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January 21, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts 3rd straight decline
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a third consecutive decline on weaker demand and slower activity before the Chinese New Year holidays.
  • Parents of captured Ukrainian sailors seek help
    The parents of Ukrainian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship carrying a vast horde of weapons have told AFP they want humanitarian groups to help the sailors suffering 'horrible' conditions.
  • Chinese navy deterring pirate attacks
    Chinese naval vessels have so far carried out six escort missions for 16 ships in the pirate-ridden waters off the Somalian coast as up to 8am yesterday, Xinhua news agency quoted a Chinese military spokesman as saying yesterday.
  • Newcastle Port ship queue slumps
  • Jurong Port thriving as multi-purpose gateway to region
  • Greek shipping magnate released by kidnappers
  • Gladstone Port works to cost less
Strait Talk
  • Downturn presents opportunities
    I SUPPOSE it would be impossible to prepare shipping accounts for 102 years and not pick up a thing or two about the cyclical nature of shipping - and how astute owners make money in downturns.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index posts 3rd straight decline
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted a third consecutive decline on weaker demand and slower activity before the Chinese New Year holidays.
  • Parents of captured Ukrainian sailors seek help
    The parents of Ukrainian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates on a ship carrying a vast horde of weapons have told AFP they want humanitarian groups to help the sailors suffering 'horrible' conditions.
  • Chinese navy deterring pirate attacks
    Chinese naval vessels have so far carried out six escort missions for 16 ships in the pirate-ridden waters off the Somalian coast as up to 8am yesterday, Xinhua news agency quoted a Chinese military spokesman as saying yesterday.
  • Newcastle Port ship queue slumps
  • Jurong Port thriving as multi-purpose gateway to region
  • Greek shipping magnate released by kidnappers
  • Gladstone Port works to cost less
Strait Talk
  • Downturn presents opportunities
    I SUPPOSE it would be impossible to prepare shipping accounts for 102 years and not pick up a thing or two about the cyclical nature of shipping - and how astute owners make money in downturns.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL drops China-South America plan, revises PIL joint loop instead
  • US Customs says total container traffic falls 4.7pc in 2008
  • US Chamber urges China and Obama to back free trade
  • Freightgate's new Compliance-Trek software geared to 10+2
  • Orient Shipping offers weekly Kelang, Singapore, Chittagong feeder
  • Canadian trade confidence falls as domestic demand slackens
  • Half IATA respondents predict further declines in 2009
  • Huntsville Airport's air cargo drops 24.3pc in November
  • BIFA welcomes decision to build third Heathrow runway

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Sahil freight set to raise profile at CTL IMEX
  • GE Shipping ends deal to sell Supramax
  • GL moves into new more spacious office in city
  • Worst over for Asias box trade says JP Morgans analyst
  • SCI to launch direct service ex-JNP to Red Sea ports
  • KoPT locates 2 new sites for cargo handling
  • Major Ports throughput just a shade better
  • Sarma assures KPCHAA of prompt redressal of trade woes
  • PSUs offer to invest Rs. 1.5 lakh cr. in Gujarat
  • Nath hopeful of FDI piercing $30 bn in 2008-09
  • Mandelson reposes faith in FTA with India to overcome crisis
  • PMO to discuss exporters' problems at trade bodies meet today
  • More fiscal measures likely during vote-on-account in February
  • Service providers advised to latch on to lifeline of World Bank Projects

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 19, 2009
  • Leipzig/Halle now third biggest cargo hub
    For the first time in its history, Leipzig/Halle airport, part of Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding, handled almost 450,000 t of cargo and thus became the third largest logi...
  • Röhlig invests on the Indian subcontinent
    The Bremen (DE)-based freight forwarding company Röhlig & Co is taking another crucial step to expanding its international network. By acquiring a 50% shareholding in the Indian fr...
  • Liter building class A logistics platform in Rostov-on-Don
    The Moscow-based Russian logistics company Liter is planning to construct the Liter Don class A logistics centre on the M4 arterial road 15 km from Rostov, in the district of Aksay...
  • TNT signs logistics deal with Bristan Group in UK
    The Dutch mail service provider TNT is joining forces with Tamworth, West Midlands (UK)-based Bristan Group to help the bathroom supplier provide a first-class next-day-before-noon...
  • TWIC checks made in Miami
    The coast guard in Miami FL (USA) recently conducted spot checks at 38 facilities to assess compliance with the mandatory Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)...
  • Australia investing in rail freight
    Australia's government said it will spend AUD 1.2 billion (USD 830 million) upgrading the country's rail network to facilitate rising demand for rail freight services. The investme...
  • MOL amending Asia to east coast South America service
    The Tokyo-based Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has amended its Asia-east coast South America Service (CSW). The sailing will make an additional call at W/...
  • Finnlines increasing capacity in German and Russian traffic
    Helsinki (Finland)-headquartered Finnlines, one of the largest European shipping companies, will put a fourth Star class vessel - the "Nordlink" into service on the line between Fi...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • FFAs up in 2008 but tumble in Q4
  • Panagopoulos freed by kidnappers
  • Timber "slick" in Channel
  • Indian newbuildings prompt new GL office
  • Maersk seals Bromstrom deal

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Matson Navigation to cut 60 jobs
  • New Robert Allan ASD tug class
  • Davie Yards client loses credit line
  • Management changes at OSG
  • Kidnappers release Panagopoulos
  • Tighter security for ships from Venezuela

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • MSC Napoli inquiry calls for land-based Sosrep
    REPORT urges creation of new post to co-ordinate shoreside teams responding to a maritime emergency.
  • Local authority to release MSC Napoli findings
  • VLCC spot market faces trouble
    SPOT rates for very large crude carriers are projected to take a severe beating in the coming months.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • 'Contango hangover' feared
    THE VLCC market has been buoyed by floating storage charters, but there could be fallout when the 'contango' oil trade unwinds, warned Dahlman Rose analyst Omar Nokta
  • 'New Panamax' defined
    RESPONDING to shipping queries on maximum vessel size for the future locks, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has issued precise details on dimensions for the next era of Panamax ships
  • Charleston boss bows out
    LONG-TIME Port of Charleston director Bernard Groseclose resigned earlier today, shocking the port staff and the local maritime community
  • OSG's Whitworth resigns
    OVERSEAS Shipholding Group has announced a flurry of management changes "effective immediately" and confirmed that Jonathan Whitworth, who previously oversaw the company's US-flag interests, has resigned
  • Indian refiner turns to spot
    MANGALORE Refinery and Petrochemicals is set to export diesel via spot tenders as a term deal to supply Iran has not been renewed, reports Reuters today
  • FFA trades downshift
    FORWARD Freight Agreement trading fell sharply in 4Q08 and shifted dramatically towards cleared versus over-the-counter contracts, according to the Baltic Exchange
  • Suez reports box traffic growth
    SUEZ CANAL Container Terminal has reported a 34% growth in 2008

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • South Carolina ports chief steps down
    South Carolina State Ports Authority CEO Bernard Groseclose (left) resigns, replaced by board member John F. Hassell
  • Security upgraded for ships arriving from Venezuela
  • Ship grounds near Baltimore
  • Obama seen as key to new global trade agreement
  • BNSF launches Seattle-Tacoma express box service
  • Cargotec warns on profit
  • Cargo to hit Air France net
  • Renewal slated for BNSF southeast intermodal line
  • Japan ship orders sink
  • Alitalia cargo sale near
  • Hanjin lets Algeciras pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Clandestine Auckland move infuriates Tauranga
  • British Columbia port talks continue
  • MSC Rhone still aground at Lagos
  • Bulcon pulls all services after 'devastating' results
  • APL secures STP-plus status

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Excel nixes supra
    Stamatis Molaris-led bulker owner cancels deal to buy the Medi Cebu with $7.25m payment and company shares.
  • VLCCs lift Euronav
    Fourth quarter flips to a profit as Belgian tanker owner closes books on record year.
  • OSG shuffles posts
    Among the changes, OSG America chief executive steps down as CFO Myles Itkin takes his place.
  • Ro-ro chopped
    Spain's Acciona Trasmediterranea cancels one of three ro-ros on order at Navantia shipyard.
  • BC scores loan
    Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries signs up for $85.4m loan with German export bank KfW Bankengruppe.
  • CSL ship freed
    Canadian owned panamax is re-floated in the Chesapeake Bay after cargo of iron ore removed.
  • Panagopoulos free
    Greek shipping stalwart reportedly released after a week in captivity. No word on ransom payment.
  • Rio cuts again
    Over 1,000 more jobs to go at mining giant Rio Tinto which is selling a Chinese joint venture and closing smelters.
  • Maersk bags 96%
    Danish shipping giant emerges from offer for products tanker player Brostrom with all but 3.8% of the company.
  • Rates 'to stay low'
    Weak boxship rates "likely to continue" and dry-bulk market "to remain depressed", Alvin Cheng-led PST warns.
  • Tanker caution
    US investment bank Dahlman Rose cuts NAT and Teekay stock from Buy to Hold as long-term spot market looks weaker.
  • Banks pulled out
    C&Heavy Industries has lost the support of the Korean Federation of Banks as it completes first round of emergency review.
  • Trio seized
    Indonesian patrols detain two tankers and a cargoship lacking proper documents, crew certificates.
  • Lindo at risk?
    Report claims AP Moller-Maersk considering closure or change of strategy at loss-making Danish shipyard.
  • Protector for NEMI
    Norwegian insurance group set to buy marine underwriter after rejection by US suitor.
  • Loan chopped
    Norwegian bank DnB NOR has withdrawn a $200m loan from Cecon amid accusations of a breach of covenants.
  • Timber threat
    MCA keeping close eye on 'wood slick' from Fesco ship which could litter UK shore tomorrow.
  • Futures brighter
    Baltic Exchange figures show FFA volumes grew up to 15% in 2008, but final quarter sees decline.
  • BC chops
    Canadian ferry owner culling 25 jobs from management ranks as passenger numbers fall.
  • Port plea
    DFDS Lisco asks Lithuania's Klaipeda to cut port fees as it seeks to slash costs.
  • Swire gets heavy
    UK group launches heavy-lift cargo run between US and Middle East with two multipurposes.
  • Hanwha to quit?
    Analysts expecting Korean group to give up fight to buy Daewoo Shipbuilding due to credit crunch.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Report: Idle boxships near 750,000 TEUs
  • Korean ship to join Somalia anti-piracy force
  • BIMCO piracy seminar focus: be prepared
  • Groups call for more big trucks in Europe
  • Partnership buys Smokey Point Distributing
  • "Risk-based" Hawaiian produce rules
  • AAFA offers product safety seminars
  • Encompass adds CFO
  • Groseclose resigns as S.C. ports chief
  • FMC argues place in SoCal ports truck case
  • Oakland solicits bids for old army base

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Greek magnate freed
    One of Greece's most successful shipowners since the days of Onassis, Pericles Panagopoulos, have been freed by his kidnappers, Reuters reports. Pericles Panagopoulos was kidnapped on January 12, outside his house in Kavouri near Athens by three armed men. No ...
  • MISC halves order in Korea
    The world's largest LNG-carrier, Malaysian MISC, has cut its order of eight 45,000 DWT chemical tankers from Korean SLS shipbuildning down to four vessels. The cost for the eight tankers was reported at USD 430 million in 2007 when ...
  • Another StandardFlex unit to Lithuania
    The Danish naval patrol vessel Lommen will be handed over to the Lithuanian navy as the third of the Flyvefisken-class vessels. Lommen has been laid up for several years at the Naval base in Kors'r and will sail to ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 20, 2009
  • Fuel rebates as prices soften
    Canadian ferry company predicts no further fuel surcharges for 2009.
  • Scarcity of low-sulphur fuel predicted
    Ships could be forced to bunker elsewhere, says study.
  • European bunker market dips
    Piraeus and Gibraltar sees double digit falls
  • ENOC returning to Fujairah bunker market
    Sources say deliveries ready to start 'soon'.
  • More ships likely to be 'parked'
    Operator profits 'unlikely to fall' further, in part because of cheaper bunkers.
  • Russian rail giant in deal with Transbunker
    Vanino refinery will be sent 35,000 mt of oil this month.
  • Singapore/Hong Kong bunker prices plunge
    Bunkers dragged down by cargo values, traders say.
  • Chimbusco inks contract with Tianjin Port
    New joint venture gives Chimbusco larger marketing network in China.
  • Oil prices could rebound later this year
    Goldman Sachs analyst predicts crude oil at $65 a barrel oil in the fourth quarter.
  • Fujairah imposes maximum stay at offshore anchorage
    Vessels exceeding allowed time period will be charged in effort to reduce congestion.
  • Japan's bonded sales slip in November
    Sales fell year-on-year due to the economic slowdown.
  • Barge to be suspended in Taiwanese port
    Bunker deliveries via barge suspended for first half of February.

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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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