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June 24, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Making a good port great
    IN today's high-tech world, the maritime industry is generally considered a laggard. But given the phenomenal growth in sea trade over the past decade, this is changing fast.
  • KL wants greater use of technology in fighting piracy
    More attention should be given to the role of technology in order to sustain the efforts towards combating security threats in the Strait of Malacca, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said.
  • Next yacht race to be more exciting: Volvo
    The next edition of the Volvo yacht race in 2011-2012 will be shorter and less costly and will have more entries, in order to be more competitive and hopefully more exciting for the public, organisers said on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Cautious optimism for shipping services
    SO, just how bad has the shipping services sector got? The answer, it seems, may well be, 'Not quite as bad as you may have thought'.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Making a good port great
    IN today's high-tech world, the maritime industry is generally considered a laggard. But given the phenomenal growth in sea trade over the past decade, this is changing fast.
  • KL wants greater use of technology in fighting piracy
    More attention should be given to the role of technology in order to sustain the efforts towards combating security threats in the Strait of Malacca, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said.
  • Next yacht race to be more exciting: Volvo
    The next edition of the Volvo yacht race in 2011-2012 will be shorter and less costly and will have more entries, in order to be more competitive and hopefully more exciting for the public, organisers said on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Cautious optimism for shipping services
    SO, just how bad has the shipping services sector got? The answer, it seems, may well be, 'Not quite as bad as you may have thought'.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk spurns shipping to invest in high yield oil, terminals
  • Swire drops trade lane after 100 years, ends Eastabout Round-the-World
  • SCI-MSC India-north Europe service calls at Hamburg
  • Finland's Containerships expands Mediterranean capacity
  • Chinese Rizhao port's throughput hit a record high in May
  • NCR appoints DHL to manage service parts Hong Kong hub
  • US International Trade Commission blames China for tyre dumping
  • Oakland to ban dirty trucks to cut diesel pollution
  • US textile makers blame duty dodgers sneaking in cheap yarn
  • DSV scraps plans to acquire DFDS over EU anti-trust probe
  • Far East-Med services cut 24pc in last year, not by half
  • ICBC earmarks US$3 billion to finance Tianjin's Airbus plant
  • China Eastern reportedly acquiring Shanghai Airlines in share swap
  • Qantas A330 flight hits turbulence between HK-Perth, injuring 7
  • Amerijet acquires central Asian companies SRX Transcontinental
  • Lufthansa, Deutsche Post expect difficulties in air cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM announces rate restoration on India/Pak & Europe trades
  • Cargotec unveils new brand strategy
  • Cargotec launches Kalmar UniQ'
  • Analysts sceptical of rapid brightening of box shipping scenario
  • CMA CGM offers upgraded service between Asia & MidEast
  • Sesa Goa to export 5 lakh tonnes of ore fines
  • Handicrafts body seeks ban on Chinese imports
  • Apeda to impose stricter quality norms for g'nut exports
  • FA & CAOs' key roles in port developments brought to fore
  • Hassan's ex-im trade convinced of NM Port as ideal gateway
  • DP World posts Capt. Anil Singh at helm of Subcontinent Region
  • Draft MPRAA 2009 finalised
  • AeroLogic begins operations
  • KPCHAA seeks streamlining of ship crew's visa verification norms
  • ...urges suspension of stamp duty on import consignments
  • Budget to please all-Montek
  • Smaller SEZs march ahead of bigger ones
  • MSME sector mainly dogged by funds constraints-Minister
  • Amidst global gloom, World Bank sees GDP growth of 8 pc in 2010
  • Talk on India, SA ties at IMC on June 29

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Germany's Paul Günther leasing firm files for bankruptcy
    Hamburg-based German company Paul Günther, a leading European container chassis leaser, has filed for bankruptcy, with the procedure expected to lead to the firm being restructured...
  • Sales figures up, operational result down for GLS
    The Amsterdam-based pan-European parcel, express and logistics service provider General Logistics Systems (GLS) improved its sales figures in 2008/2009 by 2.4% to EUR 1.8 billion, ...
  • EU funding Lithuanian logistics centre infrastructure work
    The EU is providing Lithuania with around LTL 220 million (approximately USD 90 million) from its cohesion fund for the infrastructure work in planned logistics centres in Vilnius,...
  • FedEx registers large loss in Q4
    The US CEP and logistics service provider FedEx made a big loss of USD 876 million in the fourth quarter (to the end of May), with revenues standing at USD 7.85 billion, down by 20...
  • FM Logistic opens FMCG facility in Poland
    The French contract logistics specialist FM Logistic recently opened a new 10,000 sqm fast-moving consumer goods logistics facility in Olszowa in the city of Ujazd (Poland), betwee...
  • K Line participating in ultra-deepwater drillship project
    Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsui & Co, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Japan Drilling (J4) have announced that J4 has agreed to participate in a project for an ultra-deepwater drill...
  • Hamburg Süd appoints new agency in Poland
    The company Safe Shipping will be taking over Hamburg Süd and Aliança's agency operations in Poland on 1 July. The agency has succeeded Morska Agencja Gdynia, with whom Hamburg S'd...
  • Maersk increases Asia-New Zealand rates
    Maersk Line recently increased rates on services from northeastern and Southeast Asia to New Zealand, including links from South Korea, Russia, PRC, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, M...
  • Emirates' Mercator stages e-freight summit in Dubai
    Mercator, a Dubai-based business technology provider and part of the Emirates Group, recently held its first cargo event to showcase its latest cargo innovation, SkyChain. The orga...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • ECSA backs Rotterdam Rules
  • One dead on released Marathon
  • Komrowski takes over Blue Star
  • Profits down at Sanko

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Northrop Grumman gets $214 million LLTM award for LPD 26
  • J.F. Lehman buys Drew Marine
  • Parliamentary report slams U.K. destroyer program blunders
  • WSF gets $200,000 for Steel Electric ferries
  • One crewmember dead, one injured, aboard ship released by pirates
  • Bidding war for Great Offshore

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Grimaldi holds its own in the Mediterranean
    Grimaldi adds 10% in cargo revenues and 15% for passengers in short-sea market.
  • Pirates to release Belgian dredger
    Pompei and its 10-man crew could be free within the week after $2.8m ransom agreed.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • China newbuild orders slump
    NEWBUILDING orders at Chinese yards have dropped drastically compared to last year according to the Ministry of Industry and Information. Orders secured for the five months ending May 2009 amounted to 1.18M dwt, 96% down compared to the corresponding period in 2008
  • Stay clear of Wonsan, N Korea
    NORTH Korea warned ships today to stay away from its eastern port of Wonsan starting on Thursday, during tests of a short-range missile
  • Fleet Management in crosshairs
    FLEET Management, which operated the Cosco Busan during the November 2007 San Francisco Bay spill, has lost a crucial argument in its attempt to avert huge fines
  • Liners decline at record levels
    BOX LINES have suffered a record decline in 1Q09 revenues, according to a report by shipbrokers Barry Rogliano Salles
  • ME box volumes fall 16%
    MIDDLE East container volumes have fallen by 16% this year compared to last, APL executive Euguene Seroka told Emirates Business magazine today
  • Ship rescued off South Africa
    THE BULKER Kiran is being towed safely along the South African coast today after drifting on to rocks during last night's extreme storms

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines Freezes Fleet Expansion
  • Senators Push for Rail Safety Tech Grants
  • Manufacturers Back U.S. Complaints Against China
  • U.S., Europe Seek WTO Help With Chinese Export Restraints
  • Truckers Take Aim at Oil Speculators
  • Newsome Named CEO of South Carolina Ports
  • CN Makes Progress on Chicago Short Line
  • Judge Rejects Operator's Bid in Cosco Busan Spill
  • Evergreen to Scrap Old Ships
  • Maersk Chief Projects 10 Percent Box Dropoff
  • CMA CGM Upgrades Asia-Middle East Service
  • Aqaba Terminal Scores Record Throughput
  • Shipping Investment Fund to Launch in Hamburg

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • ICG to cross the bridge?
  • Aqaba Container Terminal to be expanded
  • Swire consolidates to core trades
  • Stocks hit by new doubts
  • ATA fights oil speculation

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Eastwind 13 sold
    Nordea takes control and sells off chunk of New York's Eastwind Group, including 13 ships, to Sammy Ofer's Samama.
  • 'Last resort'
    Nordea banker discusses taking over Eastwind ships, as a bulker is arrested in pursuit of claims against the troubled New York owner.
  • Gard downgraded
    Failure to cut investment risk costs Norwegian insurance group market leading A+ rating.
  • Ransom for $1.3m
    Pirates get rich reward for freeing cargoship where seafarer died.
  • Komrowski buys
    Hambug-based shipping group buys AP Moller-Maersk's German shipmanagement arm, Reederei Blue Star.
  • Casualty file
    Titan Salvage monitors a grounded reefer off Norway and a tanker explodes in WebTV's smash-up roundup.
  • $100m pier
    Jamaican government and Carnival planning a revamp of Ocho Rios pier for mining cargoes and cruiseships.
  • Princess crippled
    Fire damage to Princess Cruises' Royal Princess is worse than at first expected.
  • Cheers!
    Beer and ships combine to produce "pleasant" profit for Dr Oetker.
  • Summer relief
    Reactivation of liner services reduces laid-up container fleet but there is more pain for non-operating owners.
  • Three held
    Good Faith bulker and Tschudi tug among detained vessels in Hong Kong during May.
  • Back for more
    Stamford Drilling takes its stake in Cecon to 12.37% only a week after its first raid on the stock.
  • SLK axes
    Slovakian shipyard to lay off 198 out of 685 workers in shipping downturn.
  • Slowcat
    Fastcat-Ryde ferry grounds off UK as it tries to pick a way through yacht race.
  • Big hit
    Japan's Taiheiyo Kaiun increases first-half loss forecast by JPY4bn after scrapping bulker charters.
  • Dutch ship freed
    Somali pirates free general cargo vessel but release brings news of death of crewman.
  • UBS' $65m swoop
    Financial giant splashes out to take a 5% share in Jon Erik Reinhardsen-led Petroleum Geo-Services
  • ABG joins fray
    Indian shipyard counters rival Bharati's offer for big chunk of Great Offshore.
  • Four sold
    Washington State Ferries finally offloads 1920s-built ferries to Californian breaker.
  • Games gain
    NCL charters Norwegian Star as floating hotel for next year's Vancouver Winter Olympics.
  • FMG hopeful
    Australian mining group plans second port as it tries to resolve remaining charter disputes with bulker owners.
  • Greens grabbed
    Police arrest four remaining protestors who stormed British-managed bulker on the River Medway.
  • Sanko profit dips
    Japanese owner's annual result falls, but tankers compensate for slump in bulker earnings.
  • China crisis
    New ship orders plunge 96% at Chinese shipyards in first five months of 2009.
  • Big John tops up
    Norwegian tycoon lifts holding in Golar LNG with $1m share swoop less than a month after taking over the operational reigns.
  • Navios cape coup
    Angeliki Frangou-led bulker operator acquires four capesize newbuildings for about $80m each.
  • No improvement
    Singapore liner operator sees year-on-year declines in both volumes and average rates of over 20%.
  • Swire cuts back
    Firm to make 200 redundant as global economic woes prompt axing of two round-the-world services.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Carrier, Asian ports numbers tumbles
  • Mariner self defense bill introduced
  • CMA CGM merges Asia/Middle East loops
  • ANS handles TAM's cargo in southern U.S.
  • BA Cargo makes regional management changes
  • Smith to lead AA's northern Europe cargo sales
  • House introduces transportation bill
  • DHL Express targets clinical trial industry
  • Hollis co-chairs industry tech standards group
  • NCBFAA offers CES grandfathering exam
  • India aims to broaden port regulatory powers
  • New Chennai container terminal opens
  • Waltz named senior VP GCT Canada

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Dutch cargo vessel freed
    According to the Dutch Defence Ministry, Somali pirates have freed the Dutch cargo vessel MV Marathon, the news agency AP reports. The Dutch navy is now escorting the vessel to
  • Over 2 billion ferry passengers worldwide
    Over 2 billion passengers, 255 million cars and 34.1 million trailers were transported by ferry services worldwide last year, according to ShipPax Information. There were 6.7 million number
  • New container service to Varberg
    The Dutch shipping company Harlingen North Connect Lines (HNCL) will start up a container service between Swedish Varberg and Riga on a weekly basis. The service will call at Harlingen
  • Lauritzen increases stakes in offshore
    Danish Lauritzen has appointed Anders Mortensen, previously president of Lauritzen Tankers and responsible for J. Lauritzen's product tanker activities since 2004, as president of Lauritzen Offshore Services. The new business
  • Eitzen eyes OMX Copenhagen
    Norwegian Eitzen is considering registration of its dry bulk operations on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, reports Maritime Denmark. If so, it will be via its subsidiary Orion where Eitzen owns
  • Alexela fined for Sløvåg explosion
    The Norwegian oil terminal Alexela Slövåg has been fined NOK 2 million for an explosion that occurred at the terminal in May 2007. According to the Estonian port operator, Alexela

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 23, 2009
  • Oil spill in Texas
    Five tugs and two barges impacted by the oil.
  • Fuel surcharges soaring as bunker costs bite
    BAFs up by 50% in last quarter with further increases due in July.
  • Bunker prices continue to fall in Europe
    Meanwhile, crude oil showed price gains in early trading on NYMEX.
  • Rising bunker prices mean routes 'no longer viable'
    Swire Shipping Ltd. is axing two round-the-world services and firing 200 staff.
  • Supplies returning to Durban spot market
    Engen and Shell both back in the market.
  • NOL container revenues fall
    Drop in container volumes accompanied by lower core freight rates and recovery of bunker fuel costs.
  • Singapore bunker prices 'lowest' this month
    Bunkers continue to tumble on lower crude oil prices.
  • EMSA: Accidental pollution declines
    No major oil tanker or bunker spills recorded in European waters in 2008.
  • Major bunker project in southern China
    Reports say Chimbusco joint venture aims to sell one million mt of bunkers a year.
  • Bad weather foils oil removal from stranded tanker
    Removal of fuel oil could take up to a week.
  • Crude oil price rally could be over
    'Some of the drivers for the recent oil price rally appear to have played out', says analyst.
  • Asia July fuel oil inflows expected above 3 million mt
    Western arbitrage cargo arrivals up 27% compared to June.
  • Zim to impose 'emergency' bunker surcharge
    Surcharge to be imposed on Asia-Mediterranean-Europe trade lanes.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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