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December 22, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic dry index dips to 4-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in over four months on Monday as weaker activity on the smaller panamaxes weighed on sentiment.
  • Tankers facing delays at Chinese ports
    Supertankers that ship two million barrel cargoes of crude oil face delays at Chinese ports, potentially lowering vessel supply in the Persian Gulf, said Per Mansson, managing director of Nor Ocean Stockholm AB.
  • Sea Asia 2011 back with regional heavyweights
    As the centre of power gradually moves eastwards in the shipping world, industry players will be grappling with the region's role at next year's Sea Asia event in April.
  • Russian sub recalled from sea trials
Strait Talk
  • A rearguard action over leasing
    THE shipping industry is up in arms about what most people will regard as a remarkably arcane issue, but one of great importance to shipowners and charterers. Earlier this year, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) completed some 15 years of work and published proposals for a new accounting standard for leases.
Shipping Times
  • Eurostar passengers hit as snow delays trains
    Thousands of rail passengers queued for hours in the bitter cold in London on Monday as snow and ice caused long delays to Eurostar trains linking Britain with France and northern Europe through the Channel Tunnel.
  • UK moves high speed rail route after residents protest
    The government published its preferred route for a high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham on Monday, saying it had made alterations to half of the route to meet concerns of residents and conservation groups.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic dry index dips to 4-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in over four months on Monday as weaker activity on the smaller panamaxes weighed on sentiment.
  • Tankers facing delays at Chinese ports
    Supertankers that ship two million barrel cargoes of crude oil face delays at Chinese ports, potentially lowering vessel supply in the Persian Gulf, said Per Mansson, managing director of Nor Ocean Stockholm AB.
  • Sea Asia 2011 back with regional heavyweights
    As the centre of power gradually moves eastwards in the shipping world, industry players will be grappling with the region's role at next year's Sea Asia event in April.
  • Russian sub recalled from sea trials
Strait Talk
  • A rearguard action over leasing
    THE shipping industry is up in arms about what most people will regard as a remarkably arcane issue, but one of great importance to shipowners and charterers. Earlier this year, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) completed some 15 years of work and published proposals for a new accounting standard for leases.
Shipping Times
  • Eurostar passengers hit as snow delays trains
    Thousands of rail passengers queued for hours in the bitter cold in London on Monday as snow and ice caused long delays to Eurostar trains linking Britain with France and northern Europe through the Channel Tunnel.
  • UK moves high speed rail route after residents protest
    The government published its preferred route for a high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham on Monday, saying it had made alterations to half of the route to meet concerns of residents and conservation groups.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic dry index dips to 4-month low
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in over four months on Monday as weaker activity on the smaller panamaxes weighed on sentiment.
  • Tankers facing delays at Chinese ports
    Supertankers that ship two million barrel cargoes of crude oil face delays at Chinese ports, potentially lowering vessel supply in the Persian Gulf, said Per Mansson, managing director of Nor Ocean Stockholm AB.
  • Sea Asia 2011 back with regional heavyweights
    As the centre of power gradually moves eastwards in the shipping world, industry players will be grappling with the region's role at next year's Sea Asia event in April.
  • Russian sub recalled from sea trials
Strait Talk
  • A rearguard action over leasing
    THE shipping industry is up in arms about what most people will regard as a remarkably arcane issue, but one of great importance to shipowners and charterers. Earlier this year, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) completed some 15 years of work and published proposals for a new accounting standard for leases.
Shipping Times
  • Eurostar passengers hit as snow delays trains
    Thousands of rail passengers queued for hours in the bitter cold in London on Monday as snow and ice caused long delays to Eurostar trains linking Britain with France and northern Europe through the Channel Tunnel.
  • UK moves high speed rail route after residents protest
    The government published its preferred route for a high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham on Monday, saying it had made alterations to half of the route to meet concerns of residents and conservation groups.

Sched Netweb site
  • ZIM charters Jiangsu's 4,250-TEU
  • China's social logistics value in first three quarters near US$13.4 trillion
  • Chongqing's port throughput up 9.9 pc in the first 11 months
  • CMA CGM Figaro returns to Savannah
  • Marseilles Port sees box traffic rise 15pc in November
  • Maersk offers ad-hoc sailing to Jebel Ali to ease box backlog at India's Chennai Port
  • Shanghai's Juneyao Airlines opts for Hactl
  • SIA Cargo buys 16pc in China Cargo Airlines
  • Chaos at Heathrow to carry on for days

Exim Indiaweb site
  • SCI CIL ink MoU to form JV for import of coal
  • 6 boxships call at NM Port in 4 days, handles 2,173 TEUs
  • APM Terminals Global CCO interacts with customers
  • China to help develop new port in Bangladesh
  • BCHAA organises 2 blood donation camps
  • Fieo seeks separate chapter on exports in new credit policy
  • Mumbai: Births drop; deaths rise in a decade
  • No FTA with China before bridging trade gap
  • Onion exports banned till Jan. 15
  • IMF plans fund to improve tax policy
  • Rafeeque Ahmed elected CLE chief

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Algoma Central orders lake freighters in China
  • Noble orders two jack-ups at Jurong
  • Carnival optimistic on 2011 cruise outlook
  • Incat Crowther utility cat nears delivery
  • Wilhelmsen Ships Service appoints head of environment

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Collins Building materials available to historic property owners
  • Chinese transportation delegation visits Federal Maritime Commission
  • Federal Transit Administration funding tribal transit projects
  • International Maritime Organization making changes to fire test rules
  • Trucking association exec to head Consumer Energy Alliance

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Ships hit by violent robberies at Port Said
    Two documented cases reported in last few weeks, sparking fresh security fears
  • Armed guards routinely used to protect ships from pirates
  • Pirates target Asian owners for high ransoms
  • Piracy preparation begins earlier as danger zone grows
  • Algeciras dockers blocked box security checks
    WikiLeaks documents reveal how unionised stevedores failed to implement US security...
  • Why you need to know what happened inside the...
  • Maritime emissions higher than thought
    New Brussels report says shipping could be responsible for as much as 5% of global...
  • IMO divided over climate change funding
  • Sembcorp lands two jack-up rig orders from Noble worth $400m
    If options for four more units are exercised, value of contract could top $1.2bn
  • Ensco and Nexen settle force majeure dispute...

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • US targets IRISL insurer
    The US Treasury Department today increased pressure on Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines by adding the carrier's insurer to the sanctions target list
  • Carnival sees better 2011
    CRUISE giant Carnival Corp today reported improved booking patterns for next year, as unusually harsh winter weather stokes holiday demand
  • Safmarine launches service
    SAFMARINE and its parent group Maersk have announced that they will start a new direct Far East/East Africa service early next year
  • Dolphin Tankers dissolves
    ITALY'S Dolphin Tankers has had its assets split up by its co-owners
  • US trade accords stymied
    US FREE-trade accords with Panama and Colombia are stalled short of congressional approval, but another with South Korea is progressing
  • Hugo Torrijos dies at 58
    A PRINCIPAL architect of modern Panamanian shipping, Hugo Torrijos, has died of cancer at age 58
  • Index charter appeal grows
    EXCEL Maritime has fixed seven Kamsarmax bulkers on index-linked charters, a model that has become increasingly popular over the past year
  • Two sought in smuggling of 158 migrants
  • Ultrapetrol prices convertible bond offering
  • Tanker surge powers Thai trade figures
  • Box volumes jump in northern Europe
  • Colombo's port booms
  • Boom times three seen for box ships
  • Tokyo lines act on yen shift
  • Vinashin see debt repayment in one year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Container Ship Owner, Operator Pay Whale Fines
  • Food Safety Bill Awaits Final Passage
  • Hainan Adds Call at Port of Oakland
  • House Approves Diesel Emissions Bill
  • Charleston TEUs Grew 12.6 Percent in November
  • Business Roundtable Names Engler President
  • STB Fines CN Over Chicago Street Blockage Reporting
  • Ryder Acquires Southern Calif. Leasing Company
  • Hamburg Freezes Port Dues
  • CN Builds First Link to Chicago Short Line
  • European Container Imports Climb 13.8 Percent
  • Obama Names Begeman to Surface Transportation Board
  • Forth Ports 2010 Container Volume Falls 7 Percent
  • ANA, Hawaiian Airlines to Start Cargo Code-Share
  • FedEx Expects Strong Inventory Restocking

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Nigerian ports face strike action
  • Somali pirates seize bulker: 'solution lies ashore' says EU NAVFOR
  • Evergreen upgrades Mediterranean feeder services
  • Cancun leaves a shadow over shipping
  • AMP T aiming for expansion in Northern Italy

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Fulford wants a clean-up
    Richard Fulford-Smith demands a crackdown on address commissions as part of shipbroking shake-up.
  • Little fire damage for Carnival
    Carnival Splendor blaze can't stop rise in fourth quarter profit at Micky Arison-led cruise giant.
  • Aegean tanker held in the UK
    Greek owner's bunkering tanker catches the eye of UK authorities as slack fire drills contribute to detention.
  • Refund guarantees survive takeovers
    Korean insurer ordered to return $32m to Jan de Nul after yard bankruptcy.
  • Kamsarmax deals boost orderbook
    Owners bulk up on big panamax newbuildings in hope of port infrastructure bonanza.
  • Damen goes ferry green with Doeksen
    Kommer Damen-led shipyard and Dutch owner team up on environmentally-friendly design for ferries.
  • Excel in indexed period charters
    New York listed bulk carrier owner fixes seven kamsarmaxes on year long deals.
  • Oz hat-trick for Farstad Shipping
    Oslo-listed shipowner nets a trio of charters worth upwards of $280m with Chevron and ConocoPhillips.
  • SeaZip books first orders
    VeKa Shipbuilding to build four wind farm support cats for Sander Schakelaar and JR Arends start-up
  • Small bulkers in vogue
    Japan's November newbuilding intake dominated by smaller bulker sizes, latest industry figures show.

American Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Maersk adds calls to Asia/E.Africa loop
  • Maersk drops Halifax, Le Havre on TA4 loop
  • UPS's Stoffel retires
  • McClimon takes wheel at Central Transport
  • Ryder buys Carmenita Leasing
  • Texas Aid Network draws truckers
  • Pfizer recalls drug over odor
  • CargoWise scores Geodis Wilson business
  • U.S. soy flour load heads to Afghanistan
  • Spyrou heads Shipco's China air freight
  • Griffin Global Logistics expands in Bay Area
  • Europe ports see "toned down" 2011
  • N.C. pushes dredging study for Wilmington port

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Bulk carrier seized off the Seychelles
    The Panama-flagged bulk carrier Orna has been hijacked some 400 nautical miles North East of the Seychelles. The attack was carried out by two skiffs and when they approached
  • Released crew member treated in Djibouti
    The crew member of the hijacked tanker Hannibal II, who was released by pirates some days ago, is now being treated at Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti for suspected appendicitis

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 21, 2010
  • Prices firm across Middle East
    Sources reported that suppliers in Fujairah had ample product inventories and barge capacity.
  • Aegean tanker detained in UK port
    Maritime and Coastguard Agency say '11 deficiencies' were identified.
  • Rotterdam bunker market firms
    Supply of 180 cSt product remains an issue in Gibraltar, according to sources.
  • St. Petersburg market handling icy conditions
    Tugs take bunker barges in tow.
  • Video launched for 'Clean Shipping Index'
    Explains how cargo owners can use on-line tool to make 'informed sustainable choices' when picking shipping companies.
  • Ice disrupts bunkering in Hamburg
    Barges can't get to the vessels because the water is frozen.
  • 'Strong competition' for Middle East fuel oil cargo
    Asian market expected to remain 'tight'.
  • Bunker prices generally firm in Asia
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports on Tuesday, traders say.
  • Singapore company invests $20 million for bunker tanker newbuilds
    Bunker tankers due to be delivered from Q1 2012 onwards.
  • Bunker ops resume in South Korean port
    Hyundai Oilbank resumes bunkering in Daesan.
  • IFO avails 'still tight' in Karachi
    Higher demand from power plants cuts avails for bunker sector.
  • Sinopec Zhoushan starts business in Zhangzhou and Huangpu
    Providing 380 cSt bunker fuel.
  • Wärtsilä reports fresh order for dual-fuel vessel
    In case of interruption to gas supply, engines will automatically switch to diesel without loss in power output.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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