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March 14, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • China launches ship trading price index
    China issued its first ship trading price index on Saturday in Beijing as it aims to provide more information on price fluctuations for ship traders and industry supervisors.
  • Nigeria approves national shipping carrier
    The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has been given approval to establish a national carrier, a top government official has said.

Sched Netweb site
  • Japan's 8.9 earthquake paralyses logistics in Japan
  • Yangtze cargo tops the world for sixth straight year
  • If rate rises prove too sticky, expect surcharges: analysts
  • Zim to raise Asia-Europe rates US$250/TEU from April
  • Shippers' calls for anti-trust laws 'emotional' and outmoded: TSA
  • Hutchison, Carlyle final bidders for 75-year Galveston terminal
  • Taicang's direct shipping cargo to Taiwan up nearly 90pc
  • Hamburg Sud ups EC North America-Europe rate US$125/TEU
  • Germany's North Sea Eurogate pitched as Asia-Europe trade hub
  • Hainan PO Shipping opens in Singapore, offers China SE Asia-Mideast service
  • DHL net profit increases 288pc to US$3.4 billion in 2010
  • US truck rates expected to continue increasing in 2011
  • India's ports see cargo growth of 1pc from April-February
  • Toll Global Forwarding seeks bigger air cargo market share
  • Qantas, AA expand codeshare on N America, Australia routes
  • Amsterdam, Incheon airports join IATA e-freight scheme

Exim Indiaweb site
  • APMT Inland Services celebrates Safety Week
  • Carriers' need for information exchange stressed at maritime conference
  • Govt reveals gameplan to counter piracy menace
  • Pirates make coal dearer for Indian users
  • Chinese firm to buy 3,000 t soyameal from ITC
  • Marine exports up by 20 pc in Dec.
  • NTPC to directly import 4 m tonnes of coal
  • Pulses imports down to 1.61 million tonnes in April-Oct.
  • All ports in Japan shut down, say shippers
  • Cochin Port augments CFS & pre-stage facilities to support Vallarpadam ICTT
  • MoS for relocating transloading work to safer Kanika Sands
  • MoS to disinvest stake in Cochin Shipyard, Ennore Port
  • Workers threaten stir against Major Port corporatisation
  • BCHAA organises team building programme for members
  • BP-RIL deal may inspire new oil, gas investors
  • Forex reserves climb by $1.8 bn to $302.59 bn
  • KASEZ marks 47th Foundation Day
  • Onion MEP down to $ 350 per tonne
  • Double-dip recession possible if oil hits $ 140: Roubini
  • EU Chambers organising business trip to Central Europe in May
  • Shortage in China pushes cotton prices to new high

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Turkish augments freighter fleet
    Turkish Cargo, the sponsor of the International Air Transport Association (Iata)'s fifth World Cargo Symposium, which was held in Istanbul and ended yesterday (10 March), has order...
  • ABC uses Traxon cargo data management portal
    Moscow headquartered AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the biggest Russian scheduled all cargo airline, has extended its cooperation with Traxon Europe, an international e-communicati...
  • GVK now majority stake holder in MIAL
    GVK, a Hyderabad (India)-based diversified business entity with a focus on infrastructure and urban infrastructure projects, has signed an agreement to buy a 13.5% stake in Mumbai ...
  • Tirsan delivers 32 vehicles to Boytrans
    The Turkish trailer manufacturer Tirsan has delivered 32 vehicles to Boytrans Lojistik, a service provider located in Kayseri in central Anatolia (Turkey). The new units encom...
  • 100'000th train through the L'tschberg tunnel
    A BLS train was recently the 100,000th to travel through the L'tschberg deep level tunnel in Switzerland. The train was operating a rolling motorway service for ...
  • Rotterdam's port authority finds new CFO
    The Port of Rotterdam authority will be able to fill the position of chief financial office (CFO), which has been vacant since the beginning of the current year. With effect from 1...
  • Construction work on the UAE's first national rail network to start this year
    According to media reports in the United Arab Emirates, construction work on the UAE's first national rail network is set to start in mid-2011. The project foresees building a tota...
  • Renk: MAN subsidiary registered strong order intake in 2010
    Renk AG saw its order intake soar by 79 % to EUR 525 million in 2010, thus surpassing the EUR 500-million mark for the first time. Its vehicle transmissions business sector&nb...
  • Grand Alliance relaunches JCX service
    The Grand Alliance members Hapag-Lloyd (HL), Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), and Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) are enhancing their transpacific West Coast services. The Japan Ch...
  • Wincanton inks logistics contract with fashion label WDT
    The European contract logistics service provider Wincanton has signed a three-year contract with the British fashion label World Design & Trade (WDT). Wincanton will assume res...
  • SAEC's Reefer Express returns
    The seasonal weekly SAEC's Reefer Express (REX) service, which was launched three years ago to provide extra capacity during the South African peak fruit season, will be back for t...
  • New shipping line provides weekly Hamburg-east coast of South America link
    The containership "Hanjin Chennai" docked at the port of Hamburg (Germany) for the first time on 6 March 2011. The vessel operates a new joint service (ESE), sh...
  • DB Schenker Logistics to use GPS tracking for swap bodies
    Schenker Germany is introducing nationwide GPS tracking systems for all the swap bodies in its pool. The tracking system will enable the company to better support the logistic...
  • UPS: a tenant in Magna Park Rhein-Main
    The global logistics property developer Gazeley has signed a rental agreement with UPS for around 3,200 sqm of hall and office space at Magna Park Rhein-Main, 45 km north of Frankf...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • USCG issues Port Security Advisory for Libya
  • Horizon Line staves off credit agreement default
  • Cecon ASA announces strategic developments
  • Davie Yards gets another extension of protection from creditors

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Number of tar balls discovered near wreck of DAVY CROCKETT
  • OOCL joining Yang Ming in new CIX2 service
  • Corps seeking public's help to ID intruder near Oregon dam
  • Horizon Lines reaches deal for new credit arrangements
  • Rail freight traffic numbers climb again during week

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • The Week Ahead
    Dry bulk sector braced for delays and cancellations
  • Sovcomflot leads way as ambitions in harsh climes of the Arctic hot up
    The forward thinking style has highlighted the importance of harsh environments
  • BDI rally forecast to slide after 11th day of gains
    Panamax transatlantic rates hit $17,139 per day, but number of ships on the spot market rises
  • Capesize market left weighing up impact from Japanese earthquake
    'It's been a weird week' for struggling sector as brokers prepare for delays and cancellations
  • PTT charters aframax for $15,500
    Thailand's oil and gas company PTT has chartered the Dubai-owned, 2009-built, 110,000 dwt aframax Caspian Galaxy for six months at $15,500 per da
  • Primorsk oil deliveries redirected as ice disrupts Russian ports
    Russian pipeline monopoly Transneft said on Friday that it had redirected oil deliveries to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk from Primorsk on the Baltic Sea, which is blocked by heavy ice
  • Over 3,000 vessels were positioned close to Japan tsunami
    Exclusive satellite tracking analysis reveals full extent of vessels close to epicentre
  • Japanese insurers brace for premium hikes
    Rate hikes likely to be unavoidable following devastating effects of tsunami
  • Get real on charter rates
    It is interesting to examine the apparent disconnect between containership charter rates and box freight rates
  • Shipping's new rich
    It is clear the Forbes Rich List will be filled with more new names with shipping connections
  • Horizon wins respite on debt refinancing
    Agrees deal with lenders over $533m debt
  • Los Angeles operations suspended
    Precautionary measure taken against Japan tsunami
  • Marseilles operations back to normal
    Riot police break up a month-long strike by workers at SNCM
  • Star Bulk re-charters Korea Line supramax
    Star Gamma enters new time charter with STX Pan Ocean
  • Torm gives assurance over loan convenants
    Looking at range of initiatives to avoid breaking loan covenants
  • Singapore companies sue Drydocks World
    Dubai World shiprepair unit sued for alleged non-payment of bills
  • Korea Line creditors line up ahead of bankruptcy hearing
    Nordea arrests second ship as Oldendorff makes new demand over K Daphne bunkers
  • HCI calls for package solution to Beluga affected ships
    Total of 20 ships in 17 funds issued by HCI are employed at the German heavylift carrier
  • APMT Yokohama box terminal shut
    Terminal closed for inspection but expected to reopen on Saturday
  • Owners unable to meet Europe emissions target
    Seek leniency on enforcement of 2015 rules
  • Congestion pushes up rates at St Petersburg
    Lines impose fees due to congestion caused by severe winter conditions
  • Bullying still widespread in shipping
    Survey says problem could add to recruitment and retention challenges in the industry
  • OFT to review Southampton import box fee
    UK forwarders approaches Office of Fair Trading to review the £3 surcharge
  • Malmö Ports car volumes surge 56%
    Port operator's car imports hit 322,000 units in 2010
  • Box lines reject sky high charter rates
    NOL to return six ships to their owners when charters expire this year due to 'extraordinarily high' asking prices
  • Just-in-time shippers warned over Japan quake impact
    Manufacturers dependent on Japanese parts may face supply chain breakdown
  • Dry bulk markets at risk from Japan ports shutdown
    Major earthquake halts discharging operations
  • Widdows vows to fight spread of freight derivatives
    Box freight derivatives 'dangerous and unhealthy' says NOL boss

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • OSG credit ratings cut
    CREDIT rating agency Moody's today graded down its assessment of tanker major Overseas Shipholding Group and warned of sustained market weakness
  • LNG price rise expected after quake
    A SPIKE in global LNG prices is expected after Japan was forced to shut down operations at nuclear power plants following today's earthquake and tsunami
  • KL charter terminations spread
    NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk today announced the termination of its Korea Line charter, mirroring yesterday's disclosure by Paragon
  • Cocaine haul leads to arrests
    SPANISH police announced today that they have arrested nine people over the seizure of 1.15 tonnes of cocaine that was shipped through the port of Tarragona
  • Drybulk hit from tsunami seen
    DRYBULK markets are likely to take a battering following the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan today, according to Fearnleys
  • Carnival issues profit warning
    CRUISE giant Carnival Corp today pre-announced strong first-quarter results but slashed its full-year 2011 outlook by over $300M
  • US ports urged to halt operations
    THE US Coast Guard has recommended that terminal operators halt vessel loading and unloading at West Coast ports after a tsunami alert was issued
  • Beluga tonnage to be remarketed
    SHIPOWNERS and financiers of multipurpose vessels on charter to ailing project carrier Beluga Shipping have withdrawn further ships from the carrier
  • AIS antennae knocked out
    AIS ANTENNAE along the northern tip of Japan's main island of Honshu have been knocked out by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country earlier today
  • Ashika crewman woke to flooded cabin
    A CREW member of Tongan ferry Princess Ashika has told a court that he awoke to discover his cabin was already flooded several hours before the ship sank, killing 74 people
  • Sinotrans profits rise
    A REBOUND in seaborne trade helped China's Sinotrans Shipping record operating profits of $116.3M last year, compared with $86.8M in 2009
  • DVB posts bumper profits
    GERMAN shipping bank DVB lifted its profits to a new high last year on the back of strong financing and consulting demand
  • Eni denies Libya oil loading
    ENI CEO Paolo Scaroni has stated adamantly that "no crude cargo has been loaded in Libya this week"
  • Quake hits Asian stocks
    ASIAN stock markets took a beating today after Japan was hit by its biggest earthquake in 140 years, but shipping stocks have remained fairly stable
  • Cigarettes seized in Oz
    AUSTRALIAN Customs and Border Protection authorities are preparing to lay charges after intercepting a large shipment of illegal cigarettes on Brisbane's docks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Homeland Security to Prevent Small Boat Attacks
    The Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced a strategy to plug one of the biggest breaches in maritime security:...
  • EU Trustbusters Raid Baltic Rail Freight Carriers
    European Union trustbusters raided the offices of transport firms in the Baltic region amid suspicions they are involved in a...
  • West Coast Ports Operating Smoothly
    UPDATED MARCH 11 AT 4:55 P.M. EST Operations at all West Coast ports were proceeding without interruption Friday afternoon,...
  • Retail Sales Rose 1 Percent in February
    U.S. retail and food sales posted a month-to-month gain of 1 percent in February, driven by strong auto sales, the...
  • Horizon Gets Lender Agreement, at a Price
    Horizon Lines said its lenders agreed to cancel a default triggered by the company's guilty plea to price-fixing in the...
  • OOCL, Yang Ming Expand China-Pakistan Services
    OOCL and Yang Ming plan to expand the port coverage of their joint China-Pakistan Express service and launch a new...
  • Yangtze River Report Author on Corridor Evolution (Video)
    Jon Monroe, author of the Yangtze River World Report, discusses the importance of this corridor and its evolution with JOC's...
  • MSC Restructures Two Asia-Europe Loops
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it is restructuring its Silk and Lion services from Asia to Europe, reducing transit times by...
  • Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Soars 25.2 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo increased freight traffic 25.2 percent in February from a year ago. The German all-cargo carrier said...
  • Truck Orders May Signal Stronger Recovery
    The replacement of aging tractors and trailers, deferred for more than two years during the recession, is ramping up in...
  • Japanese Shipping Stopped by Earthquake and Tsunami
    Japan's shipping industry and services will be hit across the board by the massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that...
  • Obama Says US Prepared to Tap Oil Reserve
    President Obama said the U.S. is prepared to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if needed to make sure enough oil...
  • Expanded Panama Canal to Face Tough Competition
    Container volumes moving through the Panama Canal will certainly increase when the canal is enlarged in 2014, but that does...
  • Port of Seattle's Yoshitani on Port Issues, Forecast for 2011 (Video)
    Tay Yoshitani, CEO of the Port of Seattle, discusses the port's growth rate forecast for 2011 as well as the...
  • Dropping Chassis
    I don't know if there's ever been a subject that so dominates discussion in the freight transportation industry with so...
  • Making a Valid Claim: Who Signs?
    Q: One of our clients had the following feedback from a carrier when he submitted his Over, Short or Damage...
  • Deep Impact
    As the Panama Canal expansion project draws closer to its 2014 completion date and the global economy recovers, ports along...
  • Capacity Concerns
    Ocean vessel capacity was the most pressing concern for shippers at last year's Journal of Commerce Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference. It...
  • FMCSA Extends Comment Period on EOBR Rule
    The Department of Transportation is giving the public more time to comment on a proposal that would require electronic onboard...
  • TSA Notes Challenges in International Screening
    The Transportation Security Administration is satisfied with its security screening program for goods shipped on domestic passenger airline flights, but...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Japan rocked by earthquake
  • DHL up but still struggling with logistics
  • GA to revamp its transpacific operations
  • DVB Bank posts record income
  • Drewry unmasks freight rates

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Shaerf sheds TBS title
    Boss of private-equity powerhouse AMA Capital says goodbye to board of TBS International.
  • FBR ups Euroseas
    Shares of Aristides Pittas-led owner top TradeWinds Shipping Index as analyst initiates upgrade.
  • Demolition derby
    Cash buyers conclude $10m worth of demo deals in India as recyclers mull new rules in Bangladesh.
  • Quake threatens rates
    Capesize bulker rates could plunge if reports of Japanese steel mill closures prove true, analyst says.
  • HCI in Beluga offensive
    German issuing house leads 55 companies in action group tasked with negotiating charters with Oaktree Capital.
  • KLC shreds Star contract
    Ailing South Korean owner rips up supramax charter with Akis Tsirigakis-led Star Bulk.
  • Greek bulker in drugs bust
    Vrontados "sure" that 20 crew are innocent as arrests and ship detention follow huge suspected cocaine find in Venezuela.
  • Horizon cut some slack
    US owner strikes deal with its lenders which will allow it room to pay a $45m anti-trust fine.
  • Ship missing after tsunami
    Vessel owned by Ishinomaki shipbuilder reportedly carried away with 100 people on board.
  • Finnlines ships blockaded
    Finnish dockers will not touch owner's vessels until Saturday in protest at redundancies.
  • Cecon forms new alliance
    Restructured Norwegian owner teams with Zafiro to target pipelaying contracts.
  • No end to Torm slide
    Stock continues to tumble at Danish tanker and bulker owner Torm as debt repayments loom large.
  • Libyan exile over
    Greek cargoship navigates to Malta using the heavens after 11 months in Misurata in cargo dispute.
  • Handysize values suffer
    Sale of Japanese-controlled vessel shows over a quarter has been cut from handysize price tags this year.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • DOT proposes hazmat handling improvements
    The U.S. Transportation Department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on Friday proposed a rule that would enhance worker safety when transferring hazardous materials to and from railcars and trucks. In specific, the ...
  • Roehl heads Beluga's global sales
    German heavy-lift carrier Beluga Shipping has appointed Joerg Roehl as head of global sales. Roehl Roehl, 40, will lead both the Beluga sales team, as well as the company's global agent network. For 20 years, he has worked in key sales management p...
  • Hearn heads APL's U.S. eastern region
    APL Ltd. has named George Hearn vice president and managing director for the U.S. eastern area.Hearn Based in Union, N.J., Hearn will be responsible for operations and sales in the East, as well as sales in the Southeast. He replaces Michael Noone,...
  • Zim to raise Asia/Europe rates
    Liner carrier Zim said this week it will raise Asia-to-Europe rates by $250 per TEU as of April 1. The increases apply to all origins in Asia, including the Indian Subcontinent, and all destinations in Europe....
  • Group calls for CMA CGM to cut Iran ties
    The group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) is asking French shipping company CMA CGM to "cease all business activities in Iran" as part of its campaign to prevent the Iran from possessing nuclear weapons. It is the second shipping company the gr...
  • Report: Transpacific lines unlikely to achieve GRIs
    Transpacific container liner carriers are unlikely to achieve rate increases when contracts are renewed this spring, said Neil Dekker, editor of Drewry Shipping Consultants'Container Forecasternewsletter. "On the transpacific, on the contracting s...
  • 'Too much capacity in the system'
  • Agency questions
    House appropriator questions CBP budget choicesThe chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee on homeland security on Wednesday accused the Obama administration of using funhouse mirrors in its fiscal year 2012 budget request for U.S. Custom...
  • Export highlights
    U.S. January exports up 2.7% The U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday that the country's exports of goods and services in January 2011 increased 2.7 percent from December 2010 to $167.7 billion. Study: Large U.S. shippers extend export reachA...
  • Free trade agreements
    USDA, industry press lawmakers on South Korea FTA The country's top agriculture chief said congressional approval of the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement will expand farm exports to this Asian market by $1.8 billion annually. Hatch chides Whit...

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Chaotic situation in the eastern Gulf of Finland
    The ropax vessel Petersburg has been stuck in the ice off Ust Luuga since March 4, when she sailed from Ust Luga. Seanews.ru reported that she was still waiting for
  • Torm logs huge loss
    Danish D/S Torm had a terrible 2010, the weak product tanker market generated a major loss. Torm logged a USD 136 million loss before tax, including a USD 16

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2011
  • Bunker prices mostly down as week ends
    Crude futures settle lower after a massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, the world's third-largest oil consumer.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    Competition among suppliers push prices down.
  • Estonia toughens up waterway oil handling regulations
    Government has approved amendments to existing regulations for bunkering and ship-to-ship transfers.
  • Overturning sulphur limits 'impossible'
    European Community Shipowners' Association calls instead for postponement of 2015 ECA deadline.
  • Gibraltar remains closed as Rotterdam prices fall
    "No demand, nothing whatsoever, not a deal has been done", a player told Bunkerworld.
  • European ferry operator attacks 'unfair' sulphur limits
    North European consumers will pay for the higher shipping costs.
  • New appointment to put Beluga 'back on track'
    Former CEO charged after US investor found 'significant financial irregularities' when asked to inject more capital in February.
  • Shipping line to publish bunker consumption details
    CMA CGM says 'eco-calculator' will help customers take environmentally informed decisions.
  • Maersk Line: Speed cuts have reached their limit
    'If we sail much slower, our customers may not be happy with the transit time.'
  • Istanbul LSFO demand lower than expected
    But turnover, and premiums, have increased since CYE Petrol first started offering the ECA-compliant product.
  • Week closes with falling bunker prices
    Ample supplies in Singapore, players say.
  • Cleanup cost for derelict barge to exceed $7.5 million
    Bunkers to be siphoned off before vessel is cut in half and towed to a dry dock for scrapping.
  • Bunkering ops halted in Tokyo Bay following quake, tsunami
    Tsunami alerts in Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Hawaii and Australia after 8.4 magnitude and tsunami hit Japan on Friday.
  • Vopak eyes expansions in China, Malaysia
    Investment for expansion projects total some $2.6 billion, says the tank terminal operator.
  • LNG-fuelled ships 'attractive' for ECAs, says GL
    Technical committee also revealed advanced new oil tanker design concept which cuts fuel costs.
  • Bunker avails tightening in Karachi
    Brisk demand from Pakistan's power sector divert fuel oil supplies from the bunker market.

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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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