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March 24, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index seen stagnating in next quarter
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of world trade, will stagnate in the next three months after what is likely to be a record quarter as annual talks over iron-ore prices stall demand, a survey showed.
  • Somali pirates fire grenades at Japanese, Greek, HK ships
    Pirates fired rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons at Japanese, Greek and Hong Kong cargo ships off the coast of Somalia but fled after the ships took evasive manoeuvres, officials said yesterday.
  • February Suez Canal takings fall
    Egypt's Suez Canal revenues dipped 26 per cent to US$301.8 million last month, compared to US$407.7 million a year ago, and down from US$332.4 million in January, the Suez Canal Authority said yesterday.
  • German stimulus spending flows to inland waterway
  • Shares of China yards go limit up

Sched Netweb site
  • Grand Alliance's Asia/Europe routes bypass Suez for Cape of Good Hope
  • Evergreen and Wan Hai slot-swap on intra-Asia routes
  • Logwin, Wikestrom & Krogius to operate logistics hub in Shanghai
  • Box traffic slows in February at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
  • Australian scientists unveil system to test X-ray box scanners
  • Port of Karachi undergoes modernisation, expansion
  • Box handling charges to rise in Pakistan
  • China Cargo Airlines launches Yantai to North America all-cargo service
  • SATS to lure more cargo airlines to Senai Airport
  • FedEx cargo plane crashes after battling with strong winds

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MISC unveils new, bigger & better Halal Express Service
  • Global supply chain management major, PPG strikes strategic alliance with freight forwarder, ACLA
  • Tanker glut pulls down LNG charter rates
  • Samudera Shipping's vessel on NKX service calls at GTI
  • Bulky rally heralds good times ahead in shipping
  • Faulty dredgers, trawlers & other vessels wind up for repairs at Colombo Dockyard PLC
  • ccni, Hamburg S'd & msc slash Asia-WCSA service capacity
  • NYK, "K" Line, PIL & Hyundai to launch Far East-ECSA service
  • Zim to rationalise Med.-ECSA coverage
  • NOL bids APL Logistics President bon voyage
  • TSA lines call for sustainable rates to avoid 'potential catastrophe'
  • DP WORLD assumes charge of 30-yr operating concession at Port of Algiers, creating dp World Djazair
  • Port of Hamburg scripts success story in inland waterway transport
  • Matson to expand CLX service to include Xiamen
  • Hamburg Süd's new service calls at Xiamen
  • CMA CGM (America) enhances Timothy Ring's portfolio
  • Guangxi port capacity reaches 131 m
  • Ying Kou Port Group plans to build new ports this year
  • Germanischer Lloyd receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
  • Japanese investors prefer India after China
  • More coal imports seen on horizon
  • Provisional anti-dumping duty imposed on flax fabrics from China & Hong Kong
  • Kandla Port races past 70 m tonnes 11 days before fiscal ends
  • British port investors & developers offer India wealth of expertise
  • GSEC Ltd's Customs clearance facility at Ahmedabad ACC inaugurated
  • Imports of sensitive items up by 33 pc
  • EEPC India (WR) seeks helping hand from govt in export endeavour
  • Stimulus packages will benefit MSMEs the most-CII poll
  • Former IMF chief all praise for India's financial measures
  • RBI draws up contingency plans to tackle financial crisis
  • Exporters lose by erring on slide of rupee
  • Poll panel allows MoF to announce 4 Japan-aided projects

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 20, 2009
  • Swiss reports favourable 2008 result
    Swiss International Air Lines (the group) achieved earnings before interest and taxes of CHF 507 million in 2008, a 6.5% decline on the prior-year result. Total income from operati...
  • Qatar announces new destinations
    Qatar Airways will add new routes and raise frequencies in the next nine months. Sydney and Melbourne are the two Australian destinations that are to be offered by December at...
  • Aeroflot Cargo certified to carry pets
    Aeroflot Cargo was certified to carry pets (dogs, cats and polecats) from Moscow to London under the PETS scheme on 12 March. The certificate was issued by the UK's ...
  • Gate Terminal expands activities
    Gate Terminal BV, a joint venture between NV Nederlandse Gasunie and Koninklijke Vopak NV, has signed a EUR 136 million senior financing agreement with the European Investment Bank...
  • Geodis buys two Giraud International business units
    The French logistics group Geodis has confirmed its intention to acquire Giraud International's Iron & Steel business unit and Central & Eastern European area division. The transac...
  • Venezuelan military seizes airport control
    Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez has ordered the military to take over the country's airports to gain control of installations run by opposition-held local governments. This comes...
  • DSV and ThorShip ink new contract
    DSV Air & Sea Holding A/S (DSV) and Thor Shipping Ltd (ThorShip) have signed a new contract that will take effect on 1 May. The partnership opens up new possibilities for both side...
  • German maritime shipping grew by only 1.8% in 2008
    German sea freight throughput in 2008 did not reach the high rate of growth of the previous year. Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) in Wiesbaden has issued ...
  • Sea Terminal Sassnitz ships first containers to Finland
    Sea Terminal Sassnitz GmbH & Co KG shipped its first 28 40-foot containers from its site in Mukran (Germany) to Finland in mid-March. The consignment consisted of machines and...
  • Port of Le Havre reorganises management
    The French port of Le Havre will be managed by an executive board with a supervisory board in future. The top executives of Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH) will also be able to...
  • Deutsche Post DHL launches SmartTruck pilot project in Berlin
    Deutsche Post DHL has presented its SmartTruck pilot project in Berlin. Two delivery vehicles fitted with dynamic route planning software will operate along routes in the down...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Navy awards LCS contract, but doesn't disclose price
  • Siem and Kleven agree two AHTS cancelations
  • Car carrier escapes pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Port of Seattle continues to hold off on rail corridor deal
  • LCL announces completion of deal for freight forwarder
  • Coast Guard cutter nabs marijuana smuggling boat
  • Mitsui auto carrier outruns Somalia pirates
  • Trucking group wins ruling in LA/Long Beach lawsuit

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Suez Canal February revenues fall by a quarter
    REVENUE and traffic levels last month both fell by around 25% from February 2008.
  • CMA CGM hits back at credit rating agencies
    VEGA paper comes under scrutiny as its ratings drop.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Breakers win Dhaka court reprieve
    BREAKERS in Bangladesh today won a reprieve from the country's Supreme Court, which overturned a lower court order to clean up their yards in two weeks or face closure
  • Prestige Three to face trial
    A SPANISH judge has ruled that three Greek officers charged after the 2002 Prestige sinking and oil spill should face trial
  • LA-LB to press fees despite ruling
    PORT OFFICIALS in Los Angeles and Long Beach are pledging to continue with a plan to reduce pollution with a truck replacement programme, despite losing a key court ruling
  • Car carrier escapes pirates
    PIRATES have attacked a Mitsui OSK vehicle carrier in the Gulf of Aden but failed to capture the vessel, MOL said today
  • Canada pipeline clears hurdle
    A PIPELINE that will deliver natural gas to the Canadian port of Kitimat for liquefaction and export to Asian markets has cleared a major regulatory hurdle

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Diesel Jumps 7.3 Cents to $2.09
  • WTO Head to Meet U.S. Trade Officials
  • TUI Closes on Sale of Hapag-Lloyd
  • Chairman of Maersk China Retires
  • French Ports Face Fresh Unrest
  • CMA CGM Hikes EPIC Rates
  • U.S. Share of Japanese Container Trade Drops
  • CMA CGM to Reshuffle All-Water Loops
  • U.S. Sends Solar Trade Mission to India
  • TWIC Day Goes Well at NY/NJ
  • Rail Groups Welcome Szabo to FRA
  • Indian Port Seeks Bids on Development
  • Hamburg Süd christens Argentine-built ship
  • MOL Ship Outruns Somali Pirates
  • CKYH Alliance Rationalizes East Coast Services
  • UPS Gets High Marks on Debt
  • Greenbrier-GE Railcar Talks Stalled
  • Tulsa Port Narrows Cargo Decline
  • FedEx Plane Crashes in Tokyo
  • NY/NJ Boxes Dropped Slightly in 2008
  • Deadline for TWIC cards in NY/NJ is Monday

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Oil price in the ascendancy
  • US appeals court rules against part of Clean Trucks
  • UK light dues: Fitzpatrick to meet with angry shipowners
  • CMA CGM's FAL service makes call in Djibouti
  • MOL car carrier shakes off heavily-armed pirates

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • OSG moves order
    Morten Arntzen-led owner reportedly moves incomplete newbuildings from Bender to VT Halter Marine.
  • Promising start
    Despite downturn in the shipping industry, CMA expects increase in attendance.
  • Where, oh where?
    Twenty years on from its notorious oil spill TradeWinds tracks down the Exxon Valdez and unmasks its new secret identity.
  • CMA begins
    TradeWinds WebTV takes you to the Connecticut Maritime Association's annual conference.
  • Siem shoots up
    Double newbuilding cancellation cuts shipowner's capex by nearly $190m, says CEO Terje Sorensen, sending its stock racing.
  • Antson quits
    Finnlines president and CEO Christer Antson resigns as director Emanuele Grimaldi steps in on temporary basis.
  • Armada ups bonus
    Insolvent Singapore charterer responds to creditor criticisms with offer to put increased share of future profit into bonus pool.
  • Brittany falls
    French ferry owner sees 2008 earnings slashed, but passenger numbers rise.
  • State shake-up
    PT Pal, Djakarta Lloyd on list of Indonesian companies to be restructured under state asset agency control.
  • Chemical collision
    Sinotrans boxship damaged after bash with chemical tanker off Japan.
  • CMA re-routing
    French liner giant CMA CGM cutting one service but joining Maersk in two new ones.
  • FreeSeas extends
    Greek owner takes $12,000 per day less to secure up to two months additional cover for handysize.
  • Drunk crew fined
    Master and crew member of German ship which grounded off Denmark fined for being intoxicated.
  • Outsourcing sauce
    Wrist Ship Supply has more on its plate after making play for vessel catering market.
  • Still building
    Kleven Marine will complete two anchor handlers cancelled today by Siem Offshore, managing director Stale Rasmussen says.
  • Spill search on
    No sign yet of 85 tonnes of fuel oil which spilled from US Navy ship after submarine hit.
  • Siem two crunched
    Siem Offshore slices AHTS brace to reduce its orderbook at Kleven Verft from 10 to eight.
  • Two more attacks
    US Navy arrests but quickly releases six suspected pirates as Dutch and Greek ships attacked.
  • Port in court
    India's ABG Infralogistics starts legal action after being excluded from bidding for new terminal at JNPT.
  • PGS swings axe
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led shipowner chops newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano after charterer pulled out.
  • Barge foul-up
    Clean-up launched as sewage vessel sinks in Southampton, causing big stink for residents.
  • MOL ship attacked
    Japanese-owned car carrier damaged after being sprayed with bullets by pirates off Somalia.
  • Scrap shock
    Demolition prices soften as shockwaves hit industry in wake of Bangladesh breaking shut-down.
  • Linde in lurch
    Dutch naphtha barge grounded in strong currents at Rheidt, Germany.
  • Lisco lucre
    DFDS-controlled Lithuanian ro-ro company pushes up 2008 profit by 41% due to ship sales.
  • Rights wrong
    BW Gas sells only 12% of new shares on offer in rights issue intended to boost balance sheet.
  • Bulker bags $31m
    Pacific Carriers panamax said to be sold to German buyers, but deal depends on long-term charter.
  • IUMI optimistic
    Marine underwriters see early signs that recession is leading to reduction in ship total losses.
  • Indian ship free
    Crew beaten up as vessel sailing to Mogadishu from

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • CKYH sets up eastbound round-the-world loop
  • CMA CGM on S&P's CreditWatch
  • MOL vessel evades pirates
  • Air cargo plummets for U.S. carriers
  • TSA mulls dogs for screening facilities
  • Two FedEx pilots die in Narita crash
  • GAO: Agencies must collaborate on seafood fraud
  • PPG, African forwarders in alliance
  • Schenker opens Vietnam logistics hub
  • Former Maersk vet joins NYK Logistics
  • New York container traffic fell in 2008

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Transprocon takes Swedish Navy to Somalia
    Transprocon, a company in the Imperial Shipping Group, has been appointed by the Swedish Navy to handle the transport of two corvettes and one support vessel to Somalia. "We have
  • Torm shareholder in financial trouble
    The Greek shipowner Gabriel Panayotides who controls the majority of the shares in Dampskibsselskabet Torm along with his son and his sister-in-law (through companies Beltest and Menfield), is
  • Container feeder aground with drunken crew
    The officers on the German-owned container feeder Karin Schepers were heavily intoxicated by alcohol, when the ship ran aground in Øresund on Sunday morning. The officer on duty fell
  • Fewer insurance claims in the wake of the crisis
    The economic crisis seems to have had a positive effect on the number of marine insurance claims. According to International Union of Marine Insurance, IUMI, the number of total losses
  • Korean shipyard goes bust
    According to local media, South Korean SNC Shipbuilding has filed for bankruptcy. The shipyard is not completed and no vessel has been delivered. The aim was to build bulkers up
  • First of four Turkish newbuildings delivered to Väderötank
    Väderötank in Grebbestad, on the Swedish west coast, has taken delivery of the first vessel of four 2,150 DWT product tankers from Selay Shipyard In Tuzla, Turkey. The vessel was
  • Liberia reaches 3,000 vessels
    The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry has now 3,000 vessels registered, Marinelog reports. The milestone was reached by the 105,400 DWT aframax tanker Ise Princess, operated by Tsakos Shipping & Trading


The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 23, 2009
  • Container line predicts 'protracted downturn'
    OOCL looks for savings in its bunker costs.
  • Europe: Bunker prices start week firm
    Rotterdam market very quiet Monday.
  • No signs of oil slick after Hormuz collision
    US 5th Fleet says bunker spill appears to have dispersed.
  • Car carrier sustains hull damage in pirate attack
    MOL vessel 'proceeding toward safer waters' after escaping pirates.
  • Russian oil major signs bunker supply deal
    Rosneft to help Russian fishing fleets become more competitive.
  • Asia: Bunker fuel prices mostly flat
    Marine gas oil prices firmed in line with gas oil cargo values.
  • Consort Bunkers not involved in Singapore corruption case
    Bunkerworld issues correction to news file for March 17 and 18.
  • GAC Bunker Fuels appoints new general manager
  • China's fuel oil output plunges
    Crude oil output also falling as domestic demand for oil products weakens.
  • IBME moves to bigger office
  • Steep fall in Fujairah bunker sales
    Monthly sales since January 2009 could have fallen by 30-40%.

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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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