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October 15, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Follow money trail to reduce piracy: officials
    To foil modern-day pirates, more than just military action is needed, Interpol and other officials said yesterday. Rather, one needs to follow the money trail to see where it leads.
  • Maritime safety accord signed
    Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia have concluded a joint technical arrangement with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to institutionalise a trust fund that aims to enhance safety and marine environment protection in the straits of Malacca and Singapore.

Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen hikes rate US$150/TEU north Europe-Asia November 1
  • Asia-Europe container decline bottoms out: ELAA
  • Evergreen and CSCL further unite by merging Asia-PNW loops
  • APL monthly box volume up 1pc, but revenue down 29pc
  • Maersk to reduce capacity of WestMed-USEC service
  • Fear of Cosco reforms spark crippling Piraeus container strike
  • Berlin appears to okay loan guarantees to Hapag-Lloyd
  • Study finds cargo infrastructure key to Egyptian growth
  • India's first global box hub to open early next year
  • Martin Home Furnishings offers LCL service to smaller customers
  • Finnish company devises method to containerise large steel coils
  • Prologis leases distribution space to Nipro in Japan
  • Ethiopian Cargo picks Freight-In-Time as Kenyan GSSA
  • FedEx Express to install aircraft fire suppression system
  • Rutges air trucker first to meet Cargo 2000 data standards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MISC launches 2nd loop of Halal Express Service (HE2)
  • Bharati takes another 0.8 pc stake in Great Offshore
  • WCAPN conference proves to be largest gathering of independent project freight professionals
  • Post-Diwali, spotlight to be on topical issues at 5th India Shipping Summit
  • Belgium Minister calls for enhanced trade ties
  • Apeda official sees bright future for organic products' exports
  • 177 pc surge in Sept. handicraft exports
  • Thai Dy PM sees trade booming
  • vpt presented environment award
  • KPT remains ahead of Major Ports during H1
  • Sarma conducts spot check of Vallarpadam ICTT's progress
  • Greens move SC against Dhamra port project
  • 2 pc interest subsidy granted to apparel exporters
  • Freight aid scheme to enable seafood exporters to swim against the tide, double shipments
  • 7 critical areas on Direct Taxes Code identified for minute scrutiny
  • Investors pulling out of SEZs
  • Final 2008-09 data on leather exports springs few surprises
  • India moves up to 44 on index of IT competitiveness
  • Seminar on food processing technology today

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 13, 2009
  • Aslog congress 2009 postponed until next year
    The French logistics association Aslog's annual congress, which should have taken place in the city of Lille in northwestern France on 17 and 18 November, has been postponed until ...
  • Gerry Weber banking on Fiege
    Gerry Weber International, headquartered in Halle (Germany), has entrusted the logistics for flat textiles in the Gerry Weber Edition range to Fiege, a service provider b...
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens office in Macedonia
    Gebrüder Weiss, an Austrian logistics provider, guarantees a seamless transport service from and to the Balkan region since it opened its own office in Macedonia on 12 October. The...
  • Cat Logistics opens distribution centre for Manitowoc in Indiana
    The Manitowoc Company and Caterpillar Logistics Services have officially opened a new parts distribution facility in Jeffersonville (USA). As part of the multi-year agreement, Cat ...
  • CMA CGM launches first INTTRA eInvoice platform in North America
    CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, is piloting INTTRA's web-based eInvoice solution with select customers in North America. As the leading e-commerce pl...
  • WWL boosts China express service
    Sailings on the China Express, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics' dedicated Japan-Korea-China ro-ro (PCTC) service, have been upped to three a month because of a resurgence ...
  • Norfolkline opens new office in Frankfurt area
    Norfolkline has opened a new office in Germany's Frankfurt area. Dick van Herwaarden, general manager sales at Norfolkline Logistics, said, "we were highly concientious in choosing...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Chinese ore and coal to propel bulk fleet upwards
  • Trust launched to oversee Malacca Straits safety
  • EU closes IACS case
  • Singapore box volumes down last month but drop lessening

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • West Coast ports teaming up to compete for new business
  • Evergreen Line plans Europe to Med rate increase
  • Reed Smith adding partners in Washington, DC office
  • Corps re-opens The Dalles lock following emergency repair work
  • Annual AAPA convention set for Port of Galveston

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Danish owners call for CMA CGM and Hapag Lloyd capacity cuts
    Box lines should be forced to cut their fleet capacity in return for government financial support
  • More charges over Full City
    Norwegian vessel traffic service centre staff under criminal investigation.
  • Barwil fined in US over Iran violation
    BARWIL Agencies' North American arm agrees $84,000 penalty for sanctions violation
  • Offshore slump hits Acergy
    Revenues fall by more than 10% in third quarter

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Danish confidence in energy index
    DENMARK is confident that its energy efficient design index for new ships will be applied and will be a major factor in influencing the commercial decisions of shipowners and yards
  • Genco files for IPO
    Genco Shipping & Trading of the US is soliciting an initial public offering of common stock by Baltic Trading Limited, a recently formed subsidiary of Genco
  • Norway believes in emissions trading
    NORWAY today put its weight behind the Emissions Trading Scheme as the most cost-effective way for shipowners to cut carbon pollution
  • UK warning over IRISL sanctions
    THE UK has frozen all business dealings with state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines over claims the company has helped in the development of nuclear weapons
  • Reed Smith adds environmentalists
    LAW firm Reed Smith has bolstered its US maritime practice at a time when US policy toward environmental regulation is increasingly important to ship owners
  • Santander to close ship lease team
    SANTANDER, Spain's biggest bank, is to close its ship lease team because it is regarded as a "non-growth" sector
  • Bunker traders seek cleared trading
    PROMPTED by increasing concern about credit risk, bunker traders are looing at setting up a clearing house for their business activities

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Box Charter Rates Slip to New Lows
  • Carriers Ready for Strike in Puerto Rico
  • Weber Launches Consolidated Freight Program
  • From Breakbulk Transpo 2009
  • Analyst Says Pacer Could Exit UP-Stacktrain Service
  • Europe Airlines' Cargo Falls 15.1 Percent
  • Oakland to Ban Older Trucks
  • Rotterdam to Open Steel Terminal in November
  • Concor Profit Falls as Revenue Grows
  • Seaway Demand Plunged 35 Percent
  • Evans Network Acquires Two Trucking Firms
  • S&P Says RailAmerica Likely Eyeing Buys
  • Retail Sales Slide 1.5 Percent
  • Schneider Exec Sees Growth Coming
  • Evergreen, CMA CGM Announce New Rate Hikes
  • J.B. Hunt Reported Close to Intermodal Deal

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Piraeus dock strike to 'continue indefinitely'
  • RSGT takes delivery of more RTGs
  • Intra-Asia rates low, but Europe ahead
  • DP World issues Callao progress report
  • Bridge linking Hong Kong to China moves closer to fruition

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • STX orders 8
    Brokers say STX Pan Ocean has ordered eight VLOCs, as expected, at sister company STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.
  • BLT seeks $368m
    Berlian Laju Tanker is planning to issue bonds in November as part of Camilo Eitzen & CO takeover deal.
  • Who's in charge?
    Yuri Nikitin (pictured) and others top figures at Kinex "dictated decisions" at Sovcomflot during Dmitry Skarga's tenure, claims Igor Borisenko.
  • Boxing up
    Tor Olav Troim confirms John Fredriksen is participating in new containership venture, The Container Company.
  • Seeking 5 to 7
    In $230m IPO, Peter Georgiopoulos' new Baltic Trading expects to buy up to seven vessels by the end of next year.
  • More Pride
    Fidelity Investments more than doubles its stake in rig and drillship owner Pride International.
  • Owner hires CFO
    Varouxakis-led FreeSeas hires Cardiff Marine banking executive Alexandros Mylonas for chief financial officer job.
  • Genco in IPO
    Peter Georgiopoulos' Genco files papers to list new spot-focused bulker owner, Baltic Trading.
  • $5.6m please!
    Somali pirates demand huge ransom for release of Spanish fishing vessel and 36 crew.
  • Only a ritual
    Under Dmitry Skarga's leadership Sovcomflot's executive board met only to 'rubber stamp' decisions he had already made, Igor Borisenko says.
  • Mystic rescue
    Cal Dive International dive support vessel rescues seven in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Tragic crash
    Shipowner Atle Jebsen has been killed in a Norwegian highway accident.
  • Q-Ship rises
    Qatar gas carrier and tanker owner posts 13% jump in nine-month profit.
  • Acergy down
    Nasdaq-listed offshore player sees nine-month profits slide on lower revenues.
  • Yemen nabs nine
    Guns and grenade launchers found with suspected Somali pirates off Taiz, Yemen agency says.
  • PNG proposal
    Australian businesses consider teaming up to launch direct shipping service to Port Moresby.
  • Pirates let off
    Ammunition, grappling hooks and 10 fuel barrels not enough to convince German Navy to arrest suspects off Seychelles.
  • French foray?
    Naval contractor DCNS linked to stake purchase in Poland's Gdynia shipyard in return for sale of two submarines.
  • Fire fine
    Philippines court rules Keppel Cebu Shipyard liable for blaze that gutted Superferry 3 in 2000.
  • LD loads
    Tasmanian owner steps in to bring food to Australia's Flinders island after regular service ended by strike.
  • New face
    Former HCI executive Jens Burgemeister to take top job at Germany's Marine Service - Chemikalien Seetransport.
  • Q-Ship extends
    Qatar owner wins price rise for towage and pilot boat contract at Mesaieed port.
  • NCSP better
    Huge leap in grain and diesel fuel volumes help Novorossiysk Sea Port in first three quarters.
  • Uni-Asia gets loan
    Japanese ship financier secures partial funding from Taiwan bank for handysize bulker newbuilding.
  • Deal agreed
    Hyundai Heavy pens preliminary agreement to assume control of Hyundai Corp but no price given.
  • Egyptian deal
    Finnish manufacturer wins deal to supply rubber tired gantry cranes to the Port of Damietta.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • China Shipping, Evergreen in another joint service
  • Evergreen: Higher Europe-to-Med rates
  • Zim to extend peak season surcharge
  • CSX: Worst of recession "likely behind us"
  • USDA holds inspection user fee meeting
  • Grand Alliance partners could follow NYK to Tacoma
  • DP World will decommission cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • EU intervened against pirates
    The German warship Bremen yesterday intervened against suspected pirates. A helicopter from the EU Navfor warship identified suspected pirate craft in the Somali Basin. The suspected craft were made up
  • First Tärntank vessel under Danish flag
    The first tanker in the Tärntank fleet switched to Danish flag on Monday this week. During a stay in Halmstad, the Tärnland lowered the Swedish flag and hoisted the Danish

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 14, 2009
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Ongoing port strike in Piraeus weakening demand.
  • Trader promoted at Dan-Bunkering
  • Global Vision Bunkers to open Singapore office
    Netherlands-based bunker broker and trader expands to strategic location.
  • Bunker prices in Fujairah mixed
    Bunker demand strengthening in Fujairah.
  • New company to explore market for 'scrubbing'
    Aims to match shipowners with the best technology solutions and to facilitate financing.
  • Global bunker demand 'down by 20%'
    'Competitive prices' are keeping Singapore sales strong, conference told.
  • Wilhelmsen announces key agency and bunkers appointment
    Fall in demand has 'opened up possibilities', looking to 'dramatically increase' market share.
  • Sealub Alliance grows
    New alliance member will cover Israeli ports.
  • Mixed bunker demand in firming markets
    Crude oil prices climbing in early trading.
  • Financier: Market conditions for shipping to 'get worse'
    Excess tonnage capacity could take another 10 years to clear.
  • New exchange seeks to trade maritime carbon credits
    Reducing CO2 emissions from ships will be made 'easier and even profitable'.
  • Chemoil fills key position for Europe
    Appoints position of new sales and marketing director for Europe.
  • Bullish bunker market in Tokyo Bay 'to stay'
    380 cSt material hit a two-month high on Tuesday.
  • Singapore September box volumes dip 16.1% on year
    Throughput volumes slip both year-on-year and month-on-month.
  • Straits safety gets boost from IMO Fund
    Straits of Malacca and Singapore Trust Fund is 'welcome development' says minister.
  • Shanghai Fuel to enter China's bonded bunker market
    Fuel oil trader applies to get a bonded storage license.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
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