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November 17, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Strait Talk
  • A window to life at sea - warts and all
    THIS week's column is about a book written with intention of assisting young chief officers, or mates, to do their job. Judged just on that basis, Michael Lloyd's The Complete Chief Officer is a success, and a quite unusual book.

Sched Netweb site
  • HK up 4.5pc in October to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore rises 3.4pc
  • Hapag back in black, on a 'secure heading' once again
  • Horizon Lines offer China intermodal US express services
  • Maersk mulls launch of second share sale
  • Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail completes laying track
  • Filipino Swire captain faces Queensland oil spill trial
  • Pirates take 29 Chinese crew as hostages in Somalia
  • Three pirates killed attacking Kenyan warship by mistake
  • Chongqing to build new road logistics centre
  • Suifenhe trade value grows 68.9pc in first nine months
  • Fujian inland waterway cargo volume up 20pc in first 10 months
  • Hunan signs customs cooperation deal with Shenzhen, Guangxi, Fujian
  • Shipper-forwarder Kowloon EU import procedure seminar December 1
  • Chittagong Port gets back into action - under army guard
  • PSA's Great Yarmouth's new box terminal shelved before it opens
  • Shipping companies shift focus to acquisitions, says survey
  • Mackenzie River via Arctic may ship Canada's oil sands
  • Singapore to study impact of polluting ship emissions
  • Strong demand doubles Cathay profit outlook to record high
  • KL, Penang airports expect 2010 cargo volumes to rise 38pc
  • JAL Cargo to hike fuel surcharge on flights out of Japan
  • TNT Express to beef up security after foiled parcel bombing

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
  • Vopak prospering in Q3/2010
    Vopak, a tank farm operator and logistics service provider based in Rotterdam (Netherlands), boosted its Q3/2010 ebitda to EUR 153.8 million, 12% more than the EUR 127.2 million ac...
  • Express-Interfracht sets up new subsidiary in Croatia
    The global logistics service provider Express-Interfracht, a subsidiary of Rail Cargo Austria AG, has been working in Croatia under the uniform brand Express-Interfracht Croat...
  • SBS Worldwide and Blue Water Shipping sign agency agreement
    Freight forwarder SBS Worldwide and the international shipping, transport and freight forwarding company Blue Water Shipping have signed an agency agreement which covers all sea an...
  • Several fatalities after cargo plane crash in Sudan
    According to the Aviation Safety Network, an Antonov 24 cargo plane, operated by Sudan-based Tarco Airlines, was damaged beyond repair in an accident at Zalingei airport ...
  • Skymark Airlines signs MoU for four A380s
    Japan's Skymark Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European plane maker Airbus for the purchase of four A380s. The aircraft will be operated on m...
  • Colombia becomes 100th US open-skies partner
    Colombia recently became the USA's 100th open-skies partner, when representatives of the two countries reached agreement to liberalize USA-Colombia air services for airlines of bot...
  • Port of Brisbane sold for AUD 2.1 billion
    A group led by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and infrastructure investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have agreed to buy a 99-year lease on the port of Brisb...
  • Thierry Mariani new French secretary of state for transport
    The reshuffling of the government in France has now been completed, with François Fillon, the old and new prime minister, presenting his new cabinet in Paris on Sunday. Thierry Mar...
  • Cargolux names Frank Reimen as CEO, Ulrich Ogiermann becomes special advisor
    The Luxembourgian airfreight carrier Cargolux Airlines has appointed Frank Reimen as president and CEO of the company, with effect from 1 January 2011. Reimen, who has in-depth kno...
  • Nicole Gaiziunas to promote tailor-made corporate courses at EBS Business School
    Nicole Gaiziunas, managing director of executive education at the Supply Chain Management Institute of Germany's Wiesbaden-based EBS Business School, has been promoted to the manag...
  • Rejuvenation of the CNAN fleet
    Algeria's Gestramar recently established a programme to purchase 26 new ships for the country's state-owned shipping company CNAN. The scheme will be implemented over the next four...
  • Horizon Lines launching new service
    Horizon Lines, a leading US domestic ocean shipping and integrated logistics company, is set to launch an express intermodal container service to key inland US cities when it ...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • New FDNY fireboat arrives in New York Harbor
  • Splendor voyage cancelations will hit Carnival earnings
  • Maersk exec warns of looming fuel cost crisis
  • Ezra Holdings buys Houston fabrication facility

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Progress Rail repowering Pacific Harbor Line locomotives
  • NYK container vessel rescues Chinese sailors from sinking ship
  • Crowley taps Jose Ayala as Puerto Rico liner services boss
  • Oregon Senator visits NOAA construction site in Newport
  • Boeing bringing 787 Dreamliners back to Seattle following fire

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Wang urges shipbuilders to revolutionise boxship design
    Seaspan prepared to order up to 40 boxship newbuildings if yards lower prices and adopt new technologies
  • Wang reveals how Seaspan thrived in a global crisis
  • Environmental products boost Wärtsilä's orderbook
  • Costamare takes boxship value case to Wall Street
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts record results
    Box line reports revenues of $6.4bn for first three quarters of 2010 after bailout
  • Zim's new faces focus hard on the bottom...
  • SITIC Holdings' container volumes record 15% increase in first 10 months
    Hong Kong-listed container line tops 1.1m teu as average freight rates for period...
  • Brightoil Petroleum eyes gap in Chinese oil...
  • Aframaxes set for boost from suezmax rates surge
    Shipbrokers report that 130,000-tonne cargoes are being split onto two aframax...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • NY shipping stocks sink
    PUBLICLY listed shipping shares in New York were pummeled by investor concerns on reduced Chinese growth and instability in the euro zone
  • Fire fallout rocks Carnival
    THE FIRE-damaged cruise ship Carnival Splendor will be out of service far longer than previously predicted, costing Carnival Corp $56M
  • Frangou follow-on parade continues
    ANGELIKI Frangou's tanker firm Navios Acquisition has priced an upsized follow-on offering, as shipping's secondary sales show little sign of abating
  • Scorpio launches follow-on
    SHARES in NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers traded down 11% today after a secondary offering and a quarterly loss
  • Hapag aims for record year
    SOARING freight rates, cost reductions and a selective sales strategy have put German box line Hapag-Lloyd on track for a record result this year, it was announced today
  • Paragon profits plunge
    PARAGON Shipping has reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits but has locked in blanket timecharter protection for 2011
  • West of England joins 5% club
    WEST OF England is the latest P&I Club to announce that it will increase premiums by 5% at its February renewals
  • Brazil iron deal agreed
  • Euroseas beats expectations
  • Smugglers frozen out
  • Trailer Bridge to refinance
  • Gazocean plans 54 job cuts
  • PGS raises $283M
  • Suezmax tanker rates rise
  • Militants claim more kidnappings

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Army Corps Issues Draft Study of Savannah Deepening
  • UPS, FedEx Set for Big Holiday Rush
  • Truck Groups Back Federal Fuel Rules at Hearing
  • Panel to Hold Water Resources Hearing
  • Forwarder Files FMC Complaint against Damco USA
  • CN Conductors Ratify Labor Accords
  • Truck Strike Paralyzes India's Port of Chennai
  • Rotterdam Announces Recovery Rebate
  • US Factory Output Rose in October
  • Hamburg Boosts Container Traffic 10.7 Percent
  • ANA Cargo Volume Soars 32.6 Percent
  • Hapag-Lloyd Swings to Record Profit
  • ABF to Teamsters: See You in Court
  • LA-LB Imports Grew 15.4 Percent Year Over Year
  • Trailer Bridge's Profit, Revenue Fall in Third Quarter

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • 'Survival crisis' in the EU
  • RCL rebounds
  • DP World to close ship operations at Port Botany
  • Going nuclear
  • Hapag-Lloyd still on a roll

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Stealth mulls sell-off
    Top boss at Greek gas owner says five vessels may hit the auction block as it fights for victory in tumultuous tanker market.
  • Viken Shipping seals LPG sale
    Diversified Norwegian owner left with two gas carriers as Kinna changes hands for $3.2m, brokers say.
  • Blaze bashes Carnival forecast
    New York-listed owner says backlash from crippled cruiser, Carnival Splendor, could lead to cuts in fourth quarter earnings.
  • Tidewater faces PSV fight
    US owner must wait on the outcome of auction for two Trico platform supply vessels it was set to buy.
  • StealthGas sours in the third
    Seasonal slowdown and soft spot market strike Harry Vafias-led gas owner in the third as profit plummets by 86%.
  • DFDS pens two at P+S Werften
    Danish ferry owner books a pair of ro-ros at German yard on the back of expanded defence contracts.
  • Navios Acquisition raises stakes
    New York-listed tanker owner throws another half-a-million shares on the table as it pins price on $41m foray.
  • Bulker attacked off Kenya
    MUR-owned African Eagle evades capture by pirates in armed attack off Mombasa port.
  • Long view pays off for Navios
    Greek bulker owner banks more profit in nine-month period as term charters boost margins.
  • Norden in supramax sale
    Dane said to have fetched up to $37m for Nord Brave which it only recently purchased as an option.
  • Scorpio looks for larger scoop
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner looks for $57.5m from shareholders with Lolli-Ghetti family member chipping in $5m.
  • Black Pearl reaches west coast
    France's CMA CGM extends liner run into Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Panama.
  • Transatlantic finance chief quits
    Swedish ro-ro owner looking for new CFO as Ola Helgesson takes on similar role at Stena Line.
  • Stamatis Molaris linked to capesize
    Greek owner said to have paid $63.5m for a newbuilding nearing completion in South Korea.
  • Shots fired at Exmar tanker
    Exchange of gunfire between pirates and security team sees Belgian's managed tanker Valerie escape in Gulf of Aden.
  • Senegal to reopen Joola inquiry
    Government bows to pressure from victims of ferry disaster by pledging new probe into tragedy.
  • Norden drops forecast on dry woe
    Carsten Mortensen-led owner expects to make less this year as bulkers bite but profit up in third quarter.
  • Vyborg yard goes into reverse
    Russian plant racks up nine-month loss as revenue declines.
  • Maersk joining jack-up rush
    Danish giant ready to order up to three more rigs over the next 18 months, CEO says.
  • Axe finally falls at Hyundai Mipo
    South Korean yard reveals its first newbuilding cancellations since financial crisis as three tankers bite the dust.
  • Crew safe after ship sinks at Suez
    Egyptian-managed Maryam goes down in Port Tawfiq after loading bitumen barrels.
  • Italy's Premuda powers ahead
    Rosina family-controlled owner pockets more profit as daily tanker and bulker earnings grow.
  • Roubles pour in at Krasnoye
    Russian shipbuilder ups production and reaps higher profit in first nine months.
  • Hamworthy grabs Golar gas contract
    UK company to supply regasification system for Norwegian owner's Indonesian FSRU.
  • Cuba back in cruiseship business
    Spanish-operated vessel's trip to Havana marks end of three-year tourist drought.
  • Reval close to tanker order
    Estonian shipbuilder hoping to land $10.8m deal from Turkmenistan's state owner.
  • Hapag back in the black
    Albert Ballin Holding, German liner outfit's parent company, returns to profit on back of global recovery.
  • Spot exposure hits Scorpio
    US-listed tanker owner halves third quarter losses due to weak rates as fleet starts to take shape.
  • Trailer Bridge refinancing
    US owner looking to rework $82m debt as it posts miniscule profit in third quarter on lower utilisation.
  • Hanjin Heavy seals Delphis eight
    Korean shipbuilder confirms Belgian owner's order for 3,800-teu boxships.
  • Guard shoots boy at shipyard
    Man arrested after wounding 13-year-old spotted swimming near Ravago Shipyard in Manila Bay.
  • BC Ferries eyes Estonian newbuild
    Canadian owner runs the rule over new vessel being built for Saaremaa Shipping in Norway.
  • Transocean picks up rig
    World's largest drilling company joins the jack-up party picking up newbuilding at SembCorp.
  • Euroseas sinks to a loss
    Aristides Pittas-led boxship and bulker player hit by drop in revenues and FFA contract losses.
  • LA box volumes slow down
    After six months of double-digit increases, throughput growth at largest port in Americas slows to just 5%.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Hapag-Lloyd record profits continue in Q3
  • Trailer Bridge profit dips
  • Ayala manages Crowley's Puerto Rico operations
  • U.S, Colombia reach open skies agreement
  • UPS's Davis: Increased trade key to recovery
  • Brown heads Coyne Airways' U.S. sales
  • Truck size-weight issue loses traction
  • STB railroad-shipper advisory seeks members
  • Diesel shortage hits parts of China
  • Retail sales on the up for fourth month
  • U.S. meat exports continue to sizzle
  • U.S. vows to expand CAFTA-DR trade
  • Businesses call for Charleston deepening
  • S.C. ports to issue $165 million in bonds
  • Peru deal opens sea route to landlocked Bolivia

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Swedish warship leaves piracy infested waters
    The Swedish warship HMS Carlskrona has now formally ended its engagement in the EU Operation Atalanta after seven months of counter-piracy activities in the Gulf of Aden and the
  • Nuclear powered tanker concept design
    A research consortium with British, Greek and American industry interests have agreed to investigate marine applications of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The research project aims to produce concept design

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
  • Prices fall across European ports
    Some tight avails on HS product for prompt deliveries in Hamburg.
  • Cuba hopes to draw more cruise traffic
    Spanish cruise ship docks in Havana.
  • Fujairah prices lack direction
    Good bunker demand and avails in Fujairah.
  • 'Heavy competition' for fuel oil cargoes
    Regional market tightening, 'not least due to problems of high-water content' in recently arrived cargoes.
  • IFO prices falling in Asian ports
    Slack demand in Asian bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • Canadian Navy to install H2S detection system
    Marine gas detection system will activate alarms if H2S concentrations reach warning or danger levels.
  • Shell to open bunker fuels business in Dubai
    New venture to start next year to serve vessels going to Jebel Ali port, according to the company.
  • Japan bonded bunker sales up 31.2% month-on-month
    Due to 'relatively low' bunker price premium over Singapore, local players say.
  • Shortage of IFO persists in Karachi
    Temporary closure of one refiner cuts IFO 180 supplies, traders says.

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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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