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February 17, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World trade rebound clogs up ports
    The fastest expansion in world trade in three years is clogging up ports from Australia to Brazil, driving a 31 per cent jump in charter rates by December.
  • Yemen, DP World to expand Aden container port
    Yemen and Dubai's DP World plan a major expansion of Aden's container port, betting on growth in the poorest Arab country despite Al-Qaeda, instability and Somali pirates, officials said.
Strait Talk
  • Why tonnage matters
    YOU would have thought that the answer to a simple question like 'How big is that ship?' would be straightforward. But shipping industry insiders (and long-time readers of this column) will know different.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World trade rebound clogs up ports
    The fastest expansion in world trade in three years is clogging up ports from Australia to Brazil, driving a 31 per cent jump in charter rates by December.
  • Yemen, DP World to expand Aden container port
    Yemen and Dubai's DP World plan a major expansion of Aden's container port, betting on growth in the poorest Arab country despite Al-Qaeda, instability and Somali pirates, officials said.
Strait Talk
  • Why tonnage matters
    YOU would have thought that the answer to a simple question like 'How big is that ship?' would be straightforward. But shipping industry insiders (and long-time readers of this column) will know different.

Sched Netweb site
  • Shandong to spend US$7.7 billion on transport infrastructure
  • Caofeidian to be China's electric automated box port
  • Taicang port container volume reached 1.5 million TEU in 2009
  • Shanghai bans dangerous cargo shipments during Expo
  • GAC academy streamlines e-Learning 2.0 programme
  • Dachser to showcase DIY-logistics solution in Cologne
  • Virginia mulls port privatisation to fund infrastructure upgrades
  • Aviation Industry Corporation's Chongqing Terminal opens
  • CAAS to offer MBA in civil aviation in partnership with ERAU
  • Sky makes first A320 sale-leaseback with Avianca

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AMTOI to host C-TPAT presentation by US govt specialist next week
  • Customs, CHAs strike a rapport in Gujarat
  • SCI feels time ripe to gradually expand fleet
  • Car carrier Höegh Copenhagen named
  • Greatship's arm contracts to sell MPSSV
  • L&T ramping up shipbuilding capacity
  • Over 150 Indian cos to take part in Hannover tech fair in April
  • With Vallarpadam ICTT fast getting ready, MoS working out competitive tariff rates
  • More box ports vital'MoS
  • KDS racing towards handling 4 lakh TEUs as 2009-10 draws to close
  • Move to make Andaman & Nicobar 13th Major Port
  • NHAI makes it tough for non-serious bidders to come on road
  • Dynamic Logistics EDI becomes operational at ICD-Dighi
  • 35 offshore delivery centres set up in India in 2009
  • MAIT releases H1 performance results, puts forth Budget wish-list
  • Retain stimulus for 18 more months, urges Fieo chief
  • DIPP summons stakeholders to review radial tyres dumping duty
  • IMC seminar today

International Transport Journalweb site
FEBRUARY 15, 2010
  • ITG granted AEO F status
    The German forwarding and logistics company ITG GmbH Internationale Spedition + Logistik, based in Schwaig near Munich, will receive authorised economic operator F (AEO F) sta...
  • MAN reports shortfall in 2009
    The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge generated sales of EUR 6.4 billion in financial 2009. This was 40% less than in the preceding year. The ...
  • World Bank and UIC to cooperate in developing countries
    The World Bank Group and the International Union of Railways (UIC) have formalised their cooperation for the development and implementation of initiatives to benefit the railways s...
  • US railroads carry 1.06 million units in January
    The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported that US carloads declined by 0.7% to 1.06 million units in January, compared with the same month last year, and were down b...
  • French retailer Groupe Auchan awards textile business to Agility
    Groupe Auchan has mandated service provider Agility to manage its textile shipments from Bangladesh to France. Agility is providing Auchan with a retail logistics solutio...
  • FedEx Express enhances service to and from the north of the Netherlands
    FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the USA-based FedEx Corp, and the world's largest express transportation company, recently announced a series of service enhancements that will ...
  • German shipowners' association appoints new helmsman
    The board of directors of the German shipowners's association (VDR) appointed Ralf Nagel as its new senior managing director, with effect from 15 February. Nagel, who has been Brem...
  • Felbermayr augments management
    The Austrian family-owned company Felbermayr, based in Wels, augmented its management at the beginning of this year. Peter Stöttinger, who already had power of attorney and worked ...
  • Two new gantries for Aqaba
    Aqaba, Jordan's most important hub for the Red Sea markets, is to be upgraded. In line with the port master plan, two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes were recently delivere...
  • More containers in Marseille
    Positive news from the container sector of the port of Marseille. Although the total volume handled in the port in 2009 went down by 13.3% compared to 2008, on account of the globa...
  • Etihad secures additional flights to Australia
    Etihad Airways has gained seven weekly frequencies from Abu Dhabi to Australia. The additional connections can be operated to any Australian airport. Etihad already serves Sydney, ...
  • Yakutia now connects Germany and Siberia
    Hanover airport in northern Germany will become the first Western European destination of Russia's Air Company Yakutia on 12 June. Yakutia is based in the eastern Siberian city of ...
  • DOT may approve Oneworld antitrust immunity application
    The USA's department of transportation (DOT) has proposed granting anti-trust immunity to American Airlines and four international partners, to enable them to form a global allianc...
  • Finnair Cargo looking at Asian full-freighter options
    Finnair Cargo, which has been boosted by recent increases in its freight volumes, is exploring the possibility of launching cargo flights between Asia and the Finnish capital Helsi...
  • Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take...
  • Ticket to ride for Warren Buffett
    The shareholders of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) have voted in favour of the company's acquisition by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Warren E. Buffett,...
  • DHL introduces Southeast Asian truckload service
    DHL has introduced a truckload service between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, for bonded and non-bonded cross-border full or less-than-truckload services. The company expects to...

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Navy puts first tug in new series to work
  • How Fraser Shipyards will spend $2 million
  • Witte joins Noble Maritime Collection trustees
  • Crowley orders new class tugs at Bollinger
  • STX Europe delivers Tidewater Enabler

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Speculation grows over Margaret Hill conversion plan
    Ship apparently sold to cash buyer for demolition in India
  • BIMCO urges police to join anti-piracy patrols
    Move to get round Interpol's self-imposed ban on sharing data with military force
  • UK facing fresh pressure over light dues
    Hope that government will reconsider next increase due to take effect on April 1
  • Diana forges ahead with boxship investments
    Company pushes ahead despite raising smaller than hoped for war chest in New York
  • Rem Offshore profits slump 60%
    Sale of two ships and falling charter dayrates hit fourth quarter profits

Fairplayweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Rise seen in Baltic box loops
    MORE BOX lines are expected to send their deepsea vessels into the Baltic Sea following Maersk Line's decision to extend its Asia/Europe AE10 service into Gdansk
  • 10% scan cost rise seen
    THE COST of transporting cargo to the US from the EU would rise by 10% under 100% scanning, an EC customs expert told Fairplay today
  • Dublin strikes set to resume
    A FURTHER strike is expected at Dublin's port after talks between Peel Ports and workers at its Marine Terminals facility broke down
  • Man dies as cable whips loose
    A MOORING cable broke loose and killed a Russian second mate when his ship was approaching a St Petersburg coal dock
  • Bolloré reports drops
    TRANSPORT and logistics turnover at the French shipping and trade group Bolloré fell 10.5% last year to €4.53Bn ($6.18Bn) ' and that was the company's bright spot
  • Tankers await demand
    TONNAGE competing to carry oil from the Middle East has reportedly climbed to a seven-month high
  • Diana box pool proceeds
    DESPITE weaker private investor interest than expected, Diana Shipping confirmed today that a planned distress box ship acquisition company will soon launch

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Diesel Drops for Fifth Straight Week
  • New York Manufacturers See Strong Month
  • Choice Logistics Establishes Regional Hub in Dubai
  • Hainan Adds Three Europe-China Direct Flights
  • DP World to Start Thames Dredging in March
  • Hong Kong Air Freight Soars Near 50 Percent
  • Hoffa Says Teamsters to Build on YRC Success
  • Wal-Mart Building 'Sustainable' Refrigerated DC
  • UPS Freight Extends Canada-U.S. Expedited Lanes
  • Diana Shipping Buys Into Box Ship Venture
  • PD Logistics Will Handle Tsingtao in UK
  • Trucking Pioneer John Ruan Dies at 96

Containerisation Internationalweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Laid-up ships at risk
  • Greek customs officers strike
  • Chinese beer on tap at Teesport
  • Japan holds on to second place
  • Textainer's net income up for full year

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Elcano scraps
    Spanish owner said to have sent Brazilian-flagged bulker to Indian breakers for $348 per ldt.
  • Diana in box liftoff
    Simeon Palios-led Greek bulker owner gets 38% stake in containership venture valued at $132m.
  • Driller buys stock
    Transocean directors give the green light to $3.2bn share buy back and to issue $1bn in dividends. Swiss listing prepared.
  • FMR shows slices
    Fidelity Investments' arm reports larger stake in Hornbeck Offshore but cuts holdings in Navios, Royal Caribbean, OSG and Genco.
  • Rate view slips
    After weak Seadrill fixture, Dahlman Rose expects ultra-deepwater drillship rates to fall to $400,000 per day.
  • Ship hits reef
    Cosco Xiamen multipurpose ship Yong An Cheng reportedly suffers damage in incident at Trinidad's Port of Spain.
  • Still tricky
    Age Remoy's Rem predicts a challenging 2010 for offshore owners after turning in reduced fourth quarter profit.
  • No tax driver
    Death of back tax law played no part in Mokster PSV order, owner says as brokers place $62m price tag on the newbuilding.
  • Pappas prevails
    Appeal court rules for Oceanbulk overturning earlier Nobu Su victory in costly and convoluted freight futures dispute.
  • DHT down
    New York-listed tanker owner watches quarterly and full-year profits crash, but the falls are no worse than analysts feared.
  • Viking victory
    Trio of Trans Viking anchor handlers, including a newbuilding, secure profitable work west of Greenland.
  • Six month low
    Number of laid-up boxships drops below 10% as slow steaming and Lunar New Year rush put vessels back to work.
  • Ruble rumble
    Vladimir Lisin clinches title of Russia's richest man for the first time, with other ship and port owners also showing strongly.
  • Asian launch
    South Africa's Safmarine starts new run to Malaysia with six vessels.
  • Bollore dips
    French operator of container terminals in Africa sees 2009 revenue drop 16.7%.
  • Wind winner
    Dutch owner Vroon lands UK charter for wind turbine installation ship.
  • Tanker trouble
    Drooping VLCC values lead to impairment charge at Prosafe Production but losses cut significantly.
  • Back in black
    Fred Olsen Production returns to profit in the fourth quarter after impairment charge blighted 2008.
  • Fewer tankers
    EA Gibson says 25% of scheduled 2010 tanker deliveries will not make it out of the yards this year.
  • Engine first
    Finland's Wartsila sells five new two-stroke engines to chemical tanker owner Ningbo Donghai in China.
  • Zaliv rebounds
    Ukrainian shipbuilder turns around losses to post profit for 2009 as revenues increase.
  • Two hurt off Oz
    Pair injured while fighting an engine fire on board a panamax bulker are flown to hospital.
  • Mokster in at STX
    Norwegian shipowner Simon Mokster Rederi orders rescue-capable PSV at STX Europe.
  • Portek profits up
    Terminal operator and equipment supplier reports an 80% year-on-year increase in profits.
  • Indonesia bound
    Singapore's CH Offshore has become the latest shipowner to target Indonesia's cabotage trade.
  • MOL sells two
    Philippines' Aboitiz pays $15m for Japanese ro-paxes Sun Flower Kogane and Sun Flower Nishiki.
  • Legend limps in
    Carnival cruiseship suffers machine failure on Caribbean cruise, forcing it to slow-steam.
  • Technip Spain gig
    French offshore player wins deal for field development work on Repsol's Casablanca platform.
  • Low yield
    Fitch Ratings says Indian owners are now suffering from acquiring vessels at peak prices.
  • Andaman awakes?
    Indian cabinet to consider upgrading islands terminal into major port.
  • B not C
    Russian oil port of Primorsk tightens up tanker ice-class restrictions as ice thickens.

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Safmarine adds Far East/East Africa service
  • Africa a bright spot for Bollore
  • Asiana Airlines adds lift
  • Ruan, trucking industry pioneer, dead at 96
  • PD Logistics wins Tsingtao contract
  • Moody's: Dubai World asset sales must continue
  • Maersk testing waters at Cai Mep

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • 40 laid off at Maersk Ship Management
    A P Møller-Mærsk has taken action to cut 40 positions at its Rotterdam subsidiary Maersk Ship Management, which is one of the companies taken over from P&O Nedlloyd
  • Clipper reports hijacking to Danish police
    Clipper Project Management A/S, Copenhagen, has reported a group of Somali pirates to the Danish police department for international crimes for the hijacking of the CEC Future in November
  • Møkster orders PSV from STX
    Norwegian Simon Møkster Rederi has ordered a PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) from STX Europe to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2011. The vessel will be designed arranged for

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
  • Australia develops emissions calculator
    New tool has been specially designed to take into account bunker consumption from commercial fishing.
  • IBIA elects new chairman
    Mike Ball says his aim is to make IBIA more accessible to its members.
  • Bunker prices lack direction
    Fuel oil weakens while distillates firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg.
  • Bunker prices stable in Fujairah
    No 180 cSt quotes in Durban.
  • New tool to investigate ship emissions
    Study on Baltic Sea estimates total fuel consumption, ship emissions in 2007.
  • Algeciras confirms bunker sales growth
    2009 sales up 5.4%, continuing positive trend.
  • Markets wait for Singapore 'to get the week started'
    Bunker activity in Japan and South Korea virtually non-existent on Tuesday.
  • Date set for Pakistan's first delivery of bonded 380 cSt
    Faisal Marine Oil Services finally gains government clearance to start sales of tax-free 380 cSt bunker fuel.
  • Maersk box ships now steaming at 18 knots
    15% cut in bunker consumption achieved over the past five years.
  • BP: 2010 oil prices to stay flat
    Robust recovery in global oil demand unlikely, 'no dramatic spikes' expected.

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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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