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August 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic index falls to lowest level in three months
    A prolonged coal strike by workers in South Africa, one of the world's top five coal exporters and a key supplier to Atlantic and Pacific markets, could have a negative impact on the dry freight market, adding to the growing surplus of vessels and hitting trade volumes, brokers said.
  • Shipping lines may face losses in peak season
    Plunging rates for chartering container vessels that carry sneakers, furniture, and flatscreen TVs may signal a US consumer slowdown and losses for shipping lines in what is traditionally their busiest time of the year.
  • EU told to back off on emissions standards for ships
    The European Union (EU) should avoid pursuing its own market measures targeting shipping and allow the United Nations' maritime agency to tackle combating greenhouse gas emissions, the ship industry has told the EU.

Sched Netweb site
  • CSCL profit warning for first half - blames euro debt, rates and quake
  • MOL makes quarterly loss of US$103 million, sales off 12pc to $4.48 billion
  • NYK Line makes US$91.68 million loss, sales off 11.3pc to $5.74 billion
  • 'K' Line makes quarterly loss of US$48 million, sales up 8pc to $13 billion
  • Hainan PO now has third biggest container capacity among Chinese carriers
  • Chongqing-Shanghai direct Yangtze container shipping service launched
  • Horizon Lines loses US$7 million in Q2 but revenue rises 5.5pc
  • China accelerates port service integration to prevent competitive overlap
  • Australia's Goodman opens logistics base in Kunshan to rival Kerry
  • DB Schenker runs first big euro freight train through Channel to London
  • Canadian National profit up 8pc to US$611 million despite bad weather
  • Canadian Pacific Railway blames 233pc quarterly loss on bad weather
  • Air China posts cargo volume increase of 4.7pc to 94,000 tonnes in June
  • Korean Air quarterly revenue up, but profit down after 2010 record high
  • IATA chief Tony Tyler says June world air freight remains in the doldrums
  • Airport builders laid off as US Congress refuses to vote on money bill

Exim Indiaweb site
  • K Line in new direct service between Far East & Subcontinent
  • London P&I Club posts record free reserves to consolidate financial strength
  • Oil tanker glut falls, so does rental income
  • OOCL ranked first for its comprehensive schedule tools
  • SCI refutes assumptions on transhipment delays affecting ICTT biz
  • Ships to have armed guards for combating pirates: Vasan
  • Clove re-exports go past 700 tonnes for once
  • Iran cuts oil exports to India by 90,000 bpd
  • Ennore, JN Port to raise Rs. 2,000 cr. for dredging
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust takes key step towards 2nd box terminal
  • DHL launches multi-client site in Maharashtra
  • Plans to automate Rlys' output, rolling stock processes
  • DEPB scheme restored on cotton, yarn
  • Govt urged to hike sugar export quota
  • Rs 2,000 cr. allocated to boost warehousing facilities
  • Rs. soars to near 3-year high against $
  • Wheat exports row to be resolved soon: FM
  • Adani Enterprises chosen 'Business Superbrand'
  • WTO takes EU to task over trade barriers
  • DHL predicts Africa energy boom
  • Rainer Bechler is DHL Global Forwardings new head of industrial projects in Germany
  • Totalplan PORTO shows its project cargo handling expertise

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • CN invests in extended sidings in northern Ontario
    The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to construct two more extended sidings in its northern Ontario mainline this year, bringing its investments in seven ...
  • USD 24 million grant for Keystone corridor in USA
    In North America, work can begin on closing the last three highway-rail grade crossings on the Keystone corridor with the signing of deal between the US department of transpor...
  • New cabotage rule in Norway
    The Norwegian authorities have published a new guide to driving cabotage. A cabotage transport thus starts when the goods are loaded and ends when the goods are unloaded. The start...
  • Robert Frei new partner at Stanton Chase Zurich
    Robert P. Frei has become a partner at Stanton Chase Zurich. He was with the Panalpina Group for 35 years and left at the end of June 2011 to help develop Stanton Chase Zurich's lo...
  • Asiana B747F crashes
    An Asiana Cargo Boeing B747-400F was destroyed when it crashed into the sea off Jeju (South Korea), killing both pilots. According to the Korean transport ministry, the cargo fligh...
  • TNT Express takes delivery of first B777F
    TNT Express has taken delivery of its first Boeing B777 freighter. This latest aircraft in the TNT family arrived at TNT's European hub in Liege (Belgium) at the weekend, after com...
  • New CMA CGM rail shuttle between Zeebrugge and Duisburg
    The CMA CGM Group has reinforced its intermodal services with the introduction of a railway link connecting the port of Zeebrugge with Duisburg's trimodal hub. This fifth shuttle, ...
  • Harwich welcomes "MPI Adventure" 29. Juli 2011 Harwich International Port was delighted to welcome the "MPI Adventure" on its maiden operational call to the port. In conjunction with the jack-up vessel "Seaworker...
  • DSV achieves good result in H1/2011
    The transport and logistics provider DSV, which is headquartered in Brøndby (Denmark), increased its turnover for the first six months of the current business year from DKK 20.41 b...
  • Norbert Dentressangle records strong growth in turnover
    The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle closed the first half of 2011 with a strong increase of 21.9% in turnover, from EUR 1.4 billion to EUR 1.706 billion....
  • C.H. Robinson profits increase in Q2
    Third party logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide, based in Eden Prairie MN (USA), has reported a second quarter net profit of USD 111 million, 14% more than the USD 9...

Marine Logweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • TransAtlantic takes delivery of ice class AHTS
  • Economou orders LNG carriers at Daewoo
  • Yangzijiang takes 60% stake in Singapore ship design firm

World Wide Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • New commanding officer for Corps' Seattle District
  • Rail freight traffic totals head down during week
  • Port of Coos Bay opens new paddlecraft launch
  • Marcon brokers sale of two new sister tugs
  • IMO makes amendments to MARPOL pollution rules

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • Karnataka scandal adds to east coast India iron ore export problems
    Resignation of chief minister and naming of mines and steel mills in graft probe leaves market uncertain
  • Asia-US box rates under pressure
    Freight rates for containerised cargo moving from Asia to the US remain under pressure although conditi0ns on other routes are showing some signs of improvement, with the South American and South Africa trades in particularly good shape
  • Production volumes up at Vale but no mention of VLOC orders
    Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment
  • Scanscot vessels up for auction in Singapore
    Seized general cargo ships of insolvent owner are sold off by banks
  • Capesize rates set for a fall as Atlantic cargo dries up
    Capesize rates did well to just stagnate this week with few fixtures and signs that the European holiday season may be reducing activity in the Atlantic
  • A ship is no place for armed security 'cowboys'
    SAMI is helping shipowners navigate the uncharted waters of screening out questionable security providers
  • Horizon Lines slips from profit to loss
    Transpacific start-up costs hit carrier's second-quarter figures
  • VLCC rates on benchmark Middle East route close to 'bunkers only'
    Owners subsidise oil companies as Baltic Exchange route to Asia closes at $226 a day
  • CSCL warns shareholders to expect a first half loss
    Statement blames liner overcapacity and economic uncertainty
  • CSAV and CMA CGM in vessel sharing deal for Asia to West Africa service
    New Discovery service to deploy 10 vessels
  • European-sized freight train makes a historic connection
    DB Schenker Rail links High Speed 1 route to the higher-capacity trains used across the Continent
  • Women steer course through uncharted waters
    Durban trio make history as marine pilots
  • The difference between life and death
    We must constantly make every effort to veneer the 'safety culture' upon the seafaring psyche, which seems to be unaffected by the number of workplace accidents
  • Rubber-tyre gantry cranes delivered to APM Terminals Apapa
    Deepest draft container terminal in Nigeria also clears up scanning area congestion
  • Is Seafrance bid the end of the Channel rates war?
    Operators DFDS and Louis Dreyfus hope that swapping receivership for joint venture could finally bring an end to scrappy competition and excess capacity
  • Exclusive: Sovcomflot chief turns bear on tanker industry
    Investment to switch from crude and products carriers to offshore oil and LNG
  • Nuclear bombs out
    The industry should welcome the demise of the US project to have every container passing over its docks and land borders scanned for radioactivity
  • The summer of our discontent
    Japanese lines revise net income figures downwards, but are still hoping for the best
  • Quarterly losses hit Japanese lines as they downgrade their 2011 estimates
    Impact of larger boxships on the Asia to Europe trades takes its toll on rates, line says
  • Luka Bar posts first quarter loss
    Adriatic port operator down $180,500
  • Luka Koper crane drivers strike
    Negotiations with unions break down
  • Earlier arrival of newbuildings a 'clear advantage' for Nordic American
    Timely arrival of suezmaxes from SHI
  • Capital sees brighter product tanker future despite revenue dip
    'Bargain' capesize bulker swoop accounts for higher second quarter profit
  • Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban from August
    Only emergency vessels allowed to use or carry heavy fuel oils in protected waters
  • Excel strikes covenant relaxation bargain with banks until end-2012
    Dry bulk owner reports loss for 'more adverse' quarter
  • Economou confirms $848m LNG debut
    Deal for four initial carriers of 159,800 cu m finally goes to Daewoo
  • Polemis urges European climate chief to work with shipping on CO2 cuts
    ICS chairman says EU should refrain from regional action on emissions and co-operate with IMO on framing a global response
  • Toll Group refinances Singapore debt to cut borrowing costs
    Single $830m syndicated facility is put in place as takeover of maritime forwarder Andree & Wilkerling is completed
  • US drops radiation scanning portals
    Department of Homeland Security to use hand-held devices instead of $822,000 detectors at 1,400 ports and border points
  • Vale production volumes up but no mention of orders for giant VLOCs
    Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment

Fairplayweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • CPP profits rise on vessel buy
    EVANGELOS Marinakis-controlled Capital Product Partners announced today that net profits tripled in the second quarter after it made a significant gain from a vessel purchase
  • Gulf prepares for storm
    OIL AND gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico stepped up offshore evacuations today as Tropical Storm Don gained strength
  • Forwarders go on shipping spree in Europe
    TWO MAJOR freight forwarding and logistics groups from Asia Pacific this week have expanded their footprint in Europe
  • Cautious Horizon's losses widen in 2Q11
    HORIZON Lines said today it is making progress on debt refinancing but warned that there is "no assurance" its talks will succeed
  • Pipavav returns to profits
    HIGHER box and bulk volumes helped APM Terminals-controlled Gujarat Pipavav Port return to profits in the quarter ended 30 June
  • KG sector hit by insolvency
    GERMANY'S KG sector is showing more signs of weakness with the owner of a small multipurpose vessel filing for insolvency this week
  • Finnlines hopeful despite fall
    FINNLINES expects improved full-year results despite a 2Q11 plagued by external factors
  • Supramax rates gain
    SUPRAMAX rates have gained slightly in Asia this week as Indian iron ore exports increased and charterers sought tonnage to ballast from southern China to collect Indonesian coal
  • Singapore Shipping profits rise
    SINGAPORE Shipping has posted a 122% rise in net profits, to $1.24M, for the first quarter of its financial year
  • Mercator sees Supramax boost
    MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) told Fairplay today it expects Supramax earnings to rise, with the dearth of Indian iron ore exports causing China to import more ore from other countries
  • Panamax weakness seen
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that the Panamax market is likely to remain weak until the end of summer a oversupply continues to hurt owners
  • Vale profits on higher output
    BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale reported today that second-quarter net profits rose by 74% year on year to $6.45Bn
  • Lisin replaces Sechin
    OLIGARCH Vladimir Lisin is replacing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin as board chairman of the government-run USC shipbuilding group
  • NYK posts losses
    JAPAN's NYK Line has posted net losses of ¥7.15Bn ($92M) for the three months ended 30 June, reversing net profits of ¥23Bn a year earlier
  • Losses but hope for d'Amico
    PRODUCT tanker companies are expected to defy near-term weakness as this year continues, according to d'Amico International

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • Shippers Avoid Indian Port as Congestion Increases
    Many shippers are avoiding moving cargo through the Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), as some face delays of up...
  • Agriculture Groups Urge Free Trade Appoval
    More than 120 agriculture producer groups sent a letter Friday to President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress urging adoption...
  • ILA President Daggett Vows to Fight Automation, Work with ILWU (Video)
    Harold Daggett, new president of the International Longshoremen's Association, comments on automation, container weights, organizing and cooperation with the ILWU....
  • Group Fears Fuel Rules Will Drain Road Funds
    An accord between President Obama and carmakers to sharply boost automobile fuel efficiency will drain tens of billions of dollars...
  • CMA CGM, CSAV Launch Asia-West Africa Service
    CMA CGM and Chilean carrier CSAV will jointly operate a direct container service between Asia and West Africa, starting early...
  • Bill Authorizing Marad Calls for Short-Sea Research
    A new proposed U.S. Senate bill may help fill the gap in data needed to help marine highway advocates estimate...
  • Intermodal Volume Falls From June to July
    Major railroads are seeing intermodal volume in July trail June peak levels by thousands of container and trailer hauls each...
  • Horizon Lines Lost $7 Million in Second Quarter
    Horizon Lines lost $7 million in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same period a...
  • Echo Global Revenue Surges to $151.5 Million
    A 56 percent increase in individual truck brokerage sales shot second quarter revenue at Echo Global Logistics 38 percent higher...
  • USDA Waives Specialty Grains Inspections, Fees
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture is permanently waiving mandatory inspection and weighing of high-quality specialty grain exports, saving shippers $1.46...
  • Amsterdam Schiphol Cargo Grows 5.2 Percent
    Amsterdam Schiphol Airport boosted freight volume 5.2 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2011, driven mainly by freighter traffic....
  • CRST Buys Specialized Transportation
    Truckload carrier CRST International expanded its capacity, revenue base and diversified its business by acquiring Specialized Transportation for an undisclosed...
  • South Korean Port Container Traffic Up 10.3 Percent
    Container volumes through South Korean ports rose 10.5 percent to a record 10.5 million 20-foot equivalent container units in the...
  • GATX Hikes Outlook on Rail Lease Strength
    Railcar leasing giant GATX raised its outlook for this year on continued signs of strength in the rail freight market...
  • "K" Line Predicts Full-Year Operating Loss
    Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) expects to suffer a group operating loss of $64.10 million fiscal 2011, which began...
  • Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 25-29
    Maersk Line announced a general rate increase on westbound cargo moving from India and Sri Lanka to West Africa,...
  • Future Shock
    I met with a container line executive earlier this month and found him to be in a grumpy mood. Troubled...
  • Mississippi River Turbines Generating Interest
    With the installation of a single turbine at a dock on the lower Mississippi River, a renewable energy company is...
  • Pushing People Power
    Resins are the unchallenged king of the Houston container market, but there are millions of reasons that could change in...
  • Mortgaged Future
    It's taken on faith in the shipping world that the volume of trade moving through ports, railyards and truck terminals...
  • MOL Suffers $103 Million Loss
    Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) suffered a net loss of $103.17 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter...
  • NYK Line Posts $91.6 Million Loss
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) lost $91.68 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter of fiscal...
  • International Airlines Group Boosts Revenue
    International Airlines Group, the carrier formed by the merger of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, increased first half cargo revenues...
  • Transport Corp. of India Profit Increases
    Transport Corporation of India, the country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, said Friday its net profit in..

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • Japan's shipping trio see losses for Q1 2011/12
  • AAPA launches scheme to help US exporters reach out to more markets
  • Danaos back in the black, but softening market a threat
  • US debt ceiling vote postponed
  • CSCL announces profit warning

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • Chemoil clears the air
    Singapore-listed bunker player sheds light on 'inadequate explanation' of reduced profit.
  • DRYS: 'not our order'
    Nasdaq-listed owner rejects reports of involvement in chief exeutive George Economou's $850m LNG debut.
  • Hansson still hungry
    Nordic American Tankers CEO talks up devotion to dividends and expansion as suezmaxes hit the water ahead of schedule.
  • IRISL: New legal challenge
    Annulment sought for EU's most recent act to banish the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and related firms from legitimate shipping business.
  • Bulker buy boosts CPP
    Cape play pushes Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners to profit as product tanker spot rates soar.
  • Azuma builds up profit
    Japanese cement carrier owner looks for larger full-year haul after strong three month showing.
  • Horizon nears breach
    Third-quarter covenant breach in the cards for US-listed liner group following tumultuous second quarter.
  • Panama plots regas unit
    Floating storage and regasification vessel to be stationed near canal entrance.
  • China grabs lion's share
    VLCC Middle East earnings caught between a rock and a hard place says broker.
  • All Leisure sheds pleasure
    Cruise company All Leisure stays in the red plagued by social unrest in key market.
  • Counting the cost of deals
    Brokers on the run, a free ransom and how to get your hands on a small piece of marine art for 44'.
  • Mitsui slower to start
    Japanese shipyard sees first quarter profit fall away as new orders dwindle.
  • Kawasaki kicks on in first
    Japanese shipbuilder sees profit pile up in the three months to the end of June.
  • Bangladesh 'breakthrough'
    Supreme Court calls for report on ship scrapping shake-up as cash buyers await High Court import extension confirmation.
  • George in LNG splash
    Greek magnate makes his second headline grabbing deal of the week with LNG newbuilding order in Korea.

American Shipperweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • Strong growth reported
    Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spikeOld Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49%The Hub Grou...
  • Washington Notebook
  • Japan Big 3 suffer in April-June period
    Japan's big three container lines sustained collective operating losses of nearly $265 million in their fiscal first quarter ending June 30. "K" Line's containership business suffered a $96.9 million loss in its fiscal first quarter, compared to a...
  • Horizon reports 2nd quarter loss
    Horizon Lines reported a $7 million loss from continuing operations in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue in the quarter ending June 26 was $307.5 million compared to $291.4 million in the year-ear...
  • International Shipholding profit slips
    International Shipholding Corp. reported second quarter net profit of $2.8 million, compared to $9.6 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 was $70 million compared to $85 million in the same 2010 period. Mobile-bas...
  • Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spike
    Old Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. For the first six months of 2011, revenue was $902.9 million, a 31.6 percent increase,...
  • Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49%
    The Hub Group Inc. saw second quarter income increase 49 percent to $14.4 million on the strength of 12 percent growth in intermodal volume. Revenue increased 22 percent to $560 million, with intermodal revenue increasing 24 percent to $396 million...
  • Pacer earnings up sharply
    Pacer International, said it had second quarter net profit of $4.2 million compared to $1.4 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue during the second quarter was $386.3 million compared to $401 million in the same 2010 period. "Given our year-to-d...
  • GAO: U.S. military's supply chain 'high risk'
    A congressional watchdog agency called the U.S. military's supply chain management "high risk" due to its inefficient requirements forecasting and measures for asset visibility and materiel distribution. The Defense Department has one of the most ...
  • Aljex names Hirschman president
    Tom Heine, chief executive officer of Aljex Software, said Joe Hirschman has been named president of the Middlesex, N.J-based provider of hosted software solutions for freight brokers, carriers and other transportation companies. Hirschman was vice...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 29, 2011
  • Week ends with mixed prices
    Crude futures settle lower on slower than expected economic growth.
  • Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban begins August 1
    All vessels trading in the Antarctic including passenger and cargo vessels must switch to other types of fuel.
  • Ventrin closed for business on Monday
    The closure is due to a national holiday - Emancipation Day
  • Rotterdam softer amid wide price range
    European markets mostly softer Friday after week of seesawing prices.
  • Fuel costs help drive Japanese shipping companies into loss
    Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK Line and K-Line post April-June losses, compared with net profits in the same period last year.
  • Fujairah dips after week of gains
    Overall prices up from a week ago even as crude prices fell.
  • EU urged to drop plans for its own CO2 reduction measures
    IMO 'eminently capable' of delivering a global CO2 solution for shipping, says International Chamber of Shipping.
  • EC declines to attack Gibraltar's bunker record
    Commission repeats that it has 'no evidence' of any breach of EU regulations.
  • Hedge fund ups its share holdings in Aegean
    Rima Management LLC now has a 5.47% stake.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • Bunker prices falling as week ends
    Demand mixed in key Asian bunker ports on Friday.
  • TEN plunges into the red on 'difficult freight market'
    A result of tanker oversupply and high bunker costs for spot vessels.
  • Typhoon halts Hong Kong bunker deliveries
    Severe tropical storm signal number three hoisted at the port on Thursday night.
  • Singapore fuel oil inventories hit four-week high
    In line with heavier Western inflows during the second half of July.
  • Higher bunker prices lift Kirby's Q2 revenues
    42% increase in bunker prices 'positively' impacted the revenues of its marine transportation unit.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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.
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