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May 7, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • PSA, Wharf put projects on hold: China official
    Singapore's PSA International and Wharf Holdings' container terminal unit have put on hold their multi-million dollar investment plans in container terminal projects in eastern China as the financial crisis hurts global trade, a Chinese port official said yesterday.
  • Somali pirates seize German cargo ship
    Somali pirates have hijacked a German- owned cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, a maritime watchdog and a statement from the government of Antigua and Barbuda, where the vessel is flagged, said yesterday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hikes rates on intra Euromed, Asia-Europe routes
  • Chinese ports post 10pc March gains after months of decline
  • Charter market falls to lowest point since 2002: Alphaliner
  • Yantian Port Holdings launches investment promotion in HK
  • Prince Rupert's quarterly box volume nearly doubles, but coal down
  • MOL, FESCO liquidate agency, but start one with new name
  • Sector co-operation is key, says Peter Wong, new HAFFA chairman
  • Vietnam's Cai Lan container port receives its biggest box ship
  • Struggling Emirates Shipping Line's ties up with TSL
  • Logistics crisis mounts supplying troop surge to Afghanistan
  • Sunday Times rates Zim parent owners as eighth richest
  • China Eastern Airlines suspends Shanghai-London service
  • Cross-strait chartered cargo flight utilisation reaches 70pc
  • United cargo ton miles down 32.2pc, over all cargo off 30.7pc in April
  • All Nippon suffers US$43 million loss as operating profit drops 91pc
  • Aircraft lease talks continue between DHL and ABX

Exim Indiaweb site
  • UTI Worldwide CEO sees promising growth potential in Indian market
  • Kuehne + Nagel named best project cargo provider
  • Market share of ocean freight forwarders increasing fast, says Dr Lieb
  • New appointment at DB Schenker India
  • US moves WTO against India's boric acid import policy
  • Oilmeal exports 13 pc below USDA's earlier projections
  • Engg exports dip by 13.7 pc in 2008-09
  • Private cos allowed to export 2 m tonnes wheat from May 15
  • AP's Lepakshi handicrafts get GI status
  • American buyers highest defaulters on payments-ECGC
  • FFFAI's 19th Biennial Convention
  • Customs gives green signal for clearance of imported metal scrap
  • Port federations seek dialogue with MoS
  • India becomes 3rd after US & Canada to move double-stack high-cube boxes
  • EEPC urges RBI to link BPLR of banks with repo rate
  • IMF sees Indian economy recovering by year-end
  • Manufacturing sector bounces back on growth path-survey
  • Rs 9,000 cr. in loans given to MSMEs, says official

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 5, 2009
  • DSV also runs into difficulty in Q1/2009
    The Danish transport and logistics corporation DSV, based in Brøndby (near Copenhagen), increased its turnover by 10.9% in the first quarter of this year, from DKK 8.52 billio...
  • Aramex signs contract in Palestine
    The Middle East-based CEP, forwarding and logistics service provider Aramex has signed an agreement with Wataniya Mobile, one of the region's new mobile telecommunications operator...
  • Gefco wins Delphi Pinnacle Award 2009
    The US company Delphi, a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology, has singled out the French logistics group Gefco as the first Europea...
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Group reduces CO2 emissions by 9%
    The A.P. Moller-Maersk Group is diminishing its impact on the climate and reported a 9% drop in carbon dioxide emissions in 2008 compared to the previ...
  • Khorfakkan achieves 279 moves per hour with "CMA CGM Pelleas"
    The Gulftainer-operated port of Khorfakkan in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) truly cemented its position as the number one port in the region with regards to productivity...
  • A new project and heavylift specialist in Germany
    A new German shipping line, Baris Schifffahrtsgesellschaft mbH, officially started business on 1 May. Its director is Ralf Maehmel, who is also the founder and majority s...
  • First BBC Chartering vessel makes maiden call at port of San Francisco's pier 80 marine terminal
    The "BBC England", a 10,380 dwt general cargo carrier operated by BBC Chartering, recently made its maiden call at the port of San Francisco's Pier 80 marine terminal to discharge ...
  • Emirates receives further B777
    The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered the 75th B777 to Emirates Airlines at the end of April. It is a B777-300ER.

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Italian frigate thwarts two attacks
  • EU freezes Hellenic Register for 17 months
  • Pavlidis avoids indictment
  • Odfjell slides into the red

Marine Logweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Donjon to remove wreck off Gibraltar
  • New MAN B&W engine passes milestone

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Study finds Puget Sound ports have lowest carbon footprint
  • Everett wharf developer late on in-lieu-of-rent payment
  • Ambassadors International plans to sell Marine Group
  • Alaska Marine Highway inks new Bellingham lease
  • Alaska Airlines adding Seattle, Portland flights

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • New York registration no good in New Orleans, says Rule B expert
    REGISTRATION in New York will not protect foreign shipowners from having their ships or bunkers attached or arrested in other US ports.
  • An A-Z of Rule B
  • DnB Nor sticks to $153m writedown forecast
    WORLD'S second largest shipping bank predicts writedowns in the ship finance portfolio could reach $153.1m in 2009.
  • STX Europe seeks fresh funds as orders slump
    SHIPBUILDER has to replace existing credit facilities to pay bonds and loans in a tight market for new finance.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Pirates seize escorted ship
    A GERMAN-owned ship with 11 crew members has been seized by pirates from within a warship-escorted convoy in the Gulf of Aden transit corridor, EU naval forces reported today
  • STX Europe's results drop
    NORWAY'S STX Europe today reported a huge drop in income for this year first quarter
  • Russians fight over port shares
    A BITTER fracas is continuing between two powerful Russian companies over a 20% shareholding in Vostochny's port in the Russian Far East, government and company officials have told Fairplay
  • H&W's profits surge 500%
    HARLAND & Wolf is celebrating today the wisdom of abandoning shipbuilding, with pre-tax profits jumping more than 500% in 2008 from 2007 figures
  • Ferry relaunch delayed
    AN IRISH-LED co-operative has postponed the planned relaunch of Swansea/Cork ferry services until 2010
  • Timecharters tied to Diana drop
    LOWER profits reported today by Diana Shipping show how the slump is harming companies with conservative timecharter strategies
  • Russian port to open this year
    RUSSIA'S government-owned crude pipeline company Transneft will start loading oil tankers at Kozmino, the newest Russian oil port to be opened, as soon as December

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • National Launches Afghanistan Flights
  • TransGroup Expands with Arizona Center
  • Big Rails Cut 2,000 More Jobs
  • Frozen Food Express Loses $6.1M
  • National Retail Systems Opens Distribution Center
  • Gal-Tex Pilots File for Rate Increase
  • Port of Galveston to Get $40M in Stimulus
  • Transfennica Returns to Jacksonville
  • Truck Orders Fall in April
  • Furniture Imports Take a Hit
  • USPS Loses $1.9 Billion
  • Charter Rates Plumb New Lows
  • Pirates Seize German Cargo Ship, Again
  • Pacer Shifts Execs in Restructuring
  • NITL Backs New Maritime Liability Rules
  • Deutsche Post DHL Profit Plunged 95 Percent
  • Shipowner Urges Arming Against Pirates
  • Maersk Hikes Rates on Several European Trades

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Charleston secures new five-year deal from MSC
  • Algerian operations to benefit from DP World training
  • Vancouver container truck issue resolved
  • German cargo ship hijacked within convoy
  • Menlo Logistics secures new contracts

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • TBS in the red
    Tweendecker and bulker owners slumps to first-quarter loss after "devastating" effects of economic decline.
  • Iron more
    Analyst says China's iron ore import record in April could be a negative for shipping.
  • Cal Dive for sale
    Profits shrink at offshore player Helix Energy, as executives say they are seeking sale of majority stake in dive support owner Cal Dive.
  • Oops
    In WebTV video, pirates filmed off Somalia after going after French naval vessel.
  • GulfMark sues
    Offshore vessel owner files federal lawsuit against Bender Shipbuilding, as OSG reveals details of its cancellations.
  • Log-In logs loss
    Brazilian containership owner and logistics player slumps to a first-quarter loss even as shipping volumes improved.
  • Almezaan freed
    No ransom reportedly paid for release of ship with Somali-owned cargo snatched at the weekend.
  • STX in red
    Redundancy costs and unrealised currency reversals expand STX Europe's losses in "unsatisfactory" first quarter.
  • Diana dips
    New York-listed bulker owner's first quarter profit cut, but company says it's well-placed in downturn.
  • Farewell Prince
    Fred Olsen is selling its veteran cruiseship Black Prince into Venezuela this autumn.
  • Transocean slips
    Write-downs, other charges and falling revenue lead profits at US-listed rig and drillship owner to drop by 18%.
  • Bocimar smash
    Up to eight killed as Belgian bulker involved in incident with fishing vessel at the Chinese port of Rizhao.
  • Spill bill grows
    Queensland government to pursue Swire Shipping for entire Pacific Adventurer clean-up cost.
  • German ship held
    German-owned and managed vessel snatched in Gulf of Aden, Korean ship escapes.
  • $50m deal axed
    Solstad's Singapore unit sees technical issues put pay to lucrative term charter with Petroleum Marine Services.
  • Record low
    Taiwan's big three box ports handled 23% less cargo in first quarter as trade tails off.
  • Bridge broken
    Barge being pushed by tug hits Illinois River span in US, closing it indefinitely.
  • Uglands up
    Record year in 2008 for Norwegian shuttle tanker and bulker player, and 2009 looking good too.
  • Wharf smashed
    Probe starts into how bulker Accolade II hit and destroyed loading facility at Klein Point, Australia.
  • Sevan sinks
    Jan Erik Tveteraas-led FPSO player posts $36.9m loss in first quarter as its falls well short of market expectations.
  • Safe haven?
    Sri Lanka gets security clearance to lay-up vessels at Colombo anchorage, with Trincomalee also in the frame.
  • 'Give us guns'
    Liberty boss Philip Shapiro says ships need to carry guns to help crew fend off pirate attacks.
  • OSG to the rescue
    Brand new aframax plucks three Britons on emissions-free voyage from battered eco-boat off Ireland.
  • Cruise all-clear
    No swine flu found on Star Cruises vessel in Thailand after passenger quarantined with viral illness.
  • Storage over?
    Spot market could soon be flooded with VLCCs as traders mull selling stored crude.
  • Ferry late
    Relaunch of Cork-Swansea service delayed until 2010 after ship purchase takes longer than expected.
  • Nearly there
    Davie Yards in Canada has sold $14.4m of its $20m share issue as it continues to secure cash for its future.
  • New Med service
    French liner group CMA CGM to launch new route linking northern Europe with Greece and Turkey.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Lautenberg: Bold action needed to protect merchant ships
  • Investor seeks TUI chair, Hapag-Lloyd sale probe
  • Hyundai to join Maersk-CMA transpacific services
  • UPS expands presence in India, Philippines
  • Singapore shifts Hyderabad service to sister airline
  • Agility 1st quarter profit up despite lower volume
  • FDA finalizes prior notice food import guidelines
  • Curves goes with Menlo down under
  • BIFA supports call to end retroactive port fees
  • MSC in deal with Port of Charleston

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • Wrist Group takes over Norwegian business
    Wrist Ship Supply has purchased its third foreign competitor this year after a record high profit in the previous year. In 2008 the Wrist Group reported a turnover of DKK
  • Finnish bulker Kontula to be sold
    The Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping Oy will sell its oldest vessel Kontula. The ice strengthened 31,850 DWT geared bulk carrier was built by W'rtsil' Turku shipyard in 1980. The
  • German bulk carrier hijacked
    A German owned and managed bulk carrier was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden 120 nautical miles north of Boosaaso in Somalia, yesterday afternoon. The vessel's identity has not been
  • Odfjell reports loss in Q1
    Norwegian Odfjell reports a net loss of USD 8 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to a profit of USD 15 million in corresponding period last year. The
  • Maersk reduces CO2 emissions
    Maersk Group reduced its CO2 emissions by nine per cent in 2008. This represents a reduction of five million tons of CO2 and has been achieved through reduced speed and
  • Sri Lanka targets lay-up market
    Sri Lanka is trying to profit from the economic downturn by positioning itself as a lay-up nation. "We have got clearance from the security authorities now to lay up
  • US pressures for increased security measures on board vessels
    The US Department of Defense proposes increased security on board commercial vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden to protect them from being hijacked. About 78 percent of the pirate attacks
  • Hellenic Register received grace period by EU
    The EU Commission has granted Hellenic Register of Shipping, HRS, limited recognition with substantial restrictions. The approval runs for 17 months, and if HRS fails to meet improvement demands in

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 6, 2009
  • IOC launches 380 supply at Chennai
    Unique weekly pricing as supplier aims to offer competitive bunkering alternative.
  • European prices continue to firm
    Rotterdam market very quiet.
  • Wrist Group sees record profits
    CEO says biggest risk in current financial climate is customers' ability to pay.
  • Crude extends gains after DOE report
    US oil inventory report less bearish than expected.
  • Algeciras posts 14.5% drop in throughput
    Only oil import to local refinery grows in first quarter.
  • Swire facing $18 million bill
    Shipping company will be asked to pay entire costs of bunker spill clean-up.
  • Bunker prices in Asia still firming
    Demand below average at most key ports.
  • Dan-Bunkering opens Singapore office
    The new office aims to expand market share in the region.
  • Asia's May fuel oil cargoes down 15%
    June arbitrage volumes could be even lower.
  • Oil prices to rise 'only in 2011'
    Spare capacity pressing down prices; $62 per barrel average in 2010.
  • Noble trades first gasoline cargo in Singapore
    Takes up clean storage space and plans to start physical fuel oil trading.
  • ITOPF appoints new head
    Dr Tosh Moller retires as managing director.
  • Bunker hedge loss hits Odfjell
    Posts loss in first quarter and predicts similar results going forward.
  • Hong Kong warns of typhoon season
    Bunkering operations are typically disrupted when a typhoon hits.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
Brussels
Call on the European Commission to address the negative impacts of EU Regional Approach measures
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.
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.
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
TRUCKING
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
MARITIME SERVICES
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%)
SHIPPING
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%
PORTS
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
SHIPYARDS
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
ASSOCIATIONS
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
LEGISLATION
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
PORTS
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
SHIPPING
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
PORTS
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
PORTS
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
PORTS
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
SHIPPING
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
ACCIDENTS
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
CRUISES
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
CRUISES
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
PORTS
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
SHIPPING
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
FINANCING
India launches nearly $8 billion package to support its shipbuilding and maritime sectors
New Delhi
Shipyard production capacity expected to increase to 4.5 million gross tonnage per year
PORTS
In the second quarter of this year, freight traffic in French ports fell by -0.4%.
Paris
Dry bulk and rolling bulk trades are declining. Container and liquid bulk trades are growing.
MARINAS
Antin Infrastructure Partners to acquire UK's leading marina operator
Paris/London/New York
It will take over ownership from British private equity firm LDC
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean agrees with Meyer Turku to build Icon ships for a decade
Miami
Order confirmed for a fifth Icon cruise ship and option placed on a seventh unit of the same series
SHIPPING
Maersk announces it will not apply surcharges for new US tariffs on Chinese vessels
Copenhagen
The company assures that it will not make any changes to its services
SHIPYARDS
Cochin Shipyard and KSOE enter into strategic collaboration in shipbuilding sector
New Delhi
The creation of approximately two thousand direct jobs is expected
LOGISTICS
DHL will resume freight shipments from Germany to the United States for corporate customers.
Bonn
They had been suspended due to the removal in the USA of the "de minimis" threshold for goods with a value of less than 800 dollars.
ENVIRONMENT
World Business Council for Sustainable Development Statement in Support of the IMO Net-Zero Framework
NEWS
Ancona: Tax fraud in the shipbuilding sector
Ancona
Over €2.3 million in non-existent tax credits seized
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
CMA CGM buys British rail freight operator Freightliner
Birmingham
The transaction will be completed in early 2026
PORTS
Containerized cargo at the port of Algeciras decreased by -9.4% last month
Algeciras
The 20-foot containers handled were 399 thousand (-0.7%)
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Italferr participates in Europe's largest railway electrification contract
Rome
Activities within the Rail Baltica project
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
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
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%
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes 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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
CRUISES
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
MEETINGS
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
PORTS
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
EDUCATION
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
LOGISTICS
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
LOGISTICS
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
OFFSHORE
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
SHIPPING
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
PORTS
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
SAFETY & SECURITY
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
INDUSTRY
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
INSTITUTIONS
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
ACCIDENTS
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
COMPANIES
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
ASSOCIATIONS
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
CRUISES
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SHIPPING
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
MEETINGS
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
PORTS
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
OFFSHORE
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
PORTS
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August.
Los Angeles
Volumes expected to decline in the remainder of 2025
PORTS
Meeting between the port authorities of Jacksonville and Livorno
Livorno
Among the objectives, to start one or more direct services between the two ports
INFRASTRUCTURE
Italian State Railways and ENAC sign an agreement for the use of drones in infrastructure monitoring.
Rome
They will also be used to fly over sections of the railway and road network that would otherwise be difficult to monitor.
PORTS
A.SPE.DO, the port of La Spezia is essential to ensuring employment, development, and a future for the local economy.
La Spezia
Landolfi: We cannot afford to underestimate its value.
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
MEETINGS
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The MIT meets with the heads of the Italian AdSPs
Rome
Meeting on the government's strategic vision for the sector and port reform
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean Co. to build seven 15,880 TEU container ships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
PORTS
Over 40 expressions of interest have been received for the development of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk.
Kiev
Today the first meeting of the tender commission
PORTS
The first commercial ship is expected at the public dock in Largo Trattaroli in Ravenna.
Ravenna
The car carrier "AICC Huanghu" is coming soon
PORTS
Assiterminal's Terminal Road Show is starting
Genoa
Cognolato: We want to strengthen our ties with local communities and territories.
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 1.3% last month.
Long Beach
Empty containers are increasing. Full containers are decreasing.
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