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December 5, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • A350 missing from EU's compliance plan
    The world's biggest trade dispute, an European-US dogfight over subsidies for planemakers Airbus EAD and Boeing, is set for another round after the European Union told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it stopped past illegal payments, but did not mention aid for the Airbus 350, its latest project.
  • Ore carrier rents up the most in three months
    The cost of hiring capesize vessels to load cargoes at Pacific Ocean ports climbed the most in three months last week as mining companies paid more to book ships before Christmas.
  • Macquarie: Box rates may rise after alliance
    Container-shipping rates may rise on routes to northern Europe from Asia following a vessel-sharing alliance between the industry's second- and third-largest companies, said Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC-CMA CGM 'partnership' provides market share edge over Maersk
  • Decline continues to 2.2pc as Asia-Europe rate hits US$500/TEU
  • Stricken Rena's salvage fees to surpass those of MSC Napoli disaster
  • Maersk and Grand Alliance work out transpacific slot exchange
  • Cosco Pacific 10 million-TEU annual capacity terminal opens in Xiamen
  • Quarterly G7 trade growth slows following more robust second quarter
  • CTSA to raise currency fee and amend bunker adjustment factor from January
  • US truck hours rule is a job creator rather than an safety issue: ATA
  • British government backs down 3p per litre January fuel tax increase
  • DHL starts LCL services from Hong Kong to Costa Rica, Malaysia, Romania
  • Euro Bank for Reconstruction and Development lends Fesco US$100 million
  • Lufthansa to lose US$54 million a year if night flight ban remains
  • FAA issues single operating certificate to United, Continental Airlines
  • IATA: October cargo slumps on weak demand, passenger slowdown to follow
  • Popular vote in Switzerland paves way for Zurich airport expansion

Exim Indiaweb site
  • CMA CGM registers increased volumes in Q3, nine months
  • Crisil estimates shipbreaking sector to grow 10 pc in 2 years
  • DAMCO earns top marks for instant-access web portal solution
  • Flag of Convenience action week commences today at Mumbai & JN Ports
  • India examining feasibility of initiating new waterways with Bangladesh
  • Industry bigwigs to light up CTL 2011 conference
  • MSC & CMA CGM ink broadbased trade partnership agreement
  • Dent in Basmati exports to US likely due to fungicide goof-up
  • Exporters to get interest relief of Rs.2,050 cr.
  • Exports slow down further, grow just 10 pc in Oct.
  • Govt extends zero duty on sugar imports till March
  • Govt may allow exports of 18,000 t sugar: Thomas
  • Govt unlikely to hike import tax on palmolein
  • Onion export price slashed to make it competitive
  • Construction of Antwerps gigantic lock begins
  • Focus on capacity enhancement, modernisation at Major Ports: Vasan
  • Vizag Port handles 48 mt in 8 months of fiscal
  • Forex reserves plunge by whopping $4.25 b
  • Nod for airline FDI likely this month
  • OECD pegs India's growth at 7.6 pc
  • Report shows Indians 2nd most confident about economy
  • InterMax transports large & heavy wind power tower tubes in China
  • PPG to connect in Bangkok next year

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Progress Rail Services opening Brazil assembly plant
    Progress Rail Services has plans to open a locomotive manufacturing facility in Sete Lagoas, in the state of Minas Gerais (Brazil), to serve the South American diesel-electric loco...
  • Joint venture for rail production in Kazakhstan
    An agreement between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Arcelor Mittal Temirtau on a joint venture for rail production has been signed in Karaganda (Kazakhstan). The enterprise is oriented...
  • Tören Lojistik takes delivery of 202 Mercedes units
    Tören Lojistik, a subsidiary of Von Tören from Gaziantep (Turkey), has taken delivery of 202 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1844 LS units. The company carries out 70% of deep-freeze transpor...
  • General cargo alliance IDS fit for IFS certification
    ISD Logistik has become the first general cargo cooperation alliance in Germany to be fully-certified to IFS logistics standards. IFS ensures transparent supply chains for food and...
  • New chairman for Australian Airports Association
    Stephen Goodwin, general operations manager of the Brisbane Airport Corporation, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Australian Airports Association. Goodwin, who has bee...
  • Corendon picks Kargosistem
    Turkish low-cost carrier Corendon Airlines, based in Antalya, has appointed Kargosistem as its cargo GSSA for its home country. The company will provide sales, marketing, booking a...
  • Etihad signs accounting deal with Kale Consultants
    Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will outsource its passenger and cargo revenue accounting to aviation bookkeeping specialist Kale Consultants in 2...
  • New Toronto airport authority president and CEO
    Howard Eng has been appointed president and CEO of the Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Eng is returning to Canada after having worked as executive director at Hong Kong airport ...
  • FAA issues single operating certificate to UA and Continental
    United Continental Holdings has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for a single operating certificate, marking another step forward in the integration of Unite...
  • TNT Express official European Film Award transport provider
    The 24th European Film Awards are again relying on TNT Express, with the latter taking over transportation of films and statues for the Berlin event as official partner for the 15t...
  • Damco transports Japanese aid equipment to Thailand
    The logistics and SCM provider Damco has been asked to transport ten drain pump vehicles from Japan to Thailand by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, to help alleviate sev...
  • UPS to acquire Italian pharmaceuticals logistics firm Pieffe
    UPS has agreed to purchase the Italian Pieffe Group in support of UPS's ongoing global healthcare strategy, which has seen the company make substantial investments. UPS has opened ...
  • MSC and CMA CGM sign major partnership agreement
    The world's second and third-largest container shipping companies, the family-owned lines MSC and CMA CGM, have agreed to form a major operating partnership in several trades, incl...
  • CSAV denies plans to sell container business
    The Chilean container line CSAV has denied claims that its container business is up for sale. The company said that it was restructuring its services, without giving too many detai...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Voith Turbo appoints Houston based Marine Division Director
  • Warning on Coast Guard icebreaking capabilities
  • Balpure BWT chosen for four MOL LNG newbuilds
  • Incat Crowther to design catamaran ferry for Thailand's Lomprayah
  • Hoegh LNG gets FEED agreement for offshore Israel LNG FPSO
  • Unions agree to extension of Ingalls Shipbuilding agreement

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Everett Port Commission Oks operating/capital budget for 2012
  • Rail freight traffic tally posts gains during week
  • DOT again orders shut down of Oregon-based bus company
  • Rail association responds to agreements with two unions
  • New MarAd report eyes ship design for marine highways

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Employment for EU-owned tankers under threat from total Iran sanctions
    European companies' vessels account for 17% of direct seaborne exports
  • Why Iran cannot be cut out of the international oil market
    Threat of crude price rocketing on squeezed supply is too great to allow full sanctions against Iranian exports
  • Europe outlaws Syria insurance in sanctions move
    P&I clubs and hull and machinery underwriters could be hit
  • US Gulf middle distillate exports rise 27% on last year
    Refiners in the Gulf have accounted for most US oil products shipped abroad so far this year
  • Ghana appointed IMO auditor
    Defeats rival application from UK
  • Capesize sold for little more than scrap value
    Reported sale of 1992-built Carouge for $10m compares with $19.5m paid for a 19-year-old capesize at the end of last year
  • Obama order exposes owners to risk breaching tougher Iranian sanctions
    Parcel and product tankers likely to feel the heat of an as yet unclear enforcement strategy
  • Paragon Shipping put on delisting watch
    Michael Bodouroglou-led dry bulk operator treads familiar path as share price refuses to rise
  • Cosalt board recommends Ross offer
    Offshore safety equipment provider likely to go private
  • Rate hikes and capacity reductions fail to lift box freight prices
    SCFI and WCI both post further declines on benchmark routes
  • Sanctions leave marine insurers in the dark
    Latest US executive order may stop the provision of certain cover
  • The EU and the oil ban
    A united stand by the west would make it more difficult for Japan to continue Iranian imports, and would force China off the fence
  • Will fortune favour the brave?
    Jones Act line Matson Navigation braves stormy waters to seek New York listing
  • Benchmarking box terminals proves a tricky business
    Equity-teu league table is adjusted by volumes according to the extent of the shareholding in each terminal
  • Mega boxships need port design to jump into 'next league'
    Bigger ships and Asia population boom to heap more pressure on ports
  • Fettering world trade, one step at a time
    China's dispute with Vale is the latest incident that flags a general drift back to mercantilism
  • First look at the tools in the toolbox
    Interferry has examined the options for emissions reduction offered by the EU and found that the sector faces a 'mission impossible' because of the vast cost increases all will require
  • Deciphering China's giants
    Cosco Group and CSG have different styles. CSG may have the fresher approach
  • Chinese communism: May the best state capitalism win
    Rivalry between shipping giants reflects China's unique take on market economics
  • Brussels announces further moves against Iranian carrier IRISL
    Individuals and companies with links to shipping line targeted
  • Foreign assistance gains momentum in the Gulf of Guinea piracy hot spot
    International political will to counter a growing piracy threat has grown, but capacity building is a slow process
  • Suez Canal announces 3% fee hike
    Three-year freeze to end in March
  • Matson to get independent stock listing in 2012
    Company hopes to use new identity to diversify into new trade lanes
  • Precious cancels supramax order
    Dry cargo specialist blames delivery delays at China's Taizhou Sanfu Shipyard
  • India monitors IRISL cargoship
    Assa, said to be laden with arms, remains off Lakshadweep islands for more than a month
  • Dongjiakou Port to build two terminals for valemax ships
    Plan to handle 388,000 dwt dry bulk vessels waits for nod from China's government

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • NYSE warns Paragon
    DRYBULK operator Paragon Shipping confirmed today that it received a NYSE delisting warning tied to its depressed share price
  • Two more Abbot Point terminals approved
    QUEENSLAND'S government has confirmed plans for two more terminals at Abbot Point's coal port
  • Ships diverted by NZ port strike
    AT LEAST six box ships were held up or diverted today as a four-day strike began at New Zealand's Auckland Port
  • Pirates release 3 hostages
    PIRATES have released two US hostages abducted off Nigeria last month from a Chevron-chartered ship, the US embassy in Abuja said today
  • Philippines ferry breakdown sparks inquiry
    PHILIPPINE authorities are investigating mechanical problems that caused a ferry to break down in the Cebu Sea this week with 340 on board
  • A&B to hive off Matson
    MATSON owner, Alexander & Baldwin today unveiled a plan to uncouple the Hawaii container line from its other businesses
  • Sri Lanka/India ferry link suspended
    A FERRY linking India with Sri Lanka has been suspended because passenger traffic was insufficient
  • 4 held in £10M UK port pot seizure
    UK POLICE have reportedly arrested four men in Dorset after marijuana worth about £10M ($15.68M) on the streets was found in a container shipped to Tilbury's port
  • Höegh LNG signs deal
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG Holdings said today it has signed a Korean deal to develop a scheme in Israel to cover 50% of the cost of two newbuildings
  • Port accused of gouge
    MARCHERS today reportedly accused the Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky port of monopolist price gouging
  • Indonesia coal output seen rising
    INDONESIAN steam coal production is likely to increase next year, producers have indicated at the IHS McCloskey Asia Pacific Coal Outlook Conference 2011

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Can the Jones Act be Protected?
    U.S. domestic ocean shipping has never seen a year like 2011. Two carriers pleaded guilty to price-fixing. One dodged debt...
  • Cracking Down on Corruption
    The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, long the domain of corporate counsels and senior executives, is getting more attention in exporters'...
  • TSA's Heavy Baggage
    In a scathing report issued in late November, House Republicans damned the Transportation Security Administration for becoming an ineffective, wasteful...
  • Splitting the Differences
    Members of Congress haven't looked this close to agreement on the goals for a transportation spending plan in years, but...
  • On Time, All the Time
    Achieving 100 percent on-time delivery performance is a team effort among transportation carriers, shippers and consignees. Parcel carriers such as...
  • TAPA's Global Challenge
    It's not easy to secure a truck, and it's even more difficult to come up with global trucking security requirements....
  • TAPA to Certify Truck Security
    A new security standard and certification program for trucking could help motor carriers and shippers close one of the biggest...
  • Hoffa's Next Five Years
    When UPS executives sit down to negotiate a new five-year contract with the Teamsters union next year, they'll face a...
  • Be Like Steve
    Steve Jobs' untimely death, as well as the just-released best-seller biography of this genius, has triggered intense national focus on...
  • Mobile on the Move
    Jimmy Lyons has everything in place for strong growth in containerized exports, except for the containers themselves. "We need more...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December
  • Rena salvors 'claim 80%' of cargo value
  • Boxship owners facing a bleaker winter after CMA CGM / MSC marriage
    With daily hire rates on 4,250TEU-type gearless containerships having collapsed in the space of nine months from USD28,000 to a 'hopeful' USD13,000, owners of this ...
  • ESC to assist with comparison of European truckers CO2 emissions
    The European Shippers Council (ESC), in partnership with its Dutch member EVO, has agreed to help manage a European programme aimed assisting shippers to make better ...
  • Somali pirates release tanker, but not all crew
    In another twist in the dark world of negotiations between Somali pirate leaders and shipowner representatives, a Singaporean-flagged tanker has been set free after ...
  • The race is on to save the euro
    A week today, on December 9, EU finance ministers will meet in Brussels in a make-or-break attempt to agree a temporary multi-billion-dollar bail-out of countries ...
  • CMA CGM still profitable
    As with most other carriers, CMA CGM sank into the red in Q3 11. Its revenue increased by 2.8% compared to the same quarter last year, up to USD3,856 million, out ...
  • CMA CGM and MSC clarify deal
    MSC and CMA CGM have confirmed that the agreement signed between them yesterday involves a 'broadly-based operating partnership spanning several trades, including ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • Sunoco shuts Marcus Hook
    Ramped up US refinery closure shakes tanker market as MR products carriers brace for shift in demand.
  • Navios soars
    Shares of Angelki Frangou-backed shipping duo cash in on double-digit gains as JP Morgan nod ignites feeding frenzy.
  • EBRD in Caspian yard deal
    European development bank to help Turkmenistan build new shiprepair plant in Turkmenbashi.
  • Chappell's successor crowned
    Analyst Christopher Combe grabs the helm as banking behemoth reinitiates shipping coverage with note on five leading names.
  • Hoegh lands Israel floater
    Oslo-listed LNG outfit chosen to own and operate floating liquefaction unit to develop huge offshore gas reserves.
  • Hoegh floater gets upgrade
    Sveinung Stohle-led shipowner adapts LNG FPSO after approach from would-be US exporters.
  • Paragon on notice
    US-quoted bulker player joins growing list of owners under fire due to troubled share price.
  • Jo Tankers confirms buy
    Norwegian shipowner understood to have paid $27m for 2010-built chemical carrier.
  • Mexicans take trio
    Interorient Navigation of Cyprus offloads 2009-built MRs to new owner for Pemex charters.
  • CSCL opts for more
    Chinese line reportedly declares options for another four 10,000-teu vessels to add to eight on order in China.
  • ABS makes Nordic move
    US class society snaps up security consultancy firm Safetec Nordic.
  • Freezing point
    The economy isn't the only thing in the country that's cooled recently as owners give shipyards the cold shoulder.
  • Yard share deal "illegal"
    Future control of Russia's Baltiysky Zavod unclear after court rules against stock award to country's Central Bank.
  • China's yards to merge
    The Chinese government will oversee the amalgamation of shipyards to spawn colossi.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • MarAd report on ship types useful to Navy
    MarAd has released a report as part of its America's Marine Highways initiative, on designs for vessels that could be used for Jones Act domestic commercial shipping and also be useful to the Navy.
  • Hackett: MSC-CMA alliance good for the industry
    But the alliance could reflect some desperation from the two lines, he suggests. "CMA CGM is obviously in some financial difficulties, trying to cut $400 million in costs and selling some ships... while MSC must be impacted by the situation as well."
  • Alexander & Baldwin spins off Matson
  • MSC-CMA CGM form alliance

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 2, 2011
  • 2 DecBunker prices soften as week ends
    Crude futures settle higher over tension between Iran and the West.
  • COP17: Recognising the work of the IMO to reduce shipping emissions
    News follows the first ever legally binding global GHG reduction regime for an international industry sector.
  • Prices rising in Fujairah
    MGO prices up by $31 pmt in Suez.
  • European markets soften
    Week saw 'paltry demand' in Rotterdam.
  • UAE suppliers 'well prepared' for 3.50% sulphur limit
    4.50% sulphur product offered a discount compared to fuel that meets the January 2012 limit.
  • Classification society 'will not cross the line'
    Source answers charge that societies risk their independence in promoting alternative fuels and energy efficient ships.
  • Swedish ministers reach compromise on ECA postion
    Say they will push for stricter sulphur limits throughout the EU by 2015 to avoid competitive distortion.
  • Cost-cutting 'mega-bulkers' are a 'huge waste'
    Deploying the 'very large ore carriers' will weigh down 'oversupplied shipping sector'.
  • IFO prices mixed in Asian hubs
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Friday.
  • NOL christens 'largest' 10,000 TEU vessels
    APL Chongqing and APL Gwangyang first of 32 vessels APL will commission by 2014.
  • BIMCO to publish slow steaming clause
    Clause adopted by BIMCO's documentary committee in November at pre-publication review.
  • DNV updates, releases new fuel saving guidelines
    New guidelines for tanker, bulker and box vessels.
  • Weather delays bunker operations in Busan
    Bunkering 'quite difficult' for most players.
  • CMA CGM seeks to improve vessel fuel efficiency
    As part of a 'vigorous action plan' to reduce costs by $400 million in 2012.
  • Singapore to impose surcharge on non double-hull bunker tankers
    In line with 'continuous efforts towards fleet renewal,' says the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
  • Singapore-based trading platform eyes bunker fuel market
    Fuel costs have become a 'major exposure' in companies' risk profile, says CEO of Cleartrade Exchange.

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