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October 1, 2010
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen orders ten 8,000 TEU ships from Samsung Heavy
  • Slight slip noted in Shipping Confidence Survey
  • Standard & Poor's boosts Zim's credit rating 4 grades
  • WSC: End to US antitrust immunity risks instability
  • ESC backs Oberstar bill to scrap US liner antitrust immunity
  • Philadelphia-sparked ILA strike ends, NY-NJ dockers resume work
  • MISC revamps its Halal Express, adds Shanghai and Chennai
  • Call to accept that carbon emissions are six times higher with ships
  • Vanguard Logistics Antwerp CFS gains upgraded hazmat licence
  • Savannah handled 22pc more containers in August
  • Martinair to become all-cargo carrier from 2012
  • Bahrain's state carrier demands officials use airline by law
  • Evergreen faces US$5 million fine in pilot training case

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Boxship shortages by 2012 seen
  • DIESL holds conferences of 'Captains of Logistics' in Chennai & Bangalore
  • Jiangsu to build 4 bulk carriers for SCI
  • MALA 2010 sees unprecedented response
  • Maritime and logistics awards 2010
  • Box throughput vaults by 10 pc in April-August at Major Ports
  • Centre rejects states' alternative GST model
  • Core sector growth turns sluggish
  • Major changes in tax rates unlikely
  • Organisation & culture

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
  • China wants to participate in port of Odessa's development
    China wants to participate in the development of the port of Odessa (Ukraine), according to members of a Chinese delegation, shortly after a visit to Ukraine. China is interested i...
  • Port of Rijeka: new terminal near Zagreb?
    The port of Rijeka in northern Croatia is planning a new logistics terminal near the country's capital Zagreb. Negotiations are currently in progress. The project, w...
  • H. Essers inaugurates new pharmaceuticals warehouse in Belgium
    The Belgian transport and logistics group H. Essers has phased in a 21,000 sqm pharmaceuticals warehouse in the Cargovil industrial zone in Zemst, south of Mechelen (Belgium)....
  • Bartolini augments branch office network in Italy
    The Italian transport and CEP service provider Bartolini has augmented its branch office network in Italy. Bartolini opened three new offices in September: a 2,200 sqm br...
  • PT Serasi Logistics awards warehousing contract to Damco
    Damco has been awarded a one-year warehousing contract with PT Serasi Logistics Indonesia, part of Astra International. Under this contract, Damco will manage the full spectrum of ...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Crowley to build double hull cargo/tank barges for Alaska
  • Salazar unveils new offshore drilling rules
  • Stanships to pay $700,000 in pollution case
  • Keppel FELS books semisub contracts worth $101 million
  • Jacksonville takes delivery of fireboat
  • STX Europe considers Singapore listing for OSV unit
  • Nuclear power for LNG carriers?

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Coast Guard analysis finds no need for Umpqua Lighthouse
  • Boeing bumps delivery date for first 747-8 Freighter
  • Congressman holds hearing to discuss US-flagged vessels
  • Trade between NAFTA partners increases during month of July
  • Genco takes delivery of new Supramax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Ferrer confident of getting IMO top job
    Philippines candidate says he has the right qualities to lead the organisation
  • Trio lined up for IMO top job
  • Wanted: Machiavellian diplomat with iron fists
  • Race to find new IMO head begins
  • ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions
    Solutions to reduce greenhouse gas should be done via IMO, says International Chamber...
  • IMO has mandate to find emissions solution
  • VLCC earnings drop to new 2010 low in spot market
    Lowest voyage and time charter rates seen so far this year as tonnage oversupply hits...
  • Gloomy fourth quarter looms for tanker sector
  • Brokers question whether kamsarmax vessels can compete with panamaxes
    With kamsarmaxes typically at about 82,000 dwt, there are concerns they will be...
  • Big ships recast dry bulk landscape

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Union rejects SeaFrance plan
    A UNION rejection of SeaFrance's latest recovery blueprint has again threatened the group's survival
  • Kenya gives pirates 5 years
    ELEVEN Somali pirates received five-year prison sentences in a Kenyan court yesterday
  • How US act affects shipping
    LEGISLATION has passed Congress that would seriously impair future marketability of remaining single-hull tankers, such as those serving the LOOP offshore terminal
  • Valencia loses HS transhipment
    HAMBURG SÜD will switch its transhipment operations from Valencia to Tangiers-Med, raising fresh fears over Spain's ability to compete with Morocco over port and handling charges
  • VLCC rates rebound by 5.4%
    VLCC RATES recovered today on the benchmark Saudi Arabia/Japan route
  • Pirates target tug off Indonesia
    TWELVE pirates armed with knives boarded a tug towing a barge off Indonesia this morning, the International Maritime Bureau reported
  • NYK to replace slurry carrier
    JAPAN'S NYK will build a new 175,000dwt ironsand slurry carrier to service a 15-year contract extension with Australian controlled New Zealand Steel Mining
  • Bankers urge consolidation
  • Knightsbridge prices follow-on
  • DryShips regains loan compliance
  • Capesize sector studies yuan
  • Marseilles warns on strike
  • Germans seek French leave
  • Now Fincantieri sees layoffs
  • NATO warns: pirate risk up

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • DOT Pushes Out Passenger Rail Grants
  • NY-NJ Port Authority Approves Auto Processor Lease
  • Boeing to Delay 747-8 Freighter Delivery
  • Major Forwarders Fined in Air Cargo Price Fixing
  • Maritime Expert Cullather to Retire from Congressional Staff
  • YRC Shares Dive on Wall Street
  • US Rails Set Second Container Count Record
  • NAFTA Trade Climbed 18 Percent in July
  • OOCL Hikes Rates from Northeast Asia to Australia
  • Balkan Nations Launch Joint Rail Cargo Service to Turkey
  • NY-NJ Port Struggles to Clear Strike Backlog
  • Port Nehru Truck Strike Cripples Cargo Movement
  • Hamburg Stevedore HHLA to End Short Time
  • Houston Steel, Container Volumes Increase
  • GDP, Jobless Claims Improve
  • China Airlines Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing
  • T.S. Lines Joins China-U.S. Service

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • MS report reveals lower vessel operating costs
  • Eurozone hit by anti-austerity protests
  • Bitumen tanker added to pirate lair
  • US votes for duty powers on Chinese imports
  • Asian shippers: US antitrust immunity bill 'music to our ears'

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Moller at it again
    Bjorn Moller sits in the hot seat as Teekay spin-off targets nearly $122m in public offering aimed at chopping debt.
  • Hornbeck files $250m float
    New York-listed offshore outfit says "strategic acquisitions" are in the crosshairs as it paves the way for period securities sales.
  • Is speed killing your bottom line?
    Throttling back may have kept listed owners in the black in the third quarter, RS Platou says.
  • Polarcus flies Bahamas flag
    Half of Oslo-listed seismic owner's ships bag a bargain with Bahamas flag but clock can still chop deep discounts.
  • Keppel secures $100m payday
    Keppel Corporation has emerged victorious in a race to refurbish a pair of deepwater drilling rigs.
  • GSL dodges debt bullet
    Ian Webber-led owner puts off $15m loan payment as it hunts for the cash to bankroll boxship newbuildings.
  • Jo deal plugs newbuilding gap
    Six-ship charter with Jo Tankers has eliminated the need for Stolt-Nielsen to fill newbuilding void.
  • Greek polluter fined in US
    Manager of bulker Doric Glory also handed probation term after 'magic pipe' sting in New Orleans.
  • Eleven jailed for Safmarine attack
    Kenya slaps 11 Somalia pirates with five-year terms after failed hijacking of Safmarine Asia.
  • Stolt storms in the third quarter
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led company smashes analysts' forecasts but warns sustainable tanker market recovery has not yet arrived.
  • Vinashin ship sale continues
    Vietnamese government says near-bankrupt company to offload 35 vessels by year-end.
  • STX Europe comes clean on IPO plan
    Europe's largest shipbuilder, STX Europe, confirms speculation its offshore and specialized vessels division will be listed in Singapore.
  • Solstad in Nor Offshore swap
    Oslo-listed owner takes command of Nor Offshore following debt for equity swap deal.
  • Fos-Lavera tanker backlog builds
    Twenty-nine tankers waiting outside French Med oil port as strike enters fourth day.
  • 'It's all about BMP'
    EU's Buster Howes blames lack of lookouts and failure to follow best management practice for many hijackings.
  • Piracy task enormous for navies
    Vast expanse of Somali pirate territory tests limited resources of navies who are "not fighting a losing battle".
  • Russian cruiseship held over debt
    ITF says crew of Lyubov Orlova in Canada has not been paid for four months.
  • SCI eyes port punt through JVs
    Sabyasachi Hajara-led Indian owner could include LNG terminal management in planned port splash.
  • Stolt says settlement is close
    Antitrust dispute with AnimalFeeds International will soon be resolved in full, shipowner says.
  • Hoe Leong makes tanker move
    Singapore offshore group takes big stake in Malaysian shipowner Semua.
  • Owners kop new funding streams
    Standard Chartered launches new leasing scheme to help owners build up fleets.
  • CSC auctions off three veterans
    Russian-built general cargoships going cheap as Azeri owner calls time on trio.
  • First Steamship inches up
    Taiwanese bulker owner increases first half profit as costs fall.
  • Seadrill bags another $350m
    John Fredriksen-backed company boosts war chest after trip to the bond market.
  • Hamworthy builds orderbook
    UK LNG ship systems company adds 15% to backlog over last five months.
  • Paragon upbeat on bulk
    Paragon boss says financial crisis may have saved dry bulk sector from even more turmoil.
  • Fincantieri wields axe
    More jobs headed to the chopping block as Italian shipbuilding group buckles despite billion-dollar backlog.
  • Delphin seized in France
    Cruiseship passengers disembark as owner claims EUR 2.4m in charter fees from Germany's Hansa Kreuzfahrten.
  • Wilson wins $670m OSV loan
    South American offshore alliance finds the firepower it needs to grab a piece of Petrobras' 250-ship OSV requirement.
  • Knightsbridge pins price on offering
    More acquisitions could be in the cards for John Fredriksen-led owner if investors sink their teeth into $80m stock offering.
  • Ferry ramp collapses in Norway
    No injuries reported as cylinder cracks during Tomma's approach to Vikholmen.
  • DryShips ends HSH debt drama
    George Economou-led owner closes in on covenant compliance as bank rubber stamps amendments to $520m loan pact.
  • Seaspan makes tug play
    Washington Marine company orders four vessels from Turkey's Sanmar shipyard.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • MarAd questioned about cargo preference laws
  • Containership operating costs fell 9% in '09
  • CTSA to keep Nov. currency fee at 6%
  • Importers: China currency bill could spark trade war
  • Longtime U.S. WWL executive named deputy CEO
  • ILA longshoremen return to work
  • Houston port, Asia agency sign deal
  • Port Everglades wins clean diesel grant

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Lauritzen Kosan sells one and charters two
    Lauritzen Kosan is reported to have sold one of the ships in its Sekwang series to a Chinese operator and taken two Turkish newbuildings on long-term time charters
  • State aid to lengthen L's' ferry
    Færgeselskabet Læsø K/S has been granted DKK 37 million in aid to lengthen the ferry Margrete Læsø. The money comes from the Governments fund to improve domestic ferry services

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
  • Workers try to contain spill in St Lawrence River
    Petroleum products including bunker fuel and diesel believed to have leaked from Suncor Energy Inc. refinery.
  • Rotterdam MGO prices gain $20
    Weak demand in Hamburg.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, Durban
    NYMEX showing further gains in early trading.
  • Russian port operator sees bunker sales grow
    Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port reports 20% rise in profits.
  • MEPC reelects Chairman for 2011
    Andreas Chrysostomou receives full support to continue his Chairmanship of IMO committee as it grapples with the GHG issue.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks at 3-week high
    Distillates drop to 14-week low.
  • Experts move ahead with 'Slow Steaming Clause'
    BIMCO expects shipping to come under more environmental pressure.
  • Bunker prices continue upswing at most Asian ports
    Supplies mostly ample at key Asian bunker ports.
  • South China fuel oil stock up 18% on-year
    Onshore stocks up 10,000 mt from a fortnight ago, report says.
  • Bunker avails to improve in Far East Russian ports
    Bunker prices expected to fall on improved availability, say local traders.
  • Barging 'most fuel efficient' form of transport
    Barges emits fewer air pollutants compared to railroads and trucks, says American firm.
  • New trader joins Dan-Bunkering
    Supporting bunkering operations from Middelfart office.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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