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April 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Iron ore pricing switch may lift freight rates
    A switch by major miners to quarterly pricing of iron ore contracts is likely to lift rates in the short-term for larger capesize ships with volatile freight activity expected, brokers and analysts said on Friday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Fire destroys 90pc of Delhi's 60-hectare container depot
  • Fujian's foreign trade value up 50pc in first two months of 2009
  • Guangxi's foreign trade up 63pc in first two months
  • Cargo owner loses court claim for total loss after pirates seize ship
  • ELAA: Forget February year-on-year comparisons for Asia-Europe
  • Savannah container volume grows 32.5pc in March
  • Canada's lakers protest applying US EPA sea rules to inland waters
  • Navigation system provider Kelvin Hughes expands in Singapore
  • DB Schenker boosts gateway capacity in Milan
  • TNT signs deal with Shenzhen to move air DC from Guangzhou
  • Lufthansa summer boosts HK weekly flights from 5 to 7
  • Atlanta mayor wants Hartsfield-Jackson Airport cargo increase
  • Volga-Dnepr revenue down 15pc, but freight up 7pc in 2009

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Chipolbrok adds project cargo vessel to Europe-India-Far East trade
  • Slow steaming attracts pirates to soft target
  • Eric Herman comes aboard Safmarine as CCO
  • Boxship deliveries poised to soar
  • Shipping confidence now at 15-month high
  • Maersk Shipping HK bags green award
  • AMET University holds enlightening symposium for marine engg cadets
  • Grand Alliance to relaunch CCX transpacific service
  • MAERSK LINE launches direct service from Far East to Tincan
  • CKYH/MOL's bigger ships on merged transpacific routes
  • UASC to impose Emergency Recovery Charge
  • OOCL to levy rate hike & CAF on Asia cargo outside Japan
  • MOL launches new Asia-USEC service
  • Hapag-Lloyd announces rate hikes from May 1
  • Container volumes shift from small to bigger UK ports
  • Guangzhou was world's 6th biggest box port in 2009
  • APL records revenue, rate, volume increases into March
  • Ningbo port to launch direct service from Jiaxing to Japan
  • NYK Tokyo CT using next-gen solar cells
  • CTSA to hike CAF back to 6 pc on May 1
  • Cardamom, chilli spice up export basket in February
  • Krishnapatnam port grows by almost 100 pc in 2nd year of operations
  • Even CHAs duty-bound to show documents for transporting goods outside a state, rules SC
  • CONCOR's ICD-TKD resumes operations after major blaze
  • US to step up financial ties with India
  • 9 offshore centres identified for information swap on illegal money
  • Cut taxes to boost tourism-Ficci
  • IMC to throw light on e-filing of ST-3 returns this Thurs.

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 9, 2010
  • MK Airlines temporarily suspends operations
    The Swiss forwarding and logistics service provider Panalpina announced Friday that it has been informed by its partner MK Airlines that the carrier is temporarily suspending ...
  • Over 330 events planned for Germany's logistics day
    Germany's official logistics day, which will take place on 15 April, has attracted over 330 events, surpassing what was offered last year, when 25,000 participants showed...
  • DHL wins logistics contract with Staples
    DHL has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by Staples, the world's largest office supplies company. DHL will manage 32,000 teu annually of Staples' bonded export dist...
  • BPS Spedition sending trailers to Spain by train
    The Swiss forwarding company BPS Spedition has announced that with effect from today (12 April), it will forward four swap bodies per week on the new Basel-Barcelona (Spain)-Basel ...
  • The Howe Robinson Container Index on a rising tide
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) climbed from 374.1 points for the week ending 17 March to 382.6 points for the week ending 7 April. The 8 point rise in the HRCI represents...
  • Port of Prince Rupert increases container throughput in March
    The Canadian port of Prince Rupert handled 22,942.8 teu in March this year, a solid increase compared to the 14,786.32 teu lifted in March 2009. Imported containers amounted t...
  • Grimaldi Group honoured as a 2009 supplier of the year by General Motors
    The Grimaldi Group (Italy) was recognized by General Motors as a 2009 Supplier of the Year for its significant contributions to GM's global product and performance achievement...
  • Damco appoints country manager for Panama
    The Danish logistics service provider Damco recently assigned the new post of country manager for Panama to Edgar Urrutia. He succeeds Fredrik Grill. Urrutia has 17 years...
  • MOL names new president and chairman
    The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has promoted its president Akimitsu Ashida to chairman of the board, and its senior managing executive officer Koichi Muto t...
  • Klaus-Michael Kühne sells more shares in Kuehne & Nagel
    Klaus-Michael Kühne, majority owner of the logistics group Kuehne & Nagel, has sold another 1 million shares in his company for around CHF 107.4 million. At the end of November...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Shen Neng 1 refloated
  • MARINE LOG RADIO Interview: Signal International's Richard Marler
  • DNV unveils new containership concept
  • Nordic American Tankers to add two newbuilds

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Port of Portland schedules proposed budget public hearing
  • Hapag Lloyd vessel participates in Port of Seattle clean fuels program
  • "K" Line continues string of Port of Long Beach green awards
  • Newest Washington ferry in Everett for final outfitting
  • Port of Longview welcomes two new staff members

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Box sector would have gained from more severe slump
    Protracted recession needed to create long-term stability, says Seaspan boss Gerry Wang
  • Bulk carrier slippage hits record 42%
    First quarter levels higher than in 2009, Worldyards data shows
  • Shen Neng 1 freed from Great Barrier Reef
    Bulker refloated by three Svitzer tugs as Queensland government seeks to rise maximum fine to A$10m
  • Star Bulk inks capesize order at Hanjin Heavy
    Price understood to be identical to $53.5m newbuilding ordered last month

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Reef bulker refloated
    SALVORS today successfully refloated Shenzhen Energy's coal carrier Shen Neng 1, which ran aground on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef nine days ago
  • Paragon purchases Panamax
    PARAGON has announced that it is buying a Panamax bulker for $41M as part of its fleet renewal programme
  • Maersk cautious on recovery
    GLOBAL box trade growth might slow again as inventory levels across the economy are restored to more normal levels, a senior Maersk Line manager warned today
  • Pirates free Turkish bulker
    SOMALI pirates have freed a bulk carrier and hijacked a general cargo ship, EU NAVFOR has reported
  • Ership and CIMSHIP indicted
    PORTUGUESE shipowner CIMSHIP and Spanish ship management company Ership have been indicted on charges of conspiring to sidestep US pollution laws
  • China records trade deficit
    DEMAND for raw materials imported by ship has contributed to China recording its first monthly trade deficit in about six years, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • New Century IPO predicted
    RENEWING an IPO bid that foundered in 2008, New Century Shipbuilding of China is reportedly seeking to list in Singapore

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Sony Revises Ocean Contract Strategy
  • ABF, Teamsters Enter Concession Talks
  • Fuel Marketers Pump Congress for Biodiesel Credit
  • U.S., Mexico Move Closer to Cross-border Trucking
  • Diesel Jumps 5.4 Cents in Second Steep Climb
  • Canadian Pacific, Track Workers Reach Deal
  • Aguilar Pledges Communication at Customs
  • CSAV to Expand India-Middle East-Europe Express
  • INTTRA Starts Electronic Billing Service
  • IT Spending to Grow 8.4 Percent in 2010
  • Napolitano Tours Barcelona Port
  • Maersk Expects Slower Shipping Growth
  • Lawmakers, DOT Inspector Target PHMSA
  • Tampa Breaks Ground for I-4 Port Connector
  • New Carrier to Launch Trans-Pacific Loop
  • Brokers Seek Exporter Imbalance Solution
  • Shipper Wants Broker Liability Protection
  • Shorter Seas
  • Carmack Vs. COGSA
  • Communications Failure
  • Finding a Pacific Niche
  • Planting Future Freight
  • DOT Launches Marine Highway Program
  • Knight Weighs a Big Buy
  • French Connection
  • 'Friending' Shippers
  • Not So Quiet on the Western Front
  • Mail Boxed In
  • DOT, By the Numbers
  • Trucking's Hard Brake
  • Winning the Space Race
  • This Week
  • Damn Lies

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Evergreen to push the envelope with 100 boxship order
  • Engelstoft: shippers and carriers must work together
  • Sony puts carriers on quarterly review
  • UASC to strengthen Asia/N.Europe service
  • Euro roars back on Greek rescue deal

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Seadrill swoops on Scorpion
    John Fredriksen's offshore outfit targets controlling stake in Oslo-listed Scorpion Offshore days before its NYSE listing.
  • Bulker spurs 'magic pipe' cliff hanger
    Two European shipping outfits are facing fines of up to $18m in the US if convicted for alleged environmental crimes.
  • Transocean in SIX listing
    Zug-based drilling giant joins ranks of 'duel-listers' after getting green light from Swiss Exchange for a stock market listing.
  • Shen Neng 1 refloated
    No new oil leak visible from Chinese bulk carrier after successful lifting off Great Barrier Reef.
  • Where are the bulker fixtures?
    China's trade restrictions signal a sluggish week for dry sector but hunger for iron ore still stable, an analyst said Monday.
  • Frontline a 'cash machine' again
    Arctic Securities boosts tanker giant Frontline to buy amid promise of decent dividend ahead.
  • Ro-ro spills oil in Germany
    Investigation begins into incident at Bremerhaven involving Vasaland.
  • Paragon buys Greek bulker
    Michael Bodouroglou-led owner spends $41m on Irika Shipping panamax Iorana with three-year charter fixed.
  • Sevmash axes Odfjell payout
    Jan Hammer-led owner may hit Russian courts as shipbuilder says $45m arbitration award unenforceable.
  • Tsakos shares on the shelf
    Greek tanker owner registers to sell up to 2.32m shares "from time to time", partly for fleet expansion.
  • Star Bulk snares second cape
    Akis Tsirigakis-led owner confirms second capesize newbuilding order at Hanjin Heavy Industries.
  • Eitzen Chemical shoots up
    Shares in Oslo-listed shipowner are on the march Monday following upgrade from First Securities.
  • Polys: 'No tanker sale'
    Greek shipowner Polys Haji-Ioannou cans talk of fourth aframax departure.
  • Wartsila seeks 90-day lay-offs
    Finnish ship engine giant to make up to 900 domestic workers temporarily redundant to combat weaker demand.
  • Half of single-hullers not trading
    Only 43 of the 88 single-skin VLCCs still operational in December traded in the first quarter, figures show.
  • Supra pair for Cosco Guangdong
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) reveals $80m supramax brace penned by a mystery Asian owner.
  • Full City crew plead 'not guilty'
    Norwegian trial into grounding of Cosco bulker opens with master and chief officer protesting innocence.
  • NATS makes it 20
    Herbjorn Hansson's Norwegian suezmax specialist adds two newbuildings in Korea to build fleet further.
  • Goldenport in boxship swap
    Paris Dragnis-led shipowner opts to change geared containership into bulker at Chinese yard.
  • SeaFrance on the brink
    Five-day strike leaves cross-Channel ferry owner facing the end, as chairman plans bankrupty protection.
  • Salvors face speedy refloat
    Officials offering no guarantees the Shen Neng 1 will be successfully refloated as looming poor weather forces their hand.
  • Sinopacific in China IPO?
    Shipbuilder linked with Bourbon boss Jacques de Chateauvieux could list in Shanghai this year.
  • Harsher penalties for Oz spills
    Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says maximum fines for shipowners involved in oil spills will rise 10-fold.
  • Pilot averts cruise crunch
    Carnival's Pacific Dawn loses power in Brisbane river, but brought to a stop 70 metres from bridge.
  • Tug sank after master lost control
    UK accident report finds Ijsselstroom lost at Peterhead due to excessive speed of towing operation.
  • Sevmash wins cash
    Russian prime minister Putin confirms state budget allocation for new shipyard equipment.
  • Five on sell-off list
    Indian policy paper reveals names of latest privatisation candidates, including SCI.
  • Second gas ship tops $500
    The LPG carrier Norgas Traveller is said to have achieved $575 per ldt from Indian scrappers.
  • Yangzijiang mulls options
    Singapore-listed Chinese yard holds preliminary talks on dual Hong Kong or Taiwan listing.
  • DSME bags driller order
    Barge to drill for oil at Zhambyl field in Kazakhstanfor consortium led by Korea National Oil.
  • Flex LNG eyes Australian gas
    Oslo-listed player in "advanced talks" over floating liquefaction venture.
  • Yang Ming issues bonds
    Taiwanese shipowner raises TWD5bn from investors with five year notes issue; funds to repay debt.
  • Ships robbed off Malaysia
    Chemical tanker and capesize bulker attacked within 48 hours of each other by armed robbers.
  • Polys sells yet another
    Brightoil once again steps in for Greek aframax newbuilding as Solea fetches nearly $53m.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Evergreen to order up to 100 ships
  • Iranian ships take on new identities
  • Coal ship refloated in Australia
  • STB to hold hearing on Maine abandonment
  • China runs March trade deficit
  • Agility reports profit growth in 2009
  • NFTC seeks bigger U.S. sugar import quota
  • Highway project benefits Tampa port
  • Reefer yard opens in Iraq port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Chinese bulker pulled afloat from Great Barrier Reef
    The Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I, which run aground on the Great Barrier Reef on April 3 has been pulled afloat, international news agencies report. The vessel, carrying 65,000
  • Ten Swedish tankers to hoist the Danish flag
    The flight from the Swedish registry continues and the next company to lower the Swedish flag is Dons'-based Sirius Rederi. The company has opened an office in Fredericia in
  • Those responsible for Great Barrier Reef grounding to be prosecuted
    Those responsible for the Chinese bulk carrier Shen Neng I running aground on the Great Barrier Reef and leaking oil, will be prosecuted as the vessel clearly was on an
  • Two Esvagt vessels for Greenland drilling campaign
    Esvagt A/S has chartered two standby/rescue vessels from Scottish Capricorn Energy Limited (a subsidiary of Cairn Energy PLC UK), Edinburgh, for its drilling campaign off the West coast
  • Heavylift carrier loaded Svitzer tugs
    The German heavylift carrier Annegret has successfully loaded the two M-class tugs from Svitzer Scandinavia in Bremerhaven. The Svitzer Menja, to be renamed Svitzer Myall, was loaded first, followed
  • Bulk carrier released ' another ship hijacked
    The hijacked Turkish flagged bulk carrier Yasin C has been released, reports EU Navfor Somalia. The vessel was hijacked 250 nautical miles east of Mombasa, Kenya, on April 7. The

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 12, 2010
  • Mixed price movements in European hubs
    Demand and avails 'good' in Rotterdam.
  • Vopak opens new storage terminal in Jakarta
    Vopak's Indonesian partner has presence in the country's bunker market.
  • Small price gains in Fujairah, Durban
    Bunker markets largely stable.
  • Shipping companies face fivefold increase in pollution fines
    Australian state government wants fines of over $9 million following latest bunker spill.
  • Singapore prices buck firming trend
    Demand for bunker fuel in Singapore weak compared to other key Asian ports.
  • Swedish exporter warns of ECA impact
    Holmen Paper says higher bunker costs may force it to cut back on use of marine transport.
  • New ship joins Seattle's clean fuels scheme
    Hapag Lloyd ship launched in 2009 also using 'eco speed' to cut emissions.
  • Glencore receives acceptance of 2.7 million Chemoil shares
    The global commodities trader does not intend to extend offer beyond the closing date.
  • Bominflot appoints bunker trader
  • UBT promotes bunker traders
  • DNV unveils new container ship concept
    Designed to reduce fuel usage while maximising transport capacity.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRANSPORTATION
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record quarterly revenue
Miami
Decrease in passengers embarked
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Palermo grew by +3.1%
Palermo
Cruise passengers increased by 8.8%. Ferry passengers decreased by 2.7%.
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, O.M. Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
INDUSTRY
Italian De Wave Group acquires compatriots IVM, Electrical Marine, OM Project, and Cantieri Navali San Carlo
Genoa
Pompili: Our strategy is aimed at creating a national hub for the shipbuilding industry.
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, ONE's revenues decreased by -24%
Singapore
The company's fleet transported more than 3.3 million containers (+1%)
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
SHIPPING
Stena Line buys Finnish shipping company Wasaline
Gothenburg/Vaasa
The ferry "Aurora Botnia" will remain the property of the cities of Vaasa and Umeå
PORTS
Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
London/Ferrol
30-year concession contract
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
SHIPPING
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
PORTS
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
PORTS
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
TRADE
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
INDUSTRY
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
INDUSTRY
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
PORTS
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
PORTS
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
ACCIDENTS
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
PORTS
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
TRADE
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
SHIPPING
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
SHIPYARDS
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
PORTS
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
COMPETITION
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
CRUISES
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
PORTS
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
LOGISTICS
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
TRUCKING
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
PORTS
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
PORTS
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
PORTS
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
TRADE
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
SHIPPING
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
SHIPPING
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
PORTS
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PORTS
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
LEGISLATION
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
PORTS
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
SHIPPING
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
PORTS
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
PIRACY
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
PORTS
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
ACCIDENTS
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
TRADE
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
PORTS
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
SHIPPING
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
PORTS
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
LEGISLATION
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
TRADE
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
PORTS
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
SHIPPING
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
SHIPPING
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
SHIPPING
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
ASSOCIATIONS
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
PORTS
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
SHIPPING
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
INDUSTRY
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
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
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%
LOGISTICS
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
INDUSTRY
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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%
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.
LOGISTICS
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
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
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
PORTS
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
COMPANIES
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
PORTS
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
COMPANIES
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
PORTS
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
PORTS
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
TRADE
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
PORTS
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
LOGISTICS
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
COMPANIES
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
PORTS
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
PORTS
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
SHIPPING
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
PORTS
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
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