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October 20, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Singapore remains preferred bunker port
    The world was at the brink of financial collapse over the past 13 months, but total bunker sales at the Singapore port rose about 3 per cent in the first nine months of the year, in a ringing endorsement of Singapore's reputation as a bunkering centre of integrity.
  • S'pore plans more electronic navigation charts
    Singapore will work with Hong Kong to produce a high-density electronic navigation chart with more detailed seabed topography of channels in Singapore and Hong Kong port waters.

Sched Netweb site
  • Fleets of UASC, APL, Hanjin add most capacity
  • Oil tanker operator places first box ship order in 2009
  • Rotterdam's volume slips 11.9pc from January-September
  • Fredriksen to copy budget air with low-cost container line
  • Chinese shipping executives tour Port of Antwerp
  • Danish owners want EU to broke member state shipping bailouts
  • NYK joins AT&T network to enhance efficiency, cut costs
  • Freight TSI stops falling for fourth month in August
  • Supply chain Asia awards presented in Singapore November 12
  • Staten Island leasing deal to bring fourth berth to NYCT terminal
  • Corpus Christi makes bid for stimulus dredging funds
  • UAE foreign minister visits DP World's Lima terminal
  • FedEx boosts Asia-Europe link to match German, French GDP uptick
  • Lufthansa takes over cargo from Leipzig's Hermes Transport Logistics
  • Africa becomes the new frontier for Emirates air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI takes delivery of MR product tanker made in China
  • More supertankers now available for hire
  • MOL renews long-term lease pact for box terminal with Port of Los Angeles
  • New venue for Sea Asia 2011 meet
  • Hanjin vessel calls at VCT as part of INDFEX2 service
  • Asia-Europe box volumes bottoming out-ELAA
  • MOL to levy $ 100/TEU Europe-Asia peak-season surcharge
  • MAERSK LINE right-sizes capacity on WestMed service
  • MSC to hike rate $ 200/FEU on US trades
  • EVERGREEN LINE & China Shipping offer joint service between Asia & Pacific Northwest
  • Again, truckers name an APL terminal best at the port
  • NYK LINE taps into AT&T global network
  • Cosco Pacific to operate terminals at Greece's biggest port
  • CMA CGM launches 1st iNTTRA eInvoice Platform in N. America
  • UASC upgrades AMC1 service with calls at Valencia & Port Said
  • LUKA KOPER well-equipped for economic upturn
  • Tea import bill posts record 46 pc rise
  • Let's strengthen trade ties, Sharma tells Kirk
  • Fieo participating in sourcing fair today
  • Coir exports up by 12.5 pc in H1
  • Kerala cabinet clears Rs 450 cr. for 'initial phase' of Vizhinjam ICTT project
  • VCTPL projected as excellent ex-im gateway for Guntur trade
  • KASEZ posts 40 pc export growth in Sept.
  • 'Feel good' factor fetches flood of foreign funds
  • Strengthening rupee dismays exporters
  • CMIE raises GDP rate projection
  • Legal system baulks foreign investors
  • Surya Rao to complete 25th year at Cocanada Chamber helm
  • More post offices to offer forex services

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 16, 2009
  • Joint FedEx/A´roports de Paris investment
    FedEx and A´roports de Paris are investing USD 158 million in expansion at Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport. FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corp, is increasing the ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens new office in Krakow
    To better serve the growing demand for logistics services in the dynamically developing south-eastern part of Poland, the giant logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened...
  • GAC brings Swiss Post Solutions to the Middle East
    The Middle East-based GAC Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with leading integrated document management specialist Swiss Post Solutions to bring its core document ...
  • Garbe to construct logistics park in Dortmund by 2014
    The German logistics real estate developer Garbe is building a logistics park called Westfalenhütte on a brownfield site in Dortmund (Germany). The cost to develop the 45 ha site w...
  • Jet Airways upgrades London Heathrow centre
    The Indian airline Jet Airways has moved its facilities at London Heathrow airport to Terminal 4, enabling it to offer customers enhanced services in the British capital. The move ...
  • American Airlines Cargo receives security partnership award
    The US carrier American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) been presented with DHL Global Forwarding's Airfreight Security Partnership Award. It was offered in recognition of AA Cargo's pro...
  • Germany's railway industry suffers decline despite economic stimuli
    Germany's railway industry suffered a 23% drop in orders in H1/2009. The volume sank from EUR 6.1 billion in H1/2008 to EUR 4.7 billion this year. A massive fall in demand (44% com...
  • Port of Ghent joins European Federation of Inland Ports
    The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has welcomed the port of Ghent as a new member. Joining the EFIP represents a natural move for Daan Schalck, CEO of the port of Ghent...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Chinese panamax hijacked in Indian Ocean
  • Half of Chinese orders face delays
  • CMA-CGM will delay ship deliveries
  • Cash boost eases strain on CCNI

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Nichols Bros gets a new CEO
  • U.S. Marshal auctions off Hannah Marine fleet
  • Blount books excursion boat contract
  • ABS strengthens Government Operations office

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Anthony's inks 30 year lease for Port of Anacortes restaurant site
  • Canadian Prime Minister announces funds for Vancouver, BC Trade Area
  • Coast Guard, Canadian Navy holding maritime security drills
  • Recovery Act funds pay for Grays Harbor dredging project
  • Ship captain sentenced for pollution violations

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Owners snap up newbuilding order discounts at Asian yards
    More than $2bn in bulk carriers ordered in the last eight weeks, as distressed South Korean and Chinese shipyards drop prices 40%
  • Renewed call for safer ship breaking
    Seven fatal accidents reported in Bangladesh in four weeks
  • CCNI wins $61m equity investment
    Owners come to the rescue with charter reductions
  • Navios draws up $375m note offering
    Private bond offering for debt repayment and two capesize newbuildings
  • Unions reject STX Europe plans
    Training and redeployment programme turned down

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Quicker forwarding urged
    SLUGGISH customs authorities need to up their game to slash freight clearance times, a sector authority told delegates today in Lithuania
  • Croatia fails to win yard easing
    DAMIR Polancec, Croatia's economy minister, has failed to persuade EC commissioners to change the terms on which five of the country's loss-making yards might be sold
  • Spanish shipbuilding gains aid
    MADRID has approved a €65.8M ($98.13M) subsidy to aid Spanish shipbuilding
  • $1Bn boost for Brazil exports
    BOX CARRIERS and food exporters operating from Brazil are this week celebrating close to $1Bn in new contracts signed with importers at the German Anuga food trade fair in Cologne
  • Junk bonds are back
    NAVIOS Maritime Holdings disclosed today that it will sell $375M in notes, confirming recent banker speculation that shipping's junk bond market has now reopened

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Most ViewedCourt Protects Electronic Funds Transfers
  • DOT Approves Loan for Miami Port Tunnel
  • CN's Chicago Traffic Delays Increase
  • Kuehne + Nagel to Partner with Hilti
  • New York's Bloomberg Backs Employee Mandate for Port Drivers
  • LA-LB Port Volumes Contract in September
  • Vietnam to Launch First Cargo Airline
  • Pirates Take Chinese Bulk Carrier
  • FedEx Expands French Hub
  • CMA CGM Aims to Delay 49 Ship Deliveries
  • Evergreen to Order 100 Ships, Founder Says
  • Dockworkers Suspend Strike at Port of Piraeus

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Piraeus dockers return pending 'radical revisions' to Cosco concession
  • Bunker costs soar on weak dollar
  • Hijacked PIL boxship joins Somali captives
  • OPDR to call at Motril
  • New Chinese law requiring liners to register rates sparks concern

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Yard to be leased
    Petobras reportedly plans to lease the former Ishibras shipyard for 20 years, pumping in $80m worth of investments.
  • Eisa's new yard
    Synergy Group is set to build new $876m facility, Estaleiro Eisa de Alagoas, in north-eastern Brazil.
  • 'Dire straits'
    Claiming the offshore vessel owner is in financial crisis, Christen Sveaas once again demands board seats at Trico Marine Services.
  • Drill consolidator?
    US listing by John Fredriksen's Seadrill is likely to lead to a wave of drilling sector consolidation, analyst says.
  • 'You lied'
    Finger pointed at former Sovcomflot CFO Igor Borisenko in London court over ship sales to Greece's Primal Tankers.
  • Deep sea strike
    Pirates' hit on Cosco bulker 700km out to sea sets a new benchmark, officials say.
  • Out goes Cresty
    But Canfornav still hoping to take delivery of remaining Jiangsu Eastern newbuildings after first ship refused.
  • Dubious dates
    Judge and barrister grill Igor Borisenko on dates of important meetings which "cannot be reconciled."
  • Third tanker cut
    Delivery delays put pay to another Stolt-Nielsen newbuilding at SLS.
  • Hong Kong slips
    Container traffic falls in September at Hong Kong container ports after three months of improvement.
  • Panamax pinched
    Cosco bulker hijacked by pirates off Somalia, military sources say.
  • Let's list again
    Oslo-listed Dockwise lines up Amsterdam float as part of wider fundraising effort.
  • Notes for Navios
    NYSE-listed Navios, led by Angeliki Frangou, lines up $375m notes issue to pay for capesize pair.
  • Cash needed
    US businessman Steve Rodrigues has new plan to restore historic art-deco ferry Kalakala, but still short of funds.
  • Southern spat
    Owner of troubled Australian ro-ro Matthew Flinders faces court action over unpaid office rent.
  • Creditor support
    Over 95% of creditors backing new Zim rescue package involving deferred debt payments and $100m safety net, Israel Corp says.
  • KLC cancels
    South Korean bulker owner scraps overseas bond sale and aims for domestic fundraising instead.
  • Loss revealed
    CMA CGM boss Rodolphe Saade said his container line plunged $515m into the red in first half.
  • Lining up cash
    Offshore shipowner Acergy clinches $500m of work installing pipelines off Nigeria.
  • Over - for now
    Piraeus dockworkers suspend strike after government agrees to renegotiate Cosco deal.
  • Ice cool
    German cruiseship's manoeuvre between two icebergs off Greenland to be probed.
  • Eyeing top spot
    Evergreen founder Chang Yung-Fa lines up 100 vessel order in 2010 as he plans to build the world's leading container line during his lifetime.
  • Fake IMO mystery
    Canadian authorities stumped as ship of "unknown origins" with suspected refugees seized near Vancouver.
  • Bulker boost
    Eships of Abu Dhabi wins three-year deal to carry 1m tonnes of aluminium oxide.
  • Double trouble
    Timber and containers lost overboard from two cargoships in strong winds off the Netherlands.
  • Ill wind
    Princess Cruises vessel lists briefly after being battered by gales in the Atlantic.
  • Fruitful third
    Andre Goedee's Dockwise sees its bottom line double in the third quarter despite dip in oil & gas transport market.
  • TMT scraps again
    Nobu Su sends another VLCC to the breakers, but prices have come off the boil in the past month.
  • Arklow misfortune
    Cargoship Arklow Fortune grounds off Netherlands after machine room fire.
  • Down again
    Suez Canal revenues and cargo volumes falls once more during September.
  • Delivery delays
    The head of Clarkson Research, Dr Martin Stopford, points to a significant delay in deliveries.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • UASC commits to vessel order, East Coast trade
  • Zim to raise U.S. export rates
  • Hapag-Lloyd increasing transatlantic rates
  • New York, Newark seek local port truck regulation
  • Long Beach delays truck fee collection change
  • Piraeus strike resolved, says COSCO Pacific

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Finnish minister recommends shipyard aid
    Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Mauri Pekkanen says that 14,000 job might be in danger as early as by the end of next year if Finnish shipbuilding does not secure
  • Greek master handed 10-month jail sentence
    Panagiotis Lekkas, the captain of the 71,000 DWT bulk carrier Theotokos, built in 1984, has been handed a 10-month jail sentence by a federal court in New Orleans. Lekkas

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 19, 2009
  • Prices start week firm across Europe
    Demand low in Hamburg.
  • Russia welcomes prospects for North East passage
    Murmansk aims to become hub port.
  • Fujairah prices firm in quiet market
  • Aegean takes delivery of newbuild for Trinidad
    Seeks to 'drive future sales volumes in this growing market'.
  • Tanker 'flat rates' set for record decrease
    Falling bunker costs behind predicted drop in 2010 Worldscale tanker freight rates.
  • Rotterdam reports jump in oil product throughput
    All other types of cargo throughput fell sharply in first nine months of 2009.
  • ECA would make Seaway 'uncompetitive'
    Sulphur regulations are 'a threat to the economics of shipping on the Great Lakes'.
  • Japan's bunker prices soar on tight supplies
    Bunker prices in other key Asian ports also firmed on Monday.
  • Court overrules 'Rule B' decision
    Electronic fund transfers are not attachable assets under Rule B, says US Appeals Court.
  • Hong Kong September box traffic falls 20%
    Third-quarter volumes, however, rose on improvements in July and August.
  • DryShips appoints former Aegean CFO
    Appointment to take effect from November 1.
  • Evergreen eyes 100 container ships in 2010
    To expand fleet as global financial crisis 'coming to an end', its founder says.
  • APM reducing CO2 emissions by 15% per TEU
    Aiming for 14.96 kg of CO2 emissions per TEU handled by 2012.
  • Busan port continues to study cold ironing plans
    Port investigates feasibility of building cold ironing facilities for large container ships.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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"
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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."
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
SHIPYARDS
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
PORTS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
LEGISLATION
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
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
CRUISES
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
CRUISES
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
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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%
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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%
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
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
SHIPPING
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
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
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.
COMPANIES
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
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
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
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
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
LOGISTICS
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
LOGISTICS
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.
OFFSHORE
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
SHIPPING
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
PORTS
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
SAFETY & SECURITY
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
COMPANIES
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
ASSOCIATIONS
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
CRUISES
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.
SHIPPING
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MEETINGS
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
OFFSHORE
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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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