BRIEFS

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26 October 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 12, 2010

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*Shipping News* Dubai rides high on waves of luxury-cruise tourism Dubai's nascent cruise industry is set to buck the global downturn with a predicted 30 per cent surge in passenger traffic in 2010 Fewer players at UK boat show The recession has taken its toll on London's International Boat Show this year with fewer exhibitors and smaller attendances expected, but boat-builders are more confident for 2010, organisers said. Shanghai box volume falls as China trade slumps Shanghai's annual cargo box traffic fell for the first time in more than three decades on slumping demand for Chinese exports, undermining the port's bid to surpass Singapore as the world's busiest container harbour.

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'K' Line to restructure box shipping in 2010 to survive MSC adds three 8,000-TEU ships to Asia-US east coast run via Suez Hebei provincial ports to exceed 500 million tonnes in 2009 Port of Qingdao throughput surpasses 315 million tonnes Fuzhou Xingang Terminal moved over 500,000 TEU in 2009 Amsterdam container volume declines 53pc in 2009 Drewry: Better in 2010, but not much - stand by for asset sales Greenies sue Long Beach, truckers over clean trucks scheme US railways suffer worse container movement year since 2003 Chongqing-Bangkok aircraft bellyhold service launched DHL cuts will result in 300 Astar pilot lay offs Nagpur likely to be India's first multimodal air cargo hub

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Curtains to rise on GMH 2010 today Mercator may acquire 6 used tankers 2009-a boom year for Alang Voice of maritime health worldwide, IMMA is born InterManager pledges all support for crew in Year of the Seafarer Top 20 shipping lines' active box capacity dwindles by 2.4 pc Vini Container Lines handles first direct consol to Sydney Hanjin Shipping & UASC to introduce West Africa Service Major container lines to hike rates from mid-Jan. & Feb. 1 HOEGH AUTOLINERS starts regular service to Mersin, Turkey OOCL's latest 4,500-TEU vessel to be deployed on CPX service MOL's LNG Pioneer in rescue operation Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens for business MOL to boost investment in Gearbulk Strike hits box movement in Le Harve Record 370,000-TEU of boxship capacity scrapped in 2009 ...establishes ship management company in Philippines DB SCHENKER wins major contract CCT awarded with ISO 28000 & ISO 14001 certification Port Klang cuts storage times High winds & snow force Felixstowe container port closure GMB ports set admirable pace even in times of recession Haldia Dock throughput dips AI launches 3 separate arms CHAs' skills sharpened with 2-day training course in Hyderabad Supply chain disruptions feared in 100 pc air cargo screening in US Deadline for import of white sugar may be extended National manufacturing policy on anvil Industry may post 15-20 pc growth in Q3 net profit Right to Food Act soon Import curb on HR coil off Union Budget on Feb. 26, confirms Pranab Special subsidiary under SAIL mooted for overseas acquisitions FM's pre-Budget talks with states tomorrow Sharma may lead trade team on W. African safari

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JANUARY 8, 2010
German airports with upward trend in December The German airports working group (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Verkehrsflugh'fen ADV) has registered a solid upward trend in traffic volumes at Germany's 23 international airport... European Freight Forwarding Index starts 2010 on a weak note The first European Freight Forwarding Index published in 2010 shows that the freight market started the year on a weak note. The 139 participants in the survey, which is compiled b... Rhenus acquires authorised economic operator status Parts of the Rhenus Group, a German logistics service provider, acquired the status of authorised economic operator at the end of 2009. AEO status enables an entity to benefit from... German firms Spedition Bode and Fr. Meyer's Sohn intensify cooperation The two German companies Fr. Meyer's Sohn and Spedition Bode, both based in L'beck, intensified their collaboration on 1 January. Each entity will remain independent, whilst they w... MOL increases stake in Gearbulk MOL increased its share in Gearbulk Holding Limited from 40 to 49% at the end of 2009. MOL has been a shareholder in Gearbulk, the world's leading open hatch shipping company, sinc... HHLA and Eurogate to improve Hamburg feeder services The German companies Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) and Eurogate are set to improve the port of Hamburg's competitivity by expanding their new feeder logistics centre. The joi... New K Line Vigo-Zeebrugge-Sheerness service K Line European Sea Highway (Kess) launched a weekly triangle service between Vigo (Spain), the Bastenaken terminal in Zeebrugge (Belgium) and Sheerness (England) on 1 January. Thu... Gulftainer increases volumes in 2009 The Sharjah-based terminal and logistics company Gulftainer increased throughput at its UAE facilities by nearly 10% in 2009. The Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and the Sharja... TAP satisfied with Angolan cargo business TAP Cargo, the freight division of the Portuguese airline, increased the volume of cargo flown to Angola in 2009 by 10%. The 1,100 t flown fulfilled the carrier's expectations for ... Taca launches new San Salvador flights The airline Taca, which operates out of El Salvador, has launched three new links from the nation's capital San Salvador. Taca now offers daily connections to Houston (USA) and Roa... Turkish Airlines acquiring new aircraft Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines is set to buy 30 Airbus 320 family planes, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion (105 new aircraft). An order for 20 jets is definite and th... Hervé Le Jeune leaves TLF Hervé Le Jeune, who has been the manager of the French transport and logistics trade association F'd'ration des entreprises de transport et de logistique de France (TLF) since the ...

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JANUARY 11, 2010
ISF concern over swine flu actions Odfjell scraps parcel tanker St Lawrence volumes well down North club stays stable

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Royal Caribbean and R-R settle pod lawsuit Stolt agrees to buy cancelled parcel tankers

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Port of Tacoma taps Curt Stoner as container terminal business boss Crowley making changes to management team Navios Holdings sells Panamax vessel for $63 million Monthly Port Tracker report looks for box count increases Diana Shipping announces pair of time charter contracts

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Port congestion at all-time high Cold weather and increased coal demand lead to bulk vessels delays worldwide. Clarksons resumes secondhand ship valuations Guide prices for secondhand ship values restarted as liquidity returns to sale and purchase market. US box imports set to pick-up Inbound volumes forecast to show gains as consumer demand rises. European ports warn over strict state aid rules Dogmatic application of rules on public funding would put future development at risk. TOP Ships faces bareboat charter wrangle Owner mulls action against charterer of new tankers after unilateral cut in charterhire.

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Top charter pay cut SEEARLAND subsidiary Magellano Marine has allegedly slashed payments by a third on its bareboat charters of Top Ships' Ionian Wave and Tyrrhenian Wave Seafarer-rights school set THE International Transport Workers' Federation today announced plans for an academy to equip seafarers with better knowledge of their rights Royal scores pod payback ROLLS Royce will pay Royal Caribbean $65M to compensate the cruise line for Mermaid pod propulsion woes Analyst sees tanker strength JEFFERIES analyst Douglas Mavrinac today graded up Nordic American, OSG and Frontline on a more bullish long-term outlook for the tanker sector Contship Italia talks falter TALKS involving Contship Italia, politicians and unions have failed to resolve a dispute over plans for job cuts at the Medcenter Container Terminal at Gioia Tauro Detroit bomb stirs box scan talk THE LATEST airline security scare could reignite the debate over 100% box scanning in US ports, a highly placed US Homeland Security source has told Fairplay

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Shipping Demand Remains Positive, Says NYK Line Diesel Hits 13-Month High Port Tracker Launches New Format Henderson Trucking Buys Alabama-based Carrier DOE Grants Truck, Engine Makers $115 Million Amtrak to Add Over 100 Locomotives UK Plans Massive Offshore Wind Farms Container Imports Increase after 30-Month Decline Crowley Swaps Senior Management's Jobs Portec Expands in China Air France-KLM Traffic Falls in December Dockworkers Strike at Top French Ports Mercedes Opens Georgia Processing Center OOCL Christens 14th SX Class Containership Seaway Traffic Falls 25 Percent DOT Stimulus Payouts Approach $8 Billion Transport Employment Fell in December Maersk Clerk Charged with $250,000 Wire Fraud Seaspan Gets 43rd Containership

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Somali pirates: British yacht couple 'will be shot' Cork optimistic for 2010 China to outdo Germany as world's largest exporter Cold crunch disrupts European travel MBG schedules first sailing

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Bareboat battle Top Ships to seek redress as long term charterer unilaterally cuts hire on two handymax products carriers. Mediator resisted Rolls Royce wants a new mediator in Carnival Corp lawsuit due to relationship with Royal Caribbean chief executive. Pod suit settled Royal Caribbean Cruises to add $65m in gains to books after settlement with Rolls-Royce in pod propulsion fight. Charter comeback Handysize prospects lure shipowner Nikos Pateras into launch of a new venture. Global chosen Malaysia's state oil firm is poised to award the US offshore vessel owner a $105m pipelay contract. Stage set Upgrading three stocks, Jefferies analyst becomes the latest to reveal far brighter expectations for US-listed tanker owners. Two for Argas CGGVeritas and TAQA's seismic joint venture bags $375m worth of ocean bottom cable contracts. Navios to buy? Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Holdings may buy ships after $88m double sale to affiliate. Cash for cape Restis-linked Seanergy Maritime looks to shareholders for nearly $30m to see through stealthy capesize purchase. Quick fix Diana Shipping secures one-year deal for panamax bulker only two weeks after buying the vessel. Box exit Greece's NewLead brings down curtain on liner operations with sale of last two boxships. Panamax crunch Clarksons says 10-year-old panamax boxship shed almost 50% of its value last year as broker's ship valuation service resumes. Cash splash Indonesian owner Trada Maritime lines up $200m spend on tankers, bulkers, barges and tugs. BlackRock buys New York-based investment heavyweight hikes its holding in offshore shipowner Tidewater. Mystery buy India's GE Shipping buys teenage product tanker but it is keeping quiet on key details. Asbestos hope Scottish judge upholds law that could cost insurers billions in payments to former yard workers exposed to deadly substance. Decimated Taiwanese shipbuilder CSBC Corp is facing a 10% drop in revenues this year, but plans to diversify. Stolt's back Oslo-listed owner snaps up SLS tanker quartet at fresh price having previously terminated the same newbuildings. Speedy sale Germany's H. Vogemann sells panamax brace two months after buying the ships. Prisco grows Russian tanker owner posts oil volume rise for 2009, as it moves into dry cargo. Eitzen tanker torn Chemical unit listing off New York as part of deck collapses after overloading causes tank rupture. Union pays out Former New Zealand crewman wins compensation in defamation case following union email. Capes congested Around one in five capesize bulkers sitting at anchor at ports around the world, analyst says. Paris dumps duo Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport Holdings has cancelled two supramax newbuildings on order in China. HVS warned Vietnamese shiprepairer told to stop using copper slag for blasting work after residents kick up storm. First fight over Norwegian offshore player PGS wins $58m spat with Spanish shipyard over newbuilding cancellation. Four for Densa STX Offshore & Shipbuilding bags two-plus-two bulker order from Turkish newcomer Densa Shipping. Daewoo double Angelicoussis group books VLCC and capesize newbuilding orders at South Korean shipbuilder. Baltimar blaze Multipurpose suffers fire off Denmark, but crew extinguish flames safely. Danish dip Shipowners in Denmark have 30% fewer vessels on order than at this time last year. Kogas refinances Korea Gas Corp refinances four LNG carriers operated under long-term COAs by domestic owners. Hsin pens capes Taiwanese bulker owner Hsin Chien Marine takes capesize newbuilding pair at Hanjin Heavy. Odfjell scraps Norwegian owner sells 1982-built Bow Maasslot tanker into India for close to book value. Ship patched Wilson general cargoship ECL Commander repaired in Norway after suffering water ingress.

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JANUARY 11, 2010
ComPair: Transpacific capacity down 5%-6% Coast Guard mulls stowage standards China/India service to slow steam UPS cutting 1,800 jobs Rail analyst adjusts demand forecast U.S., New Zealand to work on anti-terror IT RILA lines up speakers for conference Balido named Border Trade Alliance president Icy conditions trouble Tianjin port Corpus Christi project advances HHLA to work with Iranian port

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Stena Bulk orders Suezmax pair in South Korea Gothenburg-based Stena Bulk has ordered two 158,000-DWT tankers from South Korea's Samsung to be delivered in 2011. The company has also secured options for a further two vessels Norwegian government charms Fredriksen to fly Norwegian flag When John Fredriksen and his daughter Cecile in November met Norway's minister of trade and industry, Trond Griske, they were joined also by the Finance Minister Sigbjørn Johnsen and the Norwegian shipping tax dispute in Supreme Court this week The tax dispute between a number of shipowners and the Norwegian government has reached the Supreme Court of Norway, Høyesterett, where the issue of deferred taxes will be considered during Danish shipowners hire war ships A P Møller-Mærsk hired soldiers and a warship from Tanzania in December 2008 to protect the product tanker Brigit Maersk, the Copenhagen Post online reports. According to the news Stolt-Nielsen buys earlier cancelled parcel tankers Stolt-Nielsen has agreed with SLS Shipbuilding to buy the four 44,000 DWT parcel tankers that SNSA ordered in June 2005, for an undisclosed sum. Stolt-Nielsen says the price Odfjell sells tanker to recycler Odfjell sells the coated parcel tanker Bow Maasslot for recycling in India for an undisclosed sum. The vessel has green passport and the recycling yard shall submit a working plan

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JANUARY 11, 2010
Matson reacts to rising fuel costs Hawaii's largest shipping company to raise fuel surcharge by 3.5 percent. Hybrid ship saves $2 million on initial voyage US Navy seeing benefits of reducing reliance on fossil fuel. Fears of Arctic cruise ship disaster Danish navy says cruise ships are sailing too close to icebergs and glaciers. Prices firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg But early trading on NYMEX shows losses. Bunker prices firming in Fujairah Prices for 380 cSt material climb $7 pmt. New barge in Algeciras Bay Purpose-built 4,200 dwt barge has segregated tanks for up to five products. Cruise ship for Kenyan bunker player Refurbished vessel expected to resume cruise trade in Indian Ocean. Hedging deals brought heavy losses CMA CGM moved beyond bunker hedging to take positions in the oil markets. Supplier warns of 'rushed and ill advised changes' to ISO 8217 Chemoil says proposals could generate quality disputes and drive up costs. Bunkers firm as crude rebounds Most Asian markets quiet on Monday. External: Global Risk Management PetroChina secures fuel oil storage in Los Angeles Deal comes days after confirming lease for five million barrels storage in the Caribbean. Bankruptcies 'good' for the shipping industry Rates improving but recovery still remain uncertain. Pakistani supplier launches newbuild to supply 380 cst Steadfast says new barge will help it become 'more efficient'.

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PORTS

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

COMPETITION

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

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

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.

TRUCKING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

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.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

LEGISLATION

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

PIRACY

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.

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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"

TRADE

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

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

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

LEGISLATION

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."

SHIPPING

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

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

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%)

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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%)

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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%.

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

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

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

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

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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%

PORTS

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.

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

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.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

MARITIME SERVICES

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

PORTS

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

TAXES

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

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

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

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

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

SHIPPING

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%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

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

ACCIDENTS

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

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

SHIPPING

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

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

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.

COMPANIES

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

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

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

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

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.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

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

PORTS

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.

EDUCATION

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

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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.

LOGISTICS

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.

OFFSHORE

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

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

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.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

MEETINGS

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

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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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