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May 11, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for code of conduct as security 'cowboys' emerge
    Maritime security firms have come together to create a code of conduct and ethics, prompted by alarm over the rising number of companies without seaborne experience aiming to cash in on the surge in Somali piracy.
  • Supertanker surplus cuts freight rates
    Hiring canal boats in London costs more than supertankers earn from shipping Saudi Arabian crude to Japan as a glut of the oil transporters cuts freight rates on the industry's most important trade route.
  • Crude oil tanker rates still depressed at W48s
    Crude oil tanker rates were steady, helped by lower bunker fuel costs although earnings continued to struggle to cover operating costs.
Strait Talk
  • Losses at sea continuing at an alarming rate
    A COUPLE of months ago, the Maltese-flag bulk carrier, the 75,208 dwt Oliva, set off from Singapore for Brazil with a cargo of soyabeans. She didn't make it to Brazil, though; she ran aground off Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic in March, causing severe environmental damage in an internationally recognised bird sanctuary with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Shipping Times
  • Bombardier in US$3b rail order with Siemens
    Bombardier Inc's train unit has partnered with Siemens AG for what could be a US$3 billion-plus share of a high-speed rail contract in Germany, the Canadian company said on Monday.
  • High-speed Beijing-Shanghai railway to run trials
    A long-anticipated high-speed railway between Beijing and Shanghai is due to begin trial operations today, as China continued with its lavish rail spending boom despite recent losses and scandals.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for code of conduct as security 'cowboys' emerge
    Maritime security firms have come together to create a code of conduct and ethics, prompted by alarm over the rising number of companies without seaborne experience aiming to cash in on the surge in Somali piracy.
  • Supertanker surplus cuts freight rates
    Hiring canal boats in London costs more than supertankers earn from shipping Saudi Arabian crude to Japan as a glut of the oil transporters cuts freight rates on the industry's most important trade route.
  • Crude oil tanker rates still depressed at W48s
    Crude oil tanker rates were steady, helped by lower bunker fuel costs although earnings continued to struggle to cover operating costs.
Strait Talk
  • Losses at sea continuing at an alarming rate
    A COUPLE of months ago, the Maltese-flag bulk carrier, the 75,208 dwt Oliva, set off from Singapore for Brazil with a cargo of soyabeans. She didn't make it to Brazil, though; she ran aground off Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic in March, causing severe environmental damage in an internationally recognised bird sanctuary with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Shipping Times
  • Bombardier in US$3b rail order with Siemens
    Bombardier Inc's train unit has partnered with Siemens AG for what could be a US$3 billion-plus share of a high-speed rail contract in Germany, the Canadian company said on Monday.
  • High-speed Beijing-Shanghai railway to run trials
    A long-anticipated high-speed railway between Beijing and Shanghai is due to begin trial operations today, as China continued with its lavish rail spending boom despite recent losses and scandals.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Call for code of conduct as security 'cowboys' emerge
    Maritime security firms have come together to create a code of conduct and ethics, prompted by alarm over the rising number of companies without seaborne experience aiming to cash in on the surge in Somali piracy.
  • Supertanker surplus cuts freight rates
    Hiring canal boats in London costs more than supertankers earn from shipping Saudi Arabian crude to Japan as a glut of the oil transporters cuts freight rates on the industry's most important trade route.
  • Crude oil tanker rates still depressed at W48s
    Crude oil tanker rates were steady, helped by lower bunker fuel costs although earnings continued to struggle to cover operating costs.
Strait Talk
  • Losses at sea continuing at an alarming rate
    A COUPLE of months ago, the Maltese-flag bulk carrier, the 75,208 dwt Oliva, set off from Singapore for Brazil with a cargo of soyabeans. She didn't make it to Brazil, though; she ran aground off Nightingale Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago in the South Atlantic in March, causing severe environmental damage in an internationally recognised bird sanctuary with UNESCO World Heritage Site status.
Shipping Times
  • Bombardier in US$3b rail order with Siemens
    Bombardier Inc's train unit has partnered with Siemens AG for what could be a US$3 billion-plus share of a high-speed rail contract in Germany, the Canadian company said on Monday.
  • High-speed Beijing-Shanghai railway to run trials
    A long-anticipated high-speed railway between Beijing and Shanghai is due to begin trial operations today, as China continued with its lavish rail spending boom despite recent losses and scandals.

Sched Netweb site
  • Taicang faces life without TCC as it reports first quarter volume up 30pc
  • Top admiralty lawyer seeks IMO to immunise armed guards on ships
  • Transshipments to Fujian's nearby provinces nearly double in first quarter
  • Interstate Container invests US$13 million in container packing for produce
  • Virginia Port Authority expects to run Richmond harbour from July
  • European forwarders enjoy April growth, but fear worse to come
  • FedEx Trade Networks opens more offices in France, Spain, India
  • Air cargo leads Seattle's Expeditors quarterly profit rise of 49pc
  • TSA grows uncertain of Dec 31 deadline for 100pc bellyhold screening

Exim Indiaweb site
  • FWPL successfully executes engineering & logistics for mammoth project
  • GL bolsters support of green ship recycling in Asia
  • ESPLL split into Essar Ports & Essar Shipping
  • ICTT receives ISO 28000 certification
  • New Mangalore Port receives 2nd box vessel this fiscal
  • Five-yr lock-in period envisaged for infra debt funds
  • Food inflation slows to three-week low
  • KASEZ exports grow 17.5 pc in 2010-11
  • SAIL plans pellet plant in Jharkhand

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Siemens builds first trains for Sochi in Russia
    Vladimir Yakunin, president of Russian Railways (RZD), and Peter Löscher, Siemens CEO, recently held a ceremony to mark the official launch of train production for the Russian city...
  • Air Cargo Center Berlin: construction work started
    Building work on the new BBI airport's airfreight centre for co-loaded cargo began last week. The freight platform, which comprises 12,000 sqm of hall space and 7,000 sqm of office...
  • Royal Jordanian B787 delivery delayed again
    Amman-based Royal Jordanian Airlines has said that it will receive its first of 11 Boeing B787s in 2014, almost four years after it initially intended. The carrier will receive its...
  • Flightcare Cargo joins Cargo 2000
    Flightcare Cargo Belgium and Flightcare Cargo Spain are the 18th and 19th ground handlers respectively to join the Iata quality programme Cargo 2000. Part of FCC Holding and a foun...
  • Construction begins on USD 105 million Memphis intermodal facility
    The US rail service provider Norfolk Southern Railways recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Memphis Regional Intermodal Facility in Rossville TN (USA). The USD ...
  • Hazmat warehouse in port of Hamburg changes hands
    The German service provider Lehnkering is taking over K+P Gefahrgut Logistik GmbH's hazardous goods storage facility in Hamburg, as well as the staff that work there. Leh...
  • Eurosib inviting you to presentation in Munich
    The Russian rail service provider Eurosib is holding a short presentation at the Russian Federation's Ministry of Transport's stand (B3 229/330) at the Munich Transport Logistics F...
  • Logistic Services Danubius is now DB Schenker Rail Romania
    Logistic Services Danubius SRL was recently renamed DB Schenker Rail Romania SRL in Bucharest (Romania). The objectives of DB Schenker Rail Romania include shifting more freight fr...
  • Siemens wins its single largest mobile mining order
    Siemens Industry has received its biggest mobile mining order from Hitachi Construction Truck Machinery (HCTM). The contract foresees that Siemens will provide 50 additional EH4500...
  • UK: Yorkshire now Britain's hot spot for truck theft
    The Yorkshire Post has reported that figures from the UK's national policing unit for heavy goods vehicle crime reveal that in West Yorkshire alone, trucks and other commercial veh...
  • Moore Stephens calls on HMRC to consult on tonnage tax
    Leading accountant and shipping adviser, Moore Stephens, says companies operating within UK tonnage tax might consider leaving the UK, as a result of HMRC's decision to unilaterall...
  • Shipping company alliance CKYH launches sixth Far East service
    The container shipping companies Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping, which operate under the name CKYH - the Green Alliance, are launching a new liner service from Asia t...
  • BDB criticises WSV reform
    The German inland shipping organisation (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt/BDB) recently said that the Federal Transport Ministry's second report on the reorganisat...
  • The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich
    The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w...
  • Expeditors International reports higher profit
    Seattle-based forwarding and logistics service provider Expeditors International of Washington Inc. reported a Q1/2011 net profit of USD 91 million, 49% more than USD 61 million in...
  • Ceva launches new organization for global supply chain management
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics is to create a new organization called Supply Chain Solutions. Ceva has taken this step in response to the changing and evolving needs o...
  • Basel: name change for the world's oldest forwarders' association
    The association of Basel freight forwarding and logistics companies (Basler Speditions-Logistiker/(VBSL), which was founded in 1882, is adopting a new name. Attendees o...
  • Karl Gross boosts management of Hamburg branch office
    The German forwarding company Karl Gross Internationale Spedition recently boosted the managerial team at its Hamburg branch office by the addition of Steffen Fulst. He was previou...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • P&I club warns: Don't put garbage in WCR
  • STX OSV reports strong first quarter
  • Metro Machine awarded $78.8 million Navy contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Port of Vancouver nets DOT grant for freight access project
  • Port Metro Vancouver announces Blue Circle Award winners for 2010
  • NYK continues commitment to Chinese maritime universities
  • Crowley launches two barges to serve Western Alaska customers
  • Panama Canal Authority inks MOU with soy coalition

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Costamare orders five 8,800 teu vessels for Evergreen service
    Brings spree since going public last November to 20 vessels valued at more than $1bn
  • Long-term VLCC fixtures secured amid volatile market
    Period rates boosted but daily rates remain low
  • BG's LNG shipping dips but liquefaction profits rise
    UK gas giant BG Group saw profits from its liquefied natural gas shipping operation fall 14% in the first quarter of 2011, against the same period last year
  • Lower time charter earnings drive Scorpio Tankers into the red
    Product tanker outlook encouraging, says Emanuele Lauro
  • Aframaxes flat as bunker dip bolsters charterers' position
    Rates on all major routes depressed as owners fear situation is unlikely to improve in short term
  • Panamaxes benefit from rise in Indian coal imports
    Panamax vessels are snatching up coal voyages from Indonesia and Australia's east coast to coal-hungry India
  • Maersk Broker to expand in Greece
    Senior brokers from Greek market to be recruited as London chief moves to Athens
  • Essar to split shipping and ports to tighten possible investors' focus
    Nature of risk and competition involved in each business is distinct and capable of attracting different stakeholders, says company
  • Knightsbridge says excess tonnage is frustrating plan to grow dividends
    John Fredriksen company reports 16% fall in profit as revenues slip
  • EMEC appoints new board
    Senior executive from electronics firm Kongsberg to replace Wärtsilä's Eskola as president
  • K Line puts two car carriers into cold lay up
    Carrier takes action as Japan car exports fall 25% in March
  • Antwerp aims to link with Chongqing by land-only train service
    Rail connection will complement maritime cargo flows rather than compete, says port president
  • Private security tackles pirates but fears raised over industry 'cowboys'
    Calls for code of practice to guide armed guards on vessels, now used on around 10% of transits in the Indian Ocean
  • Worrying development
    Rosatomflot's icebreakers, even the nuclear ones, are all ageing beasts built in the Soviet era
  • Eagle Bulk sinks to loss after Korea Line bad debt provision
    Supramax bulker specialist slides to a $5.8m net loss for the first three months
  • Precious first quarter profit dives
    Books net profit of $3.6m, a quarter of the figure recorded in same period a year ago
  • Asia traffic boosts Deutsche Post DHL revenues
    Group posts $18.4bn first quarter revenues and sees operating margins improve
  • Fuel for thought
    An International Maritime Organization consideration of ISO 8217 should resume as soon as possible
  • TOP Ships set for reverse stock split as it plots $115m offering
    Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner aims to reduce debt and hunt ships
  • Kiel sees surge in ro-ro volumes
    Port on track to break 6m tonne barrier as ro-ro traffic lifts handling figures
  • Eyebrows fully raised
    To be caught red handed with a 4 km oil slick trailing your ship by French spotter plane smacks of blatant disregard of the rules or, quite simply, pure stupidity
  • Warning over ballast system handling
    Updated communique pays special attention to procedures for treatment
  • Private Chinese yards will get state backing
    Government to put jobs ahead of fleet capacity concerns in effort to keep shipbuilders afloat
  • Merck to focus on carriers' carbon footprint
    Pharma company also expresses concerns about quality and freight rates
  • OOCL returns to Samsung Heavy for four more 13,000 teu ships
    Hong Kong carrier to pay $136m per vessel in follow up to March order for six boxships
  • Diana Containerships targets up to $172m from public offering
    Simeon Palios-led owner is negotiating two 3,500 teu secondhand vessels and sees ample number of boxships for acquisition
  • TBS falls to $17m loss in first quarter
    Weak rates continue to hit dry bulk operator after it secures reprieve from lenders
  • IMO to discuss private armed security guidelines
    Providers will be vetted by shipowners and operators to keep out 'cowboys'
  • CSAV beats Maersk in reliability
    Drewry study puts Chilean line top of league as Danish giant slips in first quarter of 2011
  • Sinochem International looks to build its empire
    Chinese player considers chemical tanker spinoff despite struggling market

Fairplayweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • US coal exports surge
    US COAL exports are expected to reach 90M tonnes this year, the highest volumes in more than two decades, according to two major producers
  • Iran to aid Bahrainis
    IRAN WAS reported today to be readying aid ships to be sent next week to support government foes in Bahrain
  • Greeks seize 132 migrants
    GREEK port authorities have seized 132 migrants trying to slip illegally into Italy
  • Top seeks $100M lifeline
    EMBATTLED tanker and bulker owner Top Ships has proposed a heavily dilutive equity sale to meet its debt obligations
  • SeaFrance shrugs off P&O's move
    STRUGGLING Dover Strait ferry operator SeaFrance told Fairplay today that it does not expect a complaint by rival P&O to affect the EC's decision on its recapitalisation scheme
  • Precious profits drop 77%
    THAI DRYBULK carrier Precious Shipping today posted a 77% fall in net income for the first quarter, largely because of fewer asset sales than in the quarter last year
  • Japan to ship more LNG from Oz
    JX NIPPON has become the latest Japanese buyer to sign a deal to buy LNG from Chevron's Gorgon project off Western Australia, IHS World Energy Markets reported today
  • Pakistani breakers grab VLCC share
    PAKISTANI shipbreakers attracted VLCCs last week as environmental requirements in Bangladesh and India and lower scrap prices in China deterred owners
  • VLCC bunker break seen
    SINGAPORE brokers told Fairplay today that VLCC owners are finding some relief from lower bunker prices
  • Tran-Pacific box rates rise
    TRANS-Pacific box rates have improved further, while the rate of decline in Asia/Europe box rates has slowed
  • Essar finalises split
    INDIA'S Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics has announced the completion of its demerger into separate units for ports and shipping
  • STX OSV keeps offshore focus
    NORWEGIAN shipbuilder STX OSV has told Fairplay it plans to maintain its focus on offshore vessels, despite its order for eight LPG carriers from Transpetro
  • Diana Containerships plots growth
    NEWLY listed Diana Containerships has launched a follow-on offering to pay for two more ship acquisitions
  • Teekay's rating pared
    CREDIT agency Moody's has graded down its ratings of Teekay's corporate family and its senior unsecured debt
  • TBS back in crisis mode
    BULKER and tweendecker owner TBS suffered heavy losses in its first quarter and warned that it must raise more cash to meet 2H11 obligations

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Bill Aims to Increase Truck Parking Spaces
    Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., will re-introduce a bill Wednesday aimed at creating safer and more secure parking spaces for long-haul...
  • USPS Loss Reaches $2.2 Billion
    The U.S. Postal Service's red ink got deeper in its fiscal second quarter, as continued high costs and a 3.1...
  • Truckload Capacity Seen Tightening
    The weekly Longbow Research Truckload Barometer increased 1.3 percent last week, ending a month-long drop in April, indicating tighter availability...
  • Gernandt to Succeed Kuehne as K+N Chairman
    Karl Gernandt will succeed Klaus-Michael Kuehne as chairman of German forwarder and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel. Kuehne announced...
  • YRC Worldwide to Hire Network Engineers
    YRC Worldwide is searching for engineers to help optimize its network to save fuel ' and money ' by making...
  • ATSG Profit Falls 61 Percent
    Air Transport Services Group saw net profit drop 61 percent in the first quarter ending March 31 from the same...
  • Higher Fuel Costs Pinch Sysco Income
    A $14 million increase in fuel costs helped boost operating expenses at food service company Sysco 10.6 percent in the...
  • US Wholesale Inventories Up, Sales Growing Faster
    U.S. wholesalers' inventories rose for the 15th straight month in March but sales grew even faster, signaling that companies will...
  • Seaspan Adds 60th Ship to Fleet
    Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of its 60th ship, which has been chartered to "K" Line. The Berlin...
  • Asia-Europe Bunker Surcharge Hits Record High
    Ocean container carriers are levying record bunker fuel surcharges on shipping lanes between Asia and North Europe route, an industry...
  • China Trade Surplus Hits $11.43 Billion
    China's trade surplus jumped to $11.43 billion in April as surging exports outpaced import growth despite government efforts to shift...
  • Survey Finds Japan's Firms Pessimistic on 2011 Results
    One-third of Japanese firms expect to see their revenue and profit decline in the fiscal year 2011-2012 which started on...
  • UN Forecasts 1.5 Percent Japan Economy Growth
    Japan's economic growth will slow to 1.5 percent in inflation-adjusted terms this year from 3.9 percent last year, the United...
  • India's Port Container Traffic Inches Up 2 Percent
    Container traffic at major ports in India grew a mere 2 percent in April compared with a year earlier, according...
  • Emirates Boosts Cargo Revenue to Record $2.4 Billion
    Emirates SkyCargo boosted revenue 27.6 percent to a record $2.4 billion in the 12 months through the end of March...
  • Diana Containerships Eyes $172.5 Million Offering
    Diana Containerships is planning a public offering of up to $172.5 million to pay down debt and build its fleet...
  • Deutsche Post DHL Operating Profit Jumps to $906 Million
    Deutsche Post DHL increased first quarter operating profit 23 percent from a year ago to $906 million as strong growth...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Jumps 24.8 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo boosted freight traffic by 24.8 percent in April from a year ago, driven by surging volumes across its...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Schedule reliability down
  • China's trade surplus soars
  • Shippers warned to expect higher BAFs
  • FMC 'taking up' new container freight indices/derivatives
  • HSBC research reveals MENA strength

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Beluga's bunker battle
    Another chapter added to saga of insolvent German heavy-lift operator as legal drama unfolds in California.
  • Omega hits snooze
    Banks dial back debt clock by three days as George Kassiotis-controlled product tanker owner races to restructure loan packages.
  • Rates sting Scorpio
    Emanuele Lauro sees product tanker recovery on the horizon following first-quarter loss but duration of revival remains unclear.
  • OOIL slips in four more
    Hong Kong-listed boxship owner takes 13,000-teu haul at Samsung to 10 with $544m splash.
  • BSL starts Swedish service
    Estonian company using DFDS ro-ro for new run from Paldiski to Kapellskar.
  • Solvang still not happy
    Oslo-listed owner says performance of its shipping division remains unsatisfactory despite a return to the black.
  • Dof chases fresh bankroll
    Oslo-listed offshore group calls on capital markets to fill financing gap tied to STX Europe order.
  • Platou turns positive
    Slump in container rates has bottomed out says RS Platou Markets as it upgrades sector and two leading owners.
  • Lampke lines up takeover
    German liner player PWL Group strikes deal with Sloman Neptun for its ship agency business.
  • Knightsbridge lags Street
    John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner sees first quarter numbers land short of forecasts.
  • Dry's depressing reality
    Bulker owners face four more years of pain as record orderbook is delivered, analyst warns.
  • Precious profit slashed
    Thai bulker owner sees revenues dwindle in first quarter, while operating costs rise.
  • Siem back in the black
    Oslo-listed offshore shipowner posts a profit in the first quarter as AHTS investment pays off.
  • Investments bail out Wan Hai
    Taiwanese container line's first quarter profit rises despite growing operating costs.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Steinke to receive Connie Award
    Richard D. Steinke, who will retire this year as executive director of the Port of Long Beach, has been selected to receive the Containerization & Intermodal Institute's (CII) Connie Award. Steinke During his 14-year career at the port, Steinke le...
  • Essar Shipping splits in half
    Mumbai-based Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics Ltd. said Monday it is dividing its operations into two companies -- Essar Ports and Essar Shipping. For every three shares held of the current company, shareholders will get two shares of Essar Ports a...
  • Shipco restarts LCL service to Greece
    Non-vessel-operating common carrier Shipco Transport has restarted its direct less-than-containerload service from New York to Piraeus, Greece, citing an uptake in cargo volumes to the Mediterranean from the United States. The service will improve ...
  • Soy shippers, Panama Canal partner on trade
    The Soy Transportation Coalition on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority, marking the first time that a shipper organization has offered to partner on promoting the 2014 expansion of the Panama Canal. At the ...
  • Higher volumes, rates pull BNSF forward
    BNSF Railway had first quarter net profit of $607 million, 20 percent more than the $506 million recorded in the same 2010 period, according to a summary of its results provided by parent company Berkshire Hathaway last week. Berkshire provided a q...
  • Four new board members for TIACA
    The International Air Cargo Association has named four new members to its board of directors, the organization said Monday. The new TIACA board members are: Oliver Evans, chief cargo officer of Swiss International Airlines. Neel Shah, senior vi...
  • TBS reports loss as revenue shrinks
    TBS International said it had a first quarter net loss of $18 million compared to a $7.8 million loss in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $89.8 million in the first quarter compared to $100.1 million in the first quarter of 2010. The company warne...
  • Drewry: Liner reliability falls in Q1
    Container service reliability declined for the second quarter in a row during the first quarter of 2011, according toDrewry Maritime Research's latest Schedule Reliability Insightreport. The proportion of the 2,972 vessel calls arriving on time at...
  • Low rates 'reduce incentive'?
    Low rates 'reduce incentive'? Low rates 'reduce incentive'?...
  • Quarterly results
    Higher volumes, rates pull BNSF forwardBNSF Railway had first quarter net profit of $607 million, 20 percent more than the $506 million recorded in the same 2010 period, according to a summary of its results provided by parent company Berkshire Hat...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 10, 2011
  • Middle East prices mixed
    Avails 'extremely tight' in Durban.
  • Port of Gothenburg outlines environmental incentives
    Sweeteners include differentiated port dues, low sulphur fuel reimbursement and funds for retrofitting vessels with LNG propulsion.
  • Cruise industry shrinks as environmental rules tighten
    International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators expects another fall in passenger numbers.
  • Rotterdam prices rise
    Congestion at Rotterdam loading terminals.
  • RCCL highlights fuel strategy advantage
    Has kept relative fuel cost and consumption down, tells Bunkerworld conference about its emission mitigation strategies.
  • BAFs outstripping bunker price increases
    Alphaliner says bunker surcharges are at a record high.
  • Bridge reopens after bunker barge collision
    Investigation continuing into cause of Fremantle accident.
  • Asian bunker prices generally firming
    Demand mostly low at key Asian bunker ports on Tuesday, say traders.
  • Bulk carrier runs aground, leaks bunkers in Philippines
    Vessel enroute to India when it ran aground in southern Philippines on Sunday morning.
  • Australian bunker station gets upgrade
    With the addition of two new sewage pump-out units.
  • NYK gets 'excellent' rating for environmental efforts
    Shipping company gets top rating from the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
  • Rising bunker prices putting 'pressure' on profits
    Political unrest and increase in demand for crude and refined oils 'has had direct impact on cost of bunkers.'

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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