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July 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maersk to stop services at three Iran ports
    MAERSK Line has come to an official position on Iran literally overnight, saying in a statement issued late on Wednesday night that it will stop serving three Iranian ports in accordance with sanctions placed by the United States and the European Union (EU) on the republic.

Sched Netweb site
  • NOL opens new Qingdao box shop early with the APL Dubai first to call
  • UK customs 24-hour strike to hit ports - get documents in early, says OOCL
  • Despite carrier opposition, Shanghai opens container futures market
  • Price-fixing Horizon Lines settles with Home Depot for undisclosed sum
  • Shanghai expects to remain world's No 1 container port in 2011
  • China to spend US$5.57 billion Yangtze River dredging this year
  • PSA frontrunner to win Mumbai's Port Nehru container terminal deal
  • APL's four-week freight rates drop 8pc, but volumes rise 7pc
  • US containerised imports growth slows to 5.9pc in May
  • North European port import growth expected to slow to 8pc this year
  • Singapore, Japanese customs sign MRA on supply chain security
  • Maersk launch transshipment West Mediterranean-Turkey service
  • Kaohsiung revises tender to seek bids on Terminal 75 and 100
  • MOL launches Singapore-Surabaya feeder with 'K' Line taking slots
  • Hong Kong International Airport annual profit increases 42pc
  • TransAsia Airways commences daily flights from Taiwan to Singapore
  • LA World Airports pay out US$1.6 settlement to Aero Ontario cargo

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DB Schenker Logistics now offers tracking by BlackBerry
  • MSC fleet capacity crosses 2-m TEU mark
  • India says no to EUs duty-free demand
  • US, India pledge to open up retail, finance sectors
  • BGTA unconvinced by govt pretext for hiking diesel price
  • Fieo welcomes signing of protocol with Singapore
  • GST rollout likely in June 2012: CBEC
  • Infra debt funds can be set up as trust or company: FM
  • Adani Foundation initiates voluntary blood donation programme
  • Building a recession-proof portfolio

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Turkish Cargo is going to serve 5 new cargo destinations next month
    Having one of the biggest international networks, Turkish Airlines added new aircrafts to its fleet and expanded its passenger flight network with new destinations in accordance wi...
  • William Grant & Sons signs three year contract with Schenker Limited
    Global premium spirits business William Grant & Sons has signed a three year deal with Schenker Limited - the UK arm of the global logistics company - to provide domestic and i...
  • Epic opens a new era in electronic communications
    Cargo Airport Services, one of North America's largest ground-handling companies, is celebrating notable success following the launch of its "Epic" Customer Service Porta...
  • ICAO and WCO join forces to strengthen air cargo security
    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a MoU for increased cooperation to protect air cargo from acts of terroris...
  • Klinkhammer offers intra logistics solutions for the furniture industry
    The Klinkhammer Group, expert for intra logistics for many industries, offers with its "just-in-sequence" concept together with the systems solutions Integer and VectaFlex intra lo...
  • Opposition against the increase of the motorway permit sticker in Switzerland
    The Swiss association for utility vehicles ASTAG vehemently and consequently rejects the amendment of the law for tolls on national roads. The submittal that would lead to an incre...
  • Armenian plans to develop road infrastructure
    The Armenian ministry of transport and communications and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of motor freight betw...
  • The Austrian forwarder Roland introduces surcharge for diesel fuel
    The Austrian forwarding company Roland is going to increase its trucking rates by 3% as of 1 July. The transport company states that fuel costs have increased by 10.5% since last N...
  • Augustin Network extends intermodal transport services in Central and East Europe
    Augustin Network has established a new transport axis especially for industrial companies and manufacturers of consumer goods in Germany by connecting truck and railway across Euro...
  • Shippers in Switzerland criticise missing strategy for freight traffic
    In the submittal for comment from the Federal Council regarding the financing and expansion of the rail infrastructure (FABI), the shipper's association (VAP) is missing a clear st...
  • Cooperation contract signed for Eco Rail Innovation
    With signing the cooperation contract, the partners of the initiative Eco Rail Innovation (ERI) have now established the firm framework for their mutual work. Eco Rail Innovation i...
  • MOL to expand large-scale containership fleet
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., a large multi-modal transport company, today announced a decision to order two containerships (8,600 teu) from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., with d...
  • Kerry Logistics breaks ground on Wuxi Logistics Centre
    Kerry Logistics, an Asian logistic provider, has started construction of its 26,000 sqm. Wuxi Logistics Centre which will have a capacity of 10,000 tonnes when it is completed in t...
  • Stena Line buoyant with new routes clearance
    The ferry company Stena Line has expressed its delight at today's announcement that its acquisition of the DFDS routes from Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Belfast to Heysham...
  • Bréau stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen
    Alain Bréau, general manager and majority owner of the Mory Group has resigned from his position as chairman of the supervisory board of the port of Rouen for "personal reasons". O...
  • Port of Duisburg (Germany) is job engine for the region
    According to a survey, the port of Duisburg (Germany) plays an important role for the region. The effects on the job market and the economy on the logistics location of Duisburg we...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • NASSCO awarded shipbuilding contract for third MLP
  • Celebrity's new cruise ship sails from Meyer Werft
  • Military Sealift Command to charter Maersk tanker
  • Navy options two more Joint High Speed Vessels at Austal USA
  • Baker Hughes adds sophisticated well stimulation vessel
  • First of RAstar class design joins IRSHAD fleet

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April
  • New NOL Group terminal open at Port of Qingdao
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics making management changes
  • Public meeting scheduled for Olympia Airport draft master plan
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines upgrading CSW service

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Charterers' costs prevent slow speeds on laden VLCCs
    As VLCC owners look to save bunker costs, McQuilling says cost of keeping crude on the water is even higher for the oil companies
  • Black Sea ports ready for lifting of Russia's grain export ban
    After 10 months out of the market, rush of trading expected to boost employment for dry bulk market
  • Caribbean product tanker rates slide
    US holiday fixing rush comes to an end leaving few cargoes available
  • IEA oil release could boost tankers in long term
    Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco says drop in prices could help economic growth and create floating storage opportunities
  • CSAV in alliance talks with MSC and CMA CGM
    Joint service agreements signed
  • China Rongsheng wins orders for 14 vessels
    Greeks involved in deals for 10 205,000 dwt ships and four 6,600 teu boxships
  • Delivery doubts plague Vale's VLOC newbuilds programme
    Concern over Rongsheng's ability to build vessels to schedule is tempered by rumours that 400,000 dwt valemaxes face difficulties gaining approval to discharge in China
  • Bidding war breaks out to control pipeline outfit
    Williams Companies and Energy Transfer Equity do battle over Southern Union
  • China Development Bank signs pact with Maersk Broker
    Newbuilding business seen as initial focus while other projects are not excluded
  • Traded gas to rise as oil market spare capacity set to dwindle
    Morgan Stanley energy services analyst Ole Slorer told an audience at its annual conference in New York that oil reserves will dwindle within 10 years
  • More rigs move out of US Gulf
    Vessels heading for Vietnam and West Africa
  • African gas fields see a busy time
    Focus is largely on projects in Egypt and Mozambique
  • Maersk contracts out crew management
    Norwegian shipmanager OSM wins landmark deal for six containerships
  • Legacy of the West Atlas
    Offshore wreck removals are on the rise and environmental concerns make them delicate and challenging operations
  • MEP slams Liverpool City Council turnaround plan for cruise terminal
    Shipping minister told move will undermine jobs and investment in north-east England
  • We are all on the horns of a Greek dilemma
    The choice comes down to letting Greece default and seeing what happens, or the rest of the eurozone assuming responsibility for a fair chunk of the $855.6bn the country owes
  • Brussels could force further cuts on HSH ship lending
    World's largest ship lender is considering reducing its shipping portfolio by another $4.3bn-$5.7bn
  • Shippers should stop beating up on lines
    After the past three years of instability it surely is not the easiest time to judge the effect of the European ban on conferences
  • HPH keeps an eye out for expansion opportunities
    Ports operator interested in US port opportunities that fit its investment profile of port operations with containers
  • Hutchison boss condemns rush for large boxships
    There has not been 'sufficient debate' between ports and owners on vessels above 18,000 teu, says HPH boss
  • Is prospect of high oil prices just speculation?
    As stocks of light crude run low, the IEA releases 60m barrels to reduce the pressure
  • Lloyds' book off the market
    Bank's shipping portfolio will be run down rather than sold off
  • Norway strengthens ruling on use of armed guards for country's flagships
    Shipowners welcome the clarification on how to protect vessels from piracy
  • To the victor
    Good luck, Koji Sekimizu. You may need it
  • EC reminds shipping industry of need to solve C02 emissions by end of year
    Everything rides on adoption by IMO of benchmark energy efficiency design index
  • Public sector strike is having 'no impact' on ports or coastguard
    Business as usual, says ABP
  • The clock is ticking on Imabari
    As pace of demise of Japan's shipbuilding industry quickens, yards need to make deepseated changes before 'just in time' precision becomes 'just too late'
  • Known Unknowns for 2011
    The box industry's ordering amnesia, a powerful accounting sleeper and US invitation to defiance will be game changers in the second half of the year
  • Innovation: Linking fast clippers, fuel savings and Facebook
    It is the collective response to challenges that moves industry forwards
  • Doha deal offers hope of boosting maritime trade
    Implementation of trade facilitation could reduce total trade costs by almost 10%

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • US revamps blocked-ship listings
    WASHINGTON has decided that there are too many updates to its list of blocked Iranian ships to continue with its annual roster
  • Brazil wheat exports surge
    UNUSUALLY high wheat exports from Brazil have supported smaller bulker classes, broker ICAP said in a report today
  • S Korea cuts sentences in fatal collision
    A SOUTH Korean court reportedly today reduced the sentences of the Russian captain and first mate of a ship involved in a January fatal collision
  • Emerging markets rise in finance
    REGIONAL banks from China and other emerging markets are increasing their ship finance focus at a steady pace, a Hamburg conference heard today
  • Becalmed markets seen
    A KOREA Maritime Institute analyst has predicted little improvement this year for the drybulk, box and tanker sectors
  • Argentina signs Qatar LNG deal
    ARGENTINA has signed an agreement with Qatar for the supply of 5M tonnes of LNG per year from 2014, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Greek passenger sector stymied
    PASSENGER ships will not be leaving Piraeus today, as crews strike against government plans to cut back their pensions
  • Nokta jumps ship
    OMAR Nokta, the highly respected shipping analyst at Dahlman Rose, has resigned, a company spokesman confirmed to Fairplay today
  • Teekay gives offshore wind a tilt
    TANKER giant Teekay has announced yet another diversification move, this time into the offshore wind farm arena
  • JNPT awards box terminal contract
    A JOINT venture between PSA International and ABG Ports has won the bid to operate the fourth box terminal at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Fairplay has been told
  • Thai LNG imports boosted
    THAILAND'S main energy company PTT Public has raised LNG imports by 1M tonnes to compensate for lost supply, after a leak in one of its natural gas pipelines
  • German owners plan vessel buys
    HALF OF German shipping executives plan to buy vessels over the next year, while 55% expect freight rates to rise over the same period, according to a survey
  • Capesize market softens
    CAPESIZE rates are softening, with trans-Atlantic requirements dropping and Australian miners staying out of action, brokers told Fairplay today
  • VLCC rates drift lower
    SPOT FREIGHT rates for VLCC tankers have extended their recent losses, despite active trading, according to analysts and brokers
  • Maersk climbs down on Iran
    MAERSK has decided to halt its calls at three US-sanctioned Iranian ports

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Free Trade Agreement Hearing Called Off
    A "mock markup" on implementing bills for three free trade agreements was called off Thursday afternoon for lack of a...
  • Merck, UPS Partner to Deliver Medicines Overseas
    Pharmaceutical giant Merck is giving UPS a bigger role in its international business, including key emerging markets such as China...
  • DOT Announces TIGER III
    The Department of Transportation on Thursday announced a slightly scaled-down version of its popular TIGER transportation infrastructure grant program for...
  • Florida East Coast's Hertwig on Intermodal Projects
    James R. Hertwig, president and CEO at Florida East Coast Railway, says bulk rail demand has been soft for the...
  • NYK Trans-Pacific Volume Slips in May
    NYK Line's eastbound trans-Pacific volume fell 8 percent year-over-year in May, the second straight monthly decline on the trade lane for...
  • Federal Truck Safety Plan Includes Shippers
    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is adopting a five-year strategic plan that looks beyond truck and bus companies to...
  • Author Discusses State of Logistics Report
    Rosalyn Wilson, author of CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report, explains why logistics costs rose faster than GDP growth last...
  • EU to Enforce 24-Hour Shipping Security Rule
    The European Union will strictly enforce new customs regulations aimed at tightening security on goods moving through ports. Noncompliant shippers...
  • Tech Manufacturing Fuels Chongqing Cargo Expansion
    China's Chongqing airport plans to double cargo volume in the coming years as the Western China city advances efforts to...
  • Maersk Names Dorsey to Government Cargo Position
    Maersk Line North America named Gordon Dorsey vice president of global contract execution for U.S. military and government cargo services,...
  • Maersk Halts Service to Three Iranian Ports
    Maersk Line suspended operations Thursday at three Iranian ports to comply with U.S. sanctions. Maersk said it will "cease...
  • Mexico May Hike Tariffs If Trucking Plan Fails
    Mexico may increase the $2.4 billion in punitive tariffs it places on select U.S. goods if the Obama administration fails...
  • SSE Presses Beijing to Lift Futures Restrictions
    The Shanghai Shipping Exchange, which started trading container freight derivatives on June 28, is asking the Chinese government to relax...
  • Global Air Cargo Traffic Drops 4 Percent
    Global air cargo traffic fell 4 percent in May from a year ago but was up 1.2 percent on April,...
  • Railroads Expand Service Into Non-Traditional Markets
    Railroads are expanding their share of the North American freight market in non-traditional areas, with Canadian railroads becoming increasingly competitive...
  • APL Starts Double-Stack Service in India
    APL IndiaLinx, which has been running container rail service in the country since 2007, double-stacked 90 40-foot boxes on a...
  • Japan's Slumping Exports Show Signs of Recovery
    Japan's slumping exports to the rest of the world have begun to show clear signs of recovery for the first...
  • Mexican Trucks Already in US ' Legally
    Looking to calm concerns over moves to allow Mexican trucking companies to operate in the United States, U.S. officials say...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Maersk attacks derivatives again
  • MOL ramps up presence in the Asia/South America trade
  • Maersk to stop its Iranian services
  • PierPass delays rate hike
  • JNP's 4th terminal for PSA/ABG?

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Less Rosey for Dahlman?
    Management shakeup underway at New York investment bank could see a reduced role for chief Simon Rose.
  • Out of Africa
    Italy's Coeclerici takes delivery of first transhipment bulker for 20-year Vale contract in Mozambique.
  • CSAV eyes alliances
    Chilean liner company in talks with MSC and CMA CGM over more joint services.
  • Bumi gets core investors
    Malaysian offshore vessel and FPSO owner seals buyers for 10% of initial public offering.
  • Two Samho crews paid
    Men on two of struggling Korean owner's tankers stranded off Dubai receive wages, but another vessel has not been so lucky.
  • Solstad bags term deal
    Norwegian offshore operator nets 150-day contract for latest construction service vessel.
  • BSC lacking boxship
    Bangladesh national owner no nearer to buying container vessel despite budget being in place.
  • New Russian link
    Streamline Shipping teams up with Eimskip for new cargo service from Aberdeen to Murmansk.
  • Bergen name new CEO
    Acting boss Terje Arnesen given top job full time at Norwegian shipbuilder and offshore operator.
  • Philippines sues
    City of Talisay seeks damages after Chinese-controlled bulker United hit reef in 2009.
  • Barge wrecks bridge
    Vessel loaded with gravel smashes out section of structure in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Trio of outbreaks
    Princess Cruise Lines ship struck by norovirus on three May cruises off US.
  • Funds out of ABG
    Standard Chartered and Merlion cash in on their 7% stake in India's biggest shipyard.
  • Man overboard saved
    Seafarer from car carrier found after ladder broke, throwing him off LMS ship near Bermuda.
  • Hoegh LNG hooks $120m
    Sveinung Stohle-led company becomes the third LNG shipowner to go public this year after wrapping up Oslo listing.
  • Greek ferries idle
    Passengers face third day of strike action as crews protest against 6% pension cut.
  • ICAP spots panamax hope
    Spike in port congestion could help snap recent losing streak in panamax market, broker says.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • USDA considers changes to Lacey Act
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comments on several proposed changes to the way it administers certain import controls for protected plants and plant products. The 2008 Food, Conser...
  • APL Logistics runs double-stack in India
    APL Logistics said it has run its first double-stack container train service in India. APL IndiaLinx, its rail operations arm in the country, stacked 90 40-foot boxes two-high on a train that departed Mundra Port on the India's West Coast June 16...
  • ECS expands in India
    ECS Group, a general sales agent for air cargo, will increase its offices to major cities in India by the end of the year. So far this year, the company has opened operations in Vietnam and Hong Kong as well as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in ma...
  • Southwest installs Descartes' service
    Southwest Airlines Cargo has implemented Descartes Systems Group's cloud-based Air Messaging Service across its cargo customer base. Descartes shipment status messaging allows Southwest to deliver "real-time" alerts to its freight forwarders and di...
  • May air freight traffic declines 4%
    Air cargo volumes dropped 4 percent in May versus a year ago because last year experienced a major post-recession bump from shippers seeking to quickly restock depleted inventories, the International Air Transport Association said. The industry gr...
  • WWL appoints CCO, Americas president
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has named Christopher Connor as chief commercial officer. Connor was president of the Americas region for WWL, and before that was chief operating officer for ocean services and executive vice president of commercial....
  • Maersk boosts capacity on Americas service
    Maersk Line is increasing capacity on a feeder service linking the west coasts of the Americas, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line is rotating in vessels nearly 50 percent larger on its WCCA service. By th...
  • Maersk stops service to Iranian ports
    Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, Morten Engelstoft, chief operating off...
  • July Editorial
  • To comply with U.S., EU trade regs
    Maersk stops service to Iranian ports Maersk Line said today it has "has decided to cease acceptance of business to and from the Iranian ports of Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khomeini and Asaluyeh." In a brief statement posted on Maersk Line's Web site, M...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 30, 2011
  • Two new members join SEAat
    Helping to play an increasingly active role in supporting the industry in shaping tolerable and workable emission reduction solutions.
  • Fujairah prices gain double-digits
    Deliveries in Durban available for supply between July 2-10.
  • Tar balls come ashore in Mumbai
    Indian officials rule-out link with bunker fuel from grounded vessel.
  • Rotterdam market firms: Strikes disrupt Piraeus
    Congestion in Gibraltar.
  • Industry should 'forget' attempts to oppose sulphur regulations
    'We are too far down the road for a u-turn,' says bunker player.
  • Sluggish bunker sales keep inventories steady
    Demand from Singapore's bunker market weakens as as buyers hold-off.
  • New appointment at Bominflot
    Rune Larsen has been appointed Director of Sales and Supply.
  • Prices rising in Asian ports
    Demand generally 'sluggish' on Thursday.
  • Chinese firm buys Iranian fuel oil for July
    Cargoes were mixture of 280 cSt grade and 380 cSt material.
  • Ships face 'operational and legal challenges' on shift to cleaner fuels
    'Burden and risk of modifying ships rests squarely with ship owners.'
  • DSME launches new high pressure fueled gas system
    HP-FGS system compresses LNG and vaporises it into gas form.

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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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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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