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BRIEFS
July 19, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM cuts APL link, renews Far East-Red Sea Rex2 with Hanjin, Yang Ming
  • Idle containership fleet increases in size as peak season hopes fade
  • Deep sea tugs sent to quell blaze and retrieve abandoned MSC Flaminia
  • First US-Cuba shipping service in 50 years with the 16-TEU Anna Cecilia
  • Long Beach June volume breaks 2012 record, rising 3.5pc to 280,526 TEU
  • Hong Kong exports increase 1.3pc while imports rise 0.7pc in May
  • International Chamber of Shipping urges EU to allow ship-sharing consortia
  • Chongqing's half-year cargo traffic up 18.8pc to 518 million tonnes
  • Maersk launches its own in-house e-invoicing system called MyFinance
  • Pearl River Delta's Humen first half box volume up 2,795pc to 362,000 TEU
  • Tianjin Port Group to cooperate with Taiwan International Ports
  • Singapore non-oil exports rise 6.8pc in June after 3.2pc May uptick
  • Gujarat Pipavav Port raises funds to finance major expansion works
  • Melbourne container volume increases 7.8pc to 2.58 million TEU in FY12
  • Tons of Rena debris still need to be removed from wreckage site
  • US authorities shift shipping lanes to save whales near San Francisco
  • JN Port must increase box capacity to stay in world's top 30 box ports
  • China's first half air cargo up 4.9pc to 28.7 billion tonnes per kilometre
  • Boeing faces US$13.6 million FAA fines for tardy fuel tank retrofit manuals
  • Troubled US planemakers, Hawker Beechcraft, team up with Chinese firms

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Container Trade Statistics shows volume slowing in May
  • Drewry forecasts higher freight rates for carriers in 2012 & 2013
  • Govt forms committee to scale up PPP mode in inland waterways sector
  • Graduate high flyers welcomed to SRI's legal internship scheme
  • H1 sees $ 6.1 bn invested in second-hand vessels
  • FTA with EU to boost sagging textile exports
  • Ennore Port gains from ban on dusty cargo handling at neighbouring Chennai Port
  • H1 below par for global transport, logistics
  • 4th round of India-Oz FTA talks likely in Aug.
  • India has investment-friendly climate: Sharma
  • INR turns sharply weak after firm start
  • IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.5 pc
  • US fires fresh salvo at Iran with sanctions on tankers, front firms

Marine Logweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • U.S. tanker American Phoenix commissioned by MOTC
  • RFP issued for new Staten Island Ferry design
  • Great Lakes Shipyard completes work on research vessel
  • ClassNK says it will pull out of Iran
  • French company acquires Boatracs
  • AMT sues MARAD over stalled Title XI application
  • HHI to sign $700 million contract for huge spar platform

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Maersk Line reaches deal to Continue Port of Seattle calls
  • Department of Agriculture inks shipping container availability report
  • CSX Corporation releases second quarter numbers
  • Inchcape Shipping warns of increased labor woes in Brazil
  • Change of command ceremony held for Coast Guard cutter MIDGETT

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Wartsila targets offshore and LNG as orders for other segments slide
    Owners are increasingly focusing on greener vessels, driven by legislation, says chief executive
  • Second explosion hits MSC Flaminia
    Rescue operations hindered, with no obvious cause found for initial blast
  • Shipping security firms return fire as UN experts criticise regulation gap
    Private security body rejects damning report arguing regulation will not work without international support
  • Dynacom lands $25,000 per day deal as VLCC spot market collapses
    Brokers forecast rise in period deals which offer owners better returns
  • Capital ratio concern for shipowners
    Loans under threat as European Banking Authority considers making 9% coverage permanent for larger banks
  • India to encourage refinancing of rupee loans in dollars
    Shipping companies among those likely to take advantage
  • Why shipping executives need a return to reality
    Recent statements by some of the top bosses bear little resemblance to what is actually happening in the market
  • Half-baked Alaska
    The state's challenge to the North American ECA won't pass the durability test
  • APT and Blackstone accuse Obama administration of bias against private equity
    UPDATED: APT chief Rob Kurz tells Lloyd's List why he thinks the hold-up in a $340m Title XI application is politically motivated
  • German approves draft law for onboard guards
    Rules governing PMSCs unlikely to be implemented before July 2013
  • Iranian sanctions leave chemical tankers unemployed
    Asian owners charging 'whatever they want' to pick up pariah cargoes
  • CSS unit issues profit warning
    Shanghai-listed machinery maker says first-half profit down 80% on year
  • Maersk Line signs mega-deal for seven post-panamaxes
    Charters arranged with Greek owners Technomar and Embiricos for vessels being built at Hyundai's Samho yard
  • Rising output from Australian miners fails to lift capesize rates
    BHP Billiton defies analysts' expectations in second quarter of 2012
  • Somalia's president shielded top pirate from arrest, says UN report
    Monitoring group slams 'climate of impunity'enjoyed by pirate leaders
  • Do box lines have the backbone to make rates stick?
    Analysts divided over lines' resolve as load factors slip
  • Scrapping is only answer for tankers
    As newbuildings continue to enter service, tanker sector has no option but to remove existing vessels
  • China Shipping Development issues profit warning
    Chinese major unable to escape from overcapacity and expensive bunkers may have to resort to bond issue
  • Going down in history
    Fateful voyage of the Albion revealed in priceless manuscript of captain's letter sent to Lloyd's underwriters in 1810
  • EU and US seaborne trade still below pre-crisis levels
    Figures from the International Transport Forum show the overall picture is 'stagnant'
  • New EU mission will complement Atalanta in fight against piracy
    EUCAP Nestor will focus on maritime capacities of countries in Horn of Africa and training of Somali coast guard
  • Asciano plans $358m Port Botany upgrade
    Introduction of box-handling automation will 'decimate' workforce, says Maritime Union of Australia
  • HHI eyes $1.1bn offshore deals
    South Korean shipbuilding giant in final steps to win two platform orders
  • Titan Petrochemicals reveals buyout offer from Chinese oil trader
    Deal with Guangdong Zhenrong Energy would include provision to buy 11% stake from Warburg Pincus
  • STX OSV secures PSV contract from Troms
    Vessel to be delivered in 2014 to charter by Statoil
  • Rongsheng seeks to extend deadline for Quanchai deal
    China's top private yard reluctant to finalise buyout deal amid weak market conditions

Fairplayweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • IACS chairman sets out priorities
    THE new chairman of IACS, Tom Boardley, has set a top priority for the organisation that it focuses on developing harmonised common structural rules during his year in office
  • APT cries foul over loan lag
    BLACKSTONE-owned APT has filed suit against the US government, alleging that bias against private equity has stalled its loan guarantee application
  • Somalia reportedly shielded pirate boss
    A PIRATE kingpin was given a diplomatic protection by Somalia's president, a Reuters report alleged today
  • Ferry sinks off Zanzibar
    A FERRY carrying at least 250 people in Tanzania reportedly sank today near Zanzibar
  • Nigeria mulls $5Bn fine in tanker-tied spill
    NIGERIA might impose a $5Bn fine against Royal Dutch Shell in connection with a 2011 offshore oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported today.509773.timg
  • Helvetia swallows maritime portfolio
    GROUPAMA, one of France's largest marine insurers, said it is selling its maritime underwriting unit to Swiss insurer Helvetia Assurance
  • Euronav runs up $20M in fresh losses
    ANTWERP'S tanker operator Euronav said today it ran up another $20.2M in net losses in the first half of the year
  • Chinese ship to join Russian Arctic flotilla
    A CHINESE icebreaker will for the first time be joining a convoy of 10 Russian cargo ships in transiting westward through the northern Chukchi and Laptev seas
  • Class NK also cuts out Iran
    JAPANESE classification society Class NK confirmed to Fairplay today it will close its Tehran office
  • Vehicle carrier order rise seen by bank
    DNB NOR has told Fairplay that the bank expects more orders for vehicle carrier newbuildings as the supply-demand balance improves
  • NCSP iron ore exports drop 49% in H1
    IRON ORE exports fell 49% in this year's first half year on year for Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Crude palm oil prices seen ready for rally
    CRUDE palm oil prices are headed for another rally as the El Nino effect and lower soybean production in the US exerts upward pressure on demand
  • Panamaxes lose momentum
    BROKERS cautioned today that rates for Panamax bulkers might be losing momentum

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • NY-NJ Port Expedites Bayonne Bridge Project
    The Bayonne Bridge will have enough clearance by the fall of 2015 to handle larger post-Panamax ships that will start...
  • Maersk to Hike US-Oceania Rates in August
    Maersk Line will boost rates on its services from the U.S. to all ports in Australia, New Zealand and the...
  • Housing Starts Rise, But Permits Fall
    U.S. housing starts in June rose at the fastest rate in almost four years, but permits for construction of new...
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls for Third Week
    Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.6 percent this week, down for the third week in...
  • Maersk Renews Seattle Calls
    The Port of Seattle got good news for a change on Tuesday when Maersk Line renewed its agreement to call...
  • China-Africa Trade Booms
    Sino-African trade is booming even as China's overall trade growth rates continue to slow because of weak domestic demand and...
  • UASC Sets Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge
    United Arab Shipping Company has joined other major ocean carriers in announcing a peak-season surcharge on westbound cargo from Asia...
  • Lidinsky Praises Container Availability Report
    Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. praised ocean carriers and the Department of Agriculture for a new weekly...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Confusion reigns in the liner industry
    To an outsider business analyst looking in, the container liner industry must paint a very confused picture: even to an insider the view is distinctly murky. For ...
  • Different fortunes for LB and LA ports in H1
    The first half liftings of the US west Coast ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles vary widely - while the latter has seen increases in both inbound and outbound ...
  • Dammam congestion free but slower
  • Mombasa mobilised again
    Action taken by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) this year has resulted in a major improvement in cargo-handling activity at the country's leading port Mombasa. ...
  • Irish exports driving recovery
    Exports from the Republic of Ireland increased by 7% in May, compared to the same month of 2011, to EUR7.52 (USD9.17) billion, with 58% going to EU counties [36% ...
  • MSC Flaminia: superstructure and engine room 'unaffected'
  • Chinese ports on the up for H1
    Despite the downturn in the traditional markets of Europe and the US, China's ports are continuing to grow their liftings according to volume statistics for the ...
  • Lome CT gears up
    Terminal Investment Ltd (TIL), which is a company with close links to Geneva-based container shipping company MSC, has placed an order with Finland-based Konecranes ...
  • Schedule reliability and container on-time delivery getting better
    More containers were delivered on time in June compared to May despite schedule reliability remaining constant, according to INTTRA's and SeaIntel's first joint ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • US secures Strait
  • UDW poised to pop
  • MSC Flaminia develops list
    The firefighting tug Fairmount Expedition is fighting the blaze on the abandoned containership MSC Flaminia as well as undertaking boundary cooling to try to prevent the fire spreading.
  • African ferry sinks
    A Tanzanian ferry has sunk with 250 people on board near the island of Zanzibar.
  • Nakilat cruising
    Qatar Gas Transport Co (Nakilat) continues to report steady earnings during the year so far.
  • Save the whales!
    Ships are to be re-routed in San Francisco Bay to help cut down on whale fatalities.
  • Livestock lag
    An order for 10 livestock carriers at Sungdong in Korea has been delayed due to lack of a refund guarantee.
  • Titan's White Knight
    Titan Petrochamical looks to have been thrown a lifeline in its battle for survival after a major investor agreed to a cash injection.
  • CSDC heads for loss
    China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has warned investors it is heading for a loss in the first six months of 2012.
  • Supramaxes sold
    Interest in second-hand supramaxes remains strong as another two sales were reported.
  • Ultrabulk back for more
    Ultrabulk has returned to Japan for more eco-friendly bulk carriers and has added additional vessels at Samjin Shipbuilding, its first at a Chinese shipyard.
  • Rex rises again
    French container line CMA CGM has resurrected its Asia to Red Sea loop without former partner APL.
  • Wartsila profit falls
    Finnish ship engine maker Wartsila has posted lower net earnings in the first half of 2012.
  • No word on Bahrain
    IM Skaugen is still none the wiser about its prospects of winning the tender for the Bahrain LNG import project.
  • KDM wants $36m
    Ukraine's KDM Shipping has said it wants to raise $36m for fleet expansion in its Polish IPO.
  • APT takes on US
    American Petroleum Tankers (APT) is suing the US government over alleged delays in a financing application.
  • ClassNK quits Iran
    Japan's ClassNK is the latest classification society to stop its Iranian dealings after US pressure.
  • Nordea earnings down
    Swedish bank Nordea's shipping profit has fallen in the second quarter as loan losses increased.
  • CSSC fears profit plunge
    Shipbuilder China CSSC Holdings has forecast a big drop in net earnings in the first half.
  • Troms confirms STX OSV order
    Singapore-listed shipbuilder STX OSV confirmed today that it has firmed up a newbuilding contract for a large platform supply vessel with Norway's Troms Offshore.
  • Analyst sounds TI alarm

American Shipperweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Retail, railroads reflect tepid economy
  • No merger of produce trade groups
    The Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association ended merger discussions Tuesday, citing unresolved differences in combining both their memberships and support staffs.
  • CMA CGM redeploys in Asia-Red Sea trade
  • Commentary: Making due in the South Pacific
    Although Maersk has exited the Wallis and Futuna, and Vanuatu island trades, freight forwarders on the islands are confident that they will find ways through other carrier services to move containerized goods.
  • COSCO, MSC raising Asia-Latin America rates
  • Hong Kong air cargo shows 2Q lift
  • Gypsy moth eggs found at Port of Tacoma
    It's Asian gypsy moth season again and U.S. border officials are trying to prevent the pests from entering the United States, where they could pose significant danger to forests and crops.
  • Intermodal, autos boost CSX, KCS earnings
  • FMC reviews 14 OTI license applications
  • MSC drops Charleston, Port Everglades on East Coast feeder
    The service decreased its total roundtrip voyage time from 14 days to seven days, and removed one vessel. It now operates weekly with one 3,840-TEU ship in a rotation of Philadelphia, New York, Freeport (Bahamas) and Philadelphia.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 18, 2012
  • Fujairah prices moving in different directions
    Overall price picture in the market remains uncertain.
  • Market lacks direction across Europe
    Congestion and limited enquiries add to sluggish market.
  • Dan-Bunkering beefs up Shanghai office
    Danish bunker company adds to its Shanghai operation.
  • Wartsila posts weaker first half profit
    Engine maker's results held back by depressed shipping markets.
  • New emulsion fuel has promising production start
    Ecomulsion Fuel Solutions says it hopes to reduce the processing cost of its alternative to conventional bunker fuel.
  • Asian bunker fuel oil prices mostly lower
    Price of 380 cSt in Singapore falls for the first time in over a week.
  • Iran offers cover to any ship
    Move to skirt round European ban on insuring vessels carrying Iranian oil.
  • Wartsila Hamworthy inks scrubber deal
    Set to provide four hybrid scrubber systems to two Royal Caribbean newbuild cruise vessels.
  • Shipping remains weak spot for ship financier
    Nordea making provision for more loan losses from shipping.
  • Norwegian shipbuilder wins contract for LNG-powered vessel
    Kleven Maritime chosen for its 'long experience and competence' in building LNG-powered vessels, says Remøy Shipping managing director.
  • South China sees marginal increase in fuel oil imports
    July imports relatively stable on tepid demand for bonded bunkers.
  • Belgian tanker firm widens H1 losses
    Challenge for tanker market 'still almost entirely' on the oversupply of available tonnage, it says.
  • Titan receives proposal for $213 million capital injection
    Proposed offer, however, subject to the adjournment and ultimate withdrawal of legal proceedings filed against it.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPYARDS
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.
TRADE
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
PORTS
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
SHIPPING
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
PORTS
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
SHIPPING
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
SHIPYARDS
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
PORTS
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
SHIPPING
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
SHIPPING
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
PORTS
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
SHIPPING
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
SHIPPING
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
TRANSPORTATION
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
AWARDS
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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%
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
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%
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
SHIPPING
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%
TRADE
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
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
PORTS
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%)
INDUSTRY
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
INDUSTRY
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
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
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
COMPETITION
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
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
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.
TRUCKING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
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.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
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.
LOGISTICS
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
PORTS
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
NEWS
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
PORTS
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
MARITIME SERVICES
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
SHIPYARDS
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
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.
CRUISES
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
SHIPPING
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
SHIPPING
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
COMPANIES
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
CRUISES
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
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
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
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
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
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%
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
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
PORTS
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
TAXES
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
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
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
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.
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
TRUCKING
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
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
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