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September 16, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hope for offshore market seen
    THERE is reason for some optimism in the offshore supply vessel market despite the risk of some over-tonnaging among supply vessels, as long as oil prices stay in the US$70 to US$80 range.
  • Container fleet to expand least this decade
    The global container fleet will expand at the slowest pace this decade in 2009, AXS-Alphaliner said, after cutting its growth forecast because lines are delaying and scrapping ships amid the global recession.
Strait Talk
  • Changing shape of the future
    'JAPAN will start developing a high-speed ship that can cruise at speeds much faster than conventional transport ships and cross the Pacific in about three days, the Transport Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said it has obtained a US$5.9 million allocation for research and development of the project . . . starting on April 1.'

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Hope for offshore market seen
    THERE is reason for some optimism in the offshore supply vessel market despite the risk of some over-tonnaging among supply vessels, as long as oil prices stay in the US$70 to US$80 range.
  • Container fleet to expand least this decade
    The global container fleet will expand at the slowest pace this decade in 2009, AXS-Alphaliner said, after cutting its growth forecast because lines are delaying and scrapping ships amid the global recession.
Strait Talk
  • Changing shape of the future
    'JAPAN will start developing a high-speed ship that can cruise at speeds much faster than conventional transport ships and cross the Pacific in about three days, the Transport Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said it has obtained a US$5.9 million allocation for research and development of the project . . . starting on April 1.'

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM imposes 'reefer consumption surcharge' for electricity
  • WTSA applies 2008 formula to hike bunker charges October 1
  • CMA CGM, Maersk expand Far East-Caribbean Latin America east coast loop
  • China demands WTO talks over 35pc US cheap tyre tariff
  • Horizon Lines adds Tampa to Gulf Express Service
  • US freight index up 1.6pc in July, first rise since February
  • Kerry Logistics, Chongqing to build logistics park for ASEAN trade
  • Jiangmen to invest US$1.5 billion on expressways
  • Decline in Asia-Europe trade slows to 17pc in July: ELAA
  • Hamburg Sud shifts terminals at Oakland for three services
  • Panama Canal receives bids to dredge Atlantic entrance to 15.5 metres
  • Yamato secures venture deal with China's bus company
  • August Cathay cargo falls 6.3pc in year's lowest monthly loss
  • Wild belly hold rate discounts menace all-cargo flights, says SA exec
  • Changi Airport Group teams up with Beijing Capital Intl Airport
  • Windsor moves on creating air hub across from Detroit

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bharati Shipyard AGM on Sept. 29
  • GPLN now part of SC&RA of US
  • 'Piracy tax' will hit exporters, say insurers
  • Suttons Group develops chemical drumming facility for global customers
  • Conquest 2009 to be a packed programme
  • Gulf hit by credit crunch
  • Shipping horizon stays gloomy-survey
  • Thailand keen on closer trade ties
  • Natural rubber imports shoot up by 259 pc
  • Three Cheers for JNPT!
  • SunTec offers port billing solutions
  • Gopalpur port waiting for the word 'go'
  • 2 major AHTSV orders won by Colombo Dockyard
  • Pak's 'technical nod' for India's S. Asian train service plan
  • Agrawal spells out BCHAA's string of achievements at 24th AGM
  • CONCOR puts ICD development at Baddi in Himachal on fast track
  • India now 5th-largest steel producer
  • No licence needed for taking power from SEZs-DGFT
  • Absence of PPP policy framework stalling all infra projects
  • Cargomar, scientists to launch 'Eco Friends'

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
  • Ovens strengthens Toll EME team
    Toll Global Forwarding (TGF), the forwarding and logistics arm of the major Australian public company Toll Holdings, has further strengthened its Europe and Middle East senior mana...
  • Kia partners up with NYK Logistics
    NYK Logistics began overnight delivery of spare parts for car manufacturer Kia in Belgium and Luxembourg in August. The service provider has now successfully integrated the deliver...
  • Gefco wins contract in UK with Rangemaster
    The French transport and logistics service provider Gefco recently won a European distribution contract from UK kitchen equipment manufacturer Rangemaster. Gefco began distributing...
  • Evergreen Line to raise rates in Northern Europe to South America east coast trades
    Evergreen Line to raise rates in Northern Europe to South America east coast trades The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is to implement rate increases in the Northern Eur...
  • APM Terminals inaugurates Dubai office
    APM Terminals' CEO Kim Fejfer and company leaders recently visited Dubai (UAE) to inaugurate the company's new head office for its Africa, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent ...
  • Maersk plans investments
    The giant Danish conglomerate AP Møller-Maersk generated some EUR 1.2 billion from the sale of shares. The money will be invested in new ships and offshore activities. "We want to ...
  • 13th Euro-Med Convention "From Land to Sea", 22-25 October
    The 13th Euro-Med Convention "From Land to Sea", organised by the Grimaldi Group, will be held at the Forte Village Resort in Santa Margherita di Pula (Cagliari, Italy) from 22-25 ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • Irene EM freed
  • Littlefield warns underwriters of "dire conditions"
  • Failed attacks off Malaysia
  • ME credit "to stay tight"

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • Petrobras plans "built in Brazil" drillship splurge
  • Propelling Oasis of the Seas
  • Marine fuel cell project passes milestone
  • Crowley names VP labor relations
  • Oceanteam in construction vessel JV deal

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • JSC warns against EU yard subsidies
    JAPAN Ship Centre chief fears support will distort global market and sustain overcapacity
  • EU yards' subsidy plea wins support in Brussels
  • IUMI 2009: Hull market outlook remains bleak
    DELEGATES given pessimistic 2010 forecast as underwriters struggle to deliver profit.
  • Zim spells out equity swap offer to shipowners
    STRUGGLING Israeli shipping line could be partially or wholly spun off from its parent company within seven years.
  • Jonny Kaniak to launch port fund
    PORT developer in venture to create private equity fund targeting over-leveraged assets in the sector.
  • EU ruling could push up dredging costs
    PORT dredging costs will rise if a preliminary ruling is confirmed by the European Court of Justice.

Fairplayweb site
  • US troops survive wharf attack
    US troops survived an attack at a Jolo wharf in the southern Philippine province of Mindanao after a homemade bomb was hurled at their motorboat
  • APL tries out 'green' device
    APL ships will be fitted with new equipment that is said to cut fuel consumption and emissions
  • Thome, Teledata ink training tie-up
    THOME Ship Management has tied up with India's Teledata Marine Solutions for a new training platform
  • Swire shifts to Singapore
    AFTER more than 100 years in Hong Kong the Swire Group's China Navigation and Sydney-based Swire Shipping are to relocate and combine most functions in Singapore
  • Owners agree to pay spill fines
    OWNERS of storm-stricken Pacific Adventurer have formalised undertakings given to government in the wake of the vessel's 11 March oil spill
  • Lines slash capacity, hike rates
    JAPANESE lines MOL and NYK have announced cuts in capacity and hike in box rates on different routes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • Senators Fail to Reach Transport Bill Timetable
  • Marad Asks, Bulker or Liner?
  • Air Cargo Security Program Becomes Permanent
  • IATA: Airlines Ground 227 Freighters
  • NY Manufacturers See Second Month of Gains
  • Obama Extends Cuban Trade Embargo
  • GT Nexus Enhances Platform
  • Interagency Program to Cut Fuel Use, Emissions
  • U.S. Chamber: Trade Policy Risks 500,000 Jobs
  • World Box Fleet Growth Slows to 7.3 Percent
  • DP World Share Sale Talks Collapse
  • Chinese Tire Case Falls Short of Trade War
  • Lidinsky Named FMC Chairman
  • Retail Sales Climb in August
  • Kenco Helps Launch Field & Stream Clothing
  • Shipping Lines Urge Emissions Standard
  • Maersk, MSC, Evergreen Hike Rates

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • Mixed fortunes for Europe's east/west trades
  • REZ-1 receives IANA award for intermodal load-matching technology
  • CMA CGM puts the squeeze on reefer boxes
  • Grande Senegal launched
  • Chiquita Brands adds more reefer containers

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • 'Fair number'
    Seacor Holdings chief executive claims management proposal would save US Shipping millions of dollars, as documents show takeover price tag at $300m.
  • Yarmouth for sale
    Eastwind Maritime bulker hits the auction block in Louisiana after Aozara Bank arrest.
  • Seacor rebuffed
    Aiming to emerge from bankruptcy in mid-October, US Shipping Partners wants cash rather than Seacor's takeover offer.
  • Owner 'bankrupt'
    'Hijacking' and Russian reticence leave owner of Arctic Sea unable to pay bills, operator says.
  • EBX to build yard
    Conglomerate run by Brazil's richest man reportedly plans to build a $331m shipyard in Santa Catarina state.
  • Stormy weather
    Deirdre Littlefield fears many insurers are chasing premium in a contracting market.
  • Casualty file
    Trio of sinkings leads off TradeWinds' WebTV roundup of casualty incidents.
  • Two more years
    Greece's Tsakos extends charter deal with Petrobras for suezmax Pentathlon.
  • Blues in Bruges
    Pessimism rules as International Union of Marine Insurance conference gets under way in Bruges.
  • Run revived
    Norway's Fjord Line relaunching fast ferry service to Hirtshals in Denmark.
  • Ten-year low
    Alphaliner says 2009 boxship fleet growth will be lowest this decade due to delays and cancellations.
  • Maersk ups rates
    Med and Black Sea to West Africa rates hiked while services with CMA CGM re-jigged in Americas.
  • Star eclipsed?
    Malaysian cruise company proposes name change to Genting Hong Kong.
  • SuperFerry fire
    Blaze breaks out onboard Aboitiz ferry barely a week after other ship sinks killing 10.
  • Ferry found
    Irish newcomer Fastnet Line clinches ship purchase for relaunch of Swansea-Cork service.
  • Big drop
    New Zealand's Ports of Auckland suffers 74% fall in annual profit as shareholder pumps in cash.
  • Cargoships clash
    Cypriot and UK vessels in collision off Finland, but no injuries reported.
  • Reefer surcharge
    French liner operator set to introduce 'reefer consumption' surcharge on all trades from October.
  • Vietnam venture
    Taiwan's Formosa Plastics planning big new bulker port and steel mill in Ha Tinh province.
  • Weakness persists
    Average revenue per feu down 30% for third consecutive months at Neptune Orient Lines.
  • Costly fraction
    China's Cosco pays $28m to raise stake in boxship and bulker unit CCHC by less than 1%.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • WTSA to raise bunker rates in October
  • COSCO announces Asia/U.S. peak season surcharge
  • CMA CGM introduces reefer surcharge
  • Mahan Airways continues illegal re-exports to Iran
  • DeCota, N.Y.-N.J. aviation chief, dead at 52
  • New rail bridge over Mobile River
  • Imported tire fight with China escalates
  • Strickler named U.S. textile trade negotiator
  • CBP expands outreach efforts
  • Florida governor supports LNG port
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal sets record

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • European yards demand action to save shipbuilding
    CESA, Community of European Shipyards' Associations, calls for support to overbridge the current crisis in the industry. The association warns that a number of shipyards and suppliers will soon face
  • New ferry service from Hirtshals
    Fjord Line A/S has decided to reinstate its fast ferry service between Hirtshals and Kristianssand. In the summer season of 2010 (from June to August) Fjord Line will sail
  • New Nordane tug delivered
    Nordane Shipping has taken delivery of the tug Stevns Icequeen from the Canadian shipbuilder Irvine Shipbuilding at East Isle Shipyard in Georgetown, Canada. The new tug (nr 94) is a
  • Greek vessel freed off Somalia
    Somali pirates have released the dry bulk carrier Irene M.V. The Greek Saint Vincent-flagged vessel was hijacked100 nautical miles off Al Mukala in the Gulf of Aden in the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
  • Bunker prices diverge
    Signs of a firmer market in northern Europe while prices continue to fall in the south.
  • Oil spill funds research
    20 years after Exxon Valdez herring numbers continue to fall.
  • Russia near decision on October fuel oil taxes
    Export duties will be largely unchanged.
  • State-owned bunker supplier suffers losses
    Reports say Chimbusco has unrealized losses from oil derivatives trading 'running to billions of yuan'.
  • High-cost bunkers 'here to stay'
    Report warns of dangerous mix of 'high-cost bunkers and low freight rates'.
  • Bunker operations resume in Hong Kong
    Bunker operations resume as Typhoon Koppu moved to Guangdong.
  • Asian bunker prices firming on Tuesday
    But Busan prices weaken across all grades.
  • CPC adjusts 380 cst prices at Keelung, Taichung
    Cargoes of 380 cst material have arrived at the two ports.
  • Banks 'forced' to write down $90 billion in shipping loans
    Asset values have 'crashed significantly'.
  • Morgan Stanley forecasts oil at $105 in 2012
    Oil market will begin to tighten from 2011.
  • Bunker charges for Trans-Pacific carriers to increase
    Guidelines call for increases on October 1.
  • Singapore August box throughput up 2.5% on month
    But year-on-year comparison sees 13.8% plunge.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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