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March 5, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • AP Moller-Maersk sees return to the black
    Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk said that it would return to a 'modest' profit for 2010 after weak global trade knocked freight rates and dragged it to a deeper loss than expected for 2009.
  • Finnish port strikes hit goods flow
    Finnish port workers went on strike yesterday, halting the flow of goods into and out of the country, the Transport Workers' Union said after talks with employers on a new wage deal failed.

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk hits first annual loss since World War II - US$1.29 billion
  • BIMCO asks that all high seas regulation to be UN controlled
  • New World Alliance revamps Pacific Southwest Express Service
  • CMA CGM to increase rate from US to the world March 15
  • DHL Supply Chain to invest US$46 million in Hong Kong
  • MSC to receive the 14,000-TEU Savona on charter hire
  • US taxes Chinese glossy magazine paper, exporters cry foul
  • Hubei's trade value up 47.6pc in January
  • Philippines NMC Container Lines makes Batangas first call
  • Samudera posts loss of US$8.75 million in 2009
  • Western Scheldt dredging to upgrade Antwerp access begins
  • Container train operators feel the pinch in India
  • Sri Lankan rail profits from box trains after Tamil war
  • ABC flies 1,275 pigs in 747 from Montreal to Vladivostok
  • Changi Airport Group invests in Rome Airports
  • Continental February load factor 77.7pc, increases 5.2pc

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Jindal Waterways reaffirms commitment to domestic multimodal trade
  • US moves WTO against sops to textile exporters
  • Rs 4.5 lakh cr. spent to import bullion for 9 years
  • EU finds faults in seafood residue testing in India
  • Maharashtra to develop 58 ports, jetties & shipyards on PPP basis
  • Day Of The Dredger Dawns
  • Group to study CEPA feasibility with Canada formed
  • Pranab promises dramatic changes in tax administration
  • ...calls for relook at export strategy
  • DTC will not end sops to SEZs, assures Sharma
  • Export promotion schemes drain Exchequer of Rs 44K crore
  • Services rendered abroad come under tax axe if used in India
  • IT firms may flock to SEZs for tax sops
  • FinMin rules out MAT hike rollback
  • Meeting on GST today

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 3, 2010
  • Geodis acquires Bertola in Italy
    The French service provider Geodis recently acquired the Italian firm Bertola, and became a leading multi-business-line service provider in Italy. Through this takeover, Geodi...
  • Papp Italia is Dachser Food Logistics' new partner
    The international service provider Dachser started a partnership with Papp Italia srl in February. The pact covers refrigerated food logistics between Germany and Italy. Founded in...
  • Logistics World Alliance banking on Redur
    The European contract logistics collaboration Logistics World Alliance (LWA) has won a new partner in the shape of the Spanish logistics service provider Redur. With retroactive ef...
  • Bimco publishes Reflections for 2010
    Bimco, the world's biggest private shipping organisation, has just published its Reflections for 2010. The compelling need to prevent shipping regulation becoming fragmented, ...
  • NYK Group offers aid to victims of Chile earthquake
    The Japanese shipping group NYK will be providing donations and free ocean transport for relief supplies in response to the earthquake that occurred in Chile on 27 February. Shipme...
  • MOL signs contract for long-term charters
    The Japanese shipping company MOL was recently awarded two long-term charters by an ExxonMobil affiliate and its co-venture partners in a Papua New Guinea LNG project. The cha...
  • Gefco plumps for the railway to haul Dacia cars
    The French service provider Gefco has announced that it will use the railway to convey new Dacia cars from Pitesti (Romania) to Monfalcone (Italy). Rail Cargo Austria and...
  • Germany: road and rail fight ideological battle
    There has been a slight shift of market shares from rail to road in Germany. This has triggered off discussions about truck traffic. According to provisional figures for 2009 the r...
  • New chairman of the Berlin-Brandenburg logistics network
    The Berlin-Brandenburg logistics network (LNBB) recently elected a new chairman in the shape of Professor Herbert Sonntag. He is the vice-president of Wildau technical univers...
  • VIII International Freight Forwarders' Day in Odessa, 31 May - 1 June
    The VIII International Freight Forwarders' Day will take place in Odessa (Ukraine) on 31 May and 1 June. The FFD is the annual international conference and event for professio...
  • YRC lays off 200 people in February
    The US less-than-truckload service provider YRC Worldwide laid off about 200 workers in February. Reuters has reported that staff were made redundant at YRC's Overland Park headqua...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Novakovic to succeed Heebner at GD Marine Systems
  • Austal USA to be prime contractor in next LCS bid
  • Submarine suppliers hit The Hill
  • Terror threat to Malacca Strait tankers
  • STX Europe to build new Brazil yard

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • New deal keeps Horizon calling at Port of Tacoma
  • Boeing 777 freighters go to Southern Air Holdings
  • Crowley expanding with move to new warehouse
  • Everett Port Commission changing meeting times
  • The New World Alliance changing PSX service

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Maersk predicts return to profit in 2010
    Group cautiously optimistic after reporting $1bn loss for 2009
  • Maersk orders extra $1bn of cuts
  • Maersk Tankers swings to $255m loss
    Operator hit by historically low charter rates and plunging secondhand values
  • Teekay raises $160m by selling three
    Company sells tankers to Teekay LNG Partners
  • Teekay Tankers eyes spot market gains
    Company leaves 45% of fleet days exposed to spot market as it reports jump in profit
  • STX Europe earmarks $100m for new Brazil yard
    STX Norway Offshore to invest over next three years to build new yard at Fortaleza

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • OSG launches share sale
    TANKER giant Overseas Shipholding Group will sell 3.5M shares to generate funds that may be used to pay down debt
  • APM has $600M ghost fleet
    DEMARK'S AP M'ller-Maersk has $600M worth of LNG carriers lying idle as it reels from its $1Bn 2009 losses, the group confirmed to Fairplay today
  • Malacca terrorist strike feared
    SINGAPORE has sounded an alert that terrorists are feared to be planning an attack on tankers plying the Malacca Strait
  • NGO: toxic ship to be scrapped
    A GREEN group has told Fairplay that the controversial LNG carrier Margaret Hill will be scrapped after it was sold today
  • $1Bn in losses hit APM shares
    APM SHARES traded sharply lower at lunchtime today but recovered from the session's low after the group posted huge losses for 2009, the first in its 105-year history

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • New World Alliance Expands Pacific Southwest Service
  • LTL Industry Shrinks 24.4 Percent
  • Bill Introduced to Kill NAFTA
  • Big LTL Carriers Getting Smaller
  • YRC Worldwide Market Share Slips
  • American Railcar Boosts Profit as Sales Fall
  • Factory Orders Climbed in January
  • Maersk to Run Biodiesel Test
  • Cal Maritime Offers Firearms Training
  • Bentley Honored in Maryland
  • Volga-Dnepr Launches Logistics Service
  • House Amends HIRE Act to Pay for Jobs
  • LaHood Promises Comprehensive Transportation Bill
  • Construction Machinery Exports Slid 38 Percent
  • Finnish Dockworkers Strike
  • Container Traffic Stops at Indian Port
  • Heavy Lift Operator Smit Stayed Profitable in 2009
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Plunges into Red

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Soothing troubled waters
  • Maersk Line racked by USD2.1 billion loss
  • Chile port capacity recovering
  • DSV reports mixed results
  • New World Alliance adds boxship to transpac service

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Teekay still in red
    Top tanker owner prioritises cost saving, debt reduction and improved profitability.
  • Spot security
    Bjorn Moller in optimistic mood as he promises shareholders full spot market earnings will feed through to dividends.
  • Shuttle pain
    Teekay Offshore Partners back in the black but shuttle tanker revenue was lower than expected.
  • STX's yard splash
    Europe's largest shipbuilder to invest $100m in new Brazilian shipyard alongside partner PJMR.
  • Less for Saevik
    Havila boss Njal Saevik took a pay cut in 2009 as offshore market deteriorated.
  • Box bids
    Eight groups in the hunt to develop new INR 6bn terminal at JNPT in India.
  • Finnish shut-down
    Port workers walk out after talks on new collective labour agreement break down.
  • Teekay sells trio
    Offshoot Teekay LNG returns to profit and takes suezmax pair and handymax from parent in $160m deal.
  • Fresh start
    Tragedy-hit Philippines ferry group Sulpicio Lines renamed following Princess of the Stars disaster.
  • Eagle shifts
    A JP Morgan analyst maintains his rating for Eagle Bulk Shipping but re-evaluates certain estimates as the bulker owner changes charter focus.
  • Engineers burned
    Two Maersk crew splashed with hot oil after stuffing rag in pipe, the third in series of similar incidents on the owner's ships in two years.
  • Greek detention
    A Piraeus-based shipping company may face charges in a "magic pipe" case after a bulker was detained by the USCG.
  • Off to Rio
    Trans Viking anchor handler signed up for a four-month stint off Brazil at a rumoured $30,000 per day.
  • Malacca threat
    Tankers set to be target of terrorist campaign in Asian strategic waterway, say Singapore authorities.
  • Black ink not buys
    Nils Andersen says AP Moller-Maersk has placed a 2010 profit ahead of distressed buys on its priority list.
  • Statoil stinger
    North Sea market rocked by talk Helge Lund-led oil company will not be fixing anchor handlers for rig moves this month.
  • TNWA adds one
    Capacity-cutting trend reversed as boxship group deploys extra vessel from US to Thailand.
  • Finnlines loses
    Court agrees with pension fund that Finnish ro-ro owner's dividend pay-out should have been EUR 17m higher in 2008.
  • Diamond deal
    South African mining ship to go under the auctioneer's hammer in Namibia.
  • Master summoned
    Investigation into smash and spill in Texas will see Eagle Otome captain and crew testify at USCG hearing.
  • Horizon ship stalls
    Smoke causes crew to shut down engines on Chuck Raymond-led Horizon ship which heads to US for repairs.
  • SIN revamped
    Ten years on from Clarksons' original SIN a slicker "wickeder" version is unveiled.
  • Osprey lighter
    French navy begins removing cargo from grounded Eitzen Chemical tanker on Pacific atoll.
  • Smit stagnant
    Dutch tug and salvage company sees profits largely unchanged from a year ago as revenue falls.
  • Bonds for STXPO
    South Korean shipowner set to raise a further KRW200bn from investors with three year bond.
  • Chemoil crashes
    Singapore-based bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits down by over 75% year-on-year.
  • Brawl on the Wall
    DHT's largest shareholder MMI lashes management and board over axed dividends and 'opaque' strategy.
  • Bunker boost
    Philippines ro-ro owner Aboitiz comes through a year marred by tragedy to post higher profit as fuel bills fall.
  • Maersk mauled
    AP Moller-Maersk posts worse than expected full-year loss as red ink from its container line passes $2bn.
  • Diamond bags trio
    US drilling company ties up two semi-submersibles and a drillship to Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.
  • Ferry sinks
    Passengers and crew leap from burning ship off Philippines, but all rescued by fishing boats.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Maersk: $1 billion loss in 2009
  • PIL to start own transpacific service
  • NWA lines add Laem Chabang to PSX loop
  • AA Cargo modernizes JFK terminal
  • Laying down markers for transport reform
  • FHWA wants to halve project delivery times
  • Agility tabs Hickler for Asia-Pacific role
  • Congress asked to repeal Cuban trademarks law
  • Carriers update on Chilean terminals
  • Eight bids for JNPT terminal
  • Trieste port mandates low sulfur fuel

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Maersk posts historic loss
    A P Møller-Mærsk reports a full-year loss for the first time since World War II. The loss is due to a combination of a a weak container market
  • Port strike costly for Finland
    The stevedores of Finnish Transport Workers' Union, AKT, went on strike on March 4, 2010, halting most of the cargo handling in Finnish ports. Even if the ferry traffic and
  • Heavy fines for those that do not comply with sulphur limit
    Vessels that call at the port of Trieste and have fuel with too high sulphur content, risk fines of up to EUR 150,000. The port's new regulations came into force
  • Danish icebreaker service a step closer to termination
    The Danish governmental icebreaker service has come another step closer to termination. According to the Association of Danish Ports, the country's ports do not need the DKK 30 million annual

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 4, 2010
  • Owner and master fined for 'voluntary pollution'
    Correctional court of Brest imposes $1.4 million.
  • IFO bunker prices weaker in Rotterdam
    Prices in southern Europe on the rise.
  • Hearing on biggest Texas spill in 15 years
    Testimonies will lead to recommendations to improve vessel safety.
  • Fujairah bunker market stable
    Durban prices firming.
  • Maersk Line posts losses of $1.9 billion
    Reduced fuel consumption helps cut operating costs.
  • Bunker tanker seized by pirates
    International Bunkering says vessel was on its way to join delivery fleet in Jeddah.
  • Fuel oil futures contract sees 'moderate volumes'
    SGX reports volumes of between of 1,000 and 4,800 mt a day.
  • IFO prices firm, distillates weaken
    Demand 'weak' in Singapore.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at 13-week high
    Middle distillate stocks fall in the week ended March 3.
  • Andatee profits surge in 2009
    Domestic Chinese bunker supplier posts net income of $6.4 million last year.
  • Bunkering in Taiwan 'unrattled' by earthquake
    Erthquake struck inland; ports not affected.
  • Seychelles supplier starts offshore bunker deliveries
    New double-hull 'green' coastal tanker offers bunker services offshore the island-state.

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A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
ASSOCIATIONS
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment
Trieste
Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years
SHIPPING
WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships
Taipei
Charter of three additional vessels
PORTS
The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports
Madrid
Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey
PORTS
Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals
Casablanca/Valencia
Investment worth 80 million euros
COMPANIES
Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia
Milan
The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships
Oslo
Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract
LOGISTICS
Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics
Milan
The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
CRUISES
MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more
Berlin
Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros
PORTS
AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
SHIPPING
The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.
Seoul/Singapore/Keelung
Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.
Rome
The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships
Hamburg
Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%
Henderson
The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
COMPANIES
Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company
Copenhagen
New CFO and appointment of new regional managers
PORTS
In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo
Rome
Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM
COMPANIES
Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana
London/San Donato Milanese
Operation worth approximately 126 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.
New York
Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping
PORTS
EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports
Brussels
The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%
Naples
PORTS
ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility
Brussels
Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports
PORTS
From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban
Durban
Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs
SHIPPING
The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%
Bremen
Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
SHIPYARDS
CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships
Beijing
Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan
SHIPPING
Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%
Cairo
Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu
Seongnam
An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.
SHIPPING
Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
PORTS
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SHIPYARDS
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
PORTS
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
SHIPPING
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
SHIPPING
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
INSURANCE
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
PORTS
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
AVIATION
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
TRADE
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
SEAFARERS
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
PORTS
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.
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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%).
INSTITUTIONS
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
PORTS
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.
PORTS
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Syracuse
An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped
LOGISTICS
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
PORTS
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
INDUSTRY
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
SHIPPING
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
SHIPPING
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Moscow/St. Petersburg
The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin
SHIPPING
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
ASSOCIATIONS
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.
LOGISTICS
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
SHIPPING
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
TRADE
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
TRUCKING
Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
OFFSHORE
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%
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
AVIATION
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
NEWS
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
PORTS
The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.
La Spezia
The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned
SHIPPING
Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment
Athens
$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months
SHIPPING
GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo
Genoa
GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships
PORTS
The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality
Livorno
Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere
PORTS
Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.
Livorno
The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.
Trieste/Milan
Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities
TRUCKING
The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.
Brussels/Rome
Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal
ENVIRONMENT
Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.
Genoa
Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti
ASSOCIATIONS
Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics
Rome
Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations
LAW
The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.
Rome
Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.
Trieste
It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.
Olten
RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail
SHIPPING
Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel
Milan
With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean
COMPANIES
Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.
Dubai
CRUISES
Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada
Miami/Cancun
Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
COMPANIES
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
PORTS
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
PORTS
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
FREIGHT TERMINALS
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
PORTS
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
NEWS
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
PORTS
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
SHIPPING
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
PORTS
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.
SHIPPING
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
MEETINGS
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
PORTS
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
SEAFARERS
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
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
SEAFARERS
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
NEWS
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
EDUCATION
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
FINANCING
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
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
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
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
SHIPYARDS
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
SHIPYARDS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
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
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
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