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January 29, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Japanese navy on standby for deployment to Somalia
    Japan yesterday ordered its navy to start preparations for deployment in waters off Somalia, becoming the latest nation to step up the fight against pirates in the lawless African nation.
  • Development zone at Caofeidian takes shape
    China's port construction, steel and power giants will pour 192.9 billion yuan (S$42.5 billion) for infrastructure construction in Caofeidian, an island- turned development zone in the Bohai Bay in north China, according to the city government of Tangshan, which administrates the zone.
  • Tanker rates seen falling till Q4 as demand stays flat
    General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, expects tanker rates to fall until the fourth quarter as demand for crude shipments stays near current levels and new supertankers enter the world fleet, chief financial officer Jeff Pribor said.
  • Industry veteran named MD of Thome Offshore Mgt
  • US stimulus may bypass water projects
  • Japanese fishing vessel captured by Russia

Sched Netweb site
  • Authorities okay plan for Taicang port bonded logistics centre
  • Nantong port box volume up 10pc in 2008
  • Zhangjiagang Bonded Area wins State Council building approval
  • Southampton container terminal reportedly down 10pc in 2008
  • GAC opens logistics development office in Lille
  • NYK deploys DispatchManager for electronic truck dispatch
  • Retiring air force air traffic controllers can join CAAS
  • IATA e-freight scheme wins over 18, surpassing 14-country goal
  • FedEx Express wins environmental and workplace awards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Curtains going up on ctl imex
  • Demand for Capesize vessels hauls up Baltic Dry Index
  • All Major Ports & airports to be EDI-linked by year-end
  • MbPT adding feathers to cap in times of recession too!
  • BATCO, VCTPL sign MoU to provide 'virtual seaport' concept for ex-im community
  • Perishables cargo facility at Cochin airport to be opened on February 2
  • KPCHAA seeks relaxation in stamp duty payment terms for importers
  • ASR Logistics (India) lifts off into handling project cargo
  • Banks ignoring MSME sector, asserts Fieo chief
  • 'Golden share' for govt in core projects proposed
  • Seafood industry wants US to implement WTO ruling on scrapping Customs bond
  • Ahluwalia convening HoDs meet to zero in on apparel industry's woes
  • Move to ensure easier flow of dollar loans to exporters by hiking ceiling rate
  • Corp. India criticises RBI's credit policy

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 27, 2009
  • Nurminen Logistics and Transgarant to collaborate
    This month (January), the Finnish service provider Nurminen Logistics and the Russian company OOO Transgarant, part of the Fesco group, signed a seven-year contract covering a stra...
  • Palletforce opens new hub in UK
    The UK's largest pallet distribution centre in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire will be officially opened this month (January) - following a GBP 30 million investment by Palletforce....
  • Werner Enterprises increased profits in Q4/2008
    The Omaha NE-based US transport and logistics service provider Werner Enterprises posted a 20% increase in profits in Q4/2008 despite a 7% drop in revenues due in part to fleet siz...
  • Mlog Logistics building W'rth logistics centre in Switzerland
    The intra-logistics provider Mlog Logistics has expanded W'rth International's logistics centre in Landquart (the Grisons, Switzerland). Mlog added two more alleyways to W'rth's hi...
  • New air cargo plan for India
    The consultancy firm Price WaterhouseCooper is creating a ten-year Indian air cargo development plan on behalf of the Airports Authority of India.
  • FedEx delays hub opening
    The US express service provider FedEx will open its new USD 300 million hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport NC (USA) in autumn instead of summer of this yea...
  • Cathay Pacific adding flights
    Despite the crisis, the Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is to increase the number of flights it offers to three key destinations ' Paris (FR), Shanghai (CN) and Jakarta (ID)...
  • Hong Kong: air cargo dropped by 3% in 2008
    The volume of airfreight passing through Hong Kong dropped by 3.1% last year, compared with 4.5% growth in 2007, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In December 2008, cargo thr...
  • Port of Taipei plans massive expansion
    As trade with China is expected to boom, Taiwan's port of Taipei is planning to invest USD 558 million over eight years in an expansion scheme that will create an alternative to th...
  • Beijing airport wants to sell stake in Air China Cargo
    Capital Airports Holding Co, operator of Beijing Capital Airport (China) wants to sell a 24% stake in Air China Cargo. The net asset value is estimated at RMB 798 million. A p...
  • Evergreen Line launches new Greek shuttles
    Evergreen Line (Taiwan) launched two new regional feeder services, linking the Mediterranean hub port of Taranto (IT) to Piraeus and Thessaloniki (both in Greece), in late January....
  • Lower import duties for clean trucks in Russia
    The Russian government plans to exempt imported trucks with low emission Euro 4 and 5 engines from customs duties. The import duty for commercial vehicles was raised by 30% on 12 J...
  • Norfolkline reduces number of vessels
    In view of the current global economic climate and the consequent drive for efficiency, Norfolkline, a European multimodal short sea carrier with headquarters in Scheveningen (Neth...
  • MOL and Gulf LPG start VLGC pool
    The Tokyo (Japan)-based shipping line MOL announced the formation of a very large gas carrier (VLGC) pool called LPG Global Transport, along with Gulf LPG Transport Company of Qata...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • IMO meets in Djibouti to tackle piracy
  • Japan to send ships to Gulf of Aden
  • French Navy foils attack on MOL tanker
  • OSG ship breaks down near Golden Gate Bridge
  • Success weighs down LA port's green scheme

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Kirby reports another earnings record
  • $37.75 million LCS award
  • Delta Queen to be floating hotel

World Wide Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • LNG facility developer lauds land board decision
  • Port association pleased with seaport funding in stimulus bill
  • Port of Portland schedules PDX deicing plan open house
  • Port of Tacoma CFS sees customer base growing
  • Puget Sound ports net funds for equipment retro-fit program

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • IUMI paints bleak future for shipping and insurers
    UNDERWRITERS warned knock-on effect from economic and seatrade dwonturn could last into 2011.
  • NOL sees box volumes crash 24% in weeks
    NEPTUNE Orient Lines saw its container volumes dip 24% in the last six weeks of 2008.

Fairplayweb site
  • Piraeus, MSC fined in Greece
  • Pirate attack thwarted, 9 arrested
  • How piracy affects charters
  • Lübeck gains TransAtlantic coverage
  • Shippers told to delay pirates
  • Salvador port scheme advances
  • Planners approve Liverpool scheme
  • Shahid Rajaee nets investment

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Maersk, CMA CGM join on USEC-Med
    Carriers join on new WestMed VSA, will remove 2,900 TEUs from weekly trade, add direct calls at Malta and Port of Miami
  • APL volumes plunge
  • ICL adds Wilmington call
  • CMA CGM raises rates for India-East Africa services
  • Box terminal for Vlora port
  • UASC starts India-ME loop
  • Maersk adjusts NCX service
  • France faces freight chaos
  • JAL cuts LA cargo flights
  • PNW ports expand program to lower diesel emissions
  • Don Welch, longtime S.C. port director, dies at 78

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Premier Wen still convinced China can achieve growth rate target
  • Oil hovers around USD40; but bunker prices climb
  • CMA CGM and Maersk agree Med US VSA
  • UASC's AGX loop to call at Sohar

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • DryShips breaches
    Two banks inform bulker owner that it breached loan covenants as company files $500m shelf registration.
  • Dry sales flop
    Deals by George Economou's DryShips to sell three bulkers fall through, and two drillship newbuildings may be axed.
  • Poised to survive
    Despite gloomy outlook for dry-bulk and tanker shipping, Moody's says seven rated companies should weather the storm.
  • Fednav sues
    Canadian bulker owner takes on DryShips in a US federal court over sale of the Maple Valley.
  • Front cut to 'sell'
    Norway's DnB NOR Markets downgrades Jens Martin Jensen-led Frontline over falling tanker demand.
  • 'Great time' on ice
    After 300 skiers enjoy lobster meal while on an ice-bound ferry, the CTMA Vacancier is free.
  • Tide rises
    Quarterly profits surge for New Orleans offshore vessel giant Tidewater, bursting past analyst estimates.
  • Jobs snuffed
    Crew in danger of axe as Eckero Line shifts cruiseferry to Swedish flag to continue selling snuff on board.
  • Doing too much
    Accident-prone Norwegian general cargoship grounded off Denmark because master was tackling four tasks at once, report finds.
  • Deep Sea fixes
    Norwegian owner wins charters of up to eight months from oil major for two anchor-handlers.
  • Maersk cutting
    New vessel-sharing deal with CMA CGM from Med to US will remove 2,900 teu of capacity per week.
  • UASC launches
    Container line starts new service linking Middle East to Indian sub-continent.
  • Siem loses out
    Kristian Siem-led offshore owner makes $6m provision from cancelled order at bankrupt yard.
  • Two-way Gulf run
    Maritime security corridor in Gulf of Aden to become two-way system as naval presence beefed up.
  • Strike rates rise
    Increased labour dispute claims leads to15% premium hike for club cover for ship delays.
  • Summer slump
    General Maritime predicts modest fall in tanker rates through to the fourth quarter, before an upturn.
  • Tanker towed
    OSG's Overseas Cleliamar loses power in ballast off San Francisco, but brought safely back to port.
  • Passengers saved
    All 69 people rescued as jetfoil sinks off Sumatra in Indonesia in bad weather.
  • Emissions mission
    First emissions trading seminar scheduled by industry green group SEAaT at the IMO in London.
  • Caracas fracas
    Venezuelan oil company PDVSA seizes control of Ensco drilling platform in row over unpaid debts.
  • Malaysian move
    Japanese liner giant NYK Line looking to increase market share in Malaysia during economic slump.
  • Offshore split
    Vroon and BPOS going their separate ways after scrapping management agreement for emergency response fleet.
  • Singapore upbeat
    Maritime authorities say 2008 proved to be a good year for shipping industry despite year-end downturn.
  • UKHO heads east
    The UK's Hydrographic Office establishes presence in Asia with new office in Singapore.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • CMA CGM, Maersk to partner in Med-USEC
  • IMO pushes for regional help on piracy
  • Volume drops 9% at Rickenbacker
  • Lake carriers call for new lock, dredging
  • Senate committee approves stimulus bill
  • Home Depot cuts rattle supply chain
  • Chinese innerspring units cause U.S. makers unrest
  • Torok heads UPS freight forwarding
  • Kornegay to retire Feb. 1

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Japan to send warships to Somalia
    The Government of Japan will deploy a number of warships off Somalia to fight the flourishing piracy, BBC reports. However, it's still unclear how many ships that will be deployed
  • All time high for Ports of Stockholm
    A record was noted in 2008 when 11.7 million passengers travelled through Ports of Stockholm, up four per cent from the year before. The passengers travelled in the Baltic
  • Suez loses traffic as vessels take the long route
    The liner carrier CMA CGM is considering to by-pass the Suez Canal and instead sail round the Cape of Good Hope on several of its services. The measure could

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 28, 2009
  • Mexico's tax on fuel
    Changes apply to all foreign-flag vessels, suppliers concerned.
  • Markets surprised by stockpile report
    Uncertainty over price direction following inventory numbers.
  • Belize oil spill response
    Economic development puts area at greater risk.
  • European bunker prices tumble
    Prices weakening across Europe.
  • Companies promote 'advanced lube technology'
    MAN Diesel PrimeServ and Maersk Fluid Technology agree strategic partnership.
  • Bunker prices boost 'Africa route'
    Container line says diverting ships round the southern tip of Africa is 'cost efficient'.
  • Biodiesel 'traces' put bunker suppliers under pressure
    Calls for regulations to recognise 'cross-contamination' is inevitable.
  • Asian market firms after holidays
    Key bunkering ports post gains.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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ITS Costruttori, il corso di alta formazione per entrare nel mondo di Fincantieri
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
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.
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
Freight traffic increased in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in August
Barcelona/Valencia
In the first eight months of 2025, decreases of -1.6% and -0.3% respectively were recorded
In the June-August quarter, FedEx express courier revenues increased by +3.1%
Memphis
An average of 16.8 million express shipments were handled per day (+3.5%)
Breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel of the Brenner Base Tunnel
Milan/Rome
At 64 kilometers, it will be the longest underground railway connection in the world.
Tender launched for privatization of Croatian shipyard 3. MAJ Rijeka 1905
Zagreb
The starting bid is 6.66 million euros.
To decarbonize, shipping should join forces with other hard-to-abate sectors
London
This is highlighted by a report by Accelleron which believes that a critical mass of demand is necessary to overcome a stalemate phase.
COSCO Reassures Customers on Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Vessels
Shanghai
We - the Chinese company assured - will maintain competitive freight rates and surcharges.
Shipping is still far from the target of 5-10% of fuel used coming from scalable, zero-emission sources by 2030
Copenhagen
The need to introduce incentives was underlined
Spain's Boluda acquires Transfesa's intermodal rail freight services.
Valencia
The agreement also includes industrial services, railway maintenance and shunting activities and intermodal terminals.
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Til (MSC Group) to become a shareholder in Turkey's Petkim container port
Baku
Agreement with the Azerbaijani oil group SOCAR
German and Austrian trailer manufacturers challenge EU regulation to reduce truck environmental impact
Berlin/Brussels
They denounce that its application leads to an increase in traffic volumes and therefore emissions.
The Venice Marghera station has been equipped with a track compliant with European TEN-T standards
Venice
A 740-meter freight track has been opened.
World Shipping Council introduces Cargo Safety Program to prevent ship fires
Washington
It is based on artificial intelligence and traditional goods inspections
Rheinmetall to enter naval shipbuilding sector by acquiring Naval Vessels Lürssen
Bremen
Lürssen Group to focus on megayacht production
The British government is investing half a billion pounds to reduce shipping emissions.
London
Private investments of 700 million expected
HMM signs new 10-year contract with Vale for iron ore transport
Seoul
It is worth around $310 million.
The Campania Port Authority reaches an agreement with UNIPORT and Assiterminal
Naples
The regional tax - highlights the port authority - risks undermining the competitiveness of ports
IAPH and WCO publish updated guidelines on cooperation between customs and port authorities
Tokyo/Brussels
Contributed by the World Shipping Council
ABB and Blykalla collaborate on nuclear marine propulsion
Stockholm
The agreement focuses on small modular fast reactors developed by the Swedish company
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Saipem wins new offshore contract worth approximately $1.5 billion in Türkiye
Milan
It is related to the third phase of the Sakarya gas field development project.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +5.7%
Civitavecchia
Record for cruise passengers this period
Uniport and Assiterminal oppose the additional fees demanded of port operators by the Campania Region.
Rome
Amount between 10% and 25% of the annual state fee
The first train from Belgium under the FS Logistix-Lineas agreement has arrived in Segrate.
Milan
Five return connections per week to Antwerp are scheduled
Modernization works are underway at the passenger terminal at the port of Igoumenitsa.
Naples
Grimaldi takes delivery of the PCTC "Grand Auckland"
Damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
According to the International Cable Protection Committee, the cause could be ship traffic
Dutch company Damen to build 24 naval vessels for British company Serco
Gorinchem/Amsterdam
Green light for a €270 million bridging loan to the shipbuilding company.
DP World to build and operate container terminal at Montreal's new Contrecœur port
Dubai/Montreal
It will become operational in 2030
Expansion work has begun at the Vienna South intermodal terminal.
Vienna
Annual traffic capacity expected to increase by 44%
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +0.8%
Cairo
In the first seven months of 2025, a decrease of -10.2% was recorded
In July, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -3.0%
Genoa
The decline was limited by increased oil traffic in the Vado harbor. Ferry traffic dropped 9.9%.
Trump nominates Laura DiBella as chair of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Washington
The nomination of Robert Harvey as commissioner of the federal agency has also been forwarded to the Senate.
Genoa's new dam: a modification has been approved to allow for completion of work by the end of 2027.
Genoa
Phase A and Phase B works will be carried out rather than sequentially
Assiterminal, simplify and standardize dredging procedures to restore the operational competitiveness of ports.
Taranto Recommends: The Regasification Plant Would Promote the Port's Revitalization
Taranto
Melucci: a lifeline for the entire port system and for our city's economic growth.
Cargo and cruise traffic in eastern Sicily ports is on the rise
Catania
In the container segment, an increase of +27.9% was recorded
FS Logistix and Lineas form joint venture to manage the Antwerp Mainhub Terminal
Antwerp
Rail services between Antwerp and Milan expected to increase
Attack on a product tanker in the Red Sea
Southampton
A missile fell near the ship which suffered no damage
Sea trials have been completed for the new GNV Virgo ro-pax vessel.
Genoa
It will be GNV's first liquefied natural gas ship
In the first half of the year, Singamas' container sales decreased by -10%.
Hong Kong
The average selling price dropped by -3.8%
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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.
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
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.
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
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
Assoporti, the Italian ports' cruise offerings presented at the Seatrade Europe fair.
Hamburg
Giampieri: We are leaders in the Mediterranean area and in Europe
Commander Claudio Tomei, USCLAC president from 2012 to 2024, has passed away.
Viareggio
His strong commitment to improving the working conditions of Italian seafarers
In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports grew by +1.4%
Piraeus
Passengers down by -1.1%
HD Hyundai Samho Orders Four New Container Ships
Seoul
Order worth approximately 468 million dollars
Trieste: Fraudulent bankruptcy in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
Investigation into a company based in Palermo
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by 7.4% in August.
Hong Kong
In the first eight months of 2025 the decline was -3.8%
BigLift Shipping and CY Shipping order two additional heavy lift vessels
Amsterdam
Order placed at Chinese shipyard Jing Jiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co.
Container traffic at the port of Singapore continued to decline in August
Singapore
Total volume of goods increased by +1.1%
The Charthage ferry was placed under administrative detention in the port of Genoa
Genoa
A Coast Guard inspection found numerous deficiencies
Disney Cruise Line's largest ship's debut delayed by three months
Lake Buena Vista
Construction delays force the maiden voyage to be postponed until March 10th.
Shell to supply liquefied biomethane to Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hamburg
Agreement effective immediately
Andrea Zoratti has been appointed general manager of Hub Telematica
Genoa
The company is controlled by Assagenti and Spediporto
Jotun and Messina sign agreement to improve the environmental and commercial performance of ships.
Genoa
The "Jolly Rosa" vessel will use the Hull Skating Solutions solution
PSA Genova Pra' announces the hiring of 25 people dedicated to container handling.
Genoa
Ferrari: International markets have changed profoundly
CMA CGM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels and Chinese services
Marseille
The rates announced by the USTR in April will apply from October 14th.
South Korean HJ Shipbuilding wins orders for four 8,850 TEU containerships
Busan
Orders with a total value of approximately 461 million dollars
Conference: "Waiting and Delays in Road Transport: Logistics in Check"
Genoa
Organized by Trasportounito, it will be held on September 26th in Genoa
GNV has inaugurated a new office in Barcelona
Barcelona
The company currently has 52 employees throughout Spain.
Port of Trieste: EU funding for two new projects
Trieste
Resources with a total value of 1.7 million euros
Filt Cgil, the Flotilla incident is serious. Dockworkers are ready to mobilize.
Rome
Union announces action if aid is not allowed to reach Gaza
Stena Line to buy Latvian port operator Terrabalt
Gothenburg
It handles rolling stock, bulk cargo, and general cargo traffic in the port of Liepaja.
In the first eight months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.6%
Gioia Tauro
2,912,943 TEUs were handled
Meyer Turku begins construction of Royal Caribbean's fourth "Icon"-class cruise ship
Miami/Turku
It will be delivered in 2027
More than one in ten maritime shipments has shortages
Washington
This is what a report by the World Shipping Council has revealed, highlighting the safety risks
Last July, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +3.8%
Ravenna
In the first seven months of 2025, growth was +5.4%
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -3.2%.
Brussels
Landings down 1.3% and embarkations down 5.4%
Product tanker High Fidelity rescues 38 migrants on a drifting dinghy
Rome
Intervention in the south of the island of Crete
GES and RINA sign agreement to develop a prototype of a new hydrogen battery
Rovereto/Genoa
PSA's second phase of container terminal at Mumbai Port inaugurated
Singapore
Annual traffic capacity will increase to 4.8 million TEUs
The conference "EU ETS - Perspectives and Opportunities for Decarbonization in the Maritime Sector" will be held in Palermo.
Rome
It will be held on September 18th and 19th
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
Korean Firms Reassess U.S. Investments After Mass Immigration Raid
(The Korea Bizwire)
Russia's infrastructure development plan aims to build 17 marine terminals by 2036
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Fincantieri and PGZ sign an agreement to support the modernization of the Polish Navy
Trieste
The third LSS section for Chantiers de l'Atlantique was launched in Castellammare di Stabia.
In the US, funding for wind energy development projects in ports is being cut.
Washington
Resources worth $679 million will be reallocated for port infrastructure upgrades
From January 1st, Kombiverkehr will operate the PKV intermodal terminal in the port of Duisburg.
Frankfurt am Main
It has a traffic capacity of approximately 200 thousand intermodal units per year.
Wallenius Marine and ABB form Overseas joint venture
Stockholm
The aim is to accelerate the launch of the platform of the same name for improving fleet performance.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has asked the Region to agree on the appointment of Bagalà as president of the Sardinian Port Authority.
Rome
He is currently the extraordinary commissioner of the same body
DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in Saudi Arabia's AJEX Logistics Services.
Bonn/Riyadh
The Middle Eastern company has two thousand employees
CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic in the second quarter
Hong Kong
In the first six months of 2025 the total was 78.8 million TEUs (+4.3%)
Confitarma approves the decree on advanced training for tanker seafarers.
Rome
Applause to the General Command of the Port Authority Corps
Quarterly freight traffic in Moroccan ports increases
Tangier/Casablanca
In Tanger Med the growth was +17%
The board of directors of the Genoa-based Ente Bacini has been renewed.
Genoa
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