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June 14, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index at six-week low, China demand watched
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in over six weeks last Friday as worries over slower Chinese demand weighed on sentiment. The index, which gauges the cost of shipping commodities including iron ore, cement, grain, coal and fertiliser, fell 3.94 per cent, or 135 points, to 3,288 points in an eleventh consecutive fall and was at its lowest level since April 27.
  • Tracking top pirate bosses on land a difficult job
    Aboard a dingy and a helicopter, Swedish special forces head out from the warship Carlskrona to search for Somali pirates.
  • Pirates attack Yemeni oil tanker
    Somali pirates have opened fire on a Yemeni oil tanker in the Red Sea wounding a guard on board, Yemen's interior ministry quoted the coastguard as saying on Saturday.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM, Maersk commence Far East-subcontinent service
  • US retail box traffic expected to rise 15pc in this month
  • Maersk priority loading comes under shippers' fire
  • Transpacific capacity eases as carriers add 50,000 TEU
  • Tight space, equipment shortages ahead, warns CMA CGM
  • Cosco clinches higher rates in new annual contracts
  • Singapore seeks to foster closer economic ties with Guangzhou
  • Rickmers-Linie starts Asia-South America USEC service
  • United Ocean Lines adds Estonia's Contimer LLC
  • Unilever chooses Kuehne + Nagel, Romania, Balkans
  • Cathay freighters to fly round-the-world service
  • Emirates orders 32 more A380s for total of 90 jumbos
  • Airlines to profit in 2010 by US$2.5 billion, says IATA

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Gautam Adani figures in TradeWinds Power 100 list of shipping influencers
  • Idled boxship fleet shrinks to 234
  • South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2010 on July 31
  • CMA CGM announces New Cimex 2
  • 1 m tonnes of soyameal to be exported
  • MMTC to import 200 tonnes of gold
  • 40 pc drop in onion exports
  • MoU inked with Canada for co-operation & research in food processing
  • Pak asked to adopt 'sensitive list' approach to Indian goods
  • With FTA in pocket, India & Lanka moving closer to CEPA
  • Kandla Port excels in welfare of seafarers
  • M.L. Meena appointed KoPT Chairman
  • Green transport projects launched in select cities
  • Mopa international airport on the tarmac
  • Private operators studying fine print of Rlys' new FBT & special trains schemes
  • Railways advances on freight track
  • Detection sensor may end airline disruptions
  • Textile Ministry wants higher export duty on cotton
  • Centre may acquire more teeth to combat illegal mining
  • Licences issued to export a lakh bales of cotton
  • Tirupur knitwear exporters given loftier target
  • Dahej SEZ gets global pat
  • Ministry favours units transfer within SEZs
  • Govt hopes for Rs 1.5 lakh cr. from PSUs stake sales
  • From now on, FTAs will cover services too-Khullar
  • Ample buffer stocks strengthen case for export of superior quality non-Basmati rice-Setia
  • Decks cleared for 17 FDI ventures
  • US oil spill could have powered 1,800 ships, 38,000 cars & 3,400 trucks for a full year!
  • Optimism on hiring & job prospects

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 10, 2010
  • PO's "Spirit of Britain" launched
    The "Spirit of Britain", the largest ferry ever designed for service in the Straits of Dover, was launched in STX Europe's shipyard in Rauma (Finland) on 8 June. The 49,0...
  • Agility opens new logistics hub in Shanghai
    Global logistics service provider Agility recently opened a new logistics hub in Shanghai. The 66,000 sqm centre is one of the biggest facilities of its kind in China to date, and ...
  • PPG appoints Sea-Concert from Thailand
    The Project Professionals Group (PPG), an international heavylift 3PL network, has appointed multimodal transport specialist Sea-Concert (Thailand) as a project support member. Sea...
  • Jupiter Shipping & Logistics becomes Interliner Logistics
    Escombe Lambert Holdings has reported that Jupiter Shipping & Logistics has changed its name to Interliner Logistics. The change in name is an additional step in the developmen...
  • Transco sets up new branch in southern Germany
    The Konstanz-based German transport and logistics enterprise Transco S'd Internationale Transporte has established new premises in Weil am Rhein (Germany) near Basel (Switzerland)....
  • Latest AEA figures show impact of airspace closures
    The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has issued its members' traffic and capacity figures the past 12 months and for April, thus providing the clearest picture so far of the ...
  • Massive A380 order from Emirates holds promise for the future
    European industry is hoping for new impulses as a result of a major order for 32 Airbus A380s placed by the Dubai-based airline Emirates at the Berlin air show (ILA) on Tuesday. Em...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 12, 2010
  • Jones Act not hampering Gulf clean-up effort

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Port Tracker Report eyes big jump in box count
  • Rail intermodal volume rolls to high mark for week
  • Horizon Lines taps Griffinto as new Class III Director
  • Free Port of Tacoma tour spotlights TOTE vessel
  • BSY Associates takes home Compass Award of Excellence

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Veniamis rejects talk of Greek shipping tax
    Shipowners have no indication whatsoever of government plans to impose taxes on the industry
  • Class reaches a turning point
  • Treading softly on the road to dock labour reform
  • Unions urge Brussels to revive crewing plans
  • Pirates free Asian Glory after ransom payment
    UK-flagged car carrier captured since New Year's Day to leave for Oman escorted by...
  • Pirates release Filitsa
  • High Court rules hijacked ships remain on charter
    Judge upholds decision that ships on standard NYPE charterparties remain on hire even...
  • Owners may be liable if cargo is lost due to...
  • Diamond S inks tanker newbuilding orders at SHI
    Company said to have ordered four suezmaxes at $68m per vessel
  • Hyundai Heavy confirms tanker cancellations

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Pirates free Asian Glory
    SOMALI pirates have released hijacked vehicle carrier Asian Glory, the Ukrainian government announced today
  • Workers red-card GDF Suez
    A FRENCH seafarer union has accused energy group GDF Suez of "camouflaging" the Bahamian registration of an LNG carrier shown in an advertisement supporting Les Bleus in the football World Cup
  • Spill ship-delay inquiry urged
    PRESIDENT Obama has been urged to assess the damage the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could have on shipping, even though only minimal delays have been reported as yet
  • SeaFrance to cut 725 jobs
    SEAFRANCE confirmed to Fairplay today it plans to lay off close to half of its workforce
  • Resale leads market up
    MARKET values of box ships have been further elevated with the reported resale this week of two 3,400teu newbuildings, brokers said today
  • Bulgaria rejects pipeline plan
    BULGARIA has withdrawn from the Black Sea Burgas-Alexandroupoli pipeline project over environmental and financial issues

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Oberstar Targets Rate Challenges in Rail Bill
  • Jones Act Supporters Deny Opposing Oil Spill Waivers
  • Deepwater Horizon Could Affect Ships' Insurance Coverage
  • Dayton Superior Adds Georgia Plant, Distribution Center
  • BNSF Launches Major Iowa Bridge Replacement
  • FedEx's Bronczek Becomes IATA Chairman
  • Asia Trade Special: China Leads the Recovery
  • Longshore Workers Reject Virginia Wage Cuts
  • Maersk Plans Steep Peak Season Surcharge
  • Heavy Truck Production to Rise 23 Percent
  • Carrier Official Pleads Caution on Ocean Regulation
  • TSA Nominee Faces GOP Opposition on Labor Issues
  • YRC Worldwide Shares Slip to 20 Cents
  • CMA CGM Joins Maersk in Far East-India Service
  • June Container Imports Seen Rising 15 Percent
  • Retail Sales Dive at Steepest Rate in Eight Months
  • Westbound Pacific Carriers Add Shipper Board
  • Samudera Expands India-Singapore Capacity
  • Volume Up 18 Percent at APM Nigeria Terminal
  • Westbound Pacific Capacity Seen Returning Slowly
  • Gulf Coast Special: Paradise Lost
  • Gulf Coast Update: People Gotta Eat and Dress
  • This Week in The Journal of Commerce - June, 14 2010
  • Oberstar Calls for Broad Ocean Shipping Reform
  • Aircraft Transports 139-Foot-Long Cargo

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Bafana Bafana go for goal in Africa
    The world's greatest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup, kicks-off today [June 11] beginning a four-week plus football-feast; watched and listened to by millions, copiously covered on newspaper back and front pages, mind-boggling blogged on the internet, and - depending on your particular social networking curiosity - the first World Cup to be tweeted.
  • Labour unrest spreads across China as exports soar
  • Barcelona's new terminal start date revealed
  • ICG box services 'rejecting' low-rated cargo
  • Teesport gets ready for Unifeeder
  • Green railcar legislation introduced in US Congress

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Ofer ship released by pirates
    Zodiac Maritime vehicle carrier set free almost six months after it was hijacked by Somali pirates.
  • Stevenson strikes with $270m order
    Former OMI chief and private partner First Reserve move on four suezmaxes at Samsung.
  • ER pair join Petrobras flotilla
    ER Schiffahrt newbuildings among the flood of vessels fixed to South American energy giant, brokers say.
  • Quotes of the week - webTV edition
    We've been on the prowl at Posidonia so you can see and hear for yourself what's been going on at this shipping festival.
  • Who ruled the Posidonia waves?
    Shipowners, brokers and bankers battle TradeWinds for the Posidonia Cup, but who came out on top?
  • Seroja makes bulker move
    Singapore barge specialist teams with China's Zhushui Energy to buy capesize for coal charter.
  • VLCC prices 'lagging behind'
    Tanker values will climb 20% by the year end says Pareto as it labels Saga Tankers a buy.
  • BC hit by newbuild costs
    Canadian ferry owner sees annual earnings eroded by interest payments after fleet renewal.
  • Bosun dead in tanker blast
    Two other crew critical in hospital after explosion on Turkish vessel off Spain.
  • Barge spills oil at yard
    Boom placed around leak after vessel sinks in California.
  • Pipavav eyes dock record
    Indian shipyard wants to create world's largest drydock, beating Hyundai Heavy in Korea.
  • Solstad and Havila join in
    Norwegian pair the latest owners to reveal new four-year deals with Petrobras.
  • Refresher for Fresh-1
    Once world's fastest hydrofoil, US ship to get makeover 47 years after famous crash.
  • Sovcomflot upgrades Sochi
    Russian owner ready to spend big money developing infrastructure at Black Sea port.
  • Top year for Todd Shipyards
    US shipbuilder sees full-year profit fly thanks to repair deals and ferry orders.
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    Former Frontline boss Bjorn Sjaastad makes $500m tanker comeback, while SCI takes AHTS fleet from compatriot.
  • Box duo expand Asia-India run
    CMA CGM and Maersk Line launching new Cimex 2 service with six 5,500-teu ships.
  • B+H cans offshore deal
    Michael Hundner-led shipowner pulls out of deal to acquire 300-man accommodation vessel.
  • Otto seals more Kiwi work
    Seismic arm Reflect Geophysical picks up sixth contract in New Zealand in almost as many months.
  • FSL Trust downgraded
    Arrest of two tankers prompts Singapore's DBS Bank to cut shipping trust to 'fully valued'.
  • TCC takes Danaos ships
    Scandinavian liner start-up emerges as owner behind charter of Greek owner's trio of 3,000-teu ships.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • FMC receives translation of Chinese maritime rules
  • Maersk, CMA CGM unhitch Asia/Europe links
  • Ship operators try to slip oil spill liability
  • Swiss WorldCargo links Zurich/San Francisco
  • Ag shippers: 'Don't kill golden goose'
  • Study: Trade pacts raise U.S. ag exports
  • DLA stumbles on spare parts management
  • Delays at clogged Nhava Sheva terminals

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Norwegian Rieber takes over newbuildings
    Norwegian GC Rieber Shipping has bought two seismic vessels, currently under construction at Factorias Vulcano in Spain, for a sum of NOK 850 million. The vessels are expected to be
  • New all-time high for Posidonia
    In this critical period that requires the engagement of all creative forces towards a common goal, shipping can also contribute dynamically to overcoming the crisis and creating a better and
  • Spain calls for EUR 2.23 billion in compensation from London P&I Club
    The public prosecutor in Spain, Álvaro Garcia, is seeking EUR 2.23 billion in compensation from London P&I Club for the disaster involving the tanker Prestige, reports Safety at

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 11, 2010
  • Bunkers remain good value
    Prices seeing a widening discount to crude.
  • 11 JunMarkets soften and firm
    Diverging directions for major ports on Friday.
  • Rotterdam to welcome largest bunker tanker
    Capacity of 12,000 tonnes to bunker vessels with capacities of up to 15,000 TEU.
  • Week ends with muted moves
    Small range of price changes in major ports.
  • Pessimism about 1.00% sulphur fuel oil supply
    Nearly half of respondents to Bunkerworld poll believe even current ECAs will present supply problems.
  • Moderate price gains in most ports
    Durban suppliers juggle enquiries and football fever.
  • Bergen Tankers takes delivery of bunker tanker
    Bergen Tank has been undergoing sea trials.
  • Scrubber manufacturer claims 'breakthrough'
    Shipowner installing abatement technology on four vessels under construction.
  • Analysts 'downgrade' FSL Trust after ship arrests
    Analysts raise concerns about the cost of securing the vessels' release.
  • Fuel oil stocks on the rise
    Arbitrage inflows to Singapore holding at five-year highs.
  • ISO revision will 'improve' bunker quality
    Lintec says changes strengthen the position of bunker buyers but chemical screening remains 'vital'.
  • Bunker prices continue climb
    Enquiries for IFO material at key Asian ports generally below average, traders say.
  • South China fuel oil imports in June to jump 67%
    On the back of increased imports from bonded bunker traders.
  • CMA CGM, Maersk Line reinforces presence in the Indian market
    New service will facilitate growing trade between East Asia and the Indian sub-continent.
  • Biofuel to undergo testing in marine diesel engines
    Companies to conduct 'second stage' testings following positive results from preliminary testing in 2009.
  • 24 hours bunkering in Colombo not yet a 'reality'
    Local traders say newly-permitted round-the-clock bunkering is 'not being fully implemented'.
  • PetroChina takeover of BP 'persuasive', bank says
    A combined PetroChina-BP will have oil, gas reserves 73% larger than Exxon, says Standard Chartered.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
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%)
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
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
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.
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