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August 3, 2007
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China's Titan Petrochem plans spot contracts market
    Titan Petrochemical Group Ltd, China's largest oil-supertanker owner, plans to set up a market to trade spot petrochemical contracts in the country's south this year, said the head of Guangzhou Huanan Petrochemicals Exchange.
  • Strong demand may fuel rising Capesize rates
    The rate of hiring capesize ships, the largest type of bulk carriers, which has risen the past nine days, may extend gains on increasing global demand for iron ore and coal. The Baltic Capesize Index, a measure of rates for that class of vessels on different routes around the world, rose 1.1 per cent to 9027 yesterday, according to the London-based Baltic Exchange.
  • Tanker rates fall on Japan oil stock gains
    The rates for hiring medium to long-range tankers to transport oil products including diesel on Asian routes fell as Japan's oil inventories increased, reducing demand for ships.
  • Aussie navy rescues lone yachtsman 03/08/07
Admiralty Casebook
  • Experts fail to convince judge about oil spill
    AN AUSTRALIAN court last month refused to impose a hefty fine against the owner of a container vessel for an oil pollution offence that provided for a maximum fine of A$10 million (S$13 million), imposing instead a A$25,000 penalty.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China's Titan Petrochem plans spot contracts market
    Titan Petrochemical Group Ltd, China's largest oil-supertanker owner, plans to set up a market to trade spot petrochemical contracts in the country's south this year, said the head of Guangzhou Huanan Petrochemicals Exchange.
  • Strong demand may fuel rising Capesize rates
    The rate of hiring capesize ships, the largest type of bulk carriers, which has risen the past nine days, may extend gains on increasing global demand for iron ore and coal. The Baltic Capesize Index, a measure of rates for that class of vessels on different routes around the world, rose 1.1 per cent to 9027 yesterday, according to the London-based Baltic Exchange.
  • Tanker rates fall on Japan oil stock gains
    The rates for hiring medium to long-range tankers to transport oil products including diesel on Asian routes fell as Japan's oil inventories increased, reducing demand for ships.
  • Aussie navy rescues lone yachtsman 03/08/07
Admiralty Casebook
  • Experts fail to convince judge about oil spill
    AN AUSTRALIAN court last month refused to impose a hefty fine against the owner of a container vessel for an oil pollution offence that provided for a maximum fine of A$10 million (S$13 million), imposing instead a A$25,000 penalty.

Sched Netweb site
  • Grand Alliance members agree to extend co-operation 10 years
  • DHL, Microsoft to jointly operate warehouse in Yantian
  • Relationship Orientation Certificate Programme begins in HK
  • Rising box volumes slows ship turnarounds at Australian ports
  • Tanzania Port to boost capacity to meet growth projections
  • Port of Savannah handles 2.34 million TEU in fiscal 2006-07
  • International airfreight volumes up by 4.9pc
  • British Airways, Korean Airlines fined over price-fixing
  • Qantas to raise overseas fuel surcharges as costs rise

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • D. T. Joseph sees urgent need for cohesive, strong & effective Indian maritime constituency
  • Essar Shipping's Q1 net soars by 92 pc
  • Registration begins for ICS Diploma
  • Massive 83 pc rise in Bharati Shipyard's Q1 net profit
  • Sical Logistics Q1 net up by 46 pc
  • Grand Alliance extends cooperation for 10 years
  • OOCL helps provide safe drinking water to TN school students
  • Onion MEP jacked up again
  • India, Pak get down to business
  • Sipping tea & cementing ties, Indo-Pak style
  • Japanese cos line up to invest in industrial corridor project
  • Opportunity to counter rupee appreciation lost, regrets Fieo
  • 38 mega food parks cleared
  • Rupee appreciation widens trade gap

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Philip John resigns from Rigel Shipping
  • Port of Hamburg reports double-digit growth
  • Lufthansa wants to become more profitable
  • DB subsidiary Schenker plans takeover of Spain-TIR
  • Mosolf establishes Mosolf Automotive Railways
  • USA: New rail hazmat guidelines

Maritime Global Netweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • IMAREX trades US$1.25bn
  • Conference imposes SECA surcharge
  • Teekay profits soar
  • Finnlines profit down
  • Keppel Nantong opens
  • New Med service
  • ICTSI takes over Guayaquil handover
  • Deep Sea's income slips
  • BIFA says "look at cargo"

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • NYK takes 100 percent of reefer venture
  • Bharati wins repeat PSV orders
  • Russian mini-subs plant flag on North Pole seabed
  • Hornbeck Offshore reports second quarter results

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Washington State Ferries releases CATHLAMET findings
  • Panama Canal Authority wins award for expansion plans
  • Coast Guard celebrating one millionth rescue
  • LNG firm reaches agreement to man LNG ships with US seafarers
  • Port of Hong Kong joining Customs' security program

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Angola deal revives LNG shipping
    TEEKAY, Mitsui and NYK to charter four vessels to Angola LNG in a deal worth more than $900m.
  • Eni buys stake in Angola LNG
  • Baltic Dry Index hits record high
    INDEX rises seven points to hit a landmark 7,000 for the first time.
  • Insurers divided over Lloyd's China
    PLAYERS at Lloyd's split over whether to participate in one of the market's prized ventures.
  • A port system is like a network of arteries in the body
    TRIESTE port president Claudio Boniciolli talks about his ambitions for Adriatic ports.
  • Ripples ahead for the pools
    SHIPOWNERS with vessels deployed in pools face some vital decisions in the months ahead.

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • HHLA results fuel IPO expectations
    HAMBURG container terminal operator, HHLA, has announced a strong set of results for 2006 ahead of its debut on the German stock exchange, scheduled for 4Q 2007
  • Carnival congestion on 12th Avenue
    CRUISE ship Carnival Victory struck a Hudson River pier this morning while docking; damage to both the pier and vessel are said to be minor
  • Brazil's Log-In posts 2Q turnround
    LOG-IN (Logistica Intermodal), the Brazilian cabotage and port operator, has posted 2Q EBITDA of Reais19M ($10.1M) compared with a loss of Reais8.3M for 2Q06
  • PDVSA explores for oil off Cuba
  • Vinashin in steel talks with Posco
  • Genco slips but dry still strong
  • DoJ fares poorly in longshore lawsuit
  • Fincantieri compensates Finnlines
  • Ageing ferry springs a leak
  • Keppel O&M opens Nantong yard
  • Jamaica scan fee claim disputed
  • Levina tragedy: employee jailed
  • Berlian Laju acquires simulator

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • 3 Asian lines join MSC for Med service
    Cosco, "K" Line and Yang Ming are revamping their service between the western Mediterranean and the U.S. East Coast.
  • Virginia International Terminals switches to ultra-low-sulfur diesel
  • Terminal operator Logistec posts slide in earnings
  • Wilhelmsen earnings jump
  • Baltic dry cargo index hits record high
  • Truckers win guaranteed rates at British Columbia ports
  • House passes WRDA bill
  • Kansai airport opens new runway
  • Amid another recall, China defends its exports
  • Price-fixing fines push KAL into the red
  • Northwest, pilots reach pact

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • US Senate votes to take a tougher line on record Chinese imports
  • Asian trio reveal details of their new USEC/Med service
  • OOCL claim a first for Russian capital
  • Betuwe off to a disappointing start
  • Maersk opts for feeders on Caribbean ' Far East service

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Gas leak for BW
    Two top directors at Oslo-listed BW Gas defect to head new LPG carrier company.
  • NYK freezes out Lauritzen
    Reefer partners go separate ways, with Japanese owner taking full control of NYKLauritzen Cool.
  • Double shuttle
    Teekay has expanded its order for aframax shuttle tankers at Samsung, declaring two options for 2011 delivery.
  • Carnival pier pressure
    Cruise giant's 101,500-gt Carnival Victory suffers 'minor' damage after striking New York pier.
  • Sale cash lifts Precious
    Bangkok-listed bulker owner's second-quarter net profit up on ship sale but expenses increase.
  • Hornbeck hails strong half
    US supply ship and tank-barge player helped in first six months by higher day rates and bigger oil capacity.
  • BC opens up?
    Canadian ferry watchdog wants owner to face competition, but rivals are not exactly queuing up.
  • Good repair job at SembCorp
    Singapore yard records near 50% hike in second-quarter profit as repair segment cleans up.
  • Diana hunts down profit
    Greek bulker owner almost doubles first-half earnings as revenues jump.
  • Grand Alliance staying together
    Hapag-Lloyd, MISC, NYK and OOCL sign on for another ten years of boxship cooperation.
  • Finnlines feels growth pains
    Fleet expansion hits Finnish ro-ro operator in the pocket in the first half as financial expenses rise.
  • UP ups Bharati order
    Ultrapetrol subsidiary UP Offshore returns to Indian yard with another $44m order for a PSV pair.
  • CKY revamps in Med
    Coscon, K Line and Yang Ming usher in new Med boxship service with MSC.
  • North Sea lifts GulfMark
    Large leap in day rates and robust Southeast Asian market propel US offshore owner to another record quarter.
  • Stealthgas sells more
    Underwriters snap up 460,000 shares in Greek LPG player, bringing recent stock sales to $129.6m.
  • Teekay turns it on
    US-listed tanker and gas giant benefits from better rates and bigger fleet in first half as profit grows.
  • More for Mercator
    Indian tanker owner's year starts with a bang as profits rise 130%.
  • Iino revises upwards
    Japanese tanker owner predicts higher-than-expected full-year earnings as sales jump.
  • Shinwa Naiko on the rise
    Japanese coastal bulker player makes strong start to year as revenues and profit grow.
  • Genco slips 20%
    Peter Georgiopoulos' US-listed bulker arm sees profits dip as costs increase due to larger fleet.
  • Daiichi raises the bar
    Japanese tanker and bulker owner puts up first-half forecast after storming first-quarter performance.
  • 'Unfazed'
    Singapore Shipping Corp's Ow Chio Kiat says 30% decline in first quarter results was expected.
  • Trio wins Angola deal
    NYK, Mitsui and Teekay in line to supply four LNG carriers for 20 years to African project.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • COSCO, "K" Line, Yang Ming to replace Med/USEC service with MSC slots
  • Sandia labs testing vessel-based radiation detectors
  • LNG ships could lead to 200 jobs for U.S. seamen
  • Sea Star increasing U.S. Virgin Island bunker charge
  • CORRECTION: Hanjin Shipping not on Med/U.S. East Coast TAS-3 service
  • BA, Korean Air admit to U.S. price-fixing; each to each pay $300 million
  • BA World Cargo invests more than $1 billion in freighter fleet
  • Cathay Pacific boosts Hong Kong/North America, Australia flights
  • Continental's cargo drops 9% in July
  • Cargolux starting Almaty, Kazakhstan flights
  • Grain shipments spared effects of Midwest bridge collapse
  • Deutsche Bahn's Schenker to buy Spain-TIR
  • Congress probes military cargo moving air vs. land
  • Geodis' first half profit hit by integration costs
  • Ag equip supply firm sues freight carriers over fuel surcharges
  • Corzine: N.J. voters will have say in toll road plan
  • UPDATE: Secure Freight Initiative expands to Hong Kong
  • BASF delisting from New York Stock Exchange
  • Trinidad looking at Costa Rica beef imports
  • ServiceCraft leases Lone Star location
  • DSV establishes New Zealand company, buys former country partner
  • Judge hears motions to dismiss ILA case
  • Vancouver cargo volumes up across board save for breakbulk
  • Simatech to establish container terminal at Iran port
  • Tangier Medgate, Portland order Kalmar cranes, reachstackers
  • Washington State port continues with waterfront redevelopment

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Stranded seafarers to return home
    The eight Russian seafarers that have been stranded on the general cargo ship Lillian in New Ross, Ireland for ten ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 2, 2007
  • Maersk favours US West Coast distillate
    Price and availability an issue for fuel switching scheme.
  • Terminal giant secures more credit
    Vopak says new credit facility will provide the flexibility it needs to pursue growth ambitions.
  • Shell announces sale of its biggest French refinery
    Two other refineries are also under offer, but Shell says bunker sales in France 'will not be impacted in 2007'.
  • Recruitment drive continues at O.W. Bunker Group
    Ten new recruits join two-year trainee programme.
  • Oil removal from Sea Diamond 'not feasible'
    Specialists consider it counterproductive to try to remove oil remaining on sunken cruise ship.
  • European fuel oil prices at record high
    But bunker prices Thursday were showing signs of softening.
  • Rotterdam market softens slightly
  • Singapore: Residual fuel stocks rise
    Stocks of middle distillate plunge to lowest level in almost 15 months.
  • Aramco sells rare 380 cst cargo
    The fuel oil cargo looks set to be used for blending in Fujairah's bunker market.
  • IEA repeats call for OPEC output boost
    'Insufficient oil stocks' possible in third quarter, IEA chief says.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal 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.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
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
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
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%
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.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
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
››› 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 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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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