BRIEFS

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06 December 2025 - Year XXIX

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BRIEFS

January 29, 2010

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*Shipping News* Asset prices hit by supply overhang A SUPPLY overhang in the transport industry is depressing asset prices, even as global economies begin to show signs of recovery. Asian cruise body appoints board of directors FOR the first time, the Asia Cruise Association (which acts for the industry in Asia) has appointed a board of directors in its push to expand the regional cruise tourism industry.

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EU questions competitive probity of Hapag-Lloyd loan guarantees US Customs begins to enforce 10+2 security filing rules China's foreign trade value fell 13.9pc in 2009 APL 2009 box volume off 7pc, but soars 43pc in Nov/Dec Fujian records trade value of US$79.7 billion in 2009 Guangdong trade value down 10.8pc in 2009 DP World's terminals 2009 volume drops 8pc to 25.6 million TEU Ecuador's Guayaquil Multipurpose/Container Terminal is ISO-certified FedEx-commissioned report stresses SMEs, Asian consumer demand PT FPS Indonesia opens in Tangerang, regains ISO:9001 rating IATA: Worse air cargo year in history ends with December advance LAX cargo down 7.4pc volume in 2009, but up 25.3pc in December Lufthansa Cargo flies 75 tonnes of relief to Haiti quake victims New York's JFK makes slight gain, breaking 29-month decline

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MSC upgrades Golden Gate service SCI orders 2 MR product tankers, inducts m.t. Swarna Pushp MoS issues strict norms for port project bidders to hasten development With prices low, domestic shipping lines go on shopping spree Rishi Shipping takes timber logs handling to new highs at Kandla Port Edible oils mainly cause sensitive goods' imports to swell by 35 pc Basmati exports climbing to record 3 m tonnes 4 port projects get PPPAC approval Karaikal port gets linked by rail to Nagore CR flat steel product users seek anti-dumping duty waiver notification

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JANUARY 27, 2010
BNSF speeding up services The BNSF railway company is reducing transit times on 60% of its domestic intermodal premium container traffic services. The reduction of the transit time on BNSF's main transconti... Eurotunnel shuttles 15 million trucks Eurotunnel has transported 15 million lorries through the Channel Tunnel since its truck shuttle service began operations in 1994. The operator celebrated the milestone on board a ... Slump has firm grip on L'beck The global economic slump had a firm grip on the German port of L'beck in 2009. The amount of cargo handled in the hub, that is to say by port operator L'becker Hafen-Gesellschaft ... Port of Seattle reports container traffic growth in December The port of Seattle has reported excellent container traffic results for December 2009, with imports growing by 32.6% and exports by 103%. While other northwestern Pacific ports su... Luka Koper receives presidential support Dr Danilo Türk, the president of Slovenia, visited Luka Koper on 26 January to discuss the port operator's development plans. Türk expressed his support for Luka Koper's plans, as ... Geodis expands Hamburg logistics centre Geodis Logistics Deutschland, a member of the French Geodis group, has expanded its logistics premises in the region of Hamburg (Germany). Geodis Logistics Deutschland and the Humm... Militzer & Münch and Transnatur broaden alliance The international transport and logistics service provider Militzer & Münch, based in St Gallen (Switzerland), is broadening its strategic alliance with the Barcelona-based Spa... Azkar with new Cordoba distribution centre The Spanish logistics service provider Azkar has integrated a new distribution centre in Cordoba into its branch network. The Las Quemadas industrial estate distribution centre is ... Freja Transport to cooperate with Hamann in Belgium Danish transport and logistics operator Freja Transport is starting cooperation with Hamann International Logistics in Belgium on 1 February. Wetteren-based Hamann is one of the co... Leif Krönkvist new Agility area west business development director Agility has appointed Leif Krönkvist as the director of business development of its area west. He will be based in Basel (Switzerland) and report to Hans Enzler, the area CEO. Krön... C.H. Robinson selects Union Pacific as intermodal rail carrier of the year Union Pacific Railroad has been named "intermodal rail carrier of the year) for the frist time by C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest third-party logistics companie... Cummins' staff rose to green challenge Employees of Cummins Inc. responded to the company's 90th anniversary by participating in an environmental challenge. Since March 2009, 3,200 employees from eleven countries worked... Volvo turns Nissan Diesel into UD Trucks Nissan Diesel Motor Co Ltd, the Volvo Group's Japanese truck company, is being renamed UD Trucks Corporation. In conjunction with the name change, which will take effect on 1 Febru... Hupac opens new terminal in Antwerp The Swiss intermodal operator Hupac has opened a new, outdoor handling terminal at the port of Antwerp (Belgium). The port operator DP World, which is participating in the pla... Japan Airlines decides on new top management positions The Japan Airlines Group has announced the names of the new group president and executive vice-president who will take office on 1 February. Masaru Onishi has been e...

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JANUARY 28, 2010
"Pirate mother ship" spotted Dozen ships stuck in Port Arthur Better year for Havila BV upgrades website Seafarers & International House banquet

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Navy exercises two JHSV options Crowley makes changes in Alaska management Yantai Raffles delivers self-unloader Kirby to build more barges USCG issues Port Security Advisory for Haiti

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JANUARY 28, 2010
DHS begins to phase in new 10+2 requirements Crowley making changes to petroleum distribution group Port Angeles port board taps new Harbor Works member Corps of Engineers slates Columbia jetty repair meeting Port of Tacoma looking for executive director candidates

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Iran mulls IMO appeal over 'unfair sanctions' US sanctions against Iranian lines flouting IMO convention Mega mutuals 'pointless and harmful' Further P&I club mergers will create more problems than benefits, say managers Hedging saves Exmar from loss Gains from hedging helps drive up profit to $43.5m Prosser repeats fears over Dover privatisation MP continues to oppose change of status for Europe's largest ro-ro port. Stolt-Nielsen seeks gas carrier funding Owner looks to banks and outside investors to grow business

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Royal Caribbean avoids 4Q loss ROYAL Caribbean today announced that it doubled its fourth-quarter profits, as it reported promising booking trends JNPT box facilities approved PLANS for a fourth container terminal at JNPT port near Mumbai in India have been approved by the cabinet committee on infrastructure K-Sea shares KO'd A third of K-Sea's public equity value was wiped out Thursday after a surprise loss and an axed dividend Tremors close Haiti port again AFTERSHOCKS have reportedly again closed Haiti's main port, less than a week after it was reopened for aid deliveries Iron miners chase price rise MOVES by the world's biggest iron ore suppliers to negotiate 2010 prices with Japan and South Korea could hit China hard, Deutsche Bank has reported Kremlin uncorks wine inquiry RUSSIA'S trust-busting Federal Antimonopoly Service has determined that wine imports cost 10 times too much ' and has begun a price-rigging inquiry

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Trucker Landstar Earns $70 Million in 2009 Cargoitalia joins Haiti airlift Kansas City Southern Profit Dropped 63 Percent in 2009 ABF Freight Lost $99.9 Million in 2009 Obama Awards States $8 billion for High-Speed Rail Canadian Pacific Profit Climbs 3 Percent Caterpillar Profit Falls 65 Percent U.S. Postal Inspectors to Aid Recovery in Haiti President Presses for Exports to Create Jobs Ocean Carriers Add Africa-Europe Reefer Service From Breakbulk Asia: Emerging Markets Key to Growth Hanjin Absorbs APM Docks at Kaohsiung Houston Port OKs Bayport Spending NY-NJ Port to Unveil Clean-Air Plan Suez Terminal Volume Grows 11 Percent ODFL Earns $34.9 Million Profit for 2009 Kirby Profit Falls 24 Percent U.S. Judge Clears Way for Delaware Dredging

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Super-slow steaming: the jury is still out Sarkozy puts the spotlight on China's Yuan Obama: 'jobs top priority' Michelin wary of slow steaming Maruba boxship on the move?

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JANUARY 28, 2010
OSX preps IPO Upstart Brazilian shipbuilder and FPSO owner files papers to launch Eike Batista's fifth initial public offering. Pirates stopped HMCS Fredericton intercepts skiff full of suspected pirates off Somalia but no weapons found. Ready to beat Richard Fain's Royal Caribbean says it expects far more in first-quarter profits than analysts have projected. Noble profits jump US rig and drillship owners sees fourth-quarter profits rise above Wall Street bets as it prepares for further gains from newbuildings. OGX fixes Eike Batista's oil production outfit charters former Nexus 1 FPSO from sister company at $263,000 per day. RCCL climbs Huge fall in profit no turn-off for investors as Royal Caribbean's shares rise on "better than expected" result. Wet barges suffer Kirby Corp and K-Sea Transportation miss profit expectations in a tough domestic market. K-Sea shares plummet after dividend cut. Rhea grounds Blue Ocean Maritime-controlled general cargoship runs aground in Spain's Algeciras Bay. 'Nothing illegal' Logistical misunderstanding behind brief detention of German tanker Marida Marguerite in Malaysia. Russian raid Murmansk Shipping confirms talks over Sevmash chemical tanker newbuildings, plus Chinese bulkers. Hijacking denied Syrian operator says ship Layla S nowhere near East Africa as reports claim it was seized by Somali pirates. Cash pool China Shipping Group to launch CNY 5bn fund to invest in shipyards and insurance. Bharati up Indian shipyard pushes up nine-month earnings as turnover soars. Veteran free Decomissioned US tanker pulled off mud bank in James River 69 days after breaking free of mooring. Not for sale Russian line Fesco will not sell terminals company stake, despite likely offer from partner. Quarter back Hyundai Mipo's profit down by over 25% in 2009 as newbuilding orders fall. Navios Orion held Greek-charterer bulker joins plethora of panamaxes and Norwegian tanker on US detention list. Stolt happy Niels Stolt-Nielsen pleased with forecast-topping profit at the end of a challenging year. HHI falls Korean yard giant sees fourth quarter profit drop 17% as revenues fall. Sasebo dips Japanese shipbuilder suffers profit drop in first nine months as revenues take a hit. Precious sells Thai owner's clear-out of veteran bulkers continues with disposal of Nayana Naree. Spot a turn off Njal Saevik-led Havila targets more term deals due to poor fourth quarter market in the North Sea. 1 in, 8 in doubt Stolt-Nielsen buys chemical tanker but warns newbuilding octet at SLS could be killed off. Daiichi dives Japanese bulker owner Daiichi Chuo sinks further into the red but raises annual revenue expectations. Wartsila wobbles Finnish engine builder sees profits come in higher than a year ago, but marine equipment orders fall 83%. Tiara taken Globus Maritime panamax finds new charter after stint with Korea Line, but at $46,000 less a day. Cargo crunch US begins policing tougher shipment declaration rules in bid to counter terrorism threats. Under control Oil and gas spill from Vietnamese LPG carrier contained off Binh Dinh province. 15 feared dead Three men rescued but rest of 18-strong crew missing after cargoship sinks off Colombia. Safety shortfalls Three month concentrated inspection campaign finds significant shortcomings in lifeboat safety. Saipem wins work Italian offshore vessel owner wins work for rigs from multiple locations stretching from Africa to Peru. Search called off No hope for Myanmarese seafarer who fell from German boxship CAP Gilbert off Alaska. Saudis order rig Singapore's Keppel FELS yard secures jack-up rig newbuilding order from Saudi Aramco.

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Maritime industry to raise flag on Capitol Hill NYK hikes transatlantic rates CTSA raises currency surcharge again DHL sets up company in Bangladesh Norfolk Southern earnings drop Obama embraces more vigorous trade agenda Companies pursue perfect ISF compliance Ecu-Line Group shuffles European management Villarrubia heads Econocaribe's Puerto Rico office FMC reviews 23 OTI license applications Hanjin to take over APM Kaohsiung facility Suez box terminal grows 11% in 2009

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Less orders but strong result for Wärtsilä Wärtsilä's net sales grew 14 per cent to EUR 5.3 billion and the profitability is reported to be at a record level, 12.1 per cent of net sales Loksa Shipyard sacks its personnel Loksa Shipyard is laying off all its production personnel, consisting of of 525 employees, due to the current order drought. The company will keep two members of its management board Esvagt to build standby vessel for Barents Sea service Esvagt A/S has signed a letter of intent with Eni Norway, subsidiary of the Italian oil exploration company Eni S.p.A, for a harsh environment standby/rescue vessel for all

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JANUARY 28, 2010
Cruise line outlines bunker spending Royal Caribbean Cruises projects marginal increase in its fuel demand. Bunker prices mixed in Europe Average demand and avails in Hamburg. Prices weakening in Fujairah NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. O.W. Bunker appoints new trader in Hong Kong Appointment reflects continued growth of O.W. Bunker in Asia. Global Vision adds lubricant service Dedicated department in London will work with wide selection of lubricant suppliers. Bunker costs pull down Stolt-Nielsen profits Tanker division saw Q4 bunker costs climb by over $9 million. 380 cSt prices in Singapore buck bearish crude Demand in Singapore still weak. New IFO supplier in Malta Double-hulled, double-bottomed vessel will supply in port and OPL. Singapore's residual fuel and distillate stocks decline Bunkering in northeast China unaffected by floating ice Bohai Bay continues bunkering operations despite worsening sea ice formation.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

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

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

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

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

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

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

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

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

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MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(Capital FM Kenya)

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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