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March 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • AP Moller-Maersk sees return to the black
    Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk said that it would return to a 'modest' profit for 2010 after weak global trade knocked freight rates and dragged it to a deeper loss than expected for 2009.
  • Finnish port strikes hit goods flow
    Finnish port workers went on strike yesterday, halting the flow of goods into and out of the country, the Transport Workers' Union said after talks with employers on a new wage deal failed.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hits first annual loss since World War II - US$1.29 billion
  • BIMCO asks that all high seas regulation to be UN controlled
  • New World Alliance revamps Pacific Southwest Express Service
  • CMA CGM to increase rate from US to the world March 15
  • DHL Supply Chain to invest US$46 million in Hong Kong
  • MSC to receive the 14,000-TEU Savona on charter hire
  • US taxes Chinese glossy magazine paper, exporters cry foul
  • Hubei's trade value up 47.6pc in January
  • Philippines NMC Container Lines makes Batangas first call
  • Samudera posts loss of US$8.75 million in 2009
  • Western Scheldt dredging to upgrade Antwerp access begins
  • Container train operators feel the pinch in India
  • Sri Lankan rail profits from box trains after Tamil war
  • ABC flies 1,275 pigs in 747 from Montreal to Vladivostok
  • Changi Airport Group invests in Rome Airports
  • Continental February load factor 77.7pc, increases 5.2pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Jindal Waterways reaffirms commitment to domestic multimodal trade
  • US moves WTO against sops to textile exporters
  • Rs 4.5 lakh cr. spent to import bullion for 9 years
  • EU finds faults in seafood residue testing in India
  • Maharashtra to develop 58 ports, jetties & shipyards on PPP basis
  • Day Of The Dredger Dawns
  • Group to study CEPA feasibility with Canada formed
  • Pranab promises dramatic changes in tax administration
  • ...calls for relook at export strategy
  • DTC will not end sops to SEZs, assures Sharma
  • Export promotion schemes drain Exchequer of Rs 44K crore
  • Services rendered abroad come under tax axe if used in India
  • IT firms may flock to SEZs for tax sops
  • FinMin rules out MAT hike rollback
  • Meeting on GST today

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Geodis acquires Bertola in Italy
    The French service provider Geodis recently acquired the Italian firm Bertola, and became a leading multi-business-line service provider in Italy. Through this takeover, Geodi...
  • Papp Italia is Dachser Food Logistics' new partner
    The international service provider Dachser started a partnership with Papp Italia srl in February. The pact covers refrigerated food logistics between Germany and Italy. Founded in...
  • Logistics World Alliance banking on Redur
    The European contract logistics collaboration Logistics World Alliance (LWA) has won a new partner in the shape of the Spanish logistics service provider Redur. With retroactive ef...
  • Bimco publishes Reflections for 2010
    Bimco, the world's biggest private shipping organisation, has just published its Reflections for 2010. The compelling need to prevent shipping regulation becoming fragmented, ...
  • NYK Group offers aid to victims of Chile earthquake
    The Japanese shipping group NYK will be providing donations and free ocean transport for relief supplies in response to the earthquake that occurred in Chile on 27 February. Shipme...
  • MOL signs contract for long-term charters
    The Japanese shipping company MOL was recently awarded two long-term charters by an ExxonMobil affiliate and its co-venture partners in a Papua New Guinea LNG project. The cha...
  • Gefco plumps for the railway to haul Dacia cars
    The French service provider Gefco has announced that it will use the railway to convey new Dacia cars from Pitesti (Romania) to Monfalcone (Italy). Rail Cargo Austria and...
  • Germany: road and rail fight ideological battle
    There has been a slight shift of market shares from rail to road in Germany. This has triggered off discussions about truck traffic. According to provisional figures for 2009 the r...
  • New chairman of the Berlin-Brandenburg logistics network
    The Berlin-Brandenburg logistics network (LNBB) recently elected a new chairman in the shape of Professor Herbert Sonntag. He is the vice-president of Wildau technical univers...
  • VIII International Freight Forwarders' Day in Odessa, 31 May - 1 June
    The VIII International Freight Forwarders' Day will take place in Odessa (Ukraine) on 31 May and 1 June. The FFD is the annual international conference and event for professio...
  • YRC lays off 200 people in February
    The US less-than-truckload service provider YRC Worldwide laid off about 200 workers in February. Reuters has reported that staff were made redundant at YRC's Overland Park headqua...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Novakovic to succeed Heebner at GD Marine Systems
  • Austal USA to be prime contractor in next LCS bid
  • Submarine suppliers hit The Hill
  • Terror threat to Malacca Strait tankers
  • STX Europe to build new Brazil yard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • New deal keeps Horizon calling at Port of Tacoma
  • Boeing 777 freighters go to Southern Air Holdings
  • Crowley expanding with move to new warehouse
  • Everett Port Commission changing meeting times
  • The New World Alliance changing PSX service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Maersk predicts return to profit in 2010
    Group cautiously optimistic after reporting $1bn loss for 2009
  • Maersk orders extra $1bn of cuts
  • Maersk Tankers swings to $255m loss
    Operator hit by historically low charter rates and plunging secondhand values
  • Teekay raises $160m by selling three
    Company sells tankers to Teekay LNG Partners
  • Teekay Tankers eyes spot market gains
    Company leaves 45% of fleet days exposed to spot market as it reports jump in profit
  • STX Europe earmarks $100m for new Brazil yard
    STX Norway Offshore to invest over next three years to build new yard at Fortaleza

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • OSG launches share sale
    TANKER giant Overseas Shipholding Group will sell 3.5M shares to generate funds that may be used to pay down debt
  • APM has $600M ghost fleet
    DEMARK'S AP M'ller-Maersk has $600M worth of LNG carriers lying idle as it reels from its $1Bn 2009 losses, the group confirmed to Fairplay today
  • Malacca terrorist strike feared
    SINGAPORE has sounded an alert that terrorists are feared to be planning an attack on tankers plying the Malacca Strait
  • NGO: toxic ship to be scrapped
    A GREEN group has told Fairplay that the controversial LNG carrier Margaret Hill will be scrapped after it was sold today
  • $1Bn in losses hit APM shares
    APM SHARES traded sharply lower at lunchtime today but recovered from the session's low after the group posted huge losses for 2009, the first in its 105-year history

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • New World Alliance Expands Pacific Southwest Service
  • LTL Industry Shrinks 24.4 Percent
  • Bill Introduced to Kill NAFTA
  • Big LTL Carriers Getting Smaller
  • YRC Worldwide Market Share Slips
  • American Railcar Boosts Profit as Sales Fall
  • Factory Orders Climbed in January
  • Maersk to Run Biodiesel Test
  • Cal Maritime Offers Firearms Training
  • Bentley Honored in Maryland
  • Volga-Dnepr Launches Logistics Service
  • House Amends HIRE Act to Pay for Jobs
  • LaHood Promises Comprehensive Transportation Bill
  • Construction Machinery Exports Slid 38 Percent
  • Finnish Dockworkers Strike
  • Container Traffic Stops at Indian Port
  • Heavy Lift Operator Smit Stayed Profitable in 2009
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Plunges into Red

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Soothing troubled waters
  • Maersk Line racked by USD2.1 billion loss
  • Chile port capacity recovering
  • DSV reports mixed results
  • New World Alliance adds boxship to transpac service

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Teekay still in red
    Top tanker owner prioritises cost saving, debt reduction and improved profitability.
  • Spot security
    Bjorn Moller in optimistic mood as he promises shareholders full spot market earnings will feed through to dividends.
  • Shuttle pain
    Teekay Offshore Partners back in the black but shuttle tanker revenue was lower than expected.
  • STX's yard splash
    Europe's largest shipbuilder to invest $100m in new Brazilian shipyard alongside partner PJMR.
  • Less for Saevik
    Havila boss Njal Saevik took a pay cut in 2009 as offshore market deteriorated.
  • Box bids
    Eight groups in the hunt to develop new INR 6bn terminal at JNPT in India.
  • Finnish shut-down
    Port workers walk out after talks on new collective labour agreement break down.
  • Teekay sells trio
    Offshoot Teekay LNG returns to profit and takes suezmax pair and handymax from parent in $160m deal.
  • Fresh start
    Tragedy-hit Philippines ferry group Sulpicio Lines renamed following Princess of the Stars disaster.
  • Eagle shifts
    A JP Morgan analyst maintains his rating for Eagle Bulk Shipping but re-evaluates certain estimates as the bulker owner changes charter focus.
  • Engineers burned
    Two Maersk crew splashed with hot oil after stuffing rag in pipe, the third in series of similar incidents on the owner's ships in two years.
  • Greek detention
    A Piraeus-based shipping company may face charges in a "magic pipe" case after a bulker was detained by the USCG.
  • Off to Rio
    Trans Viking anchor handler signed up for a four-month stint off Brazil at a rumoured $30,000 per day.
  • Malacca threat
    Tankers set to be target of terrorist campaign in Asian strategic waterway, say Singapore authorities.
  • Black ink not buys
    Nils Andersen says AP Moller-Maersk has placed a 2010 profit ahead of distressed buys on its priority list.
  • Statoil stinger
    North Sea market rocked by talk Helge Lund-led oil company will not be fixing anchor handlers for rig moves this month.
  • TNWA adds one
    Capacity-cutting trend reversed as boxship group deploys extra vessel from US to Thailand.
  • Finnlines loses
    Court agrees with pension fund that Finnish ro-ro owner's dividend pay-out should have been EUR 17m higher in 2008.
  • Diamond deal
    South African mining ship to go under the auctioneer's hammer in Namibia.
  • Master summoned
    Investigation into smash and spill in Texas will see Eagle Otome captain and crew testify at USCG hearing.
  • Horizon ship stalls
    Smoke causes crew to shut down engines on Chuck Raymond-led Horizon ship which heads to US for repairs.
  • SIN revamped
    Ten years on from Clarksons' original SIN a slicker "wickeder" version is unveiled.
  • Osprey lighter
    French navy begins removing cargo from grounded Eitzen Chemical tanker on Pacific atoll.
  • Smit stagnant
    Dutch tug and salvage company sees profits largely unchanged from a year ago as revenue falls.
  • Bonds for STXPO
    South Korean shipowner set to raise a further KRW200bn from investors with three year bond.
  • Chemoil crashes
    Singapore-based bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits down by over 75% year-on-year.
  • Brawl on the Wall
    DHT's largest shareholder MMI lashes management and board over axed dividends and 'opaque' strategy.
  • Bunker boost
    Philippines ro-ro owner Aboitiz comes through a year marred by tragedy to post higher profit as fuel bills fall.
  • Maersk mauled
    AP Moller-Maersk posts worse than expected full-year loss as red ink from its container line passes $2bn.
  • Diamond bags trio
    US drilling company ties up two semi-submersibles and a drillship to Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.
  • Ferry sinks
    Passengers and crew leap from burning ship off Philippines, but all rescued by fishing boats.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Maersk: $1 billion loss in 2009
  • PIL to start own transpacific service
  • NWA lines add Laem Chabang to PSX loop
  • AA Cargo modernizes JFK terminal
  • Laying down markers for transport reform
  • FHWA wants to halve project delivery times
  • Agility tabs Hickler for Asia-Pacific role
  • Congress asked to repeal Cuban trademarks law
  • Carriers update on Chilean terminals
  • Eight bids for JNPT terminal
  • Trieste port mandates low sulfur fuel

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Maersk posts historic loss
    A P Møller-Mærsk reports a full-year loss for the first time since World War II. The loss is due to a combination of a a weak container market
  • Port strike costly for Finland
    The stevedores of Finnish Transport Workers' Union, AKT, went on strike on March 4, 2010, halting most of the cargo handling in Finnish ports. Even if the ferry traffic and
  • Heavy fines for those that do not comply with sulphur limit
    Vessels that call at the port of Trieste and have fuel with too high sulphur content, risk fines of up to EUR 150,000. The port's new regulations came into force
  • Danish icebreaker service a step closer to termination
    The Danish governmental icebreaker service has come another step closer to termination. According to the Association of Danish Ports, the country's ports do not need the DKK 30 million annual

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Owner and master fined for 'voluntary pollution'
    Correctional court of Brest imposes $1.4 million.
  • IFO bunker prices weaker in Rotterdam
    Prices in southern Europe on the rise.
  • Hearing on biggest Texas spill in 15 years
    Testimonies will lead to recommendations to improve vessel safety.
  • Fujairah bunker market stable
    Durban prices firming.
  • Maersk Line posts losses of $1.9 billion
    Reduced fuel consumption helps cut operating costs.
  • Bunker tanker seized by pirates
    International Bunkering says vessel was on its way to join delivery fleet in Jeddah.
  • Fuel oil futures contract sees 'moderate volumes'
    SGX reports volumes of between of 1,000 and 4,800 mt a day.
  • IFO prices firm, distillates weaken
    Demand 'weak' in Singapore.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 13-week high
    Middle distillate stocks fall in the week ended March 3.
  • Andatee profits surge in 2009
    Domestic Chinese bunker supplier posts net income of $6.4 million last year.
  • Bunkering in Taiwan 'unrattled' by earthquake
    Erthquake struck inland; ports not affected.
  • Seychelles supplier starts offshore bunker deliveries
    New double-hull 'green' coastal tanker offers bunker services offshore the island-state.

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