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November 24, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Black Sea tanker rates rise on weather disruptions
    Black Sea crude oil tanker rates stayed firm on Monday as weather related delays in the Turkish Straits tightened tanker availability raising the cost of transporting cargoes.
  • APM Terminals sets sights on Asia-Pacific
    APM Terminals, a unit of AP Moller-Maersk Group, is gearing up to literally make inroads in emerging markets like China, India, and Vietnam.
  • Baltic index posts gain, outlook positive
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for the first time in over three weeks on Monday as a pick up in cargo activity bolstered sentiment.
Strait Talk
  • The passing of Gregorio Oca marks end of era
    WHILE shipping is a vital global industry - in fact, the engine of globalisation - it's relatively small compared with the big, land-based industrial sectors. Indeed, the international maritime community often has something of a 'village' feel about it.
Motoring
  • MotoGP may be revving to India in 2012
    The promoters of India's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in 2011 are in talks with MotoGP bosses to bring the world motorcycling championship to the country, a company spokesman said yesterday.
  • US probes rental car companies over recall repairs
    US car safety investigators are looking into whether rental car companies are completing repairs on recalled vehicles from General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co, and Chrysler Group LLC before renting or leasing them.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Black Sea tanker rates rise on weather disruptions
    Black Sea crude oil tanker rates stayed firm on Monday as weather related delays in the Turkish Straits tightened tanker availability raising the cost of transporting cargoes.
  • APM Terminals sets sights on Asia-Pacific
    APM Terminals, a unit of AP Moller-Maersk Group, is gearing up to literally make inroads in emerging markets like China, India, and Vietnam.
  • Baltic index posts gain, outlook positive
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for the first time in over three weeks on Monday as a pick up in cargo activity bolstered sentiment.
Strait Talk
  • The passing of Gregorio Oca marks end of era
    WHILE shipping is a vital global industry - in fact, the engine of globalisation - it's relatively small compared with the big, land-based industrial sectors. Indeed, the international maritime community often has something of a 'village' feel about it.
Motoring
  • MotoGP may be revving to India in 2012
    The promoters of India's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in 2011 are in talks with MotoGP bosses to bring the world motorcycling championship to the country, a company spokesman said yesterday.
  • US probes rental car companies over recall repairs
    US car safety investigators are looking into whether rental car companies are completing repairs on recalled vehicles from General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co, and Chrysler Group LLC before renting or leasing them.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Black Sea tanker rates rise on weather disruptions
    Black Sea crude oil tanker rates stayed firm on Monday as weather related delays in the Turkish Straits tightened tanker availability raising the cost of transporting cargoes.
  • APM Terminals sets sights on Asia-Pacific
    APM Terminals, a unit of AP Moller-Maersk Group, is gearing up to literally make inroads in emerging markets like China, India, and Vietnam.
  • Baltic index posts gain, outlook positive
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for the first time in over three weeks on Monday as a pick up in cargo activity bolstered sentiment.
Strait Talk
  • The passing of Gregorio Oca marks end of era
    WHILE shipping is a vital global industry - in fact, the engine of globalisation - it's relatively small compared with the big, land-based industrial sectors. Indeed, the international maritime community often has something of a 'village' feel about it.
Motoring
  • MotoGP may be revving to India in 2012
    The promoters of India's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in 2011 are in talks with MotoGP bosses to bring the world motorcycling championship to the country, a company spokesman said yesterday.
  • US probes rental car companies over recall repairs
    US car safety investigators are looking into whether rental car companies are completing repairs on recalled vehicles from General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co, and Chrysler Group LLC before renting or leasing them.

Sched Netweb site
  • Toxic gas halts salvage of grounded MSC Chitra in Mumbai
  • TS Lines, Gold Star launch China-Mideast loop November 27
  • Idle containership fleet rises to 336,000 TEU or 2.4pc
  • Qingdao annual container volume to surpass 12 million TEU
  • Jiangsu ship exports increase 58.5pc in first 10 months
  • Port of Yueyang development plan approved
  • Panama expansion expected to boost Virginia ports market share
  • ESC revives the grey box idea amid anti-carbon craze
  • North American leaders meet to boost regional economy
  • Judge dismisses green plea to halt Delaware channel dredging
  • Napolitano: Total air cargo screening 'not best way'
  • US air forwarders seek profiling, not 100pc screening
  • Indiana's Towne Air makes fifth acquisition in four years

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Bharati Shipyard to acquire 51 pc stake in Tebma
  • Reduce paper work to save on shipping costs, DHL chief tells BRIC
  • UASCs AEC1 service makes maiden call at Port Pipavav
  • ESPLL to invest Rs 5.5K cr. more in capacity building
  • NMPT berths season's first main line vessel
  • Port Pipavav inks MoU with Aegis Logistics for construction of oil & petrochemicals storage complex
  • Food inflation eases for fifth straight week
  • India set for more sustainable pace of growth-OECD report
  • CII Manufacturing Summit on Nov. 26, 27
  • India Sourcing Fair opens in Singapore
  • Third International Horti Expo 2011 from Jan. 7-9

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
  • British Airways wins first round in cartel battle
    British Airways (BA) has won a high court battle to prevent hundreds of air cargo customers from joining together to sue it for damages relating to BA's role in a price-fixing cart...
  • Gebrüder Weiss opens new cross-docking terminal in Romania
    The Austrian freight forwarding and logistics corporation Gebrüder Weiss opened a new cross-docking terminal in Sibiu (Romania) on schedule on 5 November. The terminal...
  • Agility profits down in Q3
    Agility, a global logistics operator headquartered in Safat (Kuwait), has reported a 1.9% decline in sales from KWD 413.6 million (EUR 1.07 billion in Q3/2009 to ...
  • Brenntag reports good Q3 results
    The chemical distribution service provider Brenntag announced a third quarter 2010 post-tax profit of EUR 43 million, more than double the nigh on EUR 20 million it achieved last y...
  • New mobile harbour crane for ICTSI Madagascar
    The Madagascar International Container Terminal (MICT), part of the company International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), recently acquired a mobile harbour crane. The new...
  • TNT's Thomas Kraus new board chairman for Ludwig Ehrhard prize
    Thomas Kraus, CEO of TNT Express GmbH, has become the new chairman of the board of the initiative that awards Germany's Ludwig Ehrhard prize. The prize, named after the post-war We...
  • GMAA banking on training of young arbitrators
    The German Maritime Arbitration Association (GMAA) is set to stage regular talks and workshops on maritime legal issues. The GMAA is simultaneously seeking a cooperation deal with ...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Salazar tries to cut offshore wind red tape
  • DryShips buys options to build up to four drillships
  • Indian warship fires warning shots ahead of Restis bulker

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Truck tonnage index up during month of October
  • NYK participating in oceanographic observation project
  • Crowley vessels honored with environmental achievement awards
  • Port of Port Angeles releases 2011 budget numbers
  • Navios Maritime Holdings takes delivery of new vessel

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Relief for UK shipping as immigration cap watered down
    Officers and graduate maritime professionals will in practice still be able to work in the UK
  • Master sees through pilot's smokescreen
  • How Deepwater Horizon will change the law
  • South African case offers stark warning on English law
  • European Shippers' Council backs container pools to ease shortages
    European shippers refloat 'grey box concept'
  • Antitrust debate goes on despite Oberstar...
  • DryShips inks options for new $2.4bn drillship series
    New orders will be sister ships of four being built by Samsung Heavy Industries
  • Period charter fixtures help lift DryShips
  • Malaysian Bulk Carriers warns new capacity could erode upside potential
    Malaysia's largest bulk carrier operator sees profit jump 26% to $28m in third...
  • Switch from banking pays admirably for Hanjin...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Transfield forced into liquidation
    ASIAN bulk charterer Transfield is being liquidated through proceedings in the British Virgin Islands and Singapore, newly filed documents have revealed
  • DryShips doubles down on drilling
    DRYSHIPS, which is yet to secure funding for its existing drillship orderbook, today announced options for the potential construction of four more ultra-deepwater drill ships for $2.4Bn
  • HMM's fall tied to parent deal
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine's shares have dropped by 20% in South Korean trading in the past six days, reportedly because of concern about a key acquisition by its parent group
  • UK yard wins platform order
    WORK HAS begun on converting the UK's Hadrian's yard to allow it to fulfil a $150M oil production platform contract, Fairplay was told today
  • US coal export rise seen
    MORE COMPETITIVE pricing and surplus domestic supplies of natural gas might lead the US to export more coal to Europe next year, Barclays Capital has predicted
  • TEN defends follow-on
    TSAKOS Energy Navigation today explained the rationale for its controversial secondary sale and reported higher quarterly losses than expected
  • Pipavav oil terminal planned
    MUMBAI'S Aegis Logistics has signed a deal with APM Terminals-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port to build a new oil terminal
  • Globus heads to NASDAQ
  • Heroin seized at Lagos port
  • Gazprom halts Nigerian plans
  • Gambia severs ties with Iran
  • Ferry subsidy challenged
  • China touts skills to Canada
  • WCUS coal port debated
  • Strike to halt Greek ferries

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Waterways Conference Urges No Cuts to Port Spending
  • Port Metro Vancouver Sets Container Record
  • Ports of LA-LB Approve CAAP Update
  • Container Ships Collide Near Kolkata Port
  • FAA Charges Companies with Aircraft Cargo Violations
  • APM Terminals Plans Joint Venture with Indian Oil Firm
  • JOC's Tirschwell with Closing Remarks on TPM Asia (Video)
  • Maritime Commission Investigation Winds Down
  • Mumbai Airport Project Clears Hurdle
  • Dockwise Gets Nod for $106 Million Share Issue
  • GDP Rose 2.5 Percent in Third Quarter
  • Deutsche Post Eyes Investments at DHL
  • Costamare's Revenues Slip Slightly to $88.6 Million
  • APM Terminals Eyes Asian Terminal Acquisitions

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Another chance to save the world?
  • Boxship 'sinking' after Indian river collision
  • Out of court settlement for Argos v Maersk Line - 2010
  • Safmarine reveals results for first time
  • TSA seeking rate raises for new contracts

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Sea life through a camera lens
    We are getting more entries than ever from seafarers with just a week to go before the deadine falls on TradeWinds's annual photo competition.
  • US inspectors haul in fifteen
    Transgas LPG tanker and Diana bulker nabbed in New Orleans as USCG logs latest port detention report.
  • Sovcomflot in VLCC debut
    Sergey Frank-led owner to make first splash in top tanker segment as it teams up with China National Petroleum.
  • Latsis ties up LPG tanker
    Diversified gas owner Consolidated Marine poised to pocket $7m from Total time charter.
  • Costamare eyes Chinese cash
    Newly-listed owner is the next Greek in line to tap Chinese lenders for newbuilding funds, CFO reveals.
  • DryShips doubles drill bet
    George Economou looks to quench drillship demand with $2.4bn newbuilding order fuelled by rock bottom pricing.
  • BW VLGC destined for demolition
    Norwegian shipowner clinches $10m scrap contract for 1980s built gas carrier, brokers say.
  • Wellington swells Sevan stake
    US investment giant takes control of $26m slice of Sevan marine following Norwegian buying spree.
  • TEN to order tankers
    Nikolas Tsakos-led Greek to pen two newbuildings after charter deals as it unveils loss on rate slide.
  • Arne Blystad close to cape deal
    Norwegian shipowner is nearing a $20m sale-and-leaseback deal for its only capesize bulker.
  • Containerships in Indian smash
    Beluga Shipping's Tiger Spring "seriously damaged" in clash with Sea Consortium vessel in Hooghly river near Kolkata.
  • Navy intercepts Restis bulker
    Warship fires warning shots in pursuit of Greek vessel after complaint from cargo receiver in Mumbai.
  • Vosco surges back into profit
    Vietnamese tanker and boxship owner rebounds into the black on back of better revenue.
  • SFI emerges stronger after Q3
    Frontline shipowning spin-off builds profit as costs fall, despite lower spot rates in third quarter.
  • Double departure at Seanergy Maritime
    Restis big-hitter Kostas Koutsoubelis and shipbroker Kyriakos Dermatis have quit as directors of Nasdaq-listed owner.
  • NOCC maintains buying mood
    Lars Solbakken-led owner lays down around $20m to take control of two vessels and up its stake in a third.
  • Odfjell scraps another tanker
    Oslo-listed owner will book a $2m loss after selling the Bow Panther to be cut up in India.
  • MBC revs up in third quarter
    Malaysian Bulk Carriers posts higher profit on back of more revenue days as TCE rates actually fall.
  • Ugland bulker in pirate scare
    Norwegian's supramax Carmencita assaulted overnight with crew almost resorting to citadel protection.
  • Transfield ER files in NY
    Embattled Peter Mok-led Chinese bulker operator seeks US court protection with bankruptcy filing.
  • Tanker master dies off Thailand
    Chinese captain found dead in his bed en route to India from Singapore.
  • Petrobras seeking drillship partners
    Brazilian oil giant invites investors to buy into holding company ordering 28 drilling vessels as yards approved.
  • Ship Finance scraps notes offer
    John Fredriksen company suspends $400m debt sale due to "weakening market conditions."
  • Essar lines up expansion
    Capacity to be increased at four terminals as Indian owner keeps on spending.
  • Bharati eyes whole nine yards
    Indian builder adding three more facilities to current six with proposed purchase of Tebma Shipyards.
  • Golden profits down 45%
    Weaker dry cargo rates take their toll on Herman Billung-led bulker player as global fleet grows 12%.
  • Murmansk Shipping gains mounting
    Russian tanker owner increases earnings as operating revenue grows.
  • Piraeus ferries to be halted
    Greek seafarers' union members walking out on Wednesday over new collective pay deal.
  • Mercator buys second ship
    Shalabh Mittal-led owner buys 2010-built post-panamax in second purchase in less than a month.
  • Shell score for Fredriksen
    Oil major takes its hold on a Seadrill rig into a third decade with $130m extension.
  • Georgia sees record highs
    US-based Georgia Ports Authority posts best month ever for container throughput and tonnage.
  • Costamare inches lower
    Recently-listed Greek containership operator sees profits largely unchanged from a year ago.
  • Steam Packet protests planned
    Unions to stage demonstrations against possible job losses on Isle of Man ferries.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • MOL releases on-time metrics
  • Hanjin withdraws transpacific capacity
  • Ship Finance suspends debt offering
  • Bersin: Air manifest system ready for advance data
  • DHL banking on India/Africa trade growth
  • Oberstar laments inability to advance highway bill
  • Commerce, SBA offer online tool for small exporters
  • JCI Logistics to partner with Italian NVO
  • China container growth slowed in October

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • Prepared vessels successful against pirates
    Early Tuesday morning, the Norwegian-owned 58,800-DWT bulker Carmencita, built 2009, was attacked by pirates some 250 nautical miles north-east of Socotra off the Yemeni coast. The vessel
  • High speed ferry runs on LNG
    Australian Incat is building a LNG-fuelled high speed catamaran at its shipyard in Hobart, Tasmania. The buyer has not been undisclosed but the vessel will have a capacity of

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • BP Marine launches online 'port of call' for customers
    'Enhanced web-site' to provide comprehensive information on products and services.
  • Fujairah bunker market softens as Suez firms
    Suppliers in Durban say deliveries were available for supply up to and including December 4-12
  • Bunker prices falling in Rotterdam and Hamburg
    South European markets generally soft.
  • EGCSA workshop to share technology experiences
    Hear the latest on developments and operating experience with exhaust gas cleaning systems this Friday.
  • Fuel costs give impetus to slow steam
    But scope for more fuel-cost savings has almost been exhausted.
  • SMP eyes growth in the Middle East
    Region represents 'one of our focal anticipated marine growth markets for fuels and lubricants,' says supplier.
  • Bunker prices soften in Asian ports
    Slack demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs, traders say.
  • Hybrid tug 'effective' in reducing emissions at US ports
    Foss-owned hybrid tug reduces soot emissions by 73%, nitrogen oxides by 51%, and CO2 by 27%, says study.
  • Bunkering, petroleum sales lower Singapore Q3 trade growth
    Domestic wholesale trade down 10.6% while foreign wholesale trade fall 3.6% from the preceding quarter.
  • Indian refiners sell 380 cSt parcels for December loading
    Buyers of the fuel oil cargoes include BP, Totsa and Shell.
  • Lanka IOC to 'spread its wings' to Hambantota
    Waits to see business model of Sri Lanka Port Authority at the port before forming strategy.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
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Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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