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February 8, 2012

The Business Times

Shipping News

Shipping rebound rests on exit of inefficient yards
IT IS a well-established fact (or that we should remind all market players again) that the global shipping sector remains plagued by a massive supply overhang amid meagre demand prospects up to 2013 at least.

Strait Talk

Cultural change needed to improve ferry safety08/02/12
WHILE the global shipping industry's attention has been focused on the capsize of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, another passenger ship sank with loss of probably well over 100 lives but with much less media interest.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Shipping rebound rests on exit of inefficient yards
IT IS a well-established fact (or that we should remind all market players again) that the global shipping sector remains plagued by a massive supply overhang amid meagre demand prospects up to 2013 at least.

Strait Talk

Cultural change needed to improve ferry safety08/02/12
WHILE the global shipping industry's attention has been focused on the capsize of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia, another passenger ship sank with loss of probably well over 100 lives but with much less media interest.

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OOCL announces US$800/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase effective March 1 Rate pressure expected on Med trades as added capacity undermines demand World's idle container fleet grows 10-fold to 750,900 TEU over 6 months Euro debt crisis prompts severe contraction of Asian imports, says CTS Inner Mongolia's Erenhot 2011 cargo volume up 20pc to 10.3 million tonnes Korea opens its most advanced 1.7 million TEU capacity box shop in Busan Xinjiang's cross-border trucking moved three million tonnes in 2011 Belgian railway strike February 15 threatened unless SNCB, unions settle Hapag-Lloyd starts weekly service to Portland-Europe via Panama Ningxia railway freight volume up 7.8pc to 47.6 million tonnes in 2011 Logwin opens 'red carpet' fashion logistics warehouse in Beijing CN offers more supply chain options with new Wisconsin intermodal terminal INTTRA ocean freight carrier alliance network grows to 70 members GAC Transfer Services expands in Indian subcontinent from Sri Lanka Debt-heavy US troop air carrier Global Aviation plunges into bankruptcy United Parcel Service fourth quarter profit up 9.3pc to US$1.2 billion Qatar Airways enters central Asian regional market of air cargo

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MSC's rate restoration on US/Canada Europe-India trade lanes SCI boosts offshore segment, orders 6 AHTS vessels Phthalic anhydride imports to attract 10 pc safeguard duty AMTOI to sign MoU with Port of Antwerp today APSEZ registers all-round growth in Q3, 9-month financials Ennore Port receives first project cargo vessel Govt planning to revise land utilisation policy for ports soon JSPL may pick up 60 pc stake in Gopalpur Port Marseille Fos sees 3 pc cargo growth in 2011

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Aramex reports good 2011 results The Middle East-based express and logistics service provider Aramex achieved a 4% increase in profits and 18% increase in revenues for Q4/2011. The company generated an AED 57.2 mi... Norbert Dentressangle wins three-year-contract with Mazda in UK The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has won a new three-year contract with leading car manufacturer Mazda Motors UK Ltd. The Japanese company has appointed ND to... Atlas Air Worldwide completes financing arrangements for remaining six Boeing B747-8F deliveries Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, recently announced that its Atlas Air Inc unit has entered into an U... Icy weather disrupts Black Sea shipping Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, advises that thickening sea ice, resulting from particularly low temperatures across Eastern Europe, is causing disr... Road haulage jobs disappearing in Denmark Jobs within the transport industry are flowing out of Denmark, and the country's truck haulage sector is under heavy pressure from increasing costs and declining productivity. The ... System integration of a UAE new railway line Ansaldo STS, a Finmeccanica Group company, has been awarded a contract in the United Arab Emirates by the Italo-Indian joint venture created by Saipem-Tecnimont-Dodsal. The agreem... Zufall Logistics: Gerhard Grüneklee to retire on 29 February The German logistics provider Zufall Logistics has announced that Gerhard Grüneklee, a trained wholesale dealer, is retiring on 29 February. Grüneklee joined Zufall at the beginnin... Nissan Motor Co develops new type of eco-friendly auto carrier The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co has introduced an energy-efficient car carrier. The vessel, called the "Nichioh Maru", is equipped with solar panels and LED light sou... Kukla Forwarding offers multimodal connections in Iraq Kukla, a forwarding company that specialises in multimodal transport, now offers a safe container transport service to Baghdad and to six other strategically important destinations... Sernam in France can still operate, but... The French parcel delivery operator Sernam can still operate, but has six months to find a buyer. The company was recently placed under judicial administration for six months by a ... CMA CGM to introduce rate increase on Asia-Europe/Med route The French container shipping company CMA CGM is introducing a rate restoration of USD 200/teu and an interim fuel surcharge of USD 550/teu on the Asia-Europe/Mediterranean route o... Australia: CEO sought for first national vehicle regulator A global search is underway for the first CEO of Australia's new independent national heavy vehicle regulator (NHVR). The successful candidate will be accountable for driving forwa... Schiphol airport reports modest cargo growth in 2011 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol handled 0.8% more cargo in 2011, compared to 2010. The Dutch facility processed 1.52 million t of airfreight, enabling it to retain its third place among... Houston airport reports rising cargo figures In 2011, the total amount of airfreight processed at Bush Airport (Houston, TX, USA) increased by 6.1% over the totals recorded in 2010. Bush Airport finished 2011 by handling a to... Lehnkering changing strategy and staff The shipping divisions of Lehnkering and Imperial are to merge and form a single unit in the Imperial Shipping Group. The Rhein Fracht and Lehnkering brands will be retained for ch... Omsan Lojistik distributing for Türktipsan The Turkish logistics service provider Omsan Lojistik recently signed a goods distribution contract with Türktipsan, a serum producer. Under the terms of the agreement, Osman will ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Keppels KOMtech and ConocoPhillips to design ice-worthy jack-up for Arctic Vigor set to add Alaska Ship and Drydock

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Ken O'Hollaren named winner of 'Old Salt' honor for 2012 Port of Tacoma seeking Summit Awards nominations InterManager adding members, new IMO permanent representative Sea-Tac Airport earns clean report from FAA Braemar report sees shift in VLCC voyage locations

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Rina awaits judgment over involvement in ferry deaths Outcome could have devastating impact on liability of class societies acting on behalf of flag states Law firms line up to offer victims support in claims against Costa Attorney Stefano Bertone believes they will have a strong case Ship finance and its broken record Is the industry as whole just repeating the same message over and over? In defence of the US Jones Act Opening coastal shipping to competition is the thin end of the wedge US confirms extension to scanning requirement Two-year waiver before implementation LNG vessel demand could double by 2020 Pareto Securities forecasts that 352 additional ships could be needed if projects get approval Cargotec reports 22% growth in sales Equipment manufacturer won new orders from Africa and the Middle East More pain in Spain over new ship arrest regulations Overlapping conventions are creating problems for shipowners New Indian reinsurance requirements create confusion Regulator only informed local reinsurers of new obligations Q&A: IUMI's departing secretary-general As Fritz Stabinger prepares for his exit from the International Union of Marine Insurance, he shares his thoughts on the market ICS opposes Bahamas carbon proposal Calculating individual ships' emissions counters drive for market-based measures Bad weather fails to spark aframax rates surge Overtonnaged European markets absorb additional demand with ease Panamax owners losing thousands of dollars on voyage charter deals Brokers say time charter equivalent earnings are far lower for dollar per tonne freight rates that charterers are preferring in weak market Restorative actions The container lines pause for breath in a battle that will heat up again Asia-Europe rates hike unsustainable says Global Shippers Forum Carriers try to talk up the market as canny customers fix long-term deals Euro crisis could halve Chinese economic growth IMF warns China could be among hardest-hit if eurozone countries default HHLA volumes rise 21.3% in 2011 Growth rates slowed towards year-end Unifeeder goes it alone with Mediterranean feeder launch Feeder carrier seeks new niches as deepsea lines target the Baltic US imports up 3% in December Year on year growth due to auto parts and furniture KG investments hit an all-time low Shipping funds secured $668m of fresh capital in 2011 Money to the people Chinese government needs to stop funding state-owned industry and rekindle domestic demand Dublin trade levels hold steady after 2010 surge Ro-ro freight volumes show little change and exports continue to grow, but lo-lo trade, bulk liquids and ferry passengers all slip World Wide Supply adds two more PSVs to Damen orderbook Six platform support vessels to be built at Romanian yard valued at $1.1bn ACL launches North America-Baltic service Grimaldi subsidiary teams up with Finnlines to serve Russia and Finland China ship export values rise 8% Growth may stall this year as new orders fall Sovcomflot sell-off may go ahead this spring Plans to privatise the world's third-largest tanker fleet operator stalled last year Asia-Europe box rate hikes are unnaturally high, say Dutch shippers EVO argues that oversupply of containership capacity and a decline in volumes should lead to lower prices Need to know Owners of drillships have been ordering with great abandon, but have kept information on contracts for these vessels in short supply BLT defaults on First Ship Lease February payments FSL sets March 8 deadline for outstanding leases on three hired tankers

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
RWE's WTIVs delayed GERMAN power company RWE Innogy today confirmed a six-month delay for two new 'Seabreeze' wind turbine installation ships Taxes blur breaking picture CONCERNS about impending taxes in India's upcoming budget spurred scrap sales last week, but Bangladesh's breakers remained cautious because of that country's 5% upfront tax FSL might repossess tankers leased by BLT SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust said today it might repossess three chemical tankers leased to cash-strapped Berlian Laju Tanker Maersk sells US chassis unit MAERSK said today it has sold its US intermodal truck chassis business so it can shift focus to core operations Inquiry follows UK port spill AN INQUIRY is under way into a chemical spill that resulted in 20 Liverpool dock workers being taken to hospitals, Fairplay was told today Greece holds 252 in migrant smuggling cases GREEK authorities were holding 252 people today in connection with migrant smuggling cases over the past week Asian yard consolidation lags CONSOLIDATION of yards in Japan and South Korea would not be easy because of ties to domestic conglomerates, despite shrinking orderbooks, the 5th Shipping Finance Asia conference heard today STX Pan Ocean plans $223M bond issue STX PAN Ocean will be issuing 250Bn won ($223.45M) in bonds on the Korea Exchange Cold weather boosts VLGC market THE VLGC market is almost at breakeven levels, as colder temperatures in Europe and East Asia continue to stir up LPG demand Unrealistic gas demand from Russia seen SUDDEN and unrealistic demands for more gas from European buyers seeking less volume at lower prices were caused by shortage reports, analyst said today TBS files Chapter 11 BULKER and tweendecker owner TBS International voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last night to facilitate a pre-packaged creditor plan Panamax rates rise THE BALTIC Panamax Index rose 33 points yesterday, registering the biggest improvement among all the bulker classes, following the resumption of post-Lunar New Year chartering Thailand slowly recovering from floods THAI EXPORTS are starting to bounce back after damage caused by flooding late last year, Fairplay was told today UK won't touch tonnage tax THE UK government has sought to assure shipping that the tonnage tax will remain as it is 40% bulker slippage warned DRYBULK operators are warning that slippage in the bulker sector could hit 40% this year

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Trucking Company Indicted for Breaking Driver Rules A federal prosecutor is charging a Pennsylvania trucking company with running a three-year scheme to avoid federal trucking driver hours... Federal Inspectors Shut Down Indiana Trucking Company The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration slapped an out-of-service order on U&D Services, shutting down the recently established trucking company.... HHLA Boosted Traffic, Revenue, Profit in 2011 HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, boosted container traffic 21.3 percent in 2011 from a year ago, significantly outpacing growth in Antwerp... US Shipments Index Grows 3.6 Percent The Cass Freight Index for U.S. domestic shipments pushed up 3.6 percent year-over-year in January, maintaining steady seasonal growth and... Senate Sends FAA Authorization to Obama The Senate passed and sent to President Obama on Tuesday a bill authorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for four years,... Air France-KLM Traffic Slumped 10.3 Percent Last Month Air France-KLM blamed a weak global economy and the timing of the Chinese New Year for cargo revenue slumping 10.3... Zim to Raise Rates From India to Europe $750 Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on westbound trade from the Indian subcontinent to Europe by $750 per... Korean Air Adds Freighters to Trans-Pacific, Europe Services Korean Air said it will strengthen its cargo operations on a trans-Pacific and a North Europe service by adding a... Korean's Busan Port to Build Mega Logistics Park The port of Busan is building a 22 million-square-foot distribution park to meet the demand for manufacturing, packaging, and assembly...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Ocean carriers put on their best poker faces It is perhaps no great surprise after the extreme volatility in container liner shipping over the past few years that rate negotiations should have come down to ... HMM falls into red for 2011 Seoul-headquartered Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has followed in the footsteps of compatriot South Korean carrier Hanjin and plunged into the red for ... Nigerian 'all night' working supported by security staff recruitment It is understood that as many as 500 staff have been recruited to take care of security arrangements in Nigeria's main ports following the Federal Government's ... Emirates to implement system wide rate restoration While recent headlines have been grabbed by the extraordinary USD600-800/TEU rate restoration programmes of ocean carriers involved in the Asia/Europe trades, liner ... HHLA remains profitable Hamburg's largest container terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) continued to make good money last year despite constant pressure on its cargo ... 'Nightmare' on the Asia/Europe trade This is how Ingvar Bergman, logistics manager of Fun Food Equipment in Sweden, describes the past three-four years in moving cargo on the Asia-Europe trade.She ... UASC joins the 775 club UAE-headquartered UASC has followed Maersk Line in imposing an USD775 per TEU rate restoration [RR] on shipments from Asia to north Europe and the Mediterranean ... Ocean carriers still sticking to Asia/Europe rate increases Ocean carriers are still quoting high westbound all-in freight rates from Asia to Europe even though the Chinese New Year holiday is over. According to the Shanghai ... Aden CT handles its biggest containership Troubles aside, this last weekend saw Aden Container Terminal (ACT), the largest box-handling facility in Yemen, process its largest containership. The 8,441TEU ...

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
Diamond shines on Gemini Teekay-run suezmax pool expected to take in eight new units from Craig Stevenson-Wilbur Ross tanker venture. Oily infractions Tokyo-based bulker operator in hot water after authorities in the US uncover evidence of discharge violations. Vale lands political pledge Brazilian energy minister ready to back mining giant during talks with Beijing over bulker ban. Marshals hunt Med Atlantic Chemical carrier faces seizure as World Fuel Services Europe drags Bridge Tankers into court over fuel tab. Wells sidelines Seaspan Analyst urges clients to 'hold' shares of US-quoted containership owner as positive near-term catalysts dwindle. TNK slices dividend New York-listed owner cuts shareholder payouts by a quarter in a tricky market. Schettino jail bid fails Italian court rejects prosecution attempt to move Costa Concordia captain to prison while charges evaluated. Inside TBSI's 'top fifty' Chengxi Shipyard leads bankrupt bulker owner's list of unsecured creditors with million-dollar claim. Keppel kicks off fundraiser Lion City-based rigbuilder gets huge $1.2bn sale of fixed rate notes underway. Russian ship sinks in clash Crew rescued after Tanya Karpinskaya lost following collision with PIL boxship off Japan. Crew escapes on to ice Alaca-1 seafarers abandon vessel in Azov Sea after it was holed while awaiting icebreaker.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
U.S. zeros out 'zeroing' U.S., Vietnam to close $1.5 billion in finance deals Agility appoints Wattman projects head ACL starts ro/ro service to Russia, Finland $15 million penalty upheld for Jones Act violation Maersk resumes full-speed on CHX First ship due at Longview terminal Emirates raises ex-Asia rates in March, April Judge declines to prevent NY-NJ toll hike YRC becomes YRC Freight

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
BOSTCO award $60 million contract for storage terminal The contract award is valued at over $60 million and the work is scheduled for completion in 2013. Cruise ship emissions under scrutiny Local authority in port city says issue must be addressed. Prices firm across Europe Some Rotterdam suppliers fully booked until February 9. 'No fee' charters 'highly unusual' 'High cost of bunkers is providing a lack of incentive to ballast.' Bunker prices lack direction in Middle East Some suppliers had no 180 cSt grade in Suez. IBIA intervenes at IMO on cargo blending prohibition Wants to ensure bunker barge operations are excluded so regulation does not have 'unintended consequences'. Slump in orders for 'basic, mainstream vessels' 'Demand for more sophisticated ships remains buoyant,' says Chinese shipbuilder. Glencore raises stake in Chemoil to 89% Tuesday sees late trading halt in Chemoil shares. Meeting distillate demand is becoming 'more difficult' 'We could see a spike in gasoil margins in the second half of 2012,' says hedging specialist. Statoil Fuel & Retail reports lower full year profit Profits from its 'other product' segment decline despite higher marine oil sales seen in Norway. Bunker price movemments mixed in Asian ports Demand generally low at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Fuel efficiency tops checklist for Chevron VLCC charter deal Oil major will charter two new VLCCs equipped with fuel-saving engines. Glencore gets bunker discount, 'zero hire' for panamax vessel Vessel operator says it 'makes sense' to pay Glencore to use the dry bulk ship. LNG-fuelled ferries 'the future' for Baltic States Provided LNG bunker infrastructure is in place, says BLRT Grupp. DNV unveils new tool for box ship designs Pre-Contract Tool able to measure vessel's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Indonesian oil trader 'moving forward' with Batam operations Indonesia's Batam island a 'newly born oil trading area' that can compliment Singapore, says BAPP.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

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%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

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

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