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May 12, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • BP oil spill may raise crude shipping costs
    The BP plc oil spill spreading in the Gulf of Mexico may raise the cost of shipping crude oil to the US and trigger new tanker rules, the head of the biggest US oil-tanker owner said.
  • America fights a big, mighty enemy at sea
    Black Hawk helicopters peppered Louisiana's barrier islands with one-tonne sacks of sand on Monday to bolster the state's crucial wetlands against an epic oil spill, four million gallons and growing, in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Increasing pressure on shipping to go green
    SHIPOWNERS could be excused for wanting to focus on issues such as ensuring their businesses emerge intact from the recession - and seeing environmental pressures as something that can be put off until better times.
  • Vessel, shipyard in joint launch
  • Port, rail workers go on strike in South Africa

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk-CMA CGM to start Asia-Europe mega-ship service in June
  • CSAV starts America Express Service from China-Caribbean May 16
  • Hanjin's quarterly operating earnings restores profitability
  • Backhaul boosts quarterly 87pc rise in Prince Rupert TEU surge
  • New DB Schenker terminal in Sofia commences operations
  • DHL partner with eco-pavilion at Shanghai 2010 Expo
  • China's first e-freight shipment passes cross-strait test flight
  • HK's No 2 ground handler AAT posts 65pc growth in April
  • Volcanic cloud continues to menace air freight fortunes
  • Shenzhen Airlines starts Harbin, Dalian, Xian service
  • Hanna's HNA air group buys into another ground express company

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargosol ventures overseas with a step in Dubai
  • Somali pirates hijack chemical tanker
  • Great Offshore on look-out for foreign partner
  • WSA Angel Lines assures trade of better services on global platform
  • Cabinet panel clears decks for PPT's multi-purpose berth project
  • BIFA reminds new govt of freight issue
  • Rates at Vallarpadam ICTT will be competitive, assures CoPT Chairman
  • Hovering ash grounds flights in Spain, Portugal & N. Italy
  • Ash effect: Cargo airlines reaping bonanza on space crunch
  • Exports bounce back in March by 50 pc
  • MMTC testing new waters to achieve 4-fold rise in turnover
  • High MEP sinks onion exports

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 10, 2010
  • First Militzer & Münch joint venture in Libya
    The international transport and logistics operator Militzer & Münch is continuing to expand its international network, adding a joint venture in Tripoli (Libya) on 1 May. The H...
  • Rhenus Contract Logistics investing in Spreitenbach
    A logistics centre in Spreitenbach (Switzerland) belonging to Rhenus Contract Logistics (RCL) is going to be renovated and expanded over the coming 18 months, but will remain open ...
  • Evenflo appoints NYK Logistics
    Evenflo has appointed NYK Logistics as its service provider to help develop business in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India. NYK Logistics' warehouse in Antwerp (Belgium) has...
  • 10% more cargo in Singapore
    The port of Singapore, the busiest maritime hub in the world, handled 2.41 million teu in March, a rise of approximately 10% vis-'-vis March 2009. PSA handled 2.32 million teu in M...
  • Port of Prince Rupert posts strong Q1 performance
    The Canadian port of Prince Rupert is continuing its strong growth this year, handling 4.12 t in the first quarter of 2010, a 72.8% rise compared to the 2.38 t of throughput in the...
  • Volcanic ash cloud hits weekend air traffic operations
    European air traffic operations were again hit by volcanic ash from Iceland during the weekend. Whilst the April upheaval had left southern European air space largely untroubled, t...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Salazar seeks to restructure MMS

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • IMO set to adopt goal-based construction standards
    Adoption marks major change in IMO's approach to safety regulation
  • Global Ship Lease turns to Asia to fund boxships
    Cash-strapped owner unable to pay for two Rickmers vessels, costing $77m each
  • Greek fund targets dry bulk sector
    Prudent Asset Management to raise $150m 'minimum'
  • Governments must look after seafarers welfare
    International community have responsibility to do more, urges ISF head Spyros Polemis
  • Brussels studying Norfolk Line takeover deal
    Commission calls for industry comment on proposed acquisition by DFDS

Fairplayweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Reefer ransomed from pirates
    PIRATES have released the hijacked reefer ship Talca and its crew of 22 after a ransom was paid, EU NAVFOR said today
  • Hamburg market radar grows
    TIMECHARTER assessments published by the Hamburg Shipbrokers' Association are expanding as of today to cover three new box ship types
  • Prudent launches drybulk fund
    PRUDENT Asset Management has launched a new private equity shipping fund to invest in the drybulk shipping market
  • HMM changes US carriers
    HYUNDAI Merchant Marine is swapping US rail partners in a move it said will speed transit time for box customers
  • Offshore props up STX
    NORWAY'S STX Europe today said it posted "unsatisfactory" results for 2010's first quarter, despite an encouraging performance from its offshore and specialised vessel units
  • EC to rebut class attack
    THE EC told Fairplay today it is drafting a response to an attack on the classification society legislation that it passed last year
  • MCA detains cruise ship
    THE UK has detained a cruise ship in Portsmouth over concerns about overloading and crew fatigue

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Appeals Court Rebuffs BNSF on Coal Rate Case
  • Tightening Capacity Pressures Truck Orders
  • USPS Sees 13 Percent More Online Use
  • Steel Recovery Boosts Seaway, Lakes Traffic
  • RedPrairie Acquires WMS Vendor SmartTurn
  • Westwood to Launch Monthly Portland Call
  • Wholesale Inventories, Sales Increase
  • UPS Expands Operations in Vietnam
  • Pep Boys Paying $5 Million Penalty for Imports
  • J.B. Hunt to Buy 5,000 Navistar Heavy Trucks
  • ATSG Profit Slips 35 Percent
  • Lufthansa Cargo Boosts Volume 13.8 Percent
  • Zollars Promises Global Solution for YRC
  • Frankfurt Airport Freight Jumps 31.5 Percent
  • CMA CGM, Maersk Add Joint Asia-Europe Service
  • Deutsche Post DHL 1Q Profit Grows 80 Percent

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • South Africa shut-down looms
  • Braemar: 'positive for the year ahead'
  • Eurozone deal spikes stocks
  • CMA CGM back on the FAL front foot
  • Transpacific contract rates 'up 80%' on last year

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Pirates nab 'dead' Bulgarian tanker
    Voyage to scrap yard cut short as pirates seize Navibulgar products carrier in the Gulf of Aden.
  • Who turned on the lights?
    Texas shipyard bags $30m order as Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez combats electrical outages with floating power plants.
  • Shipyard offloads offshore pair
    Buyers bag anchor handlers as China's Zhanjiang Habin Shipyard dumps ships built on speculation, brokers say.
  • New Greek fund eyes bulkers
    Achilles Vardakis-led First Maritime Fund plans to raise $150m to spend on handysizes and panamaxes.
  • Wadan haunts STX Europe
    Huge provision following yard bankruptcy keeps Europe's largest shipbuilder in the red during the first quarter.
  • FreeSeas fixtures 'give hope'
    Nasdaq-listed bulker outfit says six fresh spot charters reflect an upturn in the drybulk market.
  • FD&D 'claims explosion'
    Defence claims and costs soaring but Nordisk chief Georg Scheel says club coping.
  • Profits plunge at GSL
    Net income slid 70% in the first quarter at Global Ship Lease but the Ian Webber-led boxship lessor says the sector is recovering.
  • One dead in Schulte blast
    Explosion rips through Schulte Group boxship off UAE killing one Filipino and injuring five others.
  • Greek tanker detained in UK
    Arcadia Ship Management vessel found to have fire doors strung open and low pressure in emergency breathing apparatus by MCA inspectors.
  • Kherson pushes up profit
    Ukrainian shipyard made more money in 2009 and aims to up production this year.
  • Time to step off the escalator
    Marsh P&I chief Nick Taylor calls on the clubs to put more emphasis on record and rely less on general increases.
  • U-Ming soars in first quarter
    Taiwanese bulker player posts much bigger profit so far in 2010 as markets improve.
  • Chemical market begins to bubble
    A shrinking orderbook, rising scrapping and growing demand all offer hope for the sector, Eitzen Chemical says.
  • Norden sells bulker quartet
    Mystery Russian spends $110m on handysizes from Carsten Mortensen-led Dane.
  • VL scrapped in $14m deal
    Univan-operated single-skin tanker sold for demolition in China, cash buyer says.
  • Rio in 10-year Norden deals
    Miner's aluminium division signs decade-long charters for panamax duo hauling bauxite to Canada.
  • Hong Kong holds lone offender
    CB Marine general cargoship detained in April after master's flag endorsement expires.
  • Sveaas calls for chairman's head
    Norwegian investor back to war with Trico chief Joseph Compofelice, refusing to back his 'failed strategy'.
  • Bulker Seli 1 breaking up?
    Salvors worried over state of Turkish ship that grounded off Cape Town in September.
  • Pirates free UK reefer
    Ransom payment on Monday evening paves way for release of Talca and 25 crew on Tuesday.
  • DNK opposed to ransom ban
    Moves to make payments to pirates illegal may leave shipowners helpless, warns Svein Ringbakken.
  • Forex loss puts Siem in red
    Kristian Siem-led offshore vessel owner sees large negative swing in first quarter on costs and strong US dollar.
  • Pedersen pops up in Dubai
    Ex-EMS big-wig Svein Pedersen is back in the game at the head of Dubai-based start-up Noah Ship Management.
  • Owners to pay for scrapping?
    Underwriters question ship values and warn of elderly vessels with negative values.
  • Artemis hit by engine trouble
    P&O cruiseship forced to miss three Med calls as it reduces speed.
  • Fatigue fear for cruiseship
    UK detains Silversea Cruises vessel over recording of rest hours for senior officers.
  • Russian revival
    Riso Garantia chief Alex Timofeev sees growth of Russian underwriters' market share.
  • Eitzen Chemical tops bets
    A $26.15m first quarter loss for the Oslo-listed owner not as deep as analysts had feared.
  • Clean-up plan for Gulf vessels
    New Orleans sets up decontamination station for ships affected by BP rig oil spill.
  • MES in strong turnaround
    Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding sees full-year profits jump nearly 85%, but orders halve.
  • CMA CGM launches new Asian run
    French container line teams with Maersk for FAL service number 12.
  • Dragnis eyes busier Q2
    Paris Dragnis-led Goldenport sees lay-ups hit utilisation in first quarter with second period set for rebound.
  • Sunken dock causes oil spill
    Clean-up begins at Halifax Shipyard in Canada after tug-raising operation goes wrong.
  • Atlantic 3 crew recovered
    Vietnamese navy rescues seafarers from hijacked tug after they were abandoned by robbers.
  • "A compelling investment"
    Dahlman Rose initiates coverage of Scorpio Tankers with a 'buy' rating and $16 price target.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Maersk, CMA CGM form big-ship Asia/Europe loop
  • Idle fleet back to January 2009 levels
  • Truck rates to rise on capacity shortage
  • U.S.-flag lakers see 50% volume rebound
  • Obama urged to press Congress to pass FTAs
  • China gives carriers, airlines tax exemption
  • Forwarders respond to Justice announcement
  • FPS adds New Zealand/Pacific Islands link
  • FMC to hold hearing on NRAs
  • New paper warehouse opens in Philadelphia

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Cargo vessel released
    The Bermuda-flagged cargo vessel Talca has been released after a ransom was paid. The ship was hijacked approximately 120 nautical miles off the coast of Oman and 180 miles
  • Norden sells bulker quartet
    The Danish shipping company D/S Norden has agreed to sell four handysize bulk carriers to Russian interests. The vessels will be delivered to the new owners during the second
  • Esvagt fixes Esvagt Supporter on a five-year deal
    Esvagt A/S has fixed their standby and support vessel Esvagt Supporter on a five-year contract for Vestas Belgium. The vessel will be deployed in Belgian waters off Zeebr'gge
  • Number of idle containerships continue to fall
    The idle containership fleet stands at 715,000 TEU, compared to 907,000 TEU two weeks ago. This represents 5.3 per cent of the total fleet, the lowest idle ratio recorded
  • Shen Neng 1 towed for 40 hours
    The bulker Shen Neng 1, which aground on the Great Barrier Reef on April 3, has been towed from the waters off Gladstone to its new anchorage between Hervey Bay

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 11, 2010
  • Losses in Rotterdam, Hamburg
    South Europe shows strong gains.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Durban, meanwhile, sees prices firm.
  • Petrobras offering 1.00% sulphur IFO in Rotterdam
    Move comes 'in anticipation' of changes to ECA regulations.
  • Revised ISO 8217 'will give buyers increased protection'
    DNVPS talks to Bunkerworld about the impact of the revisions expected to become a reality from July 2010.
  • Ship arrest ordered over unpaid bunker bills
    Bunker player seeks $826,500 in unpaid bills through US courts.
  • CMA CGM, Maersk launch new Asia, Europe line
    Move reflects a recovery in one of the main worldwide trade routes.
  • System upgrade will help operators cut bunker consumption
    Using VisPer will bring 'savings in fuel, time and money' says weather routing service.
  • Bunker prices dip in key ports
    Busan bucks the price trend while demand in Hong Kong remains strong on Tuesday.
  • Renewed danger as stricken bulker threatens to break up
    Waves from winter storm washing equipment and residual fuel ashore near Cape Town.
  • Asian shippers urged to engage in global decision making
    Asian maritime sector should project its voice on issues such as pollution control, ship recycling, access to ancillary services.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
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 second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
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
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