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November 15, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index hits 3-month low on slow ore deals
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in three months on Thursday as slower Chinese iron ore demand hit the capesize market.
  • $317,000 raised for Sembcorp's SchoolBAG programme
    SEMBCORP Marine has, for the past 10 years, been raising funds for its School Book Assistance Grant (SchoolBAG) programme which gives financial aid to Singaporean kids whose families' combined household income does not exceed $1,500.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes Far East-east coast South America rate US$400 per TEU
  • Brisbane port sold for US$2.3 billion to Q-Port Holdings
  • Shipping summit: Caution tempers optimism as order books fill
  • Hong Kong chamber calls government minimum wage impact study
  • DHL quarterly pre-tax profit up 43.7pc to US$741.6 million
  • BRICs should cut red tape and boost infrastructure: DHL chief
  • Bangladesh ports open to India to revive US$20 billion trade
  • US and EU harmonise safety regulations in pharma cold chain
  • Breakbulk Asia expo offers free pass to students
  • Pan American Airways flies again from Brownville, Texas
  • FedEx's Christmas cheer - on line retail provides 11pc boost
  • Hactl achieves Cargo 2000 certification
  • White House demands tighter checks on risky US-bound air cargo
  • Changi Airport Group, Munich Airport strike cooperation deal

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ballast water treatment in need of a watchdog
  • China's inland navigable waterways stretch 123,000 km
  • Committee on cruise shipping formed
  • Evergreen orders more ships
  • Growing consumption in India, China keeps shipping industry afloat
  • Inchcape Shipping Services launches 'home-to-cabin' ICLS for crew
  • One Maritime offering ship stores catalogue, other services launched
  • Shipping to recover in 3-5 years: Cosco chief
  • Top freight forwarder, boxco bags prestigious CGPL contract
  • UASC optimistic on AEC1 becoming preferred service to North Europe
  • Banana exports set to rise
  • MoS Secretary unveils new logo of IPPTA
  • Overcapacity dogs Chinese ports
  • US bans air cargo from Yemen, Somalia
  • Banks told to aid in GDP growth
  • Coal block auctions to be transparent
  • Decision on more cotton exports likely this week
  • Govt clarifies on SEZ units with used capital goods
  • India behind Lanka in HDI
  • India owns 11 pc of global gold stock, says WGC
  • India, Germany ink pact on cooperation
  • India, Japan to ink trade pact in a month
  • ISMA waits for unrestricted export of sugar
  • Posco considering Karnataka offer
  • 150 engg cos to take part in Istanbul 'India Show' in Feb.
  • Remittance flows to developing nations set to touch $370bn-WB

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 11, 2010
  • Ceva Logistics boosts Q3 operating profit and turnover
    Ceva Logistics, a global logistics service provider and supply chain manager based in Hoofddorp (Netherlands), boosted its Q3/2010 revenue to EUR 1.82 billion EUR, 32% higher than ...
  • Panalpina strengthens its network in Australia
    Panalpina, the global transport and logistics group headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), has confirmed its commitment to further growth in the Oceania region by acquiring its clos...
  • Swiss Post chalks up excellent results
    Swiss Post increased its revenue to CHF 6.383 billion in the first nine months of the current business year. This represents a 2.9% increase compared to the CHF 6.203 billion gener...
  • Lloyd Fonds AG inks black figures for first nine months
    Lloyd Fonds AG achieved higher equity placements in Q3/2010 than in the previous two quarters together. The company generated sales of EUR 15.4 million in the first nine months of ...
  • NYK included in DJSI World for eighth consecutive year
    The Japanese shipping company NYK was recently selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking the eighth year in succession that NYK has been included ...
  • Ship operators fed up with congestion at Sydney container terminal
    Congestion at Sydney container terminal is severe and ship operators are growing tired of the problem. Llew Russell, CEO of Shipping Australia said that 'this week has seen se...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Landrieu keeps up pressure for offshore drilling permits
  • Northrop Grumman cuts Newport News jobs
  • Rolls-Royce signs agreement with Shanghai Bestway
  • Rongsheng Heavy raises $1.8 billion in Hong Kong IPO

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Divers find munitions shell near Port of Seattle terminal
  • Crowley presents scholarship to University of Puerto Rico student
  • Hamburg Sud executive named top person of the year
  • Alaska Airlines begins Portland flights to Kona
  • Rail freight traffic totals up again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Shortsea owners seek low-sulphur exemption
    Shipowners operating in Baltic and North Sea step up pressure against 0.1% sulphur rule
  • Grimaldi hits out at impractical emission laws
  • Europe sulphur directive review looms
  • Europe emissions control areas a big mistake
  • Courage Marine swings to profit but warns of 'uncertain outlook'
    Third-quarter margins at 10% fall from nine-month levels of 24%
  • Recovery must prove its mettle
  • Pirates seize Chinese-owned vessel in Arabian Sea. Crew of 29 aboard
    Friday attack comes a week after Shanghai shipping firm pays $3m ransom
  • Time for clarity on offhire provisions in...
  • Tonnage glut in Atlantic to keep capesize rates down
    Hopes of year-end rally fade as spot rates continue downward drift
  • Tonnage glut rains down on wet and dry...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Commandos join ship fracas
    GREEK commandos have reportedly boarded a ship today outside Piraeus to join aid workers who say they have been held captive since yesterday
  • Minimal Carnival profits hit seen
    CARNIVAL Splendor's high-profile propulsion loss will not have a significant impact on the cruise giant's financial results, according to Wells Fargo analyst Tim Conder
  • Maersk ship loses boxes
    A MAERSK box ship is waiting to have its cargo secured in the French port of Le Havre after it lost at least 19 containers in the Bay of Biscay, Fairplay was told today
  • Volga Flot profits rise
    RUSSIA'S Volga Flot has reported a 23% year-on-year rise in profits for the first nine months of 2010
  • Iran, Nigeria discuss smuggling
    IRAN'S foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki has discussed in Nigeria the seizure of arms smuggled into Lagos last month in shipping containers, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • US box scanning slash proposed
    THE WHITE House is proposing deep cuts in funds to scan in foreign ports boxes destined for the US
  • Chinese IPO raises $1.8Bn
    CHINA'S biggest private shipbuilder has reportedly raised HK$14Bn ($1.8Bn) in a Hong Kong IPO
  • Crude Carriers misses mark
  • Cancellation rocks Rickmers
  • PNSC profits rise 40.3%
  • Globus poised for US listing
  • Floating storage at new low
  • ECSA bares doubts on box rules
  • Tug capsize kills crew member
  • London P&I Club raises premiums

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Double-Payment Due? Follow the Paper Trail
  • The Next Intermodal Innovation
  • Trains Set for Christmas
  • LTL Rates Inch Higher
  • Middle East's Growth Corridor
  • Docking for Dollars
  • Making Green By Going Green
  • Spot Rates: Oceans Apart
  • Exporters Have Seeds of Doubt
  • Trade in the Crossfire
  • Security in Layers
  • New Senators Sign In
  • Mica, Shuster Set Sights
  • Mica's Gavel
  • Washington Hits 'Reset'

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • All smiling at the G20, but are the cracks showing through the paper?
    Barack Obama was not about to roll over for another shellacking at the Group of 20's (G20) fifth summit at the South Korean capital, Seoul. But the embattled US President - still licking his wounds from a heavy defeat in the November 2 mid-term congressional elections - is not the 'superman' that he was; the kryptonite has come into play and China, Germany, Brazil et al sensed the weakness at the so-called 'currency wars' summit.
  • APM T plans for the future
  • Chemical tanker seized by pirates off Indian coast
  • More cash ploughed into China's infrastructure as rail volumes jump
  • New owners for Brisbane
  • 'Haircuts' German comments blamed for new Irish bond woes

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • Chilly quarter for Crude Carriers
    Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner slips marginally into the red in Q3 as dividend falls short of forecasts.
  • Maersk ship loses boxes in storm
    Battered container vessel ordered into Le Havre after 26 boxes go overboard and another 47 damaged.
  • Chinese bulker sinks off Vietnam
    Crew of 26 rescued by NYK boxship after Hong Kong-owned vessel goes down near Danang.
  • Fairstar nets $50m in bond sale
    Norwegian heavylift specialist pushes through issue to part finance a newbuilding programme.
  • Danish delay for Frigg ferry
    Sydfynske vessel grounds in high winds off Tars, with passengers stuck for six hours.
  • Quotes of the week
    Taurus Tankers is signing some stars while Nils Andersen reckons AP Moller-Maersk is boxing clever.
  • Pipavav still in the red
    Indian shipyard manages to cut loss in third quarter as sales double but expenses bite.
  • Solstad pens $6m NCA deal
    Oslo-listed owner will bring an AHTS back from Asia for a one-year coastguard contract.
  • Offshore turns Bergen Group red
    Oslo-listed shipbuilder slumps to a third quarter loss as its offshore arm is hit by project delays.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Restis has a new dry-bulk gem in Singapore while a battle over lost computer games is anything but child's play for MOL.
  • Jutha Maritime wields costs axe
    Nine-month profit doubles as Thai multipurpose owner reduces expenses dramatically.
  • Mermaid nears AOD stake
    Thoresen Thai unit set for 49% holding in rig venture Asia Offshore drilling after share sale.
  • KG house eyes 2011 pick-up
    Axel Schroeder-led MPC Capital posts small profit and talks of new ship investment fund in next few months.
  • Jolly good luck, again
    Ignazio Messina's Jolly Bianco unscathed in latest pirate incident to hit the Italian owner.
  • STX OSV enjoys SGX debut
    Newly-listed shipbuilder sees shares rise in Singapore as CEO appears to rule out dual listing in Oslo.
  • Citadel saves BBC Orinoco crew
    Beluga-chartered vessel eventually escapes hijacking after crew hide in onboard compartment.
  • Plane crash claims Damen workers
    Dutch shipyard offers condolences after three employees die in Cuban aircrash along with 65 other victims
  • RCL turning around losses
    Third quarter turns positive for Thai container line, while nine-month deficit slashed.
  • Vopak profit swells further
    Dutch tank terminals group increases nine-month earnings, with more to come in fourth quarter.
  • Financing drains Bharati's earnings
    Indian shipbuilder hit by higher interest expenses in first nine months of 2010.
  • London Club joins the five percenters
    Some big claims despite a generally improving picture persuade the shipowner directors of another P&I club to impose a 5% general increase.
  • Engineer dead after tug capsizes
    Polish man's body found as Fairplay 22 goes down off the Hook of Holland; captain missing.
  • Globus down on weak rates
    George Karageorgiou-led Greek bulker owner sees third quarter profit drop slightly as fleet reduced.
  • Rongsheng prices at low end
    Chinese shipyard's Hong Kong IPO to raise $1.8bn after price set at HKD 8 per share.
  • Profits down at Modec
    Japanese FPSO and offshore player sees third quarter results slip by 23% from a year ago.
  • Rolls Royce in China tie-up
    British enginnering company agrees link-up with Chinese marine design and research outfit Bestway.
  • Swiber results slump 50%
    Singapore offshore player's bottom line dented by forex loss, higher expenses and finance costs.
  • Rickmers takes cancellation hit
    Singapore trust says core operation strong despite $64m charge for not buying seven boxships from parent.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • UPS names Seguin Americas chief
  • Deficit panel recommends gas tax hike
  • Railroad traffic highest since October 2008
  • TRAC to open West Coast chassis pool
  • U.S.-Korea trade pact talks break down again
  • Ex-Im Bank supports U.S. exports to South Africa
  • Survey: Transport companies mixed on recovery
  • Maryland views port as offshore wind farm hub

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
  • ABC Fuels programme secures $110,000 grant
    Initiative has eliminated 340 metric tonnes of sulphur dioxide emissions so far.
  • Bunker markets end week with lower prices
    Crude oil futures drop as traders invest in 'riskier' commodities.
  • Unscheduled maintenance to Imperial Oil boiler
    Operations have once again resumed, and are at normal capacity.
  • 'Potentially crippling costs' of future sulphur regulations
    Maersk expert says Shell has expressed support for researching flashpoint limits.
  • European industry leaders meet to discuss MARPOL Annex VI regulations
    London conference set to put new regulations under spotlight.
  • Peter Swift presented with Lifetime Achievement award
    IMO secretary general praises his tremendous contribution to shipping over the past 50 years.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    NYMEX shows crude oil prices down by $2 in early trading.
  • Rotterdam prices weaken
    MGO prices fall $19.50 in north European hub.
  • 'Break-through' in emission measurement technology
    Two Danish firms claim CO2 and NOx emissions can be measured as they leave ships' exhaust stacks.
  • Lanka IOC eyes Hambantota
    Bunker supplier ready to expand into the port 'if the government allows it'.
  • Vopak reports 'robust demand' for oil storage
    Third-quarter results up 10% year-on-year.
  • Downtrend in bunker prices as week ends
    Demand improves on Friday at key Asian bunkering ports, traders say.
  • Andatee net profit in Q3 surges 74%
    Bunker sales volume up 82% on strong sea freight shipping activities and brisk fishing activities in China.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan bonded bunker sales up 20%
    Volumes sold in October in line with expectations, says company source.
  • MPA confirms debunkering operation
    Application to debunker 'approved', says MPA.
  • Shipping industry focuses on acquisitions, JVs
    Survey shows a shift of focus from retrenchment and raising equity and debt.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of 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.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
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.
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
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Arrival ports by:
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COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
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