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November 23, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Germany holds first piracy trial in 400 years
    Ten alleged Somali pirates went on trial in Germany yesterday facing 15 years in prison, but industry players believe that the case would do little to make the waters off the Horn of Africa any safer.
  • Pirates board tanker off Nigeria
    Pirates yesterday attacked a Russian-owned oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria but left the vessel without causing significant damage, the company said.
  • Risk of Al-Qaeda attacks in Strait of Hormuz
    A Japanese oil tanker damaged in July near the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane was attacked by an Al-Qaeda linked group that could carry out more such attacks in the area, according to the US Department of Transport.
  • Researchers drill for secrets under Dead Sea

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk's APMT eyes Asian secondary ports for development
  • TSA forecasts Pacific trade to rise 6 to 9pc in 2011
  • Waterway use would ease traffic jams: Shanghai Shipping Exchange
  • Jiangsu container makers' exports surge 500pc in 10 months
  • Brisbane Port's CEO is dumped by its new private owners
  • Rotterdam Port to offer 3pc recovery rebate in 2011
  • Kuehne + Nagel sets 2011 as China focus year
  • Rising NSW Botany Bay volumes hit by truck congestion
  • Air China installs Boeing's health management system on 737s
  • United Airlines to start Washington to Lagos, Nigeria service
  • ASL Aviation Group completes take-over of Safair

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Maritime inspectors learn about 'fourth pillar' at ilo workshop
  • Acquisitions, JVs in shipping sector to pick up in 2011: survey
  • Brisbane port sold to Q-Port Holdings
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl service to West Coast of South America
  • Cosco introduces South-East Asia service from Nansha
  • DB SCHENKER Logistics celebrates 40 years in Singapore
  • DHL sharpens focus on rising India-Africa trade
  • Forwarders want China to ban carrier 'discussion pacts
  • Hapag-Lloyd to suspend AES service
  • MAERSK LINE hikes Far East-East Coast South America rate
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
  • Ningbo box volume up record 31 pc to 11.2 million TEUs
  • Pacific Basin bullish on bulk shipping
  • Qingdao box throughput surpasses 10 m TEUs
  • RCL back in black, registers third quarter profit
  • Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China
  • Seatech Shipping discharges massive, state-of-art cranes for Krishnapatnam Port
  • Teras BBCsails US flag vessel
  • Tianjin launches direct sea-rail intermodal service to Xian
  • Zim now ranked among Top Ten carriers worldwide in schedule reliability
  • Antwerp Port Authority subsidiary wins People Development Award
  • Canadian Minister visits JN Port
  • CoPT extends concession to main line boxships for another 6 months
  • Marg Karaikal port to handle urea
  • MoS against Plan panel proposal to free 15 pc MbPT land for non-port activity
  • N. European ports register 10.8 pc box volume growth
  • Rathi thanks Vasan for Port Officers' pay revision
  • Direct flights to Manila from March
  • UAE largest trading partner of India-report
  • Doha deadlock prompts nations to consider FTAs

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
  • DB Schenker marks 50th year of business in Argentina
    The German service provider DB Schenker has been active in Argentina for fifty years and has grown from being a receiving agent for air and ocean freight to one of the leading prov...
  • Cemil Logistics investing in own logistics warehouse in Italy
    The Turkish logistics company Cemil Lojistik has announced that it will open its own facility, which will include a logistics and handling warehouse, in Italy next January. Over an...
  • Leo Global Logistics: batching plant from Thailand to Maldives
    Leo Global Logistics Co. Ltd., a member company of the heavylift cooperation WWPC (Worldwide Project Consortium) in Thailand, successfully delivered nine units of a concrete batchi...
  • ICAO strengthens air cargo security measures
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted more stringent air cargo security standards, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the overall security of air ...
  • MOL starts Vietnam tugboat business
    The Japanese shipping company MOL recently established a joint tugboat venture with two local companies in Vietnam. The new entity will offer safe, high-quality support services wi...
  • Successful alliance between TFG and Ennshafen
    TFG Transfracht and Ennshafen, an inland port in Austria, recently celebrated their first successful joint business year in Enns. TFG has been working as a logistics firm in the Au...
  • André Toet to leave the Port of Rotterdam authority
    André Toet, who has been chief operating officer (COO) of the Port of Rotterdam authority since January 2008, will resign as of 1January 2011. Toet is leaving because the port's su...
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces winter programme for AES service
    The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is implementing an extended winter programme for its AES Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES service) and suspending the AES until the expected ma...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Landrieu to put new pressure on Salazar
  • Spanish Treasury using PSC as revenue raiser?
  • Salazar meets with shallow water drillers
  • OSX Brasil buys Vela VLCC's for FPSO conversion
  • Ezra to add four PSV's to fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA member carriers eye new contract program
  • Port of Everett offices moving to new location
  • New Portland Airport system eases flow of holiday baggage
  • Foss Maritime vessels earn environmental honors
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition closes follow-on public offering

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • ICS in bid to take over UK ports clearance
    Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in renewed push to outsource vessel clearance
  • ICS welcomes climate change funding plan
  • ICS warns over UN solutions to emissions
  • ICS calls for reassessment of emissions trading
  • Ridgebury Tankers files revised prospectus
    Further details added of $100m DVB bank loan
  • Harsh market realities dispel IPO chatter
  • Lloyd's settles dispute with ousted arbitrators
    Insurer agrees payment of over £1m to Belinda Bucknall QC and John Reeder QC
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
  • Grand China buys Euronav VLCC
    Second ship for Grand China in four months
  • Greek foray into box market is no mere fad

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Pirates shoot Russian seafarer
    A SEAFARER has been shot in an attack on a Russian product tanker off Nigeria, the ship's owner said today
  • ITF targets UAE owners
    THE ITF today described the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries as "exploitative" in their treatment of seafarers
  • BC natives approve terminal
    AN LNG liquefaction terminal scheme worth $3Bn in British Columbia has moved closer to construction with approval by a native group
  • US LNG export plan grows
    FREEPORT LNG has emerged as the second US terminal to pursue export liquefaction in response to the country's waning import demand
  • Turtle tactics go only so far
    CITADELS for waiting out pirates are today a hot topic in shipping, but the Marshall Islands Registry sounded a few cautionary notes about their use on ships
  • China escorts ship after attack
    CHINA has reportedly sent three warships to protect a Chinese cargo ship after it was attacked by pirates
  • Seychelles-Tanzania link awarded
    ALCATEL-Lucent has been awarded a contract worth more than $30M by Seychelles Cable System to build the Seychelles East Africa System seafloor cable, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Denmark to privatise icebreakers
  • Nigeria force majeure declared
  • Pirates board Frontline tanker
  • Eimskip exceeds forecast
  • Maersk resolves Argos dispute
  • Port surge seen for Brazil
  • India plans cabotage changes
  • India ruling buoys Capesizes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • DOE Loan Backs Natural-Gas Van
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $22.6 Billion
  • Senators Propose Reauthorization of Emissions Law
  • USPS Labor Talks at the Brink
  • Marad to Fund Anti-Invasive Species Program
  • Mumbai Port, Users Clash Over Collision Charges
  • Economists Forecast 2.7 Percent GDP Growth
  • Shippers Face CSA 2010 Uncertainty After Changes
  • European Trade to Grow in 2011, Despite Austerity
  • APL Logistics Starts Cambodia-Vietnam Truck Service
  • Maersk Settles Shipper Suit Over Rates
  • Equipment Suppliers Get Back on Track
  • Looking Beyond Due Diligence
  • A Buyer's, and Seller's, Market
  • Shipping's Uncertainty Principle
  • Digging Deeper on Dumping
  • Commission Weathers Attacks
  • Waterfront Commission Turns Up the Heat
  • Fast Forward to the Peak
  • Trucking's Chemical Reaction
  • Ticket to Ride
  • FDA Goes to the Source - Slowly
  • A 24-Hour Nightmare
  • Transforming Pacific
  • Capacity Constraints, Take Two

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Oversupply situation in China's terminals 'improving'
  • ESC re-opens debate on grey boxes
  • Celtic Tiger: R.I.P.
  • China fights to curb inflation
  • CSAV volume & rates dip post peak

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Euronav confirms VLCC sale
    Brussels-listed owner books $22.1m gain following the departure of a 1990s built tanker.
  • Globus plots Nasdaq pilgrimage
    Greek bulker owner turns to Times Square as it tables six million shares ahead of US listing.
  • Odfjell inks scrap deal
    Chemical carrier heads to beaches of Bangladesh as Norwegian owner continues to clear out tonnage, brokers say.
  • Chemoil eyes Oceanconnect
    Singapore-listed bunker supplier says Michael Bandy will relinquish top seat upon acquisition of US energy trader.
  • CSDC flexes newbuild muscles
    Chinese giant adds to big bulker orderbook with capesize quartet at Shanghai Jiangnan.
  • GTB Invest cuts Iranian anchor
    Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner looks to shed Iranian assets as it chases cash for acquisitions.
  • Jensen 'alarmed' at pirate threat
    Frontline Management CEO Jens Martin Jensen relieved after 'very long night' as pirates board Front Alfa.
  • Ezra plots PSV push
    Lionel Lee-led offshore owner plans to spend $130m on four new platform supply vessels.
  • TTA chairman Chandratat dies
    Thai bulker owner in mourning following the loss of chairman who reshaped the company.
  • Vallianz lines up $22m cash grab
    Raymond Goh-led offshore owner plans a private placement to pay for new ships.
  • Pirates fail in Frontline hit
    John Fredriksen-owned suezmax Front Alfa attacked by pirates in Gulf of Aden but citadel prevents hijacking.
  • Wagenborg vessel refloated
    Dutch-flagged cargoship Lotus develops leak in forepeak after going aground off Norway.
  • PDZ Holdings makes strong start
    Malaysian containership owner's profit rebounds in first quarter as volumes soar.
  • Euronav sells spot trading VLCC
    Belgian owner said to have sold the Pacific Lagoon with Grand China Tankers touted as a buyer.
  • Gregorio Oca dies
    Chairman of Philippines' biggest seafarers union Amosup passes away a week short of his 84th birthday.
  • Eimskip exceeds its expectations
    Icelandic container line continues comeback with solid profit in first nine months.
  • BC Ferries hammered by costs
    Losses ahead for Canadian owner as second quarter expenses rise and revenues fall.
  • Novoship tanker attacked
    Crewman of Russian's NS Spirit shot and others hurt after armed pirates board tanker off Nigeria.
  • Cosco evades pirates again
    Chinese ship Tai An Kou survives assault as German owner also has second lucky escape in a few days.
  • Struggling Vinashin clears debt plan
    Vietnamese government approves over-stretched shipbuilder's bid to reduce borrowings by 38% by 2013.
  • Sovcomflot in LR1 link with Glencore
    Newly delivered products carrier launches Russian shipowner's joint venture with trader.
  • M Star attackers confirmed
    US authorities say Abullah Azzam Brigades (AAB) was behind the attack on MOL VLCC.
  • TSA aims for $400 box rise
    Group of 14 transatlantic container lines seeking rate hike from Asia to the US as exports grow.
  • Seroja snaps up bulker duo
    Indonesian commodities shipper teams with China's Zhushui Energy to buy Kamsarmaxes.
  • Navy's the colour for Boustead
    Malaysian shipbuilder has large naval contracts to thank in third quarter as delays gnaw at bigger sales.
  • OSX buys Vela VLCC pair
    Brazilian offshore company emerges as buyer of single-hull tankers for conversion into FPSOs.
  • Bulker burns off Manila Bay
    Indonesian-flagged Mara suffers fire in engine room, but no injuries reported.
  • Truck fire hits Scandlines ferry
    Blaze breaks out on car deck of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at Rostock, Germany.
  • S&P to hit $20bn in 2010
    Sales in the secondhand markets are set to be 60% up on last year, predicts BIMCO analyst.
  • TTA takes Viet port stake
    Thailand's Thoresen Thai Agencies takes a 20% stake in South Vietnam's largest dry cargo port.
  • Energy Searcher cut short
    John Fredriksen drillship looking for new work after Vietnamese opt to pass on charter extension.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • TSA looks for rate increases in spring
  • ESC: Time to reconsider 'gray box' concept
  • MSC updates Mumbai collision situation
  • LAN added five freighters to cargo fleet
  • HTA: Not enough moves for SoCal harbor truckers
  • St. Lawrence Seaway's 2010 grain exports surge
  • MarAd studies Great Lakes U.S.-flag investment
  • APU logistics program mirrors online trend
  • CBP offers Caribbean trade facilitation insights
  • GOP senators qualify earmark ban to support ports
  • Judge refuses to block Philadelphia dredging
  • IHNC lock repairs to affect navigation

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Tärntank reflags tanker to Danish flag
    Tärntank Rederi AB has transferred the Norwegian flagged tanker Tarnbris to Danish flag (DIS). Her new port of registry is Skagen. Next spring the sister vessel Tarnsjo (ex T'rnsj') will
  • Increasing operating costs for owners
    Vessel operating costs are expected to rise by 3.2 per cent in 2010 and by 3.5 per cent in 2011, according to a survey from the international accountant
  • Spanish warship leaves waters off Somalia
    The Spanish warship Galicia has ended its engagement in EU Navfor Somalia after 82 days of counter-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Somali Basin. The warship has

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • Bunker markets fall across key hubs
    Suppliers in Durban say deliveries available up to and including December 3-12.
  • Bunker prices soften in Rotterdam
    Good volumes and strong buying interest in Gibraltar.
  • Industry still in shock about 'surprise' ECA sulphur limit
    Lobbying continues to rectify 'monumental mistake' made when IMO agreed on 0.10% as opposed anticipated 0.50% limit in ECAs .
  • 'Genuine need' for green technology
    Recognition for company pioneering fuel saving applications.
  • Lukoil starts deliveries in Romania
    First vessel to be receive product is CMA CGM containership.
  • Week opens with generally firm bunker prices
    Mixed enquiries at key Asian bunker hubs, traders say.
  • Lanka IOC plays role in first bunker ops at Hambantota
    Delivered bunkers alongside Lanka Marine during the port's inauguration, says vice president of sales.
  • Chemoil's Mike Bandy to be replaced by OceanConnect CEO
    Chemoil enters LOI with OceanConnect, set to acquire its marine fuel group.
  • First bunker tanker refuels in Hambantota
    MT Kandy bunkers during the Hambantota port opening on Thursday.
  • Chemoil expands Singapore team
    Senior Credit Analyst will oversee the Asian region.
  • Court orders BP to return seized items
    Items seized from six former employees sued for alleged breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information.
  • Japan preparing for ECA application
    Currently assessing different ECA models, proposal to IMO expected within two years.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%
Panama
Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable
CRUISES
New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter
Miami
The US group records a weakening in demand
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%
Ankara
2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through
CRUISES
A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.
Vlissingen/Geneva
A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg
SHIPPING
Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again
London/Brussels/Washington
A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record
Miami
Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.
Singapore
During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)
COMPANIES
PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group
Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen
Transaction valued at approximately $387 million
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
SHIPPING
In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.
Hong Kong
During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)
Hamburg
Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.
Rome
Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking
SHIPPING
OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships
Hong Kong
They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%
Zurich
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO
Trieste
The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders
Miami/Turku
The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
SAFETY & SECURITY
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
LOGISTICS
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
PORTS
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
LEGISLATION
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
PORTS
Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.
Trieste
Delivery of a recognition plaque
SHIPPING
In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%
Monk
Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels
PORTS
ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records
Manila
The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals
SHIPPING
MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal
Geneva
Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned
PORTS
The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
The total investment is 41 million euros
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged
SHIPPING
New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services
Rome
New elements in the service award procedures
PORTS
Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority
Rome
Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.
LEGISLATION
Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.
Rome
Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.
Livorno/Trieste
They were examined today by the Management Committees
PORTS
Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)
LOGISTICS
DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter
Hedehusene
Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker
PORTS
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues
Genoa
PORTS
The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Gioia Tauro
Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros
PORTS
Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.
Rome
They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments
PORTS
Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.
Hong Kong
Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals
COMPANIES
Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy
Genoa
He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.
INDUSTRY
In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%
Hong Kong
Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.
EDUCATION
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
LOGISTICS
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
ENVIRONMENT
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
ASSOCIATIONS
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
PORTS
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
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
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
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