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November 30, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Fall in ship prices set to continue
    Ship prices may keep dropping for at least another year because banks have not yet dealt with the weaker loans they made to the industry, according to Michael Drayton, a former chairman of the Baltic Exchange.

Sched Netweb site
  • 'Dubai World's debt crisis puts healthy DP World at risk'
  • Zim introduces super slow steaming to s ZCS and EMX services
  • US retailers go slow on new Christmas hires
  • Transnet borrows US$293 million to expand Cape Town terminal
  • Damco launches Miami-based LCL Americas Bridge service
  • Union Pacific opens Donner Pass tunnel to double-stacked cars
  • IATA outraged at European overflight tax midst industry crisis
  • HK, China contend with air cargo shortages, record rates
  • Israeli trust busters approve CAL-Arkia air cargo deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI inks CSR initiative pact with TISS
  • Singapore co., Kakinada Seaports join hands to set up shipyard
  • OOCL to hike rates on S-E Asia-Australia services by $ 250/TEU
  • Seatrade Med to be held at Cannes later next year
  • GAC clinches 'Maritime Services' award at 2009 Lloyd's List event
  • CBI to probe unregistered drug imports from China
  • Sops for drug export to Africa, LatAm skirting Europe
  • Dumping duty on nylon tyre cord fabric from Belarus
  • Gold imports dip
  • Dumping duty may be imposed on power kits from China
  • All-India Port strike may be averted as IPA agrees to hold talks
  • Call for container feeder movement between Kolkata & Vizag Ports
  • Ro-ro jetty opened at Paradip Port
  • DP World not in Dubai's financial rejig plan
  • Gati to restructure business
  • CONCOR commences container rake movement from ICD-Raipur to Vizag
  • Dubai debt crisis not to impact India, asserts Sharma
  • Rice prices poised to shoot up
  • Finance panel recommends modest 12 pc GST
  • Price fever at boiling point
  • Food industry to be worth $258 bn by 2014-15
  • French envoy seeks closer trade relations

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 26, 2009
  • Cargolux in the red
    The Luxembourg-based cargo carrier Cargolux will sink deep into the red this year. The Luxembourg daily paper "Tageblatt" reported that Cargolux will post a full triple-digit milli...
  • Panalpina chosen for Franco-Japanese joint venture in Brazil
    Panalpina Brazil has been nominated by VSB, a joint venture between the French company Vallourec and Japan's Sumitomo Metals Industries, as the logis...
  • Rhenus opens logistics centre in Mannheim
    The German logistics service provider Rhenus has expanded its activities in southern Germany and recently opened a new logistics centre in Mannheim. The facility was erected by the...
  • DHL Supply Chain inaugurates logistics platform in the Philippines
    DHL Supply Chain has officially opened its four hectare DHL Logistics Centre in Para'aque City in the Philippines. One of the largest DHL Supply Chain facilities in the c...
  • YRC Logistics sells business unit to Greatwide Logistics
    YRC Logistics, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc based in Overland Park KS (USA), has sold its US dedicated contract carriage business to Greatwide Logistics Services for USD 34 mi...
  • Austrian Post overtaken by downturn
    The ongoing economic slump has had a negative impact on the business operations of Austrian Post. Revenue fell by 3.4% to EUR 1.7 million in the first nine months of this year. The...
  • MSC starts new express service to Novorossiysk
    Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a leading global shipping line based in Switzerland, is launching an express service between Egypt, Israel, Turkey and the Russian B...
  • Promoting Germany's Lower Saxony and JadeWeserPort in China
    The German port and marketing companies JadeWeserPort Logistics Zone GmbH & Co KG and Niedersachsen Global GmbH (NGlobal) will make an initial visit to China from 6-13 De...
  • EasyJet testing air cargo market
    EasyJet, a major European low-cost airline, will start carrying cargo on selected flights in a trial project. Only small-sized shipments will be accepted and it is hoped that they ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Greek Navy releases suspected pirates
  • Frontline's Q3 loss
  • Golar's loss
  • ITF claims action week successes

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Austal patrol boats show their capabilities

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Port of Longview wins WPPA Port of the Year nod
  • Zim to try Slow Steaming in two container services
  • Portland Shipping Club needs your help with Spree
  • Rail freight traffic numbers continue down during week
  • Panama Canal receives ISO 14001-2004 certification

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Barroso strips transport ministry of state aid powers
    Surprise move sees shift to directorate-general for competition.
  • Shipowners face battle with insurers over soaring piracy cover
    Underwriters starting to exclude risk from standard policies.
  • Ship Finance International renegotiates purchase deal
    Agreement reached with North China Shipping Holdings for two newbuilding suezmax tankers.
  • Dubai World to 'hang on to its ports'
    Analysts predict group to retain ownership of its global ports division.
  • Business as usual, say Dubai World affiliates
    No disruption to DP World, Drydocks World, and P&O Ferries services following debt freeze request.

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • New EU transport chief named
    ESTONIA'S Siim Kallas has been chosen as the EU's new transport commissioner
  • Paris readies CMA CGM move
    THE FRENCH government has agreed to invest in financially crippled CMA CGM, an industry source told Fairplay today
  • Frontline reports Q3 loss
    TANKER giant Frontline today posted net losses of $5.6M for the third quarter of 2009
  • Norway imposes tax on biofuels
    NORWAY has controversially approved a tax on biofuel, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Lisbon rules out Galp sale
    PORTUGAL'S government has reportedly decided not to sell any more of its stake in oil and gas company Galp Energia
  • Leak follows Vietnam crash fire
    A SHIP was reportedly leaking fuel today after bursting into flames in a collision with a barge in southern Vietnam
  • Gdynia yard dismembered
    NO SINGLE investor has reportedly acquired enough of Gdynia's shipyard for shipbuilding to continue there

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
  • Freighter Crashes in Shanghai
  • Former TSA Chief David Stone Dies
  • Black Friday Sales Surge
  • Engineers Launch Strike Against Canadian National

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • The sun is not about to set on Dubai anytime soon
    Kicking a man when he is down is one of the world's favourite pastimes - just ask CMA CGM's Jacques Saade. Indeed, a good dose of schadenfreude seems to be the tonic we need to make us feel better; but more than a year on from the demise of Lehman Bros we need to have learnt the lesson that everybody suffers when a star falls from grace.
  • European stocks slump on Dubai concerns
  • Swedish minister: 'cut shipping emissions by 20%'
  • Super-slow steaming to slow Zim's losses
  • Charterers and owners: check distances to save cost
  • Mediterranean ports need to look inland

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Dutch courage
    High court hears of the night tired and emotional shipbroker Richard Gale rang Yuri Nikitin to tell him he was about to open up about his Sovcomflot dealings.
  • Settlement near
    Morten Arntzen's OSG says it has reached a preliminary pact to settle lawsuits opposing its $72m takeover of OSG America.
  • Sale redrawn
    John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International sees record sale of suezmax pair to North China Shipping reworked.
  • SFI falls short
    John Fredriksen-headed company narrowly misses estimates in the third quarter as Frontline profit share shrinks.
  • Salvage justice
    Admiralty judge lays down the law on landmark $41m award as he upholds principles defined in 135 year old grounding case.
  • $500 more, please
    Depressed market forces CMA CGM to bump up rates between US and Europe by up to $500 per box.
  • Unwanted ballast
    German cargoship held in UK after crew discover storeroom flooded with 180 tons of water.
  • File it away
    Court hears how Yuri Niktin asked for details of his profitable charters to be moved from Sovchart's Geneva office.
  • Still losing
    General cargoship owner Lisco increases pre-tax losses in first three quarters on falling revenue.
  • It's quotes time
    SSY is told to give Orion some space and what's Yuri Nikitin cooking up in the kitchen?
  • Three-hour attack
    Hermann Buss-owned boxship outruns determined Somali pirates after sustained, armed assault.
  • No sale
    Frontline says it will not exercise a purchase option on three VLCCs on charter from Dr Peters.
  • Crew saved
    Russian-flagged cargoship sinks in Azov Sea after collision, but 11 men and pilot taken on board second vessel.
  • Golar improving
    Norwegian LNG carrier owner boosted by return of converted FSRU, but still in the red in third quarter.
  • $250m up
    Dockwise completes huge fund raising drive as it prepares for Amsterdam listing.
  • "Several" bids
    Germany's ThyssenKrupp says a number of potential buyers could make offer for Greece's Hellenic Shipyards by 4 December.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Spyros Vamvakas' AB Maritime books its first ever newbuildings, while Samsung and Daewoo lock horns over potential 10-ship suezmax order.
  • KHI targets bonds
    Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries to raise over $230m in double bond sale.
  • Viking shake-up
    Finnish postal exec Pavlos Ylinen drafted in as deputy boss of ferry owner as top brass changes.
  • VLCC brace to go?
    Frontline pens option to cancel two $135m VLCC newbuildings at Zoushan Jinhaiwan but instalments would be lost.
  • ITC to buy VLCC
    Tor Olav Troim-led Frontline spinoff to buy British Progress as third-quarter profit rises.
  • Frontline at a loss
    John Fredriksen tanker outfit posts first loss in seven years as rates struggle to top breakeven.
  • Helmsman dies
    58-year-old thrown from inland tanker as wheelhouse torn off in bridge collision in Germany.
  • Down to two
    Danish owner Torm's bulker fleet shrinks further as it confirms another panamax sale.
  • Still going strong
    Singapore continues to see high volumes of bunker sales during October, official figures show.
  • MISC affirmed
    Moody's leaves Malaysian shipowners credit rating unchanged following fund raising proposal.
  • DP World spared
    Dubai ports group not included in restructuring process for Dubai World says government.
  • Losing start
    Golar LNG's spot vessel spin-off Golar Energy makes $3.2m loss from inception on 12 August.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Rigel leaves Broström for Milestone
    German Rigel Schiffarts has left the commercial cooperation it had with Broström. Of ten tankers commercially runned by Brostr'm, eight will now join the Holbæk-based Milestone Maritime fleet. Half
  • Estonian new transport commissioner
    José Manuel Barroso, President of the EU-Commission, has now announced the portfolios for the next Commission. The Estonian Siim Kallas has been appointed new transport commissioner and Vice President
  • DP World spared from restructure
    DP World, one of the world's largest terminal operators with 49 port terminals and twelve under construction, has been excluded from the restructuring process that Dubai has initiated for its
  • Clipper takes control of Nordic Tankers
    Nordic Tankers A/S has signed a conditional agreement with Clipper Group A/S in order to acquire part of Clipper Groups chemical tankers operation. Clipper group will then become
  • Torm sells panamax bulker
    Torm sells the panamax bulker Torm Rotna to an undisclosed buyer for USD 29 million, with a profit of USD 9 million. The vessel was built in 2001. The Torm
  • No injuries on Swedish ferries
    2008 was the second consecutive year without any reported injuries or fatalities among passengers on Swedish-flagged ferries in international traffic or on the ferry service between Gotland and the
  • Silja Europa to repair yard in Riga
    Around lunch time today, the cruise vessel Silja Europa will arrive at Riga Shiprepair Yard for repair works. The vessel will get a new rudderstock installed. Tallink Silja chose Riga
  • Joe Borg leaves the commission
    The EU Commissioner for maritime affairs and fisheries, Malta's Joe Borg, is to leave the Commission after a five-year term. He is replaced by John Dalli, today Minister for
  • MEPs ' tackle root causes to piracy
    The members of the EU-parliament have adopted a resolution targeting the piracy off Somalia, among other things. Piracy can only be eliminated by addressing its root causes, such as
  • Frontline's result down
    The tanker operator Frontline, controlled by John Fredriksen, presents a weaker Q3-result than expected. Operating revenues falls by USD 145 million to USD 28 million. The company reports a

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 27, 2009
  • Fuel quality waiver for North American ECA
    Temporary waivers under consideration in the event of shortage or emergency.
  • Bunker prices mostly steady to end November
    A narrow range of trading, around record highs for the year.
  • Gains erased as crude turns bearish
    Quiet day of Americas trading but markets following oil prices.
  • Call for global sectoral approach to bunkers
    Revenues raised should be managed by international body 'rather than national government'.
  • Steep price falls in Rotterdam
    Some reports of tight avails in Rotterdam.
  • Call for cooperation on vessel routeing
    Shortest route may not be best if it means 'entering expensive and time consuming' SECAs.
  • Prices mixed but Durban avails remain tight
    Suppliers not quoting for IFO product.
  • Bunker spill crewmen can leave Norway
    InterManager welcomes latest court decision.
  • Crude falls hard on Dubai crisis
    Markets rattled by attempt to delay Dubai World's debt repayments.
  • Sharp production cuts at Spanish refineries
    Output focused on residue, limiting effect on company's bunkering operations.
  • Tanker company reports loss
    'High bunker prices' were a factor.
  • Better Q4 expected for Malaysian firm
    Group has 'stable recurring income' from bunkering services.
  • Another hub sees sharp rise in fuel oil stocks
    ARA inventories up 22% week-on-week.
  • Low demand to end the week
    Traders point to public holiday in Singapore.
  • MRPL sells January cargo
    Discount slightly wider compared to an earlier deal.
  • Flow meters on 'both barges and vessels'
    Industry poll suggests mass flow meters should be installed on both supplying and receiving vessels.
  • CPC barge needs further repairs
    Deliveries for 380 cSt bunker fuel not possible yet.
  • Oil forecast at $75 in 2010
    Ample global supply will keep price rises in check.
  • Another shipping line introduces 'super slow steaming'
    Fuel saving and emission efforts by Israel-based Zim.

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Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
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