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June 7, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World Bank to push for transport fuel levy
    The World Bank will suggest a global levy on jet and shipping fuel in recommendations to G-20 governments later this year on raising climate finance, a senior official said on Sunday.
  • Piracy soaring to alarming levels: India
    Piracy in the Indian Ocean has 'soared' since 2005, increasing costs for businesses and governments, Indian Defence Minister M M Pallam Raju said.
  • Russia's Global Ports eyes US$750m from IPO
    Russia's Global Ports is seeking up to US$750 million from an IPO of shares in London, a source close to the deal said, making it the latest Russian firm to raise funds from capital markets.

Sched Netweb site
  • Derivatives: Curse or blessing, useful tool or dangerous distraction
  • Port of Los Angeles earmarks US$10.7 million to upgrade TraPac box shop
  • APL's Sappio says no to move, quits after 29 years to stay in California
  • Port of Hefei container volume surpasses 10,000-TEU mark
  • Guangdong's auto imports plunge 54pc in first four months
  • Mombasa's 7-9 day delays prompt carrier talk of congestion surcharges
  • Rail freight service linking Chongqing to Antwerp open for business
  • Rio to expand 2 box terminals ahead of major world sports events
  • Hactl wins Mongolian Airlines Hong Kong ground handling contract
  • Yangtze River Express opens Chongqing-Luxembourg IT cargo service
  • SIA to launch long-haul budget airline ahead of competitors

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APL postpones re-launch of North America Pacific coast service
  • Chennai to host Cargo Scope 2011
  • EVERGREEN LINE & Yanghai Shipping swap Korea-China-Thailand slots
  • ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International
  • Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts
  • PIL-Wan Hai shelve Asia-North Europe service, buy Cosco slots
  • US west coast imports up 5 pc, exports 8 pc
  • Bilateral trade with India to grow by 15 pc: Belgian diplomat
  • Coffee exports jump 42.51 pc in Jan.-May
  • Coir exports take a hit due to raw material imports to China
  • India grants duty-free market access to Afghanistan
  • Indian imports propel thermal coal prices
  • Resolve Iran crude payment crisis by July 15: Govt
  • VCT discusses trade opportunities with Malaysian delegation
  • Ashley Dinning appointed President & CEO of Canada's Halterm Terminal
  • Kandla Port inaugurates Bunder Basin for handling barges
  • Pipe maker PSL diversifies into port construction business
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo to offer more flights from Chennai, Bangalore
  • Govt announces DTAA with Mozambique
  • Pvt. equity firms set to play key role in infra projects
  • Traders firm against FDI in multi-brand retail

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Alitalia increases Rome-Los Angeles frequency
    The Italian carrier Alitalia has increased its service between Rome and Los Angeles CA (USA) during the summer season. With effect from 3 June, the Skyteam member added a sixt...
  • TAP to fly to Mali
    TAP Portugal launched a new, thrice-weekly service from Lisbon to Bamako, the capital of the West African country Mali yesterday (5 June). TAP currently flies to Luanda, Maputo, Bi...
  • VTL calculates carbon footprint of general cargo alliance
    VTL has become the first cargo system to present a TÜV-certified network carbon footprint (NCF). The calculation of the footprint, which took nine months, was carried out by the co...
  • Switzerland: new equipment to measure average speed over certain distance
    Switzerland: a new speed control system has been installed on the eastbound lane of the A9 motorway between Aigle and Bex. The device monitors a longer stretch of road to ensu...
  • EU investing in Rostock-Berlin rail track development
    The European Commission has agreed to allot EUR 21 million from ERDF funds for the first construction phase of the Rostock-Berlin railway line. The route, which should be completed...
  • Netherlands: LHVs get definite permission to use road network
    Longer and heavier trucks have now been granted definite permission to use the Dutch road network. The Dutch transport minister, Melanie Schulz van Haegen-Maas Geesteranus, said th...
  • DB Schenker offering new services to Poznan for Polzug
    On behalf of customer Polzug, the German service provider DB Schenker will began operating a regular, through shuttle service between the two major German seaports and the Polish h...
  • Network Rail: plans to upgrade second route out of Southampton docks
    The UK-based rail service provider Network Rail plans to upgrade a second route out of Southampton docks. The diversionary route runs from Southampton to Basingstoke via Romsey and...
  • Changi Airport welcomed arrival of Finnair
    Singapore Changi Airport recently welcomed the arrival of Finnair to Singapore. Daily-served Helsinki, Changi's first new European route since June 2008 is the airport's fifth new ...
  • MSC implementing OWS on Far East-Africa route
    The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), based in Geneva (Switzerland), is implementing an overweight surcharge (OWS) of USD 150/teu on all cargo weighing over 20 metric t up to t...
  • WWL appoints managing director for India
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, has appointed Gur Prasad Kohli as managing director for India. Kohli, who will be based in Ch...
  • Maersk to call at Marsaxlokk on regular basis
    Maersk Line will be calling on a regular and scheduled basis with a number of services at the port of Marsaxlokk in Malta. Maersk only recently announced it is setting up Seag...
  • Combi Lift with special transport Singapore - Nigeria
    The transport service provider Combi Lift conveyed two anchor handling vessels (AHTS) by its semi-submersible vessel, the "Combi Dock IV, from Singapore to Luba (Nigeria) in M...
  • Groupe CAT signs a three-year contract with Aixam Mega
    Groupe CAT has just signed an exclusive three-year delivery contract with Aixam Mega, the leading European seller of unregistered vehicles. CAT, the automobile logistics specialist...
  • Highways Agency expands contract with Dentressangle
    The Highways Agency, an executive agency of the UK's Department for Transport (DfT), has expanded its contract with Norbert Dentressangle to encompass the handling, storage and dis...
  • GAC opens new office in Trinidad & Tobago
    GAC Energy & Marine Services LLC (GEMS) is expanding its shipping and logistics services to Trinidad & Tobago. The company's newest office is now open for business in San F...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Scorpio Tankers orders five product tankers at Hyundai Mipo
  • Paris MOU publishes latest "Black, Gray and White List"
  • American Salvage Association relocates offices
  • Italian Coast Guard vessel to have hybrid propulsion system

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Foreign-Trade Zone expanding at Port of Quincy, Washington
  • AAR taps Laurie Knight as Government Affairs VP
  • PDX Citizen Noise Committee to meet at Pearson Air Museum
  • Marcon boosting staff with hire of Jon Thielemann
  • New NYK bulk carrier first to use hybrid turbocharger

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Monsoons fail to dampen interest in demolition sales
    Three bulk carriers sold into Bangladeshi and Indian yards at prices in low to mid $500s per ldt
  • IEA sees golden age for gas
    Higher demand will reshape market over next quarter century
  • IEA calls for higher standards for shale gas
    Stricker fracking guidlines required
  • Australia set to overtake Qatar as top LNG supplier
    Coalbed methane could push Australia to top of the leauge
  • Gas glut to end earlier than expected
    The gas glut will be over five years earlier than previously forecast due to increased demand, according to the International Energy Agency
  • Shipping sinks from view as aviation flies climate protest
    Maritime sector stands by as aviation takes a lead in climate debate
  • Time running out for Turkey's yards
    Harsh commercial environment could push some Turkish shipyards to the wall sooner rather than later
  • Smaller boxship operators happy to fall in with cascade to intra-Asia
    Being forced out of Asia-Europe trades by ultra-large containerships could prove a blessing
  • Twistlocks problem straightened out
    Automated lashing platform is said to eliminate the need for manual coning and deconing of twistlocks and stackers on the quay
  • Report highlights GPS vulnerability to space weather
    American Meteorological Society workshop report says more research and international co-operation needed to reduce impact on shipping and banking
  • Consolidation on the cards for Europe's big engineers
    Volkswagen attempts to buy MAN and Scania while Rolls-Royce joins forces with Daimler to chase Tognum
  • Owners urged to think long term on investment payback
    Rewards will come as fuel prices climb in years ahead, says marine technology expert
  • Financial squeeze puts the brakes on innovation
    In the current climate it seems that only the larger shipowners are able or willing to invest in innovative fuel-saving technology
  • Italy U-turn on Fincantieri job cuts and yard closures following protests
    State-owned cruiseship builder must access new markets and develop new products
  • Be prepared for rule changes on emissions, shipowners warned
    Hopes of postponement of 0.1% sulphur limit in ECAs 'misplaced' and 'dangerous'
  • Maersk poised to 'revolutionise' shipping
    Manifesto launch will lay down gauntlet to industry on 'brink of era-defining moment'
  • SeaEnergy pulls the plug on windfarms business
    Company says sale to Repsol will allow it to focus on marine services
  • Bermuda tops Paris MoU rankings
    Bottom place in safety league table goes to North Korea
  • Otal heads for the end of the line
    Africa specialist to be swallowed by Delmas in shake-up by the brands' owner CMA CGM
  • Brands must earn their keep
    Regional lines can compete well against the heavyweights, but sometimes the costs of maintaining a separate brand inside a group outweigh the benefits
  • Russia's Global Ports plans $750m IPO
    Container terminal says it will use the cash to fund its growth strategy
  • Now report it
    Thanks to the Oceans Beyond Piracy study, the press has a brush with which to paint the real picture of piracy's huge threat to seafarers
  • Iraq to extend oil export capacity at Basra as production rises
    Output expected to hit more than 5m bpd in next three years, says deputy prime minister
  • A perfect theory (just not in the real world)
    Competition in shipping cannot be controlled
  • India considers armed guards on cargo vessels
    Move conflicts with recent government bid to play down risk of pirate attacks near coast
  • Capesize rates back above handy bulkers
    Opec meeting will determine production volumes
  • Seafarers' Trust project throws light on piracy victims' hidden suffering
    Project involving 20 industry partners records seafarers' experiences and works with employers and families develop best practice guidelines
  • The human cost of piracy remains hidden from view
    There is no single reliable source to inform seafarers or the general public of how crew are treated during captivity, or how widespread abusive tactics are among the pirate gangs

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Slow streaming tied to upturn in bulk rates
    BROKERS told Fairplay today slow steaming orders by Capesize owners have contributed to the upswing in freight rates over the past two weeks
  • Taking Courage on IPO
    HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Courage Marine, which cancelled a listing in its home territory in April, now aims to execute the IPO on 24 June
  • World Bank backs bunker levy
    THE WORLD Bank will push for a levy on bunkers as a measure to combat climate change, a senior official has reportedly indicated
  • Mexico's Altamira LNG terminal to be sold
    ROYAL Dutch Shell and its partners are selling their Altamira regasification terminal on the Gulf of Mexico, an indication that LNG imports to Mexico are losing appeal, energy analysts told Fairplay today
  • Fincantieri said to relent on yard job cuts
    BUILDER Fincantieri has reportedly relented in its scheme to cut costs by eliminating 2,500 jobs in Italy
  • Japan's sales imported vehicles rise 31%
    SALES of vehicles imported into Japan on car carriers increased 31% year on year in May, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Trading begins for Eitzen's new shares
    SHARES IN Eitzen Maritime Services, the Oslo-listed maritime services group, started trading this morning on the Oslo Stock Exchange
  • Vietnamese march over sea border spat
    HUNDREDS of Vietnamese have demonstrated to express outrage about Chinese naval actions in a disputed South China Sea region, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Fortescue cost rise seen
    AUSTRALIAN miner Fortescue reportedly plans to exceed estimates and spend $10Bn on ports, mines and other developments, in its latest attempt to increase production
  • RCCL embraces UK tonnage tax regime
    RCCL PLANS to enroll more than a quarter of its 40 ships under the UK tonnage tax regime
  • Russia funds takeover in Taman
    RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the Kremlin will contribute €1Bn ($1.46Bn) towards developing the fishing town of Taman into a major port
  • VLCC seesaw stuck
    VLCC CAPACITY has finally dropped - and sharply - in the Persian Gulf for the next four weeks, but that has failed to dent freight rates, analysts noted today
  • Capesizes put to torch
    OWNERS' zeal for demolishing old Capesize tonnage is continuing this week, despite softening scrap rates amid the South Asian monsoon
  • Box prices feel 'hangover'
    LONG-HAUL box rates remain on the slide today, even as the second quarter reaches its last month.

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Some Port Truckers May Face Subsidy Bill
    Six motor carriers that received subsidies from the Port of Los Angeles for the purchase of clean trucks may have...
  • UPS Adds Capacity on Latin America Routes
    UPS boosted its cargo capacity 50 percent on flights to Central and South America last week, saying it is responding...
  • Con-way Truckload Seeks Southwestern Drivers
    Con-way Truckload, looking to hire more truck drivers in the Western U.S., reopened a driver orientation site in Phoenix that...
  • Trucker ODFL Expands Drayage Operations
    Old Dominion Freight Line, a less-than-truckload carrier, is driving deeper into drayage, opening a container drayage facility in Mobile, Ala. ODFL...
  • Freight Index Shows Economy Stalled
    A key measure of freight shipping in the United States slipped back 0.2 percent in May from the month before,...
  • Ocean Carriers Set India Rate Hikes
    Major ocean carriers operating to and from India plan to raise rates on key trade lanes, starting in early July....
  • CSX, NS Break Ground on Intermodal Projects
    Eastern U.S. railroads CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway each planned to hold groundbreaking ceremonies Monday on separate intermodal hub...
  • Shippers Expect 9 Percent Boost in Transport Spending
    Shippers are bracing for higher transportation costs, even as the economy slows, according to a second-quarter survey of more than...
  • Russia's Global Ports Plans London IPO
    Global Ports, Russia's largest container terminal operator, plans to raise about $100 million for an initial public offering on the...
  • UTU Claims Record Pay Hike in US Rail Contract
    A tentative contract between the United Transportation Union and major U.S. railroads will give UTU members a record pay increase...
  • Airlines Cut Profit Outlook on Higher Costs
    The International Air Transport Association scaled back its 2011 industry profit forecast by more than half on Monday, to $4...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • The loneliness of the long-distance liner
    A year of trading in container shipping is a marathon and not a sprint. As we approach the 13 mile H1 marker, ocean carriers suffering from the consequences of trying to grow too fast in the first quarter will need to begin conserving energy; draw on their cost saving training, and be sensible in their pricing in the second half if they are not to hit the wall in the uphill endeavour to complete the full-year race without financial injury
  • OPEC vote could give red-inked carriers a lifeline
  • Global Port Investments goes for IPO
  • TPT to use Navis system inland
  • SA and Mozambique to operate joint anti-piracy patrols
  • Maersk adds 'emergency' piracy surcharge

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • OWS crack down
    World Marine Co and Odin Ship Management land on US port inspector's detention list with oily-water separator infractions.
  • H&K scans Ofer aftermath
    Holland & Knight lawyer says fallout from Iranian tanker drama could prove costly for Tanker Pacific and Ofer Bros.
  • Owners deny torture claim
    Shipowners insist they are not suppressing grim details of hostages' treatment at hands of Somali captors.
  • Kev and Brendan held
    Canada detained only one cargoship and a tug for failing safety inspections in April.
  • Scorpio strikes for MR five
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner confirms order for five product tanker newbuildings with Hyundai Mipo worth nearly $200m.
  • Taiwan Nav falls
    Taipei-listed bulker owner has seen first quarter profit dip despite revenues increasing.
  • Vyborg eyes loan
    Russian shipyard wants to borrow $167m after racking up loss in 2010.
  • Japan sets up piracy base
    Historic move as country establishes first full-scale military base outside Japan in Djibouti.
  • Russia plans new port
    Government and exporters teaming up to build $3.6bn Black Sea terminal to ease congestion at Novorossiysk.
  • Bulker bashed bridge
    Mersey Docks failed to notify Adelfia vessel of potential hazard from new counterweight, resulting in oil spill.
  • Global Ports $100m IPO
    Private Russian group N-Trans to raise cash to exploit expected boom in country's container traffic.
  • EMS reverse splits
    Eitzen Maritime Services completes a reverse stock split and share increase.
  • Costa ship refloated
    Tug pulls Costa Magica free at the entrance to port of Copenhagen in Denmark.
  • Cabotage carrot for Marco
    Strong presence in Indonesian market helps Singapore-listed firm earn an initial buy tag from AM Fraser.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Reports: Russia port group plans U.K. IPO
    Russia's Global Ports Investments (GPI) said it plans to raise $100 million in a initial public stock offering in London.Reutersreported the company is "seeking more than $100 million from a London initial public offering," while the Financial Time...
  • Geodis Wilson acquires One Source Logistics
    French-based forwarder Geodis Wilson said it has acquired specialists One Source Logistics, which is headquartered in Minneapolis. Jean-Louis Demeulenaere, chief executive officer of Geodis Group, said the company is seeking to double its freight f...
  • States Logistics puts sun to work
    States Logistics Services has installed a 363-kilowatt solar power system on the roof of its distribution center in Buena Park, Calif., which will produce up to 82 percent of the facility's electricity needs. States Logistics is a third-party logis...
  • BIFA names Bottomley president
    The British International Freight Association has appointed Peter Bottomley as president, succeeding Norman Fowler. Bottomley had been a member of parliament since 1975. In Thatcher's government from 1984 to 1990, he was parliamentary undersecreta...
  • Zim hikes Asia-to-Europe rates
    Zim said it would implement a general rate increase of $275 per TEU on July 1 for cargo moving from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Europe destinations....
  • Merchandise trade continues growth in Q1
    Merchandise trade continued to grow strongly across major economies in the first quarter of 2011, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday. Total imports of G7 and BRICS countries grew 11 percent in the first quarter c...
  • Fewer ships detained for safety, security
    The U.S. Coast Guard said it detained fewer ships in 2010 for environmental protection and safety related deficiencies. Ships detained decreased from 161 in 2009 to 156 in 2010, and the total number of ships detained in 2010 for security related d...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 6, 2011
  • Fujairah prices mixed
    Avails 'extremely tight' in Durban.
  • Rotterdam and Hamburg markets stable
    Two-tier market seen in Rotterdam.
  • World Bank to recommend global levy on shipping and aviation fuel
    Focus on means of raising climate funds as post-Kyoto deal looks unlikely this year.
  • New DNVPS tool a 'milestone' in bunker industry transparency
    Aim of 'Fuel Insight' is to simplify access to statistical data on fuel quality, making it more useful and adaptable for specific purposes.
  • BIMCO meeting kicks off in Vancouver
    Focusing on the issues of climate, energy and demographics.
  • Asian shippers objecting to bunker levy
    Signs of positions entrenching ahead of July IMO meeting, shippers say levy will 'just increase the cost of goods for consumers'.
  • BMT takes role in 'pioneering low-carbon shipping research'
    Three year research project 'a very exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the design and operation of ships'.
  • Staff changes at Mediterranean Bunker Services
    Trader resigns after 15 years of service, trainee bunker trader appointed.
  • Week starts with gain in bunker prices
    Largely slack demand for bunker products at key Asian ports on Monday.
  • Daewoo and MAN unveil 'huge' LNG powered engine
    Designing and building the large engine was 'particularly hard'.
  • Bunker tanker sinks at Bangladeshi port
    MV OT Moon carrying 180 mt of bunkers when it sank.
  • SCI delays rate adjustments on rising bunker prices, low demand
    Markets 'should get better' by 2013, says director of bulk carrier and tanker division.
  • Russian-based supplier adds bunker tanker to fleet
    Acquisition of TM-10 will boost Baltic Fuel Company's bunker fleet to 31 vessels.

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