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August 4, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Premiums on insuring pirate ransoms half of 2008 peak
    Kidnap and ransom premiums paid to insure against Somali piracy have slumped since the BBC Trinidad was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden in August 2008 as escalating attacks spurred more companies to offer coverage.
  • Sea Asia bound for record year in 2011
    BUOYED by a recovering economy, exhibition space take-up has reached a record high, nine months before the start of Sea Asia 2011.
  • Lloyd's creates sanctions clause
    London's marine insurance market has created a clause ensuring underwriters do not breach sanctions due in part to Western measures against Iran, a senior Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) official said on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Protecting young seafarers
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently held a diplomatic conference to update the regulatory framework that governs the way seafarers are trained.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Premiums on insuring pirate ransoms half of 2008 peak
    Kidnap and ransom premiums paid to insure against Somali piracy have slumped since the BBC Trinidad was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden in August 2008 as escalating attacks spurred more companies to offer coverage.
  • Sea Asia bound for record year in 2011
    BUOYED by a recovering economy, exhibition space take-up has reached a record high, nine months before the start of Sea Asia 2011.
  • Lloyd's creates sanctions clause
    London's marine insurance market has created a clause ensuring underwriters do not breach sanctions due in part to Western measures against Iran, a senior Lloyd's Market Association (LMA) official said on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Protecting young seafarers
    THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) recently held a diplomatic conference to update the regulatory framework that governs the way seafarers are trained.

Sched Netweb site
  • DHL offers new S China-the Nordics LCL services
  • 100pc box scanning at foreign ports may be delayed again
  • Shanghai-Taiwan trade increases 66.6pc in first half
  • Trade volume of Manzhouli railway ports rises 6.6 per cent
  • Agility enters Cambodia's logistics market
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds transatlantic service
  • Maersk's APM Terminals-Virginia to make US$61 million this year
  • North Carolina port officials focus on improving existing ports
  • Hactl's July air freight volume up 27.7pc to 256,838 tonnes
  • Macau's first half export air cargo soars 59 pc
  • Air France-KLM's cargo unit moves forward with optimism
  • Etihad cargo increases 21.6 per cent in second quarter

Exim Indiaweb site
  • MALA 2010 promises to be unparalleled in scale & splendour
  • Survey sees world trade growth decelerating in 2011 & 2012
  • SCI to raise Rs 2,600 cr. to acquire 29 ships
  • CMA CGM appoints new group CFO
  • INSA seeks 'first right of refusal' to carry crude supplies
  • 5 APL containerships retrofitted for cold-ironing
  • New perspective plan 2020 for maritime sector on MoS' drawing board
  • 30-plus GCR becomes standard of business at DP World Chennai
  • Mohandas wants high-tech dredgers deployed at Vallarpadam hard basin right away
  • JNPT gets its act together on the road
  • P. K. Raman to participate in ITF World Congress in Mexico City
  • 3PL operators fancy investing in car transportation by rail
  • EU seeks Indian investments
  • Export growth healthy in Q1, but not robust-Khullar
  • Soft crop loans
  • Move to rope in private sector to augment farm yield
  • 3-day Indexpo fair in Muscat from Sept. 28

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2010
  • TNT: higher sales but lower ebit in Q2/2010
    TNT, a Dutch mail and CEP corporation based in Amsterdam, suffered a drop in ebit in the second quarter of the current year due to massive restructuring costs. The Q2/2010 earnings...
  • Norbert Dentressangle raises a glass to Nicolas wines
    The French logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services has been appointed by Nicolas, a French fine wine specialist, to provide a bespoke UK transport solut...
  • Gefco offering new services in Spain
    Gefco Spain has developed a new service for the two-wheeler sector. The service provider will transport mopeds and motorbikes, with or without packaging depending on customer ...
  • Damco set to scale greater heights with new appointment
    Damco, a provider of freight forwarding and supply chain management services, recently named Erez Agmoni as its regional airfreight manager in the Asia Pacific region. In this posi...
  • Savino del Bene offers new groupage service from Spain to North Africa
    The Scandicci (Florence)-based logistics operator Savino del Bene is expanding its services to the southern Mediterranean. As from September, a new twice-a-week service, offering b...
  • Ust-Luga port takes lead among Baltic seaports in H1/2010
    The Russian port of Ust-Luga has registered the greatest interim growth rate in traffic of all the ports in the Baltic Sea. Between January and June 2010, the port of Ust...
  • Lufthansa Cargo appoints new Americas manager
    The German freight airline Lufthansa Cargo has appointed a new manager for the Americas region. With effect from 1 October, Achim Martinka will replace Klaus Holler, who is retirin...
  • New service in the Atlantic trade
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is launching a new express shuttle on the route between North Europe and the east coast of North America. As of mid-September 2010, the Atla...
  • FAA finds Mexico does not meet ICAO safety standards
    The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced that Mexico does not comply with the international safety standards set by ...
  • Air Berlin to join Oneworld alliance
    The German carrier Air Berlin is to join Oneworld. The move adds Europe's fifth largest airline and Germany's second biggest carrier to the alliance. Air Berlin is expected to star...
  • Virgin Atlantic reports cargo revenue up 36%
    Despite a challenging economic environment, the British longhaul airline Virgin Atlantic reported strong Q1/2010 revenue growth and an increase in cargo volume. During Q1 (March-Ma...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • BP starts static kill of Macondo well
  • Judge throws out Spain's $1 billion suit against ABS
  • Northrop Grumman starts shipbuilding closures and layoffs
  • Impairment charge plunges OSG into red
  • Two die in Brazilian shipyard explosion
  • Signal International starts work on $15 million rig upgrade

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • North Runway closure begins at Portland International Airport
  • Environmental group pleased with new House transport bill
  • Jaguar Freight Services opens new EMEA group
  • Port Metro Vancouver adds new Blue Circle Awards program
  • Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Tutuncu as a principle engineer in New York

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • ABS handed Prestige victory
    US federal judge rejects Spain's attempt to prove class society recklessness in seminal seven year legal battle
  • Class reaches a turning point
  • Prestige parties in final skirmish ahead of decision on jury trial
  • Spain v ABS to resume in New York federal court
  • Cadet death probe raises jurisdiction concerns
    Nautilus calls for detailed investigation into death of cadet who was lost overboard...
  • Safmarine ship officer removed from duty...
  • Box shortages exaggerated, says TCC boss
    Problem can be resolved by adjusting ship network claims Franck Kayser
  • Container sector faces crippling box shortage
  • Three dead in Rio yard blast
    Explosion aboard Gearbulk general cargo vessel Auk Arrow kills three yard workers and...
  • Transocean rig sinks in Gulf of Mexico

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • ABS scores Prestige victory
    A New York judge has ruled that classification society ABS is not liable for damages to Spain arising from 2002's sinking of the tanker Prestige
  • Floating LNG plant planned
    A FLOATING gas liquefaction facility off Australia is planned under a deal signed between Flex LNG and the Italian engineering company SAIPEM, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Training offers lacking says survey
    MORE THAN half of shore-based maritime employees claim they do not receive any training as part of their job, a survey published today revealed
  • Ch'vez runs short of dollars
    VENEZUELA could face a squeeze on its dollar holdings by the end of next year, according to new research by Morgan Stanley
  • Hit-Iran US option remains
    US MILITARY strikes "remain on the table" against Iran, which has promised it would retaliate against such moves by closing the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Philadelphia Gets First of Thousands of Hyundais
  • Maersk Denies New Ship Orders
  • Maersk Pays $3.1 million Fine for Breaking U.S. Sanctions
  • Caterpillar Completes Buy of Locomotive Builder EMD
  • Factory Orders Decline for Second Straight Month
  • FedEx Trade Networks Adds European Offices
  • Thousands Seek Aid from DOT's 2010 Grant Pool
  • Old Dominion Freight Line Plans Stock Split
  • LAX Freight Recovery Levels Off
  • Agility Launches Operations in Cambodia
  • Greek Truckers End Strike
  • Atlas Air Triples Profit on Soaring Cargo Charters
  • Danmar Launches China-Europe LCL Services
  • Deutsche Post Profit, Outlook Rise
  • Recovering YRC Reports $48.3 Million Operating Profit
  • LA-Long Beach Union Talks Enter Second Month

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • SLPA opens up port to external investors
  • Chinese PMI falls again
  • Stocks upbeat on bank profits
  • Tokyo ports hold breath on 'port alliance' status
  • Purfresh pushes the envelope on freshness

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Judge torpedoes 'Prestige' suit
    Hammer slams in US as federal judge stomps Spain's lawsuit against ABS in the sinking of the Prestige.
  • Balenciaga bags Craig quartet
    Spanish yard cashes in on $207m spending spree as Scottish shipping clan pens offshore order.
  • Pride tackles drillship debt
    US drilling player bags bond blessing as public offering bankrolls backlog.
  • Rio death toll tips three
    Yard worker succumbs to injuries following fatal Brazilian blast onboard Gearbulk vessel.
  • Two dead in Rio blast
    Explosion on Gearbulk ship Auk Arrow at Brazilian shipyard leaves three others injured, one seriously.
  • Russians thwart tanker attack
    Naval vessel opens fire on would-be hijackers pursuing tanker thought to be Dafne in Red Sea.
  • Hercules trapped in Gulf Coast grasp
    Losses widen in the second quarter for Houston-based offshore outfit as battle brews in the US Gulf.
  • Impairment paints OSG red
    Morten Arntzen-led tanker owner plunges to quarterly loss on write down over Gulf of Mexico spill.
  • Dickinson pockets Carnival cash
    Ex-boss of Carnival Cruise Lines, Robert Dickinson, bags nearly $1.5m after selling off shares in the shipowner.
  • Hedges trim Pac Basin
    Bunker hedging loss and bulging expenses send first-half profit packing at Hong Kong bulker owner.
  • ICTSI sells out of Subic
    Philippines port operator lines pockets by offloading shiprepair yard stake to majority owner Keppel.
  • S-Continental starts Russian run
    St Petersburg venture starts seven-night Baltic cruise operation with SC Atlantic
  • Odfjell in IRTC pirate Saga
    Spanish warship swoops in time to stop pirates boarding Norwegian-chartered Bow Saga in IRTC.
  • Sembcorp strikes it rich
    Singapore shipyard pushes up profit by 28% in second quarter as margins increase.
  • Maersk "monitoring yard capacity"
    Danish boxship giant poised for return to newbuilding arena as VP Jan Kjaervik admits continuous dialogue with yards.
  • Norwegian ferry bashes quay
    Sigrid damaged and two cars crunched after it hits dock at Melbu.
  • Uljanik up in first half
    Croatian tanker and bulker owner posts improved profit as markets recovered from dire 2009.
  • Spooked buyers pull back
    Dry-cargo and tanker buyers' appetite hit by economic instability during July.
  • Broker sounds order alarm
    "No logic" to inking bulker newbuildings given BDI crash and bloated orderbook, Greek broker says.
  • Drillship tragedy off Nigeria
    One crew member feared dead as two others rescued following weekend accident on Transocean unit.
  • Kristina Regina docked for good
    1960-built cruiseship sold by Finnish owner to become floating hotel and museum in Turku.
  • 'Critical' crewman rescued off India
    Indian Coast Guard rushes to aid of Indonesia seafarer on Schulte-managed tanker off Mumbai.
  • Tug sinks in Michigan
    US Coast Guard tackles diesel spill after incident off Cheboygan in Duncan Bay.
  • Crew awaits cash in Spain
    ITF may seek to repatriate crew if attempts to contact owner of cargoship Eastern Planet continue to fail.
  • Brightoil buys aframax pair
    Emerging Chinese tanker player confirms purchase of two tankers from Dubai's Emarat Maritime.
  • Poulsson joins PST
    Former Torm Singapore boss named as new director at PIL shipping spin-off Pacific Shipping.
  • Marco to build barges
    Marine logistics company to build four vessels for use by its Indonesian joint venture with Glencore.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Tropical reports improved results
  • USADA lines plan September rate hike
  • Liner employees on edge?
  • Deutsche Post DHL profit up
  • Qatar to start first U.S. freighter service
  • DHL provides parts service to Southern Air
  • TRAC aims product at truckers
  • AmeriQuest buys CURE
  • ContainerPort buys Cleveland-based company
  • New functionality helps CBP spot fake goods
  • Jaguar Freight creates EMEA division
  • Ga. ports container throughput up 9.7%
  • Boston port gets new cranes

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Seven Scandianvian ro-ro's recycled
    Seven Scandinavian ro-ro vessels have gone to the ship breakers over the last six months as a consequence of a non-existing second-hand market for these older units
  • Maersk Line in the market for ten 16,000 TEU units
    Maersk Line is in the market for very large container carriers, according to broker sources. Maersk Line has approached shipyards in South Korea and China for ships in the size
  • NIS vessel under fire
    The Norwegian chemical tanker Bow Saga came under fire from pirates in the early hours of August 3, in the Gulf of Aden. The vessel sent a distress call and
  • Kristina Regina to be floating hotel
    The Finnish cruise operator Kristina Cruises have sold the cruise vessel Kristina Regina. The vessel will be handed over to the new owner Oy s/s Borea Ab in the
  • Cargo vessel hijacked
    In the early hours of August 2 the cargo vessel Suez was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden while sailing in the Internationally Recommended Transit Corridor (IRTC), reports EU Navfor
  • 4,9 million barrels of oil from leaking BP well
    4,9 million barrels of oil have been gushing out from the BP well in the Gulf of Mexico since late April, according to U.S. authorities. BP has siphoned about 16

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 3, 2010
  • Ship routing technology firm up for Environmental Protection award
    AWT estimates that its routing services save the shipping industry more than $166 million on fuel and over a million tonnes of CO2 annually.
  • Strong gains across the board
    Sharpest price increases seen in southern Europe.
  • Call for early review of supply and quality of Annex VI compliant fuels
    Industry organisations want MEPC correspondence group to establish a monitoring and reporting programme with regards to marine fuels meeting sulphur limits.
  • Prices firm for fourth day
    Tight barge schedules for some Fujairah players.
  • No role for China at Sri Lankan bunker terminal
    Sri Lanka Ports Authority will keep control of operations at Hambantota.
  • Bunker hedging losses reported by Pacific Basin
    Dry Bulk operator blames fall in bunker prices for weaker half-year profits.
  • Lukoil unit in JV to expand Barcelona terminal
    Investment will boost oil product flow through the port by 50%, says Spanish partner.
  • New trader at KPI's Istanbul office
    Appointment is to 'accommodate growth'.
  • IFO prices continue to climb
    Demand for bunker fuel weak in major Asian ports.
  • Siemens presents system for marine energy management
    First system to optimise energy using wide range of onboard processes, company says.
  • Former BP employees offered millions by Brightoil
    BP's court submission document highlights details of sign-on fees.
  • 380 cSt supply disruption continues at Karachi
    Refinery producing bonded 380 cSt product still closed for maintenance.

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