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May 12, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Pacific Shipping Trust not planning on buying new vessels: CEO
    Singapore- listed Pacific Shipping Trust expects to maintain revenues in its second quarter as it is not planning to buy any ships, but it may face lowered charter rates for two of its vessels.
  • Samsung Heavy Q1 net profit falls on steel costs
    Samsung Heavy Industries Co, the world's second-largest shipyard, reported profit in the first quarter declined 12 per cent to the smallest amount in two years because of higher steel-plate prices.

Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL, TSK Line, Cosco to jointly operate MEX service
  • Maersk starts TP10 all-water China-US east coast service
  • CSCL's AAE1 all water service starts calling at Shenzhen
  • Guangdong's general trade grew 10pc in first quarter
  • China edges out US as Brazil's biggest trading partner
  • IMO diplomatic conference on ship recycling comes to HK
  • Xiamen's Zhaoyin port area Taiwan trade increases fourfold
  • Zhejiang March trade value off year on year, but up on February
  • China most accused of dumping in WTO investigations
  • Sliding volumes at Matson cut into first quarter earnings
  • UN's ship pollution expert meeting in Marseilles this week
  • Montreal's new CT still a go, but construction awaits signs of recovery
  • TAL International returns to the black in first quarter
  • Missouri legislature earmarks US$12 million for China air hub
  • Doomed cargo plane had climb controls switched to dive mode: probe
  • SIA transfers daily Hyderabad flights to SilkAir unit from October 26
  • Aloha to pay US$5.5 million in pension settlement

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI plans to deploy ships on India, MidEast, Europe, E. Africa route
  • GE Shipping's Q4 profit dips
  • Year-end surge in boxship overcapacity seen
  • Hefted without a huff
  • GE Shipping delivers Handymax vessel to buyers
  • MSC changes port rotation of Golden Gate service between Asia & USEC
  • Hamburg Süd & Hapag-Lloyd revamp Europe-N. Atlantic services
  • OOCL, TSK Line & COSCON in new Mid East Express Service
  • Grand Alliance & Zim to cooperate with Hamburg S'd on ATX service
  • CMA CGM to launch new direct service linking N. Europe, Greece & Turkey
  • Worst over for box shipping, says Danaos, with profit down, but revenue up
  • Maersk Line effects general rate hikes in intra Euromed & Asia-Europe trades
  • MISC voted best shipping line for intra-Asia trade
  • China Shipping plans to order dry bulk ships
  • AADA hikes rates for Oz-bound cargo from Korea, China
  • YICT launches Yantian to Xianlan barge express
  • Norfolk gets first call on CKYH's Far East service
  • US reviewing steel dumping duties
  • CVD on cement imports may be scrapped
  • STC gets more time to export rice to Africa
  • Exim Bank extends 5th LoC for Mozambique
  • SEZs' exports to home in on 2009-10 target
  • Safeguard duty on HR coils sought
  • Global suitors line up for stake in Dharamtar port
  • Deccan Aviation to launch air cargo & express logistics service on May 27
  • Freight forwarders vote Air India Cargo the best in C. Asia
  • Envoy seeks new rail connectivity with Bangladesh
  • Arshiya's Panvel FTWZ formally notified
  • CONCOR partners NYK Line to transport cars
  • Forex reserves up by $ 631 million to $ 2,53,091 million
  • CII ASCON study spots recovery in manufacturing sector
  • Scrap capital gains tax, urge apex chambers
  • Potential investors see IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Nellore offering a good deal
  • Falling Re. plays major role in coir export surge

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 8, 2009
  • Ceva manages Middle East logistics for Crocs shoes
    Hoofddorp (Netherlands)-based logistics company Ceva Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has entered into a partnership with Iqdam International, the excl...
  • NRS expands US west coast operations
    National Retail Systems (NRS), a leading provider of global logistics services to US retailers and manufacturers, has opened a 15 acre distribution centre in Compton CA, near both ...
  • LGI wins additional Carestream Health deal
    Logistics Group International (LGI) recently won a new health care industry contract to handle "consumables" logistics processes for the Toronto-based Canadian company Carestream H...
  • Maersk seeking to sell Norfolkline
    A.P. Moller-Maersk has confirmed that it is in discussions with several parties about the possibility of selling its European ferry company Norfolkline. The company said that there...
  • Höegh Autoliners offering direct Europe-Mumbai link
    The "Höegh Berlin", the Oslo-based Norwegian car carrier Höegh Autoliners' vessel, will make a direct call from Europe at the port of Mumbai (India). The "Höegh Berlin", which can ...
  • Jobs secure at BLG
    The container activities of Germany's Bremen-based BLG Logistics Group have been hit by the global economic crisis, with German terminals registering a 17% deficit in the first qua...
  • Tiaca elects Ulrich Ogiermann as new chairman
    Ulrich Ogiermann, the president and CEO of Cargolux Airlines International, has been elected as the new chairman of the International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca). He was previous...
  • Germanischer Lloyd crosses gross tons record
    Germanischer Lloyd (GL) passed the 80 million gross tons threshold with the classification of the gas tanker "MT Gaschem Nordsee". More than 6,870 ships are currently surveyed on a...

Maritime Global Netweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Pirates release two ships
  • Obama scraps Loran C
  • Rina's "steady growth"
  • Siba and Seaarland in $300m recycling initiative
  • Globus sells panamax at loss

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Turkey's Med Marine delivers LNG terminal tug
  • $6.3 million Navy award for Marinette Marine
  • $77.2 million CVN 79 award
  • Eighty years of Gibbs & Cox

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Olympia Port Commissioners eye award of East Bay project pact
  • NYK vessels earn Port of Long Beach award
  • Dredging association backs stimulus funds for projects
  • Coast Guard extends comment time for new Oregon/Washington bar rules
  • Trucking group pleased with 'Jason's Law' legislation introduction

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Consolidate to attract new capital, says Slater
    SHIPPING needs wholesale restructuring if it is to secure new equity capital and debt financing, says First International chairman.
  • Ship finance slows as banks rein in lending
  • Rina warns over single-hull phase out move
    RINA chief Ugo Salerno says open registries' plan to call for deadline extension would be hugely counter-productive.
  • Hapag-Lloyd suffers E222m loss as rates and volumes plunge
    GERMANY's largest container carrier posts first quarter loss compared to '18.5m profit in 2008.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • US LNG imports rebound
    AMERICA'S LNG imports have finally taken a positive turn after last year's severe declines
  • NTSB urges strict medical oversight
    The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a barrage of recommendations following their probe of the November 2007 spill of the Cosco Busan in California
  • Pirates free Greek ship
    PIRATES have released the bulker Malaspina Castle on Saturday evening, the owners have confirmed
  • Swine flu on cruise ship?
    INITIAL tests indicate that a crewmember aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas may have been infected with swine flu
  • 'Rule B' cases abating
    BOCIMAR International is seeking a $7.4M attachment against Golden Ocean, but the previous flood of New York 'Rule B' attachment filings is slowing to a relative trickle
  • Russian destroyer defeats pirates
    THE RUSSIAN Navy destroyer Admiral Panteleyev has again defeated a Somali pirate attack on a Russian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden
  • London team helping pirates?
    A TEAM of 'consultants' in London is directing Somali pirates to their targets according to a European military intelligence document obtained by national Spanish radio station Cadena Ser

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Diesel Jumps 3.1 Cents to $2.216
  • DOT, Commerce Work Together on Infrastructure
  • Panama Adds Capacity
  • Ron Kirk Visits WTO for Trade Talks
  • Norfolk Southern Cuts Jobs in Ohio
  • Hanjin Swings to First Quarter Loss
  • OECD Sees Slowing in Downturn
  • Charterer Limits Capacity
  • MISC Profit Drops 76 Percent
  • Maersk, CMA CGM to Launch Joint Service
  • Investors Discuss Stake in DP World
  • Hapag-Lloyd Loses $302M

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts USD300 million Q1 09 loss
  • Half a million more US job losses in April, but pace slowing
  • Surabaya - Jakarta box train service on track
  • Wilhelmsen launches lay-up package
  • Textainer triumphs

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Trico exchanges
    Compofelice-led offshore vessel owner's shares take a late-afternoon nosedive as the company reveals debenture exchange.
  • DP World sale?
    Port giant says controlling shareholder Dubai World has been approached to sell a minority stake.
  • Zenith re-floated
    Pullmantur cruiseship runs aground off Copenhagen with 550 passengers but is quickly unstuck.
  • Greek ship free
    Greek tanker Nipayia seized in late March released by Somali pirates, crew unharmed.
  • Norsul fined
    Brazilian owner fined $2.4m for spill from bulker causing "grave environmental danger."
  • Volcano growls
    Volcanic activity continues at Mount Redoubt, threatening a nearby Chevron oil terminal in Alaska.
  • Seaboard jumps
    Miami liner operator reports 81% surge in operating income as the company eyes vessel acquisitions.
  • Spat settled
    Newfront Shipping of Greece says it had no plans to abandon bulker crew in China as it ends pay dispute with 24 Filipinos.
  • Baltic cap
    Oversupply will cap BDI at around break-even levels for next two years with several owners staring at red ink, Credit Suisse warns.
  • Crew safe
    Twelve crew on Russian reefer which grounded off Norway airlifted to safety of nearby island.
  • Death revealed
    Indian crewman was shot by pirates on Sea Princess II tanker before it was released.
  • Exchange drop
    Indian offshore shipowner Garware sees annual profit dip due to lack of forex gains.
  • Scrap hunger
    Chinese buyers bagged bulk of demolition tonnage on offer last week.
  • Four-way tussle
    Russian yards including Krasnoye Sormovo scrap for $63m federal salvage vessel contract.
  • Mr Fix-it
    Captain Richard Phillips gets an audience with President Obama before attending A-list White House bash.
  • Pateras passes
    Well-known Greek shipowner Capt Diamantis N Pateras dies over the weekend aged 76.
  • MISC dives
    Weak liner market sends annual profit crashing at MISC Berhad which sees more pressure to come.
  • Anek nears deal
    Greek cruise and ferry owner "in advanced negotiations" to purchase Minoan's shares in Hellenic Seaways.
  • Ramunia sold
    Malaysian shipyard company agrees to takeover by Sime Darby conglomerate.
  • Hapag horror
    German container line posts EUR 221.7m loss in first quarter as freight rates plunge 14%.
  • Rina rising
    Ugo Salerno-led class society sees 2008 figures rise thanks to strong performance in Greece and Asia.
  • Greek broker dies
    Piraeus-based insurance broker George Georgoulis passes away suddenly at age of 55.
  • Another escape
    Novoship tanker crew fires on pirates in Gulf of Aden a fortnight after another of its ships evades capture.
  • Swine suspect
    Female crew member on Royal Caribbean cruiseship diagnosed with probable case of A/H1N1 flu.
  • Falklands fight
    Scottish owners angry over award to Dutch company of supply contract to South Atlantic islands.
  • Deeper red
    FPSO shutdown and rising costs hit Aker Floating Production in first quarter as it predicts tough year in the sector.
  • Reefer grounds
    Race on to evacuate 12 crew from Russian ship which grounded in dense fog north of Norway.
  • Jumper critical
    Passenger hits head trying to leap from Fullers ferry as it pulls out of Devonport, New Zealand.
  • Thor strong
    Danish project-cargo player made EUR 13.6m profit from EUR 19.6m turnover in 2008.
  • Hanjin in reverse
    Shipowner's stock on the ropes following plans for $160m share issue.
  • B Navi ship free
    Ransom of $2m said to have been paid to free Italian-operated but UK-owned bulker and 24 crew.
  • Ro-ro plot?
    Denmark's Maersk, DFDS and Clipper reportedly in talks over creation of new shipping company for northern Europe.
  • Costs hit Samsung
    First-quarter net and operating profit sent diving as higher steel costs erode improved sales.
  • Sell, sell, sell
    Analysts say its time to take some chips off the table as far as Cosco Corp (Singapore) is concerned.
  • Italians go green
    Siba Ships launching $300m green recycling initiative with plans to buy 120 bulkers.
  • Four like Asciano
    Aussie ports to rail group says it is in discussion with four potential bidders over a possible sale.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Hapag-Lloyd first quarter sales down 23%
  • CMA CGM, Maersk to start North Asia/Black Sea link
  • COSCO joins OOCL, TSK on Asia/Mideast service
  • Great Lakes Coal trade off 25% in April
  • T. Parker Host represents Cleveland trucker
  • ITC: Infrastructure hurts sub-Saharan African exports
  • India to monitor U.S. ag import trade barriers
  • Panalpina wins China-Brazil telecom business
  • Long Beach radar system to monitor small craft

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Furetank to split from Maersk/Broström
    The Swedish owner Furetank Rederi has decided to terminate its co-operation with Maersk/Broström. "We have agreed on a solution that benefits all parties", says Lars Höglund, managing director
  • VLCC owners stands to loose USD 14,000 per day
    The pressure on VLCC rates is heavy. Stockholm Chartering reports that the rate for a Persian Gulf ' West Europe round trip has dropped to WS 18, corresponding to daily earnings
  • Scrapping escalates ' prices moves south
    The interest among shipowners to have elderly vessels scrapped is mounting and the combined vessel sales to the scrappers this year, is closing in on the total sales for the

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2009
  • Bunker prices open week a touch softer
    Rotterdam bunker market still tight for prompt enquiries.
  • Liner losses hit MISC
    Malaysian shipping company says its financial results are under pressure.
  • Wilhelmsen exploring new technology solutions
    In talks with several developers of emission abatement systems with marine market potential, says WSE president.
  • Bunker price gains 'cutting earnings to the bone'
    VLCC owners on benchmark route facing daily losses as rates collapse.
  • Singapore bunker prices slip
    Prices in Singapore and Hong Kong also softening.
  • O.W. Bunker to offer low viscosity product in Rotterdam
    Customers placing emphasis on 'quality fuel oil'.
  • Indian refiner offers early-June fuel oil cargo
    Indian fuel oil exports resuming as monsoon season begins.
  • Armada subsidiaries sold before insolvency
    No fraud was involved says financial advisor report.
  • Bunkering worries see coal buyers avoid SA terminal
    Players say replacement bunker tanker has 'much lower' pumping rate.
  • OPEC meeting has 'two options'
    Stocks currently at 61 days, according to an Iranian OPEC governor.

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Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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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
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
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