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December 3, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Struggle ahead for Norway offshore fleet
    Norway's offshore shipping will struggle over the next two years because of a lack of financing and project delays, according to Elisabeth Grieg, president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association.
  • Tough times but big turnout at shipping event
    The year-end cocktail reception of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) last night was a reason for the beleaguered shipping industry to celebrate the end of the year - and perhaps the fact that those still there had survived one of the worst years the industry has seen.
  • Northrop threatens to boycott US tanker contest
    Northrop Grumman Corp told the Pentagon's chief weapons buyer on Tuesday that it would not compete against Boeing Co to build new aerial refuelling planes unless the Defense Department significantly changed the terms of the competition.

Sched Netweb site
  • France to rescue CMA CGM using state investment funds
  • Asian cargo starts to avoid Vancouver as CN rail strike bites
  • Hanjin chairwoman expects industry-wide recovery late next year
  • China foreign trade value fell 19.9pc in first 10 months
  • CTSA lines further hike currency adjustment factor to 5pc
  • HK transport secretary opens pavilion at Shanghai trade fair
  • Beijing seeks North Korean port access for land-locked Jilin
  • China Shipping's AMC1 service calls at Shenzhen's Skekou terminal
  • LA port chief blasts truckers attacking Clean Trucks scheme
  • Kuehne + Nagel partners Finpro at Shanghai World Expo 2010
  • Canada's Brookfield Asset Management takes over UK's PD Ports
  • CEVA in Brazil receives Autodata award
  • Qantas houses military transport at its Canberra hangar
  • Incheon Airport hold TIACA's 2014 Air Cargo Forum
  • Lufthansa Cargo installs Smiths Helmann cargo imaging screeners

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CSAV Norasia to increase tonnage on IMEXvice
  • Bharati raises open offer price for Great Offshore
  • Deals inked to export 18 lakh bales of natural fibre
  • Kiwi industries eyeing India
  • VPT inks MoU with ex-im trade for over 1 m tonnes of assured cargo every year
  • MbPT & Shaan Marine Services celebrate berthing of mammoth cargo ship
  • AI-SATS, DHL ink MoU for security partnership in supply chain
  • Fieo seeks cushion for garment exporters battered by rising rupee
  • Exporters may get still more sops
  • Onion MEP hiked by $5 per tonne
  • Fieo seeks monthly ceiling for cotton exports
  • Govt gets 238 FDI proposals
  • Critical land panel report calls SEZs 'special exemption zones'
  • Infrastructure developers invited to participate in ADB-funded projects
  • Imports shrink to 10-month low in Oct. indicating investment pick-up
  • Meet with Slovenian team at IMC tomorrow
  • GJEPC puts off jewellery promotion drive in Dubai
  • B2B meeting with Turkish team tomorrow
  • Talks on CSR Sustainability

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 1, 2009
  • Zim to introduce super slow steaming on two major services
    The Israeli shipping company Zim has decided to save costs by reducing the speed of its vessels. The Zim container service (ZCS) and EMC between the Mediterranean, North Ameri...
  • Air France Cargo-KLM Cargo signs first CO2 compensation agreement
    Air France-KLM Cargo recently signed the first CO2 compensation agreement. Four South African perishable freight agents - Aviator Airfreight, Grindrod PCA, Morgan Cargo, and S...
  • Scheurle launches new Power Booster (PB) heavylift vehicle
    Scheurle launches new Power Booster (PB) heavylift vehicle Scheuerle, a developer and producer of heavy-duty and special vehicles, introduced its Inter Combi PB at the Bauma 2010 t...
  • Germany's railcar builder Graaff collars major contract
    The giant chemical company BASF has awarded a large contract to Waggonbau Graaff, the wagon manufacturing plant of VTG AG: Under the terms of the deal, Graaff will build 100 state-...
  • DHBW's best logistics student 2009 comes from Schenker Deutschland
    The Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in L'rrach (Germany) recently held its bachelor graduation ceremony for successful students. During the event, a prize of...
  • Itella NLC now 100% in Finnish hands
    Itella Logistics has developed in one of the leading logistics players in Russia thanks to its recently completed 100% takeover of the contract logistics service provider Itel...
  • British Airways flies toward biofuel planes
    British Airways has taken a big step towards using biofuels in its jets by starting trials in conjunction with Rolls-Royce. BA plans to conduct large-scale ground tests of a range ...
  • Shunfeng Airways to receive air operator's certificate
    China's Civil Aviation Administration has said that it will issue an air operator's certificate to the country's new freighter operator Shunfeng Airways, based in Shenzhen internat...
  • Iata: laments two lost years of lost growth, but sees slow improvement
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) reported that global air traffic for October 2009 improved, with passenger and cargo demand both inching up 0.5% versus the same ...
  • New freight ferry booking office in Igoumenitsa
    A new booking agency for truck ferry spaces was established under the name United FerryBoat Agencies e.p.e. on 1 December 2009. The agency is dedicated to serving European and Turk...
  • Langh Ship Cargo Solutions starts new era of cargo shipments
    Langh Ship Cargo Solutions has developed a revolutionary 40-foot hard open top cradle container (HOTCC) and rung in a new era for shipping cargo. In August 2009, the...
  • More luxury car makers plump for Cuxhaven
    Vehicles produced by Land Rover and luxury limousines made by Jaguar are to be discharged at Cuxport, with immediate effect. The backdrop to the move is an agreement that the car m...
  • Goldhofer develops new trailer
    Specialist heavy haulage trailer manufacturer Goldhofer has developed a semi-trailer designed to handle a variety of payloads. The STZ-H8 c an be configured to carry various loads ...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Clay Maitland launches "ginger group"
  • Pirates arrested
  • Intertanko launches energy efficiency guide
  • Shipper warning on state aid
  • Bimco: "states must recognise obligation to fight piracy"
  • LR in Shanghai green ship deal

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Port of Everett swears in new Port Commissioner
  • Crowley making investment in new refrigerated containers
  • Port of Seattle adding Workplace Responsibility program
  • Port Angeles port board Oks 2010 final budget
  • Matson boosting rates for Guam, Micronesia services

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Seaspan warns South Korean yards over subsidising rival owners
    Yards must not help out cash-strapped lines at the expense of financially sound customers.
  • Shipping faces paying twice for climate change deal
    Industry fears a lack of political consensus in the run up to Copenhagen could see governments turn to shipping as a source of cash.
  • Amsterdam rules out state aid for box hub
    Hutchison container terminal faces mothballing when last customer leaves.
  • Egypt to expand Suez Canal entrance channel
    Attempts to ease congestion at Port Said box terminal.
  • Moby Lines targets 20% earnings jump
    Chief executive Vincenzo Onorato said that revenues for the first nine months came in at €230m, around 2% down on last year.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Canada tries to halt rail strike
    CANADA'S federal government plans today to push legislation through the House of Commons to end a port-sensitive strike by locomotive engineers

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • YRC 'Confident' in Debt-Equity Swap
  • Teamsters Clash With GM, Chrysler
  • Short Lines Score Backers in Congress
  • CN, Teamsters Reach Agreement
  • Descartes Profit Falls 57 Percent
  • French Government May Help CMA CGM
  • DOT Stimulus Spending Tops $6 Billion
  • GAO Finds Large Gaps in 100 Percent Scanning
  • Analyst Says YRC Equity Swap Imperiled
  • London Box Terminal Faces Finance Hurdle
  • Obama Names Khouri to Maritime Commission
  • Zim Gets New Chairman, $100 Million in Cash
  • Hanjin Sees Recovery in Late 2010
  • Moller-Maersk Sells Plastics Unit
  • Evergreen Hikes Rates
  • Eurotunnel Buys Veolia Cargo
  • Italy Faces 24 Hour Nationwide Port Strike

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • OOCL increases UK THC
  • Asia-Australia services in post-peak shrinkage
  • Government legislation to stop CN strike
  • Maitland speaks out on vessel quality
  • ICS urges avoidance of 'carbon leakage' at COP15

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Restis gets more
    Seanergy Maritime issues 4.31 million shares to Restis family after meeting earn-out requirements.
  • More for CEO
    Chief executive Michael Bodouroglou has quietly upped his stake in Paragon Shipping.
  • CSAV sells ro-ro
    Compania Sud Americana de Vapores said to have sold a 22-year-old ro-ro to Lebanon's Abou Merhi Lines.
  • Cecon fixes
    Terje Tellefsen-led owner puts first Davie Yards newbuilding on charter of five to 10 years.
  • Deception point
    Dmitry Skarga fights off claims he deliberately deceived Hyundai Heavy Industries when ordering newbuildings alongside Yuri Nikitin.
  • Jet set
    Former Sovcomflot boss took holidays using private jets funded by Yuri Nikitin, only repaying the cost of an equivalent package deal, court hears.
  • Sentence passed
    Two workers who "hijacked" SNCM ferry in France in 2005 handed suspended jail terms.
  • Reefer deal struck
    Eastwind Maritime trustee reaches agreement with Fairport Shipping in charter dispute over Arctic Mariner.
  • ABG out
    Indian shipyard admits defeat in race to acquire Great Offshore as it sells nearly all its shares.
  • Mishap probed
    Canadian officials launch "occurrence assessment" into battering by Northern Adventure in storm ' an incident featured in this week's "Casualty file".
  • Centaurus anchors
    Greek VLCC hijacked at weekend reaches Somali coast with large ransom demand imminent.
  • Handy design
    Lloyd's Register teams with China's Bestway to develop new fuel-efficient handysize bulker.
  • New sister
    MOL unveils second new-generation carbon-cutting vessel - an LNG-fuelled ro-pax.
  • Cebu collision
    All passengers evacuated after Philippines ferry grounds following clash with ro-ro.
  • Trada triumphs
    Indonesian FPSO player bags two contracts worth $177m from CNOOC and Pertamina.
  • Hanjin's hope
    Korean container line's chairwoman Choi Eun-Young expects markets to recover late in 2010.
  • Mexican millions
    Philippines port operator ICTSI to invest $769m in new container terminal at Manzanillo.
  • Globus offloads
    George Karageorgiou's Globus Maritime confirms sale of two mid-1990s built handymaxes.
  • Green focus
    Sri Lanka's new Hambantota port to be a model of environmentally friendly power use.
  • Boxship glut
    Clarksons' Martin Stopford puts global containership surplus at up to 20%, well ahead of tankers and bulkers.
  • Body found
    Rescuers find woman believed to have fallen from Irish Ferries vessel in Irish Sea.
  • MMA buys PSV
    Mermaid Marine Australia picks up offshore vessel resale due for completion in mid-December.
  • NGV eyes yard
    Malaysian shipbuilder set to acquire a 66% stake in South Korean yard TKS for $76m.
  • Last chance salon
    The deadline for entries to TradeWinds' Maritime Photographer of the Year contest is noon GMT today so it is your last chance to enter.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • WCSA lines to raise rates throughout '10
  • Transatlantic service to call Belfast
  • CN makes new offer to engineers union
  • Cotton storage tight in Florida, Missouri
  • Damco to open Maputo office
  • Dubai World names its debt target
  • SoCal ports pre-1993 truck ban looms

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Viking Lady to the COP15 summit
    The Norwegian supply vessel Viking Lady will be displayed at Kvæsthusbroen at the COP15 (United National Climate Change Conference) summit in Copenhagen. The Viking Lady has fuel-cell technology on
  • Norwegian officers oppose reflagging
    The Norwegian Merchant Marine Officer's Association, Norsk Sjøoffisersforbund, wants to introduce new regulations preventing Norwegian shipping companies from reflagging their vessels, reports nrk.no. Hans Sande, director of the Merchant Marine
  • How to fight the piracy off East Africa
    In the ideal world the international community would help the East African states to set up their own coastguard service to 'Take charge of the troubled waters off Somalia and

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2009
  • Houston sees competitiveness increase
    Prices versus Rotterdam narrowing this year.
  • More funds needed to stem climate change
    Climate change economist calls for new global tax on flights and shipping fuel.
  • Markets generally firming Wednesday
    Prompt product tight in Rotterdam.
  • Bunker prices mixed mid-week
    Tight IFO avails in Durban.
  • Foss wins praise for environmental record
    Safety and environment 'a cornerstone of corporate culture'.
  • Oil falls on bearish DOE report
    US crude oil and gasoline stocks rise more than expected.
  • O.W. Bunker appoints trader trainee
    Greek office expands trading team.
  • Rising bunker prices limits upside for Dole
    Goldman Sachs gives Dole Food a 'Neutral' rating.
  • Bunker 'charge' could be as high as $45 pmt
    Uncertainty over cost to bunker buyers.
  • Fuel efficiency guide from INTERTANKO
    'Practical tool' for tanker industry to limit GHG emissions.
  • Chemoil marketing director leaves after weeks in post
    Van Eijck's appointment was announced in October.
  • 380 cSt in Busan heads toward $500
    But prices soften in Singapore.
  • COSCO expands bunker trading business in Singapore
    Aims to build the subsidiary into 'one of the key revenue drivers' for the company.
  • Supply woes ease in Tokyo Bay
    Demand expected to remain weak in December.
  • Bunker network for Singapore navy launched
    Web-based service allows bunker suppliers to provide competitive tenders.
  • Financial flows push up energy markets
    But renewed optimism tempered by an overhang and technical factors.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%
Venice
General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.
SAFETY & SECURITY
National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety
Rome
Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary
LOGISTICS
UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume
Atlanta
In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%
PORTS
The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.
Genoa
PORTS
Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.
Livorno
He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter
Helsinki
Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.
LEGISLATION
The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office
Rome
The measure will now be examined by parliament.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed
Novi Ligure
They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker
Ulsan
Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions
Schindellegi
Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.
PORTS
Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter
Beijing
In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%
PORTS
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing
Antwerp
In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
ACCIDENTS
The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships
Tehran/Southampton
Two MSC container ships blocked
PORTS
Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings
Rotterdam
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana
Rome
Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces
Portsmouth/Washington
Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region
LOGISTICS
Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.
Rome
To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.
PORTS
Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Algeciras/Barcelona
In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
PORTS
A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.
Tarragona
The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June
SHIPPING
International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation
London/Washington
The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London
TRUCKING
Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.
Rome
Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.
PORTS
A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.
Venice
A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected
NEWS
A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.
Tampa
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked
INSURANCE
Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels
New Delhi
The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars
SHIPPING
Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington
Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.
TRUCKING
Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.
Rome
Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.
PORTS
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.
Genoa
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased
Augusta
22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively
SHIPYARDS
The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.
Miami/Trieste
It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year
CRUISES
Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.
Fort Lauderdale
Orders worth over two billion euros
COMPANIES
ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd
Haifa
Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017
LEGISLATION
The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.
London
The treaty has been ratified by 12 states
NEWS
US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports
Tampa
Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta
Abu Dhabi/Constance
Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%
TRADE
The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.
Paris
The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.
NEWS
A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington
The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China
PORTS
The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.
Singapore
Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa
Geneva
The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%
St. Petersburg
Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)
NEWS
US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites
Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington
A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda
NEWS
After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.
Tampa/Washington
U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.
PORTS
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%
SHIPPING
Shipping is stuck in Hormuz waiting for something to happen
London
Intercargo says the situation is changing hour by hour, while the paralysis seems total
LOGISTICS
Prologis and La Caisse form joint venture to invest in logistics development in Europe
Montreal/San Francisco
Initial portfolio valued at approximately one billion euros
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in February.
Genoa
Cruise passengers grow by +34.5%
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
PIRACY
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
NEWS
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
PORTS
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
INSTITUTIONS
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
ACCIDENTS
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
TRANSPORTATION
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
SHIPPING
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
NEWS
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
JOBS
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
SHIPPING
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
SEAFARERS
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
PORTS
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
ACCIDENTS
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
CRUISES
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
CUSTOMS
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
CRUISES
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
PORTS
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
PORTS
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
CUSTOMS
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
SHIPYARDS
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
SHIPYARDS
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
INFRASTRUCTURE
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
TRADE
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
EDUCATION
The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.
Palermo
LOGISTICS
Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies
Holzwickede
51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family
ENVIRONMENT
The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.
Genoa
228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels
ASSOCIATIONS
Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari
Bari
The first meeting held in Venice follows
PORTS
APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port
The Hague
It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.
INDUSTRY
Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment
Stockholm
Strong demand for shore power system installations
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.
Rome
Perform four weekly rotations
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline
Taipei/Keelung
In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.
Rome
He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport
ENVIRONMENT
From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean
Livorno
PORTS
The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.
Valencia
It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years
PORTS
In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%
Valencia/Madrid
Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra
Naples
The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs
SHIPPING
In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers
Portoferraio
INDUSTRY
ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026
Zurich
Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders
COMPANIES
Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre
Melzo
The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport
PORTS
Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter
Hong Kong
Record for this time of year
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.
Leipzig
Six round trips per week were made
COMPETITION
The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.
Rome
The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones
National Harbor
The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.
TRUCKING
Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line
Rome
Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector
PORTS
CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment
Hong Kong
Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.
Naples
It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu
SAILING LIST
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NEWS
Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.
Genoa
SHIPPING
GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet
Genoa
The ship will undergo refitting operations
NEWS
Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers
MARITIME SERVICES
Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter
Rotterdam/Paris
PORTS
Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.
Hong Kong
In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.
Long Beach
In March the decline was -5.2%
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia
Milan
The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas
Brussels
No competition issues identified
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line
Rome
The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.
Trieste
$30 million order
PORTS
Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto
Taranto
Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
In March the decrease was -5.5%
PORTS
Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports
Miami
The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami
COMPANIES
The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies
Padua
A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.
Los Angeles
In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)
COMPANIES
CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal
Marseille
The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.
CRUISES
A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Miami
Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele
SHIPYARDS
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025
Turku
Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)
PORTS
Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.
Marseille
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco
Acapulco
Construction of a new dock is planned
LOGISTICS
A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.
La Spezia
Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.
SHIPPING
In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%
Hong Kong
Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%
PORTS
Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.
Bari
His four-year term will begin on May 11
SHIPPING
Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended
Ismailia
It was in force from 15 May 2025
PORTS
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
JOBS
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
SHIPPING
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
INFRASTRUCTURE
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
SHIPYARDS
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
ECONOMY
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
ACCIDENTS
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
SHIPPING
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
SHIPPING
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
PORTS
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
LOGISTICS
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
PORTS
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
PORTS
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
COMPANIES
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
PORTS
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
NEWS
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
SHIPPING
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
PORTS
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
PORTS
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
MEETINGS
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
LEGISLATION
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
LEGISLATION
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
PORTS
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
JOBS
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
PORTS
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
LOGISTICS
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
COMPETITION
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
PORTS
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
PORTS
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
JOBS
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
MOURNING
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
PORTS
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
LOGISTICS
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
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 public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.
Genoa
Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
PORTS
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
PORTS
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
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