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November 11, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Navy helicopters drop food to strickened cruise ship
    The nearly 4,500 passengers and crew of the Carnival Splendor have no air conditioning or hot water. Running low on food, they have to eat canned crab meat and Spam dropped in by helicopters. And it will be a long, slow ride before they're home.
  • Somali pirates stay ahead of naval coalition, UN told
    Somali pirates are becoming more brazen and keeping ahead of the international naval force seeking to end their high seas marauding, a top UN official said on Tuesday.
  • Brisbane port sold to group for A$2.1b
    Queensland agreed to sell the Port of Brisbane to a group including Global Infrastructure Partners and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, raising A$2.1 billion (S$2.7 billion) in cash to replace income lost to the financial crisis.
  • Ports in China reeling from capacity glut: exec
  • Seaspan forecasts less profitable 2011
  • Intra-Asia trade to play vital role

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk third quarter revenues increase 17pc to $41.4 billion
  • Maersk AE11 and AE12 strings remain - only 2 sailings cut
  • Premier Wen Jiabao meets SITC Vietnam general manager
  • PIL starts Far East-Africa loop from Nansha's GOCT
  • MOL adopts fuel-efficient low-friction hull paint
  • Tianjin boxes up 5.3pc, plans to spend US$15 billion on port upgrade
  • China's inland navigable waterways lengthen to 123,000 kilometres
  • Box shortage boosts Textainer profit 137pc to US$33 million
  • 'Stringent eco-insurance mandates risk driving ships from Gujarat'
  • Logwin opens Perth office extends services to Western Australia
  • Agility, Linfox tie up to offer Australian resource logistics
  • Ballast water treatment warrants watchdog: manufacturer
  • Singapore Airlines follows Qantas by halting A380 flights
  • EU fines 11 carriers US$1.1 billion for cartel activities
  • AAT's throughput up 26pc to 64,877 tonnes in October
  • Association of associations forms to represent air cargo to regulators
  • US bans air cargo from Yemen and Somalia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DGS mulls employment of Indian crew must for foreign vessels operating on coast
  • m.t. Swarna Kamal, LR-II product tanker, added to SCI fleet
  • US to deny unsafe, substandard ships port entry
  • Jewellery exports to US set to rise
  • New Mangalore Port sets new single day record in coal handling
  • New Warehousing Act may hit volume of trade in mandis
  • $ 2.96-bn WB aid sought for widening highways
  • Be wary of protectionism-PM
  • CBEC insists on phytosanitary inspection of imported foodgrains before release
  • Govt now roots for FTA with US
  • India among Top 10 at IMF
  • National Centre for Cold Chain Development mooted
  • Tea exports up by 5 pc
  • Warehouses overflow, but govt 'no' to rice export plea
  • Anand Sinha may become RBI Dy Gov., Thorat retires
  • Foreign Rrade Policy Analysis: Current Trends - By M. Sreedharan
  • Geithner asks nations to adopt flexible exchange rate regime
  • ICC tells G20 to resist protectionism, economic nationalism
  • McCain raises .cudgels for India on outsourcing
  • Rice tech expo in Kolkata from Friday
  • US explains stand on visa fee hike

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
  • River Elbe dredging to go ahead as planned in 2011
    The German transport ministry's parliamentary state secretary, Enak Ferlemann, recently confirmed that the plans to dredge the River Elbe's channel will proceed as planned, stating...
  • New Turkey-Ukraine ro-ro service from December
    A new ro-ro service is set to link the ports of Istanbul Haydarpasa and Odessa (Ukraine) from 3 December. The connection will be operated by the company Black Sea Express, a subsid...
  • Hamburg Süd's "Cap Jervis" named in Callao
    Hamburg Süd's "Cap Jervis" recently became the first container vessel to be named in Callao (Peru). The sponsor of the 4,600 teu "Cap Jervis" was Adelgunde Chri...
  • EU fines eleven airlines for cargo cartel
    The European Commission has fined eleven airlines a total of almost EUR 800 million for fixing air cargo prices between 1999 and 2006. The three largest penalties were imposed on A...
  • USA and Europe increasing airfreight security checks
    A working group established by the home ministers of the EU member states has been asked to submit concrete proposals to improve airfreight security by 2 December. One of the most ...
  • Moscow Domodedovo now linked to two Turkish destinations
    Turkish Airlines resumed flights from Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen international airport to Moscow Domodedovo on 1 November. The flights will be operated by the airline's subsidiary An...
  • Gefco reports higher revenue in Q3
    The French logistics service provider Gefco has recorded turnover of EUR 2.5 billion in the first nine months of 2010, an increase of 19.7% compared to results achieved in Q3/2009....
  • Lapp group extends cooperation agreement with K+N
    The Lapp group, a leading global provider of cables, lines and integrated cable technology solutions, has extended its national and international overland transport cooperation agr...
  • DHL to manage UK distribution centre for B&Q
    DHL Supply Chain has won a multi-million pound contract to manage retailer B&Q's newly-built distribution centre in Swindon (UK). B&Q has invested GBP 77.4 million in the 8...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • MTU Detroit Diesel opens new Gulf Coast center
  • IG: White House doctored moratorium report
  • Two Suisun Bay ships to be recyled at Mare Island
  • Maersk reports rebound in revenues
  • Tide power innovator seeks shipbuilder

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Port of Quincy summit discusses freight mobility issues
  • Port of Bremerton budget holds line on tax increases
  • MarAd sending two vessels to new California recycling facility
  • The Greenbrier Companies releases fourth quarter numbers
  • Freight transport index up during month of September

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Navios Maritime pays dividend despite $6.5m loss
    Announces third quarter dividend of $0.05 per share
  • Navios Acquisition snaps up product tanker newbuildings
  • Navios Partners scores 51% profit increase
  • Navios Maritime aims to raise $112m from follow-on issue
  • Grimaldi hits out at impractical emission laws
    Scrap-and-build makes more sense than drastic sulphur content cuts
  • Navios Maritime aims to raise $112m from...
  • Maersk adds $1bn to profit forecast
    Danish giant lifts full year profits to $5bn as freight rates continue to recover
  • Container lines bounce back after 2009 losses
  • Singapore's maritime community grieves death of Lua Cheng Eng
    Ex-NOL chairman was pioneer of island state's emergence as a global shipping hub
  • Shipowner CC Hsu casts off youthful...

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Navy feeds crippled Splendor
    US NAVY crews have airlifted food and emergency supplies to Carnival Splendor after the cruise vessel was cast adrift in the Pacific by an engine room fire
  • Cargo 'chaos' warned for EU
    WARNING of "chaos and distortion of competition", the European Shippers' Council has urged the EC to delay imposing its '24-hour rule' on cargo
  • Rate rise powers APM profits
    APM SAID today a 34% increase in average box rates and increased efficiency were behind its "excellent" results for the first nine months
  • Ghost ship deals awarded
    CONTRACTS worth a total $3.1M have been awarded by MarAd to recycle two ghost ships at Suisun Bay near San Francisco Bay
  • US backs Indian infrastructure
    INDIA and the US have agreed to set up a $10Bn infrastructure debt fund to finance port, road and railway projects developed through public-private partnerships
  • EC approves terminal grant
    THE EC has granted €80M ($109M) to help pay for Poland's new LNG terminal in the northwestern port of Swinoujscie
  • GSL escapes newbuild squeeze
    BOX SHIP lessor Global Ship Lease revealed today that it has converted two looming newbuild purchases into options, thereby averting a default and possible legal action
  • India port rules rile lines
  • Storm-shut ports reopened
  • Frangou shuffles ship orders
  • Beware new restructure wave
  • Some crew return in arrest
  • Headwinds stall shipping IPOs
  • Eitzen Chemical loses again
  • VLCC rate drop seen

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Senate Staffer Joins Trucking Group as Top Lobbyist
  • NY-NJ Terminals Spar with Waterfront Commission
  • California Exports Surged in September
  • LaHood Tells New Governors 'No' on Shifting Rail Grants
  • Greenbrier Profit Rises 26 percent to $7.7 Million
  • Yemen Bomb Targeted US Eastern Seaboard
  • Marad Awards Scrapping Contracts
  • China Assures US on Freight Rate Safety
  • Frankfurt Cargo Jumps 15.8 Percent
  • Former NOL CEO Lua Dies
  • Kintetsu World Express Profit More Than Doubles
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Forecasts $5 Billion 2010 Profit
  • Court Denies Expedited Hearing on Clean Trucks
  • ILA's Daggett Prepares for Chassis 'War'

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Head off 'currency wars' by concluding Doha Round
  • Transatlantic's mixed fortunes
  • Maersk announces more stellar results
  • Danaos suffers from reduced hire rates
  • 'Exceptional' Maersk to hit USD5 billion 2010 profit

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • GSL fights for its "rights"
    Ian Webber's Global Ship Lease scraps sales contracts tied to boxship newbuildings.
  • Nasco bulker and 25 crew feared lost
    Japanese search finds life rafts and oil slick off Taiwan but no sign of missing Nasco Diamond.
  • Navios debuts divi despite loss
    Angeliki Frangou-led owner raises eyebrows on Wall Street after unveiling premier pay-out amid Q3 slump.
  • Knightsbridge Tankers kicks on
    Tanker and bulker owner books improved Q3 profit amid talk of one more addition to its fleet.
  • Subsea 7 wins with a deuce
    Kristian Siem-controlled offshore contractor secures North Sea installation work as shareholders rubber stamp Acergy merger.
  • Diana forges Triton fixture
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner poised to rake in nearly $21m from time charter as details emerge in Macquarie Bank hire.
  • Cartel bags Brisbane for $2bn
    Australian port off the auction block as investment consortium secures 99-year privatisation pact.
  • U-Ming bulks up nine-month profit
    Taiwanese dry cargoship owner piles on earnings to 30 September as markets improve.
  • Deep Sea Supply back in the game
    Talk turns to potential targets after John Fredriksen-backed offshore owner reveals it is open to "growth opportunities".
  • Eitzen Chemical charges in Oslo
    Shipowner is the exchange's top performer following "strong" third quarter results.
  • Kraljevica up for sale again
    Croatia opens new privatisation round for shipyard to capitalise on "investor interest."
  • Great Offshore reins in costs
    Fall in wage and maintenance expenses helps Indian owner to bigger first-half profit.
  • Andersen hails 'exceptional' profit
    AP Moller-Maersk trumps forecasts in the first nine months as CEO claims container line is 'ahead of the competition on profitability'.
  • Deep Sea Supply looks in-house
    Offshore owner is the latest of John Fredriksen's listed companies to set up its own shipmanagement operations.
  • Sharia fund eyes offshore
    Global Shipping Investments will push half of its $150m into offshore support vessels, says Philip Larkos.
  • Eitzen bullish on chemical tankers
    Eitzen Chemical boss Terje Askvig says significant recovery on the cards, but nine-month losses grow.
  • Cometa strikes the earth
    Domestic ro-ro grounds at 9 knots en route to Fredrikstad in Norway.
  • Oceania "declines" third cruiseship
    Miami line reportedly lets $500m option lapse at Italy's Fincantieri shipyard group.
  • Deep Sea turns red in Q3
    John Fredriksen-controlled offshore shipowner turns in a third quarter loss in a difficult market.
  • Trio cheered by Clarksons
    World's largest shipbroker flags a "particularly strong performance" from its dry-bulk, offshore and sale and purchase desks in solid start to second half.
  • Britannica fire under control
    Workers evacuated after blaze breaks out on Stena Line vessel at Remontowa yard in Poland.
  • Fjord frustrated in Denmark
    Big delay for Bergensfjord after it was unable to dock at Hirtshals due to strong winds.
  • Hurtigruten tightens up on costs
    Norwegian cruiseferry owner to focus on reducing expenses on its vessels as profit falls.
  • STX worker fined over death
    Foreman at Finland's Rauma yard guilty of negligence following fatal beam accident in 2008.
  • Kuribayashi heading for profit
    Japanese ro-ro operator reduces half-year loss and forecasts full-year gain.
  • Import growth winds down
    Trade body says inbound volumes continue to slow, but are still expected to be up 9% in November.
  • SBM upbeat on prospects
    Tony Mace-led FPSO player says outlook for its products are buoyant, but timing of new projects is uncertain.
  • Carrier aids Carnival ship
    Helicopters from the USS Ronald Reagan are ferrying supplies to the fire-hit Carnival Splendor.
  • Passengers injured in quay smash
    Fjord1 vessel out of service after hitting the side at Liabygda in Norway.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Andersen: Cash flow, lower costs position Maersk
  • Lines file with FMC to index transpacific data
  • Zim merges Kingston/U.S., South America/Gulf loops
  • EC fines 11 cargo airlines $1.1 billion
  • Industry praises WCO's paperless push
  • DHS policy office adds trade component
  • CBP temporarily reassigns ISF program manager
  • October U.S. imports down 2.7% from September
  • Mallory Alexander buys S.C. forwarder
  • Stoelker heads Gebr'der Weiss' Taiwan operations

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
  • Locals fear spill from new bunkering station
    Questions raised about spill response capacity following launch of English Channel bunkering station.
  • Crude futures heading higher
    Both crude futures and the US dollar show firming trends.
  • Evergreen Line switches from 'highly polluting bunker fuel'
    In a a bid to pursue greater sustainability, shipping company switches to low sulphur fuels in Hong Kong and New York/New Jersey.
  • Prices firm in Fujairah, Durban
    Refinery maintenance shutdown in Durban to continue in December.
  • Shipping's CO2 emissions have 'increased 56%'
    Emissions from international shipping 'growing at higher rates than those of transport as a whole', says report.
  • Bunker market mixed
    In Gibraltar, barge schedules were fully committed by the majority of suppliers.
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk reports 'exceptional results'
    Average freight rates, including bunker surcharges, up 34% in nine months to September.
  • Mass flow meters could become 'industry standard'
    Mass flow meters make sense 'on every level', says O.W. Bunker global sales director.
  • Singapore, Hong Kong bunker prices hit five-week high
    Mixed levels of enquiries at Asia's key bunker hubs, according to traders.
  • Rising bunker prices a 'worry' in Q4
    Increasing prices have put pressure on rates in the present quarter, says tanker firm Eitzen Chemical.
  • Bunker fuel to be siphoned off abandoned Korean vessel
    Around 70% of fuel has already been siphoned, according to the Philippines coast guard.
  • Taiwanese box ship debunkers in Singapore
    Bunker fuel acquired in Singapore had high levels of aluminium and silicon, says surveyor.
  • Bunker ops resume in Far East Russian ports
    Strong winds that affected operations at the ports have subsided, traders say.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
SHIPPING
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
PORTS
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
ACCIDENTS
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
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
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.
Trieste
Madriz (Trieste Passenger Terminal): ready to provide services wherever large ships choose to dock
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
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.
SHIPPING
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
PORTS
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
PORTS
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
PORTS
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
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:
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- 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
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