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May 27, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine & offshore industry excels
    THE marine and offshore industry had a stellar year riding the global oil and gas industry boom in 2008, with total output rising to a record $15.4 billion, 18 per cent higher than the $13.05 billion the previous year.
  • Cutting costs may do more harm than good: DNV
    AT a time of when many shipowners and operators are desperately cutting costs to stay above water, DNV has warned that some of those measures could turn out to be counter-productive in the long run.
  • Technological challenges in the Arctic
    THE Arctic holds significant undiscovered oil and gas reserves, 13 per cent and 30 per cent respectively according to the US Geological Survey; Circum-Arctic Resource Appraisal, 2008.
Strait Talk
  • Voyage back to good times will be long
    THERE may be tentative talk of a recovery from the global downturn, but for shipping, it is likely to be a long haul back to the good times.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine & offshore industry excels
    THE marine and offshore industry had a stellar year riding the global oil and gas industry boom in 2008, with total output rising to a record $15.4 billion, 18 per cent higher than the $13.05 billion the previous year.
  • Cutting costs may do more harm than good: DNV
    AT a time of when many shipowners and operators are desperately cutting costs to stay above water, DNV has warned that some of those measures could turn out to be counter-productive in the long run.
  • Technological challenges in the Arctic
    THE Arctic holds significant undiscovered oil and gas reserves, 13 per cent and 30 per cent respectively according to the US Geological Survey; Circum-Arctic Resource Appraisal, 2008.
Strait Talk
  • Voyage back to good times will be long
    THERE may be tentative talk of a recovery from the global downturn, but for shipping, it is likely to be a long haul back to the good times.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hanjin Shipping opens triple-berth container terminal in Busan
  • Matson CLX service makes maiden call at Xiamen
  • Hamburg Sud offers new intra-Caribbean, upgrades UCLA services
  • Canadians say they played little role when Italians captured pirates
  • Cosco Group, China Merchants eye stake in Kaohsiung Port
  • Shipping Corp of India charters two box ships for Europe trade
  • SCSPA receives extra funds for reducing air pollution
  • St Petersburg Port box throughput down 27pc January-April
  • Korean Air Cargo suspends Tel Aviv flights till October 23
  • India's air freight decline slows in March
  • Aeroflot in Czech codeshare after bid to by airline dropped

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Unimaginative tax regimes must go
  • Canadian & Italian choppers foil pirate attacks on 2 ships
  • Shipping industry banking on fund of hope
  • AEPC unveils dual strategy to boost textile exports in tough times
  • Pawar explains why foodgrains export ban may continue
  • Iron ore exports March downward
  • Ahoy! Orissa Maritime Board bobbing up
  • GlobCon Logistics drops anchor in India
  • MCA for greenfield airports now on planners' radar
  • Highest weekly gain for markets since 1992
  • Pranab gets down to business with PM's help
  • MPSEZL confirms facility's class with another quality award
  • Seminar today on managing currency risks
  • IMU offering 6 new courses

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 25, 2009
  • Stobart Group reports good results for 2008
    The UK-based transport and logistics service provider Stobart Group has reported a pre-tax profit of GBP 23.9 million on sales of GBP 431.1 million, following a string of acquisiti...
  • Ceva Logistics wins new contract in Turkey
    Logistics and supply chain specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three-year EUR 3 million agreement with Danone Tikvesli in Turkey. Ceva Logistics will supply various services, in...
  • Hamburg Süd upgrades UCLA service and launches new intra-Caribbean sling
    Hamburg Süd and Aliança are upgrading their UCLA service that plies the trade between the South America east coast, the Caribbean, Central America and the US Gulf at...
  • Normal gauge tracks going east
    The Ukrainian government has accepted a plan to build a standard European gauge rail link from Lviv (Ukraine) to Przemysl (Poland). The 85 km stretch of track is estimated to ...
  • Continental announces Houston-Rio schedule
    The US carrier Continental Airlines will launch daily nonstop B767-200 flights between its Houston TX (USA) hub at Bush intercontinental airport and Rio de Janeiro (Brazi...
  • Dockwise secures USD 63 million in near-and longer term contract awards
    Dockwise Ltd, headquartered in Bermuda, has announced that eleven near-and longer term contracts have been awarded to its subsidiary, Dockwise Shipping. The deals are for the trans...
  • Klaipedos Smelte plans to build a container hub
    The international terminal operator Terminal Investment Ltd, which became the main owner of the Lithuanian handling firm Klaipedos Smelte last autumn, recently presented its p...
  • AirBridgeCargo focuses on Sheremetyevo airport
    AirBridgeCargo concentrated most of its flights on Moscow Sheremetyevo international airport in May. Sheremetyevo handled 100 t of cargo in one and a half hours. The airport handle...
  • Finnair deploys A330 to Delhi
    The third of five additional Airbus A330s for Finnair's fleet started serving New Delhi (India) in mid-May. Two more A330s will be delivered in June and November this year.
  • BAWC reports increased commercial revenue
    British Airways World Cargo (BAWC) reported commercial revenue (flown revenue plus fuel surcharges) of GBP 673 million for the full year beginning April 2008, a 9.4% increase again...
  • Hunziker new boss of Lufthansa Cargo Charter
    Swiss national Reto Hunziker has been appointed the new managing director of Lufthansa Cargo Charter, with effect from 1 August. He will be leaving his current position as executiv...
  • CryoPort and FedEx link up to provide frozen shipping services
    CryoPort Systems Inc and FedEx Express have signed an agreement to provide a frozen shipment solution for the life science industry. The CryoPort Express Shipper allows for product...
  • Air Berlin to fly to Israel
    Air Berlin, Germany's second-largest airline, is to fly from Berlin Tegel to Tel Aviv for the first time this summer, operating a twice weekly service from 7 July. Israel and Germa...
  • Routes Europe - a most successful event
    Nearly 650 of Europe's key decision makers involved in route development recently joined forces in Prague (Czechia) to explore business opportunities and meet with fellow ind...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Warships intervene against pirates
  • Golden Ocean Q1 result down
  • Hamburg Süd rejigs Americas service
  • Jamaican fleet grows

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Box lines "face $10bn global loss this year"
    MOL boss says first quarter results from the world's largest carriers showed total losses of around $2.6bn.
  • Andersen warns of box line failures
  • Crisis could see Asia become world's dominant maritime force
    GLOBAL shipping meltdown could be seen as shift to Asian domination of the sector, concludes ship finance forum.
  • NileDutch and NYK team up in new service
    NILEDUTCH is taking advantage of record low charter rates to secure ships for an Asia-West Africa service.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Drewry sees tanker sorrows
    THE TANKER sector will remain weak through mid-2011, Drewry Shipping Consultants predicted today in its quarterly Tanker Forecaster
  • LNG movement data revealed
    A NEW TRADING tool for analysis of global LNG movements, LNGLive, has been unveiled by Lloyd's Register-Fairplay and the energy trading software company Innovez
  • French order spill deposit
    A REEFER ship's owner was today ordered to pay a €300,000 ($417,316) security deposit in connection with the dumping of vast quantities of oil off the French coast
  • Pirates taken in double arrest
    SEVEN Somali suspects believed to have fired rocket-propelled grenades and small arms on a Greek bulk carrier were captured in the Gulf of Aden early today
  • US antitrust allegations mount
    FRESH revelations have emerged on the possible involvement of upper-echelon executives in allegations of price fixing in the US box trade
  • Stuck with pay-the-pirate
    SHIPPING has no option but to pay ransom to pirates, despite efforts by the US to stop such payments, a London seminar heard today
  • Eidsiva reverses out of 1Q
    NORWAY'S ro-ro and car carrier group Eidsiva Rederi, which slipped into the red in this year's first quarter, is not optimistic about the rest of the year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • LaHood: Restart Cross-border Trucking
  • Truck Tonnage Plummets in April
  • LaHood: No Gas Tax Hike
  • Maersk CEO Calls for Global Emissions Pact
  • Diesel Prices Increase 4.3 Cents to $2.274
  • Long Beach Will Furlough Workers
  • Pierce County Eyes Restrictions on Warehousing
  • Canadian National Settles Derailment Charges
  • BNSF to Start Summer Maintenance Projects
  • Piraeus Port Loss Narrows
  • UPS Speeds Transit Times to Kansas
  • Economist Forecasts Trade Stabilizing
  • Russian Economy Deteriorates
  • Trucker Survives Chapter 11
  • Consumer Confidence Blooms
  • MOL Eyes Dry Bulk Acquisition
  • Hamburg S¨d, Alian'a Upgrade Service
  • Seattle Box Volume Dropped 32.5 Percent
  • APL Box Volume, Revenue Fall

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Mexico reeling from recession: swine flu impact to come
  • Boxships collide at Tanjung Perak, Surabaya
  • Trieste goes to red and amber
  • DPW's Australian facilities accredited
  • Hamburg Sud beefs-up UCLA

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Oltmann buys
    Germany's Oltmann Group has put its distressed-asset fund to work on a ship associated with troubled Gdansk Stocznia Remontowa.
  • Omega cuts rate
    Omega Navigation is taking $10,000 per day less for an LR-1 tanker and hoping for profits to split.
  • Armada restrained
    Creditors heading for victory over appointment of judicial manager to oversee insolvent Singapore chartering group.
  • Money for nothing
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill has beat analyst performance estimates and says customers are even paying for rigs they can't use.
  • Give generously
    Loss-making Finnlines asking investors to buy new shares worth EUR 37.3m to strengthen its finances.
  • Talks still on
    Norden standing by plans to cut orderbook despite recent dry-bulk resurgence, company officials say.
  • Distant hope
    Tanker markets set for three years of pain, but could be back on track after 2012, Drewry report reckons.
  • Rates hurt Lasco
    Latvian owner rues drop in tanker rates below operating levels but limits damage with cost cuts.
  • MOL readies move
    Japanese giant reiterates desire to splash out on acquisition with "tens of billions of yen" on the table.
  • Greek bulker hit
    Photos show damage to Greek-owned bulk carrier fired at in Gulf of Aden, seven 'pirates' arrested.
  • Fire fight
    LR and UK P&I Club team up again to produce checklist to help crews improve safety and reduce claims.
  • 3 Maj slumps
    Croatian shipbuilder hammered by higher costs in first quarter as result turns red.
  • Bomb plot foiled
    Aboitiz Transport System has lucky escape as police disarm explosive planted at its Nasipit Port ticket office.
  • Bulker boomerang
    "Worst is over" Goldman Sachs says as Chinese demand comes back while Rio Tinto signs iron ore contract in Japan.
  • Tax sinks Piraeus
    Greece's largest port posts another first quarter loss despite spike in container traffic.
  • Losses mount
    General cargoship player Lithuanian Shipping has made a losing start to 2009 after posting a deficit for 2008.
  • Guardian gone
    Thoresen Thai continues clear out of elderly ladies as another general cargo vessel leaves fleet.
  • French spot slick
    Eastwind Group reefer asked to pull into port of Brest after authorities spot apparent oil spill.
  • Racism row
    Two black former workers at Victoria Shipyards in Canada file suit alleging discrimination by colleagues.
  • Bright spark
    Korea Electric Power Corp wants its own shipping arm to cut transport costs.
  • Sneezey cruise
    Two children confirmed with swine flu on Carnival ship, with 14 crew members sitting out next voyage after feeling unwell.
  • Eidsiva in red
    Oslo-listed shipowner sinks to first quarter loss and says its full year expectations are not good.
  • Man overboard
    18-year-old US student feared dead after falling from Carnival cruiseship in Gulf of Mexico.
  • Alam ahead
    Malaysian offshore vessel operator sees profits jump nearly 30% on large fleet and higher rates.
  • Small cut
    Another seven shore-based jobs axed at Canadian group BC Ferries as passenger volumes fall.
  • Iran adds muscle
    Iran's naval commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari is sending more naval ships to Somalia.
  • Japan shrinks
    Japan's newbuilding orderbook has declined over 12% in the eight months since market highs.
  • Case adjourned
    SembCorp Marine says New York injunction against it over failed rig deal is adjourned until June.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • U.S., Europe shippers spar over Rotterdam Rules
  • Hamburg Süd alters South America/Caribbean/Gulf loop
  • NYK, NileDutch in new Asia/Africa service
  • AAEI says 10+2 costs will mount
  • U.S. still able to build integrated circuits
  • USDA sets dairy export incentive allocations
  • Pa. delays bids on new container terminal
  • Seattle dedicates terminal for China Shipping
  • Bomb in Philippine port disarmed

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Swedish unit captured pirates
    Early this morning, suspected pirates attacked the Greek flagged bulk carrier M/V Antonis in the Gulf of Aden. The pirates fired upon the ship with small arms and rocket
  • Huge loss for Gard despite good return on premiums
    Norwegian Gard has reported northbound as well as southbound results for the 2008 financial year. The club's combined ratio (claims costs in relation to written premiums) was 78 per cent
  • Unifeeder's best year ever
    Unifeeder A/S made their best profit ever in 2008, DKK 540 million. That is double the figure 2007, when the profit was DKK 250 million. The profit in 2008
  • D/S Norden with higher revenue than expected
    D/S Norden took the analysts by surprise with its presentation of its Q1 report. Revenues were much higher than expected for the period, although dramatically lower compared with the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 26, 2009
  • Ecuador investigates after ship stranded with fuel
    Vessel 'did not have the relevant permission to enter with the fuel'.
  • Prices softening in Europe
    Rotterdam barge market 'yo-yoing'.
  • Lower bunker surcharges hitting revenue
    NOL blames weaker freight rates and lower bunker surcharges for drop in revenue.
  • O.W. Bunker expands team at Copenhagen branch
    Growth of the new division 'has necessitated the recruitment of new employees'.
  • Slow steaming cutting bunker consumption in half
    BIMCO is working on 'Slow Steaming Clause' for ships operating in the tramp sector.
  • Singapore bunker prices slip for a third day
    Bunker prices in key Asian ports fell marginally on Tuesday.
  • SGX to launch 380 cst futures contract this year
    Fuel oil futures contract expected to start in the second half of 2009, Singapore Minister says.
  • Hong Kong bunker demand falls
    Ports in mainland China offering competitive prices.
  • OPEC 'agreed' on production targets
    Saudi Oil Minister al-Naimi says OPEC will 'probably stay the course'.

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