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March 31, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Gulf tanker rates may be bottoming out
    The cost of delivering Middle East crude oil to Asia, down a quarter this month, may resist further declines as some vessel owners refuse to ship consignments at unprofitable rates.
  • EU's Baltic Sea regional plan targets pollution
    Countries around the Baltic Sea could one day be linked by huge power cables, guarded by integrated border police, with coordinated fishing fleets overseen by a Baltic Coastguard, a draft document shows.
  • M'sia gets 992m yen grant for security
    Japan has extended a grant aid of 992 million yen (S$15.5 million) to Malaysia for maritime security enhancement in the Straits of Malacca and other Malaysian territorial waters.
  • Baltic Dry Index seen plunging 40% by mid-2009
  • Good growth at services units: VT

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping to increase freight rates 100pc April 9
  • Hamburg Sud cuts capacity from May in service restructuring
  • NYK cuts profit projections from US$744 million to $143 million
  • Hebei province January trade value down 20pc
  • Suez-Panama fee skipping Cape-run services to soon number eight
  • Guangdong trade value down 25.8pc in first two months
  • Deutsche Bahn wins contract for rail project in Mongolia
  • PSA posts 46pc slide in 2008 profit, after Jekyll & Hyde year
  • Shipping Corporation of India considers dropping European service
  • Maersk to increase North America-Med rates May 1
  • Marseilles-Fos cargo volumes drop on all fronts in Jan-Feb
  • Amsterdam unveils five-year port environment plan
  • ATA sees environmentalism used to ban independent truckers
  • TT Club insurers experience satisfactory, but tough 2008
  • Jacksonville to lose CMA CGM, but gains New World Alliance carriers
  • Shenzhen Airlines launches Guangzhou-Qingdao line
  • Air China to launch Beijing-Chengdu-Karachi service
  • FIATA and IATA use downturn as opportunity for re-training
  • China Southern to offer Yinchuan on summer schedule
  • Lufthansa to provide service from Dusseldorf to St Petersburg
  • Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics gets ready with Volga Dnepr

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ship financing set to change maritime landscape
  • Grand Alliance's Asia to Europe routes to bypass Suez for Cape of Good Hope
  • Grand Alliance & Zim announce cooperation on South China-US East Coast service
  • CMA CGM to rationalise services between Asia-USEC
  • Melford International Terminal pushes for new box terminal in Halifax
  • Fortnightly Black Pearl service calls at Boston
  • YICT introduces a new MSC European service
  • COSCO becomes world's 5th-largest terminal operator
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk aims to cut costs by additional $ 1 bn
  • COSCO's concession on Piraeus terminals approved
  • Evergreen & Wan Hai swap slots on intra-Asia routes
  • NYK Line & "K" Line to join TSA on rate hike
  • CKYH rationalises Far East-USEC services
  • Doug Marchand named to 16th International Maritime Hall of Fame
  • Spices exports buck meltdown to cross $ 1 bn during April-February 2008-09
  • Ban on export of pulses extended by a year
  • Port Pipavav appoints liner shipping specialist to work closely with container lines in India
  • Krishnapatnam Port setting national benchmarks in very first year of operations
  • Pre-shipment inspection certification made compulsory for metal scrap imports
  • Dhamra port mulls inking cargo pact with prospective users
  • Blue Dart improves transit time to ensure 24-hr delivery from Amritsar
  • DHL launches direct LCL service from Ludhiana to Nhava Sheva
  • Emirates SkyCargo soars to top spot in excellence
  • Wheat Procurement Drops
  • Consensus reached on GST

Maritime Global Netweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Longchamp released
  • Hamburg Süd restructures Trident Service
  • Scrubber group formed
  • Maersk in Baoshan link

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • DryShips auditors note "going concern" reaervation
  • Hawaii ship repairer could face EPA sanctions

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Port of Vancouver, USA eyes land deal with city
  • Repairs to Washington ferry shake up San Juan Islands route
  • CSX intermodal takes home Evergreen top carrier award
  • Corps plans closure of John Day navigation lock
  • Two new tankers join TOP Ships fleet

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Germany stops short of shipyards rescue
    GOVERNMENT will support sector but will not become shareholders in shipyards, says country's maritime coordinator Dagmar Wöhrl.
  • German yards expect Asian price war
  • UK port traffic under threat from higher light dues
    SHIPOWNERS threaten to cut the number of direct calls at UK ports unless plans to increase light dues are withdrawn.
  • DP World axes 60 jobs at Southampton
    OVER 60 jobs are to be axed at the Southampton container terminal jointly owned by DP World and Associated British Ports.

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • EPA seeks US emission controls
    JUST hours after a leading environmental panel urged stricter air pollution rules for ships, the US Environmental Protection Agency asked the IMO to ring the country with a buffer zone
  • Bilbao shipyard figure bombed
    BASQUE police confirmed today that a bomb exploded last week outside the house of Juan Manuel Arana, chairman of Astilleros Murueta, a ship construction yard near Bilbao
  • Mexico hopes to reopen ports
    MEXICAN officials hope to reopen three key oil-exporting ports today after weather shut them down over the weekend

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • EPA Plans Clean-Air Zones
  • Diesel Jumps 13.1 Cents to $2.221
  • Transite Aggregates 3PL Freight Rates
  • Maersk to Raise Rates from North America
  • Court to Hear Clean-truck Arguments April 27
  • Cummins Consolidates Turbocharger Manufacturing
  • Con-way Freight Speeds Service for Idaho Farms
  • Lung Association Endorses Clean Air Zone
  • China to Raise Export Tax Rebates
  • Alitalia Mulls Return to Cargo
  • Crowley to Open Gulf Warehouse, DC
  • CenterPoint Offers to Run Va. Terminals
  • TSA Warns Truckers Of Violence In Mexico
  • Evergreen Forms South African Agency
  • Truckload Rates Seen Falling 4 Percent
  • Mexican Truck Legislation Due in April
  • Deutsche Bahn Boosts Earnings
  • APL Volume, Revenue Drop
  • NYK Eyes Car Terminals in India, China
  • ANA Drops Freighter Contract

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • DB's Mehdorn loses crown over 'Bahngate'
  • APL's volumes crash
  • Stocks decline ahead of London G20
  • Sea-Axis claims ocean carriers overacting
  • Evergreen sets out its South African stall

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Hercules selling
    Houston offshore player is looking to offload cold-stacked drilling units, broker says.
  • Clipper sells up
    Clipper Group ends joint ownership of ISP as appetite for shipmanagement ventures wanes.
  • DryShips sued
    Board of directors taken to court in Marshall Islands over cancellation of 13 bulkers bought from George Economou's private interests.
  • Shares slump
    Bulker owners lead shipping shares downward as sector participates in Wall Street slide.
  • Bulk terminal shut
    Conflict between operators and stevedores freezes operations at Argentine dry-bulk terminal.
  • Yard boss attack
    Basque separatists blamed after bomb explodes outside home of Astilleros de Murueta president Juan Manuel Arana.
  • Pirates attacked
    Greek ship one of several naval vessels to secure arrest of seven suspected pirates after attack on German unit.
  • Gas change
    BW Group chief Andreas Sohmen-Pao will be new BW Gas CEO from 1 July as Jan Hakon Pettersen joins board.
  • Yard fight erupts
    Jon Erik Reinhardsen's Petroleum Geo-Services faces legal battle over cancellation of newbuilding at Factorias Vulcano.
  • Jinhui sells two
    Year-old supramaxes head to one owner for $30m each, slightly below book value.
  • Yule get nothing
    Maersk continues severe cost-cutting programme by scrapping Christmas presents for staff.
  • DRYS defensive
    George Economou says DryShips still has the confidence of its lenders after auditors raise "substantial doubts" about its ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Exhaust mission
    New shipping association ready to promote exhaust emissions abatement technology.
  • Coscol cruises
    Chinese heavy-lift and ro-ro company took advantage of domestic boom before downturn struck.
  • Turks win quartet
    Besiktas yard signs deal for LPG vessels originally being built for Vafias group with Italy's Gas and Heat.
  • Seadrill hunts pair
    John Fredriksen-backed rig owner freeing up $267m as it moves in on troubled PetroMena newbuildings.
  • Fuel factor
    Greek ferry owner clobbered by bigger bunker bills in 2008, but expects profit this year if prices stay lower.
  • IHI eyes less loss
    Japanese shipbuilder which was staring at $260m annual loss now cuts deficit in half.
  • Bank boost
    Germany's KfW IPEX enjoys good result in its first stand-alone year, but 2009 remains a challenge.
  • Tanker re-floated
    Norwegian chemical unit which grounded early on Sunday and listed heavily now stabilised.
  • Three for Keppel
    Singapore shipyard group picks up a trio of offshore projects collectively worth about $200m.
  • Below zero?
    Russian boxship owner Fesco to post $1m loss or just about break even in 2008 as it revalues fleet.
  • Royce reprieve
    Host of banks grant $300m waiver to Joseph Royce-led bulker and tweendecker owner TBS International.
  • Seized crew 'OK'
    Norwegian master of tanker Bow Asir, hijacked off Somalia last week, contacts owner.
  • Tug sinks ' again
    101-year-old vessel goes down for second time in its long life at Duluth, Minnesota.
  • Veteran saved?
    1950-built former Norwegian ferry partially sinks in Finnish port, but refloated after water pumped out.
  • Short trip
    CalMac ferry returns to Oban, Scotland, after hitting reef 500 yards from berth.
  • Atom smasher
    Details emerge of collision between Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker and tanker in Kara Sea.
  • Steel deal
    Maersk reportedly signs agreement with China's Baosteel for metal deliveries over three years.
  • PSA profit plunges
    Collapse in demand on major trade lanes takes its toll on Singapore port operator.
  • Japan bound
    The first Russian LNG cargo for Japan has been successfully loaded at the Sakhalin II LNG plant.
  • Aurora row
    P&O passengers threaten legal action over missed stops on "prison ship" that suffered engine trouble.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • Hamburg Süd reworks Trident service
  • MOL adds day-definite Asia/U.S. intermodal link
  • APL continues volumes, rate slump
  • Qantas lets go of 90 senior managers
  • Old Dominion upgrades Indiana terminal
  • DHS looks for ways to cut costs
  • Choice Logistics wins contract from Qlogic
  • Alliance leases heavyweight cargo facility
  • Va. port seeks competing bids for terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • BW Gas to leave the Oslo exchange
    The Sohmen family now controls 94.7 per cent of the share capital and the votes in BW Gas through its World Nordic. After a rights offering to minority shareholders
  • V. Ships attacks IACS Chairman
    The Monaco-based shipmanager V. Ships, responsible for the management of Hebei Spirit at the time for the accident, rejects the remarks from the IACS Chairman and Korean Register Chairman
  • Shipowners want to extend Absalon mandate
    The Danish Shipowners' Association has started a lobby campaign among Danish politicians to extend the mandate period for the Danish frigate Absalon patrolling in the Gulf of Aden. The Shipowners
  • Small decline for Port of Frederikshavn
    Port of Frederikshavn reports a small profit decline after the loss of Color Line as customer. In 2008 Color Line closed the service from Frederikshavn to Oslo and moved its
  • South Korean yard sues Stolt Tankers
    Stolt Tankers, a subsidiary of Stolt-Nielsen, announced that SLS Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in South Korea has taken Stolt Tankers to arbitration to challenge the cancellation of a contract for
  • Contact established with Bow Asir crew
    Norwegian Salhus Shipping, the owner of the hijacked Bahamian registered vessel Bow Asir, has talked to the captain of the vessel who confirms that the crew are unharmed. The chemical

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2009
  • US submits ECA application
    Ships operating off US, Canada coastline could face stricter sulphur fuel limits.
  • Europe: Price fall delayed in the South as North drops
    Double-digit reduction in bunker prices across most of Northern Europe.
  • Bunker spill response assessed by consultants
    5,000 mt of contaminated sand may need to be treated following bunker spill off eastern Australia.
  • Container line sees revenues per FEU fall still further
    NOL recovering less of its bunker costs.
  • Asia: Bunkers plunge on lower oil prices
    Buyers take advantage of lower prices Monday, players say.
  • New body will champion 'scrubbers'
    Manufacturers must 'prove' their systems are an alternative to low-sulphur bunkers.
  • $40 'floor' established
    Venezuelan Oil Minister says OPEC still 20% short of agreed cuts.
  • OPEC 'falls back' on compliance
    Iran, Angola and Venezuela blamed for pumping over their targets.
  • Bunker supplies tight in East Asian port
    Avails in Tokyo Bay to remain tight throughout April, traders say.
  • Chevron says bunker fraud accused left company
    Man charged in court is 'no longer an employee of Chevron.'

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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