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April 21, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index softens after four days of gains
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, eased on Monday in quieter trade, with brokers seeking a demand push for the bigger capesize vessels.
  • Australia expands Barrier Reef protection
    Australia will expand protection along the entire 3,000-km Great Barrier Reef after a Chinese coal carrier ran aground this month, damaging a section of the World Heritage-listed area.
  • Russia seeks new ways to export grain
    Russia, seeking new ways to export its growing stocks of grain, is considering building new terminals on Ukraine's Black Sea coast and cutting rail tariffs via its ex-Soviet neighbour to be competitive on world markets.
  • Global jet fuel demand down by 1m bpd
  • Insurers expect millions in claims by travellers
Strait Talk
  • Formidable maritime shop window
    ONE important aspect of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is - as was mentioned at some length in last week's column - the way the programme reaches out to the general public and, especially, to young people.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index softens after four days of gains
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, eased on Monday in quieter trade, with brokers seeking a demand push for the bigger capesize vessels.
  • Australia expands Barrier Reef protection
    Australia will expand protection along the entire 3,000-km Great Barrier Reef after a Chinese coal carrier ran aground this month, damaging a section of the World Heritage-listed area.
  • Russia seeks new ways to export grain
    Russia, seeking new ways to export its growing stocks of grain, is considering building new terminals on Ukraine's Black Sea coast and cutting rail tariffs via its ex-Soviet neighbour to be competitive on world markets.
  • Global jet fuel demand down by 1m bpd
  • Insurers expect millions in claims by travellers
Strait Talk
  • Formidable maritime shop window
    ONE important aspect of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) is - as was mentioned at some length in last week's column - the way the programme reaches out to the general public and, especially, to young people.

Sched Netweb site
  • PSA International 2009 profit falls 6.1pc on trade contraction
  • Asian shipowners lament new range of global restrictions
  • Port of Savannah leads recovery pack, dredging becomes vital
  • Damco opens contract logistics facility in Hong Kong
  • Transnet commences dredging to 18 metres at Durban
  • DHL foresees rising demand for north Asia-Mideast trade
  • NYK ships quake relief boom trucks free to Chile
  • New eruption spreads more ash, but pressure's on to fly anyway
  • Out of the woods: HK airport cargo up 30pc in March
  • Reliance buys between 26pc and 49.9pc of Deccan 360
  • China Southern seeks partners to facility expansion
  • HNA Group buys 60pc stake in local express company

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic Index climbs for 4th day
  • Onion exports break through high MEP barrier
  • ABGKCTL gets familiar with Rajasthan trade
  • 11th Plan capacity addition target may prove elusive for Major Ports
  • MbPT hikes penalty-free storage period of iron, s teel imports
  • 10 private logistics parks to sprout along freight corridor
  • NCHAA holds 11th AGM, elects office-bearers
  • Rlys narrowly misses freight revenue target for 2009-10
  • RBI acts to tame inflation & sustain growth momentum

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 19, 2010
  • Groupe Eurotunnel successfully completes trials to implement new fire safety measures
    Groupe Eurotunnel has taken a significant step towards the implementation of new SAFE stations (fire-fighting stations) in the Channel Tunnel designed to combat fires using de...
  • Kuehne + Nagel reports Q1 gain
    The global transport and logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel, based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), has returned to a growth trajectory. The turnover in the first quarter of this year...
  • Geodis Wilson opens subsidiary near Frankfurt
    The global freight management specialist Geodis Wilson celebrated the opening of a new facility in Kelsterbach (Germany) with customers on 19 April. The move from M'rfelden to...
  • Ran Logistics opens branch office in Bursa
    Ran Logistics (Ran Lojistik Hizmetleri AS), a logistics service provider based in Turkey that has been traded on the stock exchange since October last year, recently opened it...
  • Volcanic ash ignites discussion
    The aviation industry is hotly debating the validity of imposing widespread flight bans as much of the air space over Europe remains closed due to volcanic ash. Thousands of flight...
  • Vladivostok Air volumes much higher
    Vladivostok Air, which bills itself as the largest carrier in Russia's Far East, reported cargo volumes of 94.8 million tkm in Q1/2010, a 44.4% jump over the same period ...
  • Volcanic eruption boosts ferry traffic
    Air transportation has been severely disrupted by the closure of the airspace of most Northern and Western European countries, due to the fallout of ash from the volcanic erup...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Bunker suppliers seek arrest of AHL Shipping vessels

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Hamburg Süd snubs banks for bailing out rivals
    German line cuts business with banks that played role in rescuing rivals such as CSAV
  • Euronav returns to profit as VLCC rates strengthen
    Tanker owner reports first quarter profits of $22.4m
  • Navios Acquisition sets date to vote on tanker deals
    May 25 picked to vote on company's proposed acquisitions to become a fully-fledged trading tanker company
  • Crude Carriers swoops for suezmax pair
    Company steps in to buy tankers that were headed for Alma Maritime
  • Tsakos close to sealing $620m drillship deal
    Group manages to secure $200m discount after talks with South Korean yard

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Hamburg Süd boosts volume
    HAMBURG Süd said today soaring imports for South America have elevated its container carryings to pre-recession levels
  • Bulker to be towed to Gladstone
    THE BULKER Shen Neng 1 was so damaged by its Great Barrier Reef grounding that some coal must be unloaded in Gladstone before towing it to Asia for repair, Australian authorities have found
  • Ash disrupts our deliveries
    DISRUPTION of flights because of ash clouds from Iceland's volcanic eruption is also disrupting deliveries of IHS Fairplay's magazines
  • India halts cotton exports
    INDIA has reportedly suspended exports of raw cotton to boost domestic supplies and rein in prices
  • Indonesia to import more oil
    INDONESIA'S Pertamina said it plans to raise imports of light crude from Saudi Aramco in 2010 by 200,000 barrels per day, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Panama briber gets 87 months
    VIRGINIA businessman Charles Jumet has received a record prison sentence for bribing Panama's president and maritime officials in the late 1990s

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Heartland Express Profit Drops 15.9 Percent
  • S&P Boosts Outlook for CSX
  • Amtrak Trains Test Biodiesel
  • Halifax Container Throughput Climbs 41.4 Percent
  • 747-8F Testing Moves to Southern California
  • Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen Line Hike India Rates
  • Amtrak Seeks Revolutionary Transport Bill
  • Air Charter Demand Expands Dramatically
  • Charleston Volume Soars 24 Percent
  • FMC Warns of Email Scam
  • Customs Establishes ACE Business Office
  • Europe's Top Three Cargo Airports Open
  • FedEx Resumes Europe Express Flights
  • CMA CGM Takes Delivery of New Ship
  • Hamburg Sud Posts 2009 Loss
  • Clean-Trucks Court Case Begins in California
  • Panalpina Shifts Cargolux Freighter to Spain

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • FMC lowers deregulation expectations
  • CMA CGM takes delivery of new vessel
  • Drewry forecasts greater trade growth
  • No-fly restrictions ease in Europe
  • 'Crew fatigue' key issue in Shen Neng 1 grounding

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Canadian ore to the rescue
    Analyst says bulker rates could surge this summer as China imports quality iron ore from the 'great Northern territory'.
  • Euronav emerges on top
    Euronext-listed Belgian tanker owner posts a profit in the first quarter as it rides the wave of increased oil demand in the Far East.
  • Aussies charter Diamond rig
    NYSE-listed Diamond Offshore Drilling bags contract for an LNG drilling project off Australian coast.
  • Germans demand dispute dollars
    Beluga Chartering takes US cargo company to court over contract breach stemming from South American sugar spat.
  • Crude Carriers' two step
    Evangelos Marinakis increases loan facility as he pays $132m for a Tango and Waltz.
  • Gladstone return for Shen Neng 1
    Reef-spill Chinese panamax to head back to Australian coal port for discharge before repairs.
  • Great boasts record quarter
    Indian offshore owner books highest ever quarterly profit, but full-year bottom line takes a tumble.
  • USCG in laker crew rescue
    Crew member of Canadian bulker flown to hospital after medical emergency in Lake Huron.
  • Billionaire Kuehne rejected
    German travel group TUI spurns offer to sell off a further chunk of container line Hapag-Lloyd.
  • FSL back on the horse
    Singapore-listed trust is closing in on its first acquisition since the start of the financial crisis despite lower Q1 profit.
  • KLC wins capesize contract
    Korean owner takes delivery of new Daewoo-built bulker to service 15-year coal deal with domestic power company.
  • NSCSA feels tanker pain
    Saudi Arabian VLCC and chemical tanker player sees first quarter profit fall 14% on weaker demand.
  • Taiwan Nav cut in half
    Taiwanese bulker owner follows compatriot U-Ming in posting big drop in 2009 profit.
  • Volcanic ash chokes sea pollution chat
    Meetings about maritime pollution at IMO and the IOPC Funds are postponed as a result of flight disruption.
  • Japan detains 14 vessels
    Safety checks result in detention for Wieczorek bulker and Hachiuma Steamship ro-ro, among others.
  • Somme battle erupts
    Hijacking attempt up in the air as pirates blow their top and mistakenly attack French warship.
  • U-Ming profit a lot less bulky
    Taiwanese bulker owner posts big fall in annual earnings as revenues are slashed.
  • Baltic must wait for bulker pair
    Port congestion holds up arrival of two Baltic Trading supramaxes until mid-May.
  • Tanker asset values on fire
    Five year-old VLCC price tag up $2.5m in a week, but this could still be too low, analysts say.
  • Pirates threaten Indian coast
    Authorities warn that ships may come under attack as far east as India and the Maldives.
  • Tangshan gets IPO nod
    China's Tangshan Port Group wins approval to seek listing in Shanghai in possible $147m float.
  • Shanghai grows profit again
    Chinese port posts first-quarter earnings rise as volumes increase.
  • Volcano update: papers on the move
    TradeWinds makes its way to some readers in Europe but delivery disruption continues worldwide.
  • Russian ship held over spill
    Volgotanker vessel detained in Batumi, Georgia, after alleged oil leak.
  • Teekay in Brazilian push
    CEO Bjorn Moller says tanker giant is considering Brazilian newbuildings as part of a plan to bolster its presence in the country.
  • Laker Cuyahoga refloated in Canada
    Veteran Great Lakes bulker free after grounding on sandbar in Canada.
  • Fesco mulls fundraising drive
    Russian containership owner could sell up to $150m of treasury shares to overseas investors.
  • Modest rise at Indian ports
    Nation's twelve major ports saw traffic grow by 5.7% year-on-year, says latest data from Citi.
  • Celebrity to the rescue
    Cruise line delays launch for latest cruise ship to help repatriate British tourists stuck in Spain.
  • Maritime Week set to suffer
    Singapore's show piece maritime week looks to be shipping's biggest loser from volcanic ash troubles.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • ComPair: Q1 U.S. export capacity rose moderately
  • Drewry: Caution about container recovery
  • Hamburg Süd volume, revenue slide in 2009
  • Hope, lack of clarity surround ash cloud
  • U.K. forwarders: Air backlog will take time to clear
  • AirBridgeCargo starts Sweden/Moscow service
  • House members call for end to NAFTA trucking provision
  • DB Schenker to expand European land network
  • Ex-Im Bank doubles export loans
  • FM suit flames wood vs. plastic pallet debate

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Norwegian owners seek state guarantees
    Norwegian Giek, Garanti-instituttet for eksportkreditt, reports a substantial increase in guarantee applications from Norwegian companies, up from NOK 48 billion in 2008 to NOK 64 billion in 2009. "We
  • Norden buys product tanker duo
    Danish Dampskibsselskabet Norden hass purchased two 25,382 GT handysize product tankers, the FD Nord Fast, built in 2008, and the FD Nord Farer, built in 2005. The purchase price of
  • Royal Navy assists stranded travellers
    The British government has vowed to help repatriate British travellers stranded as a consequences of the volcanic ash cloud in the atmosphere. The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has asked the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 20, 2010
  • Bunkers International in Malta joint venture
    New gasoil supply options as company expands offerings.
  • Prices lack direction across Europe
    NYMEX showing gains of more than $1.50 in early trading.
  • Mixed price movements in Fujairah
    Ample avails of 380 cSt material in Fujairah.
  • Partnership on 'groundbreaking' engine development
    W'rtsil' and ABB Turbo Systems working together on new engine design that cuts fuel consumption and engine emissions.
  • Container sector recovery still in doubt
    Drewry Shipping Consultants says relationships between carriers and shippers have never been so fractious.
  • Shipowners save with cold ironing in Sweden
    Government issuing tax break for vessels cold ironing at local ports.
  • General rise in IFO prices, demand mixed
    Tightening avails of certain bunker grades reported across most key Asian ports.
  • Vopak Horizon Fujairah to expand terminal storage capacity by 40%
    Plans to construct 20 new tanks by the first quarter of 2012.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan turns physical in Ningbo
    Eyes further expansion to several more Chinese ports.
  • A Leap Forward in Analysis
    Bunkerworld launches new, comprehensive bunker price analysis tools.
  • Bunkering 'will not' be affected by fee hike
    Philippine supplier says the expected service fee hike in Manila North Harbour will only affect domestic vessels.

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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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