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October 27, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China opens new high-speed rail line
    Two bullet trains glided silently out of a gleaming new station yesterday to inaugurate China's latest high speed rail line, as officials boasted of setting world records using domestic technology.
  • China Railway Construction slumps on Saudi rail loss
    China Railway Construction said it expects to lose 4.2 billion yuan (S$816.29 million) in unforeseen costs on a rail line for Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
  • US sets new standards for trucks and bus emissions
    The United States on Monday unveiled new standards for heavy-duty trucks, vans, buses and delivery vehicles, aimed at improving their fuel efficiency and reducing emissions by up to 20 per cent.
  • Cargo ship freed but Somali pirates escape
  • Asian demand to sustain growth: Braemar
Strait Talk
  • P&I club system under threat
    TO outsiders the P&I club system must seem to be one of shipping's deeper mysteries. 'P&I' stands for protection and indemnity which does not really tell the uninitiated very much.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China opens new high-speed rail line
    Two bullet trains glided silently out of a gleaming new station yesterday to inaugurate China's latest high speed rail line, as officials boasted of setting world records using domestic technology.
  • China Railway Construction slumps on Saudi rail loss
    China Railway Construction said it expects to lose 4.2 billion yuan (S$816.29 million) in unforeseen costs on a rail line for Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
  • US sets new standards for trucks and bus emissions
    The United States on Monday unveiled new standards for heavy-duty trucks, vans, buses and delivery vehicles, aimed at improving their fuel efficiency and reducing emissions by up to 20 per cent.
  • Cargo ship freed but Somali pirates escape
  • Asian demand to sustain growth: Braemar
Strait Talk
  • P&I club system under threat
    TO outsiders the P&I club system must seem to be one of shipping's deeper mysteries. 'P&I' stands for protection and indemnity which does not really tell the uninitiated very much.

Sched Netweb site
  • 138 ships idle, rising 2pc to 289,000 TEU as peak passes
  • Asian Shipowners Forum focuses on seafarer health and safety
  • Samudera sales up 14pc as $6 million profit eclipses $4 million loss
  • Germany thanks UK for freeing ship, panic room worked against pirates
  • Chongqing Donggang box shop to open before 2011
  • Shangdong port growth outperforms China in first 9 months
  • Japan exports up 14pc in September, but pace slows
  • Kenya Customs clears hundreds of containers of Pakistani rice
  • Tacoma container volume falls 9.1pc while enjoy rebound
  • UK P&I Club to implement 5pc increase in 2011
  • Inflation has hit movement of goods, and therefore Concor
  • Providence to start handling containers with new cranes
  • Cargotec wins order from Parsec for 200 terminal tractors
  • NYK Auto Logistics (India) absorbs finished-car business
  • Globe Express Services rebrands after merger with Overseas Group
  • United, Continental Airlines, ANA win antitrust immunity
  • Thai Airways takes steps to build air cargo fleet
  • National Airlines to operate five Boeing 757-200 combi aircraft

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Ahoy! SCI observing Vigilance Awareness week
  • Allcargo Global acquires 2 HK-based NVOCC cos
  • Ships are 'goods', asserts CBEC
  • Shreyas Shipping to provide complete range of logistics solutions
  • Access gained to Chittagong & Mongla ports
  • Aviation safety pact signed with US
  • RCC becomes well known for prompt, efficient services
  • 10 lakh t more sugar may be allowed for export post-Diwali
  • Fuel price hike unavoidable-PC
  • Gains after G-20 decision
  • India 3 rungs up IMF quota ladder
  • Sept. exports skyrocket to 2-year high
  • Kamal Morarka re-elected WTC Chairman
  • Strong growth in Asia to continue-IMF
  • TRADE WAR AVERTED
  • US wants G-20 to reduce global economic imbalances

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 25, 2010
  • A new direct call for CMA CGM in Vietnam
    The French shipping company CMA CGM recently announced that it will add a new direct call in Vietnam to its FAL3 Asia - Northern Europe service on 9 November. The FAL 3 loop, ...
  • Port of Rotterdam recovery remaining strong
    The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) reported that its throughput increased over the first nine months of 2010 by 13.4% to 321 million t. Virtually all categories of goods show...
  • Barloworld Logistics Middle East appoints new managing director
    Sean Bradley has joined Barloworld Logistics as managing director - Middle East. He began his career in Kuwait in 1979 and brings more than 27 years of supply chain experience from...
  • Easyfresh: New global player in reefer logistics
    A group of well known international logistic operators recently formed an entity known as Easyfresh pool. The alliance is headed by Arkas A. Lojistik (Turkey), Gulf Ba...
  • DB Schenker and Kraft Foods open new distribution centre in Columbus, Ohio
    DB Schenker and Kraft Foods have built a 93,000 sqm state-of-the-art storage terminal in Groveport (Columbus) OH (USA). The facility was recently inaugurated by the managing d...
  • Transworld group of companies win three prestigious awards
    The Transworld group of companies has won three prestigious awards at a maritime and logistics award event held in Mumbai (India) on 30 September. The awards were presented for per...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • NCL files for IPO
  • California marine highway project starts moving
  • DoJ reaches agreement with NCL on ADA violations
  • Alcoa awarded JHSV tie down subcontract
  • Foss hybrid tug even greener than hoped
  • VT Halter Marine parent eyes Brazil
  • Keppel Verolme buys graving docks from Port of Rotterdam
  • Bulker is millionth ship to transit Panama Canal
  • No federal grant to convert SS Badger to diesel

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Port of Vancouver celebration marks Columbia channel project completion
  • Horizon Lines adding boxes for new Asia liner service
  • Crowley plans to add green containers to fleet
  • Oregon governor leading trade mission to Israel
  • Mitsui vessel receives maritime labour convention nod

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Three London brokers awarded licences to trade in China
    Beijing makes move as it looks to boost connections with international maritime community
  • Shanghai seeks to tap London's maritime expertise
  • Chinese traders shun global FFA market
  • China must play bigger role in shipping
  • Shipping job market shows signs of strength
    Employers losing out on top talent as candidates are more optimistic about prospects
  • Prospects pick up for graduates in shipping
  • Idle boxship capacity grows as winter chill sets in
    Number of unemployed vessels reach 138 ships with a combined 289,000 teu
  • Boxship deliveries set to hit 2008 record...
  • Indian breakers take second VLCC
    Country's recyclers seize initiative as volatility continues for Pakistani and...
  • Owners get ready for IMO hazardous material...

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Royal Caribbean beats outlook
    ROYAL Caribbean today reported stronger earnings than expected for the third quarter and predicted steady yield improvement in 2011
  • Fain mum on newbuildings
    ROYAL Caribbean could face a dry spell in newbuilding deliveries of at least a year, executives confirmed on today's conference call
  • French strikes persist, bill passed
    SEVEN of France's 12 refineries are still blocked today, and oil terminals at Marseilles and Le Havre remain strikebound as the country's industrial unrest comes to a head
  • Shreyas revenues grow 27%
    MUBAI'S feeder service operator Shreyas Shipping & Logistics, part of Transworld, today posted a 27% year-on-year rise in revenues for its July-September quarter
  • Brazil box expansions planned
    THREE companies plan to spend almost 1Bn reais together ($590M) to expand box terminals in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Santos
  • Tata advances iron ore plan
    TATA STEEL told the Bombay Stock Exchange today that a subsidiary is joining New Millennium in a joint venture to produce 4M tonnes of iron ore per year in Canada
  • Lawsuit filed over ACL deal
    THE PROPOSED $777M sale of American Commercial Lines to private equity firm Platinum Equity has spurred an investor lawsuit in Delaware
  • EC wants fuel feedback
  • TEN hails China 'gateway'
  • Israeli port law challenged
  • Braemar profits, targets Asia
  • Israel opens box terminal
  • Hapag increases junk bonds
  • Transnet profits boosted by coal
  • Extension exception in Russia

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • CN Net Rises 21 Percent to $543 Million
  • Global Air Freight Recovery Slows
  • CSX Brings GenSet Locomotives to Maryland
  • Former Maersk Chief Joins Broker's Board
  • Q&A: Workers Strike at France's Major Ports
  • Hapag-Lloyd Boosts Bond Issue
  • Record Third Quarter Boosts Shipyard Forecast
  • Consumer Confidence Picks Up Slightly in October
  • Used Truck Prices Rise, Sales Decline
  • KCS Net Profit Surges 85 Percent to $52.8 Million
  • US Slips in Global Corruption Index
  • DVB Strikes Plane Finance Deal in China
  • TNT Adds Western China City to Express Network
  • Braemar Operating Profit Rises 3 Percent
  • Postmaster General Potter to Retire

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Beluga Fortune overcomes pirates
  • Carrier takes up low-sulphur responsibility
  • Hapag-Lloyd to pay 9% on new bond
  • UK economy faring better than expected?
  • Evergreen on Q3 upwards spiral

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Tsakos warns of loss in third
    Nikolas Tsakos-led TEN expects tough tanker markets to bring red ink in third quarter but eyes full-year cheer.
  • Teekay linked to LPG sale
    Dutch gas owner Anthony Veder snatches ethylene carrier from Teekay LNG Partners, brokers claim.
  • ST sets sights on Brazil
    Singapore-listed parent of US shipbuilder VT Halter Marine sets up shop in South America's richest nation.
  • StealthGas pens ten charters
    Harry Vafias-led StealthGas finds work for raft of LPG vessels with Far Eastern outfit taking six.
  • JP Morgan cuts Teekay Corp
    Equity analyst slashes rating tied to New York-listed owner as tanker rates and third quarter earnings prospects come under fire.
  • Barents Sea bonanza for Sveaas
    Christen Sveaas-led Rederi AB Transatlantic celebrates after securing long-term deal for AHTS newbuilding.
  • Swiber sells Malaysian offshoot
    Singapore-listed offshore owner hands over Malaysian affiliate to mystery buyer for $1m.
  • Fain sees gain for RCCL
    Richard Fain-led Royal Caribbean Cruises booms in third quarter and eyes 'record EPS' in 2011.
  • Doomed cruiseship gets a tow
    Demolition candidate Caribbean Express needs help off Cape Town after dragging anchor.
  • Subsea 7 stung in Q3
    North Sea contracts kick $294m to Kristian Siem-led offshore owner but profit still falls short in the third.
  • Marsh: 'Braemar staying put'
    No London exit or secondary listing planned by Alan Marsh-led broker which is boosting Asian presence.
  • Coscol lifts third quarter profit
    Cosco's heavy-lift arm enjoys hefty earnings gain to 30 September.
  • Dof Installer hunts $34m
    Oslo-listed offshore cartel calls on capital markets to fill financing gap tied to trio of newbuildings.
  • Braemar profit up on dry rise
    Alan Marsh-led broker boosts top and bottom line in first half as it ships Denis Petropoulos to Singapore.
  • Hapag-Lloyd hikes bond issue
    German container line selling another EUR 150m in notes to private investors as part of refinancing.
  • Shreyas Shipping sheds liner losses
    Strong recovery from Indian feeder owner in first half as revenues grow.
  • Worldscale rates on the up
    Analyst McQuilling predicts big rise in 2011 tanker flat rates after fuel price inflation.
  • Badger misses out on US cash
    Last North American coal-fired steamship fails to win $14m grant to convert to diesel.
  • Great Harvest splashes IPO cash
    Hong Kong owner reaps reward of share sale by snapping up Cido panamax due for delivery this year.
  • Prosafe cashes BW Offshore shares
    Accommodation rig owner sheds holding in Sohmen-Pao-controlled FPSO company weeks after its takeover of Prosafe Production.
  • K Line counting on Gujarat coke
    Japanese owner signs five-year bulker deal to import coal for Indian power firm.
  • Wake-up call for shipyards
    Singapore manpower minister Gan Kim Yong says yards issued with more than 100 safety warnings in last two months.
  • ACL under fire over Platinum sale
    US tug-barge giant being sued by investor who claims $777m private equity takeover undervalues his stake.
  • FOP breaks losing streak
    Fred Olsen Production returns to profit in the third quarter as FPSO market continues to improve.
  • Seaway laker grounds again
    John D Leitch refloated at Buffalo after second incident in little over a year.
  • Mermaid makes more from market
    Australian offshore shipowner lands $35m from investors to fund its first PSV splash.
  • Yangzijiang up a third
    Profits at Chinese shipbuilder see strong year-on-year growth on increased newbuilding deliveries.
  • Mercator profits stay flat
    Singapore spin-off sees revenues rise 21%, but operating costs jump on increased vessel hire expenses.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Asia/Europe, transpacific contrasts remain
  • Hapag-Lloyd to add to bond issue
  • COSCO sets up shop in Taiwan
  • Air freight demand up 15% but slowing
  • U.S., Japan open skies pact to help cargo
  • Cleveland looks at Montreal feeder service
  • Congress gets 'incomplete' grade on trade
  • Retailer: Consider transload in new inland era
  • CBP to pilot account management techniques
  • Former Maersk chairman joins Livingston board

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Maersk pleaded guilty to violating rest regulations
    A P Møller-Mærsk, owner of the British-flagged container carrier Maersk Patras, has pleaded guilty to eight charges of failing to provide adequate hours of rest for the crew
  • Finnlines adds St. Petersburg in ro-ro service
    Grimaldi-owned Finnlines will expand its existing ro-ro service between Hull and Helsinki by adding St Petersburg. The weekly service will be operated with the ro-ro vessels Finnhawk
  • Pirates left Beluga vessel empty-handed
    The Beluga Shipping heavy lift carrier Beluga Fortune is no longer hijacked. On October 24, a group of pirates boarded the ship in the Indian Ocean, but as they did
  • Egholm II to be salvaged today
    J A Rederiet (Jens Alfastsen) has signed a contract with the underwriters to salvage the sunken ferry Egholm II. The ferry is expected to be lifted out of the water
  • 276 new container carriers to enter the market
    Some 276 new container carriers are expected to enter the market in 2010, Alphaliner reports. Total capacity will increase by 9.5 per cent and 1.42 million TEUs (Twenty

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 26, 2010
  • Coriolis-based flowmeters a 'false insurance'
    CBI Engineering raises fresh doubts about scope for meter system.
  • Prices mainly firm in European hubs
    Rotterdam sees small gains.
  • Bunker prices generally down in Middle Eastern ports
    Still no spot prices for IFO in Durban.
  • Fuel savings boost cruise line's results
    Royal Caribbean Cruises cuts its predicted bunker consumption.
  • Some bunker operations reported in Fos-Lavera
    Reports of refinery workers returning to work as French strikes ease.
  • Chemoil 'doubles' volumes in Singapore and Fujairah
    CEO says sales volumes in Singapore between 250,000 and 400,000 a month.
  • Bunker prices mostly down amid slack demand
    Demand generally weak across key Asian bunker ports, traders say.
  • Bunkerworld to showcase pricing products, analysis capabilities at SIBCON 2010
    Visit Bunkerworld's booth for a chance to win a 64GB 3G Apple iPad.
  • Vitol ups terminal storage capacity in Cyprus
    Terminal will hold up to 550,000 cubic metres of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil.
  • Hamburg S'd, Alian'a joins switch to low sulphur fuels in Hong Kong
    Hamburg S'd to test low sulphur use at the port prior to the 2011 switch.
  • ExxonMobil commissions ultra low sulphur diesel refinery units
    Increases supply of ultra low sulphur diesel to over three million gallons a day.
  • Shipowner sees 'no price difference' for ISO 8217:2010 product
    Suppliers asking 'same price' as for the 2005 spec product, says APL.

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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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
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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
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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