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July 7, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Anchor Ship may use fund to buy dry-bulk vessels
    Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, said it may invest part of a planned 200 billion yen (S$3.16 billion) fund on its first dry-bulk vessels in anticipation of a rebound in Chinese iron-ore demand.
  • Keppel on track with FPSO conversion
    Keppel Shipyard is on track to complete the conversion of a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for Maersk, a long-time customer. In a naming ceremony on Saturday at Keppel Shipyard, sponsor Eva Ruud named the vessel Maersk Peregrino.
Strait Talk
  • State of shipping: mixed messages
    RECENT press releases landing on my desk have carried decidedly mixed messages about the economic state of health of the shipping industry.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Anchor Ship may use fund to buy dry-bulk vessels
    Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, said it may invest part of a planned 200 billion yen (S$3.16 billion) fund on its first dry-bulk vessels in anticipation of a rebound in Chinese iron-ore demand.
  • Keppel on track with FPSO conversion
    Keppel Shipyard is on track to complete the conversion of a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for Maersk, a long-time customer. In a naming ceremony on Saturday at Keppel Shipyard, sponsor Eva Ruud named the vessel Maersk Peregrino.
Strait Talk
  • State of shipping: mixed messages
    RECENT press releases landing on my desk have carried decidedly mixed messages about the economic state of health of the shipping industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai expected to exceed 25.5 million TEU annual target
  • June record month for Far East-US box trade - tops 2007
  • CMA CGM to conclude sale of minority stake by August
  • DP World misses London listing deadline
  • Hapag to charge US$100/TEU low water St Lawrence River fee
  • Fresh food exporters demand greater supply chain visibility
  • Iran to harass ships if aircraft refuelling 'boycott' continues
  • UAE's Sharjah terminal grows with East Africa/Gulf services
  • APL Logistics teams up with Sumitomo Warehouse Co
  • NYK opens new Wuhan, Wuxi, China branches
  • OWL opens cargo management service offices in Asia
  • WTO rules EU Airbus subsidies hurt US business, workers
  • Continental starts daily Houston-Lagos non-stop flights
  • Business dries up at Anchorage airport, along with jet fuel
  • TSA unlikely to meet August air cargo screening deadline

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM sails into better volumes & revenues
  • CMA CGM deploys 2 new vessels on MEX, FAL 5 services
  • Maersk Line charters 4 new mega-ships from Rickmers
  • Maersk Tankers, HHI & DNV join hands to design ships to carry CO2
  • Box shortage forces Maersk Line to reject shipments & retrieve containers faster
  • Pre-downturn levels by peak season end-Andersen
  • Eurozone crisis pulls down garment exports
  • STC invites bids to import yellow peas
  • DP World, uae Region, wins star Award for prompt plaints redressal
  • Sterlite-Leighton consortium bags contract to build multi-purpose berth at Paradip
  • S. S. Kulkarni now Secretary-General of IPPTA
  • Rlys to get diesel on discount till Sept.-end
  • Rule on cheques with overwriting to be in force from Dec. 1
  • Import tax on white sugar on cards
  • IMC applauds RBI for repo rate hikes

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 5, 2010
  • Freja acquires ATS Cargo AB in Sweden
    On 1 July, the Danish transport and logistics service provider Freja Transport & Logistics A/S took over ATS Cargo AB, based in Växjö, through its subsidiary Freja Transport &a...
  • WCA: Barcelona hosted two successful conferences
    Barcelona (Spain) was the location for the Sino European Conference from 13-16 June. The event was hosted by the WCA Family and CIFA, supported by the Port of Barcelona. The S...
  • Dachser expanding in Poland
    Dachser, a global logistics provider based in Germany, is continuing to expand its global logistics network. The Dachser Air & Sea Logistics business segment is setting up its ...
  • Excellent June lifts H1 for Airbus
    The EADS subsidiary Airbus has reported that it received orders for 117 aircraft in H1/2010. Orders for a total of 131 aircraft went into the book, but contracts for...
  • Rail Cargo Austria names new head of intermodal division
    Rail Cargo Austria (RCA) made a change to the management of its intermodal division on 1 July. On that date Franz Dirnbauer replaced Erich Rohrhofer as director of the in...
  • SBB Cargo and Hupac establish SBB Cargo International
    At the beginning of 2011, SBB Cargo, the freight division of Switzerland's national railway SBB, and the intermodal operator Hupac will found a new train operating company that wil...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Narco sub could have operated 65 ft below waves
  • Two Louisiana maritime firms face federal charges

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • FMC representatives present views to Subcommittee
  • Sri Lanka maritime cadets training onboard APL vessels
  • NYK Logistics expanding China branch office network
  • Olympia Port Commissioners select advisory committee members
  • OOCL announces changes to management structure

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • German owners slam plans for retrofit funds
    Slow-steaming subsidy criticised as short-term measure that will not benefit those in trouble
  • Germany rules out loan guarantees for owners
  • Micawber template still applies today
  • State-owned bank to finance slow steaming push
  • Maersk disquiet over state aid package
    Maersk reacts to news of German aid for slow steaming
  • Investors keen to prop-up ailing German firms
  • State-owned bank to finance slow steaming push
    Funds to help shipowners adjust engines to better suit slow steaming are believed to...
  • Hamburg urges banks to push slow steaming
  • Tanker sector set for upsurge, says RS Platou
    Analyst expects much higher earnings and up to 20% rise in asset values
  • The great escape

Fairplayweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Berlin ship summit falls short
    GERMAN shipowners returned today with few material achievements from yesterday's Berlin maritime summit
  • Bulker salvage plans formed
    US COAST Guard and St Lawrence Seaway officials agreed today on a refloat plan for a Canadian-flagged lake bulker that ran aground on 4 July
  • Court orders Trafigura review
    THE DUTCH Supreme Court today ordered a lower court to review its 2008 ruling that Trafigura Beheer's CEO could not be prosecuted over the dumping of waste at Ivory Coast in 2006
  • Seabulk Pride dispute settled
    SEABULK Tankers and charterer Tesoro Alaska have settled a dispute with Alaska over claims stemming from the grounding of the tanker Seabulk Pride in February 2006
  • Tangier Med volumes rise
    MOROCCO'S Tangier Med port said it increased throughput by 76% year on year to 9M tonnes during the first half
  • Ford motors ahead with export plan
    FORD HAS started exporting its Figo models from India to South Africa, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Take 'er down!
    ECUADOR has seized a fully submersible submarine designed to transport up to 12 tonnes of drugs per voyage, IHS Global Insight reported today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Diesel Price Drops 3.2 Cents to $2.924 per Gallon
  • Court orders YRC to Pay Bondholders $21.6 Million
  • Hong Kong Airport Sets Freight Record
  • CMA CGM Sets Investor Deal Deadline
  • Drewry Warns of Weaker Container Recovery
  • TUI Hikes Hapag-Lloyd Profit Forecast
  • OOCL Appoints New Senior Managers
  • SCI Hikes India-Europe Rates
  • Alitalia Joins Air France-KLM, Delta Alliance
  • Far East-US Container Traffic Hit Record in June
  • LA-LB Clerical Strike Talks Fail Over Holiday Weekend
  • New York To Expand Off-Peak Truck Program (Video)
  • An Electric Truck Demonstration by NDL's Frank Rubino (Video)
  • Container Shipping Rates to Hit Pre-Downturn Levels, Maersk Says
  • Shipping Lines Warn UK on Crew Pay

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Drewry more optimistic about cargo growth
  • Quadruple naming for Rickmers' behemoths
  • US shipping activity rises despite signs of weakening recovery
  • Transatlantic rates hit pre-recessionary highs
  • Indian fuel strike disrupts transport

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • BNDES bankrolls Transpetro tender
    Sergio Machado-led tanker titan bags $1.5bn in fresh funds to finance seven Brazilian newbuildings.
  • Peter G powers Greeks to top
    Greece dethrones China as the largest buyer of dry-cargo vessels with more than a little push from Peter Georgiopoulos.
  • Christmas in New York?
    Globus could switch its listing from London to New York by the end of 2010 if shareholders show support, says George Karageorgiou.
  • Pemex emerges as EMGS patron
    Mexican oil giant materialises as mystery major behind largest-ever 3D imaging deal.
  • Master: 'Ten skiffs used in hijack'
    Hijacked Greek ship anchors close to Golden Blessing as Filipino captain recounts swarm of skiffs used in Sunday's Red Sea assault.
  • Hellespont buys out partners
    HCI Capital and Peter Dohle sell stakes in Hellespont Hammonia to Phrixos Papachristidis-led group.
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes big profit
    German container line's biggest shareholder TUI says box markets have picked up significantly this year.
  • USCG probes tug sinking
    No injuries or pollution reported after Stafford went down at mooring in Little Rock.
  • Spill worker in lucky escape
    Crewman survives six-hour ordeal after tumbling overboard vessel during clean-up in Gulf of Mexico.
  • Fund eyes first bulker splash
    Anchor Ship Investment plans dry-cargo debut after September fundraising, undeterred by tumbling rates.
  • HMM on the rebound
    Korean shipowner posts bigger than expected second quarter operating profit as rates increase.
  • Cosco bulker brace 'activated'
    Greek owner pays deposit to secure post-panamax pair at Cosco Singapore.
  • Idle boxship fleet still shrinking
    Eighteen more vessels removed from idle containership tally as transpacific shipments to US hit a new record.
  • Eidesvik pens PSV at Kleven
    Oslo-listed owner pays $70m for new platform supply vessel and has an option for another.
  • Saade sets July deadline
    CMA CGM aims to tie up financing deal by the end of the month as first-quarter results improve.
  • Fred Olsen honoured in Belfast
    Norwegian shipowner receives honorary doctorate for services to engineering at Harland and Wolff yard.
  • Ukrferry scraps Turkey run
    Lack of demand puts paid to Ukrainian owner's ro-pax service between Odessa and Istanbul.
  • King Tamatoa leaves Tahiti
    Former SNCM ferry's brief service in South Seas is over after government refuses further subsidies.
  • Cruiseship tax lawsuit dropped
    Alaska Cruiseship Association calls off legal action against US state after it lowered controversial levy.
  • Canada boosts ferry ports
    Marine Atlantic terminals in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland to get CAD 84m facelift.
  • Meling in $60m Kleven deal
    Stavangar-based owner turns to Kleven Maritime for multifunctional platform supply vessel newbuilding.
  • Maersk makes further C02 move
    Danish owner teams with Hyundai Heavy and DNV to develop new tankers for carbon dioxide transport.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Drewry cautions against recovery hype
  • CMA CGM finalizes outside investment
  • Inspectors detained fewer ships in 2009
  • U.S.-Barbados open skies reached
  • Two executives leave Swiss WorldCargo
  • Lau to head DHL Express Hong Kong hub
  • Canadian trucking rates rise
  • Ruhr/Moscow container train starts operation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Odense bulker on sea trials
    The fifth capesize bulker in a series of six units from Odense Steel Shipyard is now engaged in sea trials before it will be delivered later this month at Fredericia
  • Mærsk reactivates laid up container vessels
    A.P. Møller-Mærsk has reactivated all six container ships that have been laid up at Scottish Loch Striven for more than a year. The rates for container transports have increased
  • Fredericia Shipyard compensated by land-owner
    Fredericia Shipyard has been compensated with DKK 16.7 million from the land-owner Realdania Foundation. The compensation was paid out as the shipyard is leaving the premises before the
  • Kleven to build supply vessel
    Kleven Maritime has entered into a contract with Meling Supply AS for the building of a multifunctional platform supply vessel, contract value is NOK 375 million. The vessel will be

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 6, 2010
  • Think-tank calls for refinery at Hambantota
    Consultant questions long-term viability of Sri Lanka's new port.
  • Prices lack direction in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Strike on July 8 in Piraeus may cause delivery delays, local sources say.
  • Fujairah prices show small gains
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • Oil spill radar 'successfully tested'
    Slicks can be detected at night and in stormy weather.
  • Lukoil starts IFO deliveries in Turkey
    Lukoil-Bunker Istanbul Ihrakiye was established in December 2009.
  • New fuel oil supplier off West Africa
    Singapore-based supplier expands service with new tanker.
  • Brightoil posts details of loan
    Credit Suisse agrees $31.5 million loan to Brightoil subsidiary.
  • Prices move in opposite direction
    Bunker prices in Singapore firmed while prices at other key ports softened.
  • Bunker supplier eyes growth in India
    Matrix Bharat aiming for 15,000 mt of bonded bunker fuel sales monthly by year end.
  • South American supplier continues supply of 0.70% LSFO
    Emphasises supply of low sulphur, low vanadium and low metals fuel oil since the year 2000.
  • Singapore bunker barges test Coriolis flow meter
    Barges fitted with 2,000 mt/hr rated flow meters to undergo trials.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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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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