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April 16, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Indian shipyard eyes rig operator in Europe
    Pipavav Shipyard Ltd, an Indian shipbuilder that counts billionaire John Fredriksen's shipping line as a client, is in talks to buy an oil rig and shipping company in Europe, chairman Nikhil Gandhi said.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK March up 11pc to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore rises 9.9pc
  • Higher revenue-per-box hikes OOIL sales by 19pc on 7pc more volume
  • Cosco ups capacity, reactivates 6 ships, adds Ningbo call
  • US retail sales rise as consumer confidence edges up
  • Full-speed ahead - Horizon offers fast transpacific service
  • Sony logistics manager says slow-steaming too slow for him
  • Evergreen's blanket Europe-to-Asia hike of US$250 per box
  • 8,063-TEU OOCL London named at Samsung's Geoje yard
  • MOL gears up for emerging markets with service reshuffle
  • Malaysian Export Conference 2010 held in Kuala Lumpur April 26
  • US farmers to deliver produce to world at low prices: Report
  • Panalpina receives ISO environmental certification
  • Korean Air posts highest ever first quarter profit
  • FIATA, BIFA, IATA urge adoption of electronic waybills
  • China Southern new chartered service to Jeju, South Korea
  • UAL expands to Europe, Africa with Brussels Airlines codeshare

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Allcargo becomes 1st to launch MCC import service for Ludhiana ex-Nhava Sheva
  • Quarterly pricing of iron ore contracts may lift Capesize rates
  • ELAA sees no cause for euphoria at Feb. numbers
  • She may well soon become the Master of a ship!
  • Asia playing increasing role in global shipping
  • NYK remains among World's Most Ethical for 3rd year
  • 42.6 pc surge in imports of sensitive items thanks to price fever
  • Dumping duty slapped on Chinese auto parts
  • Coir exports cross target by 10 pc
  • Mundra Port raises the bar in coal handling
  • MACCIA organising major maritime conference on April 30
  • Thakker, Joshi & Pancholi at helm of ACHAA
  • Railways draws up 2 blueprints to attract private sector for network expansion
  • Global wheat mountain poised to send prices tumbling
  • ICC team lands in Vietnam on business

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 14, 2010
  • Panalpina supports Nintendo with distribution in Chile
    Latamel Inc, the official Nintendo agent in Latin America, has awarded Panalpina Chile with a warehousing and distribution contract following several months of issuing calls for te...
  • TNT mulling over sale of express business
    The Dutch postal and CEP service provider TNT is considering selling off its express business. TNT director Peter Bakker told the general meeting that the company is open for discu...
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics works for Honda
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in finished vehicle logistics, has been awarded the contract to manage vehicle processing and outbound yard management at Hond...
  • Dachser to expand network despite drop in sales
    The German forwarding and logistics company Dachser wants to invest EUR 156 million in its network this year, according to Bernhard Simon, CEO of the family-owned enterprise, durin...
  • Correction: Evergreen International Airlines takes Boeing to court
    An article in the Heavylift Special of the ITJ 13-14/2010 and a news item in yesterday's ITJ Daily caused some confusion among our readers. We would therefore like to clearly state...
  • Atlanta airport cargo traffic increases
    Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson international airport announced that it had posted upswings in year-over-year cargo traffic for three consecutive months. Airport officials s...
  • Zurich airport now no longer "Unique"
    Switzerland's Zurich airport has now dispensed with its old "Unique" brand name. The latter designation was introduced ten years ago during the merger of the ai...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • More layoffs at Davie Yards
  • Bumble Bee joins Bee Mar PSV fleet
  • MARAD announces $14.7 million in grants to small shipyards
  • Obama order may ban ransom payments to pirates

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • Oregon, Washington governors form Columbia River Crossing panel
  • Port of Seattle projects environmentally friendly
  • Port of Tacoma schedules Earth Day bus tour
  • Coast Guard holding vessel while captain checked for intoxication
  • Freight Transportation Index climbs again during February

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • IPO likely for Diana box venture
    Speculation grows over US listing after downsizing of initial private placement
  • CSAV wraps up equity swap deal
    Group successfully concludes sale of 21% of the company to German shipowners
  • SIPG to take 25% stake in Zeebrugge
    APM Terminals confirms deal is back on and is in concluding phase
  • HSH Nordbank moves $11bn of problem loans
    Distressed shipping loans moved to restructuring unit

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • ATSB cites fatigue in grounding
    THE CHIEF officer of Shen Neng 1 might have had as little as two and a half hours sleep in the previous 37 hours when the bulker ran aground, the ATSB said today
  • Pirate suspects on way to Germany
    TEN SUSPECTED pirates have reportedly been flown into the Netherlands ahead of a planned extradition to Germany to face prosecution
  • Inspection yields alcohol arrest
    A CARGO ship remained at anchor today in Washington while its master is investigated on suspicion of being drunk on duty
  • EBX-WISCO deal reported
    EIKE BATISTA'S EBX Group and China's Wuhan Iron & Steel reportedly will sign a deal tomorrow to build a steelmill at Brazil's A'u port
  • Ferry passengers stranded
    MORE THAN 100 passengers are reportedly stranded today on Madeira after a vital ferry link with Porto Santo was cut by bad weather
  • China's economy speeds up
    CHINA'S GDP growth accelerated to 11.9% in year-on-year in 2010's first quarter, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Asian shipping stocks climb
    ASIAN shipping stocks have continued to rise, as signs of an economic recovery in the region triggered rising freight rates and newbuilding orders

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • Hub Expands Domestic Container Fleet
  • Clean Trucks Called Too Costly for Contractors
  • Large Railroads See Rebound in Weekly Traffic
  • DOT Sends Aid to Small Shipyards
  • Landstar Profit up 45 Percent on Higher Volume
  • Intermodal Surge Lifts J.B. Hunt Transport
  • DOT Official Says No to Fuel Tax Hike
  • Commerce Official Outlines Export Initiative Strategy
  • Volcanic Ash Shuts European Airports
  • Rotterdam's Container Volume Surges

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • The 'greed and fear' crisis
  • DSV denies rumours
  • FTSE 100 hits 22-month high
  • Three dead in Tanjung Priok Port riots
  • Orders will rebound

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • Volcanic eruption hits TradeWinds
    Distribution of this week's edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper is delayed by European flight cancellations.
  • Skaugen skids to loss
    Morits Skaugen-led shipowner scours at first quarter loss and utters grim outlook for 2010 despite expansion 'East of the Suez'.
  • MarAd's million-dollar handout
    US Maritime Administration splashes $15m on grants to aid 17 struggling US shipyards falling short of the $180m requested.
  • Genmar director's double duty
    Top seat safe at General Maritime Corp as shipping legend Rex Harrington drops anchor on Navios Acquisition's board of directors.
  • Bominflot arrests Belgian reefer
    US Authorities rush to seize a reefer while lawyer pulls 'Rule B' card as broker chases charterer over bunker dispute.
  • Sovcomflot profit halved
    But Sergey Frank led shipping group delivers strong performance despite plunging tanker rates.
  • Dry sales at post-crash high
    Sale-and-purchase of dry-cargo ships reaches highest monthly level since Lehman Bros went bust.
  • Chemical tankers face axe
    One tenth of chemical tanker newbuildings will be erased from the orderbook with scrapping set for 160% jump this year, says Pareto.
  • You were sleepy, mate!
    Simple succession of errors by a very tired crew member led to Shen Neng 1 crash, report says.
  • Sovcomflot moves closer to IPO
    Russian tanker owner's chief Sergey Frank says stock offering planned for late 2010 or early 2011.
  • Thoresen bulker attacked
    Pirates chase Thor Traveller in late-night Gulf of Aden assault but ship and crew escape.
  • US investigates "drunk" master
    Third drunkenness incident in two days as cargoship STX Daisy ordered to remain at anchor off Washington.
  • 'Shipping crisis not over yet'
    Oslo-listed EMS says volumes and margins still under pressure despite return to profit.
  • X-Press delivery to Cork
    London-based feeder company adds another link from DP World's Southampton terminal.
  • Inspectors hot on reefers
    One in 10 reefers inspected in the Tokyo MOU in 2009 was detained.
  • Exxon takes D'Amico trio
    Oil major hires three product tankers from Italian shipowner on long-term deals.
  • Numbers up at OOCL
    Hong Kong liner operator reports year-on-year increases in both first quarter liftings and revenues.
  • Haifa dockers walk out
    Prospectus for stock offering in Tel Aviv angers workers at Israeli port.
  • CSIC, PIL team on finance
    Chinese shipbuilder and Singapore box line form joint venture company as alternative to banks.
  • "Mother of Solidarity" dies
    Former Gdansk shipyard worker Anna Walentynowicz, 80, killed in plane crash that also claimed life of Polish president.
  • Rio Tinto bullish on dry
    Tom Albanese-led miner sees "very strong" long-term outlook as production grows in first quarter.
  • Teekay inks huge FPSO deal
    Petrojarl Foinaven to bag up to $40m a year until 2021 with Bjorn Moller-led Teekay also getting back pay.
  • Nakilat sees profits triple
    LNG giant Qatar Gas Transport makes strong start to 2010 on the back of its fleet expansion.
  • Samsung reveals LNG floater price
    Korean shipbuilder will pocket $1.2bn from Shell for building hull of gas production unit.
  • Bibby seals Standard loan
    UK offshore player agrees loan facility with Standard Chartered Bank to fund vessel acquisition.
  • China ship orders soar
    Another pointer to recovery as country's shipyards book nine times more newbuildings in first quarter.
  • Drunk Russian master fined
    German police arrest captain of Kruckau off Travemunde after row with pilot.
  • Yantai operating profits up
    Improved currency controls help Chinese rig builder to rein in foreign exchange losses.
  • Long Beach on a run
    US west coast port sees fourth consecutive month of container volumes increases.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • Iceland volcano halts European air traffic
  • UPS reports earnings jump
  • United to add daily D.C./Bahrain cargo link
  • CSX continues efforts to sidle rail bill
  • DOT Index shows freight continuing recovery
  • J.B. Hunt reports higher earnings
  • Bersin: Border security shouldn't impede trade
  • FreightWatch: March freight theft reports drop
  • APS names Skillman, Thomas to senior posts
  • Dachser '09 revenue down on increased volume
  • COSCO Pacific volume rebound continues
  • S&P gives Virginia Port Authority bonds 'A+'

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • Abu Dahbi MAR buys Blohm + Voss
    Abu Dahbi MAR has agreed to buy Blohm + Voss from German ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The acquisition includes Blohm + Voss shipyards, which builds mega yachts, as well as the repair and
  • Obama's going tough on piracy
    US President Barack Obama has vowed to increase the pressure on Somali pirates by issuing an executive order authorizing authorities to freeze the financial assets of individuals linked to Somali
  • Sweden takes command of EU Navfor task force
    Swedish Rear Admiral Jan Th'rnqvist has taken command over EU Navfor Somalia and the multinational force's Headquarters will now operate from the HMS Carlskrona. "Operation Atalanta is, and will continue

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 15, 2010
  • Prices rise across Europe
    Double-digits gains in South European ports.
  • Fujairah prices continue to rise
    Durban distillate grades show strong gains.
  • Ports invite nominations for clean air awards
    Los Angeles and Long Beach to reward port operators for efforts to improve air quality during 2009.
  • Noble to start selling into Singapore's bunker market
    Commodities trader has taken delivery of fuel oil from the Caribbean.
  • New supplier ready to enter south of France
    Refiner to sell marine fuels directly to ships from July 2010.
  • Brightoil takes storage space at Singapore terminal
    The Chinese supplier also charters VLCC to store and blend product.
  • Prices firm at major ports, demand softens
    Prices climb in key Asian ports.
  • Japan's February bonded bunker sales up on month
    Sales, however, fell year-on-year.
  • New operator takes over, bunkering fee not imposed yet
    Lobby against service fee hike continues as case goes to High Court.
  • Ecospec answers critics, unveils CSNOx's principle
    Bunkerworld poll suggests industry believes CSNOx could be a 'silver bullet' scrubber.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
AP Moller Capital to acquire Portek International Port Group
Copenhagen
It will be sold by the Japanese company Mitsui & Co.
Washington and Madrid's port dispute threatens to escalate into a trade war.
Washington
The FMC proposes a levy of 200 thousand dollars per voyage on ships under the Spanish flag and restrictions on the import of certain products
Port reform: the Commission rejects the governance changes to Ports of Italy.
Rome
Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies' Committee voted on Article 9 of Bill 2925: the opposition's amendments were rejected; further consideration has been postponed to another session.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time record for quarterly container throughput (TEUs)
Singapore
Marine fuel sales highlight ongoing transformation of fuel market
Two container ships hit by shells while transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Singapore
The "GFS Pride" suffered damage and a fire on board, and subsequently sank
Attacks on ships and ports: ETF appeals to EU leaders
Brussels
"We need action, not another declaration of concern": the union calls for worker safety to be placed at the heart of the European response in the Black Sea.
RINA held responsible for the sinking of the Al Salam Boccaccio '98 , according to the Genoa court.
Genoa
The company declares its profound disagreement and recalls the conclusions of other investigations
Peru plans second major national port
File
The port of Corío will be built on the southern coast of the country to also serve Brazilian exports
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea are multiplying.
Sofia/Southampton/New Delhi
Two vessels hit in Bulgaria's special economic zone
Maritime ETS: SMAP under scrutiny by those who produce the fuels of the future
Brussels
A joint letter from producers, utilities, shipowners and NGOs calls for the reservation of quotas for e-fuels and the introduction of advance booking
The Port of Los Angeles sets new all-time monthly and quarterly container throughput records.
Los Angeles
New peaks in full containers upon disembarkation and empty boxes
Rheinmetall acquires Mangalia shipyard for €138 million
Bucharest
The project is linked to the relaunch of the Romanian shipbuilding industry and the construction of four units for the Navy
United Transport Mutual is born: ships, ports and logistics under the same insurance umbrella.
London
UK P&I Club and TT Club members approve merger, retaining names, brands and teams
Spain, short sea shipping is declining
Madrid
SPC Spain warns that the costs of environmental regulations are pushing trafficking away from the sea
Port of Ravenna, August at -20.5% and September estimated at -9%.
Ravenna
Global trade is more resilient than expected. AI is boosting goods, while services are holding back.
Geneva
The WTO has revised its estimates: goods growth of 3.9% in 2026, services growth of 3.3%. But the impact of the Middle East crisis is not the same for everyone.
European ports: sustainability enters the implementation phase
Brussels
From policies to results: the ESPO report photographs the sector's progress, declines, and priorities.
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
German Federal Government Bans Sale of Zippel to Chinese Group COSCO
Berlin
In February the antitrust authority had approved it
Fedespedi Report: Northern Adriatic Ports Are Growing, But They Speak Slovenian and Croatian
Milan
Assoporti represented the Italian position on the EU ETS at ESPO
Rome
Petri: No to the indiscriminate application of rules designed for profoundly different territorial realities.
DP World secures ten more years of management of the multipurpose terminal at the port of Luanda
Dubai
Since 2021, it has invested over 260 million dollars in it
Port of Naples, the Darsena di Levante - warns Confindustria Napoli - can no longer wait
Naples
Hupac's new shuttle train between Busto Arsizio/Gallarate and Barcelona
Noise
The three-weekly service will be inaugurated on November 9th
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Uniport: Port resilience must be transformed into growth
Rome
The association is calling on the government to provide clear timelines for infrastructure and dredging, to give businesses more weight in decision-making, and to amend the EU ETS.
Bangladesh seeks to increase competitiveness of ship recycling sector
Dhaka
A plant for the treatment, storage and disposal of waste resulting from ship demolition is planned
Three merchant ships hit in the Black Sea in the special economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria
Bucharest/Sofia
The accidents have resulted in a serious toll: two dead, several injured and an entire crew missing.
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
HD Hyundai installs first system that eliminates container lashing and unlashing on ships
Seoul
A 13,000 TEU container ship from CMA CGM has been equipped with it
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue
Southampton/London
Another vessel was hit yesterday. There have been 93 incidents in the Middle East since the beginning of the year.
Deep Wave expands its digital platform to passengers and cruises
Graz
Investment in Austrian MarineXchange
Construction of a cruise terminal has begun in the Japanese port of Naha.
Naha
Operations are scheduled to begin in March 2028.
Assiterminal promotes port reform, but calls for corrections to Ports of Italy.
Genoa
Three critical issues were highlighted by the terminal operators: the role of the AdSP, the overlap between the grantor and the concessionaire, and the retroactivity of the new regulations.
LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits
The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.
Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.
Brussels
France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.
Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.
European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge
Brussels
National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain
Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck
Brussels
Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.
Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.
Genoa
PwC's assessment presented
FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe
Brussels
The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.
New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran/Tampa
Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits
Hamburg
Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.
Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.
Genoa
The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected
The Regional Administrative Court of Liguria has ruled that...
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.
Miami
Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
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Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
Escola Europea - Intermodal Transport celebrates its 20th anniversary
Barcelona
A Mediterranean sea voyage between Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Genoa.
Filt Cgil, recognize maritime and port work as arduous
Rome
The union is calling for a clear provision to be included in the next budget law.
Tanker attacked in Hormuz
Southampton
The unit continued its navigation regularly
FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.
Rome
Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk
Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi
Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa
Genoa
The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.
Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF
Zebbug
The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.
CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.
Marseille/Atlanta
With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.
Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10
Athens
Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.
DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.
Dubai
The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks
New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.
Civitavecchia
The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.
Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore
Rotterdam
The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.
Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports
Madrid
Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros
Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.
Kallithea
The ferry was built in 1987
DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October
Copenhagen
Inserting a second vessel into the route
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.
Genoa
A memorandum of understanding has been signed
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.
Livorno
A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.
Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier
Madrid
A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027
Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further
Hamburg
Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.
UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.
Rome
Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector
Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service
La Spezia/Helsinki
The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia
Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona
Savona
Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.
The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.
Ravenna
The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long
Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel
Trieste
This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")
In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.
Rome
SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show
Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2
Kallithea
The 29 people on board were evacuated
Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.
Washington
If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.
Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.
Chaff
At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers
Trieste
The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.
Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.
Rome
The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.
The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.
River
With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs
Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.
Taranto
The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.
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