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February 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Storm threat holds up Aussie iron ore exports
    A cyclone bearing down on Western Australia yesterday has left iron ore shipments from the world's top exporter at a near standstill as ports shut ahead of the storm.
  • Frontline chalks up bigger-than-expected Q4 loss
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest supertanker operator, may return to profit this quarter after its biggest loss since 2002 as oil demand from China curbs a glut of vessels that sent freight costs to a 13-month low.
  • Baltic Exchange index falls for first time in 2 weeks
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell on Monday for the first time in two weeks as cargo activity slowed and vessel availability increased.
Strait Talk
  • Indian Ocean turning into Wild West
    IT is only a month or so since piracy last featured in this column, but since then what was already an incredibly bad situation has got evenÂ' worse. A seafarer on board the multi-purpose ship Beluga Domination was murdered in cold blood by gang members in retaliation for the death of one of them after an unsuccessful rescue attempt by the Seychelles Coast Guard. Two other crew members are missing following the same incident, presumed dead.
Shipping Times
  • China rail sector offers growth opportunities
    Europe's fifth-biggest fund manager, DWS, sees China's rail sector as offering major growth opportunities for investors within the infrastructure sector, a manager of its infrastructure-themed fund said.
  • 31 convicted over Indian train blaze in 2002
    An Indian court yesterday convicted 31 people on conspiracy and murder charges over a deadly train fire in 2002 that triggered anti-Muslim rioting in which 2,000 people were killed.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Storm threat holds up Aussie iron ore exports
    A cyclone bearing down on Western Australia yesterday has left iron ore shipments from the world's top exporter at a near standstill as ports shut ahead of the storm.
  • Frontline chalks up bigger-than-expected Q4 loss
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest supertanker operator, may return to profit this quarter after its biggest loss since 2002 as oil demand from China curbs a glut of vessels that sent freight costs to a 13-month low.
  • Baltic Exchange index falls for first time in 2 weeks
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell on Monday for the first time in two weeks as cargo activity slowed and vessel availability increased.
Strait Talk
  • Indian Ocean turning into Wild West
    IT is only a month or so since piracy last featured in this column, but since then what was already an incredibly bad situation has got evenÂ' worse. A seafarer on board the multi-purpose ship Beluga Domination was murdered in cold blood by gang members in retaliation for the death of one of them after an unsuccessful rescue attempt by the Seychelles Coast Guard. Two other crew members are missing following the same incident, presumed dead.
Shipping Times
  • China rail sector offers growth opportunities
    Europe's fifth-biggest fund manager, DWS, sees China's rail sector as offering major growth opportunities for investors within the infrastructure sector, a manager of its infrastructure-themed fund said.
  • 31 convicted over Indian train blaze in 2002
    An Indian court yesterday convicted 31 people on conspiracy and murder charges over a deadly train fire in 2002 that triggered anti-Muslim rioting in which 2,000 people were killed.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Storm threat holds up Aussie iron ore exports
    A cyclone bearing down on Western Australia yesterday has left iron ore shipments from the world's top exporter at a near standstill as ports shut ahead of the storm.
  • Frontline chalks up bigger-than-expected Q4 loss
    Frontline Ltd, the world's biggest supertanker operator, may return to profit this quarter after its biggest loss since 2002 as oil demand from China curbs a glut of vessels that sent freight costs to a 13-month low.
  • Baltic Exchange index falls for first time in 2 weeks
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell on Monday for the first time in two weeks as cargo activity slowed and vessel availability increased.
Strait Talk
  • Indian Ocean turning into Wild West
    IT is only a month or so since piracy last featured in this column, but since then what was already an incredibly bad situation has got evenÂ' worse. A seafarer on board the multi-purpose ship Beluga Domination was murdered in cold blood by gang members in retaliation for the death of one of them after an unsuccessful rescue attempt by the Seychelles Coast Guard. Two other crew members are missing following the same incident, presumed dead.
Shipping Times
  • China rail sector offers growth opportunities
    Europe's fifth-biggest fund manager, DWS, sees China's rail sector as offering major growth opportunities for investors within the infrastructure sector, a manager of its infrastructure-themed fund said.
  • 31 convicted over Indian train blaze in 2002
    An Indian court yesterday convicted 31 people on conspiracy and murder charges over a deadly train fire in 2002 that triggered anti-Muslim rioting in which 2,000 people were killed.

Sched Netweb site
  • CKYH to drop Panama for Suez in new Asia-USEC AWE-6 loop
  • CSAV-CSCL to offer Far East-USEC loop via Panama March 21
  • Cosco and Hanjin to launch Far East-USWC loop in May
  • Maersk orders ten 18,000-TEU ships expects to buy another 20
  • South African trucks back on the road as strike ends
  • Singapore wins Maersk drilling orders for jack-up rigs
  • Kerry Logistics buys Hong Kong school meal catering firm
  • Rotterdam port induced to cut emissions to avoid eco-lawsuit
  • Damco to transport potash exports from Jordan
  • Hong Kong to hold Air Freight Asia Expo March 8-10
  • Atlas Air expects best to come as 2010 profits rise 102pc
  • ESC tells shippers be more active in handling air cargo services

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Tulsidas Khimji implements Logi-Sys for international logistics
  • Freight forwarders seek value before accepting e-freight
  • Railways' stringent new PPP norms could drive away investors
  • FDI inflows dip 22 pc to $ 21 bn in '10
  • Rangarajan panel projects 9 pc growth ahead, advocates stimulus withdrawal, GST rollout
  • FM stresses on tax info pact at G20 meet
  • JNPT Chairman inaugurates KMA's management week celebrations
  • Two-way ticket to excellence

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Damco office in port of Le Havre fully operational
    Damco's new office in the port of Le Havre (France) has given the company a good chance of competing against other forwarders in the area. The Le Havre branch is Damco's third one ...
  • Ferrovial concludes sale of Swissport to PAI Partners
    The sale by the Spanish enterprise Ferrovial of Swissport to the French private equity firm PAI Partners, originally announced on 2 November 2010, was formally concluded on schedul...
  • Gist signs five-year contract with meat producer Tulip
    The enterprise Tulip, a British supplier of quality pork, bacon, sausage and cooked meat products to the retail and wholesale sectors, has awarded a contract to the British logisti...
  • Yangtze River Express with first Qingdao intercontinental cargo link
    The Yangtze River Express Airline, a cargo carrier based at Shanghai's Hongqiao international airport, launched a thrice-weekly Shanghai Pudong-Qingdao-Los Angeles-Shanghai service...
  • Itella reports difficult year
    Finland's Itella Group has reported that 2010 was a difficult year for the company. Net sales for the year totalled EUR 1.84 billion, registering an increase of 1.2% from the previ...
  • Swiss forwarder Laible now AEO certified
    The Schaffhausen-based Swiss freight forwarder Laible was recently certified as an authorised economic operator by the Swiss customs authorities. Laible fulfilled all the necessary...
  • Manila airport to issue tender for new international cargo terminal
    The Filipino government is set to issue a tender for the construction an international cargo terminal at Ninoy Aquino international airport, one of two airports serving greater Man...
  • Ferrovia della Stato authorised to take over Arriva Germany
    The Italian state railway Ferrovia della Stato (FS) and the investment fund Cube have been given permission to take over Arriva Germany by the EU Commission. (ben)
  • Major Volvo trucks order in Brazil
    Volvo do Brasil has signed a sales agreement for 233 trucks with Reiter Log, a logistics operator based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Reiter Log will acquire 183 Volvo VM and 50 Volvo F...
  • Norfolk Southern increases railway operating revenue
    Norfolk Southern's Q4/2010 results show that the company benefited from a USD 34 million change in estimate, affecting deferred income taxes. Net income for 2010 was USD 1.5 billio...
  • Ceva launches cross-border roadfreight solution in Asia
    Ceva Logistics has launched a cross-border roadfreight solution in Southeast Asia, providing an integrated and cost-effective solution for customers. Ceva now offers a rapid seamle...
  • Better national roads in Romania
    The Austrian construction company Strabag has signed contracts worth EUR 106 million to renew national roads DN14 and DN15A in Romania. The project encompasses broadening and exten...
  • UK: new Felixstowe box terminal gearing up for operations
    The port of Felixstowe (UK) has begun tests at a new deepwater container terminal (berths 8 and 9). The "CSCL Star", the first of five new ultra-large containerships...
  • "CSCL Star" first of eight megaships to sail for CSCL
    The 14,100 teu "CSCL Star" is the first in a series of eight ultra-large container ships (ULCS) being built for China Shipping Container Lines in the South Korean Samsung...
  • Maersk Line orders largest and most efficient containerships
    Maersk Line has signed a contract with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company to build ten of the world's largest and most efficient vessels, with an opti...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Cohen to keynote Marine Log's Offshore Alternatives 2011
  • Somali pirates murder four American hostages held on S/V Quest
  • Maritime Cabotage Task Force now American Maritime Partnership

World Wide Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Port Metro Vancouver joining CP in new collaboration agreement
  • BNSF Railway spending $3.5 billion on capital program
  • Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 teu container ship
  • Maersk Line eyes orders for up to 30 new container ships
  • Carriers plan to offer new Asia/South American run

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • VLCCs next to turn to super-slow steaming to cut costs
    Maersk identifies savings of $22,000 daily on ballast leg of voyage
  • Capesize rates down as iron ore ports struck by cyclone
    Brokers report collapse in Chinese market as storms prevent tonnage from leaving Australia
  • Diana avoids Korea Line charters
    Dry bulk owner Diana Shipping published a full list of charterers of its fleet of 23 vessels along with its fourth quarter results today, as more companies were identified as having ships exposed to a South Korean shipping operator in receivership
  • Aframax rates to fall if Libyan crude exports disrupted
    Reports of disruption to oil production in Libya may have pushed up oil prices, but aframax brokers left manning the fort during traditionally slack International Petroleum Week were resolutely refusing to panic
  • Demand for soy-oil sees exports rise by 38%
    Soybean-oil exports jumped to a record in the October-January period as shipments of rival palm oil decreased
  • US aware of Gaddafi ship interests
    Libya's home-based shipping industry effectively under the sway of Gaddafi family, leaked cables reveal
  • Container shipping halted at Libyan ports
    Domestic turmoil in Libya has rendered the country's box ports too dangerous for commercial shipping to call at
  • Oil exports hit by Libya uprisings
    Southern Europe most vulnerable to prolonged disruption in supplies
  • Port operations continuing despite political unrest
    Any disruption at Libya's ports is likely to have a negative impact on aframaxes rates
  • Maersk bullish on Asia-Europe prospects
    Transhipment will lessen impact of 18,000 teu ships on trade route
  • Save the seafarer: why you need to fight piracy
    A delegation from the Mission to Seafarers travelled to Mombasa earlier this month to find out how seafarers were coping on the front line of the battle against piracy
  • Turmoil in Libya could drive up oil prices further
    Fears that the political problems could spread and hit output throughout the Middle East is pushing prices higher
  • Reefership fightback starts here
    Container lines, with their sophisticated modern reefer boxes, claim reefership operators are past their sell-by date
  • Reasons to lose sleep
    Any disruption to oil production in Saudi Arabia would have profound implications for the global economy and trade as well as the tanker market
  • Stahlmann quits post at MAN Diesel & Turbo
    Chief executive stands down as prosecutor's office in Munich confirms it is investigating charges of bribery against him
  • Somali pirates kill US hostages
    Four US citizens on hijacked yacht killed while US military captures pirates
  • Star Bulk reveals Korea Line exposure
    Says Asian operator owes $1.1m
  • Frontline upbeat on VLCC market outlook
    Posts net profit of $161.4m for 2010
  • Currency loss hits d'Amico 2010 results
    Posts 2010 net loss of $20.5m but tanker operator upbeat on long term outlook
  • Giant boxships may recast other routes too
    Big ships, like those on order for Maersk, will impact on other trades, say analysts
  • Dark clouds mass around P&I sector's silver lining
    Clubs have reported record levels of free reserves and investment returns look healthy, but the outlook is not bright for everyone
  • The Standard tops off a busy year with breakeven result on underwriting
    Marine mutual's entered tonnage for 2010-2011 was up by around 9% over the previous policy year
  • Arrival of the 18,000 teu giants is set to create a huge risk
    The prospect of up to 20 of the huge boxships up for insurance in the next 10 years has done little to comfort the marine market
  • Ruling clarifies perils of the sea and inherent vice
    The controversial 2004 Mayban judgment has been rejected in a ruling that makes a significant clarification of the law
  • Disturbing programmes
    EU's funding of Motorways of the Seas projects appears to be a case of giving with one hand and then taking a lot more with the other
  • Bulker orders propel Cosco Corp profit
    Net profit for 2010 more than doubles to $195m on back of 31 bulk carrier orders
  • Lyttelton port closed after earthquake
    Inchcape Shipping Services says extent of damage to the facility is unknown
  • Charter cover helps buoy Diana
    Dry bulk owner posts 17% rise in fourth quarter net profit to $32.3m
  • Kirby unveils $270m United Holdings buy
    Purchase of engine distributor dictated by recovery in shale gas in US

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • BDI's new trend is down
    THE BDI'S down trend solidified today after yesterday's halt to a 10-day rally, according to figures published by the Baltic Exchange
  • Diana poised for bulker buys
    CASH-RICH Diana Shipping today predicted that "extremely challenging" drybulk market conditions will facilitate its acquisition plans this year
  • Fog closes Houston channel
    ABOUT 60 ships are waiting to enter or leave the Houston ship channel, which remains closed due to fog, Fairplay was told today
  • Independent Tankers warns on VLCCs
    INDEPENDENT Tankers has warned that uncertainty surrounding two VLCCs could affect its future financial results
  • Euroseas forecasts box upside
    NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today predicted that pending charter renewals for its container fleet should buoy rates in 2011 after a "difficult" 2010
  • NZ quake causes 'utter devastation'
    THE NEW Zealand South Island port of Lyttelton is believed to have sustained significant damage today after being hit by a second major earthquake in six months
  • Russia scrutinises BP drilling plan
    RUSSIA'S plan could be under threat to link government-owned oil producer Rosneft with BP in a multibillion-dollar joint venture to seek oil in the Kara Sea
  • German forwarders acquire companies
    GERMAN freight-forwarding group Dachser & Geis is adding new cargo flows through strategic acquisitions in Central Europe and South Africa
  • Grieg unit taken over
    NORWAY's shipping and maritime services group Grieg has sold its freight-forwarding unit to Panalpina of Switzerland
  • Yangzijiang's profits rise
    YANGZIJIANG, one of China's biggest privately owned shipyards, said today its 4Q2010 gross profits jumped 27% year on year to 856.7M yuan ($130.2M)
  • Frontline falls after posting losses
    SHARES in tanker owner Frontline dropped in Oslo this morning after the company reported that it had sunk to losses in the fourth quarter
  • EC to spend most on Baltic shortsea plans
    THREE Baltic schemes will be getting most of nearly €85M ($115.3M) that the EC has allocated for European shortsea projects
  • Brokers see Handysize spot demand rise
    BROKERS in Singapore told Fairplay today Handysize owners are going for spot bookings rather than period charters this month
  • Hoe Leong profits jump 120%
    SINGAPORE tanker owner and offshore shipping company Hoe Leong has said its FY2010 net profits were S$11.86M ($9.29M), up 120% year on year
  • Weak box rates defied
    BROKERS in Shanghai told Fairplay today long-haul box rates from China are dropping, but the trend has not stopped liners from starting new services

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • CSX Opens New Ohio Intermodal Hub
    CSX Transportation began operating the big new intermodal terminal it built at North Baltimore, Ohio, near Toledo, which will be...
  • Crude Oil Surges on Middle East Unrest, Diesel Edges Up
    Political turmoil in the Middle East threatened world supplies of oil and pushed the price of crude oil up 6...
  • Chairman of $1.8 Billion Werner Enterprises to Retire
    Clarence L. Werner, the founder of Werner Enterprises, is stepping down as chairman of the $1.8 billion trucking company. Werner,...
  • Hamburg Sud Christens Large Container Ship
    German ocean carrier Hamburg Sud on Monday christened the Santa Isabel, the second of 10 sister ships, each with a...
  • Norfolk Southern Orders 1,500 Coal Cars
    Norfolk Southern Railway is ordering 1,500 high-capacity coal hauling railcars from FreightCar America, in an order valued at more than...
  • US Rail Lines Cut Jobs in January
    The seven major freight railroads reduced employment on their U.S. lines by 1,096 workers from mid-December to mid-January, the second...
  • Logistics Real Estate Demand Swings Up
    The decline in vacancy rates for logistics real estate will accelerate this year as resurgent demand outstrips slow growth in...
  • Expeditors Fourth Quarter Profit Soars 40 Percent
    Expeditors International of Washington boosted its net profit 40 percent in the fourth quarter to $96.5 million, capping a strong...
  • New Zealand Quake Shuts Lyttelton Port
    New Zealand's Lyttelton port closed after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, the nation's second largest city. The port,...
  • Vancouver, Canadian Pacific Agree on Performance Plan
    Port Metro Vancouver and Canadian Pacific Railway unveiled a "collaboration agreement" they say should improve productivity and reliability in moving...
  • Hapag-Lloyd Eyes IPO
    Hapag-Lloyd is aiming for an initial public offering in Frankfurt in mid-April with a target valuation of the company close...
  • Consumer Confidence Hits Three-Year High
    Consumer confidence hit a three-year high in February despite continuing concern about jobs, a business research group said. The...
  • FMCSA's Ferro on Regulatory Trucking Safety Initiatives
    FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro discusses three significant motor carrier safety initiatives. JOC safety coverage: FMCSA's Ferro Defines Broad Safety...
  • CMA CGM Gets Into the People Cargo Business
    CMA CGM is handling a new cargo on its giant container ships'people. The world's third-largest container line said Tuesday...
  • FMCSA's Ferro Defines Broad Safety Strategy
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is pursuing a three-pronged strategy to truck safety as it tries to drive truck...
  • Managers Plan Buyout of Trucking's US 1
    The top management of U.S. 1 Industries plans to acquire the trucking operator, spending about $10 million to buy out...
  • BAA Narrows Loss, Cargo Revives
    BAA, the owner of London's Heathrow and Stansted airports, sharply narrowed 2010 losses from the previous year as cargo surged. ...
  • Hamburg Sud, CCNI Connect Vancouver-Le Havre
    Hamburg Sud and Chilean ocean carrier CCNI started direct service between the West Coast of North America and Le Havre...
  • Panalpina Buys Norwegian Logistics Company
    Panalpina acquired Norway's Greig Logistics to broaden its coverage of the North Sea oil and gas sector. The Swiss...
  • CSAV, China Shipping Add All-Water Route
    CSAV and China Shipping plan to add a shared all-water service linking Asia and the U.S. East Coast via the...
  • Ship Lines Face Overcapacity, SeaAxis Reports
    Container shipping lines remain threatened by overcapacity that will peak soon before diminishing later this year as trade volume rises,...
  • Port Tracker Forecasts Slowing Europe Volume
    Container volume at all European ports will grow at moderate rates this year, though slower than in 2010, according to..

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Carriers back in the black, but for how much longer?
  • Maersk's Triple-E class not so cool
  • Mystery of Eimskip boxship grounding
  • US yacht seized by pirates
  • CKYH to overhaul Transpac and Far East/Europe services

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Diana plots expansion
    Greek bulker owner inspects 25 ships as it launches quest to acquire tonnage on the heels of profitable fourth quarter, CFO says.
  • ADR eyes US 'ghost fleet'
    Allied Defense Recycling sets up shop on US West Coast as MarAd steps up pace of scrapping scheme.
  • Green Reefers in recycling loss
    Oslo-listed shipowner loses out in recycling deal tied to elderly reefer in need of "major upgrades".
  • GC fixes Polar King
    Oslo-listed offshore owner seals time charter for construction-support newbuilding on order in Spain.
  • Quest killings up the ante
    Killing of four American yacht crew in botched rescue attempt could force wider US response.
  • FRO's price prediction
    CEO Jens Martin Jensen tips modern asset values to hold up and suggests supply and demand imbalance will not be so bad.
  • Pemex calls on Cal Dive
    US subsea contractor poised to pocket $24m as state-controlled energy giant sinks its teeth into Gulf of Mexico gig.
  • Star stuck in KLC saga
    Greek bulker owner's new CEO vows to "vigorously pursue" $1.1m worth of charter payments racked up by Korea Line Corp.
  • WSF sell duo
    1989-built Skagit and Kalama off for new life in Tanzania as US owner gets rid.
  • Libya turns off tap
    Oil terminals and other ports shut down as violence and unrest spread on Tuesday.
  • Pirates shoot US crew dead
    Pirates kill bible-delivering American crew of yacht hijacked in Indian Ocean last week, US Navy role unclear.
  • Concordia sees weakness
    Hans Noren-led Swedish tanker owner says markets to remain low this year but improvement coming as it returns to black.
  • Tina refloated off Germany
    Small cargoship pulled off beach at high tide on North Sea island of Juist.
  • Twisted again
    Rhein Maas's RMS Twisteden damaged in German collision six months after wheelhouse crushed hitting bridge.
  • Frontline slumps to a loss
    Fredriksen-controlled tanker giant slides into the red in the fourth quarter on weaker rate environment.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Damco opens Le Havre office
    Damco, the logistics and freight forwarding division of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, has opened a new office in the Port of Le Havre in France. The new office is Damco's third office in France aside from its main branch in Lezennes and Dunkirk....
  • Panalpina buys Norwegian logistics company
    International logistics and freight forwarding company Panalpina said Tuesday it has acquired Norwegian logistics company Grieg Logistics for an undisclosed sum, subject to approval from Norwegian competition authorities. Grieg Logistics was estab...
  • Great Lakes iron ore shipments up sharply
    The Lake Carriers' Association said iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 3 million net tons in January, a 60 percent increase compared to a year ago. Loadings were also 20 percent ahead of the month's five-year average. The association sai...
  • Halifax airport to extend runway
    Canada''s federal government and the province of Nova Scotia said Monday they would invest $14 million to extend the main runway at Halifax Stanfield International Airport from 8,800 to 10,500 feet. The longer length will allow the airport to handl...
  • CSAV says volumes continue to grow
    Chilean container shipping company CSAV said its January container volume was 295,600 TEUs compared to 189,100 in January 2010, and the company's highest monthly in three years. However, freight rates fell. Using an index that pegs average contain...
  • Hamburg Sud takes delivery of 7,100-TEU ship
    Liner carrier Hamburg Sud said Tuesday it has received the second of 10 7,100-TEU vessels from South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. TheSanta Isabelwill go into service on Hamburg Sud's New Good Hope Express loop connecting As...
  • Europe container traffic sees moderate growth
    Import and export deep sea container volumes this year across Europe are expected to rise, albeit more slowly than in 2010, said the latest issue ofGlobal Port Tracker: North Europe Trade Outlook.The report was released Monday by Hackett Associate...
  • U.S. budget 'a mixed bag' for ports
    The American Association of Port Authorities is calling President Obama''s proposed fiscal 2012 budget a "mixed bag" for the nation''s seaports, applauding plans for a national infrastructure bank that could fund road and rail projects in ports, b...
  • CMA CGM offering cargo cruises
    CMA CGM is offering vacationers the ability to ride on their containerships, including its new 13,800-TEU behemoths.CMA CGM Christophe Colomb Photos ' Thierry Dosogne The French carrier said it had 690 passengers take cruises on its containerships ...
  • March Cover Story

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Concordia logs SEK 80 million profit
    Swedish Concordia Maritime reports a SEK 80 million result after tax in 2010, compared to a SEK -81 million loss in the previous year. The net turnover is SEK 513
  • NordöLink and FinnLink to swop vessels
    Finnlines rearranges its tonnage on its ferry routes between Sweden and Germany and Sweden and Finland. After two years on the NordöLink service between Malm' and Travem'nde the ro-pax
  • Maersk Line orders largest vessels ever
    It's now official that Maersk Line has placed an order of ten 18,000 TEU container vessels at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for delivery 2013'2015. The vessels, Triple'E class
  • Laid up coaster sold to Norway
    The laid up coaster Dantic has been sold to a Norwegian buyer and is now underway to Kopervik in tow by the Danish tug Vitus. Dantic, which has been laid

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
  • Dubai supports emission trading programme
    UAESA 'fostering a better understanding of the maritime sector efforts to minimise the industry's environmental footprint.'
  • Fujairah market firms
    The bunker market is tight for prompt avails in Fujairah.
  • Prices up by double-digits in key ports
    Bunker prices rise on the back of crude oil futures, which hit two-and-a-half-year highs.
  • Expansion of Gibraltar's bunkering area still being assessed
    'Stringent measures' would be put in place to address environmental concerns, port official tells Bunkerworld.
  • Industry shake-out reveals winners and losers
    Bunker industry 'that has embraced excellence and best practices' will emerge from crisis, says WFS CEO Paul Stebbins.
  • Eniram releases study into improving vessel efficiency
    136 day study onboard 5,500 TEU container vessel identifies up to 6.8% fuel savings potential and $160,000 reduction in bunker costs.
  • Bunker prices surge at key ports
    Demand for bunkers generally low at major Asian ports on Tuesday.
  • Singapore ship chandlers and bunkering trade down in Q4
    The sector registers marginal decreases in both domestic and foreign wholesale trade.
  • US barge operator ups projected earnings on acquisitions
    Raises 2011 net earnings by up to $0.25 per share following the acquisitions of United Holdings and Enterprise.
  • Fuel saving system to harness solar, wind power
    System will transform vessels into 'part solar ships and part sailing ships', says Japanese technology firm.
  • Indian refiner sells 380 cSt parcel at lower premiums
    In line with improving supplies in Asia as Western inflows improve.

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