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December 7, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IPO by China Shipbuilding for capacity boost
    China Shipbuilding Industry Co, the nation's largest maker of vessel equipment, plans to raise as much as 14.7 billion yuan (S$3 billion) in Shanghai in the country's third-largest initial public offering this year.
  • Nordic banks to lend more to shipping
    Nordic banks expect a modest increase in lending to the shipping industry next year as financial markets strengthen, but gloomy forecasts for a sector plagued by overcapacity mean that only the best projects would attract funds.

Sched Netweb site
  • Cosco hikes THC, waste rate, adds bunker surcharges from January
  • Hong Kong government proposes lower extra pilotage fees
  • GAO: 2-year cargo scanning deadline waiver warrants probe
  • Rate hikes from US east and Gulf coast to South America
  • Maersk to call at DP World Callao's new CT in Peru in 2010
  • Borough council hopes to build London Gateway that DP World dropped
  • Damco move to Maputo from Beira to up volume 20pc in 2010
  • Moscow arbitrator quashes anti-trust fine against Russian Railways
  • Kuehne + Nagel signs three-year contract with BMW South Africa
  • Local carriers welcome Hong Kong's extension of discount fees
  • Chinese demand drives All Nippon's first cargo profit
  • UAL posts narrowing third quarter net loss of US$63 million
  • Continental's consolidated load factor up 3.2 points in November

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Mercator takes delivery of MR tanker
  • Shipowners leave choppy waters to attend SSA meet
  • Baltic index dips on slower cargo activity
  • Ships prices seen falling for another year
  • NYK group to hold 2-day blood donation camp
  • Limit fixed for private wheat products export
  • Duty-free imports of palm oil may continue
  • Iron ore exports soar in Oct
  • Nathu-La border trade shuts for winter
  • Edible oil imports seen continuing to rise
  • Exporters remain optimistic about Dubai as springboard to other markets
  • Dubai crisis may have limited impact on exports right now
  • Saudi withdrawal of import incentives may hit Basmati exports
  • Safeguard duty on coated paper imports ruled out
  • Stimulus package yet to reach exporters!
  • DCI completes maintenance dredging at Mormugao Port
  • Mumbai Port affected as workers attend rally
  • 12 greenfield airport projects cleared
  • Railway Minister opts for fewer freight rate hikes this fiscal
  • DB Schenker wins 3PL Executive Excellence Award
  • Mundra SEZ attracts mega power equipment manufacturer
  • Central excise duty refunds taxable in North & N-E regions, rules ITAT
  • Pick-up in credit growth seen
  • Working Group formed to fine-tune foreign investment policy
  • State FM wants GST deferred by a year
  • Apeda seeks legal aid for Basmati IPR
  • IMC presentation on 'Discover Surat' today
  • Australian infra team to hold meeting on Dec 9
  • Japanese expert to help make SMEs world class
  • Ontario clean tech team keen to meet Indian counterparts

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 3, 2009
  • German Federal Environmental Agency demands higher HGV toll
    The German Federal Environmental Agency (UBA) recently presented this year's data on the environment. Among other things, the document called for a higher truck toll, which should ...
  • CMA CGM launches additional feeder service from Hamburg
    The French shipping company CMA CGM launched a new feeder service between the port of Hamburg (Germany) and the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda and the Russian exclave K...
  • Intermodal Innovation delivers new container designs
    Intermodal Innovation LLP recently delivered 10 ft offshore paint store containers. The units were manufactured for ConocoPhillips (UK) at intermodal Innovations facilities in Lanc...
  • DB supporting the Climate Express project
    The German national railway Deutsche Bahn is supporting the Climate Express project of the International Union of Railways (UIC), which will mark the occasion of the United Nations...
  • Safmarine's West Africa service to make a call in Hamburg
    The "Safmarine Palanca", a vessel operated by the Belgian shipping company Safmarine on its MPV Angola-Congo service, will call at the port of Hamburg for the first time on 17...
  • Safety certificate for Adria Transport
    On 1 December, Adria Transport, which is 50% owned by the port of Koper (Slovenia), obtained a safety certificate enabling it to provide freight and railway cargo transport service...
  • JCL Logistics acquires Dutch Logwin Road+Rail subsidiary
    The international logistics service provider Logwin has sold its 100% shareholding in the Dutch subsidiary Logwin Road + Rail The Netherlands BV to the Austrian JCL Logistics Group...
  • Mosolf official releasing agent for Volkswagen India Private Ltd.
    Mosolf India Logistics Private Ltd has successfully completed its start-up phase as the official releasing agent for Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd in Pune. The joint venture between Hor...
  • Volvo Parts Corporation prolongs collaboration with Wincanton
    Volvo Parts Corporation and the transport and logistics service provider Wincanton are prolonging their partnership of many years. Wincanton manages spare parts logistics for&...
  • Finnlines launches new scheduled ferry service from Rostock
    The Finnish shipping company Finnlines is starting a new scheduled ferry service in the Baltic Sea today. The thrice-weekly sailing connects the German port of Rostock to...
  • Swiss goes west to expand
    Despite an almost 70% decline in profit, Swiss International Air Lines is one of the few carriers which will be able to expand its network next year, thanks to its rigorous cost ma...
  • USA's DHS criticises airfreight security arrangements
    According to a report issued by the USA's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) there are still holes in the security arrangements surrounding air cargo movements which one co...
  • Flughafen Z'rich AG: slight increase in cargo volumes in October and November
    Flughafen Z'rich AG, the operator of Zurich airport, is sloughing off the name Unique. The executive board decided to adopt a single brand strategy in October 2009. This decision w...
  • Jade Cargo opens new cargo services from Chengdu to Europe and Middle East
    Jade Cargo International and Chengdu Municipality (China) have entered into a strategic agreement to establish an international air cargo hub for western China. This hub will suppo...
  • DHL to be Iata's "e-freight" partner
    DHL Global Forwarding, the leading air and ocean freight forwarder of Deutsche Post DHL, is once again taking the lead by partnering with the International Air Transport Associatio...

Maritime Global Netweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Charelle released
  • Intermanager: "Send UN anti-piracy force to West Africa!"
  • Attacks repulsed off Somalia
  • Nordana changes ports
  • Marseilles Fos acts on port reform

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • DSME wins order for wind farm planter
  • Another $6 million for CVN 65 work

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Foss vessels honored for environmental safety record
  • Rail freight carloadings drop during October
  • Crowley makes delivery of entire amusement park
  • NAFTA partner trade drops during September
  • Third State-class vessel delivered by General Dynamics

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Logothetis family plans further shipping acquisitions
    $325m purchase of the Allocean Group fleet is start of expansion across several sectors.
  • AP Moller-Maersk returns to bond market
    Aims to raise further $700m
  • Intermanager calls for international action on West African piracy
    Region overshadowed by Somali problem.

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Berlin reassures on tonnage tax
    GERMANY'S new transport minister Peter Ramsauer has reassured shipowners that existing incentives for shipping will not be axed in the face of budget constraints
  • Product upside from GHG bill?
    GREENHOUSE gas legislation under consideration in America may offer a competitive advantage to products importers
  • Ballast reg concerns mount
    A US Coast Guard proposal requiring vessel operators to meet tighter ballast-water standards was roundly criticised in a comment period that ended today
  • West of England unveils rises
    THE WEST of England P&I club advised its members today of a general increase to be applied at renewal in February 2010
  • NY port authority to cut jobs
    THE AUTHORITY responsible for the port of New York and New Jersey has announced plans to cut 150 jobs to reduce costs

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Oberstar: Obama 'Uninformed' on Infrastructure Jobs
  • Obama Eyes Transport Projects for Jobs
  • Corps of Engineers Closes Chicago Canal
  • FTR Predicts Heavy Truck Slump
  • Iowa Short Line Wins Grant to Rebuild Bridge
  • Shipments Index Sees Smallest Drop of 2009
  • Teesport Loses Big Customer
  • Obama Dubious of 'Shovel-Ready' Jobs
  • CSCL Celebrates 10 Years Serving U.S. West Coast
  • Shipments of Manufactured Goods Grow
  • Italian Dock Workers Call Off Strike
  • Transport Sector Cuts Jobs in November
  • DP World Project on Target in Rotterdam
  • Japan Starts Aid for Ship Exports
  • FedEx Ground Raises Rates 4.9 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Shipping: 'not guilty' of premeditated murder
    Wedged between full page advertisements for world cruises on the QM2 and long-haul holiday flights, 2 million British readers opened their Mail on Sunday (MoS) newspaper over breakfast on November 22 to be hit by an indigestion-inducing disaster movie-style story: How 16 ships create as much pollution as all the cars in the world.
  • Payer warns on crew cutting
  • US postponed box scanning to 2014
  • New equipment phased into Tarragona
  • Hapag-Lloyd to increase its stake in WAX
  • EU finalises COP15 objectives

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Bond rerun
    AP Moller-Maersk turns to bonds for second time since October with issues totalling $703m.
  • Dry sells cape
    George Economou's Nasdaq-listed owner is said to have offloaded a 2001-built bulker.
  • Firm into DHT
    Private equity firm buys 8.1% of DHT Maritime in deal advised by former OceanFreight CEO Robert Cowen.
  • Nassco early
    Blackstone's American Petroleum Tankers receives products tanker newbuilding 11 months ahead of schedule.
  • Marathon re-ups
    Semi-submersible Noble Paul Romano fetches five-month contract at lower rate of roughly $375,000 per day.
  • Torm taps loan
    Danish shipowner ties up $167m ten year loan to finance China built products carriers.
  • Blind eye?
    Sovcomflot's Dmitry Skarga denies turning blind eye to 'address commissions' for alleged co-conspirator Yuri Nikitin, High Court hears.
  • What $39m?
    Dmitry Skarga denies knowledge of $39m in 'address commissions' from Clarksons to Yuri Nikitin, court hears.
  • Buyers unveiled
    Main Camillo Eitzen and Berlian Laju shareholders, as well as an "international bank", have committed to $200m private placement.
  • Three more down
    Trio of PSVs withdrawn from the North Sea spot market as lay-ups continue.
  • 'To be' mandatory
    Appeals court weighs in on whether London forum clause in Gearbulk bill of lading was "permissive" enough to allow US litigation.
  • Kremlin pleading
    Dmitry Skarga begged Kremlin to block the threat of court action over $18.5m Sovcomflot debt, London High Court hears.
  • Round two
    Croatia to try again with second privatisation tender for five shipyards after September failure.
  • Aiming low
    Getting lucky allows Lars Rhodin led Swedish Club to set modest 2.5% general increase for P&I cover.
  • $2.15bn float
    China Shipbuilding Industry Co targets huge haul from Shanghai IPO, China's third largest of the year.
  • It's quotes time
    Natasha Boyden has it out with Anthony Kandylidis and Dmitry Skarga must wish he was jetting off on another holiday.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Greek owners are selling, Sovcomflot is buying and Golden Ocean is wielding the axe.
  • ESL signs
    Ethiopian owner confirms order for two tankers and seven MPPs in China.
  • Vopak chops
    Dutch tank terminals group to lay off "several tens" of workers as it restructures domestic business.
  • West opts for 5%
    Directors of Matheos Los led club warn that claims are set to rise as they agree market level general increase.
  • Yaw steps up
    Otto chairman Yaw Chee Siew guarantees loans of over $30m to pay for AHTS brace.
  • BW downgraded
    Moody's takes exception to owner's slower than expected reduction of debt.
  • Rig writeoff
    Seadrill says two-year-old jack-up which caught fire off Australia has been formally condemned.
  • Arpeni soars
    Indonesian owner sees shares rise 18% after it meets deadline for interest payment on notes issue.
  • Bluestone bigger
    Singapore-based deepwater geotechnical specialist charters ship from majority shareholder.
  • Screen test
    US admits it could miss cargo screening deadline of 2012 unless new cash is found for ambitious project.
  • Master killed
    Captain dies after cargoship grounds and sinks off Taiwan, but eight crew saved.
  • Flow increases
    Crude exporter Opec to load 130,000 bpd more oil in month to 19 December, analyst says.
  • Japan stays weak
    Japan's major shipyards concluded deals for only five ships in October, official figures show.
  • Sydney slump
    Privatisation candidate Sydney Ferries ends financial year with AUD 14.5m deficit.
  • High-speed smash
    Five passengers injured after Danish ferry ploughs into quay at Havnso.

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Newbuilding chartered to M'rsk
    The PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) newbuilding Havila Her'y owned by Havila Shipping will be chartered to M'rsk Olie og Gas Danmark on a 5-year fixed contract with 1+1
  • Scandlines closes down Travem'nde service
    Scandlines will halt its the freight service between Trelleborg and Travem'nde as of January 1, 2010. "The service has not been profitable for some years", says Jesper Waltersson, Communications Manager
  • Cargo ship released
    The 2,800 GT Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel MV Charelle has been released. The vessel was hijacked some 60 nautical miles south of Oman in the middle of June

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 4, 2009
  • Quiet trading to end the week
    Prices moving in different directions on mixed trading day.
  • New barge deployed in Panama
    Company increasing its capacity to nearly 7,000 mt.
  • Peru offers ultra-low sulphur MGO
    Local supplier seeing increased enquiries for compliant product.
  • Bunker prices falling in Rotterdam
    But markets firm in the Southern Europe.
  • MSC commits to low sulphur fuels
    Growing awareness that environmental sustainability is a good financial move.
  • German port ready to implement sulphur directive
    Bye laws amended to reflect EU regulation limiting sulphur content for ships at berth.
  • Bunker delivery notes key to 'cap and trade'
    UK Chamber of Shipping says BDNs could be part of a 'pay as you go' carbon credits scheme.
  • Copenhagen Special: Bunkering opinion
    Buffalo Marine looks at how cap and trade has the potential to cause vast disparaties.
  • Fujairah prices falling
    Fujairah sees average demand and avails.
  • Copenhagen Exclusive: Growing support for Norwegian proposal
    UNFCCC 'must let the IMO do its job' says Norway's representative at the IMO and the UNFCCC.
  • Bank willing to support bunkering projects in Brunei
    AFB points to shipping activity generated by the oil and gas sectors.
  • Fuel oil inventories up again
    ARA stocks 40% higher than at this time last year.
  • Markets 'awfully quiet'
    Bunker prices mostly softening.
  • WFS halves quarterly cash dividend
    Says latest payout reflects two-for-one split of its common stock.
  • Dry scrubber 'successfully' tested at sea
    Developer says system shows a 'continuation of the HFO-era is ecologically possible'.
  • Chemoil-Adani to expand storage, launch bunker tanker
    Developments 'will allow a narrowing' of bunker price gap with Singapore.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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
SEAFARERS
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
PORTS
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
CRUISES
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
SHIPPING
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
TRADE
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
PORTS
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
PORTS
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
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
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.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
PORTS
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
SHIPYARDS
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
COMPANIES
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
PORTS
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
LOGISTICS
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
SHIPPING
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
LOGISTICS
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
PORTS
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
FINANCING
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
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