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March 27, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Ports need to focus on trend changes
    THE economic downturn presents an opportunity for ports to upgrade and prepare for the rebound, but they will need to focus on changes in trade patterns and industry trends, delegates at the 9th International Association of Ports and Harbours Asia/Oceania Regional Meeting and Port Forum were told yesterday.
  • Chasing steady revenue, more drillers go deepwater
    Rig contractors are finding the allure of deepwater oil and gas drilling harder to resist in the current slump, given that deepwater's longer lead times and massive budgets promise them smoother income flows.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL profit falls 99pc in downturn to US$6.3 million
  • Shanghai up 3.6pc, retains world's No.1 port in 2008 tonnage
  • Northeast China to invest CNY53 billion to build shipping centre
  • Attendance at Shenzhen's TOC Asia 2009 tops 2008 meet by 16pc
  • China's logistics demand growth slows down
  • LA enforces clean-truck scheme despite court ruling
  • Port Tracker reports January and February US box decline
  • Insurers see silver lining in lower 2008 casualty claims
  • Overstaying Lagos containers transferred to Onne Port
  • Qantas to layoff 90 senior managers, maintain salary freeze
  • China's air freight to US off 10pc in 2008, but Vietnam up 10pc
  • HAFFA highlights actions to take advantage of economic downturn
  • Aeroflot seeks to buy Czech Airlines, vows to keep Prague base
  • Shenzhen Airport's February cargo volume up 7.4pc
  • Shenzhen Airlines adds services to south east Asia and Osaka
  • ATSG leases Boeing 767 to Canada's First Air
  • US airlines hit by ongoing fall in freight volumes
  • Turkish Airlines joins Cargo 2000

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 25, 2009
  • Lufthansa Cargo and Austrian Cargo sign global sales agreement
    Lufthansa Cargo Charter, a Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary, and Austrian Cargo have signed a global cargo charter sales agreement. Austrian Cargo will also represent the Lufthansa Cargo...
  • Geodis completes acquisition of IBM logistics unit
    Geodis acquired IBM Global Logistics and signed a long-term service contract with IBM recently, and has now successfully closed the deal on schedule. Geodis is now the sole lead lo...
  • Two new gantries for Khorfakkan
    The Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT), operated by Gulftainer, a leading regional port management and logistics firm, has taken delivery of two new Liebherr post-panamax gantries...
  • Eurogate becomes city of Hamburg partner for the environment
    Eurogate, which says it is one of Europe's leading container terminal and logistics groups, has been nominated one of the city of Hamburg's official partners for the environment. T...
  • Iata forecasts higher losses for airline industry
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has revised its outlook for the global air transportation industry, with losses amounting to a total of USD 4.7 billion in 2009 o...
  • Qatar Airways to manage new Doha airport
    The new Doha international airport will be opened in 2011 and Qatar Airways will be in charge of managing the facility and thus making a substantial contribution to making Doha a k...
  • First high-speed rail section opened in Turkey
    The Turkish State Railways (TCDD) opened the first section of the high-speed line between the capital Ankara and Eskisehir on the Ankara-Istanbul line in mid-March. The 197 km of n...
  • BLS Cargo reports traffic growth and positive result
    BLS Cargo achieved a good operating result in 2008. The company has said that its transport performance improved by 10% last year, even though demand declined steeply in the fourth...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Tankers seized in piracy surge
  • DP World puts plans on hold
  • Dryships' $1bn Q4 loss
  • IMB warns of possible palm oil cargo BL frauds

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Giant X-bow completes first GoM job
  • Standard & Poor's cuts cruise giants' ratings
  • Trico Marine to put Sveaas nominees on ballot
  • Pirates hijack two more tankers

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Icelandair to begin flights to Seattle-Tacoma Airport
  • Truck tonnage index moves up in February
  • Steel imports into US drop sharply during February
  • Corps set to begin Grays Harbor dredging
  • Grand Alliance teams with Zim for new China/US East Coast run

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Nigeria rivals Somalia for ship attacks
    ATTACKS off Nigerian coast going unreported and could exceed those occurring off Somalia and Gulf of Aden.
  • IMO urges Nigeria to step up fight on piracy
  • Shipowners hope for reality check from Brussels
    LAWYERS however warn Brussels is unlikely to relax antitrust rules because of the credit crunch.
  • Filipino seafarers face battle to stay in work
    MANY of the 40,000 Filipinos working for Japanese firms could find themselves out of work.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Container portals post gains
    CONTAINER and logistics portals Inttra and GT Nexus have announced contract gains from new and existing customers
  • SCI defers plans for 8 large ships
    SHIPPING Corp of India has deferred plans to acquire eight large ships costing $1Bn to the next financial year, chairman and MD S Hajara told reporters in Delhi today
  • Somali pirates seize two vessels
    SOMALI pirates have seized two vessels about 400 n-miles off Somalia
  • NYK slashes profits forecast
    NIPPON Yusen Kaisha said today its prediction for profits has dropped for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2009
  • Debt prompts FESCO downgrade
    RUSSIA'S dry cargo giant FESCO was today graded down by Moody's bond rating agency in Moscow
  • Alert sounded on teu expansion
    PROJECTED teu increases for Capes have serious implications for engine displacement, ship technology and the environment, a maritime analyst warned Fairplay today
  • TT Club predicts weak premiums
    TT CLUB, London's transport insurance provider, has warned that premiums in the insurance market will remain weak this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • S&P Puts CMA CGM on CreditWatch
  • Alabama Ports Seeks Private Investment
  • Environmental Protection Agency Falls Short
  • International Air Cargo Falls Sharply
  • Hoosiers Seek Nod for Coal Spur
  • Hutchison Ports Revenue Climbs in 2008
  • Trucker, Ocean Carrier Team Up
  • A.T. Kearney Forecasts Chinese Surplus to Drop
  • Carriers Protest Hike in UK Light Dues
  • UTi Loses $90M
  • Rail Traffic Drop Not Quite as Bad
  • Port of L.A. Starts Second Intermodal Incentive
  • Cosco CEO: 'Cash is King'
  • Maersk Shifts Asia-Europe Service
  • Emirates Shipping Hikes Rates
  • Hankyu Opens China Office
  • ATA Blasts City, Port Over Clean Trucks
  • California Port Users Decry Fees
  • U.S. Trade Fell in Second Half of 2008
  • Truck Tonnage Edges Up
  • Anti-Pollution Grants Available
  • Descartes unveils range of new products
  • Trailer Bridge Loss Expands
  • China Shipping Container Profit Slides

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Nestlé smells the coffee with GT Nexus portal
  • Hutchison: 'facing the most challenging environment in recent times'
  • TT Club set for tough 2009
  • Heung-A leaves Australian trade
  • US and Mozambique look at new opportunities

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Wei's new hat
    Cosco Group chief executive Wei Jiafu receives commodore honour at CMA conference.
  • Products plunge
    Torm's US head says products tanker demand has "gone away" in just a few weeks.
  • NYK fires warning
    Declining bulker and boxship earnings and a host of write-downs lead Japanese shipping giant to slash profit forecast.
  • Trio stretched
    Karl-Johan Bakken's Farstad brings in an extra $22m after extending three charter contracts.
  • Pay the price
    India's shipping ministry wants up to INR 15bn to cede control of Hindustan Shipyard to defence department.
  • Zero tolerance
    George Economou says he will resist calls from any charterer to cut rates as he insists DryShips is not dragging its feet over covenant waiver on debt of $1.8bn.
  • Charter cheer
    Teekay Tankers extends deal for aframax at $26,500 per day ' compared to spot rate below $10,000.
  • Still in demand
    Aboitiz Jebsen's Ole Stene says shipping downturn has not relaxed the seafarer shortage, but salaries may flatten.
  • Tanker seized
    Greek chemical tanker with 19 crew hijacked almost 400 miles off Somalia's east coast.
  • Bourbon ups divi
    Bulker and offshore giant jacks up shareholder payout by nearly 30% despite slump in profit during 2008.
  • IMB flags box con
    "Suspect shipments" of containerised palm oil being run from Jakarta, maritime body claims.
  • Science cruise
    Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas kitted out with labs to study climate change.
  • KLC's bond bid
    Crisis-hit Korean bulker player wants to sell $225m of debt to shore up finances.
  • Not worried
    Dubai's Adnatco says its newbuilding programme will make it a major global tanker player from 2010.
  • Dollar downer
    Wilson & Sons' offshore unit boosted by larger fleet but rise of the dollar slices its full-year profit by a fifth.
  • Box of cash
    Liner-booking portal Inttra signs up owners such as Maersk Line and MSC to three-year deals worth $100m.
  • Tax tussle
    Bergshav to become first Norwegian owner to go to court over big back-tax demands.
  • CSCL suffers
    Li Shaode-led China Shipping Container Lines sees 2008 profits all but evaporate in tough market.
  • Trailer trailing
    US to Puerto Rico liner company posts bigger 2008 loss as fuel costs soar.
  • Li's port warning
    Hutchison Whampoa chairman Li Ka-shing warns of 'more challenging year' for ports business.
  • Worker killed
    Explosion leaves one man dead at shipyard in Kuala Baram, Indonesia.
  • Another sold
    Precious Shipping sells fifth elderly handysize bulker in March and eighth since start of year.
  • Erria loses
    Danish owner swings to 2008 deficit as boxship rates plunge in fourth quarter.
  • Adviser picked
    Babcock & Brown select Macquarie to handle potential sale of Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal.
  • Zim joins in
    Israeli container line teaming up with Grand Alliance members on China-US east coast service.
  • Risky business
    "Inherent" counterparty risk is a fact of life for managers as well, says Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement's Jens Alers.
  • Ship shifters
    Camillo Eitzen is taking vessels from EMS and moving them to third party rivals as it strives to cut costs, Peter Knudsen says.
  • Sing like a pirate
    TradeWinds WebTV visits Wilhelmsen Ships Services pirate-themed karaoke party.
  • LA lower
    US west coast port sees year-on-year decline of over 30% in container volumes in February.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • COSCO chief sees bulk turnaround by year end
  • INTTRA reports contracts worth $100 million
  • Trailer Bridge reports loss for quarter
  • Icelandair starts Seattle service
  • Senate approves Locke as commerce secretary
  • U.S., Mozambique talk trade
  • Schaecher to lead DHL air freight
  • DP World volume down 8% in early 2009
  • U.S. grants aim to improve Colombia's ports
  • Pakistan eyes security at Peshawar terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd increased its profit ' but 2009 will be tougher
    The German container shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd, recently acquired by the German consortium Albert Ballin Holding GmbH & Co, reports a profit of USD 285 million 2008, compared to USD 239
  • Japan introduces tonnage tax
    Japan will apply the tonnage tax system to ten domestic ocean-going shipping companies over five years from the fiscal year 2009, which starts in April, the Journal of Commence
  • Port of Hirtshals' profit fell
    The Port of Hirtshals reports lower revenues in 2008, mostly due to changes in the ferry services. Its largest client, Color Line, reduced its four services to two services. The
  • EMS reorganises ' 27 to be laid off
    Eitzen Maritime Services ASA, EMS, will reorganise its ship management operations and has decided to close down its technical management office in Copenhagen on 30 June 2009 ' as a consequence

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2009
  • Canadian ferry company drops fuel surcharge
    Adjustment will come into effect from April.
  • Maersk to implement fuel, emissions savings
    Speed reduction programme to be rolled out across fleet.
  • Europe: Bunker prices firming again
    Rotterdam IFO prices up and activity in hub port is low.
  • CSCL's 2008 profits dive by 99%
    Slumping trade and rates combined with high fuel costs take their toll.
  • Taiwan offers fuel oil cargo
    Up to 35,000 mt of residual product available for April loading.
  • Bunker Summit comes to Gibraltar/Algeciras hub
    'Surviving' the deteriorating economic climate high on the agenda.
  • Asia: Singapore bunker fuel sees double-digit gains
    Prices were up across the Asian region.
  • Singapore fuel oil and distillate stocks fall
    Onshore stocks of residual product down by 264,000 barrels.
  • ExxonMobil offers April cargo
    First April cargo at Yanbu port on offer as bunker demand slows in Asia.
  • Oil trader to start operation in Japanese port
    Marubeni to store bonded bunker products in Nagoya.
  • GAC helps owners lay-up ships
    'Laying-up vessels can be the best option', says logistics provider.

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