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August 2, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Cuba readies to dive into oil exploration
    A Chinese-built drilling rig is expected to arrive in Cuban waters in early 2011, likely opening the way for full-scale exploration of the island's untapped offshore fields.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk fined US$3.09 million for evading US Iran sanctions
  • Steady recovery forecast for world trade 2010/11
  • NYK quarterly box revenue up 39.7pc, profit at US$131.9 million
  • Tanker 'blast' investigators see other possible causes
  • Maersk ups rates US$250/TEU-$500/FEU Mideast/South America
  • NYK takes on TSK's intra-Asia business
  • Tianjin-Haikou container shipping line launched
  • Manzhouli checkpoint half-year trade volume up 17.6pc
  • IMF scraps 'substantially' undervalued from yuan assessment
  • Hamburg Sud to raise US west coast, Canada to Europe rates
  • Canadian Pacific's quarterly profit hits US$161 million
  • Canadian National Railway quarterly revenues rise 25pc
  • TAL second quarter profit falls 661pc to US$4.7 million
  • Major airlines face South African competition tribunal fines
  • Air cargo processing accelerated by HK PolyU software
  • Anchorage air cargo back to good old days: airport boss

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Promising fiscal for SCI with fair weather Q1
  • Lack of direct shipping services & stiff duties hamper trade with LatAm: Report
  • TT Club continues support to FIATA's training initiative
  • GE Shipping's Q1 net swells
  • Dumping duty slapped on chemical used in toys
  • Yellow fever swells gold import figures
  • Dumping duties on VSF & PVC paste resin notified
  • Onion MEP hiked by $ 20/tonne
  • CSL delivers another PSV to Vroon
  • Demands day observed at Major Ports
  • Karnataka bans even transport of iron ore to ports
  • Vizag Port betters unloading record
  • More freight flown in June
  • Govt asks truckers not to strike
  • Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSMEs completes 10 years
  • Petroleum Ministry wants govt to bear two-thirds of subsidy burden
  • NMDC chief all for national ore policy
  • Trade course with Japan Trips
  • Core sector loses steam
  • States insist on CST continuing under GST regime for some years
  • Trade with UK to be doubled in 5 years
  • KASEZ & EPCES hold open house to highlight issues of export conclaves
  • ADB proposes pan-Asia FTA & Asian Monetary Fund

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 29, 2010
  • DB Schenker helps Deutsche Bahn to make a profit
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) was able to improve its results from operations (adjusted ebit) by 26.1% to EUR 846 million in H1/2010 in comparison with the same year-ago figure. Freight opera...
  • Hub Group reports higher income and revenue in Q2/2010
    The US intermodal and logistics enterprise Hub Group Inc has reported its results for the quarter ended 30 June, generating income of USD 9.6 million in said Q2. This represents a ...
  • Agility launches new service in Australia
    Logistics service provider Agility is set to launch a new domestic shipping service in August in Australia, running between Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Bell Bay, in Tasm...
  • Greek transport industry strike
    The Greek transport industry, including its oil haulage segment, has gone on strike. The German freight forwarders' association has warned operators that loading or discharging con...
  • Japan Airlines shifts to new terminal in New Delhi
    Japan Airlines (JAL) has relocated its flight operations at Indira Gandhi international airport in New Delhi to the airport's new terminal 3. The construction of the modern termina...
  • Airbus wins commitments worth billions at Farnborough
    Airbus received commitments for 255 aircraft worth around USD 28 billion at the Farnborough International Airshow 2010. These developments signal a clear upturn for the aviation in...
  • AF-KLM reports Q1 results
    AF-KLM's activities in the first quarter of financial 2010/2011 saw a strong recovery in both passenger and cargo figures, in spite of the five-day closure of European air space fo...
  • PD Ports creates two new managerial positions
    The British port operator PD Ports is bucking the trend and creating two new positions. One of the posts is entitled group IT development manager and this job will go to Jan Loland...
  • Hamburg S'd and dbh cooperate in ENS system
    The German shipping company Hamburg S'd and dbh Logistics IT AG have agreed to work together on the pan-European Union's entry summary declaration (ENS). As of 1 January 2011, it w...
  • RTL receives ferry with Ford cars in St Petersburg
    Russian Transport Lines (RTL) is expanding its activities in the St Petersburg Big Port (Russia). RTL received the first ferry with Ford automobiles at quay N37 of St Petersburg Bi...
  • UN Ro-Ro establishes Istanbul-Marseille trailer service
    The Turkish company UN Ro-Ro has established a new liner service for unaccompanied trailers between Istanbul's Pendik and Ambarlin terminals and the French Mediterranean port of Ma...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Small commercial vessels exempted from incidental discharge regulation
  • ACL promotes Braman
  • MOL investigates M Star damage

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Port of Kalama names interim Port Commissioner
  • Matson Navigation expanding China/Long Beach Express run
  • Genco Shipping & Trading receives new Supramax ship
  • Port of Seattle truck registry now up and working
  • Rail traffic numbers jump during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • US shippers wary as box shortages continue
    Large shippers concerned about supply as back-to-school and pre-Christmas peak season gets underway
  • European shippers face chronic box shortages
  • South African crisis
  • US rapid response teams to settle box shipping disputes
  • Vale rejects fears of falling Chinese iron ore demand
    Miner assures investors over deliveries and sales
  • Fears over capesize spot rates as Chinese...
  • Wang to assess link between spending and demand
    Seaspan boss seeks to disprove assumption there is a close link between the two
  • Box sector would have gained from more severe...
  • Capital Product adds tanker as profit dips
    Company posts net profit of $5.1m for second quarter of 2010
  • Singapore maritime trusts look forward

Fairplayweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • CMA CGM safety nearing?
    A FRENCH union leader told Fairplay this afternoon that a '500M recapitalisation ($651.23M) of debt-laden box shipping group CMA CGM looks "imminent".
  • Maersk pays for sanction breach
    MAERSK Line Limited has paid $3.1M to settle violations of US sanctions that bar shipments to Sudan and Iran
  • SCI profits jump 60%
    SHIPPING Corp of India today reported a 60% year-on-year rise in profits in the April-June quarter
  • Box surcharges are only delayed
    DENMARK'S AP M'ller-Maersk told Fairplay today it has merely delayed additional peak season container surcharges on Asia/Europe routes, rather than scrapped them
  • Port Klang charges filed
    MALAYSIA has charged a former minister with graft in one of its biggest-ever financial scandals, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Key Brazil ports stave off closure
    SISTER ports in Brazil have reached a deal with environmental agency IBAMA to allow them a further 30 days to submit compliance papers, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Philippines halts rice orders
    THE PHILIPPINES reportedly announced today that it is 'swimming in rice' and has stopped new import orders for this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Delta Fined $38 Million For Air Cargo Price-Fixing
  • Group Aims to Reduce LA-Long Beach Terminal Congestion
  • House Panel Approves Water Development Act
  • SCI Profit Soars 60 Percent
  • ANA Group Cargo Revenue Soars 94.5 Percent
  • Vancouver Port Container Volume Up 12 Percent
  • LA-LB Ports Honor Environmental Efforts
  • NS Pushes Fast Track Work in Coal Country
  • Debating Ideas
  • Time Is Money in Claims
  • Locking In Growth
  • Empty Miles
  • Great Lakes Carrier to Upgrade Bulk Ship
  • Truck Tonnage Slips 1.4 Percent
  • Acquisitions, Stock Sales Boost Universal Truckload
  • GDP Growth Slows to 2.4 Percent
  • BA Adding Three 747-8 Freighters to Fleet
  • Groups to Host Air Cargo Pavillion
  • Yusen Air & Sea Posts $13.4 Million Net Profit
  • UP Names Fritz as Operations Chief
  • Matson Profit Jumps 75 Percent
  • Finnlines Profit Jumps on Ro-Ro Freight Recovery
  • CMA CGM in Talks to Sell 30 Percent Stake
  • Matson Adds Second China Vessel Service
  • Greek Truckers Defy Order to End Strike
  • Air Freight Rate Index Dives 10.3 Percent
  • House Panel Backs Charleston Port Deepening Studies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Will more VSAs be annulled?
    In many countries in the western world it is estimated that up to 50% of marriages end in divorce. Business partnerships can also degenerate, and in liner shipping VSA [vessel sharing agreements] are often a marriage of convenience that may not survive the 1st 'paper' anniversary.
  • China's Hainan Pan enters transpac trade
  • Philadelphia shortlists operators for new box terminal
  • NYK takes intra-Asia carrier TSK Line back into fold
  • Sines' first half surge
  • CMA CGM helps Seattle to record

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Olsen repels NATS attack
    Fred Olsen secures suezmax resale hours after Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American issues arbitration warning.
  • Cido Shipping banks $225m
    Smoke clears as sources shed light on five-ship spending spree tied to mysterious Middle Eastern owner.
  • CPLP eyes acquisitions
    Evangelos Marinakis-led cartel snatches $32m from tanker arm as CPLP ignites Q2-inspired products play.
  • Greek rebuffs products pact
    Byzantine Maritime denies it's in talks with Peter G to sell products quintet.
  • Ultragas share offer declared 'fair'
    Chilean shipowner's tender that values Eitzen Bulk at $125m wins qualified endorsement.
  • NATS warns Olsen on delay
    Herbjorn Hansson-led Nordic American could begin arbitration against Fred Olsen over suezmax resale delay.
  • Quotes of the week
    IRISL brings a Butcher to London's High Court but there'll be no slaughterhouse for boxship owners.
  • Amur snaps up Sovgavan
    Russian shipowner plans fleet expansion after taking over Okocha Bay bulker terminal.
  • Cracks appear in M Star hull
    No water ingress as small breaches appear near 14-metre dent in MOL tanker at centre of 'explosion' probe.
  • Georgia detains Ukrainian ship
    Akkord held for entering territorial waters of breakaway region of Abkhazia.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Fantastic bargains in bananas and bulkers for breaking set the markets talking this week.
  • Russian yard output down
    Major shipbuilders' production drops 15% in first half, but Sevmash, Krasnoye and Okskaya on the up.
  • Liners liven up SCI earnings
    Indian owner's container shipping operations return to profit in first quarter, boosting overall gain.
  • PGS wins second pay-out
    Oslo-listed owner says Spain's Factorias Vulcano shipyard to pay EUR 40m over cancelled order.
  • Tanker crude storage declines
    Traders have shifted the equivalent of 16 VLCC cargoes from ships so far this year.
  • Shinwa stronger in first
    Better tanker and bulker markets propel Japanese owner to higher profit.
  • Oily origins of Maersk fire
    Blaze that injured two on Maersk Tukang thought to have started in lubricants container.
  • Better times coming for Naiko
    Japanese coastal bulker player slips to Q1 loss, but forecasts full-year gain.
  • Daiichi turns it around in first
    Japanese bulker owner set to fill coffers in financial year as first quarter sees it returns to black.
  • Charges sink D'Amico
    Marco Fiori-led products tanker owner sees losses deteriorate further in the second quarter.
  • Pride sees profits plummet
    Louis Raspino-led driller sees 54% fall in second quarter results as revenues decline across all segments.
  • Finnlines feeling fine again
    Finnish ro-ro owner returns to profit in first half as cargo volumes recover.
  • Meiji braced for profit drop
    Japanese tanker and bulker scrapes tiny profit in first period and expects full-year figure to fall.
  • Condor hit by engine trouble
    Channel operator rejigs schedules after Condor Express develops technical fault.
  • Mitsui braced for profit drop
    Japanese shipbuilder posts strong first quarter but looks set for drop in profit for the year.
  • MHI erases red ink in first quarter
    Japanese shipbuilder back in profit to 30 June as revenues grow.
  • Braskem fixes LPG pair
    Brazilian petrochemical player shakes up gas game as Eitzen arm ties up ethylene twins.
  • Pipavav to reveal new identity
    Indian shipyard to change name as it focuses on oil and gas and naval shipbuilding.
  • Kawasaki eyes small profit rise
    K Line ro-ro and bulker subsidiary posts profit in first quarter and aims for slight increase for year.
  • Russia's USC brings in STX
    State shipyard giant signs deal with Korean group to develop arctic vessels in St Petersburg and Helsinki.
  • MCC ends Haiphong charge
    The intra-Asian liner arm of Maersk is stopping surcharge at Vietnam port after congestion improves.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Maersk fined over Iran, Sudan shipments
  • Matson adds second transpacific string
  • CMA CGM names Schapiro replacement
  • BA Cargo 1st quarter revenue up 34.6%
  • Cargoitalia expands to Shanghai
  • World Airways adds two B747-400 freighters
  • House committee calls for Great Lakes dredging
  • Barge line says volumes down
  • Industry applauds tariff bill passage
  • Soybean shippers offer plan to grow exports
  • Texas Instruments is export policy poster child
  • Port trucking bill introduced
  • Phnom Penh port to be expanded

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 30, 2010
  • Little movement for bunkers this week
    Prices remaining good value relative to fundamentals.
  • Markets slightly firmer
    Prices pushing upward in line with crude shift.
  • Port awards recognise companies going above and beyond
    Crowley Marine Services and Matson Navigation Company implement initiatives ahead of regulatory requirements.
  • Prices end the week firm in European hubs
    NYMEX showing losses in early trading.
  • Fire in lubes container
    Two crewmen injured on Maersk ship.
  • Gains in Fujairah
    'Healthy' demand in Durban.
  • 'Period of adjustment' for new marine fuel specification
    DNVPS will monitor uptake of 'more complex and demanding ISO 8217' and effect of new 1.00% sulphur ECA limit on quality.
  • STS oil transfers 'must be properly regulated'
    UK legislator says 'no one in their right mind' would allow the shipping industry to regulate STS transfers.
  • Lukoil makes first deliveries at Augusta
    Company sees demand at its new supply location.
  • Management changes at Unicom
    New Bunker Manager appointed following Vitalie Davidciuc's departure after a decade.
  • Baltic Exchange changes TCE assessments
    Bunkerworld will continue to provide prices for Baltic Exchange calculations.
  • New Lagos office for KMC Marine Energy
    Move is 'part of expansion programme'.
  • Week ends with upward price movement
    Demand in Hong Kong above average, while other key Asian ports saw few enquiries.
  • News sales and marketing director for Chimbusco
    To oversee global developments for the Chinese company.
  • Fuel oil stock in East China terminals drop 5%
    Volumes at 45% of total storage capacity.
  • Brightoil to seek funds via 300 million share placement
    Funds earmarked for future business developments.
  • South China fuel oil imports drop 37% in July
    China's tax on fuel oil imports dampening demand.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRANSPORTATION
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
AWARDS
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%.
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
TRANSPORTATION
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
PORTS
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
SHIPPING
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
SHIPPING
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
COMPANIES
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
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
COMPANIES
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%
COMPANIES
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
LOGISTICS
CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
LOGISTICS
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
TRUCKING
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
COMPANIES
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
PORTS
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
PORTS
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
EDUCATION
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
ASSOCIATIONS
Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
SHIPPING
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
CRUISES
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
PORTS
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
LOGISTICS
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
SHIPPING
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
PORTS
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
SHIPPING
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
PORTS
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
PORTS
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
PORTS
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
MEETINGS
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
INDUSTRY
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
ASSOCIATIONS
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
PORTS
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
SHIPPING
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
MARITIME SERVICES
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
PORTS
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
TAXES
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
COMPANIES
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
ACCIDENTS
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
PORTS
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
INDUSTRY
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
SHIPYARDS
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
PORTS
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
PORTS
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
SHIPYARDS
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
PORTS
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
SHIPPING
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
TRUCKING
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
ASSOCIATIONS
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
PORTS
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
COMPANIES
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
SHIPPING
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
TRUCKING
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
SHIPYARDS
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
AWARDS
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
SHIPYARDS
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
SHIPYARDS
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
MEETINGS
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
OFFSHORE
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
DEFENCE
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
PORTS
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
ACCIDENTS
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
PORTS
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
EDUCATION
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
MOURNING
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
SHIPPING
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
FINANCING
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
PORTS
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
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