips 24 Percent
  • Lamy to Press for Doha Deal at Delhi Talks
  • EVA Air Freight Revenue Slides
  • Oil Pulls Consumer Prices Down
  • MOL, Sical to Enter Joint Venture in India
  • Nippon Express Profits Tumble
  • LA-LB Lay Up Infrastructure Fee
  • Trucker's 'Inattention' Blamed for Oklahoma Crash

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Nightmare ends for Hansa Stavanger crew
  • Oil crosses USD70 'economy threat'
  • Shanghai catching Singapore
  • Hapag-Lloyd targets revenue growth and cost reduction
  • Safmarine to terminate transpacific services

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Vale deal fails
    Roger Agnelli-led miner's bulker buying spree takes a step back as purchase of capesize Grand Fortune falls apart.
  • Casualty file
    Sinking off Sweden and grounding off Norway lead TradeWinds' weekly video roundup of casualty incidents.
  • K-Sea suffers
    Fiscal fourth-quarter profits at US tank-barge owner fall below analyst estimates in 'challenging' quarter.
  • Brit Bulk sale axed
    John Fredriksen-led bulker owner Golden Ocean strikes deal with administrators of Britannia Bulk over sale of panamax quintet.
  • TK estimates slide
    Lazard Capital Markets analyst slashes earnings estimates for Teekay Corp over what he calls an "awful 2009".
  • FSL upgraded
    Dahlman Rose analyst lifts First Ship Lease Trust to "buy" over strong time-charter coverage and stable payouts.
  • Almost a secret
    Shush! Trafigura launches new maritime venture but remains tight lipped about what it amounts to.
  • Moody's cuts OSG
    Fleet diversification and weak fundamentals lead agency to downgrade credit rating on tanker owner's debt.
  • Dredging jump
    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock reports 16% boost in dredging revenue as stimulus funds boost US bid market.
  • Price shaved
    Harry Vafias' StealthGas pays less than expected for its third product tanker, while three of its gas ships get fresh term work.
  • Annapurna seized
    Aozora Bank arrests Eastwind reefer which is subject of missing crewman case in New Zealand.
  • ABG goes higher
    Indian yard ups stake in battle with rival Bharati to control shipowner Great Offshore.
  • Crew seized
    Five crew members of Limarko-owned reefer kidnapped in late-night raid off Nigeria.
  • On the slide
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner Uljanik hampered by higher costs in first half.
  • Energy issue
    Golar's spot-vessel and projects spin-off ready to sell shares worth $150m, underwritten by John Fredriksen's World Shipholding.
  • Repeat business
    MODEC turns to Sembcorp for a VLCC conversion for the second time in eight months.
  • Scrap surge
    Greek owners lead the way as ship scrapping rises over 300% in first seven months of 2009.
  • Tanker deal stalls
    Gulf Navigation's proposed tanker fleet acquisition at "slower pace of progression".
  • $6m saved
    Odd Brevik's Deep Sea Supply buys AHTS a year early due to "special market conditions".
  • Growing pains
    Containership fleet growth at 10 year low but non-operating owners are still hurting with a Claus-Peter Offen ship the largest to be laid up.
  • NCSP pounces
    London-listed Russian Black Sea port operator takes over contracts for four tugs at "beneficial price."
  • Kuribayashi KO'd
    Japanese ro-ro operator slumps to a loss in the first quarter with prospects of worse to come.
  • WW adds two
    Norwegian group takes over technical management of NYK car carrier and a Parbulk II panamax bulker.
  • Sembcorp better
    Singapore shipyard sees second quarter profit climb as rig building revenue races.
  • Imports up
    Chinese ports handled 35% more iron ore in July year-on-year as overall volumes grew.
  • Trading up
    Indonesian owner Trada sees first half profit soar following entry into dry bulk markets.
  • China port woes
    Dalian Port Company has become the latest Chinese port operator to issue a profits warning.
  • First ferry
    Philippines' Colorado Shipyard finds buyer for first newbuilding catamaran in Australia.
  • Port peace
    Dockers return to partial unloading operations at Mangalore in India after strike over "rationalisation."
  • Volumes still weak
    Singapore yet to see recovery in container volumes as throughput shows 17% decline on a year ago.
  • Body found
    Search called off for woman missing from Holland America cruiseship as body found off Alaska.
  • WIS worse
    India's biggest shiprepairer posts bigger first quarter loss as revenues plunge.
  • Boxship freed
    Pirates release the German-controlled Hansa Stavanger after receiving ransom payment.
  • Singapore to lead
    Local navy officer to take charge of CTF151 anti-piracy force in Aden for three months next year.
  • Tahir targeted
    Piracy rears its ugly head in South China Sea with seventh incident in just over three months.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Container scrapping could triple in '09
  • CBP moves to enforce Jones Act for offshore services
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate hikes
  • Trade group focused on climate policies formed
  • Hamilton named U.S. Fish and Wildlife director
  • New Mideast commander for U.S. sealift logistics
  • Expeditors records profit dip
  • Ryan new head of DHL forwarding in Indonesia
  • Virginia port lays off 90
  • Jacksonville requests terminal bids
  • MOL explores Nissan venture in India

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Langeland lost minutes after call from owner
    A compilation of time data from the shipowner Myklebusthaug Shipping, the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre MRCC and AIS data shows that the stone-carrying coaster Langeland probably sank extremely
  • German vessel freed
    The German flagged container vessel Hansa Stavanger has been released; the ship was hijacked on April 4 some 400 nautical miles off Kismaayo, Somalia. The crew of 24, consisting of
  • Fridtjof to deter piracy
    The Norwegian frigate KNM Fridtjof Nansen is currently on its way to the Horn of Africa to take part in the EU Operation Atalanta. The frigate will serve for six
  • Robert Uggla new Broström MD
    Robert Uggla has been appointed as the new managing director of Broström, a division of Maersk Tankers. Robert Uggla will begin on September 21, 2009. He succeeds Kristian Mørch, the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 4, 2009
  • Bunker prices still climbing in Europe
    Nymex showing losses in early trading.
  • Singapore could face 'huge dilemma'
    City state may come under pressure over GHG emissions from its refining and bunker industries.
  • Changes afoot in Algeria
    Bunkering resources to be re-deployed as Algiers shipping traffic is expected to drop significantly.
  • Full City captain charged in Norway
    Smit Salvage says the ship is leaking oil internally into all but one of its cargo holds.
  • Fuel oil demand set to rise
    Pakistan expects 30% increase in its demand for residual fuel.
  • Asian bunker prices ascent slowing
    Low enquiries as buyers biding their time.
  • Hong Kong bunkering halts on storm
    Disruption could last two days as storm shows signs of intensification.
  • Bunker trader objects to Eastwind ship surrender
    Asamar wants assurance its bunker claim on the M/V Anapa will be paid.
  • Hong Kong authorities release bunker tanker
    Brightoil 668 released following detention late last week.
  • Aramco sells 180 cst parcel
    Middle East trader buys cargo for late August loading.
  • Titan ratings downgraded, outlook negative
    Moody's downgrades Titan's corporate family rating and senior unsecured bond rating.
  • Bank strikes deal with Eastwind's trustee
    Tokyo Star Bank to foreclose on three vessels and pay trustee half a million dollars.
  • Singapore audits marine fuel traders
    Authority audits marine fuel traders on their goods and services tax.

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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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