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March 18, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Shipping sector seen stabilising at a low level
    The worst is over for the shipping industry but the seaborne sector will continue to face oversupply problems which will put pressure on freight rates this year, Moody's Investors Services said on Tuesday.
  • Rates to rise: Goldman
    Container lines will 'absolutely' win targeted rate increases on Asia-US routes this year because of capacity cuts and rising US consumer spending, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. 'US and Europe consumers are not feeling as bad as a year ago' Goldman analyst Tom Kim said at a shipping conference on Tuesday. 'The volumes are still there. The demand is picking up.'
  • Seychelles toughens law against piracy
    Lawmakers in the Seychelles, facing an upsurge in Somali piracy, passed legislation on Tuesday that could see suspected pirates jailed up to 30 years in the Indian Ocean archipelago.
  • Key coal port shuts as cyclone looms

Sched Netweb site
  • Zim starts twelve 3,800-TEU ships from Asia to Europe April 7
  • Hamburg Sud hike US/Canadian-Europe rate US$150/TEU May 1
  • ELAA: Carrier January volumes peak on Asia-Europe routes
  • APM Terminals wins bid for 25-year concession in Liberia
  • Fujian ports' throughput up 14.7 pc in first two months
  • After rising, India box volume falls in February, but uptick expected
  • TNT Express offers import system online
  • India's private container train operators seek stable rates
  • Airport Cities exhibition runs April 21-23 in Beijing
  • First Yantai-Seoul air cargo charter service inaugurated
  • Air Asia builds cargo network, sees 40pc growth in 2010
  • UAE to demand proof of insurance before entering airspace
  • Kenya tightens import rules ahead of aviation expansion

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Logistics for a mega cargo
  • SCI & SAIL in JV to provide cargo, transport support
  • CSL successfully converts fisheries vessel into research ship
  • Experts call for urgent changes in Law of the Sea
  • Laid-up boxships dwindle
  • Hanjin Shipping to expand Inttra's e-commerce services
  • HCC set to acquire majority stake in Swiss co.
  • CoPT plans to lease out dry dock & workshop for 30 years
  • MoS' proposed policy to impact private operators at Major Ports
  • Another investor meet on Vizhinjam port project planned in April
  • Largest & longest boxship berths at VCT
  • JNPT bags kabaddi trophy in nail-biting finish
  • CLufthansa Cargo, Jettainer successfully test lightweight containers
  • Manufacturing leads industrial output growth
  • Robust rise in capital goods imports augurs well for investment growth
  • India now among Top 3 investment destinations

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 16, 2010
  • EU to address exclusion from working time directive today
    The employment and social affairs committee of the European parliament is expected to agree with its rapporteur Edith Bauer (EPP Slovakia) at today's meeting, and allow exclusion f...
  • Drewry report: slow steaming no guarantee of service reliability
    The growing practice of slow-steaming by container shipping services has coincided with an unexpected deterioration in the on-time arrivals of vessels, according to Drewry Shipping...
  • Hanjin to expand e-commerce services through INTTRA
    INTTRA and Hanjin Shipping, a world-class carrier headquartered in Seoul (South Korea), have announced that the latter will expand its use of e-commerce services offered by INTTRA....
  • Vectura outsources services to Kuehne + Nagel
    Vectura, a leading supplier of logistics services for producers, agents and importers of wine and spirits in Norway, has signed a three-year agreement to outsource warehousing and ...
  • Azkar renovates handling systems
    The Spanish transport and logistics service provider Azkar signed a five-year agreement with Ulma Handling Systems for the integral service and maintenance of Azkar's entire fleet ...
  • Vopak opens new terminal to double capacity at the port of Amsterdam
    The Dutch tank terminal operator Vopak has decided to substantially increase the capacity of its storage terminal for oil products that is currently under construction at the port ...
  • Second Boeing B747-8 freighter completes first flight
    A second Boeing B747-8 freighter - the RC 522 - successfully completed its first flight on 14 March. The airplane took off from Paine Field in Everett WA (USA), for a two-and-a-hal...
  • Swissport and BA conclude cargo handling agreement
    Swissport International, a provider of ground handling services active at 176 airports in 38 countries on five continents, is intensifying its collaboration with British Airways (B...
  • Novosibirsk airport taking advantage of its geographic situation
    Tolmachevo airport in Novosibirsk, the biggest city in Siberia, recently welcomed a delegation from Air China Cargo. At the end of the first day, bilateral cooperation agreements w...
  • CSAV back to Western Mediterranean with new container service
    The Chilean shipping company CSAV Norasia is cancelling its Far East-Mediterranean service (FEM) that it operates with Evergreen (Taiwan) only a few months after the sailing was in...
  • Otal calling at Rauma
    OT Africa Line is improving its coverage of North Europe by calling at Rauma on the west coast of Finland. Other ports of call in that region are Helsinki and Kotka. The servi...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • Lease sale attracts $949 million in high bids
  • Horizon Shipbuilding delivers 140 ft towboat
  • Bergen Group to build two cruise ferries for Fjord Line

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • Bellingham Port Commission awards airport construction contract
  • Port of Seattle highlighting trade partners during week
  • Cargill's Houston grain facility sees 20 accident free years
  • Parking garage set to open at Portland International Airport
  • Boeing begins testing second 747-8 freighter

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • FMC launches probe into vessel capacity
    'Fact-finding investigation' into availability of ocean vessel capacity and equipment serving US trade
  • Hyundai Heavy confirms tanker cancellations
    Yard confirms five oil tankers worth $425m have been axed
  • Report reveals high cost of Irish lights service
    Remuneration for chief executive and executive directors amounts to '729,054
  • German owners abandon hopes of state aid
    Government stresses it is not prepared to start special rescue package for shipping

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • Carriers accused of collusion
    A leading shipper group publicly alleged that container carriers are colluding on capacity at a US congressional hearing on Wednesday
  • Pirates get Tromped
    THE LATEST attempt by pirates to attack a vessel in the Indian Ocean unsurprisingly failed this morning: its target turned out to be a Dutch warship
  • Marine energy winners unveiled
    THE UK has unveiled the winning bidders for the largest-ever leasing marine energy leasing project, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Pirate suspects face prosecution
    EU NAVFOR has handed over 11 suspected pirates to authorities in the Seychelles for prosecution
  • Statoil awards contract bonanza
    NORWAY'S oil major Statoil said today it has awarded Fred Olsen Energy a $421M contract
  • Cuxhaven gains wind investment
    THE GERMAN port of Cuxhaven has sealed a multimillion-euro investment for a production and logistics facility for offshore wind turbines
  • Haiti set for terminal boost
    EARTHQUAKE recovery and long-term reconstruction in Haiti will be helped by a US-Haiti private partnership's plans to revitalise a key terminal

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • U.S. Exports of Steel Increased in January
  • Geodis Acquires Ciblex
  • YRC Glen Moore Reduces Losses
  • Thune Wants STB to Handle All Competition Issues
  • Industry Urges USDA to Ease Rules on Chilean Grapes
  • NYK Americas Rotates Top Managers
  • Senate Sends Jobs Bill to White House
  • YRC Reports $622 Million 2009 Loss
  • NY-NJ Container Traffic Fell 12 Percent in 2009
  • APL Unit Borrows $300 Million
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise 30.8 Percent
  • Fuel-based Economic Index Slips in February
  • Traffic Climbs 10 Percent, YRC Says

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • FMC to investigate carrier capacity issues
  • New capacity floods into China-Australia trade
  • MOL changes UK port call for its ARN service
  • London Gateway dredging launched
  • Seaspan: 'further deferrals quite unlikely'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • Statoil on frenzied fixture spree
    Fred Olsen Energy inks a three-year rig charter contract with Norwegian oil major worth $421m.
  • Hurricane-battered bulker in court conflict
    Pipeline player seeks millions in damages from a Greek bulker involved in Hurricane Ike incident.
  • Writedown turns TEN red
    Greek tanker owner pushed to fourth quarter loss by near $20m impairment charge.
  • You've been Tromped!
    Over-zealous Somali pirates mistakenly take on might of Royal Netherlands Navy...and lose.
  • TBS battles waiver worries
    Analyst buoys Joseph Royce-led TBS International but conveys caution during debt dilemma.
  • Topaz trumpets record profit
    Fazel Fazelbhoy-led shipowner points to "recession resilience" as full-year profit climbs by 38%.
  • TEN is selling, not buying
    Greek owner wants to shed two troublesome tankers but is resisting the temptation to buy following rate crash.
  • Boskalis voters say yes to takeover
    Dutch dredging company's shareholders overwhelmingly approve merger with salvor Smit.
  • TOO targets $85m from issue
    Teekay Offshore prices stock offer over $1 below the level of its last close.
  • Delmas under fire over wood cargo
    Green groups urge French line to halt rosewood loading in Madagascar.
  • Five tankers bite the dust
    Hyundai Heavy in Korea loses orders worth $425m, as series of nine ships for a Stamatis Molaris company becomes four.
  • TOO share sale could top $100m
    Teekay spin-off latest to turn to the capital market for cash to cut debt and fund FPSO buy.
  • Rio Tinto spy trial date set
    Sessions on stealing iron ore secrets to be behind closed doors as Chinese trial begins next week.
  • Croatia mulls bankruptcy
    Six shipbuilders could be forced under if privatisation ahead of Croatia's EU entry fails.
  • Bourbon's profit takes a hit
    French shipowner's bottom line crashes but its numbers still top analysts' forecasts.
  • Lauritzen's net cut in half
    Torben Janholt-led owner sees full-year bottom line sliced by a severe global recession and sliding rates.
  • Seadrill fixes for four years
    John Fredriksen-controlled owner wins more work from Statoil for jack-up rig West Epsilon.
  • Batista slashes back IPO
    Brazilian billionaire reduces ambitious OSX shipyard offering by 40% as investors stay cautious.
  • Second ferry for Black Sea run
    Bulgaria and Russia to add another ro-ro for Port Kavkaz service, with another two possible in 2010.
  • NOL scoops new $300m loan
    Singaporean line lands loan from Sumitomo Mitsui-led syndicate to help fund newbuilding programme.
  • STX bids to buy Daehan
    Korean shipowner looking to snap up capesize specialist compatriot yard to increase capacity.
  • HHI reduces ship dependence
    Korean shipyard group expects oil and gas equipment orders to rise 79% this year.
  • Bergen brace for Fjord Line
    Norwegian owner pens $285m ferry deal at Norwegian yard, with hulls to be built at Gdansk.
  • PNSC in hunt for bulkers
    'No Eastern Block-built ships please', says Pakastani owner as it invites offers for handymaxes.
  • You're on your own
    Germany's maritime coordinator Hans-Joachim Otto rules out special aid package for shipowners in trying times.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • Congress looks at ship capacity, U.S. fleet
  • OOCL: No chassis in Boston, Miami
  • Maersk adds third U.S.-flag tanker
  • IATA cuts airline industry loss forecast
  • Airforwarders Association honors Kelly
  • AAR picks Farmer to lead security programs
  • Retailers: Lower inventory didn't affect sales
  • ILA, Wal-Mart back Chilean grape petition
  • Kirk promotes exports to mayors
  • Truckers unhappy with N.Y.-N.J. truck plan
  • Plan to redevelop Haiti terminal
  • Iraq looks to build cargo port in Basra

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • Only half of the liners arrive on time
    Only 53 per cent of the liner vessels' port calls were in time during October to December, Drewry Shipping Consultants reports. The company that has tracked 1,600 container carriers in
  • Chemical tanker released by Somali pirates
    The chemical tanker MV Theresa VIII and its crew of 28 has been released by Somali pirates after an undisclosed ransom was delivered. The vessel was hijacked in the Somali
  • Fjord Lines orders ferry pair from Bergen
    Fjord Line has signed a contract with Bergen Group to build two new cruise ferries ' the contract value amounts to EUR 206 million. The vessels will be delivered in the
  • New president for NSA
    Thor Jørgen Guttormsen has been elected new president for the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. "I look forward to continuing the major work of managing the industry's interests in the best way
  • Number of idle container carriers falls
    The number of idle container carriers continued to slide over the last two weeks with 474 units, 1.22 million TEUs in all, recorded as idle on 15 March, according
  • Three crew members die of alcohol poisoning
    Last week, three crew members died on board a product tanker sailing through the English Channel. A French prosecutor now claims that the men, three Russian citizens, died of alcohol

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 17, 2010
  • No surprises in inventory report
    Crude prices trading higher, but on dollar weakness.
  • KPI appoints new broker and trader
    Shea Stevenson will work in New York office.
  • Chilean suppliers resume supply
    IFO grades now being offered in the market.
  • Major ports see higher numbers
    Suppliers 'only quoting for short periods due to the firming market'.
  • Expert warns of adverse knock-on effects of slow steaming
    Increased collaboration needed to increase competitiveness and curb emissions as customers look to aviation to transport goods on time.
  • Strong gains in Middle East hub
    MGO prices leap in Suez.
  • New IFO supply in Martinique
    C-Fuels America is offering low sulphur, low viscosity material.
  • Taskos records Q4 loss
    Tanker company draws some relief from bunker swaps.
  • Russian oil major offers over 1 million mt of fuel oil
    Cargoes offered on FOB basis from Nakhodka in Russian Far East.
  • Bullish prices take a toll on demand
    Supplies tightening in Tokyo Bay and the West Coast areas.
  • Titan raises $48 million to fund exchange offer
    Following the issuance of 1 billion of its shares; warns of 'substantial risk' if it fails to complete the exchange offer.
  • Aramco sells 380 cSt cargo at 'firm price level'
    Traders say cargo 'likely' to be absorbed by Fujairah's bunker market.
  • Hong Kong 180 cSt supply tight on 'oil quality problems'
    Replenishment cargo cannot be discharged due to 'specification problems'.
  • Brightoil mulls bringing bunker tankers into Singapore
    Two barges planned for deployment in April, says source close to the company.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
PORTS
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
SHIPPING
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
ASSOCIATIONS
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
TRANSPORTATION
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
ASSOCIATIONS
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
SHIPPING
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
PORTS
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
PORTS
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
SHIPYARDS
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
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.
SHIPYARDS
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder 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 ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
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%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
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
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
SHIPPING
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
PORTS
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
PORTS
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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SEAFARERS
National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
NEWS
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
PORTS
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
PORTS
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
CRUISES
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
ASSOCIATIONS
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
PORTS
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
PORTS
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
ASSOCIATIONS
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
PORTS
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
LOGISTICS
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
PORTS
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
SHIPPING
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
PORTS
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
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
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
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
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%)
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.
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
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.
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
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DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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
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
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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