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March 8, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Keppel unit signs MOU with Norwegian marine research body
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine Technology Centre (KOMtech) and the Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute (Marintek) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Saturday to collaborate on the development of technologies and training opportunities.
  • EU force tracking hijacked Norwegian tanker
    The European Union's (EU) anti-piracy mission said on Saturday it was tracking a hijacked chemical tanker off east Africa as Turkey and France announced the capture of 29 suspected pirates.

Sched Netweb site
  • Mainland shippers groups seek 'unreasonable' fees probe
  • CMA CGM ups north Europe-Far East rate US$150/TEU April 1
  • CKYH's 'K' Line and New World's MOL join Asia-west coast loops
  • MOL to start intra-Asia Chennai SMX service March 23
  • Global Ship Lease quarterly profit US$12 million on 52pc more sales
  • Correction: Maersk loss mistaken for AP Moller group loss
  • ICTSI profit off 11pc, Asia provides growth in 2009
  • MISC Berhard Asia-Europe container losses cut profit
  • Talks this week on disposal of empties in Melbourne
  • Hamburg Sud examines port situation in Chile
  • China's air cargo volume surges 68pc in January
  • Lufthansa Cargo security chief seeks global uniform standards
  • Korean Air Lines denies Australian price-fixing charge

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SAL & Sai Maritime do it once again!
  • MOL to launch service ex-Chennai with BTL & RCL from March 23
  • NYK's wing acquires 26 pc stake in TMILL
  • Australia talks of trade expansion, JVs in oil-gas hunt & mining
  • Nafed revokes onion MEP revision within hours
  • With granary overflowing, govt to consider rice, wheat exports this week
  • Hurdles may persist even as India, EU want FTA talks to end by Oct.
  • GMB bags Maritime Initiative Award
  • Vizag Port bests another record
  • With RTGs immobile, export boxes pile up at Haldia
  • CONCOR presents Rs 49.2-cr. dividend cheque to Railway Minister
  • Services sector grows fastest in February
  • Sharma to lobby for extension of tax holiday for EOUs & STPIs
  • Direct taxes account for half of Exchequer's kitty!
  • Infrastructure fund gets CCEA nod
  • Capt. Ravichander, VCT COO, joins cii-Vizag unit as new Chairman
  • Weavers' loans may be waived
  • Obama sees 'new level of influence'
  • ACAAI Ahmedabad parties & networks with stakeholders

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Hans Hickler new Asia-Pacific CEO for Agility
    Agility appointed Hans Hickler CEO for the Asia-Pacific region on 2 March. Wolfgang Hollermann, the previous CEO, became advisor to Essa Al-Saleh, the president and CEO of Global I...
  • Gary So new Menlo managing director for North Asia
    Menlo Worldwide Logistics is sharpening its focus on the Chinese market and to this end has named veteran industry executive Gary So as its new managing director for North Asia, in...
  • Hamburg Süd able to operate normally in Chile
    The ports Hamburg Süd serves in the north of Chile, that is Iquique, Antofagasta and Port Angamos, are fully operational. In Valparaiso the container terminal used by Hamburg Süd i...
  • New World Alliance revamps transpacific service
    APL, HMM and MOL, the members of The New World Alliance (TNWA), are planning to revamp the Pacific Southwest Express (PSX) service. TNWA will add one ship to the PSX route on 15 Ma...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk reports loss
    The Danish shipping corporation A.P. Moller-Maersk made a USD 1 billion loss in 2009. One of the main causes lies in the fact that the group was significantly affected by the globa...
  • Toll rises on Polish motorway A2
    Autostrada Wielkopolska, a Polish motorway operator, increased the toll for small trucks on the A2 on 1 March. Two-axle vehicles without twin tyres will now pay PLN 12 (about EUR 3...
  • Rhenus Tetrans strengthens Canary Islands activities
    The Spanish enterprise Rhenus Tetrans, which is part of the international Rhenus group, has strengthened its presence on the Canary Islands by opening a new logistics centre in San...
  • Kuehne Logistics University founded
    The Kuehne School of Logistics and Management, which is wholly owned by the Kuehne Foundation, has founded an independent private scientific university for logistics and management...
  • Global Logistics Experts expanding apace
    Global Logistics Experts, a platform for logistics consulting companies and individuals, has been expanding its membership in the last twelve months, with the following new members...
  • Gist acquires G&S International
    The UK logistics provider Gist has taken over the Scottish temperature-controlled distribution operator G&S International. G&S International, which is an important transpor...
  • Port of Tanjung Pelepas reports growth in 2009
    The port of Tanjung Pelepas closed 2009 with a container throughput of 6 million teu, which was 7.5% more than 2008. The growth was achieved against a backdrop of shipping lines an...
  • Baltic Container Conference, Gdansk, 9-10 March
    The fourth edition of the Baltic Container Conference is being held in Gdansk (Poland) on 9 and 10 March. The event's key topic is "Interrelations and multidimensional signifi...
  • United Airlines schedules first nonstop service to Africa
    Chicago-based United Airlines has scheduled its first nonstop service to Africa, with a daily service linking Washington DC with Accra, the capital of Ghana, from 20 June.
  • BAWC reports strong February
    British Airways World Cargo (BAWC), the freight division of British Airways, recorded a strong increase in freight business in February. The carrier increased its traffic performan...
  • Jet Airways appoints GSA in South Africa
    The Indian airline Jet Airways has appointed Africa Airline Services as its GSA in South Africa. Jet Airways is launching a daily nonstop service between Johannesburg (South Africa...
  • IRU allocates funds to UN road safety efforts
    The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has committed USD 2 million to improve commercial road transport safety, in support of the UN's road safety action decade. The IRU stat...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • $12.7 million contract for Atlantic Marine Philadelphia
  • RiverHawk awarded $70 million FMS contract
  • Senate move to promote offshore wind

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • MOL joining K Line in new USWC services
  • US rail freight traffic count sees improvement during week
  • California Maritime Academy offering small arms training
  • Corps announces closure of Columbia River locks
  • Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of December

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Shippers raise questions over box line collusion
    Shipper bodies voice concerns amid rising freight rates and capacity reductions
  • Box lines call for flexibility on EU consortia rules
  • Exporters turn their backs on prime carriers
    A US-based multinational is understood to be re-tendering globally its ocean freight contracts
  • UK coastguards to launch two-day strike
    Contingency arrangements in place to ensure emergency services are carried out
  • Seanergy sees little distress as it hunts for bulkers
    Dry bulk owner actively hunting for tonnage
  • China iron ore imports set to hit 1.3bn tonnes mark
    Peak will create demand for additional 584 capesize bulkers before 2020

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • 11 pirate suspects detained
    EU NAVFOR today detained 11 suspected pirates and destroyed two of their vessels in the southern Indian Ocean
  • Beluga's profits plummet
    GERMAN project carrier Beluga's operating profits reportedly plunged last year to €20M ($21.18M), from 2008's €70M, as the recession hit the heavy-lift and general cargo markets
  • Tanker hijacked in Indian Ocean
    A MARSHALL Islands-flagged product tanker has been hijacked in the Indian Ocean, a security source has told Fairplay
  • China plans berth for VLOCs
    CHINESE terminal operator Zhanjiang Port Group reportedly plans to build a berth that can handle ore ships of up to 400,000dwt in Guangdong province
  • NCL poised for price rise
    NCL IS the second North American cruise brand to announce a price rise as a result of stronger bookings than expected since the beginning of the year
  • UM chief backs sea motorways
    THE UNION for the Mediterranean's first general-secretary began his three-year term today by promoting the EU's sea motorways scheme
  • Vinashin faces May inspection
    VIETNAM'S government has reportedly revitalised plans to investigate shipbuilder Vinashin

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Freight Powers Up at Top U.S. Rails
  • Deutsche Bahn AG is National Sponsor of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
  • Styrk to Head Seattle Seaport Division
  • Transport Jobs Shrink in February
  • Retailer Big Lots Says Freight Rates Pressing Margins
  • Recovering Chilean Ports Handle Fruit Exports
  • CMA CGM Hikes North Europe-Far East Rates
  • MSC Hikes Rates from Asia to Europe
  • Dynamex Revenue Rises to $98.4 Million
  • Thune Decries Slow Going on Transportation Bill
  • Ex-Rail Union Chief Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case
  • MNG Adds First Converted 737-400 Freighter
  • L-3 Wins TSA Cargo Screening Deal
  • Lufthansa Tests Lightweight Containers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Building bridges over troubled waters?
    Held within the shadow of the Port of Long Beach's 22% 2009 box downturn, and against the backcloth of the transpacific liners' nightmare cumulative USD15 billion loss-making 12-months, the JOC's 10th Transpacific Maritime Conference (TPM) this week degenerated into a war of words between shippers and carriers.
  • K Line teams up with MOL on Japan/USWC in cost cutting initiative
  • Maersk Line turns corner
  • APMT still on a high
  • Ocean carriers, ACT Amsterdam's 'only viable option'
  • Andersen: 'industry driven to bankruptcy'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Four fall back
    Supramax quartet at Cosco Zhoushan set for 2010 delivery are delayed by 18 months.
  • Swiss spend
    UBS tops up holding in Kristian Siem's Subsea 7 with $32m swoop.
  • Chavez port crisis
    Venezuela's busiest cargo port is crippled as 2,000 workers go on strike over unpaid wages.
  • Fortress fixed
    Njal Saevik's Havila Shipping lands term deal for large PSV in the North Sea.
  • Pirates nabbed
    Spate of attacks on vessels in Somali Basin leads to arrest of 11 suspected pirates by French Navy.
  • Tax toast
    Solvang posts larger profit for 2009 following reversal of Norwegian tax law.
  • It's quotes time
    Shipbroking unmasked as the easiest game in the world and are the Germans up for a fight?
  • Bulker arrest
    QT Trading sends US Marshalls to seize a vessel once connected to bankrupt shipowner Daewoo Logistics.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    DnB NOR zeroing in on Marine Capital bulkers while Sammy Ofer takes a hit on charter of five megaboxships to Maersk.
  • Death at LA port
    Body of naked man who allegedly jumped off Los Angeles pier to escape pursuer pulled from water.
  • Chennai launch
    Japan's MOL backs Indian growth with start of new Asian boxship service.
  • Wind double
    UK owner Seajacks readies order for two more wind farm installation ships.
  • Ice block in Baltic
    Rescuers struggle to cope as worst sea ice in 15 years strands dozens of ships off Sweden.
  • Tenant found
    Another slice of mothballed part of AP Moller's Lindo Shipyard rented out as Skykon moves in.
  • Turning the corner
    China's giant Cosco group expecting 2010 profit as demand rebounds and rates climb.
  • Campbell orders
    Bahamas-based Campbell Shipping pens up to four bulkers at small Chinese yard.
  • Russia ready
    Murmansk Shipping and port of Murmansk on new list of privatisation targets.
  • Rivals unite
    Japan's K Line brings in MOL to jointly run two beefed up boxship loops to west coast of US.
  • Bonds for PB
    Hong Kong handysize shipowner Pacific Basin raises $230m from convertible bond issue and cuts cost of financing.
  • Vision of toilet
    More than 300 passengers struck by vomiting and diarrhoea on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas in Brazil.
  • Steimler picked
    Former Tankers International boss Michael Steimler appointed to board of under pressure DHT Maritime.
  • OSG to issue
    Morten Arntzen-led tanker giant set to raise over $160m for general corporate purposes.
  • Synergy improves
    Restis dry bulk operation still in the red at the end of year, but results mark improvement on 2008.
  • Excel fixes four
    Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner ties up panamax quintet for just over one year each.
  • Thor Sea scrapped
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies has offloaded another of its elderly general cargo vessels.
  • ICTSI selling
    Philippines ports group lining up bond issue to refinance debt and fund investments.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • FreightScan, Swissport in deal
  • Swiss WorldCargo shuffles management
  • House extends highway, transit programs for 1 year
  • Report details U.S.-China trade data differences
  • GAO: 'Dublin, Iran' isn't a U.S. export destination
  • U.S. backs trade ban on bluefin tuna
  • FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications
  • Crowley doubles Jacksonville warehouse space
  • SSA gives update on Chile terminals
  • Carriers update on Chilean terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • STX Europe to build new shipyard in Brazil
    STX Norway Offshore has signed a letter of intent with its Brazilian partner PJMR to build a new shipyard in Fortaleza in Northeastern Brazil. STX invests about USD 100 million
  • Livanos quits Odfjell
    The second largest shareholder in Odfjell SE, ChemLog Holdings owned by Greek Livanos family, has sold practically its entire stock of 16 per cent in the company. The exit was
  • Laid up Superflex sold to Cyprus
    The last Danish owned Superflex ferry Troll, ex Viire, will shortly leave Denmark for Mediterranean waters for a new life on the isle of Cyprus. The ferry, owned by K
  • DKK not USD on sale of chemical tanker
    The sale of the chemical tanker Dover, previously owned by Swedish Elgar Shipping, did not reach the high price reported earlier. "The auction price in the court was correctly 3
  • Monster waves kill two on cruise ship
    Two passengers, one German and one Italian, were killed and 14 injured when the Maltese-flagged cruise ship Louis Majesty was hit by abnormally large waves on Wedensday evening off

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • Quiet week for bunkers (mostly)
    Relatively narrow price range for trading, but firming prices expected early next week.
  • Week ends with differing price moves
    Not all markets following a jump in crude oil futures.
  • Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1 in early trading.
  • Middle East bunker prices weaken
    NYMEX showing gains for more than $1 in early trading.
  • Terrorist alert in Malacca Strait
    Singapore Navy warns of attacks on oil tankers.
  • Italian U-turn on sulphur regulation
    Trieste port's decision to accept no exemptions said to have followed advice from ministry.
  • Terminal concession 'worth' over $580 million
    Egyptian report says Port Said project has been awarded on a BOT basis.
  • Currents 'changed' at bunker anchorage
    Call for investigation into direction and flow of currents at Singapore anchorage.
  • Hong Kong bucks downward trend
    Bunkers in other key Asian ports mostly weakened.
  • Survey to review Bunkerworld website, services
    Participants can win a Mont Blanc ballpoint pen.
  • Brightoil not paying dividends to bolster expansion plans
    No cash payout despite 155% surge in profit attributable to shareholders.
  • Titan further extends exchange offer deadline
    Conditions to close the offer, which is intended to help overcome 'deteriorating financial position', have not been met.
  • WFS maintains quarterly cash dividend
    But is half the payout for Q2 2009.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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