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March 3, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates set to gain from Asia coal boom
    Booming Asian demand for South African coal will put more ships at risk from Somali pirates operating in the Indian Ocean and raise insurance and freight costs already hiked due to seaborne attacks.
  • Need for compliance services rising
    GROWING global concern over environmental and security issues and the resulting requirements to comply with new regulations such as the EU Reach and US Importer's Security Filing 10+2 programmes are causing more supply chain companies to see a need for more compliance services and to outsource some or all of their compliance functions, with the trend being highest among Asia-Pacific companies, a recent survey found.
  • Overseas Shipholding posts over US$23m loss for Q4
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), the largest US-based oil tanker owner, reported a fourth-quarter loss of US$23.2 million as shipping rates tumbled.
  • Sembcorp's rig for seadrill
Strait Talk
  • Muted response to emissions breakthrough
    I HAVE been a shipping journalist for over 20 years now but I am sure I have never come across a story like the one about Singapore-based Ecospec Global Technology's CSNOx gas abatement system.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Somali pirates set to gain from Asia coal boom
    Booming Asian demand for South African coal will put more ships at risk from Somali pirates operating in the Indian Ocean and raise insurance and freight costs already hiked due to seaborne attacks.
  • Need for compliance services rising
    GROWING global concern over environmental and security issues and the resulting requirements to comply with new regulations such as the EU Reach and US Importer's Security Filing 10+2 programmes are causing more supply chain companies to see a need for more compliance services and to outsource some or all of their compliance functions, with the trend being highest among Asia-Pacific companies, a recent survey found.
  • Overseas Shipholding posts over US$23m loss for Q4
    Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), the largest US-based oil tanker owner, reported a fourth-quarter loss of US$23.2 million as shipping rates tumbled.
  • Sembcorp's rig for seadrill
Strait Talk
  • Muted response to emissions breakthrough
    I HAVE been a shipping journalist for over 20 years now but I am sure I have never come across a story like the one about Singapore-based Ecospec Global Technology's CSNOx gas abatement system.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai customs January trade value sets new high
  • Guangdong's foreign trade value stuck below pre-downturn levels
  • Fujian ports' throughput in January grew 19pc
  • Chongqing January trade value soars 59pc after 10pc drop
  • K+N profits fall 20pc, trimmed by legal cost provisioning
  • Russian shipyards to be built with Korean, Singaporean aid
  • Damco to provide logistics for Michelin in Vietnam
  • CSX, Union Pacific create intermodal scheme to rival trucks
  • DHL starts direct LCL services from US to South Korea
  • Hainan Airlines to launch Shanghai-Brussels flights
  • France exports see Africa knock US off top spot
  • India looks to air cargo, but infrastructure fragile
  • US Airways appoints Globe Air Cargo as UK-Ireland GSA
  • Schenker certified as qualified Envirotainer provider

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Capricorn Logistics gets 'Class A License' in Shanghai
  • Budget leaves shipping all at sea
  • Shipbreakers from India, Pakistan & Bangladesh joining hands to oppose new IMO Convention on recycling
  • 'Project status for cold chains welcome'
  • Mormugao Port shines with discharge feat
  • More CONCOR facilities fast coming up in Eastern region
  • Slew of Railways' PPP projects still to take firm root
  • ICD-Nagpur gets touch screen facility
  • Aryan Cargo Express awarded Air Operator's Certificate
  • Optimistic now, investors hike capex limits
  • Exchequer to be richer by Rs 600 cr. from duty hike on precious metals
  • Core sector posts robust 9.4 pc growth in Jan.
  • Rajan Bharti Mittal takes over as Ficci President

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 1, 2010
  • Thorsten Meincke joining Militzer & M'nch executive
    Thorsten Meincke, a highly-qualified and experienced logistician, will join the top executive of the Militzer & M'nch International Holding, an international transport and logi...
  • Santiago airport reopened after temporary closure
    The heavy earthquake that rocked the central Chilean coast around the city of Concepción on Saturday has also hampered air traffic in the country. The international airport in the ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel optimistic despite declining sales and profits
    The global logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel (K+N), based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), registered declining profits in the crisis-ridden year that was 2009. K+N's net ear...
  • Damco gains Michelin contract in Vietnam
    The global freight forwarder Damco has been mandated to carry out logistics and customs clearance tasks in Vietnam for Michelin, one of the world's largest tyre manufacturers. The ...
  • Brenntag opens new facilities in France and Thailand
    Chemical distributor Brenntag has opened a new storage and distribution centre for speciality chemicals in Amiens (France). The facility, which can store 9,000 t, covers 15,000 sqm...
  • Bayernhafen Group lifting more boxes
    The Bayernhafen group, a German port service provider, successfully overcame last year's difficult market environment. The group reported handling 8.4% more containers in 2009. In ...
  • Greencarrier to open in Denmark
    The Gothenburg (Sweden)-headquartered logistics specialist Greencarrier opened its first office in Denmark on 1 March, parallel to its renaming of the recently acquired f...
  • Shippers turn to forwarders for downturn 're-tuning'
    Businesses facing the global trade downturn and market volatility are using international freight forwarders to reduce fixed costs, secure a wider carrier base and shift business r...
  • E.R. Schiffahrt names first three of its capesize bulkers in South Korea
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping company E.R. Schiffahrt has held a naming ceremony in South Korea for the first of its new capesize bulkers. E.R. Schiffahrt's vessels, each we...
  • Plans for new Franco-Italian railfreight crossing
    Regional authorities in France and Italy are examining the feasibility of a new 19 km rail tunnel under Montgenèvre (Monginevro). They have given the go-ahead for a detailed study ...
  • UIA's tenth consecutive year in the black
    Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), Ukraine's leading international carrier, closed 2009 with a net profit of EUR 725,000, 27% less than in 2008, when net earnings reached EUR 99...
  • Switzerland to invest CHF 2.1 billion in road network
    Switzerland's federal department of the environment, transport, energy and communications (DETEC) has approved the country's road building programme for 2010. The government is inv...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • 11th Logistics Forum Duisburg, 10-11 March 2010
    The 11th Logistics Forum Duisburg will take place in Duisburg (Germany) on 10 and 11 March 2010. The core topics of this year's event are transport logistics and transport markets;...
  • Retrack launches Cologne'Györ train service
    Retrack, a European research project, has launched a weekly railfreight service between Cologne (Germany) and Györ (Hungary). The train, operated by Transpetrol (a member of t...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • SS United States could soon be scrapped
  • Larry Glosten dies at 91
  • Nichols Brothers looks ahead
  • Cape Wind process inches foward

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Lines left reeling by bounceback in box volumes
    Carriers uncertain whether to reactivate idle tonnage despite demand for extra space
  • UK owners set to keep race law wages get-out
    Shipowners set to retain right to pay lower wages to foreign nationals on UK-flag ships
  • Bigger fleet boosts GSL revenues
    Global Ship Lease says it is out of the woods on its loan-to-value problems
  • Kolding deals blow to box derivatives market
    Maersk Line boss against casino mentality of derivatives market
  • Pacific lines 2009 losses reach $15bn
    Hanjin Shipping says carriers lost between $13bn and $15bn as volumes and freight rates collapsed

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • APM rises as box shipping turns
    SHARES in Denmark's AP Møller-Maersk have risen by up to 2.5% in the first quarter, with the box shipping outlook improving, an analyst told Fairplay today
  • Finnlines posts dire 2009
    FINNLINES today posted heavy losses for 2009, as revenues plummeted 33% and the result before interest and taxes slumped to €37M ($50.2M), from €98M last year
  • CMA CGM still paying late
    NYSE-LISTED Global Ship Lease, which relies entirely on charter-hire from embattled CMA CGM, confirmed today that payments remain behind schedule
  • Marinakis unveils Crude IPO
    AN IPO registration has been filed by Evangelos Marinakis-led Crude Carriers ' yet another sign of shipping's re-emergence on Wall Street
  • Asia takes West Africa crude
    ASIAN countries are reportedly snapping up record levels of West African crude in the first quarter
  • Finnish gloom seen lifting
    FINLAND'S 2009 economy suffered its steepest contraction in 90 years, with exports plummeting more dramatically than any other component, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Seafarers released in Somalia
    SEVEN seafarers trapped in Somalia after their ship was detained more than six months ago have now left the country, Fairplay was told today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Congress Fails to Break Transport Programs Standoff
  • Warehouse Group Fights Tax
  • Global Ship Lease Revenue Surges
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Taps FedEx's Duncan
  • Wall Street Firm Suspends YRC Stock Rating
  • Lufthansa Swings to 2009 Net Loss
  • Container Ship Owner Goldenport Swings to Loss
  • Intermarine Expands Service, Opens European Offices
  • Diesel Price Hike Goes into Second Week
  • Far East-U.S. Containers Fall for Second Year
  • Macquarie Sees Long Term Growth for Ports
  • JAL-NYK Talks Collapse
  • Video: Alphaliner's Tan Hua Joo on Container Shipping Overcapacity

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • RCL takes a big hit in 2009
  • Maersk seeks long term contracts
  • Shippers up in arms at TPM
  • Shippers turn to forwarders
  • Chile in the aftermath

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Massive IPO
    Brazilian shipyard owner OSX led by billionaire Eike Batista seeks $5.6bn from Sao Paulo listing.
  • Sale underway
    Shipowners are "expressing interest" in the sale of three unfinished products tankers linked to AHL shipping.
  • Lomar ship held
    Claim of 'off-spec' cargo leads to arrest of UK-owned products tanker in Tanzanian port.
  • IPO unveiled
    Evangelos Marinakis-backed Crude Carriers to raise $310m in New York to buy two VLCCs and a suezmax.
  • 'Prison' ship SOS
    Greek owner slammed by 'abandoned' crew of bulker set for auction over wage dispute amid 'inhumane conditions'.
  • Port reopens
    Chile's busiest seaport reopened today while one major copper port remains closed as it continues to assess structural damage to piers.
  • Chilean cargoes
    Vitol and Morgan Stanley book two products tankers to move gasoil into earthquake-hit country.
  • DNV banks more
    Henrik Madsen'led classification society sees bottom line rise by one fifth in 2009 after $80m cost-cutting effort.
  • Dragnis eyes buys
    Four new arrivals possible this year, says Goldenport's John Dragnis who denies second SPP bulker order.
  • Costa "crunch"
    Shaken passengers from Costa Europa have spoken of their terror as the vessel smashed into an Egpytian dock.
  • Cape crusade
    Japan's K Line planning to add eight bulkers to service coal contract for JSW in India.
  • GSL bounces back
    Ian Webber-led shipowner returns to the black in fourth quarter as bigger fleet boosts revenue.
  • UK exodus?
    Chamber of Shipping sticks to dire prophecy of big stampede from UK flag if pay equality law is passed
  • Tongan perjury
    Shipping Corp of Polynesia secretary Ramsay Dalgety faces perjury charge over sinking of Princess Ashika.
  • Q Ship rises
    Qatari tanker and LPG player comes through tough 2009 with a 1.6% improvement in profit.
  • Swiber still red
    Raymond Goh-led offshore player sees cost of bond issue contribute to fourth quarter loss.
  • Writedown woe
    Pac Basin's full-year profit plunges $300m amid $50m impairment on ro-ros and bulker contracts.
  • Golden loses shine
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings sinks to loss on cancellation costs and waning revenues.
  • Mercator buys
    Indian shipowner's Singapore arm acquires panamax bulker, but Paragon denies it is the Pearl Seas.
  • Tanker grounds
    No pollution reported after Patriot III goes aground off Philippines.
  • Euroseas better
    Aristides Pittas-led boxship and bulker player still reports a loss, but less so than in 2008.
  • Growing again
    Pac Basin revives dry-cargo expansion plans with over $1bn war chest to hand, chairman says.
  • Zodiac eyes five
    Ofer group arm said to have acquired five NYK 6,000-teu containerships for under $100m.
  • Heading South
    New Orleans operator Intermarine launches heavy-lift service to tap South America's oil, gas and mining industries.
  • Ferry towed
    Korean jetfoil needs help from tugs after losing power nine miles off Busan.
  • Asta found
    Tug hijacked off Malaysia last month is recovered in the Philippines under new identity.
  • POT inches up
    New Zealand's Port of Tauranga has seen interim profits increase despite a 5% fall in tonnage.
  • Sumatec suffers
    Higher impairment charges and doubtful debts push Malaysian tanker owner further into the red.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Intermarine announces Europe service
  • Horizon Lines in international expansion
  • CMA CGM hikes rates on multiple trades
  • Tiliacos named AA Cargo VP
  • Vanguard starts LTL rail service to Mexico City
  • Correction: DOT out of transport program funds
  • DOT runs out of transport program funds
  • USDA kicks off ag trade adjustment aid
  • Customs, states to coordinate ag protection
  • U.S. donates $170 million in food aid
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit off 20%
  • Damco hires air freight head
  • Delaware dredging begins amid dispute

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Global Carrier out of service for several weeks
    The Finnish roro-vessel Global Carrier will be out of service for three or four weeks for repairs after a collision in the port of Oxelösund on February 27. The
  • Wärtsilä main engines to South African research vessel
    Wärtsilä will deliver the four main engines to a Polar supply and research vessel on order at STX Finland Oy Rauma shipyard for the Republic of South Africa's Department of
  • MSC to order cruise vessel from France
    MSC Cruise has signed a letter of intent with STX France about the delivery of a 140,000 GT cruise vessel from the Staint-Nazaire shipyard in 2012. The final contract

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 2, 2010
  • Chile ports gradually reopening after quake
    Bunker suppliers say committed deliveries will go ahead where possible.
  • Bunker prices softer in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • IFO prices weaken in Fujairah
    Many suppliers in Middle East hub fully committed for this week.
  • NOL reports 63% rise in volumes
    Container revenue still down year-on-year, but better than in late 2009.
  • Condition monitoring can help cut bunker consumption
    New guide gives ship operators an independent view of the monitoring technologies.
  • 'Fuel-saving' air cavity system can be retrofitted
    DK Group says development is 'a breakthrough'.
  • Key ports see bunker demand picking up
    Prices in key Asian ports weaken.
  • Brightoil bunker sales volume surges 110.6%
    Net profit rises 155% for the first half of financial year 2009/2010.
  • Hope for 'shipping-friendly' STS legislation in UK waters
    Offshore bunker supplier warns tightening regulations could cut the flexible refueling options ship operators need.
  • China sees lower February fuel oil imports
    Bonded bunker players are major buyers in the market.
  • Oil tanker runs aground
    Tanker loaded with bunker fuel grounded.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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