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July 13, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Adani picked to develop coal port in Queensland
    Adani Group, India's biggest coal importer, was picked to develop an export facility for the fuel in Australia, a spokeswoman said.
  • Evergreen Group buys 10 vessels from CSBC: report
    Taiwan's Evergreen Group will order 10 ships from the island's leading shipyard for US$1.03 billion, powering ahead with a plan to more than double its container fleet, a report said yesterday.
  • 'Barefoot Bandit' nabbed after high-speed boat chase
    For two years he stayed a step ahead of the law - stealing cars, powerboats and even aeroplanes, police say, while building a reputation as a 21st-century folk hero. But Colton Harris-Moore's celebrity became his downfall.

Sched Netweb site
  • China's port volume ranked No 1 worldwide for 7th year
  • Box and space shortages delay Maersk's peak season surcharge
  • MSC adds new call to Bushehr, Iran, on feeder service
  • Maersk loses appetite for acquisitions, nothing to buy
  • Idle fleet drops to new low of 340,000 TEU - 174 ships
  • SNCF Geodis chief blasts shippers over single-wagon claims
  • ATA figures show US truck volumes slipped 0.6pc in May
  • Malaysia's French-designed, Spanish-built sub sails home
  • DB Schenker 'Moscovite' container train links Duisburg and Moscow
  • Kuehne + Nagel opens Baltic distribution centre in Riga
  • Toll to acquire UK forwarders, sells stake in Pacorini JV
  • Dachser expands Polish air and sea freight market
  • Moscow-Domodedovo wins IATA Airport Platinum Status

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Schenker India expands network in Western region
  • Business as usual not yet, cautions Drewry
  • Transporting history!
  • Cmde Jitendran now Pipavav Shipyard CEO
  • More cellular ships stream into service
  • CMA CGM puts new 11,400-TEUer ships on Asia-Europe run
  • Owens Corning recognises for service excellence
  • 36-yr voyage comes to an end
  • Hapag-Lloyd upgrades WSX service
  • UASC, Hapag, HMM & CSCL to start S-E Asia-Australia service
  • CMA CGM imposing rate hikes, peak season surcharges
  • TUI expects Hapag-Lloyd profits to beat predictions this year
  • ...to charge $ 100/TEU low water St Lawrence River fee
  • AADA lowers China-Oz bunker charge
  • Freight not going forward at AI's Chennai warehouse
  • Global standards code for costume jewellery exports likely
  • CECA with Malaysia likely by Dec.-end
  • Economists figure industrial output growth at 16 pc in May
  • PEC sees better biz in selling pulses online
  • MoU brings home Ontario's mining knowhow
  • Second thoughts on stimulus rollback

Marine Logweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • BP places new cap on leaking well
  • Shallow water industry also hit by drilling moratorium
  • Industry associations slam new drilling moratorium
  • Salazar replaces moratorium with new drilling suspensions
  • NOAA cancels SWATH contract
  • Moratorium will hit workers beyond Gulf Coast
  • A2SEA orders wind turbine installer
  • Seadrill buys harsh environment jack-up building at Jurong
  • Zukunft now Federal On-Scene Coordinator for Gulf spill response
  • Maersk orders slow steaming kits for 34 more ships
  • $536 million Transpetro order for new STX Europe Brazil shipyard

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • First Westwood ship arrives at Port of Portland terminal
  • Portland Coast Guard Commander relieved of duties following investigation
  • Navios Maritime Acquisition takes delivery of two tankers
  • Repair work set to begin on Sea-Tac Airport runway
  • Ship management firm guilty of pollution act violations

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • DNV surveyors find asbestos on more newbuildings
    Turkish and Chinese yards allegedly continue to use the mineral despite 2002 ban
  • Chemtanker newbuilding loaded with asbestos
  • Frontline scraps two tankers at higher prices Kuwait vessels raise concern
  • Alarm over asbestos
  • Grindrod ready to pounce on distressed sales
    Company eyeing either individual ships or company fleets
  • OACL eyes its first ship buys
  • CMA CGM rejects Qatar loan
    Jacques Saade says conditions of the terms the investors were asking were 'too...
  • Speculation mounts over CMA CGM Qatar loan...
  • More bad news for steel and iron ore as freight rates continue to fall
    Chinese ore imports down, while European steelmakers warn of lacklustre recovery
  • Owners' earnings hit by glut of ships and...

Fairplayweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • CMA CGM predicts bumper year
    CMA CGM is on course for one of its "best years" after losses of over $1Bn in 2009, the French line's CEO told Fairplay today
  • DFDS completes Norfolkline deal
    DANISH ro-ro company DFDS confirmed to Fairplay today it has completed its purchase of Norfolkline
  • LA port strike grows
    UNION workers responsible for processing cargo at the busiest box port complex in the US have expanded their strike by walking out on a fifth terminal
  • Saudi Arabia plans port upgrades
    SAUDI Arabia expects to spend $100Bn over the next decade on transport development including five port projects, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • STX Offshore wins LPG contract
    STX NORWAY offshore has confirmed that it has won a $536M contract to build eight LPG carriers at its new Brazilian shipyard
  • Russia to maintain wheat exports
    THE RUSSIAN government says it will sustain levels of export shipments of grain from its Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports, despite what it calls a "killer drought" in the country

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Court Fines Carrier $4 Million in Oil Waste Case
  • Commerce Dept., USPS to Help Exporters
  • Auburn University to Study Truck Pricing
  • Oakland Terminal Closes After Death of Port Worker
  • Diesel Prices Drop to a 19-Week Low
  • LA-Long Beach Handles All Cargo While Clerks Strike
  • Air France-KLM to Pay $87 Million in Cartel Settlement
  • APL Adds Congestion Surcharge on Freight to India
  • Chrysler Group Transport Orders 325 Trucks
  • Exporters Seek Shipping Changes at Export-Import Bank
  • A.P. Moller-Maersk Completes Sale of Norfolkline
  • Heavy Truck Sales to Rise 26 Percent
  • CEVA to Manage Janssen Pharmaceutica Distribution Center
  • YRC Worldwide Predicts Pre-Tax Profit
  • CMA CGM Rejects Qatari Cash Injection
  • CMA CGM Christens Flagship
  • Tight Credit Squeezes Truckers
  • States Identify 'Urgent' Infrastructure Projects
  • Truth in Advertising -- and Contracting
  • Con-way Upgrades to High-Tech Trucks
  • In New York, They Drive By Night
  • Is LA-Long Beach More Business Friendly?
  • Cloudy, With a Chance of Pain
  • FMC Wades Into stormy Waters
  • Clock Ticks on Hours of Service
  • Shipping Security Takes Off

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • LA terminal operators to investigate port congestion
  • CMA CGM names goliath
  • 'Charlotte Maersk' still fighting fire
  • LA clerk strike hots up
  • Shenzhen's Da Chan wins more business from CMA CGM

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Grace emerges in bulker deal
    Mysterious shipowner tied to sale of Eastwind Maritime-managed ship abandoned at Tripoli, sources say.
  • GSP pens PSV deal in Bulgaria
    Romanian offshore outfit lands second contract to support drilling campaign.
  • Saldanha hijacking ruling to stand
    Judge rejects Cosco application to take landmark judgment on freight hire during pirate detention to appeal.
  • OPCO digs Diamond rig gig
    Diamond Offshore's Egyptian rig relocation may spark shift in Obama Administration's moratorium sentiment, analyst says.
  • Cosco bags Danish wind ship deal
    Danish green energy firm A2Sea signs for $139m wind turbine installation unit at Cosco Shipyard.
  • Stolt-Nielsen leaves Luxembourg
    Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led parent of tanker titan packs bags with sights set on warm weather tax haven.
  • Citi flags container fears
    Bank places a sell rating on a batch of Asia's leading liner lights, suggesting the rate recovery is peaking.
  • Navios gulps tanker tonic
    Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Acquisition charters products pair as tanker newcomer cashes in on $458m splash.
  • CSCL tips return to the black
    Hong Kong-listed container line says it will return to profit in the first half of 2010 after market regains momentum.
  • Sale boost for Mermaid Maritime
    TTA's offshore shipowning arm books $12m profit after offloading shares.
  • Severn Link tests the water
    UK start-up puts two ferries up for sale after shelving new link between Wales and England.
  • Transpetro pens $536m LPG deal
    STX-backed Brazilian greenfields site finally confirms eight-ship, $536m order from Petrobras shipping arm.
  • Norway's eye in the sky
    New mini-satellite launched to help collision-avoidance in Norwegian territorial waters.
  • Paul could be on the Case
    Germany's leading World Cup pundit may offer the best hope of predicting the BDI, Clarksons says.
  • CSDC in half-year cheer
    Booming markets and increased capacity set to boost first-half profit over 50% at China Shipping Development.
  • Petrobras payout to Aeolos slashed
    Brazilian oil major wins big reduction in compensation payable to Embiricos over hard fought tanker chartering dispute.
  • TTA in $120m loan refinancing
    Bangkok-based bulker owner Thoresen Thai refinances loans with double debenture sale.
  • Milford Haven handling more
    UK oil port posts lower pre-tax profit for 2009, but cargo volumes up nearly 12%.
  • Bibby bitten by downturn
    UK shipowner faced "harsh" trading conditions in 2009 as profit dropped 32%.
  • White-collar threat to LA
    Ongoing clerical workers strike at two US west coast ports could finally have an effect on shipping.
  • Fairytale start continues
    Statoil hires new Transatlantic anchor handler for three wells, the first of which will be near the Snow White field.
  • Greatship sells anchor-handler
    Great Eastern offshore arm sheds modern AHTS despite upcoming IPO.
  • Full house for Denmark's DFDS
    Ro-ro player sells all its offered shares, bringing in DKK 555m for its Norfolkline takeover.
  • Yantar starts research work
    Russian shipyard begins construction of oceanographic vessel for defence ministry.
  • Thais scrap panamax
    Nathalin-owned tanker headed for Pakistan breakers as few scrap candidates emerged last week.
  • Omega admits breach of covenant
    George Kassiotis-led tanker owner working to refinance and may raise capital as late reports finally filed.
  • Sevan eyes $200m bond pot
    Oslo-listed offshore outfit wants cash to clear debt and take sole control of an FPSO.
  • Jinzhou port at the double
    Chinese terminal increases first half net earnings by 107% as revenue grows.
  • Seadrill snaps up jack-up
    John Fredriksen-controlled company picks up drilling unit re-sale from Singapore's Jurong Shipyard.
  • CMA CGM eyes $1.8bn
    Jacques Saade-led liner behemoth reportedly makes nearly $1bn operating profit in first half.
  • Off-hire sinks EOC into red
    Singapore-based offshore and heavylift outfit looks to end year on the up after posting third-quarter loss.
  • OOCL rates keep rising
    Hong Kong owner plans second rate increase in a month on Southeast Asia to Australia route.
  • Onus on Black Rose owner
    India's Paradip port rules out dismantling sunken bulker, saying it is Pacmar's responsibility.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Two lines leave MSC Asia/South America loop
  • CMA CGM extends Black Pearl south
  • OOCL raises Southeast Asia/Australia rates
  • UPS tools to streamline international shipments
  • Cathay June volume up nearly 20%
  • U.S. inland waterways plan gathers steam
  • Incoterms revision looks set for approval
  • Transportation system faces freight 'crisis'
  • Panalpina starts China/Israel LCL service
  • FMC reviews 30 OTI license applications
  • CMA CGM, A.P. Moller in terminal deal
  • L.A.-Long Beach IWLU ordered back to work

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 12, 2010
  • Prices show mixed movements
    South European markets show gains.
  • Horizon Lines cuts fuel surcharge
    Matches recent move by Matson.
  • Tug and barge company fined after fuel transfer spill
    Investigation determines the cause was primarily due to the crew failing to follow oil transfer policies.
  • Prices weaken in Fujairah, Suez
    Poor demand in Durban.
  • Wartsila and Maersk in slow steaming kit deal
    Deal signed for 34 container ships, additional fuel savings expected.
  • Lukoil launches Italian bunkering operations
    Product comes from refinery near Augusta, fuel oil said to have lower sulphur content than typical for the region.
  • IFO prices at key ports start week soft
    Bunker prices fall across all key ports on Monday.
  • ENOC confirms end of Fujairah offshore operations
    Faced 'significant impact' from global economic downturn.
  • Chimbusco posts lower bonded bunker sales in June
    But sales in the first half of 2010 have surpassed total sales in 2005.
  • Brightoil in acquisition talks
    Expects to post 'increments' for the first six months of 2010.
  • NYK Line 'welcomes' ISO 8217:2010
    Suppliers' 'responsibility' to ensure the new spec bunker fuels are available, says company spokesman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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