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October 28, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers seeking fair trading
    A YEAR down the track from the repeal of the block exemption to anti-competition laws in the European Union (EU), the spotlight now turns to Asia, which Asian Shippers' Council (ASC) chairman John Lu says is the last battleground in the fight for fair shipping practices.
  • MPA and NOL unit set up exchange plan
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Neptune Orient Lines ship management arm NSSPL will work together on a new exchange programme to enable masters and engineers to develop their skills to meet new criteria for port state control (PSC) and flag state control (FSC) inspections.
  • Shipping too must address climate change
    THE shipping industry has just over one month to go before it faces a crunch decision on future regulation of its carbon and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Nippon Yusen cuts fleet plans, widens loss forecast
  • Daewoo wins US$460m bulk ship order
  • DryShips Q3 earnings beat estimates
  • World's biggest cruise ship offers activities galore
Strait Talk
  • Tough times ahead for shipping industry
    TWO weeks ago, key players in the international marine fuel industry gathered at the Rasa Sentosa Resort for the 2009 International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Convention.
Motoring
  • More distributors eyeing used car business
    MORE authorised car distributors are going into the used car business, and they are doing it mainly to tap growing demand for used cars and supplement the drop in new car sales.
  • Chevrolet owners get courtesy car service
    CHEVROLET has launched a courtesy car service for customers of its bigger models - probably the first such programme rolled out by a mass market brand here.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers seeking fair trading
    A YEAR down the track from the repeal of the block exemption to anti-competition laws in the European Union (EU), the spotlight now turns to Asia, which Asian Shippers' Council (ASC) chairman John Lu says is the last battleground in the fight for fair shipping practices.
  • MPA and NOL unit set up exchange plan
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Neptune Orient Lines ship management arm NSSPL will work together on a new exchange programme to enable masters and engineers to develop their skills to meet new criteria for port state control (PSC) and flag state control (FSC) inspections.
  • Shipping too must address climate change
    THE shipping industry has just over one month to go before it faces a crunch decision on future regulation of its carbon and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Nippon Yusen cuts fleet plans, widens loss forecast
  • Daewoo wins US$460m bulk ship order
  • DryShips Q3 earnings beat estimates
  • World's biggest cruise ship offers activities galore
Strait Talk
  • Tough times ahead for shipping industry
    TWO weeks ago, key players in the international marine fuel industry gathered at the Rasa Sentosa Resort for the 2009 International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Convention.
Motoring
  • More distributors eyeing used car business
    MORE authorised car distributors are going into the used car business, and they are doing it mainly to tap growing demand for used cars and supplement the drop in new car sales.
  • Chevrolet owners get courtesy car service
    CHEVROLET has launched a courtesy car service for customers of its bigger models - probably the first such programme rolled out by a mass market brand here.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shippers seeking fair trading
    A YEAR down the track from the repeal of the block exemption to anti-competition laws in the European Union (EU), the spotlight now turns to Asia, which Asian Shippers' Council (ASC) chairman John Lu says is the last battleground in the fight for fair shipping practices.
  • MPA and NOL unit set up exchange plan
    THE Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Neptune Orient Lines ship management arm NSSPL will work together on a new exchange programme to enable masters and engineers to develop their skills to meet new criteria for port state control (PSC) and flag state control (FSC) inspections.
  • Shipping too must address climate change
    THE shipping industry has just over one month to go before it faces a crunch decision on future regulation of its carbon and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Nippon Yusen cuts fleet plans, widens loss forecast
  • Daewoo wins US$460m bulk ship order
  • DryShips Q3 earnings beat estimates
  • World's biggest cruise ship offers activities galore
Strait Talk
  • Tough times ahead for shipping industry
    TWO weeks ago, key players in the international marine fuel industry gathered at the Rasa Sentosa Resort for the 2009 International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Convention.
Motoring
  • More distributors eyeing used car business
    MORE authorised car distributors are going into the used car business, and they are doing it mainly to tap growing demand for used cars and supplement the drop in new car sales.
  • Chevrolet owners get courtesy car service
    CHEVROLET has launched a courtesy car service for customers of its bigger models - probably the first such programme rolled out by a mass market brand here.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai became world's top container port in September
  • MSC hikes Asia-Europe rate US$200/TEU from December 15
  • Cosco boss sees V-shaped downturn - 'much better next year'
  • Chinese APM Terminals beat safety records company-wide
  • Hard hit German non-operating owners seek Berlin's aid
  • Maersk funds war chest through euro corporate bond sale
  • Horizon Lines third quarter earnings fall 24pc
  • Jaxport looks for more cargo, sees Charleston, Savannah as rivals
  • UPS's third quarter profits plunge 43pc to US$549 million
  • Panalpina falls 19pc in first 9 months, off 4pc last quarter
  • South Carolina's ports plan stresses comparative advantages
  • FedEx expands hub at Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport
  • Air cargo operator Viktor Bout likely to avoid US arms extradition
  • Blue Grass Airport names ex-Toledo airports chief executive director

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo acknowledged as 'Company of the Year' in logistics category
  • Box shipping lines warily treading way out of gloom
  • Tuscor Lloyds moves to Salford Quays to expand operations
  • IR Class to certify St. Kitts & Nevis ships
  • Shanghai Export Container Freight Index launched
  • Baltic index climbs further
  • Bharati Shipyard turnover up
  • French Minister optimistic of resolving trade issues by year-end
  • Fuel removal from capsized vessel off Paradip Port may take 4-6 weeks
  • Safe Here & Everywhere; GTI drives message home
  • Uniform GST need of the hour, emphasises CII
  • Govt may lower MAT rates in modified DTC
  • SLR hiked by 100 basis points
  • Trade off between growth & inflation well balanced-Fieo
  • Adani Enterprises to decide on bonus shares this Friday
  • Stimulus packages to stay for now-PM
  • Pranab for elaborate tax treaty with Switzerland

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2009
  • Peter Ramsauer is Germany's new transport minister
    Germany has a new transport minister in the shape of Peter Ramsauer, who has headed the national committee of the Christian Social Union in the German Bundestag up to now...
  • Thai Airways betting on freighters
    Thai Airways International Cargo is using the economic slump as an opportunity for expansion. The carrier will be able to raise the frequency of freighter flights between Thailand ...
  • UPS continues to suffer
    UPS, the world's largest parcel operator, recently reported its Q3/2009 results. The figures show a year-on-year fall in revenue of 14% or almost USD 2 billion to USD 11.15 bi...
  • C.H. Robinson with higher profit
    C.H. Robinson, a logistics service provider based in Eden Prairie MN (USA), reported a Q3/2009 net profit of USD 95.5 million, 2% more than in the same months o...
  • Panalpina Japan celebrates 40th anniversary
    40 years ago Panalpina established its first delegation office in Tokyo. In the meantime the company has also opened offices in four other Japanese cities. Coinciding with the fort...
  • RailRunner and Stone sign deal for Indian market
    RailRunner N.A. Inc, which develops and markets an advanced container-based intermodal transport system, has announced a ten-year collaboration agreement with Kolkata (India)-based...
  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe Q3 results
    Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) in the USA reported quarterly earnings of USD 1.42 per diluted share, which included a USD 0.06 per share impact related to a f...
  • Port of Houston and Liberia's NPA renew agreement
    The signing of a memorandum of friendship and trade cooperation between the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) and the National Port Authority (NPA) Systems of Liberia recently highli...
  • New agent for cargo bound for Gabon
    M+S Mehrtens & Schwickerath GmbH has been named an agent for Hungary by the Council of Gabonese Shippers (Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs), based in Libreville (Gabon), in...
  • TransRussiaExpress offers optimised service
    The ro-ro service between Lübeck (Germany) and St Petersberg (Russia) operated by Finnlines Deutschland GmbH began calling at the port of Helsinki once a week on 24 October. The "T...
  • Wilhelm Könntgen celebrates 60th birthday
    Wilhelm Könntgen, director of Emons Spedition GmbH, an internationally active transport, forwarding and logistics company, celebrated his 60th birthday on 23 October. Born in ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Hard times for Japanese giants
  • Braemar having bumper year
  • Boston wants stimulus boost for cruise terminal, freight handling
  • Major quartet order at Daewoo

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Stabbert converts veteran OSV to DP2 construction vessel
  • DSME books $460 million VLOC order

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Maersk Lines' clause causing problems for lenders
    'QUIET enjoyment clause' used to prevent banks from taking ownership and selling off distressed vessels.
  • Exmar third quarter earnings plunge
    SLUMP in charter rates for gas carriers slash shipowner's turnover

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Bulker warning for 2H10
    DRYSHIPS believes that orderbook pressures could have a significant effect in the second half of next year, despite heavy delivery slippage
  • Angola steps on the gas
    ANGOLA is accelerating its gasoline imports and Denmark's Torm is taking advantage, the tanker specialist said today
  • Angola oil output bonus
    CHEVRON plans to increase its Angola oil output by a quarter over the next two years, the company says
  • Spain to use armed guards
    Spanish shipowners can use armed private security guards on merchant ships operating in the Indian Ocean, the Spanish government has announced
  • Moscow warned on pipeline plan
    MOSCOW has been warned that a cross-Turkey crude oil pipeline from the Black Sea to the Aegean will lead to the cancellation of a planned Bourgas-Alexandropoulos pipeline crossing Bulgaria and Greece

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Norfolk Southern Profit Drops 42 Percent
  • Senate Panel Approves TSA, FMCSA Nominees
  • Paccar Profit Crashes 96 Percent
  • OOCL Bumps Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • Panel Backs Infrastructure Bond Switch
  • Northwest Ports Box Decline Slows
  • CMA CGM Hikes Rates
  • Trucker Covenant Loses $13.6 Million
  • Shipper Says Inventory Slashed After 'War Council'
  • Acquisition Boosts Canadian Pacific Earnings
  • DOT to Issue New Hours of Service Rule
  • DP World Container Volume Falls 6 Percent
  • MSC Hikes India Rates
  • Maersk to Start UAE-Iraq Feeder
  • Truck Maker Scania Profit Falls 85 Percent
  • German Ship Owners Face Market Collapse
  • Three Japanese Carriers Post Losses

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Japanese trio deep in the red for H1
  • DP World sees signs of stability
  • Maersk to start UAE/Iraq feeder shuttle
  • Freight rates still down
  • Maersk Eurobonds 'oversubscribed'

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Exmar profits fall
    Gasship owner reports 40% drop in third-quarter profits as its LPG carrier fleet barely stayed in the red.
  • Tallink tumbles
    Improved fourth quarter can't stop Estonian ferry group sliding to a full-year loss as cargo volumes fall.
  • Tall tales?
    Sovcomflot fleet chief Andrey Sharikov denies he made up story that former boss Dmitry Skarga ordered him to destroy vital sale documents.
  • Kamsars nixed?
    George Economou-led bulker and drilling unit owner appears to have cancelled two kamsarmax newbuildings.
  • New Suape yard
    Recife-area port complex could get its another shipyard as the march of Brazilian yard proposals continues.
  • $74m cig bust
    Millions of smuggled cigarettes found on German-managed multipurpose ship detained in Ireland.
  • Boxship hit
    Japanese destroyer collides with South Korean feedership Carina Star off southern Japan. Both ships catch fire.
  • $284m in the bag
    Hercules Offshore says it has received net proceeds of $284m from notes offering.
  • Financing ahead
    DryShips operations chief "fairly confident" in ability to finance drillships pair once contracts are in place.
  • Still in Pride
    John Fredriksen's Seadrill renews forward contracts for up to 9.5% stake in rival Pride International.
  • Five in a row
    CSCL stretched year to date loss to $783m as it spends its fifth consecutive quarter in the red.
  • Expansion slashed
    NYK takes a chain saw to ambitious fleet expansion programme as it plunges deep into loss.
  • Cancelling costs
    Owners claiming to have gotten off lightly with newbuilding cancellations not being entirely truthful.
  • Demo deals boom
    Braemar's scrap brokers 'will sell over one hundred ships this year', claims boss Alan Marsh.
  • Scrutiny welcome
    Sovcomflot fleet chief Andrey Sharikov tells London court former boss Dmitry Skarga was happy for him to compare company's charter deals against market rates.
  • Malta-bound
    Arctic Sea faces thorough inspection before expected handover to owner, Maltese authorities say.
  • KGs clobbered
    A whopping 70% of idle boxships belong to German KG houses, report says
  • Better quarter
    Hong Kong listed GSI posts stronger Q3 profit but nine month figures still scarred.
  • DSME delight
    South Korean yard lands $460m VLOC quartet, its largest order in over a year.
  • PGS misses
    Oslo-listed offshore player fall short of forecasts in the third quarter and trims full-year guidance.
  • On target
    DP World will match market forecasts this year after volumes began to stabilise in the third quarter, says CEO Mohammed Sharaf.
  • Inui tips more
    Japanese bulker owner piles 135% on to its first-half profit forecast.
  • Bets beaten
    Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 tops analysts' estimates for the third quarter despite fall in operating profit.
  • Braemar drops
    Revenues and profit down at Alan Marsh-led broker but broking transaction volumes "fully restored".
  • NYK KO'd
    Japan's second biggest shipowner continues to struggle due to low cargo volumes and freight rates.
  • Bunker surge
    Sales of bunkers in Singapore reach second highest monthly total in September, official figures show.
  • MOL slips to loss
    Another of Japan's big shipowners sinks into the red on the back of the global economic slowdown.
  • K Line crashes
    Japanese shipowner slips to a $480m loss in the first six months of the year on weak global demand.
  • Pirates have pair
    Royal Navy warships pressed into action as Somali pirates confirm capture of British couple and yacht.
  • TTA grabs Nemo
    Thai owner's offshore unit, Mermaid, buys Norwegian KG owner and its dive support newbuilding.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Japan's Big 3 see red
  • Hamburg Süd ship in collision off Brazil coast
  • Panalpina, Atlas renew air agreement
  • COSCO CEO urges open trade for service sector
  • ITC studies small, mid-sized U.S. exporters
  • Kirk, Indian minister talk trade
  • Nadler: N.Y.-N.J. port needs Brooklyn box terminal
  • N.J. plans suit over Delaware River dredging

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Forget restored liner conferences
    The EU Commission has no plans to restore the bloc exemption from competition rules for liner conferences, Hubert de Boca from the Commission's Competition Directorate told the European Maritime Law's
  • Korean stake in new Russian shipyard
    The state-owned Russian shipbuilding group United Shipbuilding and Korean Daewoo have agreed on a joint-venture, with United having a controlling stake, to create a new shipbuilding facility in
  • Concrete plans for ferry connection Gotland ' Baltic States 2010
    The Swedish island of Gotland is close to having a regular ferry service also eastwards. The board of the municipality has decided to support a project linking the island's port

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 27, 2009
  • Prices falling for second day
    Rotterdam seeing lower numbers but tightening avails.
  • Energy companies brand emissions targets 'delusional'
    Politicians urged to 'be realistic about shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy'.
  • Hong Kong: Focus is on solar hybrid vessels
    Owners could start saving in just two years, says company.
  • MOL predicts 28% increase in bunker prices
    Another Japanese shipping line warns of firming bunker market.
  • Middle Eastern hub sees prices fall
    South Africa, however, reporting firmer numbers.
  • 'Hybrid' warship commissioned
    US Navy says its newest ship has already saved more than $2 million in fuel costs.
  • Fire at storage facility under investigation
    Blaze said to have cost Puerto Rico at least $6.4 million.
  • Shipping line expects bunker prices to climb
    NYK predicts 30% increase in fuel costs for the second half of its current financial year.
  • Environmental groups call for more taxes on fuel
    British prime minister told: 'Don't allow' officials to block green tax initiative.
  • Prices firm in Busan and Port Klang
    Bunkers in other key Asian ports were weaker.
  • Asia to see slightly more fuel oil in November
    December arbitrage volumes expected to match November volumes.
  • Oil forecast at $74 in 2010
    Poll revises oil price up slightly in view of a stronger economic outlook.
  • S Korean bunker sales 'hit' this year
    Sales down about 30% compared to previous year, trader says.
  • Vitol to buy Antwerp refinery
    Vitol says deal 'will add significant storage capacity' to its existing terminal business.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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