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June 25, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Tanker rates dip a 4th straight day
    The cost of shipping Middle East crude to Asia has fallen for a fourth consecutive day, the longest losing streak in almost a month, after an earlier surge in rates spurred charterers to delay bookings.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC to launch China-Long Beach loop July 10
  • Hanjin Shipping receives first 10,000-TEU mega-ship
  • French transport workers stage one-day nationwide strike
  • Eco-partisans blast IMO's Hong Kong ship recycling scheme
  • Bulk carrying Diana Shipping continues to buy box ships
  • Idle containership fleet shrinks to 380,000 TEU
  • 'K' Line, Union Pacific beat the rap on inland liability
  • Qinzhou port throughput up 64pc in first four months
  • RCL and Simatech revive Straits-India-Pakistan service
  • Asian Shipowners Forum signs global anti-piracy petition
  • Evergreen box ship rescues Indonesians on raft in Java Sea
  • DHL starts rapid LCL service from Europe to America
  • UK waives US$260 million in back taxes on port businesses
  • South Carolina Ports forecast 7pc box growth
  • TIACA warns UK government against air policy change
  • Air cargo screening bites in August, short cargo cut off times vital
  • Uncoupling yuan from dollar would lighten Chinese airline debt

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Wilson Sandhu extends logistics reach
  • Maersk Line now more competitive than before crisis'CEO
  • Container prices soar to 20-year high
  • Spices exports race past 5-lakh tonne mark for first time
  • Oil & coal imports widening trade gap with Asean
  • No service tax in ports & airports
  • PPT to transfer control of fishing harbour to Orissa govt
  • Cochin Port TUs to boycott Israeli cargo & ships
  • VPT's earnings swell by Rs 60 cr.
  • Port corporatisation move opposed
  • Congestion surcharges at Chittagong port
  • Freight corridor project to get World Bank assistance
  • Now, entire box trucks are robbed!
  • Exports up by 34 pc in May 2010
  • Taxing questions hang over migrating SEZ units

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 23, 2010
  • Albacor Shipping hauls heavy Canadian freezers to Poland
    Albacor Shipping, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium, handled the haulage of two cold boxes from the port of Robinson (Canada) to a site in Wloclawek (Poland). The cold b...
  • BDP awarded ISO environment management certification
    The 33 BDP International offices in ten countries in the Asia-Pacific region have received ISO 14001:2004 certification in recognition of the corporation's environment management s...
  • TNT investing in Asia road network
    TNT celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Asia road network by announcing further investment worth EUR 4.5 million. This brings total investments in the network to EUR 12.5 milli...
  • Port of Amsterdam connected to Betuwe route
    The port of Amsterdam will be connected to the Betuwe route, a dedicated cargo rail track to Germany and Europe, from this week. This shows that the port has efficiently expanded i...
  • Kombiverkehr back on track for growth
    The Frankfurt-based German company Kombiverkehr grew strongly in the first months of 2010, leading the firm to expect volume improvements of 7-9% for the whole year. The number of ...
  • Vancouver Airport Services acquires stake in English airports group
    Vancouver Airport Services, a leading global airport investment, management and development company that is jointly owned by the Vancouver Airport Authority and Citi Infrastructure...
  • Panama approves new canal passage price structure
    The cabinet council of the Republic of Panama has accepted a recommendation made by the Panama Canal Authority and approved modification of the Panama Canal price structure. The pr...
  • Containerised trade on the increase in the US
    The economy is recovering, according to Piers Global Intelligence Solutions. Signals of economic improvement have been observed in the surge in containerised US imports and exports...
  • APM Terminals receives safety award
    APM Terminals has won an award from Safety at Sea International in the management and operations category. The award, which is presented annually, recognised APM Terminals' safety ...

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • Port of Seattle Commissioners Ok South Park Bridge support
  • Port of Tacoma warns motorists of Marine View Drive congestion
  • Support for anti-piracy paper expanding with new members
  • Port Angeles port board slams Wild Olympics expansion
  • US, EU nations sign new aviation agreement

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • IRISL ships face Europe ports ban
    EU ready to impose blanket ban against company's ships next month
  • China scuppers IRISL blanket ban move
  • Bermuda sanctions put IRISL's P&I cover at risk
  • IRISL risks losing P&I cover again
  • Sanctions against Iran will hit Malta flag
    IRISL accounts for between 5%-10% of transhipment cargoes at Malta Freeport
  • Flag states voice fears over Iran sanctions
  • Wikborg Rein wades into Lloyd's Open Form debate
    Norwegian law firm says Lloyd's Open Form salvage arbitration system not oo the rocks...
  • Ousted salvage arbitrators sue Lloyd's
  • LCH.Clearnet to launch box swaps service
    Clearing house to start over-the-counter clearing service for container freight swaps...
  • Box derivatives traders plan clearing house...

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • Scorpio stung by profits fall
    PROFITS fell in this year's first quarter 57% year on year, Scorpio Tankers said today
  • Colombo signs CHEC in port deal
    A DEAL has been done between the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and the China Harbour Engineering Company to begin construction on the second phase of the new Hambanthota port project on the south coast in November 2010
  • Vietnam protests China island grab
    VIETNAM has sharply protested a Chinese tourism plan that would strengthen Beijing's claims to the islands making up the Spratly and Paracel Archipelagos
  • Pakistan seeks urea imports
    PAKISTAN has stepped up efforts to secure shipments of its 400,000 ton need for urea fertilizer, which will be spread on the upcoming winter season crops
  • Yen continues firm trend
    JAPAN'S currency continues to defy the consensus of opinion amongst analysts, trading for much of this week above the psychological "pain threshold" of 90 per US dollar
  • Energy crunch boosts Pakistan's oil bill
    PAKISTAN State Oil (PSO) has announced a need for 965,000 tonnes of fuel oil for July-September delivery
  • Keppel secures $39 million contracts
    KEPPEL Offshore & Marine Philippines and Singapore has won $39 million of contracts to build vessels for the Indonesian coal trades

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • FAA Pours $125 Million on Jet Fuel, Noise Technology
  • Asian Carp Found in Chicago's Calumet Lake
  • CSAV All-Water Loop Makes First Charleston Call
  • U.S., EU Sign Second Air Services Agreement
  • APM Terminals, Virginia Ports OK 20-Year Lease
  • FMC to Report Progress on Capacity Inquiry
  • Truckers Say Safety Program Needs Work
  • CP Signs Deals with Vancouver Box Terminals
  • Georgia Ports Authority to Repower Cranes
  • YRC Worldwide Reaches Out to Brokers
  • Container Lines to Launch Asia-Australia Service
  • Jones Act Waivers OK, Tanker CEO Says
  • Japanese Exports Surge 32.1 Percent
  • Cheng Lie Starts Three New Loops
  • Most Durable Goods Orders Increase on Manufacturing Growth
  • Boxship Supply, Demand Coming into Balance
  • Container Surge Presses Virginia Harbor Truckers

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • CP & DP World cosy up in Vancouver
  • NS gets green light to extend Heartland
  • Transpac service restored to meet cargo rebound
  • Port Metro Vancouver fighting back
  • Support grows for piracy petition

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • Armada Singapore cited in NYC
    Long running COA battle lands on US shores as insolvent shipping outfit hunts $68m arbitration award.
  • Fairstar's appetite swells
    Dutch heavy-lift outfit ups the anti as it launches private placement just months after pocketing $9m from a cash grab.
  • Zodiac Maritime in demurrage victory
    Charterer ordered to pay $5m compensation for delay in loading capesize ore cargo at Brazilian port.
  • Opco's offshore drilling prophecy
    Opco's equity sage says Noble Corp's renegotiated rig deal could be a template for GoM offshore players.
  • Norden plots panamax push
    Danish owner looking to add around 10 panamax bulkers as vessel values and charter rates dip.
  • Tufton sheds Jinhui shares
    Oceanic Hedge Fund offloads $5m worth of stock in the Oslo-listed bulker owner.
  • Scorpio profit cut in half
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner sees bottom line slump in three months leading up to its New York float.
  • Lines target Asean cargoes
    Taiwan's Evergreen and Wan Hai launch new boxship run linking China and Malaysia.
  • 'Timing not an issue'
    ACM boss Johnny Plumbe says there's no right or wrong time to enter dry-bulk market after Endeavour takeover.
  • Coscol asks investors to dig deep
    Chinese player set for big stock sale to fund MPP and heavy-lift newbuilding drive.
  • USC pulls St Petersburg yard deal
    Russian state shipbuilding group scraps deal to buy "over-priced" St Petersburg shipyards.
  • Chinese ship in scrap blaze
    Safety fears at Japanese port as Chinese general cargoship catches fires after loading cargo of scrap.
  • Keppel bags barge bonanza
    Singapore shipbuilder wins contracts to build three units for Indonesian owners.
  • Swissco takeover gets green light
    Singapore-listed C20 Holdings wins shareholder support for $125m takeover of offshore rival.
  • Share incentive for Nordic
    Danish tanker owner offers bargain convertible warrants to keep bosses and workers on board.
  • Wilhelmsen takes a dip on debut
    Norwegian owner sees its shares drop below its IPO price on first morning of trading in Oslo.
  • Yangzijiang is ready to roll
    Ren Yuanlin-led shipbuilder is pressing on with plans for a potential $115m second listing in Taiwan.
  • Arcadia wins NOR battle with AET
    John Fredriksen linked oil trader scores as appeal court rules on VLCC 'notice of readiness' dispute.
  • ACM expands in dry market
    Johnny Plumbe-led London shipbroker snaps up Australian outfit Endeavour in near $9m deal.
  • Marinette bags nine more
    US shipbuilder adds to big patrol vessel orderbook with new deal from US Coast Guard.
  • Fjord1 orders LNG-fuelled ferry
    Norwegian owner signs deal for country's biggest gas-powered ship at Fiskerstand.
  • Bergen to nail notes sale
    Norwegian shipyard group lining up NOK 300m bond issue to refinance existing loans.
  • Blues in Danube as ship grounds
    Turkish cargoship stuck near Tulcea, Romania, with cargo of scrap iron.
  • Tanker demand recovery remarkable
    ACM boss Johnny Plumbe says tanker market is in a much healthier position.
  • CMA CGM restores link
    French liner group capitalises on improved trade volume and brings back China US service.
  • ACM hikes divi despite dip
    London-listed broker jacks up shareholder payouts by over a tenth despite 24% slump in profit.
  • Essar plots big bond issue
    Indian shipping and ports player to fund expansion with sale of convertible notes.
  • TCC will make a winning start
    Scandinavian liner start-up says cash flow from Great Dragon Service is covering operating costs.
  • Fugro in Oakwell order
    Dutch seismic giant books two standard survey vessel newbuildings at Singapore shipbuilder.
  • ANZDA to raise rates
    Shippers face extra charges of up to $1,000 per feu under plans unveiled by Asian focused liner group.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • European giants collaborate on transpacific
  • Hanjin receives its biggest containership
  • Chiarello leaves NYK to head ASG
  • Royal Jordanian extends Heathrow contract
  • Steele takes reins at Aloha Air Cargo
  • Sell joins K + N from Envirotainer
  • Amsterdam port gets dedicated rail line
  • Edmonds reappointed Houston port board chair

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2010
  • Early trading sees prices falling
    Bunkers following fundamentals lower.
  • Prices weaken across the board
    Slow demand reported in Hamburg.
  • Strong IFO losses in Fujairah
    Tight avails in Fujairah.
  • 'Three main solutions' for ECA compliance
    LNG is 'preferred alternative' over low sulphur fuel and scrubbers says DNV.
  • Pakistan seeking fuel oil cargoes to meet bunker demand
    Tenders will put further pressure on Middle East fuel oil market.
  • Norwegian operator orders world's largest LNG ferry
    Fjord1 signs a contract with Fisker Strand BLRT AS, increasing interest in cleaner fuels.
  • Middle East fuel oil market remains tight
    Latest Saudi Aramco cargo 'likely to stay in Middle East'.
  • Singapore residual fuel stocks at four-week high
    Onshore stocks of residual fuel rose 7.5% due to higher western arbitrage arrivals.
  • New customs rules delaying dispatch of fuel oil samples
    Getting samples out of Novorossiysk has been 'problematic' in the past as well.
  • Singapore 380 cSt fuel price at week-low
    Demand average despite lower prices, local traders say.
  • CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC strengthen China to US coverage
    Set to launch a new direct service across the Pacific.
  • Vitol obtains SMX membership
    Singapore Mercantile Exchange ready to 'go live' on August 2010.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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