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January 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMF chief to focus on maritime services
    NEW Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) chairman Michael Chia will be moving in a new direction to develop Singapore into an international maritime centre - by focusing on the services side of the industry.
  • Mid-East tanker glut vanishes on stronger demand
    The surplus of supertankers competing to ship two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil disappeared as ship demand strengthened.
  • US Navy to buy 17 Littoral Combat Ships
    US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has directed the Navy to buy 17 more Littoral Combat Ships through 2015, according to a budget document.
  • Coal ships take longer routes to avoid pirates
  • German court denies Fredriksen seat on TUI board
Strait Talk
  • Nuclear-powered shipping in future?
    LAST year's performance figures for the Port of Singapore are good overall, considering we are weathering the worst economic downturn for a very long time.
Motoring
  • Chinese automaker may sell electric cars in US
    BYD Co, the Chinese auto and battery maker backed by Warren Buffett, may sell a rechargeable electric car in the US as soon as this year, to meet demand for fuel-efficient models, the company's founder said.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMF chief to focus on maritime services
    NEW Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) chairman Michael Chia will be moving in a new direction to develop Singapore into an international maritime centre - by focusing on the services side of the industry.
  • Mid-East tanker glut vanishes on stronger demand
    The surplus of supertankers competing to ship two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil disappeared as ship demand strengthened.
  • US Navy to buy 17 Littoral Combat Ships
    US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has directed the Navy to buy 17 more Littoral Combat Ships through 2015, according to a budget document.
  • Coal ships take longer routes to avoid pirates
  • German court denies Fredriksen seat on TUI board
Strait Talk
  • Nuclear-powered shipping in future?
    LAST year's performance figures for the Port of Singapore are good overall, considering we are weathering the worst economic downturn for a very long time.
Motoring
  • Chinese automaker may sell electric cars in US
    BYD Co, the Chinese auto and battery maker backed by Warren Buffett, may sell a rechargeable electric car in the US as soon as this year, to meet demand for fuel-efficient models, the company's founder said.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SMF chief to focus on maritime services
    NEW Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) chairman Michael Chia will be moving in a new direction to develop Singapore into an international maritime centre - by focusing on the services side of the industry.
  • Mid-East tanker glut vanishes on stronger demand
    The surplus of supertankers competing to ship two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude oil disappeared as ship demand strengthened.
  • US Navy to buy 17 Littoral Combat Ships
    US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has directed the Navy to buy 17 more Littoral Combat Ships through 2015, according to a budget document.
  • Coal ships take longer routes to avoid pirates
  • German court denies Fredriksen seat on TUI board
Strait Talk
  • Nuclear-powered shipping in future?
    LAST year's performance figures for the Port of Singapore are good overall, considering we are weathering the worst economic downturn for a very long time.
Motoring
  • Chinese automaker may sell electric cars in US
    BYD Co, the Chinese auto and battery maker backed by Warren Buffett, may sell a rechargeable electric car in the US as soon as this year, to meet demand for fuel-efficient models, the company's founder said.

Sched Netweb site
  • US box imports rise again from low base, more gains expected
  • Wan Hai to join Hanjin on transpacific SJX service
  • Hapag-Lloyd to hike Asia-Europe rate US$150/TEU February 1
  • Dockers stage 24-hour strikes at Le Havre, Marseilles
  • Evergreen to hike US west coast backhaul rate from mid-February
  • Three Gorges freight volume hits record high in 2009
  • OOCL names two Samsung HI-built box ships
  • Chinese manufacturing statistics reveal surge, brighter 2010
  • MISC readies for share sale to raise US$1.55 billion
  • Singapore port poised for 2010 opportunity: Minister
  • India's L&T, Tata Steel to set up box terminal at Dhamra Port
  • US yards object, but USCG okays Jones Act ships dry docking in Vietnam
  • Nova Scotia, Delaware ports sign port deal as dredging wins eco-clearance
  • Emirates to raise Dubai-Jakarta frequency to twice daily
  • Royal Air Freight was fined for safety failings before crash
  • Boeing delivers 481 jetliners in 2009

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Newbuilding order cancelled
  • Rock-bottom prices prompt GE Shipping to acquire vessels
  • Global container shipping traffic will rise by 3.4 pc in 2010-Drewry
  • Scarce iron ore cargoes pull down Capesize rates
  • Natural rubber imports expand by phenomenal 118 pc in April-Dec.
  • More Indonesian palm oil to flood in
  • Dhaka allows use of Chittagong & Ashuganj ports as transhipment points
  • Port projects moored by court cases
  • MADC developing Nagpur into multimodal air cargo hub
  • Exports up, up & Away!
  • Car sales zoom by 40 pc in Dec.'09
  • Customs, excise collections may fall far short of target
  • CBDT sets up task force to prepare Vision 2020 document
  • Still more sops!

International Transport Journalweb site
JANUARY 11, 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd: newbuilding with environment-friendly technology
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd recently took delivery of its latest newbuilding, the "Vienna Express". The ship is equipped with environment-friendly technology. ...
  • PD Ports: no further Teesport job losses following Corus closure
    In December 2009, Corus, a manufacturer of steel products, announced its intentions to mothball some of its Teesside Cast Products (TCP) operations with effect from the end of Janu...
  • Hoyer acquires a 20% stake in InterBulk
    At the end of December, the Hamburg (Germany)-based Hoyer GmbH Internationale Fachspedition signed a purchase agreement (SPA) with a number of major shareholders of the British&nbs...
  • Geodis acquires the logistics business of Chevallier
    The French logistics group Geodis is strengthening its position in the beverage sector of the retail market by buying out the logistics business of the specialised operator Chevall...
  • Freja Transport & Logistics A/S expands activities
    Freja Transport & Logistics A/S took over all of Intertrucking ApS' non-haulage related activities and most of its employees, with effect from 11 January. Intertrucki...
  • Fruit Logistica opening doors on 3 February
    Fruit Logistics, a leading trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry will be held at the exhibition grounds in Berlin from 3 to 5 February this year. This specialist tr...
  • Finaval handles five oversized components
    The Italian freight forwarder Finaval Offshore dealt with five oversized industrial components at the port of Civitavecchia (Italy) recently. Simi, which specialises in difficult f...
  • Evergreen Line restores westbound rates from the Far East
    The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is set to increase the cost for shipping a westbound cargo from the Far East (including Japan) and the Indian Subcontinent to Europe a...
  • European airport chaos
    The low pressure front named Daisy caused many flight cancellations in Europe last weekend. A record high of 320 cancelled flights was registered at Frankfurt airport, which handle...
  • Portugal: state of emergency in ten provinces
    Icy temperatures are currently crippling Portugal. A state of emergency has been declared in ten of the nation's provinces. Meteorologists say that the traffic could grind to a hal...
  • Dean Wise promoted to BNSF vice-president
    Dean Wise has been named as the BNSF Railway company's vice-president of network strategy, with effect from 1 February. In this position he will be in charge of BNSF's haulage mana...
  • Georgian carrier Airzena resumes direct Tbilisi-Moscow flights
    After a long interruption to services the Georgian carrier Airzena Georgian Airways recently operated the first direct flight between the country's capital Tbilisi and Moscow (Russ...
  • Switzerland: massive opposition to gigaliner permits
    The Swiss commercial vehicle association Astag is not in favour of permits for gigaliners (LHVs). Moreover, 80% of Switzerland's population do not want to see LHVs on the country's...
  • US intermodal train traffic lost six years growth in the past recession
    Major US railroads hauled fewer intermodal units in 2009 than any time since 2003. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported 9'880'602 loadings of containers and tr...
  • Chaotic conditions on the roads in Europe
    Depression "Daisy" unleashed blizzards across most parts of Europe at the weekend. On Sunday 170 people were marooned in their cars in deep snow on the A20 coastal m...

Maritime Global Netweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Piracy "threatens world trade"
  • Liberian Registry posts new record fleet numbers
  • CMA CGM's "hedging losses"
  • US Green lobby goes blue

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • IMO kicks off Year of the Seafarer
  • EPA accredits Krystallon as "emerging technology"

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Maersk eyes Royal Fleet Auxiliary contracts
    UK keen to outsource provision of six new refuelling tankers.
  • Newbuilding glut sparks bulk sector downgrade
    Investors in listed dry bulk companies urged to sell shares quickly.
  • Box lines take action to restore rates
    Carriers push ahead with measures to lift revenues.
  • Zim given credit ratings upgrade
    Upgrade marks significant step in stabilisation of Zim.
  • Report slams Bangladesh scrapyards
    US human rights group release eyewitness accounts of fatal explosion that killed seven.

Fairplayweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Pressure damaged Eitzen tank
    AN ETHANOL tank on Eitzen Chemical's Sichem Defiance ruptured because too much pressure had been applied, Fairplay was told today
  • Agency raises Zim rating
    ISRAELI ratings agency Maalot has raised Zim Shipping's debt rating to 'B' after previously evaluating the company as nearly insolvent
  • Stena bulks up orderbook
    SWEDEN'S Stena Bulk told Fairplay today it has ordered two Suezmax tankers from Samsung in South Korea
  • STX axes 400 at Turku yard
    STX EUROPE told Fairplay today it will lay off more than 400 staff from its Turku yard in Finland as it carries out a major restructuring to cope with loss of business
  • Agility bags logistics contract
    LOGISTICS and forwarding giant Agility has won a major contract for ocean shipment handling from automotive and industrial machinery supplier Starco

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Arrow Trucking Relaunches Web Site
  • N.C. Port Closed, Evacuated for Hazmat Spill
  • CMA CGM Lost Nearly $1 Billion in Oil Markets
  • FRA Issues Rule on Train Control Systems
  • Bank Accuses Arrow Trucking of Fraud
  • CaseStack Expands Consolidation in Chicago
  • Hoegh Adds Charleston to Middle East Loop
  • INTTRA Launches Tracking Application
  • Carriers Move Full Speed into Slow Steaming
  • Roadrunner Closes Bullet Deal
  • NOL Names Former Microsoft COO to Board
  • Global Trade Increased Broadly in November
  • Maersk to Increase Europe to South Asia Rates
  • Carrier Says PierPass May End

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • ESPO appeals for clearer state-aid guidelines
  • Poles apart
  • Bunker costs hiked another 15%
  • French dockers back; but tougher action promised
  • Seaspan takes delivery of MOL Empire

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • VLGC pair sold
    Market report says a pair of sisterships on charter to Pertamina have been sold by BW Gas and General Ore International.
  • TK in bond play
    Canadian tanker owner launches tender offer to buy back nearly $177m in senior notes as it plans to issue $300m in new ones.
  • MSC mystery
    Federal Police launch investigation after MSC Musica crewmember found dead with signs of strangulation in Brazil.
  • Princess sold?
    Felipe Menendez-led Ultrapetrol is said to have sold another suezmax combination carrier, the Princess Nadia.
  • Loans' worst year
    Weakest quarter on record closes out bleakest year for syndicated lending as Asian bank tops deal tables for first time.
  • Azov Wind sold
    Former Eastwind chemical tanker sold at auction in Panama to regional cabotage player.
  • Sector divide
    As US equity analysts issue their outlooks for 2010, FBR and Deutsche Bank are bullish, but not on the same sector.
  • Zacchello hopeful
    Seaarland Shipping chief tells a different story to Evangelos Pistiolis led Top Ships about bareboat charter dispute.
  • Yard spike
    Shares in Indian shipbuilders Bharati and ABG soar as investors bet on release of subsidy funds.
  • Dry dropped
    Newbuilding "tsunami" fears prompt dry-bulk downgrade at Arctic Securities.
  • FPSO partners
    PetroVietnam and Ezra offshoot EOC shake hands on joint-venture worth up to $180m.
  • Tug search ends
    Ships off Singapore asked to keep eye out for last four crew of sunken Ocean Lark as search called off.
  • Troim blocked
    German court rejects John Fredriksen's bid to place lieutenant Tor Olav Troim on TUI's board.
  • Axe falls
    STX Europe confirms 430 job losses at its Turku shipyard in Finland.
  • CMA CGM hikes
    "Highly destructive" 2009 leads French liner player to impose emergency charge from Asia to Canada.
  • Charter charge
    Top Ships confirms that company associated with Antonio Zacchello is charterer in default.
  • Six appeal at STX
    South Korean giant eyes six-ship splurge as it sets aside over $200m for acquisitions this year.
  • Morton sells stake
    ACM co-founder Andrew Morton offloads his holding in the shipbroker as 10% of its shares are released.
  • Thanks, George
    Globus Maritime chief George Karageorgiou awarded stock worth around $330,000 in London-listed bulker owner.
  • Going longer
    Singapore-listed Mercator Lines fixes out previously spot-trading post-panamax bulker on one-year deal.
  • Grisly find
    Eight more bodies found inside sunken Philippines ferry Catalyn B, as diver dies.
  • Profitable pair
    Analyst jacks up 2010 earnings forecasts for Navios Maritime Partners after its bulker buys from Navios Maritime Holdings.
  • List goes on
    USCG demand for checks before cargo transfer sees Eitzen tanker spend second night listing off New York.
  • ABG wins three
    Precious Shipping forms joint venture with Indian yard to build and own new cement carriers.
  • Hainan banks
    Chinese ro-ro operator completes CNY 1.33bn share issue as it seeks to expand network.
  • Offer off
    Akis Tsirigakis-led Star Bulk Carriers cans warrant exchange offer due to "current market conditions".
  • Latvian link
    Baltic ferry owner Scandlines starts run to Ventspils from Germany with 1981-built ro-pax.
  • Box hike
    Denmark's Maersk Line tries for another rate restoration from Europe to Asia and Middle East.
  • PTP on the rise
    Malaysian port bucks trend by posting increase in container volumes during 2009.
  • No more falls
    Shipowners can no longer count on declining newbuilding prices as Korean won rises, analyst says.
  • Dirty deals down
    Shell still number one as spot dirty fixtures fall almost 9% due to the global economic slowdown.
  • Africa bound
    Hanjin Shipping and USAC team up to launch liner service between Spain and West Africa.
  • Tallink mixed
    Estonian ferry company saw passenger numbers fall, but cargo volumes rise during December.
  • Search continues
    Singapore authorities plan to raise sunken Ocean Lark after underwater search of tug draws a blank.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Slow steaming absorbs excess capacity
  • Zim raises Asia-to-Europe rates
  • Herbold joins NOL board
  • Cathay: Cargo rush spilled into new year
  • ACC Capital Partners buys Envirotainer
  • DOT offers lithium batteries transport rules
  • ITC probes U.S.-Transpacific Partnership impact
  • N.C. forms logistics task force
  • U.S. port volume back in black
  • PTP volume up 7.5% in 2009
  • Morehead City closed after explosive spill

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Growth for Viking Line
    Viking Line records growth of its total volumes during 2009. The number of passengers grew by more than three per cent to 6.4 million, private cars by 15 per
  • Ace-Link files for bankruptcy
    Ace-Link has filed for bankruptcy. 70 employees will be affected. The management, headed by Mogens Worre Sørensen as chairman of the board, has chosen to close the operation after
  • New Danish icebreaker debate
    The cold weather in Denmark and the fact that the fleet of icebreakers have a five-day readiness period has fuelled the debate on the governmental icebreaker service, which is

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 12, 2010
  • Bunker prices weaken across Europe
    Hamburg: Tight barging schedules for mid-January.
  • Fujairah bunker prices back below $500
    Crude oil prices showing further losses on NYMEX.
  • Brightoil to boost storage capacity at 'strategic hub'
    Says it will benefit its bunkering business in Yangtze River Delta region.
  • ARA: Double-digit sales drop predicted
    2009 bunker sales seen down by 15% or more in Rotterdam and Antwerp.
  • Voting underway for IBIA Board
    Association's Development Committee recommends three candidates.
  • Global Risk Management appoints accountant
  • New trader for O.W. Bunker
    Joins Piraeus team from Maersk Oil Trading.
  • Singapore 380 cSt slips back to $500
    Bunkers in other key Asian ports also moving down.
  • Indian supplier erases 180 cSt premium
    Currently quoting same price as for 380 cSt bunker fuel.
  • Verbeke acquisition could cost Aegean up to $100 million
    Analysts expect it will be 'the first of a series of transactions' in 2010.
  • Southernpec buys second VLCC as floating storage
    Will mainly store bunker fuel, mulls capacity lease to one player.
  • Costs in shipping - just the tip of the iceberg
    Owners and operators run the risk of overlooking below the line or hidden costs.

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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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