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April 29, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Getting on the road to recovery
    SINCE around September 2008, the global credit crunch has been dominating business headlines and gripped every industry worldwide.
  • A helping hand for crews
    AS the use of electronic aids increases in the shipping industry, voyage planning and fleet management systems are becoming staple tools for ship managers and fleet owners.
  • Baltic Dry Index won't rebound till 2011: Nomura
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of world trade that collapsed a record 92 per cent last year, won't rebound until 2011, Nomura Holdings Inc said.
  • US ship captain to testify before Senate on piracy
  • Cosco eyes tanker listing
  • Junk rammed by freighter off Taiwan
Strait Talk
  • What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
    MENTION of the word criminalisation will probably lead many readers to suspect this week's column will be about the Hebei Spirit saga and last week's ruling by the Korean Supreme Court.
Motoring
  • How about a motor risks bureau?
    LAST year, the motor insurance industry lost over $200 million, leading many underwriters to increase premiums and many unhappy motorists with clean driving records to cry foul.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Getting on the road to recovery
    SINCE around September 2008, the global credit crunch has been dominating business headlines and gripped every industry worldwide.
  • A helping hand for crews
    AS the use of electronic aids increases in the shipping industry, voyage planning and fleet management systems are becoming staple tools for ship managers and fleet owners.
  • Baltic Dry Index won't rebound till 2011: Nomura
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of world trade that collapsed a record 92 per cent last year, won't rebound until 2011, Nomura Holdings Inc said.
  • US ship captain to testify before Senate on piracy
  • Cosco eyes tanker listing
  • Junk rammed by freighter off Taiwan
Strait Talk
  • What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
    MENTION of the word criminalisation will probably lead many readers to suspect this week's column will be about the Hebei Spirit saga and last week's ruling by the Korean Supreme Court.
Motoring
  • How about a motor risks bureau?
    LAST year, the motor insurance industry lost over $200 million, leading many underwriters to increase premiums and many unhappy motorists with clean driving records to cry foul.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Getting on the road to recovery
    SINCE around September 2008, the global credit crunch has been dominating business headlines and gripped every industry worldwide.
  • A helping hand for crews
    AS the use of electronic aids increases in the shipping industry, voyage planning and fleet management systems are becoming staple tools for ship managers and fleet owners.
  • Baltic Dry Index won't rebound till 2011: Nomura
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of world trade that collapsed a record 92 per cent last year, won't rebound until 2011, Nomura Holdings Inc said.
  • US ship captain to testify before Senate on piracy
  • Cosco eyes tanker listing
  • Junk rammed by freighter off Taiwan
Strait Talk
  • What shall we do with a drunken sailor?
    MENTION of the word criminalisation will probably lead many readers to suspect this week's column will be about the Hebei Spirit saga and last week's ruling by the Korean Supreme Court.
Motoring
  • How about a motor risks bureau?
    LAST year, the motor insurance industry lost over $200 million, leading many underwriters to increase premiums and many unhappy motorists with clean driving records to cry foul.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL profit falls 33pc to US$1.3 billion, but sales only down 4pc
  • Port of Shenzhen quarterly container volume down 21pc
  • COSCON launches service to US west at Fuzhou
  • Tianjin enjoys 4.3pc year-on-year increase in March
  • Dalian quarterly box volume off 2.8pc, but rises in March
  • JPMorgan to buy low, sell high in distressed ship buying market
  • Grand Alliance switches to Rotterdam, dumps Amsterdam
  • MSC to join Shipping Corp of India's ISE service
  • Lagos congestion eases as volume drops and overstaying boxes moved
  • UPS profit falls 55.7pc to US$401 million, but sees upturn next year
  • St Petersburg quarterly volume drops 27pc, boxes off 38pc
  • Aeroflot and Air Madagascar to offer flights to Guangzhou
  • Air China denies merger, plans spending US$4.4 billion this year next
  • DHL wins five accolades at Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maersk Line wins 3 major awards
  • The big opportunity in coastal shipping
  • TKM opens office in Shanghai
  • Mercator Lines wins 2 awards at Singapore
  • Atlas Shipping Group holds interactive managers' meet in capital
  • Grand Alliance bestowed 'Best Container Shipping Alliance' Award
  • NYK's liner division achieves AEO status in Benelux
  • Textile exporters scout for alternative markets to US & Europe
  • Apeda issues fresh guidelines for mango exports
  • Anti-dumping duty imposed on cold-rolled steel products imported from EU, US & China
  • Safeguard duty on uncoated & copy paper imports proposed
  • MoS asks Major Ports' Chairmen to enforce reduced manning scales
  • 10 pc growth in direct tax collections seen
  • India weathering economic storm-Ahluwalia
  • Govt ready to buy bonds worth $ 10 bn to enhance capital base of IMF
  • BRIC seeks increased role in IMF affairs
  • OECD too calls for crackdown on tax havens

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 27, 2009
  • CMA CGM's 9,600 teu "Ivanhoe" calls at Dunkirk
    The "CMA CGM Ivanhoe" containership, deployed in CMA CGM's FAL 3 French Asia Line, called at the port of Dunkirk's NFTI container terminal in mid-April. Built in 2008, the 9,658 te...
  • Smooth implementation of transport worker car in port of Tacoma
    Terminals and port facilities have report smooth implementation of the transportation worker identification credential (TWIC) since it became mandatory at the port of Tacoma in Feb...
  • Market share of ocean freight providers has grown
    Dr Thomas C. Lieb, chairman of the board of Essen-based German company Schenker, told delegates to the recent CI Global Liner Shipping conference in London that ocean freight forwa...
  • Another feeder service from Hamburg launched by Hyundai
    A regular Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) feeder service now links Hamburg with St Petersburg every 14 days. The "Robert" feeder ship puts in at the container terminals of the port o...
  • Ryder System reports drop in revenue
    US freight, logistics and supply chain management company Ryder System has reported net earnings of USD 6.8 million in Q1/2009, compared with USD 56.1 million in the first quarter ...
  • GLS expanding in Rotterdam
    GLS Netherlands has tripled capacities at its Rotterdam location, adding 10,000 sqm that will enable the logistics service provider to expand its parcels and freight handling areas...
  • Geis group reaches record sales figure
    The Geis group, headquartered in Bad Neustadt near Nuremberg (Germany), generated the highest sales in its 60 year history in 2008. The international logistics service provider's n...
  • New WWL vehicle processing centre in Zeebrugge
    Scandinavian logistics provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has opened a European vehicle processing centre (VPC) in Zeebrugge (Belgium). The company has invested EUR 8.5 ...
  • K Line receives environment citation
    K Line has been recognised for its contribution to conserving the environment in 2008 by the US port of Long Beach, which has been promoting voluntary ship speed reduction to curb ...
  • South Carolina programme to reduce truck emissions
    Trucks serving the US port of Charleston are getting cleaner and greener through a new programme that reduces truck emissions while saving companies money on their fuel bills. Unde...
  • Burlington Northern's quarterly dividend
    The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation will pay a quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share on outstanding common stock. Common shares outstanding on 31 March totalled approxi...
  • SIA Cargo opens Sharjah airport office
    Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo) and its regional sales agent SNTTA Cargo have opened an office and regional hub at Sharjah airport's freight centre. It will administer charter...

Maritime Global Netweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Stolt Strength on way to Oman
  • European SAFEDOR risk-based design project completed
  • Finnlines sells Finnhansa
  • Mitsui OSK Lines profit down
  • Cruise ship repels pirates with armed response
  • ITF calls on IBF to extend Somali danger zone

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Colonna's starts on five-year S.I. Ferry contract
  • First quarter red ink at Jeffboat
  • 112 m Incat set for Dover-Boulogne service

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Owners jittery as Maersk Alabama steward sues over pirate attack
    PROSPECT of hefty payouts could deter owners from sailing through the Gulf of Aden and Suez Canal.
  • US piracy charge Somali faces life for Maersk hijack
  • Metrostar strikes deal to stall delivery of suezmaxes
    GROUP negotiates delays to last two units in a series of newbuildings under construction at Hyundai Samho.
  • Evergreen profits collapse
    EVERGREEN Marine Corp suffered huge drop in profits for 2008 as freight rates declined.

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Danaos secures newbuild reprieves
    CONTAINER ship owner Danaos Corporation disclosed new details today on 15 newbuild delivery delays
  • Seafarer sues over hijacking
    A LAWSUIT filed by the chief cook aboard Maersk Alabama has alleged that Maersk Line and his employer "knowingly sent him into pirate-infested waters near Somalia."
  • NYK's profits crash to $57M
    NYK HAS announced that net profits for the year to the end of March fell by more than half year on year
  • Bilbao yard unions strike pay deal
    SUBCONTRACTED yard workers today returned to work at La Naval yard in Bilbao after talks involving unions, subcontractors and yard owner Construcciones Navales del Norte ended a strike
  • Beware piracy per head
    THE COST-per-head potential of a successful cruise ship hijacking is the reason governments encourage cruising companies to avoid transits in pirate zones, a conference heard today in London
  • Seaspan slashes dividend
    SEASPAN cut its quarterly dividend today and issued a stern public message to counterparty CSAV of Chile

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Fitch Lowers Alameda Corridor Rating
  • Panama Canal Upgrades Tugboat Fleet
  • Coast Guard Published Mariner ID Rule
  • Legislation Would Set Mandatory Port Security
  • AMB Property Lost $122 Million in First Quarter
  • Seattle, Tacoma Box Volumes Drop
  • Seaspan Swings to Profit
  • Nehru Port Extends Terminal Bidding Deadline
  • U.S.-Mexico Trade Proceeds Despite Swine Flu
  • GDP Rose 1.1 Percent in 2008
  • Union Pacific Settles with Utah
  • Truck Maker Paccar Profit Falls 91 Percent
  • Drewry: Shippers Face Rising Cargo Risks
  • Maersk Alabama Cook Sues
  • China, Peru Sign Trade Pact
  • Air Freight Falls 21.4 Percent
  • "K" Line Profit Falls 61 Percent
  • Blue Dart Profit Dives 60 Percent
  • TNT acquires Brazil's Expresso Araçatuba
  • Hapag-Lloyd Raises Far East Rates
  • Idle Box Fleet Grows
  • Yusen Annual Profit Tumbles

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Deadline looms: no certainty of a bid for ICG
  • CSCL posts substantial Q1 losses
  • Shippers 'at risk' from liner failures
  • Emirates Shipping and TS Lines form partnership as Khan departs

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • More delays
    Danaos Corp pushes back 15 newbuilding deliveries and reports "highly satisfactory" quarterly profits.
  • More crew please
    Ship management boss calls for an improvement in the quality of crews.
  • Boxes of hope
    Container volumes recover in March but AXS-Aphaliner says it's "too early to call a bottom."
  • Russians evade
    Novoship-controlled tanker uses water hoses to fend off attack from three pirate boats off Somalia.
  • 'Hold' Seaspan
    Maxim Group analyst downgrades US-listed boxship owner as dividend cut may not be enough for newbuildings.
  • Hercules in red
    "Deteriorating industry fundamentals" lead rig and liftboat owner Hercules Offshore to post first-quarter loss.
  • Flu hits itineraries
    Cruise lines skip Mexico calls and mariners face scrutiny as worries over swine flu grow.
  • Write down woe
    Hans Noren-led Concordia Maritime flat lines in first quarter and lowers forecast as bust investment bites.
  • Seaspan cuts
    Boxship owner's profits meet analyst expectations, but slashed dividend sends shares crashing.
  • Evergreen pales
    Taiwanese boxship giant sees 2008 profit plunge 93% as demand dies away.
  • Dry detentions
    Trio of bulk carriers held in Canada for failing port state checks during March.
  • D'Amico dives
    Big first quarter earnings drop for Italian tanker owner, but bosses pleased with profit considering difficult markets.
  • PNSC pushes on
    Pakistan's national owner ratchets up earnings in first nine months as revenues rise.
  • Dark days
    Industrial action leads to Fincantieri cancelling Costa Luminosa delivery celebrations.
  • End of the ex-pat?
    Lack of finances leads to shipping companies looking at global markets for staff.
  • Srab shocker
    Swedish tanker owner plunges to first quarter loss after cancelling order for three ships in Turkey.
  • Another payout
    Owner of Selendang Ayu hit with further penalty for Aleutian bulk carrier disaster.
  • A 30 year low
    Think the tanker market has been resilient? Think again, says Swiss Tanker Management's Alex Cooper.
  • Cochin land-grab
    Indian shipyard wants to set up new plant near proposed Vizhinjam container terminal.
  • Boxship demo up
    Containership scrapping surged last month as owners look to a major clear out of older tonnage.
  • One lost off UK
    Search on for man missing from ExxonMobil platform in North Sea 'without survival gear'.
  • 'Pirates' nicked
    Nine men suspected of involvement in attack on MSC cruiseship Melody nabbed by Spanish Navy.
  • Lind talks 'green'
    Rikke Lind says Norway's owners have opportunities from recession, as she holds bilateral trade talks with Beijing.
  • 60 face axe
    Loss-making Swedish ro-ro owner Transatlantic opens talks with unions on redundancies.
  • Full-year falls
    Taiwan's bulker and tanker player Sincere Navigation posts lower 2008 profit as downturn starts to hurt.
  • MHI's net shrinks
    Mitsubishi Heavy warns next year's profit will be half of most recent sum, itself a huge drop.
  • Sanoyas sinks
    Japanese shipbuilder now expects to post a full-year loss versus earlier forecast of a profit.
  • MOL takes control
    Japanese behemoth raises stake in ferry player Kansai Kisen to 89% following takeover offer.
  • Aussies hold 27
    Australian authorities detained nearly one ship per day last month for port state control infringements.
  • Gonzi galled
    Maltese prime minister says bids for Malta Shipyards have come in too low.
  • Grimaldi buys
    Italian owner snaps up idled ro-ro from Finnish subsidiary Finnlines for EUR 40m.
  • Bergen loses more
    Norwegian shipbuilder restates 2008 profit as financial costs rise, but tax bill shrinks.
  • Yujin renews
    Singapore small tanker owner has tied up three of its four bunker tankers for another two years.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • "K" Line sees 61% profit plunge
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises Asia/Europe rates
  • CMA CGM adds Japan calls to MEX service
  • Hong Kong airport cuts landing, parking fees
  • Con-Way records first quarter loss
  • UP sees 18% profit drop
  • 1st Quarter results
  • U.S., China reaffirm trade commitment
  • U.S., Canada promote trade relations
  • ITC probes DR-CAFTA textile preference program
  • ATA wins round in SoCal port truck bout

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Maersk sued by Maersk Alabama crew member
    The cook Richard Hicks, a US citizen, has filed a lawsuit against Maersk Line Limited, Norfolk, Virginia, for negligence and responsibility for sending him deliberately into dangerous waters on board
  • All-time high tonnage under Danish flag
    The three Danish ship registers have reached an all-time high. A total of eleven million gross tons were registered at the end of April. The registers are the Danish
  • STX Pan Ocean in marine pollution case
    South Korean STX Pan Ocean Co. Ltd, owner of the bulk carrier, M/V Ocean Jade, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy as well as falsifying and failing to properly maintain
  • Finnlines sells Finnhansa
    Finnlines Plc's subsidiary Hanseatic Shipping has sold MS Finnhansa to Grimaldi Group. The vessel has been left idle due to the economic downturn and the sale of the vessel will

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 28, 2009
  • Crude fall pushes European bunkers lower
    Barges congested off-Malta till start of May.
  • Scrubber market 'from 2015'
    Strict ECA sulphur limit combined with technology development should see 'scrubbers' take off.
  • Environmental systems 'simply good business'
    But Wilhelm Wilhelmsen admits financial crisis is a 'setback for a cleaner world'.
  • Bunker prices fall across Asia
    Availability in Japan and South Korea seen improving in May.
  • Vitol takes Aramco cargo at discount
    The 380 cst fuel oil cargo will load from Jubail in mid-May.
  • Singapore Exchange may launch 380 cst futures contract
    Reports say fuel oil futures contract could be made available on the exchange soon.
  • Bunker tanker charters renewed another two years
    Singapore bunker sales 'remain fairly high' despite downturn, helping bunker tanker rates.
  • Lower bunker recovery hits NOL-APL revenues
    Average revenues per FEU down 20% year-on-year in recent weeks.
  • Iran pushing for $80 crude
    More supply cuts are needed to achieve a price Iran can live with.

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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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