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March 9, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Oil traders eye alternative routes
    Oil traders are concerned about supply disruptions via the Malacca Strait after the Singapore Navy warned of possible attacks on tankers, but say that alternate routes could be used which add slightly to costs while stocks on landed and floating storages offer ample buffer.
  • Rogue waves, towering terror on the high seas
    They are known as rogue or freak waves, though some people simply call them monsters of the sea.

Sched Netweb site
  • MOL, 'K' Line link up US-Canada west coast services
  • Pacific International Lines starts China-Long Beach service April 6
  • Guangzhou customs launches online mail tracking system
  • Schenker launches dedicated IT Shared Services Centre in Nanjing
  • Bengal Tiger joins MOL, RCL to offer Thailand-Chennai service
  • Westports sees 2010 box throughput rising to 5.2 million TEU
  • Container Stuffers designs equipment to load forest products
  • TransContainer launches block train to remotest Russia
  • AAT February volume up 40pc to 42,145 tonnes at HK airport
  • Shanghai and Guangzhou airports record rapid cargo growth
  • Total passenger aircraft cargo screening to take two years: TSA
  • Swiss WorldCargo management reshuffled

Exim Indiaweb site
  • BDP partners UGL to form BDP Global Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd
  • DGS resorts to special powers to charter foreign vessel
  • BIMCO wants all high seas laws to come under UN control
  • Haiko Logistics focuses on growth strategies at annual sales meet
  • TNWA announces changes in PSX service
  • MAERSK LINE /Horizon Lines to end TP1 slot pact in December
  • SCHENKER receives accreditation as Qualified Envirotainer Provider
  • SCA Transforest launches new feeder service
  • 5-line partnership on Asia-EC South America lane
  • Agility appoints Hans Hickler as CEO for Asia-Pacific
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike Asia-Canada rates from mid-March
  • MOL signs contract for long-term charters of LNG vessels by ExxonMobil
  • G S C launches operations
  • MSC to implement GRI from April
  • Inchcape Shipping Services expands into France
  • SITC launches service from Fuzhou Mawei port to Osaka & Busan
  • NYK & Weathernews start navigation in ice-covered seas
  • Canada TSA takes CAF to 6 pc
  • Horizon Lines posts Q4 profit
  • HAMBURG SUD throws light on Chilean ports situation
  • Seafood exporters' hopes lift with US economic recovery
  • 15 anti-dumping duties imposed in 11 months
  • 43 pc rise in coffee exports during Jan. & Feb.
  • Dumping duty likely on Thai, Jap acetone
  • Exporters seek nod to ship more cotton
  • Potato exports on govt's agenda
  • Rice exports to Lanka, Nepal allowed.
  • Cabinet clears Andaman & Nicobar as Major Port
  • Stimulus still vital for growth, admits Pranab
  • Govt now a facilitator-Revenue Secy
  • Panel to study price rise proposed
  • Slight fall in global wheat output likely
  • Weekend programme on management

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 5, 2010
  • German general cargo alliance building new headquarters
    The German general cargo alliance network called S.T.a.R. Kooperation GmbH is building a new central hub at its headquarters in Homberg/Efze (Germany). A 37,000 sqm complex, due fo...
  • Kuwait approves plans for GCC railway
    Kuwait has approved plans for a USD 25 billion railway. The 135 km line will connect Kuwait with Saudi Arabia, beginning at Sulaibiya and ending at Nuwaiseeb. The Kuwait municipali...
  • Qatar starts work on nationwide railway
    The Qatar Railways Company, which was founded in 2009, has begun work on Qatar's multibillion dollar metro and ground rail projects, set to be completed in phases by 2016. Projects...
  • BNSF starts test on hydrogen fuel cell shunting locomotive
    BNSF has begun in-service testing of an experimental hydrogen fuel cell shunting locomotive, which has been developed in partnership with Vehicle Projects and the US department of ...
  • Port of Harwich supports wind farms
    Harwich International Port has commenced involvement in a Thanet offshore wind farm development. The Thanet wind farm, located 12 km off Foreness Point in Kent and with a projected...
  • SCA Transforest launches Sweden-Hamburg feeder service
    Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), a Swedish paper and timber produce manufacturer, and its transport and logistics unit SCA Transforest, launched Container Express, a regular s...
  • Swiss WorldCargo makes executive team changes
    Omar Bragatto, who was formerly in charge of the corporation's flight optimisation division, has become head of contribution management and will thus report directly to Ashwin Bhat...
  • Norbert Dentressangle turns its back on TLF
    The French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has quit the French transport and logistics association TLF (F'deration des entreprises de Transort et de ...
  • DHL investing in new Hong Kong facility
    DHL is investing HKD 360 million in the expansion of its operations into a single multi-user facility for DHL Supply Chain to cater for growth in Hong Kong. The project is schedule...
  • Ceva Logistics reports 2009 results
    The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has reported its 2009 results, with full year revenues down by 13.2% compared with 2008. Ebitda for the year was do...
  • Tajikistan's Somon Air orders B737s
    Somon Air, Tajikistan's first private full-service carrier, has ordered two Boeing B737-900ERs for a total of approximately USD 163 million at list prices. This represents Somon Ai...

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Port of Astoria facilities earn 'Clean Marina' nod
  • Port of Seattle taps Styrk as head of Seaport division
  • Everett Port Commission Oks marina parking fee boost
  • Crowley response tug assists troubled vessel
  • Mitsui set to add new SMX service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Baltic Trading and Crude Carriers set for New York debut
    Companies' pricing will provide indication about viability of New York IPOs in 2010
  • OSG prices follow-on offering
  • Forth Ports share price soars after '612m takeover bid
    Operator rejects approach by consortium that already owns 27.4% of Forth Ports
  • Naval forces capture 35 suspected pirates
    Six separate attacks on vessels have been thwarted in the Gulf of Aden in the past four days
  • Ningbo aims to launch IPO in June
    Port operator set to go ahead with $1.5bn Shanghai listing in June
  • Moorhouse signals Lloyd's Register departure
    Chairman to leave classification society at the end of 2010

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Teargas routs Total protest
    FRENCH police have used teargas on Total Oil workers who stormed its Paris headquarters to oppose the closure of its Dunkirk refinery
  • BHP seals coal contracts
    BHP BILLITON confirmed today it has reached agreement with customers in Europe, China, India and Japan to supply hard coking coal
  • NAPA comes to Adriatic
    VENICE has formed a port association with Ravenna and Trieste in Italy and the Slovenian port of Koper
  • Shell, PetroChina bid for Arrow
    SHARES in Arrow Energy rose 41% in trading today after a takeover bid was announced
  • Tight ship financing seen
    FINANCING last year for ships was "extremely difficult", Jonathan Hill of corporate ship finance boutique Tufton Oceanic told a Dubai conference today
  • Storm closing Barca terminal
    A FREAK snow and rain storm in Catalonia has forced Barcelona today to order a shutdown of its main cruise terminal
  • DOF wants Brazil listing
    NORWAY'S offshore company DOF said today it is seeking a listing on Brazil's stock exchange to promote its business there

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Barge Operators Seek Fuel Tax Hike
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Accelerating Imports
  • Norfolk Southern to Pay $4 Million for Chlorine Spill
  • KCS Buys Puerta Mexico Intermodal Terminal
  • Finnish Dockworkers Strike for Fifth Day
  • Short Line Traffic Climbs
  • Logistics Leader Jerry Ulm Dies
  • Nova Scotia Plans Wind Tower Facility
  • Forth Ports Rebuffs $930 Million Offer
  • Caribbean Shipowners to Impose Peak Surcharge
  • Obama to Nominate Harding as TSA Head
  • MOL to Open Chennai Service
  • Seattle Program Scraps 100th 'Dirty' Truck
  • California Agency to Enforce Clean Air Goals
  • MSC Chief Blames Customers for Crisis
  • Nasdaq Warns YRC On Listing
  • Terminal Reality
  • Sealed Deal on Shortage Claim?
  • Think Globally, Truck Regionally
  • Intermodal Matchmaking
  • A Trial for Harbor Trucks
  • Asia on the Horizon
  • Tempers Flare
  • From Boiling Point to Break-Even
  • Watching the Border
  • Cracking the Code
  • Vehicle Mileage Tax Within a Decade?
  • A Better Core for the Big Apple
  • Making Transportation Smarter
  • Bunning Throws a Brushback
  • State Projects Stall
  • High-Risk Highway Games
  • Perceptions and Paradigm Shifts
  • 3PLs Put Pedal to the Metal
  • $8,000 Per FEU? Not Exactly
  • Guatemala Stays in the Game
  • Capping Sourcing?
  • Are Supply Chains Shrinking?
  • Capping Carbon

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • NYK buys stake in TMILL
  • Farrell doubles its fleet
  • Geodis acquires Bertola
  • Maruba looks to RTW service
  • Forth reject 'opportunistic' bid

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Stena takes four
    Ulf Ryder's Stena Bulk swells Samsung Heavy Industries orderbook to six after exercising suezmax options.
  • Konig eyes Islamic
    Middle East market targeted as Tobias Konig-led KG player Konig & Cie sets up Sharia-compliant fund.
  • Petrobras fixes
    John Fredriksen-backed Deep Sea Supply has inked two time charter deals with Brazilain oil giant Petrobras.
  • FreeSeas freefall
    Athens-based bulker owner posts a loss in the fourth quarter as fleet expansion proves pricey.
  • Jensen Jr steps up
    Clipper Bulk boss Frank takes over from his father Torben as chairman and CEO of Danish shipping group.
  • Turkish dismay
    A Turkish shipowner is liable to pay damages to a charterer for refusing to carry two potentially hazardous cargoes.
  • Double down
    Two gambling ships are seized as hedge fund seeks $74m from insolvent Ocean Casino Cruises.
  • Silver lining
    Taiwan's Evergreen expecting to break even in second quarter as markets improve, chairman Bronson Hsieh says.
  • Smelly Seville
    Chinese authorities probe possible chemical leak on Maersk-chartered boxship after noticing pungent odour.
  • IPO optimism
    Analysts back Dof's plans to list NorSkan in Brazil as Norwegian owner's shares inch up in Oslo.
  • NYK buys in
    Japanese giant takes 26% of partner Tata Steel's logistics and ports company TMIL.
  • Glory moves again
    Mystery surrounds Somali pirates' shift of seized Zodiac ship Asian Glory for third time this year.
  • Buying dry
    Bulker sales stay strong amid expectation prices will not be dropping in the near term, broker says.
  • Float fillout
    NorSkan's fleet will double to 30 or more ships ahead of Brazilian IPO, Dof CEO Mons Aase says.
  • Forth shares soar
    Value of Scottish ports group rises to almost $1bn on takeover approach.
  • Mipo order altered
    Mystery European owner switches order for chemical duo into bulker trio at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard.
  • Dof in Brazil IPO
    Norwegian offshore owner reveals plans to list unit NorSkan on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange.
  • Steel scam busted
    Shipping fraudsters suspected of masterminding scrap con from Europe and South American to Asia.
  • Delisting dilemma
    Greek shipowner OceanFreight must push up its share price or wave goodbye to its Nasdaq listing.
  • Pipavav prospects
    Indian yard's chairman Nikhil Gandhi says talks are progressing well on big new offshore and defence orders.
  • Moorhouse quits
    David Moorhouse is to stand down as chairman of Lloyd's Register after a decade at the head of UK classification society.
  • Greek ship evades
    Tramp Maritime bulker Melina 1 chased by pirates for 12 hours off the west coast of India.
  • Cape cheer
    Shoei Kisen collects $61m from modern capesize sale, a rise of over one tenth on recent deals.
  • Odfjell confirms
    Norwegian owner says tanker Odfjell Fighter heading for Indian breakers at near book value.
  • China crisis
    Tanker owner China Merchants Energy Shipping posts 72% drop in 2009 profit.
  • Distracted
    Greek-managed ro-ro's master had too much on his plate when vessel crashed into light float in River Mersey.
  • KOTC scraps trio
    Kuwait Oil Tanker Co single-skin VLCCs head for demolition yard in Bangladesh, say brokers.
  • Azeri debut
    Caspian Shipping's new shipyard in Baku wins first business, from friendly neighbour.
  • On the up
    Nordic American's Herbjorn Hansson expecting bigger first quarter dividends as suezmax spot rates outperform 2009.
  • Osprey free
    Eitzen tanker Sichem Osprey heads to Mexico after re-float off remote Pacific island.
  • Essar adds mines
    Indian shipping and ports group builds US presence by taking over coal company Trinity.
  • Fighter scrapped
    Norwegian chemical tanker owner Odfjell sends another elderly vessel to the breakers' beaches, brokers say.
  • Havyard Sino first
    Norwegian offshore shipbuilding and design group wins first contract from Chinese principal.
  • Ferry smashed
    Five passengers injured by broken glass as wave shatters windows on Moroccan ro-ro.
  • Crude feud
    NATS' Herbjorn Hansson cries foul over 'negative' campaign by Evangelos Marinakis' Crude Carriers on IPO roadshow.
  • Viet job for Koon
    Singapore civil engineering firm wins $160m project to develop new port in Vietnam's south.
  • Uni-Asia suffers
    Japanese ship financier sees fourth quarter results slip into the red on weaker shipping markets.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Maersk revives Farrell Lines brand
  • "K" Line, MOL to merge Japan/WCNA services
  • CMA CGM raises Europe-to-Asia rates
  • Lawmakers seek jump for stalled Mexican truck dispute
  • March 25 deadline for duty-free comments
  • To Russia with U.S. pork
  • NYK acquires stake in Tata Steel unit
  • Styrk to head Seattle seaport division

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Back to normal in Sea of Åland
    Last week's severe ice conditions in the Åland Sea that caught several vessels in the ice and led to two vessels touching each other, eased during Sunday.
  • Aalborg signs up with Royal Arctic Line
    Port of Aalborg has signed a long-term agreement with Royal Arctic Line for providing facilities for the goods transports to and from Greenland. The new agreement comes in connection

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 8, 2010
  • Oil spill research efforts 'underfunded and uncoordinated'
    New white paper by the US Arctic Research Commission stresses the need for more resources and legislation.
  • Petromedia Group opens Miami office
    Parent company of Bunkerworld, Sustainable Shipping and Ocean Intelligence sets up office in regional shipping centre.
  • Rotterdam prices start week firm
    Meanwhile NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Sea-ice forces up bunker costs
    Viking Line says its February bunker budget ran out eight days early.
  • Strong gains in Fujairah
    Durban refinery start up delayed until March 13.
  • Progress on LNG supply ship design
    Vessel design is 'perfect for the distribution' of LNG.
  • Floating storage could be terrorist target
    Traders say VLCCs anchored off Malaysia are as vulnerable as tankers in transit.
  • Price rise hedge possible 'without liquidity risk'
    Danish firm says bunker buyers can protect against rising prices but still benefit if market drops.
  • KPI Bridge Oil continues expansion
    Appoints bunker trader trainee in its London office.
  • Emulsified diesel marine fuel 'successfully tested'
    Fuel efficiency up while PM and NOx emissions fall, says environmental technology company.
  • Tanker hijacking: Sri Lanka focuses on crew's release
    Sri Lankan seafarers urged not to crew ships sailing through Somali waters.
  • Firmer prices to start the week
    380 cSt in Singapore posts a two-digit rise.
  • Busan: Bad weather partially disrupts bunkering operations
    Bad weather conditions estimated to subside by Tuesday evening.
  • Hambantota project 'five months ahead of schedule'
    Port project partially ready for operation by November 2010.
  • Freight rates jump 30% on rising oil prices
    Rates affected for routes mostly from south Asia to Europe.

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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
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
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
››› Meetings File
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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