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September 29, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Of pollution, pirates and profit
    As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.
Strait Talk
  • SSA still going strong at 25
    TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Of pollution, pirates and profit
    As the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its 25th anniversary tomorrow, its president S.S. Teo is more than aware that shipping has not been all fun and games lately.
Strait Talk
  • SSA still going strong at 25
    TOMORROW the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) celebrates its first 25 years with an anniversary dinner. For those who weren't in the shipping industry 25 years ago, and probably also for the rest of us whose memories need refreshing, the SSA has published its Coffee Table Book outlining the association's history and current objectives.

Sched Netweb site
  • Golden Week holiday sparks 40pc Asia-north Europe capacity cut
  • Maersk idles ships, turns to Latin America, Africa to grow
  • Port of Taicang launches new line to South America west coast
  • Containerships have upper hand in coming reefer war: Drewry
  • Direct air-sea mainland to Taiwan service points now total 108
  • Industry might see shortage of containerships by 2012
  • U-Freight looks to air and ocean freight areas at annual conference
  • Singapore Shipping Association: Export recovery years away
  • Chittagong Port Authority given deadline to ease box backlog
  • Seven Somali pirates sentenced to five year in Kenya
  • Cape Town container terminal expansion by TNT on track
  • ICTSI Davao unit takes over new reefer facility
  • Maritime broadband wins Maersk and Evergreen contracts
  • CEVA wins warehousing distribution contract for Welsh gas
  • Taiwan's flag carrier fined US$40 million for price fixing
  • Hainan Airlines to start Beijing-Cairo service in November
  • IATA tells Indian aviation it's big, getting bigger, but way behind times
  • Africa will need 700 aircraft by 2030, says Boeing

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Fragmented maritime logistics sector affecting economic growth-Assocham
  • Large Range product tankers join SCI fleet
  • Maersk Line's CHX service makes maiden call at CCT
  • Trade asked to get familiar with ICES 1.5
  • Dumping duty slapped on Chinese chemical
  • Gammon to sell part of stakes in 2 Vizag Port bulk berths
  • GPSL holds customer meet highlighting port's advantages
  • HPCL opens largest dark oil products terminal at Vizag Port
  • JNPT appoints Tata co. to oversee dredging work
  • KPT to build 3 new berths
  • L. Radhakrishnan appointed JNPT Chairman
  • MoS gives green signal to lease surplus land at Major Ports
  • Drawback rate cuts may spell setback to man-made textile exports, says SrtEPC chief
  • Duty-free import of rice may continue
  • FinMin to demystify Budget-making process
  • Move to ease rules for import of plastic waste
  • Onion MEP hiked by $ 75 a tonne
  • Outbound Investment : India a major force
  • State FMs to discuss GST issues on Oct. 27
  • US tactic to revive Doha round rebuffed

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
  • Hamburg Süd orders eight containerships from China
    The German shipping company Hamburg Süd has placed orders for eight 3,500 teu containerships from the Shanghai Shipyard. They will be delivered between 2012 and 2013. The orde...
  • Iraq has a new merchant fleet
    The national Iraqi sea transportation company together with the Swiss Global Refinery are going to operate a new Iraqi merchant fleet, consisting of 66 bulkers and tankers. Ac...
  • Geodis inaugurates new logistics platform for the healthcare sector
    The French service provider Geodis inaugurated a new logistics platform for healthcare and cosmetic products. The ceremony was attended by Jean-Paul Berthomé, chairman of Laboratoi...
  • Ceva Logistics: New contract by Wales & West Utilities
    The logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has been awarded a three year contract to provide a warehousing and transport solution to Wales and West Utilities ...
  • New commercial manager to strengthen GAC Australia
    GAC Australia has appointed Gareth Long as its commercial manager, to drive business development at all Australian ports and beyond the country's borders. Now based at GAC Australi...
  • GLS Germany building new depot in Neumünster
    The parcel service provider General Logistics Systems (GLS), based in Amsterdam (Netherlands), recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new GLS depot in Neumünster, the compa...
  • Dockwise delivers first of 15 Modules for Koniambo Project
    Dockwise Ltd has been selected as the contractor of choice for the transport of 15 onshore modules for the Koniambo Nickel Project in New Caledonia. The project is being developed ...
  • S7 starts St Petersburg-Dushanbe service
    S7 Airlines, one of the leading Russian domestic carriers which will join the Oneworld Airline Alliance on 15 November, launched a scheduled air service on the St Petersburg (Russi...
  • 3rd logistics and transport trade fair in Mersin (Turkey) from 7-10 October
    The third logistics and transport trade fair in Mersin (southern Turkey), hosted by the local branch of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), will take place from 7-10 Octob...

Maritime Global Netweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • Survey shows ship operating costs fell in 2009
  • Seaspan orders four new tugs for Vancouver Harbor
  • Hamburg Süd cooperates in tests of low sulfur fuel
  • Singapore's ASL Marine in expansion move
  • DryShips drilling subsidiary gets contract
  • Sembawang Shipyard books FPSO contracts

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • Bellingham Port Board announces candidates for executive director post
  • Seanergy Maritime Holdings nets charters for three vessels
  • Customs' C-TPAT program boasts more than 10,000 members
  • Safety concerns force Port of Olympia to close section of Port Plaza shoreline
  • Evergreen Line going with PrimeLINE refrigeration units

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • MEPC could be forced to vote on emissions
    Political divisions over climate change remain roadblock to achieving consensus on key debates
  • Mitropoulos urges workable solution to emissions
  • Mandatory fuel standards proposal unworkable
  • Experts seek more time over market-based measures
  • SNCF hunts for SeaFrance buyer
    Company begins new effort to find buyer for its shares in troubled ferry operator
  • SeaFrance gets three-month reprieve
  • Spot aframax rates 'stuck in a rut'
    No sign of earnings recovery yet, as too many ships still chasing too few crude...
  • Chinese mill closures hit capesize fortunes
  • Chittagong comeback talks lift rates
    Indian buyers offer high $400s for tankers amid rumours that Bangladesh may be back...
  • Shipbreakers in 'green' tug-of-war

Fairplayweb site
  • Spain wins on Prestige jailing
  • Unions launch '€2' protest
  • Fincantieri pledges no layoffs
  • 'Aid-for-patrols' suggested
  • Sembawang wins FPSO upgrades
  • VLCC rates fall another 4.8%
  • Valero exits East Coast trade
  • Gujarat shares hit new peak

The Journal of Commerceweb site
  • Brokers to Play Key Role in Customs System
  • NTSB Urges Carriers to Reduce Fatigue Risks
  • Boxer Urges Alternatives to Infrastructure Bank
  • Port Nehru Truckers Strike
  • Panama Canal Toll Hikes Cause Concern
  • Teamsters Review CN's Train-Crew Offers
  • Global Air Cargo Growth Slows
  • Philadelphia ILA Shuts Down NY-NJ Terminals
  • Le Havre Container Traffic Rises 7.8 Percent
  • LTL Shippers to Stick with FedEx Freight, Survey Finds
  • Diesel Price Retreats to $2.951 per Gallon
  • East Coast Ports May Not Need to Dig Deeper
  • Ocean Carriers Cut Capacity 40 Percent for Golden Week
  • LA Harbor Commission Approves Employee Driver Schedule
  • Port Terminal Expansion Called Urgent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • K+N to significantly expand sea freight business
  • ESC supports withdrawal of anti-trust immunity in US
  • Hapag-Lloyd adds second North Europe/West Africa sling
  • Hamburg Sud supports low sulphur tests
  • Emerging economies are the new growth engine

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • Lauritzen linked to LPG sale
    Chinese tanker owner bulks up LPG fleet as Danish gas player offloads two-year-old ethylene carrier, sources say.
  • Otto arm grabs seismic gig
    Singapore-listed offshore outfit scores $9m seismic survey contract as Canadian energy player chases Trinidadian payday.
  • Navios fuels product predictions
    Navios Acquisition may have timed its tanker splash perfectly as owners ready for a rebound in the products segment, analyst says.
  • Fredriksen picks bonds again
    Seadrill is the latest company in the tycoon's empire to turn to bond market with $400m in its sights.
  • German tanker evades pirates
    Rigel Schiffahrts' Mississippi Star subjected to prolonged armed ordeal off Tanzania but avoids hijacking.
  • DOF Subsea plots bond boost
    Norwegian offshore outfit lines up $170m bond issuance as it works to slash existing debt and bolster its books.
  • Seanergy ties up MSC handy trio
    BSI prevails in series of fresh fixtures as Greek owner pens bulker deals while ink dries on Restis swap.
  • Tim Huxley: 'No VLCC deal'
    Wah Kwong boss says the Ardenne Venture has not been sold at $89m or any other price.
  • Rem Offshore in $4m court win
    Age Remoy-led shipowner comes up trumps in clash over loan repayments.
  • Lloyd Werft making ferries shorter
    German yard to convert two Stena ro-ros to carry more passengers in Canada.
  • Vietnam okays new northern port
    Japan's MOL and NYK planning northern terminal with state-run Vinalines.
  • Another dozen bulkers for CSDC
    Chinese owner follows up 14-ship order in August by splashing another $383m on dry cargoships at group yards.
  • Cape deal revives merger talk
    Analysts rekindle hype of a merger between Golden Ocean and Knightsbridge Tankers following capesize trade.
  • 100-ship target not set in stone
    Evergreen's headline newbuilding goal may not be met despite the owner upping its tally to 20 today.
  • Samsung scores Evergreen seven
    Chang Yung-fa-led shipowner returns to Samsung Heavy Industries with $721m deal in latest phase of 100-vessel spree.
  • Magic deal for SembCorp Marine
    Singapore-listed shipyard to convert BW's tanker Genie and upgrade Bulewater FPSO.
  • Offshore merger gets green light
    Subsea 7 and Acergy win US and Norwegian clearance for $5bn tie-up.
  • Death penalty for pirate leader
    Salah Mohamed Gelle will be executed after being found guilty of killing Pakistani master.
  • Crewman killed in fall
    Filipino man plunges to his death in cargo hold of Schoening ship in Finland.
  • ASL grabs land and ships
    Singapore company extending yard capacity and expanding tug-barge fleet in deal with Koon Holdings.
  • Former Indian yard bosses charged
    Ex-Hindustan trio facing accusations of corruption over steel plate tenders.
  • Disney sex pest pleads guilty
    US man faces up to a decade in jail after admitting sex abuse of teenage girl on Disney Wonder.
  • Fos-Lavera workers walk
    Wildcat strike hits key French Med tanker terminal as staff protest at state reforms.
  • Golden Ocean eyes capesize payday
    John Fredriksen-led Golden Ocean back at the table to pen bulker deal with Knightsbridge Tankers.
  • Knightsbridge targets $100m
    John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner taps investors for cash needed to bankroll Golden Ocean bulker grab.
  • MISC pockets bond cash
    Malaysian owner has sold $161.5m of Islamic debt to fund capital expenditure.
  • Brittany heading to Bilbao
    French operator steps in with replacement UK-Spain service as P&O pulls out.
  • Beijing pow wow set to go
    The seventh TradeWinds Shipping China conference gets underway on Tuesday at the Park Hyatt.
  • Sea Profiler lets in sea
    Tug takes veteran UK research ship in tow after it springs leak in heavy seas off Hull.
  • Assault turns back Aussie ferry
    Man taken to hospital in Tasmania after incident on TT Line vessel.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • World Shipping Council elects board members
  • Swiss WorldCargo names new executives
  • CN, Montreal seek to improve rail efficiency
  • Vanguard expands inland trucking network
  • Port of New York-New Jersey work stoppage
  • San Diego port chief quits

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • Reefers ' soon but a memory?
    The reefers should totally vanish from the oceans in the forseeable future is probably not especially likely, specialized vessels will always find niche markets, but most factors suggest that the
  • "Piracy business grows faster than Chinese ore import"
    Piracy activity off Somalia is a business that grows faster than China's import of iron ore according to Martin Stopford, chief analyst at Clarkson Research. The average ransom has increased
  • IMO delegates to meet protesters
    This week the Maritime Environment Protection Committee of the IMO will convene at the UN body's London headquarters. On the agenda, ship emissions of greenhouse gases have a high priority

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
  • Slow steaming proposal rejected at MEPC 61
    CSC suggestion that speed should be regulated, and not left to market forces, gets insufficient support to be taken further.
  • Prices weakening across the board
    Congestions at Vopak terminal in Rotterdam.
  • Distillate prices fall in Durban
    Little market activity in Durban.
  • Battle lines drawn in GHG debate
    Developing countries reiterate principal objections, 'serious concern' about IMO process toward mandatory efficiency measures.
  • Ferry runs on slaughterhouse waste
    European Union backing biofuel bunker experiment.
  • IMO report on MBMs finds more work is needed
    Expert group report evaluating market based measure proposals presented at MEPC 61.
  • Bunkering identified as area for 'collaboration'
    India looks to Singapore for maritime expertise.
  • Strike disrupts bunker supply in Fos
    Port workers call 24-hour stoppage.
  • Downtrend in bunker prices
    Average demand at key Asian bunker hubs.
  • Brightoil posts 334% increase in profit
    Bunker sales volume for the year ended June 2010 rose 117%, largely due to expansion across China and globally.
  • Hamburg Sud tests use of LSMGO at Brazilian port
    Test, conducted with US's EPA, generates 'important data' on emission control.
  • Range 'main challenge' for LNG-powered vessels
    Early problems of leaking gas and methane emissions 'sorted out', says research head at Rolls Royce.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
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
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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