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May 18, 2009
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index extends gain for 11th week
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, advanced, extending its longest winning streak in three months amid record imports of iron ore into China.
  • Poland selling Szczecin shipyard to save jobs
    Poland said last Saturday that it will sell its state-owned Szczecin shipyard, one of the birthplaces of the Solidarity trade union which helped topple communism, to United International Trust.
  • Shipping carbon dioxide seen as big growth area
    Shipping groups are looking into providing vessels capable of transporting carbon dioxide to offshore disposal sites as part of the European Union's push to curb greenhouse gas emissions, ship industry officials say.

Sched Netweb site
  • MISC to quit Grand Alliance, abandons Asia-Europe for intra-Asia
  • Less than US$1,000 moves an FEU from Hong Kong to LA
  • IMO adopts United Nations scrap yard convention in Hong Kong
  • MOL to launch Vietnam-US west coast service
  • OOCL, Yang Ming to upgrade China Pakistan Express (CPX)
  • HK down 20.2pc to 1.6 million TEU in April, Singapore off 17.7pc
  • Kuehne + Nagel partners with Audi Volkswagen in Korea
  • Cargo-Partners put green accent on Singapore opening
  • DHL invests US$12.9 million in fashion distribution centre
  • Orion Marine wins US$16 million Caribbean container terminal deal
  • China Eastern Air Holding given US$293 million more in state aid
  • China aviation makes US$260.8 million quarterly profit
  • St Louis to meet Chinese delegation to push air cargo hub
  • Aeroflot to codeshare with Mongolian Airlines

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Rickmers-Linie wins AFSCA for Best Shipping Line in project cargo class
  • Odyssey of the Box-8 months later
  • YML, OOCL upgrade CPX service with Nhava Sheva call
  • Duty-free sugar imports may be continued till Oct.
  • With mountain of stocks, new govt may liberalise rice exports
  • Chinese ore buyers turn to India for supplies again
  • MoS & Port Chairmen emphasise Tribunal's Award cannot be challenged
  • Meka-Amma JV secures 4-yr contract to dredge Cochin Shipyard waters
  • CWC looks back with pride at ICD-Dashrath's 9 yrs' progress report
  • Emirates SkyCargo carries UN relief to Swat & Colombo
  • Major tax cuts in June Budget ruled out
  • Contraband products conference on May 22
  • UPA set to form government

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Graveleau to assume Dachser name
    Ten years after their merger, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, and its French subsidiary, Graveleau, have grown together to become a single organic entity...
  • TNT Express open new hub in Milano
    Netherlands-based postal and CEP operator TNT has invested EUR 12 million in a new 40,000 sqm mega hub at Milan's Linate city airport (Italy). The facility is located directly besi...
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens logistics centre for Audi/Volkswagen in Korea
    The German car manufacturer Audi Volkswagen recently entered into a strategic partnership with the forwarding and logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel for its warehouse management and pa...

Maritime Global Netweb site
  • Piracy "insider" claims dismissed
  • MOL launches Vietnam ' US West Coast service
  • Anglo-Dutch seafarers' union formed
  • Nordic American raises $130m

Marine Logweb site
MAY 16, 2009
  • Webb makes progress on Navy ship repair funding
  • Marinette teams with Boeing for Navy hovercraft program

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Portland Port Commission Oks PDX deicing project pact
  • Port of Camas/Washougal plans industrial park open house
  • Mitsui plans new service calling Vietnam, US West Coast
  • Public invited to attend Port of Olympia open house
  • US rail freight traffic drops during month of April

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Pacific box lines concede double-digit rate cuts
    RATE reductions for transpacific eastbound cargo "quite substantial", says Maersk Line chief Eivind Kolding.
  • Pacific box lines turn to new bunker formula
  • Teekay Tankers bullish on dividend payments
    COMPANY buoyed by healthy level of forward employment for its aframax and suezmax vessels.
  • DryShips secures loan covenant waivers
    COMPANY inks deal HSH Nordbank on a $654m facility covering 23 dry bulk vessels.

Fairplayweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Maersk in major rejig
    MAERSK is making significant organisational changes in Europe and North America, according to letters to business partners obtained by Fairplay
  • Pirate networks are local, says IMB
    THE IMB has dismissed reports that pirates are allegedly making use of international contacts
  • Pan Ocean plunges
    STX PAN Ocean has suffered losses as a sharp fall in drybulk freight rates cut into turnover and income
  • Teekay spin-offs finally report
    TEEKAY'S three public spin-offs ' Teekay Tankers, Teekay LNG and Teekay Offshore ' released 2008 results this morning, three months later than they filed annual results last year
  • DryShips scores another waiver
    DRYSHIPS has obtained yet another loan covenant waiver today, as short-term debt pressures on the George Economou-led company alleviate
  • Hopes rise on delivery slippage
    LAZARD analyst Urs Dur is heartened by heavy slippage in the drybulk sector orderbook, but cautioned that "we are not out of the woods yet"
  • EU slams 'crazy' box route
    EU LEGISLATORS have slammed the time it takes to transport containerised cargo via East-West trade routes

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • UPS Looking at Bailout Impact
  • Columbia River to Get $27M in Recovery Funding
  • LA, Long Beach Imports Plunge 21.5 Percent
  • Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls Below $1,000
  • Industrial Output Falls 0.5 Percent
  • Wall Street Questions YRC Bailout Plea
  • DOT Unveils $1.5B in Infrastructure Grants
  • Hamburg Stevedore Volume, Profit Plunge
  • U.S., South Korea Discuss Bilateral Trade Pact
  • MOL Plans Vietnam-U.S. Loop in June
  • Senate Bill Seeks Remedy for Taxes on Exports
  • WTO Confirms Judgment Against U.S.
  • Malaysia's MISC to Quit Grand Alliance
  • Norfolk Southern Chief Reassures Shareholders
  • Yang Ming, OOCL to Upgrade China-Pakistan
  • Fitch Downgrades VPA Revenue Bonds
  • Singapore's Box Throughput Dropped in April
  • Knock on Wood: Lower Freight Rates
  • YRC Seeks $1 Billion Federal Bailout

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Ocean carriers cast adrift in sea of red ink
    Since Lehmann Bros' collapse in September 2008 triggered the world's second and more vicious strain of credit crunch virus, we have become almost immune to bank and corporate losses stretching to infinite zeros. While most mega-banks and many corporates have been bailed-out by governments, international shipping has been left to sink-or-swim in the economic storm and unfortunately the losses are not stacked in monopoly money: they are for real.
  • Finnlines go for more Baltic services
  • Wal-Mart name Horizon, 'Jones Act' carrier of the year
  • Spain/northern Europe reefer project started
  • NWA to start direct Vietnam/WCNA services
  • OOCL's green initiatives highlighted in new guide

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • More losses
    Teekay LNG Partners and Teekay Tankers both post fourth-quarter losses, as LNG carrier newbuildings prepare to change hands.
  • Byzantine buys
    Greek bulker owner emerges as apparent buyer of a newbuilding at IHI.
  • Master found dead
    Brazilian authorities investigate after the body of the Ukrainian master of a cargoship is found in his cabin.
  • TTA profits plunge
    Singapore-listed Thoresen Thai Agencies sees consolidated profits plunge by 95% as the company remains concerned about the bulker trade.
  • Dojima ship sold
    Panamax bulker Halo Olympus fetches $21m from unnamed Chinese buyers.
  • $3bn buyback
    US-listed rig and drillship owner Transocean to pump as much as $3.17bn into repurchasing shares.
  • DryShips reprieve
    George Economou's DryShips gets waiver on debt of $654m, its third let-off of the year
  • Growth view dips
    New York analyst cuts 2009 bulker fleet growth prediction but says forecast through 2012 sees only slight improvement.
  • Wider losses
    Non-cash charges push Teekay Offshore Partners $50.7m into the red in the fourth quarter, but CEO "excited" about potential acquisitions.
  • It's quotes time
    For once Tor Olav Troim's aim is off target and a rich Greek will be on the loose post summer.
  • Dry bulk fantasy?
    Awakening of bulker market from winter of discontent not just a myth, says STX Pan Ocean.
  • BLT net sliced
    Higher costs and lower income see Indonesian owner's bottom line fall by one fifth in first quarter.
  • STX at a loss
    Dive in dry-bulk market and poor volumes elsewhere leave red ink on STX Pan Ocean's first quarter.
  • MISC quits GA
    Severe impact on liner industry from global downturn sees Malaysian owner wave goodbye to Grand Alliance.
  • HHI short
    Korean shipbuilder's bid for trader and yard owner Hyundai Corp rejected as too low.
  • Persistent pirates
    Attacks on ships so far in 2009 have now passed the number seen in the whole of last year, but success rate is falling, IMB says.
  • Broker King dies
    Gibson's dry-cargo chief Malcolm King has died following year-long battle with cancer.
  • FBMA axes 40%
    Philippines ferry builder to lay off 79 workers as new orders prove difficult to land.
  • Outside influence
    Scan Geophysical books blockbuster first quarter but its future will be determined by others.
  • NAT will do nicely
    Follow-on offering generates $130m for Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker Shipping as underwriters snap up stock worth $7.2m.
  • Human right?
    Scottish owner CalMac could breach European law if it does not start Sunday service to strictly Christian island of Lewis.
  • A new hope
    Shipbuilding set to continue at Gdynia shipyard in Poland after government announces sale to UIT.
  • Icy grounding
    Russian cargoship refloated after being pushed aground by ice and wind.
  • HMM turns red
    Bad start in tough first quarter markets for Korean owner as it posts big loss.
  • Hanjin revs up
    Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy posts huge hike in first-quarter profit as revenues soar.
  • Edging up
    Japanese bulker owner made more cash in 12 months to 31 March, but earnings will dwindle this year.
  • More for Meiji
    Japanese tanker and bulker player still pushing up profit despite slump.
  • Bergen better
    Pal Engebretsen-led offshore group sees first quarter figures buoyed by improved shipbuilding results.
  • Laser pest
    Man admits temporarily blinding New Zealand ferry crew by aiming light beam at Interisland ship.
  • Sasebo up for now
    Japanese builder posted strong annual profit and revenues but braces for weaker year ahead.
  • Namura suffers
    Japanese shipbuilder sees annual profit slump despite sales hike but eyes recovery this year.
  • Down not out
    Japanese yard Sanoyas forecasts decent profit this year after slumping to loss in 12 months to 31 March.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • MOL joins APL with direct Vietnam service
  • Fredriksen's TUI ambitions rebuffed
  • Bruner named vice chairman of Maersk Inc.
  • American Airlines begins Madrid service
  • Alaska Airlines to add Houston, Atlanta flights
  • Jettainer, Swiss WorldCargo extend partnership
  • DOT embraces need for intermodal freight policy
  • ATA seeks improved hazmat regulations
  • Green shoots? Analyst sees "red roots"
  • Children's products label delay request not granted
  • Senate praised for $700 million in emergency food aid
  • Soybean shippers see U.S. aquaculture research funds
  • Southern California ports' cargo slump continues

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Swedish naval forces in Gulf of Aden
    The Swedish marine today inaugurated its mission in the Gulf of Aden. The Swedish naval force, including two corvettes and one supply vessel, will contribute to the protection of vessels
  • New chairman of Danish Shipowners' Association
    The Danish Shipowners' Association (Danmarks Rederiforening) elected a new chairman at its annual general meeting yesterday. The new chairman is Lars Vang Christensen, CEO of Herning Shipping. He replaces Torben
  • Three DFDS ro-ros to be rebuilt
    DFDS Group has signed a contract with Motorenwerke in Bremerhaven to lengthen three so-called Flower class ro-ros. The first ship vessel be the Tor Ficaria, which will arrive
  • German coasters back in service
    A quartet of German-owned coasters, which had been laid up in the Port of Svendborg, Denmark, have left their lay-up berths to resume service. The four Strahlman-owned
  • Orders at Chinese yards fell 95 per cent
    Orders placed at Chinese yards fell 95 per cent during the first four months of 2009, according to Bloomberg, quoting the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information. Orders from January
  • Maersk Line abandons Göteborg
    Last year, Maersk Line merged several of its business areas and set up a regional office for the whole of Northern Europe with the head office in Göteborg ' now, the
  • Wärtsilä cuts hundreds of jobs
    Wärtsilä is adjusting its Ship Power business to reflect the current market situation by reducing the number of jobs by 400 to 450 persons, of which approximately 80 are in
  • Containerships back to Finland
    Eimskip will sell its shares in Helsinki-based Containerships Ltd Oy to the minority owner Container Finance Ltd Oy. The transaction is a part of the financial restructuring of Eimskip
  • Sweden criticised by NGO
    The NGO platform on shipbreaking accuses the Swedish government of accepting toxic shipbreaking on the beaches of poor countries by giving the green light to the IMO convention on shipbreaking
  • Finnlines to open passenger service to Poland
    Finnlines will start up a service between Helsinki and Gdynia with ro-pax vessels in the Finnstar class. Finnlines recently transferred two of these vessels from Nord' Link's service between

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 15, 2009
  • Prices flat to soft in key ports as week ends
    Demand healthy as bunkers fall back from early-week highs.
  • Olympic Tug & Barge Company fined
    Washington State Department of Ecology urges owners to check their vessels.
  • Calls for dual-tug escort for double-hull tankers
    Senators say the 'existing safety system must not be compromised'.
  • Prices end week steady in the North
    Meanwhile in South Europe, bunker prices in some ports were dropping by double digits.
  • Export duty to rise in June
    Russian fuel oil tariff to go up by nearly 10%.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks fall again
    Stocks of gas oil, meanwhile, are at record high.
  • Weak Q1 sees Aegean shares slip
    Analyst describes falling share price as an 'excellent buying opportunity'.
  • Bunker prices mixed
    Singapore bunker prices rebounding Friday.
  • Smaller players could be 'squeezed'
    An 'avalanche' of business failures could be building as global economy falters.
  • Indian refiner sells cargo to BP
    380 cst cargoes slated for June lifting sold at discount.
  • JTC delays Singapore rock cavern project
    Tender for operator of underground oil storage facility called off.

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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
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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
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
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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