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April 1, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL vessel is the first to call on Pusan Newport terminal
    The Pusan Newport International Terminal (PNIT) in South Korea has started commercial operations with the call of its first vessel, APL Spinel.
  • Mitsui OSK net at 10b yen on better economy
    Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd, operator of the world's largest merchant fleet, said that profit was double its forecast, citing an improvement in the global economy. The shares gained the most in more than three weeks.
  • New rule cuts ship pollution around US, Canada
    A United Nations agency that regulates the international shipping industry adopted a plan last week to dramatically reduce air pollution from ships that sail within 200 nautical miles of the US and Canadian coasts.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shenzhen freight volume up 21.6 pc in first two months
  • Shandong's Longkou port January-February volume doubles
  • Maersk to issue refunds for on-time cargo, fines for no-shows
  • WTO forecasts 9.5pc growth in world trade this year
  • China to invest US$8.7 billion in Bangladesh ports
  • Russia's TransContainer tests containers for grain movement
  • Singapore finalises plan to cut maritime injuries
  • Puget Sound port chiefs outline plan to increase US exports
  • Hong Kong No 2, in cargo, Beijing trumps O'Hare in passengers
  • New Guangzhou-Kaohsiung service launched
  • Nippon Cargo to use Envirotainers for pharmaceuticals

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Angel Maritime & WSA Lines International announce strategic alliance in India
  • Seatrade institutes special seafarer award
  • PM graces Maritime Week meet
  • INTTRA on expansion mode in Asia
  • Marauding pirates handled with kid gloves, fed & warned off!
  • MISC launches EIS service
  • Welgrow Line/Clarion Logistics opens branch in Ludhiana
  • New growth centres in Asia, LatAm, Africa & Oceania seen presenting immense market possibilities
  • Crude oil imports maintain flow
  • Japan signs pact to provide more credit to 6 infra projects
  • MMTC invites bids to import pulses
  • Captive berths for private companies on MoS' radar
  • KPT stall proves to be major draw at Cargo shop expo
  • Pranab, Mukul Roy attend meet on issues facing Kolkata Port & Haldia Dock
  • Service tax on rail freight deferred by 3 months
  • Fieo seeks fixed exchange rate for better competitiveness
  • More time to buy back FCCBs
  • Garment export industry sees bleak days ahead
  • 23 FDI proposals cleared
  • Meet on Letter of Credit on Sat.
  • WTO projects 9.5 pc growth in world trade this year

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 30, 2010
  • Maersk Line adds direct South Vietnam call with largest vessel to date
    Maersk Line will adjust its Trans-Pacific 6 service (TP6) to add a direct, all-water call from South Vietnam to the US west coast. The direct TP6 call will make Maersk Line th...
  • Rickmers Maritime Trust: Auditor doubts ability to meet more than USD 1 billion in commitments, liabilities
    An independent auditor expressed significant doubt over whether Rickmers Maritime Trust can continue. The Singapore-based charter containership owner's share price plunged by over ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel manages national distribution for Continental Tyres in Thailand
    Kuehne + Nagel Thailand has concluded a new contract with Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co Ltd, underlining its capabilities in providing integrated logistics services tailored to t...
  • Pacorini to expand presence in Rotterdam
    Pacorini, a stevedoring and warehousing company based in Italy that opened a branch in Rotterdam (Netherlands) in 2005, plans to expand its premises in the...
  • Poste Italiane boosts turnover and profits in 2009
    The Italian mail service provider Poste Italiane, which is traded on the stock exchange, did well last year. Sales rose by 12.6%, from EUR 17.9 billion to EUR 20.1 billion. The net...
  • Lagermax AED has third branch office in Romania
    Die Lagermax AED Romania SRL, a subsidiary of the Salzburg-based Austrian forwarder Lagermax, recently expanded its network in Romania. A third branch office was opened in Sat...
  • APMT introduces standardization of terminal construction and equipment
    "Customers are looking for simplified, reliable and cost-effective service to compete in the market. Our terminal design, development and procurement must reflect this," ...
  • Serbia to lure investors for national carrier
    The Serbian government is looking at ways to make the country's money-losing flag carrier Jat Airways more attractive to investors, according to prime minister Mirko Cvet...
  • Kuban Airlines to launch first link between Krasnodar and Kiev
    Kuban Airlines, based in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar, plans to start twice weekly flights between Krasnodar and Kiev (Ukraine) - the first such link between the two...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Administration to open up new areas for offshore drilling
  • Foss attains environmental mlestone

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Port of Everett panel selects Hale Architects for Collins review
  • Northcoast Yachts launches new vessel at Port of Tacoma
  • Carriers plan to offer new East Africa service
  • Trade between NAFTA partners jumps during month of January
  • President Obama taps Sanchez as new Commerce Under Secretary

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Norwegian owners angered over government tax loophole
    Despite Supreme Court decision, Norwegian government still threatening to make owners pay back-tax
  • AdF rebukes French court over Erika judgement
    Owners' body expresses 'consternation' at court's decision to base judgement on 1983 French anti-pollution legislation rather than the...
  • Speculation mounts over CMA CGM Qatar loan link
    Qatar Investment Authority said to be offering French container shipping group $1bn 'super-senior' debt
  • EU Navfor optimistic over prison terms for pirates
    Seventy-seven pirates have been sent for prosecution by European Union Navfor forces since December 2008
  • Italian bank joins queue for Mariano Lauro cash
    Claims $10m outstanding on mortgage

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Will Erika ruling stretch?
    IT REMAINED unclear today whether yesterday's French ruling in the Erika oil spill would mean wider environmental damage awards
  • Ultrapetrol slips but widens scope
    MIXED-fleet operator Ultrapetrol suffered across-the-board losses in its latest quarter, yet it has entered another sector: container ships
  • Seafarers jumped to safety
    DRAMATIC details emerged today on how five seafarers jumped from the reefer ship Kea as the vessel sank ' and three were rescued from the storm waves
  • Maersk plans to exit Algeciras
    MAERSK Line plans in May to move its operations from Algeciras to Tangiers-Med in Morocco, Anders Kjeldsen, managing director of APM Terminals, told Fairplay today
  • Norden profits plummet
    DENMARK'S bulker and tanker operator Norden said today its profits plummeted by more than two-thirds in 2009

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Spike in Truck Demand Forecast for 2011
  • West Coast Ports Emphasize Competitive Edge
  • ABX Strikes New DHL Deal
  • FRA to Grant $115 Million for Rail Construction
  • Congress Sets Harbor Trucking Hearing
  • Kerry Logistics Opens Central Vietnam Hub
  • Factory Orders Gain Slightly in February
  • DOT Stimulus Payouts Hit $10 Billion
  • Trucker Knight Eyes Major Acquisition
  • DOT Proposes Rule Banning Truck Driver Texting
  • UK Rail Strike Threatens Container Shipments
  • Stevedore HHLA Profit Slumps 55 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Maersk Line to trial no show fees
  • DB Schenker's 2009 struggle
  • CN Rail goes green

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • TBS lands loan waivers
    Joseph Royce-led bulker outfit TBS International bags 30-day waiver extensions on loan covenants.
  • Fifty-two headed to breakers
    Marad sets ambitious timeline for removal of the Suisun Bay "ghost fleet" from California's coast.
  • Tidewater bags AHTS
    NYSE-listed offshore giant splashes $9m on anchor handler destined for the West Coast of Africa.
  • Ofer loses $8m claim
    Bank gets to keep windfall tax profit on leased capesize bulker that soared in value.
  • Deadly Tornado strikes FCP
    Port operations freeze following freak storm that rocked the Freeport Container Port in the Bahamas.
  • Ultrapetrol bags boxship
    Felipe Menendez-led shipping outfit eyes position in South American containership sector.
  • Houston court hunts Hanjin
    Port pleads with judge to seize Greek bulker involved in alleged incident with South Korean shipping giant.
  • Alexander heads the charge
    Crude Carriers first VLCC newbuilding Alexander the Great fixed to Shell on run out of the Persian Gulf.
  • SSI chief faces jail
    Judge warns he may imprison marine separator company chief over technical drawing cover up.
  • Korean tanker under attack
    Hijacking attempt on South Korean ship DL Cosmos said to be "ongoing" off Somalia.
  • Scorpio hit by debut drop
    Italian tanker owner follows the lead of Baltic Trading and Crude Carriers as share dips in wake of stunted IPO.
  • Saaremaa selling veteran ferries
    Estonian owner finds buyer for one vessel, but has five more up for grabs as newbuildings arrive.
  • All over bar the waiting
    "Rollercoaster" corruption trial ends in London with sale-and-leaseback deals getting a final onceover.
  • Lindo to chop back again
    AP Moller-Maersk ready to make another 400 workers redundant as it winds down shipyard.
  • Iron awe as swaps surge
    Iron ore derivatives trade booming after shift from annual pricing.
  • Taigeta in 'bad situation'
    Latvian owner's tug yet to arrive as wind-lashed ship runs out of fuel and stalls off UK.
  • Seven catch scrapping wave
    String of Bulgarian boxships and tankers set for demolition in the sub-continent as demo prices surge.
  • OSVs resume black box search
    Norwegian and US offshore vessels looking for wreckage of Air France plane that crashed into Atlantic.
  • Two missing as reefer sinks
    Spanish and Portuguese rescue teams save 22 crew after Kea goes down off Galicia.
  • Fears for North Korean ship
    "Ongoing incident" of piracy involving North Korean vessel off Kenya as UAE tanker evades seizure.
  • Hanjin revives boxship order
    Korean shipbuilder reinstates vessel a month after scrapping contract as owner resumes payments.
  • Ultrapetrol cape sale off?
    Nasdaq-listed owner warns Princess Marisol deal may fall through on payment or delivery terms.
  • China Merchants suffers fall
    Chinese ports giant watches 2009 profit and container volumes both drop 13%.
  • Derecktor sued over ferries
    US shipyard faces legal action from Alaska relating to "defective" engines on Fairweather and Chenega.
  • Recession hits HHLA hard
    Hamburger Hafen, operator of Germany's flagship container port, sees full year profits down 59%.
  • Ultrapetrol sinks to loss
    Capesize write-down and record South American drought send Felipe Menendez-led owner into the red.
  • Yang Ming posts huge loss
    Taiwan-listed carrier sinks almost $500m into the red in 2009.
  • Japanese back Brazil gig
    MOL and trading houses Mitsui &Co and Mitsubishi join Modec to invest in Petrobras FPSO.
  • RCL plans big cash call
    Intra-Asian player Regional Container Lines looks to bolster balance sheet with 4:1 rights issue.
  • Melbourne sees trade surge
    Australian east coast port says trade volumes have finally returned to pre-crisis levels.
  • MOL gears up for growth
    Japanese owner reveals three-year plan to boost profit and fleet by 2013.
  • BWO teams with Mitsubishi
    Norwegian offshore player has joined forces with Japanese shipbuilder on LNG FPSO projects.
  • Profits up at SapuraCrest
    Rohaizad Darus-led offshore contract, in which John Fredriksen has a stake, defies the downturn.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • MOL doubles profit estimate
  • Asian lines lead capacity cull
  • U.S. warns of increased piracy risk
  • DHL, BA Cargo to cooperate on cargo security
  • Household hires held up Bersin confirmation
  • Steel imports down, but slabs up
  • Freight forwarders merge
  • BDP files complaint against NVO

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Holy House reefer sank ' two missing
    The reefer Kea, built in 1982 and operated by Stockholm-based Holy House, sank at around 2 pm on Tuesday about 200 nautical miles northwest of Cape Villano, Galicia. Two

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 31, 2010
  • Firm prices in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    While South Europe weakens.
  • Few surprises in US inventory data
    Oil prices driven higher by weakening US dollar, ease after DOE report.
  • Mid-week prices soft in Middle East
    Weak bunker demand in Durban.
  • Baltic ports say ECA regulations are 'unacceptable'
    Organisation urges regulating bodies to consider the competitive disadvantages and a modal back shift.
  • Ship runs out of fuel in rough seas
    UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency says ship's agents are 'very aware of our displeasure'.
  • H2S limit and test method criticised
    Viswa Lab points to shortcomings of proposed method for detecting H2S in bunker fuel in revised ISO 8217.
  • GAC and Gazprom LNG sign multi-service agreement
    Deal covers range of services including bunker fuels.
  • NZ companies can use Shell name for three years
    New Zealand's refinery expects little change on back of Shell's sale of downstream assets.
  • Little movement in prices
    380 cSt in both Singapore and Hong Kong remained steady on Wednesday.
  • Japan to see lower bunker supplies in April
    Refineries cutting crude runs, and bunker production, traders say.
  • Chandrans step down as Chemoil directors
    The move comes after the Chandran family sold off its majority shares in Chemoil to Glencore.

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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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