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June 23, 2008
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index falls on less China iron ore imports
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, had its first decline in three days on reduced demand for iron ore in China, the world's largest buyer of the material.
  • Britain to study major rail network expansion
    Britain will consider building five new main rail lines in a strategic review that could lead to the biggest railway expansion in more than a century to try to cope with booming demand, Network Rail said on Saturday.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hamburg Sud offers new Asia, India, Pakistan service
  • Eurogate enters into cooperation agreement with Shenzhen's SCT
  • HK's May up 1.6pc to 2.1 million TEU year on year, Singapore up 12.3pc to June 1
  • Panama forecasts 10pc box throughput growth in 2009
  • Growing Brazilian box availability prompts sugar exports by container
  • CMA CGM installs BASSnet Fleet Management Systems
  • Liepaja Port to build two container terminals by 2017
  • Qantas drops loss-making flights, withdraws old planes to meet fuel crisis
  • IATA announces top international air cargo carrier rankings
  • MASkargo sees fuel, business climate flattening China revenue this year
  • Air T sees record profit rise of 37pc in fiscal 2008

Exim Indiaweb site
  • 50 pc DA merged with SCI employees' basic pay
  • GE Shipping draws up Rs 3,000-cr. fleet expansion plan
  • Essar Shipping's Q4 net skyrockets by 190 pc!
  • Space crunch to keep bulk shipping freight rates high till 2012
  • MMTC floats tender for 18,000 t. of palmolein import
  • SEAI against duty-free imports from Lanka
  • Pulses export ban may be relaxed
  • Textile markets in US, Europe shrinking
  • China's port plans ring India
  • Delhi-Mumbai rail freight corridor via Rajasthan reopens
  • Rlys to set up global management institute
  • Hind Terminals to operate CWC's CFS at Mundra
  • NOL joins hands with CII in major community initiative in TN

Maritime Global Netweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Star Shipping splits
  • "Cautious optimism" at American Club
  • Denholm launches specialist cable arm
  • Canada's ATBA protects whales

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • Death toll in ferry tragedy could top 800

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • New wind cargo equipment heading through Port of Longview
  • US rail freight traffic on negative side during week
  • Coast Guard Commander retiring from Air Station Port Angeles
  • Repair work forces changes at Chittenden Locks in Ballard
  • CShara Aranoff named chairman of International Trade Commission

Lloyd's Listweb site
  • Arroyo orders Coast Guard review after ferry capsized
    PHILIPPINES president Gloria Arroyo has ordered a review of Coast Guard procedures.
  • Singapore launches shipyard safety crackdown
    SINGAPORE have launched a crackdown on shipyard safety after two fatal accidents.

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Zim boxship fire extinguished
    THE engine-room fire aboard the Zim containership India Lotus has been extinguished with no injuries, but the vessel is dead in the water 1,300km south of Dutch Harbor, Alaska
  • Force Majeure follows Bonga attack
    SHELL has declared Force Majeure on deliveries from Bonga, offshore Nigeria, for the rest of June and July, after the militant attack yesterday in which at least three workers were injured
  • Daehan completes first ship
    DAEHAN Shipbuilding in South Korea has completed its first ship at its Haenam premises
  • Australian bill ups compensation
    THE AUSTRALIAN government has introduced legislation into parliament that will increase the maximum amount of financial compensation available in the event of a major oil spill
  • Shipping share volatility mystery
    THE price movements of shipping stocks appear to be uncorrelated with the underlying markets and company strategies, said speakers at the Marine Money conference.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • $80M to expand Charleston capacity
    Biggest share of capital spending planned by South Carolina State Ports Authority in fiscal 2009 aims to boost capacity at Charleston.
  • McCain stumps for NAFTA
  • FMC progress praised
  • German rival Hamburg Sud won't bid for Hapag-Lloyd
  • Houston port board to vote on Bayport expansion
  • Ports join TWIC sign-ups
  • New cranes for Jaxport
  • FMC to meet June 25
  • Highway fund rescue urged
  • Canada ports funding boost
  • NYK axes Panama units

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 22, 2008
  • Is the US 100% scanning law dead in the water?
    As US presidential candidates, Democrat, Barack Obama and Republican, John McCain get ready to slug it out in a four-month contest to become the most powerful human being on the planet, the issue of national security will be extensively debated. But do either of the senators have the vision to suggest a review of the unworkable 100% scanning law?
  • Thamesport re-brands
  • Scrutiny for Adelaide DP World deal
  • MISC sets up own NZ agency
  • 100 up for Portonave

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Zim fire out
    Crew reports engineroom blaze on Ofer containership brought under control with no injuries or serious damage.
  • STX goes for Aker
    Koreans ready mandatory offer for European yard group less than two weeks after ruling out move for more stock.
  • Maltese cross
    Bidders line up for island's shipyards that are facing subsidy cut-off by end of year.
  • Hands off, Solstad
    Brotherly love prevails as Age Remoy (pictured) finds friendly buyer in the shape of his brother, Stig.
  • Not many takers
    Norwegian shipbuilder Bergen Group's share offer shifts only 8.5% of stock.
  • It's quotes time
    Someone's sowing the seeds for the crew of tomorrow and the ITF is up to its old tricks.
  • Zim ship burns
    Israeli line's boxship India Lotus alerts USCG to fire onboard with Maersk vessel en route to help.
  • Awilco jacked up
    Takeover talk fuels surge in Norwegian rig owner's stock.
  • Ships for sale
    US-listed Arlington confirms eight tankers up for grabs after denying market rumours earlier this week.
  • Sun sets on Jens
    Norwegian owner sells out of shuttle tanker player Knutsen to devote energy to solar power venture.
  • Clipper hits out
    Guilty plea in Clipper Trojan pollution case leads to $4.75m fine as Clipper attacks crewing agent.
  • Star splits
    Spat over future direction forces Westfal-Larsen and Grieg to head in separate directions.
  • Titanic2.0
    Plans to build a scaled-down replica of iconic liner in Belfast, but no word yet on an iceberg.
  • Prosafe sells out
    Prosafe Production exits Teekay Petrojarl with sale 30% of stake to Teekay's TPO Investments.
  • Bjorn backs sale
    Prosafe Production CEO Bjorn Henriksen says $55m book loss is down to accounting issue.
  • Essar on roll
    Tankers and bulkers boost Indian owner's result in year to 31 March.
  • American progress
    New York based P&I club claims business is looking positive as it rings up $2.4m surplus.
  • Denholm spreads
    UK shipowner and manager eyes renewable energy move after setting up offshore unit.
  • Vinashin upgrades
    Vietnamese state giant readies $60m to turn Hon Gai into international ro-ro port.
  • Eidesvik ups stake
    NOK 1bn ($193m) charter allows Jan Fredrik Meling-led offshore owner to buy Ulstein Group's interest in newbuilding.
  • Zim says 'Si'
    Israeli liner owner snaps up remaining 40% in Spanish terminal which DP bought into this week.
  • Output falling
    Disappointment for tanker owners as analyst predicts Opec will load 230,000 bpd less in four weeks to 5 July.
  • Chinese feast
    AP Moller fires $1bn into China with ports and infrastructure top of the hit list.
  • Death at Bender
    US yard worker killed after becoming trapped by large sheet of metal.
  • CSC settles
    Strike at Keppel Fels' Azerbaijan shipyard wins workers 6% pay hike.
  • Solstad set for hit
    Oslo-listed offshore owner set for "significant loss" from MPU cost overruns.
  • Danes in at ISP
    Denmark's Clipper Group has bought half of Miami-based passenger ship manager.
  • Exports rise
    Weak US dollar helps drive up outbound container volumes at Long Beach.
  • Capital idea
    Say goodbye to Thamesport (London) and hello to London Thamesport.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Congress urged to review shipping regulation
  • Report: Hapag-Lloyd forecasts big boost in earnings
  • Maersk adjusts Europe/Morocco service
  • FedEx stumbles to $241 million 4th quarter loss
  • ATA warns Congress on impacts of greenhouse gas policy
  • UP cancels embargoes
  • Companies will make rail cars in India
  • Senate committee adds money for DHS budget
  • U.S. provides nearly $1 million to WTO technical assistance fund
  • U.S., Greece discuss trade
  • South Carolina budgets $80 million for port expansion

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 20, 2008
  • Future of some marine research unstable
    Fierce fuel prices put a stop to even more scientific research trips.
  • Chemoil gains software subsidiary
    Latest share purchase in Calsoft lifts stake above 50%.
  • Study helps measure ship-generated emissions
    New formula shows that larger vessels travelling at slower speeds are the least polluting.
  • Carnival: Fuel prices to hit 08 earnings
    Cruise line seeing Q2 fuel costs up 59% and expecting more bottom-line impact later in the year.
  • 'Only IMO' should deal with ship emissions
    Industry leaders say post-Kyoto deal and regional regulations are not suited to control shipping's CO2 output.
  • WFS: 'Acquisition talks' break-down
    Report says moves by WFS to acquire tanker brokerage have fallen through.
  • Global bunker market report
  • Shipping emissions focus of new concern
    EU report says CO2 emissions from shipping and aviation causing 'particular concern'.
  • Rotterdam barge market very quiet
  • Singapore prices fall from record high
    Bunker prices drop following crude oil prices, traders say.
  • 'Sock on a stack' cuts 95% of emissions
    New emissions control system billed as 'cost effective' alternative to cold-ironing.
  • Bunker firm opens Singapore office
  • Shipyards must 'play their part' in fuel efficiency drive
    Leading shipping executive says yards currently charge more for environmentally friendly designs.
  • Aegean welcomes new CFO
    Spyros Gianniotis steps in as Nakhleh leaves to 'pursue other interests'.
  • Preparatory work completed at Malaysian bunker hub
    Multi-purpose complex will support the construction of the country's landmark bunker project.
  • Hong Kong mulls cleaner fuel for ferries
    Talks are underway for ferry operators to try switching to using ultra-low sulphur diesel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
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MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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