BRIEFS

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17 December 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

November 22, 2010

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*Shipping News* TSA seeks US$400 per 40-foot box rate hike on Asia-US route AP Moeller Maersk, the world's largest container line, and 14 other shipping companies agreed to seek rate increases of US$400 per 40-foot box on Asia-US west coast routes next year as the rebounding global economy revives cargo demand. Pirates undeterred by trials Ten Somali men go on trial for piracy today in this maritime city, the first such case in Germany in some 400 years.

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TSA's US west coast rate up US$400 per FEU in May Shanghai port acquires 25pc shares of Zeebrugge port US west coast regains transact market share, intermodal booms Jiangsu toy exports increase 27.8pc in first 10 months ECU Line Poland starts direct Warsaw-Far East LCL service Kerry Logistics opens product consolidation centre in HK Hapag-Lloyd trims Atlantic sailings in slack mid-December NOL chief sees tight capacity, container shortage ahead TSA seeks 24-hour advance air cargo manifest notice ANA September cargo up 32.6pc - 13 months of growth ICAO piles on 'complementary' level of cargo security

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Chinese, Indian cos seen driving tanker activity Dry bulk sector may be under pressure in 2011 GAC makes it possible for AT&T Williams to claim pole position at Sao Paulo River-sea shipping rules revised Synergetics commences new coastal box transportation service India, Canada set to ink investment protection pact India, UK aim at $24-bn trade Iran province seeks better trade ties US, Russia & France keen on tie-up for N-gadget building New Bill proposes to clear cargo brought to Port within 30 days Port of Savannah becomes gateway for India's ex-im trade Tuticorin Port breaks 2-year-old record in limestone unloading Rlys freight revenue rises by 8.39 pc in Oct. 18 SEZ developers get more time; 6 others quit Curbs on onion exports likely India on threshold of food processing revolution-Sahay Indian household savings to touch $5 trillion by 2020 Spices exports rise by 8.1 pc in H1 Textile Ministry seeks more funds under TUFS Free market may not lead to successful economy: Report IEA wants fossil fuel sops to go Rakesh Mohan named Chairman of infrastructure financing panel

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Basel logistics cluster enters third phase The Basel logistics cluster, which was launched one year ago with a study of the logistics industry in Basel (Switzerland) by St Gallen university's chair for logistics management,... Austrian post office increases profits but loses sales In the first nine months of the 2010 financial year the Austrian state-owned postal service provider 'sterreichische Post's sales declined by 0.6% vis-'-vis the like-for-like perio... DHL expanding in Malaysia DHL has expanded the freight management operations of its Global Forwarding arm in Penang (Malaysia), in order to provide customers with value-added services in one of the country'... More than 500 seafarers still held by pirates The world's independent tanker owners, Intertanko and its members are pleased that Paul and Rachel Chandler have been freed from captivity after more than a year of being held by S... New company offers maritime security project support The maritime security expert Nick Davis has set up Security Boat Services (SBS), to provide capability and asset enhancement through the supply of suitable security vessels, profes... Port of Oakland and CMHI in China perishables export agreement The port of Oakland and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) entered into an agreement to market and develop supply chain solutions for US exports, particularly agricultur... Allan Geert Nielsen of Geodis wins Danish transport industry award Denmark's leading freight and logistics companies and their customers have recognised Geodis Wilson's Danish managing director Allan Geert Nielsen for his innovative approach to th...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Aluminum Chambered Boats ceases operations Survey sees crew costs set to rise

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Portland City Council eyes new ideas for River Plan Transportation Department sees St. Lawrence Seaway grain export gains Pinella, Bethel receive Admiral of the Ocean Sea honors British Columbia cruise season brings big dollars to local economy Weekly rail freight totals continue to show increases

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
German banks urge shipping company revamp Mergers are needed to establish larger and more creditworthy structures to attract financing from the country's shipping banks V for victory: Global recovery shaping up Retreat by banks cuts owners' finance options KG model remains in deep water but cannot be written off Bouchard agrees $7m payoff in oil spill case Additional fine to settle civil lawsuit brought by US government involving Buzzards... A costly environment for owners Seroja, Chinese partner to acquire two 80,000 dwt bulkers at $33.1m each China's Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard will build vessels for delivery end of 2011 Grand China Logistics harbours stratospheric... Ezra Holidings to invest $130m on four platform supply vessels Company lands $51m worth of new charters for six offshore support units Gas business shows signs of a revival in...

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
APM raises €500M with bonds AP MØLLER-Maersk has sold €500M ($683M) in seven-year bonds in another effort to raise funds, it told Fairplay today Safe Bulkers fattens orderbook NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers today announced yet another Kamsarmax newbuilding contract, bringing its orderbook to eight Irish shipping dodging storm IRISH shipping hit back today at fear that the national banking crisis has closed it for business Cruise crew allowed home UKRAINE said today crew members stuck on an arrested cruise ship in Venice since mid-October would finally be allowed to go home next week Storm damages Brazil port BRAZIL'S Vale said today storm damaged will disrupt shipping operations at its Praia Mole terminal near Vitoria Marseilles clears ship backlog MARSEILLES said it will unload today the last of the 78 tankers that were held up by the strike at its Fos and Lavera oil terminals Europe takes US distillates THE US has been shipping extra middle distillates to Europe in recent weeks to compensate for shortfalls caused by French strikes, BoA Merrill Lynch said today Pirates shoot at box ship 15 rescued from sinking Sungas to add three VLGCs Saga plans share sale Havila considering bond issue Good fixing helps VLCC rates Bulker pays bail to leave Brest Russian poultry carve-up seen

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Pirates Attack COSCO Cargo Ship Trans-Pacific Carriers Set $400 Base Rate Increase The ILA's Daggett on Waterfront Commission, Port Worker Pay at NY-NJ (Video) Di Nucci on Shipper Compliance with 10+2 Security Regulations (Video) Judge OKs Philadelphia Dredging Jacobs on DHL's Forecast for Global Trade, Ocean Shipping (Video) UPS Sells Technology Subsidiary Freights, Amtrak Share DOT Train-Control Grants Dorgan, Rockefeller Push for FAA Reauthorization Asia Looks Within Demurrage and Detention - Charges on Exported Containers Efficiency Through Flexibility Shipping Free Napolitano Calls Full Air Cargo Screening Impractical US Railroads Add Few Workers in October Boskalis Hikes Earnings Forecast NY-NJ Terminals to Close Thanksgiving Day SCI to Launch India-Africa Service Towne Air Freight Acquired HBI Freight

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Will and Kate show hijacks centre stage from Somali pirates If not for the announcement this week of the forthcoming wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton taking copious columns in broadsheet and tabloid newspapers - not to mention reel-to-reel 24/7 coverage on television channels - the arrival back in the UK of the gaunt-looking Paul and Rachel Chandler, the British 'yacht couple' released by Somali pirates at the weekend, would have continued to focus minds on the growing piracy crisis. Ireland's headwinds to batter ICG? Hapag-Lloyd calls time on transatlantic shuttle Savannah harbour deepening on track OECD: Growth picking up steam but recovery uneven APM T pushes CES

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
U-Sea Bulk sinks to loss Fearful freight forecasts proven accurate as Ultragas-controlled bulker owner sees third quarter profit plummet by 212%. Safe takes kamsarmax sister New York-listed owner pays out $34m for a new bulker at Zhejiang Ouhua in China. Cosco ship escapes pirates Chinese vessel and German boxship both avoid hijacking large distances from Somali coast. ACL shares hit the shelf Michael Ryan-led tug and barge owner paves the way for $108m share sale amid Platinum Equity takeover. Quotes of the week Gard's Andresen is eyeing the heavyweight division while Norden's Mortensen comes out of his shell. Stolt-Nielsen springs buyback Norwegian tanker titan on the brink of repurchasing $50m worth of shares. Maersk ship bashes ferry in UK PSV Maersk Finder leaves "deep gouge marks" in NorthLink's Hrossey in Aberdeen collision. New5 in Numb3rs NYK plots bulker binge while a Jinhui bulker gets grabbed by Greeks in Singapore. CSDC turns to China Shipping for cash Hong Kong-listed owner scores $150m loan from parent, claiming bank loans are harder to come by in China. Spill sparks Seacor payday New York-listed offshore owner dips into cash stockpile to help shareholders see silver lining in Deepwater Horizon disaster Sincere earnings still slipping Taiwanese bulker owner sees profit slump in first nine months as costs rise and investment income falls. AP Moller-Maersk back for more Danish group looks to take its fundraising from the bond market past $2.5bn as it lines up its third play in a year. Unsigned COA still a valid agreement Court rules that dispute over four voyage coal charter should be resolved by arbitration. Gydnia yard auction cancelled Lack of interest in Polish shipbuilder's "movable assets" prompts scrapping of latest sell-off. Laid-up Danish trio sold on Two veteran cargoships heading for Haiti, while another will carry cows in Persian Gulf. UK 'to feel piracy heat' Government 'not taking Somali pirates seriously enough' as hijackings threaten gas prices. Stolt bags Gulf Marine VLGC trio Ghassan Ghandour-connected vehicle sells LPG carriers to Stolt-Nielsen Gas and grabs share slice. Three bidders in for Kraljevica Croatian government receives trio of bids for state-owned shipyard Kraljevica. Bulls run amok on Irish ferry Chaos erupts on Norman Voyager as truck tips over in bad weather, freeing 71 cattle and killing four. Saevik sells Tomrefjord shipyard Per Saevik's Havyard Group has offloaded one of its two yards to a management team led by his brother Oyvind. Blystad eyes quick cash grab Arne Blystad-founded Saga Tankers mulls 'one day only' private placement to raise under $10m. Electric car caused ferry fire Charging of vehicle blamed for blaze on DFDS vessel Pearl of Scandinavia. SCI confirms five more orders Indian owner goes to China for two VLCCs and three containerships at around $500m. Vinashin to focus on yards Restructure of debt-ridden Vietnamese group to centre on shipbuilding after disastrous diversification. Seroja seals Indo coal deal Indonesian-owned commodities shipper wins domestic coal shipment contract worth $150m. CSAV numbers head lower Rates per teu and container volumes look to have peaked at Chilean liner operator latest figures show. Japan orders slide back Number of newbuilding deals ease off after four consecutive months of 1mgt order hauls. Chinese bulker bailed after spill China Shipping Guangzhou pays EUR 500,000 after slick spotted by French plane off Brittany. JDC wins Sri Lanka drill gig Japanese Drilling Company wins deal to drill up to five wells for Cairn India offshore Sri Lanka.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Hapag-Lloyd to suspend N.Y./Antwerp shuttle Bills direct screening for all-cargo planes ASL completes takeover of Safair Blank fills in as Commerce deputy secretary ILA, Waterfront Commission spar at hearing

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Svitzer prepares to leave Swedish flagg Svitzer is preparing to re-flagg their Swedish flagged tugboats. "We have told our employees and the unions about our intentions. We want an open process", says Torsten Holst Pedersen Capsized tug refloated ' Captain still missing The tug Fairplay-22 that capsized in Rotterdam has been refloated. A search team tried to locate the still missing Captain inside the tug, but was not successful. The tug Ulstein received order for two Polarcus ships Dubai-based, Oslo-listed seismic vessel operator Polarcus has ordered two new seismic vessels of the SX134 type at Ulstein Verft. The yard has designed and built several seismic vessels EMSA hires new response vessel The European Maritime Safety Agency, EMSA, has signed a new contract to provide pollution response by using the Cyprus-based tanker Alexandria. "The newly contracted vessel considerably strengthens EMSA's oil Criminal investigation completed in Arctic Sea case The Russian Prosecutor General has completed the indictment against six men, all ethnic Russians but four living in Latvia and two in Estonia, accused of the hijacking of Arctic Sea 2010 ' ice-fee free year in Danish waters Danish Minister of Defence Gitte Lillelund Bech has decided to remove the annual ice fee for sailing in Danish waters in 2010. The fee is around DKK 10 million, which

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Markets end week with mixed prices Crude lowers as China tightens its monetary policy. EMSA adds tanker to oil spill response fleet Newly-contracted vessel 'considerably strengthens EMSA's oil-spill response coverage of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea' New European maritime venture to include bunkering services Bunker barges included in new marine services partnership. American Marine Group faces fine following spill Virginia state regulators find insufficient preventative and cleanup materials to fully remediate discharge. BC Ferries announces Q2 results Canadian ferry company records decline in earnings, and passenger traffic. Bunker barge deployed in Maputo ABS strengthens its operations in Mozambique. Fujairah bunker market strengthens Durban deliveries available for supply up to and including November 30 to December 3. Rotterdam bunker market firms IFO bunker prices in Hamburg falling. LNG to become 'dominant fuel' for global fleet Environmental pressures mean LNG is 'only realistic option', says Det Norske Veritas. Bunkering restarts after 10-month break South Korean ports of Daesan, Taean and Tangjin to resume supplies under tighter regulations. Carbon regulations will accelerate drive to nuclear fuel Charging for CO2 emissions will push ship operators away from fossil fuels, says maritime consultant. Chemoil announces changes in board of directors Promotes Peter Meade to lead independent director while adding Steven Simpson to board. Bunker prices lack direction as week closes Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say. Bunker operations in Colombo 'back to normal' after spill Local authorities now more strict with bunker operations, says supplier. Dan-Bunkering expands Shanghai office New marketing executive joins Shanghai team from October 2010. Funding partners under review for Kochi bunkering project Five companies shortlisted to provide financing details to port authority. Sinopec Zhoushan targets two million mt bunker sales in 2011 Plans to expand operations to Qingdao, Shenzhen and Fuzhou by early 2011.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

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

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

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

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.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

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

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

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

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

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

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

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

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

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

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

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

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