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BRIEFS
August 8, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Winter comes early with 400pc more containerships laid-up than last year
  • Maersk group strategy pays off, getting rates back on track, says CEO
  • Two Nigerian naval guards killed, four foreign workers taken by pirates
  • EU lobby seeks European Commission to thwart 'unfair' China solar trade
  • Kerry Logistics opens new freight offices in Myanmar and Sri Lanka
  • Ten 'dry ports' of Tianjin see 11pc first half container volume growth
  • Suifenhe checkpoint trade value to Russia increases 96pc in first half
  • Logwin opens Fuzhou office as expansion in southern China continues
  • Xiamen Airlines to spend US$3.5 billion to buy 40 Boeing 737-800s
  • Global air freight capacity outpaces demand in June, says IATA report
  • ANA back in black as profit rises 12.5pc to US$7.6 million, sales up 12pc
  • Air France-KLM quarterly loss widens to US$76.8 million as cargo falls

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • DB Schenker H1 profit & sales up
  • Thaai Container Lines inaugurates corporate office in Chennai
  • Flagging exports push dye units growth downhill
  • Guar gum tops farm export list in 2011-12
  • JBS Academy students visit Port Pipavav
  • Kandla Port called on to develop barge jetties, back-up area for coal handling
  • FTAs mutually beneficial to India & trading partners: Siddharth
  • Montek revises GDP growth to 6 pc in FY13
  • Fieo, BIMT launch Diploma in Foreign Trade

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Crowley's Harland testifies on USCG Arctic presence
  • Excelerate Energy orders eight FSRUs from DSME
  • Meyer Werft prepares to float out next Celebrity cruise ship
  • Essberger signs 35 vessel broadband deal with Telemar
  • Rand Logistics reports first quarter results
  • Keppel firms up $4.1 billion order for Petrobras semis

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • TOTE gains Coast Guard nod for Emissions Control Area waiver
  • TSA reaches tentative deal with government employees union
  • Port of Newport event to celebrate NOAA anniversary
  • Coast Guard suspends search for man who fell overboard in Columbia
  • Port of Camas-Washougal selling park passes, hunting/fishing licenses

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • OSG share price surges in New York
    Thomas Coleman buys 100,000 shares for $582,000
  • Chinese steel output to fall this year
    Reduced steel production could hurt capesize market
  • Stena Line's North Sea route grows but passenger numbers dip
    Ferry operator expects market to remain volatile to year-end
  • Baltic Sea aframax spot market earnings drop below zero
    Further Primorsk maintenance hits rates and fuel cargoes are a risky alternative
  • Port planning requires strategic approach
    Integrated ports policy essential to bring together issues relating to transport, environment and skills
  • The art of patience
    Taiwan's box lines play the waiting game well
  • IG antitrust probe misplaced and mistimed, says broker
    Investigation concludes that IG agreement does not need to change
  • Eagle Ocean's fixed-premium P&I facility tops early predictions
    Steamship Mutual also reports small investment return
  • Drewry highlights uneven growth in box equipment
    Price outlook stable for two years, says annual container census report
  • Panamax dry bulk FFA volumes hit three-year weekly low
    Miserable physical market dampens derivatives trade
  • Greeks maintain midsummer boxship appetite
    Numerous owners scouring the market for bargains, according to brokers
  • MSC Flaminia is all at sea as shipmanagers plead for safe berth
    Boxship needs shelter so firefighters can determine the cause of the blaze
  • Textainer and SeaCube enjoy record results
    Container lessors see second-quarter rises as customers avoid buying boxes
  • Zhejiang Provincial Energy to seize control of Ningbo Marine
    Chinese cargo owner builds up shipping capacity
  • Analysis: Willing, yes. Ready? No
    China's shipyards will struggle to fulfil the government's LNG transport goals
  • Owners squeezed out of China's 60- vessel LNG carrier push
    Southeast Asian demand is a more attractive proposition for owners carrying LNG
  • Quality counts
    Winning and delivering pose very different challenges for China's shipyards
  • As certain as taxes
    Evergreen flags support for the red ensign and its fiscal regime
  • Debt inches up at Nordic American despite steady dividend
    Work has commenced to extend maturity of $500m bank facility
  • APMT steps closer to creating Moin box terminal
    As court rules against lawsuits, terminals operator stays on target for 2016 opening
  • Coscol shipments up 27.5% on year in January-July
    Cosco's multipurpose vessel unit continues rapid expansion, despite industry downturn
  • MSC charters out 13,000 teu newbuilding boxship to CMA CGM
    Alphaliner report suggests the line is struggling to deploy all of its largest vessels
  • Indian ports seek approval to issue tax-free bonds
    JNPT, Mumbai and Ennore need private funding to increase capacity
  • Indian government said to instruct owner to carry Iranian crude
    But Great Eastern insists it has yet to receive notification
  • Safe Bulkers beats sector blues with higher profits
    Greece-based owner looks to new expansion
  • MSC renews bunker surcharges
    Levy to hit up to $910 per teu as carrier seeks to recoup soaring fuel costs
  • Sanko Mineral release is confirmed
    Arrested vessel handed over to charterer Western Bulk Carriers
  • Evergreen to expand UK-flag fleet
    Taiwanese line to register four ships in Britain after securing tonnage tax assurances

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Fire engulfs US refinery
    CHEVRON today confirmed that a major refinery fire in northern California has been "contained", with a worker still being treated for minor injuries
  • NAT trims losses
    NYSE-listed Nordic American Tankers today reported lower losses than expected and reaffirmed its commitment to its dividend
  • Charters shield Safe Bulkers
    POLYS Hajioannou-chaired Safe Bulkers has navigated the difficult market with high charter coverage and credit access, earning analyst praise today
  • Taken tug turns up
    A PIRATED Malaysian tug and barge have been found berthed at Gensan shipyard in the southern Philippines
  • Sanko ship released in US
    SANKO Steamship has been granted the release of Supramax bulker Sanko Mineral from US arrest
  • Oz miners snap up ships
    CAPESIZES finally are finally showing some life, as Australian miners have raised export activity
  • NOL seen turning profits corner
    NOL PROFITS for 2Q2012 are expected "to improve", driven by higher freight rates and lower bunker costs, DBS Group Research said
  • Speculation drives breaking rise
    MORE SHIPS were sold for demolition last week, but cash buyers and brokers warned that the trend is speculative amid fluctuating steel prices and an unstable rupee
  • MR chartering slows but orderbook grows
    THE NUMBER of timecharter fixtures of at least one year for medium-range product tankers fell sharply last month, with spot rates courting operating expenses, brokers pointed out today
  • Rush deals raise VLGC rates
    A LATE rush to cover LPG cargos for July's last week resulted in VLGC rates returning to a 2012 hig
  • More box ships idled
    THE IDLED box fleet continued to nudge up in the second half of July, with more tonnage expected to be ejected out of liner services in coming weeks
  • MPM profits surge 104%
    SINGAPORE's Marco Polo Marine said today profits for the third quarter ended 30 June climbed 104% year on year to S$8.9M ($7.2M), despite order cancellation and lower ship chartering revenues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Expeditors' Profit Declines 12 Percent
    Forwarder and logistics provider Expeditors International of Washington reported a 12 percent decline in second quarter net profit as air...
  • Study: Carbon Dioxide Emissions Decline in Shipping
    The average carbon dioxide emissions in the global ocean transportation sector declined nearly 6 percent in 2011 compared to the...
  • OCU-Management Talks Enter Second Week
    Contract negotiations between the Office Clerical Unit of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 and waterfront employers have entered...
  • Container Equipment Fleet Grew 8.5 Percent in 2011
    The container equipment fleet grew more than expected last year even though new ship orders plunged in the second half...
  • Diesel Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Week
    Diesel prices in the U.S. jumped up more than 5 cents for the second time in three weeks, a sign...
  • Salvors Resume Work on MSC Flaminia
    Improved weather allowed firefighters to reboard the stricken container ship MSC Flaminia for the first time in a week to...
  • Profit Slips 0.3 Percent at Kintetsu World Express
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express said its group net profit edged down 0.3 percent year-over-year to $30.42...
  • Textainer Posts Second Quarter Profit
    Container lessor Textainer Group reported a 10.5 percent rise in adjusted net income in the second quarter as an expansion...
  • APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Costa Rica Project
    APM Terminals said construction of a container terminal in Costa Rica will start on schedule in 2013 after a court...
  • Sea Cube Income Jumps, Outpacing Revenue Growth
    Sea Cube's adjusted net income jumped 26 percent in the second quarter from a year ago to $13.3 million, outpacing...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • London 2012 Oranje base served by Hutton's
  • Hoyer to buy additional gas tank containers
    Hamburg-based Hoyer, the specialist provider of bulk and tank container logistics services, is investing about EUR8(USD10 million) to buy several hundred additional ...
  • Softship expands its North American operations
    Softship, a leading provider of software for the global liner shipping and maritime agency sectors has expanded its North American operations by opening a new office ...
  • ILA contract talks move forward
    The issue of wages is likely to be discussed at the next US East Coast port labour contract negotiations, which are slated to take place later this month.A statement ...
  • US Q2 intermodal volumes hit heights not seen since 2008
    International rail growth accelerated during Q2 2012, posting its best quarterly result in a year and improving from Q1's 2.9% increase, according to the Intermodal ...
  • SPA plans port upgrades
    The Saudi Ports Authority (SPA) has announced a new round of capital expenditure for the country's ports with Dammam, the largest container-handling complex on ...
  • NB 'holding up well' in Europe: expanding into Indian market
    French transport and logistics group, Norbert Dentressangle [NB] said that it was 'holding up well in a flat economy' as it posted its interim results.Revenue growth ...
  • MSC Flaminia: still looking for refuge

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Hajioannou says take it slow
  • Excelerate returns to DSME
    Excelerate Energy has firmed up options to construct up to eight floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.
  • SwissMarine keeps time
    SwissMarine has added another capesize bulker to its chartered fleet, it is claimed.
  • Safe to strike
    Credit Suisse tips Polys Hajioannou-led owner to add to its newbuilding tally.
  • Princess sued over dad's death
  • Rongsheng on a run
    China Rongsheng Heavy Industries' shares gained some traction today to recover a little of the ground lost following news of an insider dealing probe involving its chairman
  • Courage makes cape return
    Courage Marine has made a return to the capesize market and pocketed a couple of million dollars in the process.
  • Greeks bin bulkers
    Greek owners were at the head of the line in scrapping ageing dry-cargo tonnage this week.
  • Prosafe pockets $55m
    Prosafe has agreed to sell one of its accommodation jack-up rigs to a South East Asia buyer.
  • NAT beats Q2 bets
    Nordic American Tankers has kept its dividend unchecked after turning in a smaller than expected loss in the second quarter.
  • Hornbeck seeks funds
    Hornbeck Offshore Services is plotting a huge fundraiser a week after posting a drop in second quarter numbers.
  • WW should buy new
    Wilh Wilhelmsen should follow its rivals into the newbuiliding arena given the favourable state of the car carrier market, a leading analyst says.
  • Profits jump at SeaCube
    Joseph Kwok-led container leasing outfit sees numbers up as well as payout to investors.
  • Sanko supramax free
    Sanko Steamship has welcomed the release of one of its bulkers detained in the US by a string of creditors.
  • OCBC ups Marco Polo
    OCBC Investment Research has turned bullish on Marco Polo Marine after it posted "better-than-expected" results.
  • Dutch in canal study
    A Dutch consortium has won a contract to conduct a pre-feasibility study into the construction of a canal through Nicaragua.
  • Hijacked tug recovered
    A tug hijacked off the Philippines has been recovered, but six suspects aboard the vessel managed to escape.
  • Safe holds steady

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • State report critical of Port of Houston Authority
    It recommends "bringing predictability, accountability, and a larger view to the (port) commission's governing structure by specifying clear appointment terms and term limits," and adding a governor-appointed board member.
  • Xpress, M-O partner on cross-border service
    M-O will carry freight across the Canada/U.S. border, while U.S. Xpress will be responsible for Mexico/U.S. border crossings. The border crossings served through the partnership are Buffalo/Niagara and Detroit/Windsor.
  • CMA CGM raising U.S. reefer export rates
  • Domestic intermodal volume up 12% in 2Q
  • Zim adds 2nd Da Chan call on Asia-Med loop
  • Costa Rica court rules in favor of APM Terminals
  • DOT grant for Cincinnati/N. Kentucky airport runway
  • Air France KLM July cargo volume drops
  • XPO announces Q2 results, acquisition
  • Cargotec joins zero-emission terminal demonstration
  • NRS picks VeriWise for real-time visibility
  • Centerbridge investment group buys Cardinal Logistics
  • Fidelity installs RF system at WUT
  • CBP's Trade Symposium rescheduled for late October
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has postponed its East Coast Trade Symposium until Oct. 29-30 to maximize participation. The event, to be held in Washington, was previously scheduled for Sept. 27-28.
  • Gibson reaches agreement on Lacey Act violations
    The guitar maker on Monday entered into a criminal enforcement agreement to resolve a U.S. investigation into allegations that it illegally imported ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India.
  • Washington Notebook: U.S. trade delegation arrives in S. Africa
  • Shelat named WFS' VP cargo terminals in NA

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 7, 2012
  • Japan wants clarity from Russia over Arctic route
    Japanese government wants to attend Arctic Ocean Conference.
  • Prices climb in Fujairah hub
    Main fuel grade jumps by $9 a tonne while South African ports also showed gains.
  • Brent's status fades as supply wanes
    September futures contract trades against October was $1.55, up from $1.00 a week ago.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm
    Prices up in Rotterdam with August 10 earliest for delivery.
  • 'Indispensable' for credit risk managers 'to be up to speed'
    Leading credit risk analyst says need for bunker suppliers to manage risk 'remains acute'.
  • First of two green bulkers delivered
    Ship meets EC directives on port SOX emissions.
  • Carbon emissions from container lines 'falling'
    Average CO2 emissions for major shipping lanes 'down by nearly 6%'.
  • Curoil appoints new managing director
    Lasten wants to 'increase the frequency of contact' with clients and business partners.
  • Bunker prices climb at Asian port hubs
    Supplies of bunker fuels at key Asian ports largely fine on Tuesday.
  • Liner company renews bunker surcharge
    General increase joins bunker surcharges on several routes.
  • New bunker tanker for CEPSA Panama
    Ability to carry up to four different products provides 'great versatility in everyday operations'.
  • O.W. Bunker expands US operation
    'Critical time' for shipping industry with implementation of North American ECA, says US branch manager.
  • IOCL expands product offering at Chennai
    The refiner is now offering bonded 380 cSt bunker fuel at the port.
  • Singapore-listed firm doubles quarterly profits
    Marco Polo Marine notes 'strong start' for its bunkering joint venture with Marine Tankers Holdings.
  • WFS signs acquisition agreement
    Acquisition will further expand its presence in the branded wholesale market, says CEO Michael Kasbar.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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.
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 those 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%
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
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
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.
Catania
Di Sarcina: We will immediately begin all the planned actions.
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
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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
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
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
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
PORTS
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by 3.4%
SHIPPING
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
PORTS
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
NEWS
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
PORTS
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
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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
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%)
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
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%)
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
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
PORTS
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
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
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
LOGISTICS
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
SHIPPING
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
CRUISES
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
PORTS
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
INDUSTRY
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
SHIPPING
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
PORTS
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
CRUISES
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
SHIPPING
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
PORTS
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
PORTS
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
PORTS
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
COMPANIES
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
PORTS
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
PORTS
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
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
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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