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September 1, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Baltic Dry Index falls for 3rd straight session
    The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-freight costs, fell for a third consecutive session as bookings to ship iron ore from Australia and Brazil declined and stockpiles at Chinese ports reached an all-time high.
  • Containers stay at 50-year low as sales growth slows
    The container- shipping industry is contending with the longest stretch of near-zero rates in its half-century history on the Asia-to-Europe route, as a capacity glut combines with the slowest growth in trade since 2009.
  • APM to build and run US$992m Costa Rican terminal
    APM Terminals has won a US$992 million contract to run what it is calling the largest infrastructure project in Costa Rica's history - the new Moin Container Terminal on the Caribbean coast.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Merchants first half profit increases 102.5pc to US$116 million
  • Yang Ming, Wan Hai-Interasia offer weekly direct Japan-Indonesia service
  • Customs & Excise Department opens cargo service centre in Hong Kong
  • Mumbai's Nhava Sheva container throughput drops 2pc in second-half
  • Transpacific rate benchmark jumps 21.5pc as peak surcharges take hold
  • CMA CGM includes Cai Mep in Vietnam 3 on intra-Asia service loop
  • Neptune Maritime Security says Iran Navy in fight against Somali pirates
  • Australia QR National profit gains, but volumes softened by floods
  • At 77pc more trade to Hamburg, Baltic growth outpaces Europe's big players
  • Bulgaria's state railway BDZ cargo unit privatisation on course
  • Okay Airways signs cooperation agreement with Heilongjiang government
  • Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledges support for aviation sector
  • Seattle's maths/tech heavy Aviation High School looks forward to new campus

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • MOL earns commendation from Cambodian government
    Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) recently cooperated with the non-profit organisation Side By Side International (SBSI) to transport 34 medical vehicles and other equipment to help ...
  • Niedersachsen Ports steps up marketing activities
    Joachim Birk is the new head of marketing of Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG, a Lower Saxony-based port operator. The MBA graduate will in the future oversee the cross-site m...
  • USD 200 million road loan to support growth in India's northeast
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lending up to USD 200 million to reconstruct roads in northeastern India, which will reduce its isolation and open up badly needed growth and de...
  • Mechel leases mainline diesel locomotives
    Mechel, one of Russia's leading mining and metals companies, has signed a contract between Mecheltrans Vostok, Sinara-Transport Machines and VTB Leasing for the development, produc...
  • Switzerland: Camion Transport now using hybrids
    Swiss transport company Camion Transport (CT) has enhanced its fleet of vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid. It is the first hybrid lorry in general cargo shipments ...
  • CN and CNBM Forest Products Trading strike lumber export deal
    The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and China's CNBM Forest Products Trading have reached an agreement to use CN's new lumber transloading facility in Vancouver to increase ...
  • New weekly service AC-3 launched
    AC-3 - a new regular ocean container line of Maersk - launched a weekly service to the container terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company LLC (a Global Ports group company). The fi...
  • Another customs first for Cargoitalia
    Italy's Cargoitalia has been approved by the Italian customs authorities to submit electronic T1 forms as of tomorrow, 1 September. The move will enable the airline to cut transit ...
  • China Southern Airlines joins Barig
    China Southern Airlines is the latest member of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig), taking the number of members in the world's biggest national airline associ...
  • Dallas welcomes new Air China Cargo service
    Dallas/Fort Worth international airport (DFW) last week welcomed the first of what will be three Air China Cargo freighter flights a week, giving DFW additional cargo capacity to S...
  • CMA CGM carries more than 4.8 m teu in first six months
    CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, has reported revenue of USD 7.3 billion for the first six months of 2011, an increase of 8% on the prior-year period....
  • Trans-o-Flex boosts capacities in Germany and the Netherlands
    The express delivery service Trans-o-Flex is expanding. A new central hub in s'Hertogenbosch and new sites in Bavaria and Brandenburg optimise the service provider's national and i...
  • Quehenberger: retail logistics for Libro and Pagro
    Austria's services provider Quehenberger Logistics is assuming responsibility for logistics services to 360 Libro and Pagro branches in Austria with immediate effect. In doing so, ...
  • Panalpina introduces new intra-Asia service
    Basel-based Panalpina explained that there have traditionally been only two main choices for cargo flows between China and Southeast Asia: costly air freight or slower ocean freigh...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • American P&I Club manager hires Asian region specialist
  • Fearnley's has an App for it
  • GulfMark Offshore orders three PSV's from Remontowa
  • VOS ballast water treatment systems ordered for Sovcomflot VLCC's
  • Bourbon CEO sees offshore service market upswing ahead
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of fourth NSC
  • SeaArk Marine suspends acceptance of new boat orders

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • Washington Ferry System changes adopted by transport commission
  • Coast Guard teams with Army to remove bouy from Washington beach
  • Crowley presents scholarships to four Alaska Fairbanks students
  • Trucking group praises President for asking congress to fund transport
  • World Airways works deal to operate Boeing Freighter for Asiana

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • Can Cosco follow China Shipping to long-term contracts?
    Giant Chinese bulk operator's recent charter renegotiation antics will not help build credibility
  • Boxship businesses share risky outlook
    Ordering the large ships at market peak brings added pressure to secure cargo
  • Key to Sinotrans' success lies in stable charter income
    Shipowner stands out among Chinese state-affiliated shipping companies for its strong financial position and robust balance sheet
  • Bank lending under threat as sovereign debt fears are reignited
    Banks are becoming more cautious as cost of insuring debt soars
  • Owners cold-shoulder hot lay-ups
    Underlying optimism that demand will catch up with supply is keeping ships on the water
  • Time to put a stop to creeping localism
    The spawn of localism is protectionism, the child of which is a direct attack on world trade
  • Shipowners should look to technology before using armed guards
    Shipowners should consider anti-piracy technology before resorting to armed guards onboard
  • On the tourist trail in Rotterdam's sandpit
    Maasvlakte 2, the port expansion project that will provide 1,000 ha of new 'land' taken from the North Sea, is capturing ordinary Dutch people's attention
  • Rodopoulos bows out after 36 years at RBS
    Fellow veteran Fotis Bratimos takes over responsibilities at Piraeus operation of Greek shipping's leading lender
  • VLCC earnings slump to historic lows on Middle East to US trade
    Owners continue to ply the route hoping to find a trip back to Asia to boost overall returns
  • Two more Greek ferry lines see red
    National crisis, fuel hikes and intense competition all blamed for first-half woes
  • Oil and shipping players move to restore Libya trade quickly
    Nato warns of 'sporadic untargeted firings out to sea' but says they are celebrations
  • Capesize rates jump 18% as spot chartering activity surges
    Busy transatlantic trade lane gains nearly $4,500 per day, up almost 30%
  • MSC bargain panamax boxship charter price shocks market
    Rate of $12,000 per day for a 5,000 teu vessel is down 30% on last reported fixtures
  • Eurogate throughput jumps 13% in first half
    Sluggish Hamburg throughput expected to improve in second half
  • APM Terminals sells 25% stake in Xiamen Songyu box facility
    Deal with joint venture partner Xiamen Port Holding Group halves APM's interest in $380m Chinese port development
  • Stena scales down fast craft service
    Line trims Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire operation due to high fuel and maintenance costs
  • Höegh and Awilco maintain faith in LNG despite second quarter losses
    Demand and rates to stay high, say Norwegian companies
  • Boxship orders surge in 2011
    But 2007 record unlikely to be broken
  • Never mind the flag state
    At least for vulnerable vessel types, armed guards are the new normal
  • Belships takes shelter from worst of the market storm
    Keeping vessels on long-term charters pays off
  • Latest figures confirm sharp slowdown in trade growth
    OECD statistics reflect the developed nations' big budget deficits and emerging economies' inflation battles
  • Turning away from the market
    A key legacy of the financial crisis in shipping is that commercial banks wait in the wings while government funding is on the rise
  • India opens way to deploying armed anti-piracy guards
    New guidelines permit shipowners to engage private maritime security companies after a selection and vetting procedure
  • Norwegian Car Carriers sees charter rates rise 11%
    Tonnage provider expects year-long wait for stronger market despite improvements
  • Container lines prepare to resume Libya calls
    Maersk to reinstate service from September 8 while CMA CGM ready to return to Tripoli
  • Cosco starts to pay up
    Apparent turning point in wide-ranging charter hire spat comes just ahead of fresh wave of arrests, say industry sources
  • Eitzen to exit semi-refrigerated gas carrier market
    Disposal of ships to investment company B-Gas will raise $53m
  • NYK to issue $716m in bonds
    Company cites favourable conditions in the bond market for its decision
  • US verdict a major setback for foreign seafarers
    Court imposes Bahamas arbitration on personal injury case

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • Wheatstone LNG moves closer in Oz
    DREDGING conditions have been imposed on Western Australia's Wheatstone LNG project as part of its environmental approval, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Intereuropa investment ruins port's profits
    SLOVENIA'S only port operator, Luka Koper, said today it had net profits for 1H 2011 of €3.4M ($5M), a 36% drop against the same period of last year
  • Weak dollar hurts Bourbon
    FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon today reported first-half net losses of €21.4M ($30.9M) after it was hit by a fall in the value of the dollar
  • Bank deal seen as Greek ship finance boon
    THE JOINING of two Greek ship finance banks announced this week will create Greek ship finance's fourth-largest lender, a leading sector analyst told Fairplay today
  • Shipyard group's losses widen
    HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group, the owner of Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, today announced heavier first-half losses as it reported several disputes with foreign customers
  • Bumi Armada profits drop 18%
    MALAYSIA's FPSO specialist Bumi Armada said today net profits for 2Q2011 dropped 18% year on year to 61M ringgit ($20.4M), while 1H2011 profits rose 2% y/y to 143.1M ringgit
  • Logic breaks down in India's scrapping market
    VOLATILITY in the breaking market has turned to confusion after speculation by Indian yards pushed up offers, despite a drop in local prices for steel plate
  • COSCO International's profits drop 20%
    COSCO International Holdings today said its H1 net profits were HK$277M ($36M), down 20% from HK$346M ($45M) in that period of 2010
  • Drybulk port snarls ease
    AFTER rising for the past two weeks, congestion in drybulk ports in China, India and Australia is easing off
  • Handies dominate box sector's chartering
    STRONG intra-Asia box business ensured that Handysizes are dominating chartering activity
  • Maybulk profits fall 10%
    MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today net profits for 1H2011 dropped 10% year on year to 74.5M ringgit ($25M)
  • Supramax bubble bursts
    SUPRAMAX bulker rates have risen for two weeks, but brokers told Fairplay today that the sector's bubble has burst
  • DryShips reveals earnings miss
    GEORGE Economou's DryShips today reported huge quarterly losses on vessel sales and fell far short of Wall Street forecasts

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • Carriers confident of market upturn in H2 11
  • CMHI's H1 11 profits strong on back of Bohai and Yangtze ports
  • Lines to return to Libya
  • CSAV and CMA CGM expand Gulf Bridge Express service
  • APM T signs Moin CT deal

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • Analysts survey DRYS
    DryShips dispute with Cosco takes centre stage as analysts slash earnings estimates while clinging to coveted rating.
  • APM invests in Costa Rica
    AP Moller-Maersk terminal wing ploughs $992m into Central American container project.
  • Sevan sits on the brink
    Bankruptcy may be on the horizon for Oslo-listed FPSO owner following staggering $639m second-quarter loss.
  • EMGS goes shopping
    Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner takes on Seatrans duo as it prepares $15.8m acquisition of OHM.
  • Latvian loses less
    Vitol-controlled tanker owner brings down deficit in first half as it keeps eagle eye on administrative expenses.
  • Swire settles spill claims
    Small businesses paid, but Queensland state clean-up bill yet to be decided following Pacific Adventurer accident in 2009.
  • KPMI profit spikes
    Philippines shipyard's repair operations boom in second quarter as earnings surge.
  • George close to drill job
    DryShips reveals pending West African contract as Cosco dispute is briefly overshadowed.
  • Rodopoulos exits RBS
    Greek ship finance fixture heads for retirement to be replaced by long-term colleague Fotis Bratimos.
  • Colombo clinches ferry order
    Sri Lankan shipbuilder seals deal for two new passengerships for India's Lakshadweep islands.
  • Genting in the money
    Malaysian owner of Star Cruises and NCL said first-half earnings surged as revenue climbed.
  • Frontline joyride rolls on
    Oslo-listed tanker owner sees its stock enjoy a second day of climbs after its summer slump.
  • Nordic's arctic odyssey
    Danish owner teams with Sanko to take ice-class panamax bulker along Northern Sea Route to China.
  • Awilco starts at a loss
    Anders Wilhelmsen-backed LNG newcomer posts red ink in Q2 as it waits for its fleet to become fully operational.
  • Currency costs Erria
    Danish chemical tanker owner blames forex losses for bigger deficit in first half of 2011.
  • Boxship hits whale
    HMM's Hyundai Faith arrives in Rotterdam with dead orca wedged on its bow.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • 'Fueling' trade
    U.S. seeks partnership for drop-in biofuelsThe U.S. Agriculture, Energy and Navy departments on Tuesday issued arequest for informationlaying out the Obama administration's goals, assumptions and tools, and requesting from industry specific ideas ...
  • Irene's aftermath
    Freight rail feels Irene more than ports Ports and railroads in the direct path of Hurricane Irene last week appear to have dodged major problems, according to damage assessments. ALAN helps with Hurricane Irene relief In the aftermath of Hurricane...
  • September Cover Story
  • TSA unveils transpacific rate index
    June transpacific rates reached a 14-month nadir, according to a new monthly revenue index being published by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement. The index tracks average revenue per FEU levels against a June 2008 baseline. In June, the inde...
  • 2011 large ship orders dwarf 2008-2010
    Fifty-two containerships of 10,000 TEUs or larger have been ordered since the beginning of 2011, dwarfing the number of such orders over the last three years, according to research from Braemar's Seascope division. Only 10 such vessels were ordered...
  • MCC revises intra-Asia loops
    MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, has made changes to a number of its services connecting various regions within Asia. The line's IA4 service will drop a call in Shanghai and add a second, southboun...
  • Delmas splits Med/Africa butterfly
    CMA CGM and subsidiary line Delmas have split a butterfly service connecting the Mediterranean and West Africa into two loops, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The five-ship service, known as Diams, has been split into two thre...
  • CSAV adds ports to Gulf Bridge Express
    Chilean containership operator CSAV said it is adding ports to the Gulf Bridge Express service that it operates with CMA CGM between ports in South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. The service will add calls at Puerto Cabello ...
  • Jensen Maritime expands in U.S. South
    Jensen Maritime Consultants, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, has expanded operations in the U.S. South by opening a second office within parent company Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters. This new office wi...
  • Fla. cargo carrier hit for safety violations
    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it plans to fine Capital Cargo International Airlines $298,500 for operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft that were inspected by an unqualified mechanic who signed off on their airworthiness, in vi...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2011
  • Crude falls on news of increasing supply
    'We are following the stock market, and we're supportive on gasoline because of the idea that the storms may shut down some of the refineries,' says research analyst.
  • Fujairah prices firm
    Supplies said to be tight for prompt dates.
  • Double-digit gain in bunker prices
    Wide spreads in Rotterdam spot prices.
  • Aegean chief sees company gain momentum
    President upbeat after company's Q2 result beat analysts' expectations and class action lawsuits were withdrawn.
  • Russian oil company to expand international bunker operations
    Gazprom Neft to supply in Romania and Baltic states.
  • Solar sails could be fitted to bulk carrier
    Fuel savings would cover costs 'in two years'.
  • September fuel oil arbitrage at 32-month low
    But October volumes up in 'famine-to-feast' scenario.
  • High-speed ferry service cut as fuel costs bite
    'High costs, particularly in terms of fuel costs and gas turbine maintenance, has been a major factor,'says Stena official.
  • Mid-week price levels up at Asian ports
    Supplies of bunker fuel sufficient at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • US military issues RFI on drop-in biofuels
    Focuses on 'technical, manufacturing and market barriers' for starting a business on drop-in biofuels.
  • 'Largest' ice-breaking vessel completes model testing
    Iron ore carrier able to travel two times faster with 5% increased fuel efficiency.
  • Yang Ming ends first half with losses
    Blames losses largely on surging bunker fuel costs.
  • Singapore supplier receives 2,000 dwt newbuild bunker tanker
    2,000 dwt Sentek 22 currently awaiting harbour craft license to operate at republic.
  • Fuel monitoring tool launched
    Allows for monitoring an entire fleet's fuel usage through the internet.

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Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Assarmatori asks for support for Italian seafarers employed on short-haul routes and for the renewal of ferry fleets
Rome
Messina: State Aid regime needs to be redesigned for European shipyards
In the first four months of 2025, maritime container traffic between Asia and Europe grew by +4.8%
Tokyo
-6.4% drop in shipments to Asian ports. +9.0% increase in unloading volumes in Europe
The impact on Italy of a possible closure of the maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz would be significant
Rome
The merchant fleet for energy products controlled by the Italian shipping industry interested in these traffics amounts to approximately 80 units.
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Cargo traffic in China's seaports grew by +3.7% last month
Beijing
Containers amounted to 26.7 million TEU (+6.1%)
In 2024, 576 containers were lost at sea out of over 250 million transported by ships
Washington
About 200 have fallen from container ships in the Cape of Good Hope region
FMC questions deal exempting World Shipping Council companies from US antitrust rules
Washington
Meanwhile, Sola, appointed by Trump on January 20 to the presidency of the federal agency, is leaving his post today.
The European maritime-port sector nitpicks the reform of the Community customs rules
Brussels
Note from CLECAT, ECASBA, European Shipowners, ESPO, Feport and WSC
EU Council agrees on reform of the Union Customs Code
Brussels
CLECAT is concerned about the persistence of the concept of "Single Liable Person" in the text
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +2.4%
Civitavecchia
Increase of +9.9% in Gaeta and decrease of -17.1% in Fiumicino
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Accelleron consolida le partnership con Somas e Geislinger per sostenere l'efficienza e la sostenibilità del settore marittimo
Japanese shipbuilding company Imabari Shipbuilding acquires control of fellow Japanese JMU
Imabari/Tokyo
Ownership share increased from 30% to 60%
WTO: New tariffs have given a boost to trade that is unlikely to last
Geneva
Recovery driven by importers who brought forward purchases in view of expected tariff increases
Terminal Investments Limited of the MSC Group acquires 50% of the capital of Barcelona Europe South Terminal
Barcelona
The transaction was authorized by the Port Authority of Barcelona
There are no implementing decrees for the SalvaMare law and Italian citizens are paying for the management of fished waste that is not carried out
Rome
The Marevivo Foundation and the Federation of the Sea report it
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
In five and a half years, 1,244 tons of drugs have been seized in EU ports
Lisbon
The largest quantities pass through ports in Belgium, Spain, Holland, Italy and Germany
The International Convention on Ship Recycling will enter into force tomorrow
Copenhagen
BIMCO urges EU to include Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Assologistica presents the "Cruscotto" project to ensure transparency and legality in the logistics sector
Milan
Ruggerone: it is an infrastructure of trust between clients and operators
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Federagenti, cruises cannot and must not become the target of an indiscriminate hate campaign
Rome
A "Pact for the Sea" proposed with solutions to tackle overtourism for which passenger ships are not to blame
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
New step forward for the construction of the underground freight transport system in Switzerland
Bern
Cargo sous terrain plans to build a 500-kilometer system by mid-century
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Carnival posts record earnings for March-May period
Miami
The number of cruise passengers embarked also peaked this quarter
Federlogistica, it is reckless to activate railway construction sites without a concerted plan
Genoa
Falteri: Isolating the port of Genoa from the railway network for three weeks means putting the whole of Northern Italy in difficulty
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Multipurpose terminals privatized in eight Saudi ports
Riyadh
Four will be operated by Saudi Global Ports and four by Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Public debate launched on the project for Pier VIII in the port of Trieste
Trieste
A total investment of 315.8 million euros is expected
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
South Korea's HD Hyundai partners with US Edison Chouest Offshore to build containerships in US
Seoul
The possibility of building other types of ships and constructing port cranes is foreseen
Rixi: with the Omnibus decree, Phase B of the new Genoa breakwater is guaranteed
Rome
Expenditure of 50 million euros authorised for 2026 and 92.8 million for 2027
Israel-Iran conflict prompts Maersk to suspend calls at Haifa port
Copenhagen
Those at the port of Ashdod will continue instead.
Northern European Nations Commitment to Counter Russian Shadow Fleet
Warsaw
If the vessels do not fly a valid flag in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea - they specify - we will take appropriate measures in compliance with international law.
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
Freight traffic in French ports stable in the first quarter of 2025
The Defense
Containers and liquid bulk on the rise. Increase in unloading loads and decrease in loading loads
Cognolato (Assiterminal): Today more than ever we need a coherent port policy
Rome
All the critical issues highlighted in recent years still remain open - he highlighted.
Alessandro Pitto confirmed as president of Fedespedi
Milan
The Board of Directors, the Board of Arbiters and the Board of Auditors have been renewed
A protest action by Greek seafarers is heated, with the PENEN and PNO unions launching very serious accusations, including mutual ones
Piraeus
The strike, declared illegal by the courts, blocks some ships of the Attica group in the port of Patras
Saipem awarded contract for a phosphate mining project in Algeria that includes the upgrading of the port of Annaba
Milan
The construction of railway lines is also planned
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Suez Canal celebrates return of large-capacity containership transits
Ismailia
Today it was crossed by the vessel "CMA CGM Osiris" which can carry 15,536 teu
IMO, ILO, ICS and ITF urge protection of seafarers' rights against unjust criminalisation
London
The "Guidelines on the Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Relation to Alleged Offences" were adopted in April
Trump's new tariffs also hit container traffic at the Port of Long Beach
Long Beach
In the first five months of 2025, an increase of +17.2% was recorded
Transfer of the port of Carrara from the Ligurian to the Tuscan AdSP not without a discussion with the operators
Milan
Dario Perioli, FHP, Grendi and Tarros ask for it
Up to $768 billion in investments needed to adapt world ports to rising sea levels
New York
Port of Los Angeles Feels Impact of New Tariffs on Container Traffic
Los Angeles
A decrease of -4.8% was recorded in May
Assagenti proposes a task force to solve port, logistics and industrial problems
Genoa
A "problem solver" consultative body composed, in addition to the categories of the maritime cluster, of the manufacturing industries of the North-West quadrant
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore fell by -4.6% in May
Singapore
New crane overturned for delivery in new Tuas port area
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic on the Swiss rail network fell by -6.4%
Neuchatel
Service performance at 2.35 billion tonne-km, down -8.2%
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
ANGOPI fears that new measures to ensure maritime continuity will penalise mooring services
Ischia
Power: it is necessary to remove them from a perverse mechanism
Dutch HES International to operate bulk terminal in Marseille-Fos port
Marseille
The concession contract will have a minimum duration of 30 years
Ibiza government opposes Trasmed's overnight stay on board ferry program
Ibiza/Valencia
It is considered a "clandestine hotel", while the company defines it as a cruise service
Bruno Pisano appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Rome
He will take up his post next Monday
Federlogistica proposes a comparison between operators on the congestion fee while waiting for a solution from the government
Genoa
In the first five months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.3%
Joy Taurus
1,813,071 TEUs were handled
Trasportounito, truck waiting times in ports must be paid
Genoa
Tagnochetti: The Port Fee aims to redistribute the costs of all disruptions more equitably
Commissioners of the AdSPs of the Northern Tyrrhenian, Ionian and Western Liguria appointed
Rome/Genoa
Trade unions concerned about the future of Genoa Port Terminal workers
Political instability and green transition are the main problems that shipping faces
London
This is highlighted in the "ICS Maritime Barometer Report 2024-2025"
The new container terminal of the port of Termini Imerese presented
Palermo
Transfer of traffic handled by Portitalia to the port of Palermo
GCMD survey confirms shipping's commitment to decarbonisation
Singapore
Ports concerned about lack of certainty about demand from shipping companies
The EU Commission has re-identified Port Said East and Tanger Med as neighbouring container transhipment ports
Brussels
Road haulage extends congestion fee application to Livorno port
Livorno/Rome/Milan/Genoa
Fedespedi, they do not solve the problems, but have the only effect of increasing costs
The new Border Control Post has been inaugurated in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
The structure cost 15 million euros
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -7.7%
Cairo
In the first four months of 2025, the decline in maritime traffic was -14.9%
Port of Genoa, green light for extension of concession to Spinelli until September 30
Genoa
Ok also to the extension to the Campostano group
The National Maritime Fund has started the recognition of scholarships
Genoa
They are granted for basic training and security familiarization courses.
RFI and MIT sign the update to the program contract for approximately 2.1 billion
Rome
Around 500 million euros expected for the management of the railway network
San Giorgio del Porto delivers a vessel for the bunkering of liquefied natural gas
Genoa
It was built for Genova Trasporti Marittimi
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the ports of La Spezia and Carrara have integrated almost perfectly
La Spezia/Bari
Extraordinary Commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority appointed
Raffaele Latrofa appointed president of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
He is the deputy mayor of Pisa
India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Acquires Control of Sri Lanka's Colombo Dockyard
Mumbai
Investment of approximately 53 million dollars
The Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been granted the powers and prerogatives of the Management Committee
Genoa
The measure pending the restoration of the ordinary top management bodies
The Three-Year Operational Plan 2025-2027 of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has been approved
Ancona
Favorable opinion of the Sea Resource Partnership Body
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
It will deal with the physical transformations of the container and the digitalization of processes
Andrea Ormesani is the new president of Assosped Venezia
Venice
The board of directors has been renewed. Paolo Salvaro remains general secretary
Witte (ISU): In 2024, the ship salvage sector stabilized from the low of two years ago
London
Finnish Elomatic to Install Tunnel Thrusters on 11 Carnival Cruise Ships
Turku
The works will begin next autumn and will end in 2028
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Viking Vesta to the American Viking
Trieste/Los Angeles
It was built in the Ancona shipyard
The Genoa Coast Guard has placed the container ship PL Germany under administrative detention
Genoa
Italian Navy orders two new Multipurpose Combat Ships from Fincantieri
Trieste
The order to the shipbuilding company is worth 700 million euros
MSC Group to manage cruise services in the ports of Bari and Brindisi
Bari
Ten-year concession with possibility of extension
German Kombiverkehr Returns to Profit in 2024
Frankfurt am Main
The level of revenues remained unchanged at 434.6 million euros.
Deltamarin to design the six new ro-pax vessels ordered by Grimaldi for the Mediterranean routes
Turku
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
The practice of subcontracting in European logistics is creating a parallel labour market where rights are not enforced
Brussels
"Sorry, We Subcontracted You" Report Presented
Tomorrow Grendi will launch the group's fourth ship on routes to and from Sardinia
Milan
"Grendi Star", with a load capacity of 2,800 linear meters, will connect Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
FREMM frigates operational support contract signed between Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and OCCAR
Taranto
The agreement has a total value of approximately 764 million euros
Call to reform the entire driver training system in the transport sector
Rome
Seven proposals presented
In the port of Gioia Tauro, the Guardia di Finanza soldiers seized 228 kilos of cocaine
Reggio Calabria
Two dockers arrested
Port of Livorno, new observatory to find solutions to the problem of port congestion
Leghorn
Marilli: We will seek solutions to reach the possible revocation of the port fee
Lockton PL Ferrari closed the last fiscal year with gross revenues of 34 million dollars
Genoa
Insurance premium volume rose to 350 million
Polish Trans Polonia Group acquires Dutch Nijman/Zeetank Holding
Tczew
It specializes in the transportation and logistics of liquid and gaseous products
d'Amico Tankers Sells Two 2011-Built Tankers for $36.2 Million
Luxembourg
They will be delivered to buyers by the end of July and on December 21st.
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy plans 13 new free courses
Genoa
Over 300 positions available
A delegation of Wista Italy visits the ports of Catania and Augusta
Catania/August
The association is made up of women who hold positions of responsibility in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors.
In the first five months of 2025, the port of Algeciras handled 1.9 million containers (-6.3%)
Algeciras
Empty containers decreased by -5.5% and full ones by -6.4%
Reway Group enters the port railway infrastructure maintenance sector
Licciana Nardi
Two contracts awarded by the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
Delcomar and Ensamar take over maritime services with the smaller Sardinian islands
Cagliari
The tender for the six-year concession of the connections has been awarded
Port of Trieste, the newly appointed Gurrieri torpedoes the newly appointed Torbianelli
Trieste
Russo (Pd): it's a squalid power game
Singapore's SeaLead expands its maritime shipping offering to connect Turkey and Italy
Singapore
Route connected to services transiting the Suez Canal
The US Container Security Initiative program has been extended to Morocco
Rabat
Amrani: Let's consolidate Tanger Med's role as a safe and world-class maritime hub
Very positive first quarter for Greek Euroseas
Athens
Pittas: the positive momentum continued in the second quarter
Assonat and SACE present a plan for Italian tourist ports
Rome
Kuehne+Nagel has opened a new branch in Naples
Milan
The aim is to support the operational growth of the group in Southern Italy
RINA has acquired the entire capital of Finnish Foreship
Helsinki
The Helsinki-based company specializes in consulting in the field of marine and mechanical engineering.
Container traffic down at Barcelona and Valencia ports in May
Barcelona/Valencia
Resumption of containers in transit at the Catalan port
Annual cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in 2024
Piraeus
Domestic volumes are growing, while foreign trade is decreasing
Perplexity of freight forwarders, customs agents and maritime agents of La Spezia at the transfer of the port of Carrara to the Tuscan AdSP
The Spice
Timidly, they "hope for consideration for the progress made so far"
Francesco Mastro appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He will take up office on June 30th.
John Denholm to be new president of the International Chamber of Shipping
Athens
He will take over from Emanuele Grimaldi in a year
Extraordinary commissioners of the two Ligurian Port System Authorities have been installed
Genoa/La Spezia
Matteo Paroli and Bruno Pisano at the helm of the institutions
Container traffic at Hong Kong port drops sharply in May
Hong Kong
1.05 million TEUs were handled (-12.7%)
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica shows the way to accelerate the decarbonization of road and maritime transport
Rome
Amadei: Our sector is ready and the time has come for courageous industrial choices
Eagle S tanker command blamed for cutting submarine cables in Gulf of Finland
Advantages
The accident was caused by the ship's anchor
Online platform to report critical issues that put transport workers at risk
Genoa
It was prepared by Fit Cisl Liguria
GNV to create a direct summer connection between Civitavecchia and Tunis
Genoa
It will run alongside the historic route via Palermo
The unification of Grimaldi's concessions in the port of Barcelona has been completed
Madrid/Barcelona
The contract expires on September 20, 2035.
In the first five months of 2025, cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -4.9%
St. Petersburg
A decrease of approximately -12% was recorded in May
Raben Logistics Group Creates Subsidiary in Türkiye
Milan
It will have 20 employees and a 2,000 square meter cross-dock warehouse
Alberto Dellepiane confirmed as president of Assorimorchiatori
Rome
The composition of the entire association leadership remains unchanged
Agreement between Fincantieri and Indonesian PMM to develop solutions to face new unconventional underwater challenges
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
The Assarmatori assembly will be held in Rome on July 1st
Rome
"Mediterranean against the current" the theme of the meeting
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Structural adaptation works on dock 23 of the port of Ancona awarded
Ancona
Intervention worth over 11.8 million euros
Conference on the role of LNG and bioLNG for the decarbonisation of transport and industry
Rome
The Federchimica-Assogasliquidi event will take place on Monday in Rome
Dutch Bolidt increases presence in cruise ship sector with acquisition of American Boteka
Hendrik Ido Ambacht
Contship Italia has acquired the Genoese customs services company STS
Melzo
The Ligurian company was founded in 1985
Francesco Benevolo has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea
Rome
He is the operations director of RAM - Logistics, Infrastructure and Transport
Montaresi resigns as commissioner of the Eastern Ligurian Port Authority
The Spice
In the eight months of administration - he underlines - we have not lost even a second
Gurrieri has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Adriatic Sea
Trieste
Pending the completion of the formal process for the designation of the president
The commissioners of the AdSP of Western Liguria have handed over their mandate to Minister Salvini
Genoa
The decision is part of the process of designation and nomination of the new leaders
Confetra criticizes the provisions of the decree-law Infrastructure for road transport
Rome
The Confederation urges the blocking of the process of appointing the presidents of the port authorities
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw revenue decline in May
Keelung/Taipei
The decline is accentuated for the two main companies
South Korea's KSOE wins order to build eight 15,900 TEU containerships
Seongnam
The unit value of each vessel is approximately $221 million.
First port terminal for car traffic of Greek Neptune Lines
Piraeus
It will be inaugurated next year in the French port of Port-La Nouvelle
The assembly of the association of Genoese maritime agents and brokers will be held on June 16th
Genoa
Round Table on Genoa, the hub of the North West and the Mediterranean
BN di Navigazione Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
BluNavy aims to reach one million passengers by 2025
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Viking Line designs world's largest all-electric ro-pax vessel
Åland
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
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