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August 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine engineering, the rush for wind - and urban solutions
    MEN and women who go to sea in ships develop a special ethos. Mariners work in a hostile and unpredictable environment over which they have no control. A unique blend of vigilance and adaptability is bred from operating huge industrial structures within the ever-changing forces of wind, waves and currents, varying from calm to storm, tropical to arctic.
Strait Talk
  • Container ships: is bigger better?
    THERE was some good news from the liner trades last week. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) swung back into the black with a second-quarter net profit of US$100 million, reversing a net loss of US$146 million a year earlier.
Motoring
  • General Motors takes the sub-prime route to its expected IPO
    There goes the General Motors (GM) pre-IPO roadshow. President Barack Obama visited Detroit last week and declared: 'We expect taxpayers will get back all the money my administration has invested in GM.'
  • Honda to cut Japan output 4% after subsidies end
    Honda Motor Co plans to reduce its Japanese car production by 4 per cent in October compared with the July-September quarter, in what would represent a small impact from the end of government subsidies to stimulate demand.
  • Jianghuai to invest 30b yuan in green cars
    Chinese carmaker Jianghuai Automobile Co said yesterday it plans to invest about 30 billion yuan (S$5.9 billion) in production of clean- technology vehicles through a partnership with Yang Rong, a Chinese car tycoon who fled the country after being accused of economic crimes.
  • Petition wants firm to stop renting recalled cars
  • China car sales may rise to 16 million this year

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine engineering, the rush for wind - and urban solutions
    MEN and women who go to sea in ships develop a special ethos. Mariners work in a hostile and unpredictable environment over which they have no control. A unique blend of vigilance and adaptability is bred from operating huge industrial structures within the ever-changing forces of wind, waves and currents, varying from calm to storm, tropical to arctic.
Strait Talk
  • Container ships: is bigger better?
    THERE was some good news from the liner trades last week. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) swung back into the black with a second-quarter net profit of US$100 million, reversing a net loss of US$146 million a year earlier.
Motoring
  • General Motors takes the sub-prime route to its expected IPO
    There goes the General Motors (GM) pre-IPO roadshow. President Barack Obama visited Detroit last week and declared: 'We expect taxpayers will get back all the money my administration has invested in GM.'
  • Honda to cut Japan output 4% after subsidies end
    Honda Motor Co plans to reduce its Japanese car production by 4 per cent in October compared with the July-September quarter, in what would represent a small impact from the end of government subsidies to stimulate demand.
  • Jianghuai to invest 30b yuan in green cars
    Chinese carmaker Jianghuai Automobile Co said yesterday it plans to invest about 30 billion yuan (S$5.9 billion) in production of clean- technology vehicles through a partnership with Yang Rong, a Chinese car tycoon who fled the country after being accused of economic crimes.
  • Petition wants firm to stop renting recalled cars
  • China car sales may rise to 16 million this year

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Marine engineering, the rush for wind - and urban solutions
    MEN and women who go to sea in ships develop a special ethos. Mariners work in a hostile and unpredictable environment over which they have no control. A unique blend of vigilance and adaptability is bred from operating huge industrial structures within the ever-changing forces of wind, waves and currents, varying from calm to storm, tropical to arctic.
Strait Talk
  • Container ships: is bigger better?
    THERE was some good news from the liner trades last week. Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) swung back into the black with a second-quarter net profit of US$100 million, reversing a net loss of US$146 million a year earlier.
Motoring
  • General Motors takes the sub-prime route to its expected IPO
    There goes the General Motors (GM) pre-IPO roadshow. President Barack Obama visited Detroit last week and declared: 'We expect taxpayers will get back all the money my administration has invested in GM.'
  • Honda to cut Japan output 4% after subsidies end
    Honda Motor Co plans to reduce its Japanese car production by 4 per cent in October compared with the July-September quarter, in what would represent a small impact from the end of government subsidies to stimulate demand.
  • Jianghuai to invest 30b yuan in green cars
    Chinese carmaker Jianghuai Automobile Co said yesterday it plans to invest about 30 billion yuan (S$5.9 billion) in production of clean- technology vehicles through a partnership with Yang Rong, a Chinese car tycoon who fled the country after being accused of economic crimes.
  • Petition wants firm to stop renting recalled cars
  • China car sales may rise to 16 million this year

Sched Netweb site
  • India closes Mumbai ports after MSC ship and bulker collide
  • Shipowners call for justice, slam release of Somali pirates
  • Hormuz Strait MOL tanker bombing now linked to terrorists
  • China food cold chain enhanced to cut crippling spoilage rate
  • Cosco takes delivery of 5,100-TEU ship for transpacific
  • First stages of China-ASEAN rail network completed
  • Charleston South Carolina, up 19pc, accommodates 8,000-TEU ships
  • Vancouver fears cargo loss to US as productivity pace slackens
  • Famous Pacific warns of logistics risks in inward investment
  • Hong Kong's AAT moves 44pc more air freight in July
  • Atlas Air Worldwide second quarter profit triples
  • IATA e-freight goes live in 58 US airports
  • BioStorage Technologies approved as air cargo screener by TSA

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI offers novel 'coastal' service
  • Hire rates for Capesizes dip
  • Call to end 'damaging' cycle of rate fluctuations
  • Connection & enterprise-the unholy nexus
  • IWAI clinches NTPC deal for ferrying coal to Bengal, Bihar power plants
  • MSC adding Port Pipavav to ISES service in mid-Sept.
  • Apparel exporters dismayed over child labour tag
  • Interim anti-dumping duty slapped on PVC flex films from China
  • Services exports fall in 2009-10
  • Imports piling up at ports as exports-laden rakes get scarce
  • MoS encouraging competition for port projects
  • 3. Mumbai Port not to handle dangerous goods listed under IMDG Code
  • Orders for Airbus jets soar
  • Now, Railways dreams of dedicated car export freight corridors
  • DMRC pays back JICA Rs 560 cr.
  • BIFA invites entries for awards thru' microsite
  • Fieo fears more rate hikes
  • Sweeping tax reforms on way
  • CLSS 2010 is about the company you keep!
  • Guangxi developing into major Asean trading hub
  • EEPC to open office in Ahmedabad

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 9, 2010
  • High US weather cancellation rate in February
    The US bureau of transportation statistics (BTS) has published a special report entitled "Effects of the February 2010 Snowstorms on Airline Performance", describing how ...
  • Beijing municipal government planning new airport
    The Beijing municipal government has been assessing conditions in the district of Daxing to the south of the city, where it may want to locate a new international airport. Municipa...
  • UPS expands presence in Indonesia and forms alliance
    UPS has expanded its alliance with local domestic courier PT Tiki Jalur Nugraha Eka Kurir (JNE) to extend pick-up and delivery services for international express packages in all of...
  • Pacer International reports Q2 results
    Pacer International Inc, an asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider, has reported its results for the period to 30 June. Revenues increase...
  • World Courier expanding global clinical trial logistics network
    World Courier expanding its clinical trial supply chain services network, which is GMP compliant, to 13 strategic and emerging markets. It is establishing a new 135,000 sqft region...
  • Asiana now operating Seoul-Nanjing route daily
    South Korean Asiana Airlines reports that with effect from today 9 August it is increasing the frequency of its service between Seoul Incheon and Nanjing (China) from four flights ...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Chinese buyer swoops on Friede Goldman
  • Waller power barges set for launch at Signal
  • Matt Simmons dies at 67
  • Gibbs & Cox names new Chief Executive and President
  • MARINE LOG RADIO: Carbon War Room's Peter Boyd
  • APL to receive NAMEPA award
  • Rand Logistics reports increased revenues

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Newport Port Commission hears status of NOAA project
  • David Matsuda sworn in as new Maritime Administrator
  • Trucking association names Grand Champion driver for 2010
  • Port of Coos Bay names new Chief Operating Officer
  • New logistics research center set for development in Panama

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Economou eyes more box deals
    DryShips boss ready to pounce on good investment opportunities in the box sector after surprise stake in Danaos
  • Economou to take 10% stake in Danaos
  • New horizons, traditional base
  • Posidonia 2010: New horizons, traditional base
  • Ridgebury unveils plan to buy Teekay suezmaxes
    Company intends to buy quartet using proceeds from a raised IPO
  • Ridgebury goes it alone with IPO
  • Yangzijiang posts record quarterly profits
    Singapore-listed Chinese yard enjoys the fruits of pre-financial crisis contracts.
  • Chinese shipyards on the rebound
  • July crude imports fall as Chinese trade growth slows down
    Iron ore imports reflect cooling commodities demand as production glut hits steel...
  • Buoyant asset values mask lack of confidence

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Chemoil swings to profits
    SINGAPORE bunker supplier Chemoil posted a return to profits today following cost cutting and improvement across most of its market segments
  • New LB port bridge voted
    OFFICIALS at Long Beach's port have voted to approve building a bridge high enough that bigger ships can pass beneath. Full Story
  • New suitor seen for SeaFrance
    LD LINES and Brittany Ferries might rescue troubled operator SeaFrance, a French union representative has told Fairplay. Full Story
  • Charleston port suit settled
    A LAWSUIT over green issues at Charleston's port has been settled

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Ted Stevens Dies in Alaska Plane Crash
  • NYK Postpones Oakland Chassis Withdrawal
  • LaHood Predicts High-Speed Rail Soon
  • Patriot Rail Buying Weyerhaeuser Short Lines
  • Change in Maritime Law Would Lift Liability Limits
  • Western Express Founder Wise Dies at 60
  • Roadrunner Revenue Rises on Trucking, Logistics
  • Chinese Export Surge Slows
  • Rail Freight Bounces in July
  • MSC: Other Ship in Mumbai Collision at Fault
  • EPA Helps Owner-Operators Retrofit 300 Trucks
  • All Nippon Airways Gains Cargo Market Share
  • Two Indian Ports to Remain Closed a Week

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • CSAV the first carrier to trade box derivatives
  • Turk in pole position at ADC
  • Both JNP and Mumbai ports remain closed
  • US bill seeks to boost rail investment
  • Sinotrans in HI profits nosedive

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Euroseas lands boxship boost
    Top brass at Greek owner says two boxships are back in business and another pair is on the way as market rebounds in Q2.
  • Star glows amid Wall Street beat
    Akis Tsirigaki-led bulker owner sheds red ink as cost control helps boost the bottom line in Q2.
  • Yangzijiang emerges on top
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees profit soar 32% in the second as backlog tips $5.2bn.
  • Ridgebury eyes Teekay quartet
    Bob Burke-backed Nasdaq float could target $300m as fourth tanker lands in crosshairs.
  • STX scores second drillship deal
    South Korean construction clan bags another Noble order but a Dutch outfit has nabbed a piece of the $550m pie.
  • Crude makes 'exceptional' start
    Evangelos Marinakis-led shipowner pays substantial dividend as its second quarter performance leaves rivals trailing.
  • Capital in $55m cash grab
    Nasdaq-listed tanker owner targets share sale haul to pay for latest new arrival.
  • Rand beats the bulker 'blues'
    Great Lakes owner beats the street as fresh fiscal figures follow an 18% surge in quarterly revenue.
  • Baltic goes to market
    Bulker owner turns to shareholders for nearly $130m just hours after announcing its first dividend payout.
  • Death at MSC Chitra smash site
    Indian police man drowns while patrolling waters near site of collision between boxship and bulker.
  • Crude scores another $50m
    Tanker owner secures additional funds from Nordea as Shell takes on one of its VLCCs on a one-year deal.
  • Cosco Guangdong bags bulker brace
    Unidentified Asian owner splashes out low $55m for supramax bulker pair at Cosco Corp yard.
  • Eitzen Chemical in French retreat
    Oslo-listed owner shuts up shop at old Navale Francaise office as it reports a wider second quarter loss.
  • Bulker death in Great Lakes
    Crewman of laker Stewart J Cort crushed in conveyor belt accident near Devil's Island.
  • Baltic makes maiden payout
    Peter Georgiopoulos-led Baltic Trading pays first dividend after profitable second quarter.
  • MSC leak 'not substantial'
    Shipmanager knocks back suggestions of huge oil spill from MSC Chitra as salvors ready plan.
  • Hashim back on buying trail
    Precious Shipping plans to resume 25-strong bulker spending spree in the fourth quarter, CEO says.
  • Crude slip shows China cooling
    Slump in Chinese oil imports raises concern but there is better news on the iron ore front.
  • Chilly quarter for Toei Reefer
    Japanese reefer owner plummets to first-quarter loss despite revenue gain with year looking weak.
  • Great gets greater in first quarter
    Indian owner Great Offshore grows profit as costs slashed but figure well down on fourth quarter record.
  • Red start for Kuribayashi
    Japanese ro-ro owner posts loss in first quarter but eyes return to profit this year on improved sales.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Suez gun law catches carriers in crosshairs
  • MSC hikes rates from Med to U.S.
  • Court: Man smuggled guns to battle pirates
  • Bill offers tax incentives to rail expansion
  • Rail traffic up in June
  • Marine highway, Egyptian style
  • CBP allows Avaya sales to U.S. government
  • Avalon names Lanouette VP of L.A. office
  • Agmoni heads Damco Asia-Pacific air cargo
  • Workers clear containers in Mumbai harbor
  • Panama Canal opens Pacific approach bids
  • Port of Montreal names Couture VP

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
  • STX to build two anchor handlers
    STX Norway Offshore has through its Brazilian subsidiary signed a contract with Norskan Offshore to build two AHTS-vessels (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) for delivery in 2012 and 2013. The
  • Donsö-based shipping company orders newbuildings
    Donsö-based Northern Offshore Services AB, which specialises in crew vessels for windpower projects at sea, is expanding heavily. The next newbuildings will be delivered in the first half of
  • First docking at Fayard's Lindø facility
    Fayard, formerly named Fredericia Skibsv'rft, had its first docking at the new facility at Lindø on Monday this week. The very first vessel was the Swedish flagged ro-ro Stena
  • Danish Navy celebrates 500 year anniversary
    The Danish Navy celebrated its 500 year anniversary on August 10 with a parade in Copenhagen with a large number of warships present, including a number of foreign warships. The

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 10, 2010
  • Prices down in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    Tight avails of HS product in Hamburg.
  • Bunker prices falling in the Middle East
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $1 in early trading.
  • Korean fuel oil market facing fundamental change
    Fuel oil imports will become competitive, says Chemoil.
  • Average fuel quality well within new ISO 8217 limits
    DNVPS data from the first half of 2010 indicate most parameters would meet revised specification limits by a clear margin.
  • Report claims 800 metric tonnes of bunker fuel leaked off Mumbai
    But ship operator says true figure is not substantial.
  • Tankers secured for new English Channel bunkering station
    One of the vessels bigger than originally planned 'in response to predicted demand being greater than initially expected'.
  • Price movement mixed at major ports
    Supplies ample at all key Asian ports.
  • Bunkering operations halted at Indian ports
    Operations at Jawaharlal Nehru and Mumbai hit by oil spill, fallen containers.
  • Lower bunker costs boost freight income
    Chemical carrier saves $3.3 million in voyage expenses.
  • LNG-powered ship completes first navigational test in Chinese waters
    China Natural Gas to expand the use of LNG-powered ships along the Yangtze River.
  • Chimbusco International launches in Singapore
    Aims to become a physical supplier in Singapore 'in the near future'.

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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
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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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