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December 16, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Working towards a better future
    PEOPLE management is something Lam Yi Young, the new chief executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), knows well from his former job as director of manpower at the Ministry of Defence and he intends to put his expertise to good use in building up the maritime industry for the future.
  • Middle East supertanker supply drops again
    The supply of supertankers competing to haul two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude fell for a second week as oil companies stepped up demand before year-end holidays.
  • Port dispute could impact oil exports
    Russian oil exports from the Black Sea could face complications from a brewing dispute between the owners of the biggest port on the coastline and powerful state oil monopoly Transneft, industry analysts said.
Strait Talk
  • State aid is not the answer
    IT'S not often that I agree with statements made by prominent shippers' representatives. And I can't remember the last time I penned support for something said by Andrew Traill, managing partner of www.shippersvoice.com. But recently, there has been a notable exception.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Working towards a better future
    PEOPLE management is something Lam Yi Young, the new chief executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), knows well from his former job as director of manpower at the Ministry of Defence and he intends to put his expertise to good use in building up the maritime industry for the future.
  • Middle East supertanker supply drops again
    The supply of supertankers competing to haul two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude fell for a second week as oil companies stepped up demand before year-end holidays.
  • Port dispute could impact oil exports
    Russian oil exports from the Black Sea could face complications from a brewing dispute between the owners of the biggest port on the coastline and powerful state oil monopoly Transneft, industry analysts said.
Strait Talk
  • State aid is not the answer
    IT'S not often that I agree with statements made by prominent shippers' representatives. And I can't remember the last time I penned support for something said by Andrew Traill, managing partner of www.shippersvoice.com. But recently, there has been a notable exception.

Sched Netweb site
  • AADA to hike China-Australia rate US$250/TEU on January 15
  • Shenzhen container volume off 18pc in first 10 months
  • MOL ups reefer rates from US to Asia from January 15
  • Grand Alliance joins CKYH in Vietnam to link US east coast
  • South African feds quash Natal ban on high-cube trucks
  • Xiamen port's international transit volume up 49.6pc
  • Volume near doubles in 2 years, but APM's Nigerian CT troublesome
  • MOL to switch to 11-digit booking, B/L numbers
  • Gammon to buy remaining half of Mumbai's offshore CT
  • UK's Teesport sets new annual box handling record in November
  • Central China' Chongqing to build 19 rail lines in next 10 years
  • Seaworld Express Lines moves towards 2010 with confidence
  • Shanghai airport's October cargo volume up 11pc
  • United and Continental applaud Japanese air accord
  • CAAC grants Air Cargo Germany traffic rights to China

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DAMCO bags 'Best 3PL for Sustainability' award
  • Worst is over, feels shipping industry
  • 'Freedom of the seas' may end for green aims
  • GMB acknowledged as 'Indian Maritime Newsmaker of Year'
  • Vallarpadam ICTT to open in April next year
  • Port workers serve strike notice
  • New Mangalore Port fast emerging as railway hub
  • 4-slab GST likely to be unveiled in fortnight
  • Industry in fine fettle
  • Infra firms may get MAT waiver for some years
  • Competition Bill tabled in LS

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 14, 2009
  • UPS operating more electric delivery vehicles in Germany
    The parcel and express service provider UPS began deploying five additional electric parcel delivery vehicles in Germany at the end of November. The company started operating its f...
  • Delmar International takes over Federated Group
    The Canadian logistics, freight forwarding and customs brokerage service provider Delmar International has acquired the Federated Group of companies, including Federated Customs Br...
  • Wein-Plus expands partnership with System Alliance
    Wein-Plus, an internet-based wine network, and the general cargo network System Alliance began offering transportation to 22 European countries to dealers and producers who have pr...
  • Qatar opens Doha-Melbourne service
    Qatar Airways, based in Doha, has launched scheduled services to Melbourne (Australia). This adds another continent to the airline's rapidly expanding global network. Mel...
  • USA and Japan to open skies
    The USA and Japan have agreed in principle to end current restrictions on air traffic between the two countries. Airlines will be free to determine their own routes ...
  • SPC director Georg Waischnor heading for calmer waters
    Georg Waischnor (65), the director of the ShortSeaShipping Inland Waterway Promotion Center (SPC) since it was founded in Germany in July 2001, will leave the public-private p...
  • Laid-up containerships expected to peak in February 2010
    572 containerships with a capacity of 1.52 million teu are currently laid up, according to Alphaliner. This total was recently supplemented by a large number of mega carr...
  • Unife and UIC jointly publish technical recommendations (TecRecs)
    Unife and UIC have agreed to work together in the field of voluntary rail standardisation and to jointly publish "Technical Recommendations" (TecRecs). Jean Pierre Loubinoux, UIC d...
  • New Iraqi Airways Baghdad-Frankfurt all-cargo service
    The state-run carrier Iraqi Airways (code IAW) commenced a twice-weekly Baghdad-Frankfurt-Baghdad service (Wednesdays and Saturdays) last weekend, when an Airbus A300B4 full-freigh...
  • In Time starts reefer groupage services
    The German courier and express service provider In Time Express Logistik has acquired new reefer containers, enabling it to offer direct temperature-controlled transportation optio...
  • UPS Canada inaugurates expanded Toronto distribution centre
    UPS has opened a USD 70 million expansion of its Toronto distribution centre, more than doubling the parcel processing capacity of the facility, which now covers 463,00 sqft (43,00...
  • Ceva extends collaboration with Philips Italy
    The Dutch logistics and supply chain specialist Ceva Logistics has extended its collaboration with Philips in Italy by three years. Ceva manages the main components of Philips' sup...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Dhow hijacked
  • Swiber's $240m contracts
  • U-Ming set for building spree
  • Ballast water talkfest

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Maersk Tankers moves ahead on CO2 project
  • NYC Mayor tours North Sea wind farm
  • OSG and Aker Philly sort things out

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • No debt deal for CMA CGM yet
    Group misses new debt talks deadline.
  • CMA CGM sets new bank debt deadline
  • Knock Nevis heading for Indian scrapyard
    World's largest ship has been reflagged to Siera Leone for single voyage to India.
  • Good time to invest in boxships, says DVB
    Bank agrees to finance 6,000 teu pair for German owner.
  • Boskalis wins $1.5bn debt financing
    Deal allows company to move ahead with formal offer for Smit.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Hanjin's US project stalls
    HANJIN Shipping's plan for an US East Coast hub at Jacksonville is in danger of being scrapped because labour talks have stalled
  • US fuel fight resumes
    THE FIGHT between the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association and California over the state's low-sulphur fuel rule has returned to the courts
  • ICTSI obtains $100M loan
    ICTSI has obtained a $100M loan from a Philippines bank to repay existing loans
  • Pakistan defers recycling decision
    PAKISTAN has postponed its decision on whether to sign a key international convention on ship recycling
  • US seizes cocaine haul
    MORE THAN 2,000kg of cocaine, 11 suspects and a coastal freighter are in US custody today after a drug bust
  • Workers occupy Italian shipyards
    STRIKING workers have reportedly occupied two Italian shipyards in a dispute over efficiency bonuses

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Senate Bill Would Tighten Contractor Law
  • Pacific Carriers Call for 'Emergency' Rate Hike
  • Air Carriers Sign Deals for Synfuels
  • Avramovich Says Pacer Planned CEO Transition
  • Texas Short Line Begins FRA-Funded Project
  • YRC Debt-Equity Swap Faces Deadline
  • GE Cuts Railcar Order in Half
  • DP World Says India Project on Schedule
  • Ports Earn Environmental Justice Award
  • Transportation Study Urges Climate Adaptation
  • Menlo Worldwide Adds Client in Mexico City
  • India Creates Maritime Security Committee
  • Volvo Group Truck Sales Drop 37 Percent
  • Industrial Production Climbs for 5th Month
  • World's Airlines to Lose $5.6 Billion in 2010
  • House Votes to Extend Trade Programs
  • China Cosco Warns of Full-Year Loss
  • Port Group Sends Congress Ideas for Jobs Bill
  • Pacer Replaces Uremovich as Chairman
  • Hapag-Lloyd Loses $986 Million in Nine Months
  • Japanese Ship Orders Sink for 14th Month

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Dubai to 'satisfy obligations'
  • Transatlantic trade shows signs of stabilising
  • COP15: 'back on track' but entering 'critical stage'
  • Europe/Africa/Europe trade's best month
  • CMA CGM's new behemoth celebrates at APMT, Rotterdam

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Inching up
    Handysize owner FreeSeas is improving the earnings of its small fleet one trip at a time.
  • Joint venture
    How a banker who did good work for John Fredriksen tried to promote business between Tagir Izmaylov led Novoship and Yuri Nikitin.
  • Casualty file
    IMO's Mitropoulos warns of "catastrophe" off Somalia while ship sinks off Israel with four lost.
  • LNG ship grounds
    Investigation underway as Hoegh LNG-managed vessel refloated after grounding off Puerto Rico.
  • Troubled times
    Tagir Izmaylov faces a determined grilling over the economic logic of the ship sale deals he did through Galbraith's.
  • Tanker grounds
    Mag 1 forced aground during storm at Georgian port of Sokhumi.
  • Siem digs deep
    Main shareholder Kristian Siem buys nearly all 875,000 new shares in Star Reefers issue.
  • Eleven engines
    Finland's Wartsila to supply propulsion systems for series of heavy-lift and multipurpose ships ordered by Spliethoff.
  • Ashika horror
    Chief steward tells inquiry into Tongan ferry sinking that women, children trapped on top of each other in cabins as vessel went down.
  • Nearly a billion
    Hapag-Lloyd notches up losses approaching $1bn in nine months to 30 September, with more to come next year.
  • Kristina's capture
    Finnish cruise company buys Mano Maritime ship as replacement for Kristina Regina.
  • Glencore in
    Ivan Glasenberg-led commodities giant is to buy 51% stake in bunker player Chemoil; makes offer for outstanding shares.
  • Azov blaze
    Turkish-managed cargoship badly damaged by fire at anchor off Black Sea port.
  • Charges hiked
    Cosco Container Lines imposes emergency charges and rate increases on day parent issues profit warning.
  • Future is red
    Boxship and bulker player China Cosco Holdings warns it will make a loss in 2009 as volumes decline.
  • Qinfa doubles up
    Hong Kong-listed coal company orders second kamsarmax in China to reduce charter costs.
  • Gaz guzzlers
    Maersk and Fortum teaming up on new carbon capture project using tankers in North Sea.
  • Aqaba to expand
    AP Moller terminal operator set to expand capacity and double quay length at Jordanian port.
  • More for Swiber
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator picks up second major contract in as many days.
  • $83m bust
    USCG nabs 11 after three tons of cocaine found on St Vincent & Grenadines ship Olympiakos.
  • GA adds Viet call
    Liner conference Grand Alliance is adding a call at Vietnam's Cai Mep port on its Asia-US service.
  • Found in Moscow
    Panic over as it emerges lawyer reported missing while working on case of Arctic Sea was away on other business.
  • Missing in Moscow
    A Russian criminal defence lawyer on the Arctic Sea hijacking case has vanished.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd lost $981 million in 9 months
  • Detroit intermodal project moves forward
  • NIT League to shed light on rail bill
  • Horizon Logistics adds LTL rate tool
  • Uremovich departs Pacer
  • U.S. to enter transpacific trade pact talks
  • Industry praises trade preference extensions
  • China terminals' volume improves
  • Corpus Christi designing multipurpose dock

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2009
  • Engine problems trigger bunker alert
    Several ships experienced engine damage after using bunker fuel lifted in Houston during October.
  • Bunker prices mixed
    Markets in southern Europe show strongest gains.
  • Support for bunker tax 'growing'
    Sources also say emissions trading is 'high on the agenda'.
  • Bunker prices firm in Fujairah
    Still no price indications for MGO in Suez.
  • Norway to implement 'at berth' 0.10% sulphur rule
    Awaiting EC clarification on exceptions for ships that cannot comply during transition period.
  • Glencore pays $233 million for controlling stake in Chemoil
    Sale was 'culmination of a thoughtful and deliberate process'.
  • Some key ports see prices firm
    Supplies tightening in Busan.
  • Matrix Bharat commences bunker ops in Mumbai
    Offers bonded bunker fuel 380 cSt in conjunction with BPCL.
  • Indian refiner offers late-January 380 cSt cargo
    Also offering gas oil parcel with 0.5% sulphur content.
  • Glencore takes over Chemoil
    Makes mandatory offer for all the remaining shares in Chemoil after acquiring 51% stake.

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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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