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November 22, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China downplays sea spats in region after Obama challenge
    China played down tensions with the US and proposed funding to enhance maritime cooperation in South-east Asia after President Barack Obama challenged its actions in the South China Sea at a summit of Asian leaders.
  • Gen Maritime can draw on bankruptcy loan
    General Maritime Corp, the second-largest US owner of oil tankers, can draw US$30 million of a US$75 million loan that will require it to file a plan of reorganisation in 75 days or sell all its assets.
  • Returns for oil tankers rise to 8-month high
    Returns for supertankers hauling two million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude to Asia rose to an eight-month high as refinery demand increased the number of ships chartered and reduced the tally of available vessels.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hapag-Lloyd Q3 profit down 618pc, sales off 15pc - soaring bunker blamed
  • Occupy Oakland votes to shut down all west coast ports on December 12
  • Correction: Asia-West Africa rates rise US$250/TEU from December 15
  • Vice premier: China-first policy needed to meet lingering global recession
  • Economy to deteriorate, say 1,119 economists surveyed in 119 countries
  • MOL to open its own offices to assume agency work in eastern Europe
  • West coast dockers win arbitrator ruling to inspect, repair trailer chassis
  • North American Freight Index up 39pc in October, biggest jump since Katrina
  • Euro debt angst blamed for third quarter European road freight index fall
  • Hong Kong air cargo volume off 8.2pc in October, but passengers up 5.9pc
  • Boeing expects Mideast aircraft demand to increase 160pc over 20 years
  • Airbus expects 300pc growth in cargo, 200pc more freighters in 20 years
  • Cathay expects 15-20pc more cargo in 2012 despite October shortfall
  • US Justice Department eases fine demands for troubled air carriers

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APL to commence Singapore-Laem Chabang LCX shuttle from Dec. 12
  • City Transport Syndicate celebrates completing 15 years in Delhi
  • CTL 2011 is bigger & better than ever before
  • DSME & GL offer first-ever solution for LNG-fuelled large container vessels
  • Maersk leads in on-time schedule reliability
  • Marseille Fos handles 1 pc more cargo in 9 months
  • MOL installs marine broadband Internet system on 5 LNG carriers
  • MSC extends slot charter on Oceania Loop 2
  • Seago Line joins INTTRA's network of ocean carriers
  • 'China Sourcing Fair' from Nov. 23-25
  • Vasan inaugurates 12.80 m draught facility at V.O. Chidambaranar Port
  • CMTL commissions first private freight terminal in India at Timmapur
  • Freight forwarders in a service tax quandary
  • Rs. weakness wont affect economy'Virmani
  • Slowdown-hit garment exporters begin search for fresh pastures

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Imperial Baris station ro-ro barge in Magdeburg
    The German company Imperial Baris is offering additional special heavylift services by stationing the ro-ro push-barge "Europa 1" in Magdeburg (Germany). It will be deplo...
  • Southeast Asia an attractive railway market
    The market for rail technology in Southeast Asia has a volume of about EUR 1.8 billion - and is set to grow far higher than in other regions, according to a study of the railway ma...
  • Australian court fines Korean Air for cartel activities
    A Sydney federal court in Australia has fined Korean Air Lines AUD 5.5 million (EUR 4.1 million) for fixing prices as part of a cartel. The Australian Competition and Consumer Comm...
  • InterRail expands offering for Central Asia
    The InterRail Group has successfully started a round-trip container service between Uzbekistan and India and China. This reduces the number of empty containers transported and cuts...
  • Runway expansion in Rio de Janeiro
    The Brazilian airport operator Infraero has begun work on a runway expansion project at Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim airport, the largest hub in greater Rio de Janeiro. The USD 37 m...
  • P&O Ferrymasters doubles Cabot volumes in two-year deal
    Following a two-month tender process, P&O Ferrymasters has strengthened its position as a leading pan-European transport supplier for the Cabot Corporation, a US chemical produ...
  • Euro-Leasing and MAN Rental launched in Sweden
    The Euro-Leasing group, which belongs to MAN Truck & Bus, is expanding its Scandinavian activities. To provide Swedish forwarders, transporters and logisticians with its on-sit...
  • Alexandre de Juniac named Air France chairman
    The board of the French flag carrier Air France has named Alexandre de Juniac as the company's new chairman of the board and director general. Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the Air France-K...
  • Another record for Boeing
    At the recent East Asian summit held in Bali (Indonesia), US president Barack Obama witnessed the announcement of the largest commercial airplane order ever placed for Boeing aircr...
  • Further decrease in the Howe Robinson Container Index
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) fell by 16 points or 3%, from 556.6 points in the week ending on 4 November to 540.5 in the one ending on 18 November. The fortnight saw sm...
  • TNT Express planning hub in Hanover
    The CEP service provider TNT Express will build a new distribution centre in Hanover in 2012. The contract for a plot at Hannover Langenhagen airport was signed recently. The parti...
  • Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens
    Holleman Bulgaria transports wind turbine generators for Siemens Holleman Bulgaria, a member of both the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) and of Cargo Equipment Experts (CEE) ne...
  • CitySprint to acquire Lewis Day courier operations
    CitySprint has agreed to acquire Lewis Day's UK courier operations, building on its position as the country's leading same-day courier and distribution network. As part of the deal...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Hamburg shipbuilder J.J. Sietas declares insolvency
  • DSME starts construction of world's largest floating dock
  • BIMCO developing contract for employment of armed guards
  • Wärtsilä starts first X-generation engine at ceremony in China

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Port of Tacoma handles largest Genie lift shipment
  • FESCO Transportation Group reports nine month numbers
  • Port of Bellingham opens annual Gingerbread House contest
  • Pacific Maritime Association eyeing reefer box safety situation
  • Hapag-Lloyd expanding service covering Guatemala, Caribbean

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • US government fails in bid to extend detention of Gaurav Prem master
    Magistrate's order to complete probe in magic pipe case by December 9 is upheld by district judge
  • Charter for Solvang-owned VLGC set to drive market below $70 per tonne
    Surprise low rate for Clipper Sirius forces new market forecast for coming weeks
  • Secondhand panamax prices start falling again
    Older tonnage hit hardest as sale and purchase market continues to plummet
  • Grimaldi adds Genoa-Valencia freight service to Motorways of the Sea
    Two modern ro-ro ships will sail three times a week both ways
  • US storms into global LNG export market
    New opportunities for gas carriers in wake of landmark liquefied natural gas deal
  • Where will US gas cargoes go?
    Chile and Asia could soak up exports
  • Drive for energy independence fuels surge in shale gas production
    High volumes push down prices, boosting export opportunities
  • Antwerp starts work on second left bank lock
    Deurganck dock access to be completed by 2016
  • Sanko Steamship commits to second deal for MR tanker pair
    Price paid shows deterioration of the market in past weeks
  • Indian LNG import capacity set to double
    BP-Reliance joint venture to boost liquefied natural gas imports
  • Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings to join UK public sector strike
    MCA staff also set to walk out
  • Sobrena workers demand state aid to save French yard
    Brittany Ferries contract win gives stay of execution
  • Owners avoid pressure to accept dangerous cargoes
    Crew safety is being neglected when carrying bulk cargoes prone to liquefaction
  • Law firms need not fear consolidation
    Solid shipowners needing capital will continue to look to solid ship finance banks and suitable lawyers
  • Democracy in Greece not on hold
    All changes in the Greek government so far have been constitutional
  • Ferguson wins first hybrid ferry contract
    Glasgow yard to build two low-carbon battery-diesel ro-ros
  • ABS warns against green ship design
    US class society says trend creates conflict of interest in area of 'ethical quicksand'
  • Rickmers Group gears up for consolidation
    Changing funding model as bank loans dry up
  • EXCLUSIVE: Algeria exchange controls could spark shipping pull-out
    Maersk and CMA CGM cash stuck in country
  • US lifts sanctions on Libya's GNMTC
    Libyan company's fleet of 24-strong vessels free to trade
  • EXCLUSIVE: HSH Nordbank warns shipping loans will become scarcer
    Torsten Temp says eurozone crisis will force banks to reduce lending books
  • GMS holds back publishing of Indian subcontinent scrap rates
    Increased renegotiations lead to greater price uncertainty in main demolition market
  • Hammonia looking at CMA CGM boxships
    German vessel operator in the midst of negotiating purchase of two post-panamaxes
  • Eitzen Chemical axes pool operations
    Move is part of efforts to raise liquidity
  • Spain sets out transport goals
    New government to prioritise intermodal links
  • Neighbourliness in the Pacific
    President Obama may be roiling China, but the engagement is constructive
  • Get well soon, GenMar
    Some leading companies have been through Chapter 11 and lived to tell the tale. We hope General Maritime will too

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Hapag sees Atlantic boost
    GERMAN box line Hapag-Lloyd said today it produced operating profits in the third quarter despite great Far East pressure on freight rates
  • Bangladesh breaker killed
    A WORKER was reportedly killed today at the Prime breaking yard in Bangladesh - even though the country has barred such companies from acquiring new ships to recycle
  • NYSE ejects GenMar
    PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime has received preliminary bankruptcy court approvals and confirmed that its trading days on NYSE are over
  • Savannah unveils scheme
    OFFICIALS approved a $6.5M improvement for box handling facilities in Savannah, the port affirmed today
  • Chevron accepts responsibility Brazil spill
    US OIL company Chevron today accepted responsibility for an oil spill off Brazil
  • Italian ro-ro expansion
    ITALIAN ro-ro operator Grimaldi has defied sovereign debt fears and announced a new service between Italy and Spain
  • Robust 2012 seen for offshore drilling
    SINGAPORE'S yards could benefit from increased demand for ocean drill rigs in 2012, analysts predicted today
  • Will BIMCO's licence say: have gun, will travel?
    BIMCO said today it has started working on a standard contract for employing armed guards
  • Spanish builders cross fingers after election
    SPANISH shipbuilders told Fairplay today they are pushing ahead with efforts to establish a tax lease scheme despite uncertainty over the new government
  • India ship shares battered
    SHIPPING stocks in India tumbled today, with most leaders hitting a year's low on economic slowdown fears and the country's foreign trade fall
  • Pirate suspects arrested
    POLICE in Somalia have reportedly arrested pirates related to the attack on the Greek tanker Olib G
  • China seeks 'maritime connection network'
    CHINA HAS reportedly proposed a co-operation fund for developing a "maritime connection network" with Southeast Asian nations
  • Manila clears most ferries
    EIGHT of nine Superferry vessels were cleared today to resume operations in the Philippines, as an inquiry continued into last week's fatal fishing boat-ferry collision
  • ATS narrows losses by 45%
    LOSSES at ATS Consolidated have narrowed by 45% in the third quarter of 2011
  • Paris offers help to SeaFrance worker group
    FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani has offered government help to the worker co-operative bidding to take over SeaFrance, which continued today to suspend Channel services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Diesel Hits $4 Mark for First Time in Six Months
    Diesel prices across the United States increased 2.3 cents in the week ending Nov. 21, rising over $4 a gallon...
  • Thai Floods Force CEVA to Re-engineer Supply Chains
    CEVA Logistics is working to re-engineer the supply chains of its automotive and hard disk drive customers because Thai floods...
  • Postmaster General Urges Bolder Postal Reform
    Postmaster General and CEO Patrick Donahoe urged Congress on Monday to take a bold approach to reforming the U.S. Postal...
  • Lufthansa Puts Frankfurt Expansion on Hold
    Lufthansa Cargo is suspending plans for a $1.35 billion expansion of the airline's Frankfurt hub because of a German court's...
  • Railroads Say Weak Exports Hurting Grain Shipments
    Grain transport on U.S. railroads fell 18.3 percent year-over-year in the past week, extending a steep slide in shipping from...
  • Pacific Northwest Ports' Imports Fall, Exports Rise
    Containerized imports generally lagged but exports continued to grow in October at the ports of Oakland, Portland, Tacoma and Seattle....
  • TransCore's Shrader Sees Strong Freight Volume in the US Truckload Market (Video)
    Despite mixed signals in other parts of the global shipping economy, David Shrader, senior vice president for operations at TransCore,...
  • October Class 8 Orders Top Projections
    Orders for Class 8 heavy trucks hit a six-month high in October, with manufacturers receiving 29,824 new orders and 28,026...
  • Savannah Expands Intermodal Railyard
    The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $6.5 million, 6,000-foot extension of the Mason Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, as the...
  • Supply Chain Under Water
    When Honda resumed production at one of its plants near Bangkok more than a month after shutting its factories amid...
  • Japan's Trade Balance Slips Back Into Red
    Japan suffered a trade deficit of $3.56 billion in October, as exports fell amid a slowdown in the global economy...
  • Container Traffic Grows at Major Asian Gateways
    Box throughput at leading Asian gateways grew in October despite the economic uncertainties that plague key European and U.S. markets....
  • Hapag-Lloyd Profit Falls 94 Percent to $17.5 Million
    Hapag-Lloyd said currency swings and rate competition caused third quarter profit to drop 94 percent year-over-year to $17.5 million, but...
  • Hong Kong Air Freight Drops 8.2 Percent
    Hong Kong International Airport saw cargo volume fall 8.2 percent from the same month a year ago as a surge...
  • Marine Highways' New Direction
    While attending a recent two-day marine highways workshop at George Mason University, I realized the concept has been studied exhaustively...
  • Trucking Dashboard 2011: Third Quarter
    The for-hire U.S. trucking industry took a detour around economic fears in the third quarter, as year-over-year increases in freight...
  • Brokers Climb the Logistics Ladder
    Shippers turned to freight brokers for truck capacity in increasing numbers in the third quarter, boosting revenue at third-party intermediaries...
  • Lytle Takes the Helm at Long Beach
    The Port of Long Beach is in the early days of implementing the largest capital expansion program in its history,...
  • Built to Grow
    If industrial real estate is an accurate barometer of where the international trade economy is headed, the transportation industry should...
  • Carriers Joined at the Ship?
    Container shipping's latest slide into red ink is reviving talk about mergers and acquisitions among carriers. Major ship lines...
  • Blowing the Whistle
    Proving again that shareholders no longer are willing to tolerate systemic shortcomings from those in charge of public companies, the...
  • Hardly Pushing the Envelope
    Is $5.1 billion enough to get the attention of Congress? The loss the U.S. Postal Service piled up in the...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Hapag-Lloyd finishes Q3 11 in the black
    Hapag-Lloyd outperformed the market in Q3 11. Whereas most other carriers slipped further into the red, it just ended up with a small positive result of EUR9.6 ...
  • Yusen Logistics (India)
    In the latest phased global roll-out of its integration of NYK Logistics and Yusen Air & Sea Service the NYK Group has announced the formation of Yusen ...
  • IAS launches new web modules for better connectivity
    Oakland (US)-headquartered software/technology company International Asset Systems (IAS) has launched extensions to its DispatchManager - a web solution that automates ...
  • Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December
  • Evergreen splits pendulum service again
    Evergreen has split its UAM pendulum service between the Mediterranean and US West Coast back into two separate Transpacific and Asia/Europe strings. Instead of ...
  • Congress' interest in ending US antitrust immunity sparked on eve of FMC study release
    The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) study into the impact that the ending of anti-trust immunity for liner shipping conferences in Europe has had on the industry ...
  • Thailand's economy suffers flood hit
    The economy of Thailand expanded by a disappointing 3.5% in the third quarter of the year as the severe floods that have swept the country since July, killing at ...
  • India tightens the noose on old ships
    A two-day seminar in Chennai, India last week, as part of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) centenary celebrations, was inaugurated by G K Vasan, Union ...
  • 64 boxes removed from Rena

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Capital curtails spot exposure
    Capital Product Partners pulls VLCC out of the spot market as parent rides to the rescue with another long-term charter.
  • Analysts examine Diana deal
    Equity gurus see more acquisitions on the horizon for New York-listed bulker owner following latest $32m raid.
  • Wikborg exits AMA
    Manhattan-based boutique waves goodbye to co-founder as fate of Norwegian outpost hangs in the balance.
  • Yang Ming tied to scrap pact
    Brokers finger Taiwanese transport giant as seller in $9m demolition deal.
  • Norden selling KLC exile
    Former Korea Line chartered vessel draws huge attention in Greece as Danish owner invites offers.
  • Shipping's coming crisis
    Shipowners' organisation says market distortion from redundant shipyards is the real threat facing owners.
  • Another breaker dies
    Bangladeshi worker loses life after falling down a lift shaft at Chittagong yard.
  • Crew stranded off Sudan
    Seafarers running out of supplies on Sri Lankan vessel denied berth over unpaid fees.
  • Deep Sea reels in extension
    EnQuest adds another 300 days to platform-supply vessel deal with Oslo-listed owner.
  • Korean owner trimming down
    National Bitumen Corp tipped for double scrap sale which will leave it with only one tanker.
  • Santos strike grips port
    A 24-hour strike by Brazilian port workers causes delays and disruption.
  • Amanda too heavy
    Danish cargoship stopped by German marine authorities after over-loading with scrap metal.
  • Globus getting stronger
    Expanding George Karageorgiou-led bulker owner defies tough markets to increase nine-month profit.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled
  • Grand China accused of non-payment on bulk vessels
    Hainan, China-based carrier Grand China Logistics has been accused by three European shipowners for halting payments on chartered bulk vessels, according to the Financial Times.
  • FMC sees progress on fuel alternatives
    Commissioner Mario Cordero of the FMC says progress is being made on development of fuel alternatives for commercial vessels. Use of liquefied natural gas as fuel is an example.
  • Sea Star agrees to pay $14 million fine for price fixing
  • Hapag bucks trend, makes money in 3Q

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 21, 2011
  • Canadian 'green vessel' retrofit draws nearer
    Many of the energy-saving technologies could then be deployed in commercial shipping to reduce fuel costs and lower the environmental impact of travel.
  • Last coal powered vessel set for LNG trial
    Last US vessel to be powered by coal looks to natural gas future.
  • Prices soften across European ports
    Crude oil markets extend losses in early trading.
  • IFO prices still tumbling in Fujairah
    380 cSt price has fallen more then $40 pmt in a week.
  • Crew support 'crucial' for towing kites
    Bunker savings trigger crew bonuses, vessel operator tells conference.
  • Shipping's dilemma in the face of COP17
    The shipping industry requires a realistic lead in time to respond positively to decisions flowing from COP 17.
  • Fujairah pipeline 'operational next month'
    'There's a hurry to get this operational' as tension grows over Iran's nuclear programme.
  • 'No delays' for ECA rules
    0.10% sulphur cap likely to be in force in just over three years.
  • 'Tough competition and high bunker prices' define the market
    Hapag-Lloyd reports sharp year-on-year fall in third quarter profit.
  • South China fuel oil imports up 70% in November
    Region expected to import 230,000 mt of fuel oil during month.
  • Bunker prices down double-digits at most Asian ports
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports on Monday.
  • Chimbusco to offer 3.50% sulphur IFOs by December
    To offer 3.50% sulphur fuel oil at all Chinese ports next month.
  • Quebec to introduce LNG-powered ferry
    Ferry able to carry more passengers and vehicles than the current vessel in service.
  • UK-based firm launches marine fuel testing programme
    Fuel samples can be analysed and reported on the same day of delivery, says SeaTec Services.
  • MISC spending $3.5 million in energy efficiency studies
    MISC's LNG carrier vessel Seri Balhaf given Green Award certification.
  • Buckeye posts $110 million quarterly net loss
    Commissions newly constructed inland dock at BORCO for fuel oil, gasoline and diesel cargo operations.
  • Bunker supplier resumes ops at Auckland port
    Bunker tanker Awanuia commencing 'normal barge operations' as of Monday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hamper progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of those scrapped in the decade just ending.
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal of 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.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
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.
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
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Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
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
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
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
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
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
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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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
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
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
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