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October 23, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine insurers' loss ratio seen spiking in 2009
    Marine insurers' claims losses relative to total earned premiums are set to soar in 2009 because of piracy and the slump in global trade values, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said.
  • Ships, planes should cut emissions: EU
    The European Union has proposed that the shipping and airline industries reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 20 per cent over the next decade as part of any new United Nations accord to fight global warming.
  • Piracy: China mulls military rescue
    China has not ruled out military action to rescue the crew of a coal ship hijacked by Somali pirates, although it is also pursuing negotiations, a Chinese military spokesman said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Full-year US imports hit five-year low at 1.7 million TEU
  • Hong Kong August exports fall 16pc, imports down 7.4pc
  • Maersk adds Agadir, Helsingborg to Morocco-north Europe service
  • China box ports register strong growth in September
  • PIL, Wan Hai to buy slots from Cosco on Asia-Europe service
  • Battered Tacoma port chief Tim Farrell steps down
  • New South African carrier to enter foray in December
  • Executive Council okays Hong Kong-Guangzhou rapid rail
  • Continental posts US$18 million third quarter loss
  • FedEx noon delivery gets items to Shanghai 6 hours sooner
  • Yantai launches first all-cargo flight to Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
  • High inland transport costs making iron ore exports dearer, says Dr Jose Paul
  • Shipping horizon brightening
  • Baltic Exchange's sea freight index rises after 2 months
  • ShipServ strengthens ties with ISSA for benefit of maritime suppliers
  • DB Schenker joins INTTRA to develop eInvoice platform
  • Allcargo organises seminar on safe freight packaging in Chennai
  • Duty-free sugar import allowed till Dec. 2010
  • Edible oil flooding in
  • Mandatory catch certification deadline may land seafood exporters in hot water
  • MPEDA & SEAI to hold seafood fair in Feb. 2010
  • Exim Bank extends $ 100-m LoC for Syria
  • Dumping duty sought on Chinese power gear
  • Fieo chief seeks sops to take shine off Chinese goods
  • Despite slowdown, Singapore port thrives on bunker sales
  • September slump leaves Los Angeles, Long Beach ports in the dumps
  • E.Coast Rly zips past H1 cargo target
  • Appetite for investments back, finds survey
  • Textile Ministry eyes European FDI
  • Meet at BCC&I on IFRS today

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 21, 2009
  • London Gatwick airport sold, new runway expected
    BAA has sold London Gatwick airport for GBP 1.5 billion to Global Infrastructure Partners, an investment fund that also owns London City Airport, according to British media reports...
  • Evergreen Line adjusts Far East-Europe rates
    Evergreen Line is set to restore westbound rates between the Far East/Indian Subcontinent and Europe/the Mediterranean. Demand has been stronger than anticipated here in October an...
  • Fellestransport and Greencarrier Norway to merge activities
    Norwegian freight forwarder Fellestransport is set to merge its activities with Greencarrier Norway and trade under the Greencarrier name from 1 November. All Fellestransport staff...
  • New Leica and Geodis Logistics partnership in Germany
    The German company Leica Camera is set to start storing its entire range of products centrally with logistics service provider Geodis Logistics from next month. Geodis Logistics wi...
  • LGI attains AEO-F certification
    The German logistics service provider LGI Logistics Group International, which is part of the Willi-Betz group, says it has become one of the first logistics service providers in G...
  • Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan establishing new rail tracks
    Kazakhstan has started building a new railway line along the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, which will create additional direct links between Kazakhstan and central Russian regi...
  • DCT Gdansk improves throughput
    The Deepwater Container Terminal Gdansk (Poland) celebrated its second anniversary on 1 October. The centre has been able to continuously improve its throughput figures so far. It ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Pirates hijack handy bulker
  • LR benefits from currency deals
  • Shipping key source of HK air pollution
  • Evergreen takes Norasia slots

Marine Logweb site
  • Pirates seize another bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Flood woes have Port of Seattle declaring emergency for Sea-Tac Airport
  • The New World Alliance carriers plan changes in Transatlantic trades
  • Shipper pleads guilty in pollution discharge case
  • Monthly Port Tracker report pushes 2009 box predition up
  • Crowley taps EZ Shipping as liner agent in Tortola

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Contenemar teetering on edge of collapse
    Group is plagued by a litany of problems over unpaid bills believed to run into tens of millions of euros
  • Economou eyes up opportunities outside dry bulk
    Keeping a watch on tanker and container sectors
  • Ignazio Messina to install armed guards on vessels
    Move follows attacks on two of the company's vessels
  • Nerion emerges as lifeline for Hellenic Yards
    Notifies stock exchange of interest in ailing shipbuilder
  • DnB Nor warns on loan write downs
    Outlook for shipping sector remains hazy

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Freed captain wants payout
    A CROATIAN master who spent 17 months in a Greek prison will seek compensation from Athens for wrongful imprisonment, his lawyer said today
  • Bulker hijacked off Seychelles
    SOMALI pirates were repulsed in one attack, but other attackers succeeded in a second this morning
  • Japan ship exports at a trickle
    JAPAN'S shipbuilders signed contracts for just six ships for export in September
  • Pressure mounts in Philly
    AMERICAN Shipping, the owner of tankers built at Aker Philadelphia, has cited progress in efforts to finance two shuttle tanker newbuildings
  • Air attack on spill off Galveston
    AIRCRAFT were deployed today to spread dispersants over a Gulf of Mexico oil slick from a tanker leak 40 miles off Galveston

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Maersk to Stay in Charleston
  • Supply Chain Plans 'Coming Off Shelf': ProLogis
  • BNSF Nets $488 Million, Down 30 Percent
  • Speed Up FAST Lanes at Border, Trucker Tells Congress
  • Transport Industry Eyes Academic Research
  • Port of Long Beach Defends ATA Settlement
  • Rail Recovery Slows its Pace in Late October
  • Box Imports Rising Slowly
  • Standard & Poor's Takes Swift Off CreditWatch List
  • Evergreen, CSAV Enter Slot Agreement
  • DOT Just Says No to Medical Marijuana Use
  • Old Dominion Profit Falls 55 Percent
  • Low Demand, Excess Capacity Restrain LTL Pricing
  • FedEx Shifts Shanghai Delivery Schedule
  • AirBridge Cargo Launches Amsterdam-Tokyo Service
  • Leading Economic Index Climbs 1 Percent
  • Freighter Crashes in United Arab Emirates
  • UPS Profit Drops 43 Percent
  • Japan's Trade Surplus Balloons Six-Fold
  • Maersk to Open Logistics Center in Chengdu
  • Union Pacific Profit Falls 26 Percent to $517 Million
  • Planner Urges Infrastructure Development
  • Antwerp Box Traffic Falls 18.4 Percent
  • Knight Profit Slips but Volume Grows
  • United Reduces Losses
  • Forward Air Profit Sinks 69 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • USADA to introduce December GRI
  • APL's Eng calls for 'constructive dialogue'
  • INTTRA engages DB Schenker for eInvoicing
  • Piracy incidents sharply up
  • Santos Brasil installs three gantries despite volume fall

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • High interest
    Sovcomflot accountant tells court tanker sale and leaseback deals had effective interest rate four times that of conventional ship finance.
  • Resales cancelled
    Sales of two more Bocimar newbuildings fall through but CMB inks deal to take stake in Seacor-linked barge player.
  • 'Well protected'
    As it reports a slump in third-quarter profits, CMB feels ready to face even weaker bulker market.
  • Geared for slump
    Lloyd's Register logs a 38% jump in income as it prepares to take a hit from newbuilding cancellations and orderbook shrinkage.
  • OSG, Tsakos cut
    Cantor Fitzgerald lowers ratings on two US-listed tanker owners as tanker demand is inadequate to meet supply.
  • Exxon backs out
    SBM Offshore is looking for a new contract for the FPSO Falcon after ExxonMobil arm terminates contract.
  • Tough third
    CSDC warns of a 50% fall in full year profit after its third quarter bottom lines plunges 81%.
  • Jones Act effort
    GulfMark Offshore plans reorganisation to preserve US-citizen status under domestic shipping law.
  • Krymsk crash
    WebTV report shows the aftermath of a collision off Texas that led to a fuel oil spill.
  • Cutting again
    Danish giant Maersk Line chops one Med to south Asia service, as well as the TA3 loop from North America to Europe.
  • Credit constraint
    Sovcomflot finance executive warns that minutes of Russian tanker owner's governing body are false.
  • Drillers beat bets
    Two US rig and drillship owners post profit growth well above Wall Street estimates.
  • Al Khaliq seized
    Indian bulker with 26 crew identified as ship snatched, Italian ro-ro Jolly Rosso escapes.
  • Expanding east
    Phrixos Papachristidis-led Hellspont sets up Singapore wing to focus on offshore officer recruitment and chartering.
  • Keppel short
    Choo Chiau Beng-led shipyard group posts improved third quarter profit but is shy of market expectations.
  • Antwerp falls
    Belgian port handles 19% less cargo in first nine months of 2009.
  • More for MES
    Japanese shipbuilder raises annual profit forecast to 31 March, 2010
  • Losses cut
    Tanker owner American Shipping still hampered by finance costs, but nine-month deficit reduced as fleet grows.
  • Tanker refloated
    SCI products carrier grounded at Haldia in India after trying to avoid oncoming dredger.
  • Med tie-up
    Evergreen strikes slot-exchange deal with Norasia to boost European coverage.
  • Bargain hunt
    Essar boss says he wants to buy a couple of bulkers but won't be rushing into any deals.
  • Subsea splash
    Sven Rong's GC Rieber and a private equity partner plough $35m into a subsea joint venture.
  • Bulker in trouble
    Fears that ship may have fallen into Somali pirate hands on same day Italian ro-ro escapes.
  • Guilty
    Greece's Styga Compania Naviera fined $1m for "magic pipe" oil dumping from tanker Georgios M off the US.
  • Coal ship blocked
    Formosa Plastics bulker laden with coal prevented by activists from leaving Australian port.
  • Offshore to grow
    SCI's Umesh Grover says billions of dollars will be poured into India E&P over next few years.
  • Wartsila wobble
    Engine builder's shares on the ropes after its third quarter figures miss market forecasts.
  • Doubling up
    Singapore-based owner Tata NYK says growing Indian bulker business will help it double its fleet over the next three years.
  • Indian Zest
    Japanese firm Zest Shipmanagement looking to hire more Indian crew, managing director says.
  • Cabotage plea
    SCI's Sabyasachi Hajara says Indian government must do more to guarantee cargo volumes for domestic owners in downturn.
  • Paragon confirms
    Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner increases fixed rate coverage for 2010 and 2011 with new charter.
  • Wartsila woes
    Engine builder sees signs of stability as third quarter pre-tax profits are largely unchanged from a year ago.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • CSAV, Evergreen swap Asia/Med/Black Sea slots
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises West Med/Montreal rates
  • Wilh. Wilhelmsen issues bond in favorable market
  • UPS profit off 43%
  • Arkansas Best CEO Davidson to retire
  • UP revenues down for all commodities
  • Hub hit by declining revenue
  • C.H. Robinson reports profit increase
  • Hand sanitizer imports clean up
  • OHL hires former Sony supply chain executive
  • Panalpina: Volume way down through 3 quarters
  • Port Tracker: First U.S. imports rise in February

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Finnlines to start up Ropax service to Rostock
    Finnlines will start up a service to Rostock with Star class Ropax vessels. The ships currently sailing from Helsinki via Gdynia to Travem'nde will instead have Rostock as their German
  • Piracy at historic levels
    A total of 306 piracy incidents were reported to the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre in the first nine months of 2009 ' the figures have already surpassed the total number of
  • EU gets tough on ship dismantling
    The EU environment ministers have adopted the Council's conclusions regarding the Commission Strategy on Ship Recycling. This could lead to a legislative proposal to ensure that ships with a strong
  • EU gives IMO another year
    At the Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, Greece, Cyprus and Malta convinced the EU Council of Environment ministers to agree that all work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 22, 2009
  • Japan's environmental ship of the future
    MOL focus on possibilities of environmental technology in their 10th Environment and Social Report.
  • NOAA system reduces fuel consumption, increases safety
    Providing information on tides and winds on the lower Mississippi River.
  • Bunker prices rebound in Rotterdam
  • Firm prices in Fujairah and Durban
    Weak demand in Fujairah and tight avails seen in Suez.
  • Ample supplies in Fujairah bunker market
    Prices in the Middle East hub competitive against Singapore.
  • Newspaper calls for 'vigilance' against bunker 'black sheep'
    Integrity 'key' to Singapore's bunker success.
  • Gibraltar sees 'surge' in bunker demand
    Volumes up 30% in six months to October.
  • Singapore 380 cSt at one-year high
    Bunker prices in other key Asian were also firming.
  • Shipping giant aims for 20% reduction in fuel use
    Maersk line wants latest target to be met by 2012.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at seven-week high
    Stocks of middle distillates, however, fell to a three-week low.
  • Maersk Line removes one of three trans-Atlantic services
    Capacity reductions 'necessary' due to lower demand, senior director says.
  • Aegean Marine gets 'buy' rating
    Analyst believes the company will double its earnings growth in the next two years.
  • 'Virtual Arrival' initiative to cut fuel use and emissions
    Pilot voyages by Maersk and BP saw bunker savings as high as 21.5%.
  • Singapore prepares to accede to AFS Convention
    Anti-Fouling Systems Convention bans TBT.
  • Early 2010 launch for Singapore 380 cSt futures contract
    SGX 'fine-tuning contract mechanisms'.

›››File
FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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