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November 2, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index up a 5th week with 3% gain
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, posted its fifth weekly gain and first monthly climb since June on demand for ships to haul iron ore to make steel.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC Golden Gate Service shifts to Suez from Cape route
  • NYK president reviews partnership with Dalian port chief
  • YICT launches Jiuzhou-Yantian west Pearl feeder barges
  • Hong Kong's OOCL names Erxin Yao as new US president
  • DP World sees tough fourth quarter, especially in UAE region
  • Kuehne + Nagel profit off 6.2pc in first 9 months
  • Damco named Outstanding Partner in Supply Chain Excellence
  • IATA blasts new British airline environmental tax
  • Thai Airways denies price-fixing, but opens contingency fund
  • Global air volume weak, no recovery in sight: IATA

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 29, 2009
  • Emirates SkyCargo fast tracks F1 cars to Abu Dhabi
    Excitement in the Middle East is building in the lead-up to the UAE's first F1 Grand Prix ' to be held in Abu Dhabi on 1 November. However, the big day arrived earlier for Emirates...
  • Aramex breaks ground on new logistics centre in Dubai Logistics City
    The logistics service provider Aramex recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for its logistics centre in Dubai Logistics City (DLC). The AED 120 million facility, which...
  • New container capacities in Poti
    A new multi-purpose container terminal at the port of Poti (Georgia) was recently put into service by the port's owner RAK Investment Authority, based in the UAE. Extensive reconst...
  • Kenco Logistic Services selects Komatsu
    Kenco Logistic Services LLC, a third-party logistics provider, has been selected by Komatsu America Corp (KAC), a US subsidiary of Japan-based Komatsu Ltd, as the total solutions p...
  • JAL to consult with ETIC about restructuring
    Japan Airlines (JAL) Asia's largest carrier, will table a third restructuring plan in less than three months as it seeks government funds to avert collapse. The carrier has as...
  • Gefco Czechia receives ISO 9001:2000 certification
    The certification organisation Bureau Veritas recently awarded the ISO 9001:2000 certificate to Gefco Czechia for its entire logistics and transport activities (overland ...
  • Rail sector optimises high-speed rail brake system
    An important step been taken to increase performance and interoperability in the European high-speed rail system by concluding Modbrake, a four-year European project standardising ...
  • PD Ports: MGT power station another step closer
    The British port operator PD Ports has received consent from the Marine and Fisheries Agency (MFA) for its QEII berth redevelopment scheme at Teesport (UK). This consent, together ...
  • GPLN takes on a new commercial director
    The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) has appointed Luzius Haffter as the new commercial director of the GPLN team, with immediate effect. Haffter is a Swiss citize...
  • Lufthansa Group posts operating profit of EUR 226 million for first nine months of the year
    The German flag carrier Lufthansa has posted an operating profit of EUR 226 million for the first nine months of 2009. For the first time, this figure also includes the r...
  • Shifting more freight from the road to the railway
    The Bavarian state secretary for industry, Katja Hessel, obtained information about logistics solutions in eras of economic change during a visit to the Logistics Competence Centre...
  • Dusseldorf Airport expands to Indian market
    Given the large number of business opportunities in India's air cargo industry, Germany's third largest airport Dusseldorf will become a gold sponso...

Maritime Global Netweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • China Cosco down heavily in Q3
  • Panama Canal sees times fall, usage fairly steady
  • UK P&I Club ups premiums 5%
  • CP Ships suit settled

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Disney Dream to feature water coaster

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Port of Bellingham draft budget eyes gradual economic recovery
  • Trade between NAFTA partners slows during month of August
  • Crystal continues record string of best cruise ship line wins
  • AAPA taps Michael Leone as chairman of the board
  • Rail freight traffic count drops again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • First Greek P&I Club opens for business
    CLUB to start trading for war risk business as of November 1.
  • Defence of beaching raises concern
    BANGLADESH official's attempt to defend use of beaching method raises concern.
  • Up to 2,000 ships set to be scrapped in 2010
    SINGLE-hull tankers to drive demolition as owners dispose them ahead of IMO phase-out deadline.
  • CP Ships lawsuit settled for $12m
    CLASS action brought by Canadian investors resolved but deal could add to Hapag-Lloyd's cash woes.
  • Essar buoyed by oilfield income
    CONTRIBUTION from offshore services helps offset slump in dry bulk income.

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Scrapping boom slashes prices
    THE GLOBAL scrapping boom has drastically cut the prices of condemned ships, according to a leading cash buyer
  • UK releases LNG ship
    THE LNG carrier Margaret Hill, which was detained in Southampton on suspicion of illegal scrapping, has been released by the UK Environment Agency
  • Sale bait? Not Delmas
    CMA CGM told Fairplay today it sees its Delmas subsidiary as a key asset, rather than sale bait
  • Estonia grants Tallinn credit
    TALLINN has reportedly been granted credit of up to €50M ($73.7M) over 15 years by Estonia's government

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • YRC Worldwide Works to Reduce Customer Losses
  • Congress Gives SAFETEA-LU Six Weeks
  • YRC Regional Carriers Post $293,000 Profit
  • Zim Rescue Vote Due Sunday
  • Korean Air Adds Hanoi Freighter
  • Shippers Push to End Rail Antitrust Exemption
  • MSC Offers Direct U.S.-Jeddah Service
  • French Dock Workers to Strike Nov. 6
  • DGX Buys Ocean Forwarder
  • Deutsche Post DHL Signs Labor Pact
  • All Nippon Airways Lost $278 million
  • South Korea Warns Japan's Airlines on Anti-Trust
  • YRCW Cuts Loss, Claims 'Significant Improvement'
  • MSC to Raise Trans-Atlantic Rates
  • China Cosco Cuts 3Q Loss
  • Ports Group Names Chair

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Are we in the midst of a 'W' double-dip recession?
    Another week, and another batch of miserable third quarter results get posted by the transport industry majors. But don't worry, we are emerging from the recession, things will be better next year - won't they?
  • CMA CGM rumours continue
  • NOL 2009 losses hit half a billion
  • ELAA chief: conference demise contributed to rates freefall
  • US economy starts to grow
  • Asian shippers: decisive action needed on piracy

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Expansion in mind
    A&B says it plans to expand its transportation offerings after reporting fall in Matson Navigation profits.
  • Seadrill rig burns
    Fire breaks out on jack-up drilling unit owned by John Fredriksen company off north west Australia.
  • Tropical falls
    Liner operator Tropical Shipping keeps suffering from falling volumes but cost cutting keeps it in the black.
  • Spill in San Fran
    Emirates Trading products tanker connected to 1.6-kilometre spill in San Francisco Bay.
  • More preferred
    Navios Maritime Holdings asks shareholders to quintuple authorised preferred share count.
  • Algeciras oily
    Fuel oil spill from containership MSC Shenzhen reaches Spanish beaches as city council plans to file charges.
  • Out for $300m
    General Maritime plans to issue $70m more than previously expected on bond market.
  • Rights exercised
    Micky Arison-led Carnival Corp repurchases debentures after holders of $409m in the debt securities exercise their rights.
  • PSV ordered
    Among a raft of vessel transactions, Dean Taylor-led Tidewater places order for a PSV at Quality Shipyards.
  • 'No ransom set'
    Greek owner of hijacked bulker reportedly due for imminent release denies an agreement has been reached.
  • Premium sliced
    Void between single skin VL conversion and scrap deals closing fast, consultant says.
  • Qinfa inks bulker
    CSSC Guangzhou to build half-price kamsarmax for compatriot China Qinfa Group.
  • Deeper red
    Lazard Capital widens its loss estimates for Teekay for both the third quarter and full year due to dire product tanker market.
  • Futures fray
    London court rules on how FFA deals should be 'washed out' following dry cargo market collapse.
  • CSDC scrapping
    Li Shaode-led owner books $2m profit following the disposal of a bulk carrier.
  • Change at Hellenic
    Fotini Karamanlis joined at top by Elpida Kyriakopoulou as CFO Dimitris Sfakianakis steps down.
  • Worst in 17 years
    Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Product Partners sees profit drop as tanker markets suffer.
  • It's quotes time
    DryShips is cancelling...eventually and Harry Vafias could get dragged into an FFA fight.
  • Less for Essar
    Indian owner Essar keeps its nose in the black during the second quarter but its profit is a long way short of last year.
  • More ships axed?
    Lloyd Fonds could be axing another eight newbuildings as it warns of large loss on 'exceptional effects'.
  • Selling again
    Clarkson research guru Martin Stopford pockets nearly $70,000 from the sale of shares in the shipbroker.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Greek investor Dionysis Slamaris runs out on FIG before any vessels have been bought, while Clarkson's has some good news for owners on the newbuilding front.
  • Profit in pipeline
    Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy pledges to post positive figures this year despite loss making first half.
  • Seadrill CFO quits
    Trond Brandsrud leaves John Fredriksen-controlled offshore player to clock on at Norwegian giant Aker.
  • Safe Bulkers fixes
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulk operation ties up recently delivered panamax for up to 14 months.
  • GE weaker
    Stronger offshore performance not enough to buoy India's Great Eastern which dives in second quarter.
  • EMS in reverse
    Oslo-listed shipmanager and supplier sees market value tumble following third quarter loss.
  • We can wait
    Khalid Hashim-led Precious Shipping says it is in no hurry to replace the 25 ships it is scrapping.
  • FOE profit down
    Norway's Fred Olsen Energy looking forward to firmer market but third quarter weak.
  • Azuma bites bullet
    Japanese bulker owner gives up on notions of annual profit after reporting first-half loss.
  • Mercator cut
    Analysts only see downside to India owner's stock after it reports sizeable decline in second quarter profits.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Saadé denies he's being forced out of CMA CGM
  • COSCO sees steep revenue, volume drop
  • MSC announces export rate hikes
  • IATA: 2008 slump's start props September figures
  • Izzard moves to BA Cargo as financial controller
  • Clean air rules exempt Great Lakes vessels
  • U.S. cites trade progress with China
  • Senator questions DHS nominee's qualifications
  • Napolitano to meet WCO chief
  • Massport's Leone returns to AAPA helm
  • COSCO Pacific 3rd quarter profit drops 32%
  • India weighs one-terminal limit on private operators

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Oasis on her way
    On Friday morning at 7.00 am the tugs Hurtig Triton and Ukko started to pull the 360 metres long Oasis of the Seas out from the outfitting pier at
  • Hapag-Lloyd cuts pay
    The crisis stricken liner company Hapag-Lloyd has announced pay cuts across the organisation ashore and at sea. Board members will see their remunerations cut by 20 per cent, managing
  • New Maersk Line direct service Poland'Far East
    Maersk Line will be the first international operator that includes a Baltic port in a direct service to the Far East. As from January 6, Gdansk will be the turnaround
  • Coaster owner and operator files for bankruptcy
    The Danish coaster owner and operator C J Helt & Co, Svendborg, has filed for bankruptcy and closed its business. The bankruptcy comes after serious problems in the present market for

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 30, 2009
  • Prices for bunkers ignore crude's big fall
    Little market activity sees bunker markets mostly softer, but only just.
  • Matson posts Q3 results
    Lower fuel costs help offset reductions in operating profits
  • Bunker markets firming in Europe
    NYMEX showing losses of more that $1 in early trading.
  • Bunker spill in San Francisco Bay
    Incident is believed to have occurred during fuel transfer operations.
  • Ship's pilot begins prison sentence
    The criminal threat to seafarers resulting from environmental regulations.
  • Prices end week on a high
    Good demand in Durban.
  • Chimbuso bunker sales up by 20% in Qingdao
    300,000 mt cargo of fuel oil to arrive in the port next month.
  • Reports of bunker spill in Algeciras
    250 cubic metres of fuel oil trapped in dry dock.
  • Fuel oil inventories slide
    But ARA product inventories still more than 50% up year-on-year.
  • EGCSA in move to build trust for 'scrubbers'
    Association Code of Conduct says members must not make unsubstantiated claims.
  • Lukoil deploys bunker barge in Baltic port
    599 mt capacity vessel will serve Kaliningrad market.
  • Bullish end to the week
    Players report weak demand.
  • WFS tipped for 'positive outlook'
    'Balance sheet has $366 million of cash and only $20 million of debt'.
  • Malaysia detains two Singapore vessels
    Investigation into unauthorised transfer of marine fuel.
  • NOL's losses deepen
    Anticipates 'significant losses' in Q4 and first half of 2010.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
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.
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 at 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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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.
LEGISLATION
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
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PIRACY
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.
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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"
TRADE
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
PORTS
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%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
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
LEGISLATION
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."
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
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%)
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
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
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
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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
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
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
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
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%
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
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ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
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
››› 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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
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
ACCIDENTS
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
PORTS
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.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
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
SHIPPING
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
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
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
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.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
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
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
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.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
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