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BRIEFS

November 25, 2009

The Business Times

Shipping News

Reality check for greener shipping
IT is the most economical and environmentally sound method of moving goods around the world, an essential mode of transport that feeds and fuels the world. So how come the shipping industry has suddenly been forced on the defensive, with ship operators struggling to keep the environmental debate sensible, as this December's Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen approaches?

Strait Talk

Slow steaming back to the future
IT'S tough being a shipping journalist at this time of the year. All sorts of organisations insist on your presence at presentations and receptions to make sure their message is not forgotten when the industry's hacks fill up the column centimetres. Invariably these events are held in very up-market venues and the provision of sustenance and beverages is rarely found wanting - so hard.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Reality check for greener shipping
IT is the most economical and environmentally sound method of moving goods around the world, an essential mode of transport that feeds and fuels the world. So how come the shipping industry has suddenly been forced on the defensive, with ship operators struggling to keep the environmental debate sensible, as this December's Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen approaches?

Strait Talk

Slow steaming back to the future
IT'S tough being a shipping journalist at this time of the year. All sorts of organisations insist on your presence at presentations and receptions to make sure their message is not forgotten when the industry's hacks fill up the column centimetres. Invariably these events are held in very up-market venues and the provision of sustenance and beverages is rarely found wanting - so hard.

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Cosco hikes Far East to South America rates Hyundai Merchant Marine quarterly loss hits record US$307 million RCL suffers third quarter net loss of US$18 million Port tracker expects rise in US containers early next year Former Thales Group CEO touted to take over CMA CGM High winds topple stacks of boxes at HK's Felixstowe terminal Mystery HDS Lines takes over box business from banned IRISL Ports America to land 50-year lease at Port of Baltimore Aries abandons box shipping to focus on bulk carriers Port of Houston to hike container, breakbulk fees Deutsche Bahn to help upgrade Qatar rail system China Eastern looks to possible cooperation with Sinotrans Sacramento pitches self to 11 Asian air carriers for cargo Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore holds charity run

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SCI seeks trade's support to remain in box shipping Wärtsilä to design & oversee building of research vessel for GSI A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO sees signs of recovery in 2010 Bulk carriers back to good old days Softlink attracts over 60 clients in Q2 GAC extends CPFC sponsorship till June 2012 CMA CGM to hike Gulf of Aden surcharge UAE replaces US as top export destination Chinese saccharin may continue to attract dumping duty 12 EPCH cos participating in Munich fair VPT employees donate Rs 35 lakh for flood relief Kallam asks Vizag & Kolkata Ports to join hands to augment E. Coast box volumes FII holdings in India Inc rising Centre seeks bigger say in speedy clearance of SEZ proposals PM backs greenback as reserve currency OECD report projects Indian economy on 7 pc growth track in 2010 India, China seek increased say in WTO affairs India seen becoming 3rd largest economy by 2050 Tax rows: Basic rules for DRPs working announced

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009
4,000 sign petition to lift night-flying ban in Frankfurt Roland Koch, the president of the federal state of Hessen (Germany), has received a petition bearing 4,000 signatures that calls for the retention of night flights at Frankfur... Etihad signs agreement with Lufthansa Systems The UAE's national airline, Etihad Airways, has signed an agreement with aviation IT specialist Lufthansa Systems for use of the industry-leading flight planning solution Lido/Flig... Ceva Logistics reports lower sales and earnings The global logistics service provider Ceva, based in Hoofddorp (Netherlands), reported that its Q3/2009 turnover dropped to EUR 1.372 billion, 17.6% less than the EUR 1.666 billion... Gebr'der Weiss takes over Eurocargo in Serbia The Austrian logistics service provider Gebr'der Weiss acquired more than 75% of the shares in the Serbia-based international freight forwarder Eurocargo on 12 November. ... Silgan White Cap to rely on Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, an Osnabr'ck (Germany)-based logistics service provider, has been selected to fulfil a range of logistics activities for Silgan White Cap Europe,... Ter Haak Logistics awarded AEO status The Amsterdam (Netherlands)-based logistics service provider Ter Haak Logistics (THL) has become the first company in the Ter Haak Group to be awarded an authorised economic operat... Brussels Airport: cargo volume down 22.5% in October Brussels airport (Belgium) recently announced that it handled 38,700 t of cargo in October, 22.5% less than in the same month in 2008. The result for the year as a whole ... Emirates: more flights to Japan Seven years since launching operations to Osaka, the Dubai (UAE)-based carrier Emirates has unveiled plans to launch direct services to Tokyo ' Japan's capital city and one of the ... M+S named new agent in Germany for SE Shipping Lines The shipping agent M+S Mehrtens & Schwickerath GmbH (M+S) was recently selected to be the German agent of SE Shipping Lines Pte Ltd, a Singaporean shipping company. M+S will be res... Container transhipment stays in port of Amsterdam The closure of the final container line at the ACT container terminal in Amsterdam (Netherlands) has generated considerable attention in the media. But this development certai... CMA CGM searching for partners CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, is searching for a partner or partners due to its problematic financial situation and pressure from the banks it is inde... Erich Staake set to join Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding Unconfirmed reports have it that Erich Staake, CEO of Duisburger Hafen AG, is set to become the new chairman of the supervisory board of Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding. The appoint... Fast Lane Transportation offering new Californian intermodal service centre Fast Lane Transportation Inc, a provider of intermodal transportation and equipment services throughout California (USA), has acquired an 80-acre intermodal crossdock and equipment... Werner Enterprises sets up Australian subsidiary Werner Enterprises Inc has established a subsidiary in Australia. The Omaha-based carrier, one of the five largest US truckload carriers, said Werner Global Logistics Australia Pty...

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
IMO bravery awards Ships "must register" in piracy areas FMC to probe effects of EU liner conference ban Schat-Harding's "healthy" orderbook

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Double naming in Dubai

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Katseli vows to retain Greece tax benefits Shipping minister emphasises government commitment to shipping. Russia mulls selling 25% stake in Sovcomflot Sale could be as early as 2010. CMA CGM hikes Gulf of Aden piracy surcharge New rate of $41 per teu to be imposed from December 15.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Suit alleges Skaarup fraud A $50M FRAUD lawsuit is targeting affiliates of Connecticut's Skaarup Group, including its well-known chairman Ole Skaarup Workers call off strike at Odense WORKERS at Odense shipyard in Denmark have ended their short, sharp strike, Fairplay was told today CMA honours Louis-Dreyfus THE CMA today named France's Philippe Louis-Dreyfus as its 2010 commodore Hamburg transhipment hub plan A TRANSHIPMENT hub has been proposed for a key development site in Hamburg port Weighing EU box deregulation REGULATORS are finding it hard to analyse how Europe's liner trade deregulation has affected US trades, given the recession in the same period Kremlin lifts privatisation lid RUSSIA'S government has listed state shipping shareholdings to be considered this week at a cabinet meeting for privatisation next year Solstad bond, license to loan NORWAY'S Solstad Offshore told Fairplay today it is seeking a loan of up to 700M Norwegian kroner ($125M) from the bond market

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Video: NOL's Ron Widdows on Market Trends Union Pacific Opens Donner Pass Route BNSF to Ration Some Grain Loads Eastern Connection Expands in Massachusetts Turkish Airlines orders two A330-200 freighters Port Nehru Calls for Tighter Security Pirates Kill Ship's Officer Boxer Seeks White House Help on Highway Bill Customs Acting Commissioner to Retire CN Imposes Wage, Work Terms on Union YRC Worldwide Sells Dedicated Unit GDP Growth Revised Down to 2.8 Percent DHL Eyes Sale of French Parcel Business CMA CGM Boosts Piracy Risk Surcharge German Shipowners Decide Against State Aid

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
US West Coast ports welcome rise in exports New chairman for Port of New Orleans Toll Group undergoes reorganisation CMA CGM to change partners on Europe/St Lawrence trade US freight volumes show promise

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Star set to comply Akis Tsirigakis says Star Bulk Carriers could be in compliance with loan covenants by the end of the year. $53m for Althea Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led owner said to have paid $53m for the 82,557-cbm VLGC Althea Gas. Time travellers The day Yuri Nikitin, Richard Gale and Richard Fulford-Smith met in Clarksons' offices and turned the calendar back. Fraud alleged Connecticut's Skaarup Group facing $50m lawsuit over cancelled charter of MISC bulker. Pirates kill one Chief officer killed and one pirate captured after attack on German tanker off Benin. LD honoured Philippe Louis-Dreyfus to wear the Connecticut Maritime Association's Commodore hat. Spotlight on size Is the 'Jahre Viking' still the world's largest ship? And if not, what is? LG extends Jan Kastrup-Nielsen's Lauritzen Kosan bags one-year charter extension from Lucky Goldstar at $500,000 per month. $4.7m for Ofer Sammy Ofer's LPG carrier Sussex earns $320 per ldt in sale to Bangladeshi breakers. Hot tips What Yuri Nikitin did for Clarksons to pay him $39m under scrutiny in Sovcomflot's corruption trial. Double 'D' Russian bulker DD Vanguard detained twice in Canada during October. DHT in line New York-listed owner's Q3 profit falls by 91% but decline is exactly as analysts had forecast. No warning Captain of the ferry Dumai Express 10 ' whose sinking is featured in this week's "Casualty file" ' says he "didn't get any warning" about bad weather. $125m target Oslo-listed Solstad the latest to dive into bond market with potential NOK 700m issue. What next? Nexus Floating Production board under pressure to find a new direction as impairments push Q3 loss past $250m. Attica eyes issue Greek ferry owner to raise nearly $70m in new shares issue while profit chopped in half. No spot strife Siem finds long-term deal for Siem Sailor, cutting its PSV spot exposure to zero. Brevik buying Deep Sea Supply chief snaps up $70,000 worth of stock in the offshore shipowner. Mergers ahoy! DnB Nor's Harald Serck-Hansen believes conditions are right for consolidation next year. Adler burns Interior of 1980-built German ferry gutted by fire during winter lay-up. Cargoship grounds Box Lines vessel suffers reported hull breach after grounding off Portugal. Hamworthy hit UK marine equipment manufacturer sees profits slide almost 22% as it feels the impact of global economic slowdown. Piracy surcharge CMA CGM to raise Gulf of Aden surcharge just before Christmas due to "prevailing risks of piracy". In reverse Norwegian car-carrier owner Eisvia driven to loss by large adjustment despite sales going up a gear. Polyar selling? Polys Haji-Ioannou looks to have sold one of his recent aframax newbuildings to Chinese interests. Caution: icebergs Ships south of New Zealand warned to be on the lookout for up to 100 rogue icebergs. Otto fixes two Lee Kok Wah-led offshore player ties up two anchor handlers to Russian charterer for up to seven years. Star Bulk suffers Akis Tsirigakis-led bulker outfit slumps to third quarter loss on impairment loss from Alpha sale. Heavy take-up Dutch heavy-lift owner sells 98% of second recent share offering as it plans Amsterdam listing. Fesco lower Profits and revenues down in first nine months for Russia's third biggest shipowner. Opening soon Fog clearing in vital Bosporus Strait on Tuesday morning after it was closed to shipping. Misadventure Passengers thrown from chairs as BC Ferries' Northern Adventure hit by storm off Canada. Tug swamped Crewman taken to hospital after ship sunk by big waves in port of Seattle. Out of action Tallink's ro-pax ferry Silja Europa sidelined for at least a week by broken starboard rudderstock.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Reliance on transpacific hurts lines CMA CGM alters transatlantic offerings CMA CGM raises Aden surcharge UP improves Donner Pass route AWO cries foul on Chicago ship-sanitary canal closure CORRECTION: Middle ground in truck weight debate Retail box volume on way up in '10? Ports America to run Baltimore terminal FEMA: Security grants can be used for repairs

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
Biggest giant avoids the scrap site The largest cargo vessel ever built has at least for the time being avoided its final fate at the scrappers. Fred Olsen Production has sold its FPSO Knock Nevis to Tallink leaving Rostock for the winter The Estonian ferry operator Tallink has announced that it will close down the Rostock'Helsinki service for two months. According to Tallink this will be done because of reparations and Gotlandsbolaget chooses Faroe flag The Faroe Islands try to charm Scandinavian owners continues to be fruitful. The Swedish ferry/tanker operator Gotlandsbolaget (Rederi AB Gotland) has decided to re-flag its 6,800-DWT product Allure of the Seas launched The second vessel of Oasis class, the Allure of the Seas, was launched on 20 November 2009 at STX Finland's Turku Shipyard. The project has progressed on schedule and the Losses per box fall The average operating loss per TEU for the container carriers A.P. Møller'Mærsk, APM, Hanjin and HMM has declined since the first quarter when the four carriers lost an average Silja Europa out of service one week The cruise ferry Silja Europa will be out of service one week. "The divers, which inspected the ship found that the technical failure of Silja Europa`s rudder system was ITF slams down on owners and registers ITF, the International Transport Workers' Federation, slams down on those flag states and shipowners which have not taken action against Somali piracy. "There are countries actively fighting piracy and there Lauritzen takes delivery of Dan Swift J. Lauritzen has now sent the first vessel to the offshore market off Brazil to commence its first contract. The vessel is the Dan Swift, which spent the last two

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009
UNFCCC 'bunker' negotiations still divided Seven options for Copenhagen meeting for limiting emissions from international bunker fuels. Bunker prices firm across Europe Steep climb for IFO and distillate grades in Piraeus. Bunker leak reported Some 300 mt of bunker fuel remain on board grounded vessel. Bominflot proposes acquisition European competition authorities to rule next month. Fujairah prices fall as Durban firms Suez bunker prices weakening, avails still tight. Bunker prices rising faster than rates Better outlook for container rates in 2010 say Maersk officials. Asian firm buys world's biggest tanker Buyer said to be oil storage firm and 'bunkering company'. Volatility seen in price movements Bunker prices weaken in Singapore. Brightoil buys tanker for $52 million Japan-built tanker to transport fuel oil or crude oil internationally. Strong bunker demand to lift South China's fuel oil imports November fuel oil imports set to rise. New setback for Taichung deliveries Barge needs more repairs. Switching to biofuel cuts particulate matter Study shows that sailing against the ocean currents can have a threefold increase on NOx and CO2 emissions.

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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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

››› 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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