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December 14, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World Fuel Services headed for record year
    At a time when the biggest-ever fleet of merchant vessels means losses and bankruptcy for ship owners, the company providing about 12 per cent of their fuel is poised to make record profit.
  • Korean shipbuilding stocks extend losses
    Shares in South Korean shipbuilders extended their losses yesterday after the cancellation of a ship order this year prompted concerns among investors that Europe's debt crisis could see more orders being deferred and stopped.
Strait Talk
  • A new era in Gibraltar
    THOSE who have been following The Business Times shipping pages for a while may have noticed that it has been a long time since we have carried anything about Gibraltar, once a regular annual feature. The self governing British territory perched at the tip of Spain has maritime economy with many similarities, though on a much smaller scale, to Singapore. It is a major bunkering hub and has a significant national flag fleet and a ship repair industry. Potentially, at least, it is' somewhere for Singapore companies to bear in mind when it comes to investing overseas.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • World Fuel Services headed for record year
    At a time when the biggest-ever fleet of merchant vessels means losses and bankruptcy for ship owners, the company providing about 12 per cent of their fuel is poised to make record profit.
  • Korean shipbuilding stocks extend losses
    Shares in South Korean shipbuilders extended their losses yesterday after the cancellation of a ship order this year prompted concerns among investors that Europe's debt crisis could see more orders being deferred and stopped.
Strait Talk
  • A new era in Gibraltar
    THOSE who have been following The Business Times shipping pages for a while may have noticed that it has been a long time since we have carried anything about Gibraltar, once a regular annual feature. The self governing British territory perched at the tip of Spain has maritime economy with many similarities, though on a much smaller scale, to Singapore. It is a major bunkering hub and has a significant national flag fleet and a ship repair industry. Potentially, at least, it is' somewhere for Singapore companies to bear in mind when it comes to investing overseas.

Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe October box volumes up 3.5pc: Container Trade Statistics
  • Cosco to raise eastbound transpacific rate US$320/TEU from January 1
  • OOCL joins CMA CGM's ANZEX North East Asia-South Pacific-NZ loop
  • Occupy protesters block Port of Oakland, but fail to affect other ports
  • APL's four-week results show volumes rising, but revenues falling
  • Weather slows box salvage from stricken 3,030-TEU Rena off New Zealand
  • Cosco announces changes to Asia-Europe bunker fuel surcharges from January
  • Tianjin container throughput expected to hit 18 million TEU by 2015
  • Fujian launches cross-strait Xiaocuo to Matsu direct shipping service
  • Port of Ashdod to dock 8,000 TEUer, biggest ship to call on Israel
  • DKSH expands secondary packaging unit for healthcare items in Hong Kong
  • Brightpoint to form logistics joint venture in Malaysia with STC Group
  • CMIT handles 10,000-TEUer, passes new productivity milestone for Vietnam
  • TNT shareholders revolt against CEO as its Indian road service is sold
  • Small ships can exploit enlarged feeder trade once Panama Canal expands
  • Hamburg boosts capacity in quest for more business in Indian ports
  • US, Canada to set up joint cargo border inspection to cut customs delays
  • China's air cargo volume continues to fall as passenger volume rises
  • New bill in US Senate would prohibit Americans paying EU carbon tax
  • Turkish Cargo opens regional Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong
  • JAL's cargo volumes nosedive, but All Nippon Airways keeps it together
  • Schenker requests court documents on price collusion from NZ High Court

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Cargo reservation sought for Indian flag vessels
  • GEFCO enters Indian transport & logistics market
  • INTTRA to deliver standardised multi-carrier connectivity & increased productivity for Kewills global customer network
  • Kale Logistics launches IT solutions for warehousing, transportation & fleet management at CTL 2011
  • Merger of the Japanese Big Three "an option"
  • Trade deficit with China widening due to rise in imports
  • MICT continues its ascent
  • Truck rentals firm in Nov.: IFTRT
  • UCP 600 & ISBP 681-A brief insight

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Vanguard Logistics Services appoints sales manager
    Christopher Glenn has been promoted to the position of vice-president of global technology sales at Vanguard Logistics Systems, a Californian provider of NVOCC services. Glenn was...
  • Antwerp to help develop port of San Pedro
    The port of Antwerp is to collaborate in the further development of the port of San Pedro (Côte d'Ivoire), the largest cocoa port in the world. It has 2,000 hectares of vacant lan...
  • Arik Air finally starts Angola service
    Nigeria's Arik Air is set to begin a twice-weekly Lagos-Luanda service today. The carrier originally planned to launch a link to the Angolan capital in autumn (see ITJ Daily of 4 ...
  • Aramex acquires South African logistician Berco Express
    Aramex, a Middle Eastern logistics and transport solutions provider, has acquired Berco Express (Pty), one of South Africa's leading logistics and transport firms. Berco Express w...
  • Adria Airways and Fraport extend cooperation
    Adria Airways, the national carrier of Slovenia based in the capital Ljubljana, has renewed a long-term freight handling contract with Fraport Cargo Services. The airline celebrat...
  • Howe Robinson Container Index falls
    The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) decreased from 540.5 points for the week ending on 18 November to 514 points in the week terminating on 7 December. The 26.5 point fall in...
  • Freightliner launches new improved biomass wagon
    Freightliner Heavy Haul has unveiled a new prototype covered hopper wagon that has been developed for the biomass market. The wagon is a modified HHA coal hopper wagon, which has ...
  • PCC Intermodal links Moscow with European ports
    PCC Intermodal is launching its first regular train to Russia. The connection from Kutno to Moscow is scheduled to begin soon. It will ensure smooth handling of containers for the...
  • Kögel supplies the most popular trailer in Russia
    Russia's best trailer of 2011 comes from Burtenbach in Bavaria (Germany). Kögel was awarded first place in a movement competition in the trailer category with its cargo product. T...
  • U-Freight drinks to growth of wine logistics in China
    The U-Freight Group, the Hong Kong-based international freight services and logistics enterprise, believes that China's growing thirst for French wine will be a major boost for th...
  • Butler to sell Sernam to industrial partner
    The general cargo group Sernam, a former subsidiary of the French national rail operator SNCF, is going to be sold again. The investment group Butler Partners, which holds 51.8% o...
  • Etihad orders B777Fs and Dreamliners
    Boeing and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have announced an order for ten B787-9 Dreamliners and two B777 freighters. Valued at a combined USD 2...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Ilios Shipping cops plea, agrees to pay $2 million criminal penalty
  • Detyens Shipyards awarded MSC ship drydocking
  • GL and IHI Marine United to develop concept for LNG-fueled containership
  • U.S. Great Lakes operators will keep shipyards busy this winter
  • TUI to tender Hapag-Lloyd shares to Ballin consortium
  • John Wishart to lead Lloyd's Register's global energy business
  • DOF inks deal with Optimarin for BWT systems

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Port of Kalama welcomes maiden voyage vessel
  • Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers inks deal with Standard Marine
  • Maersk Line bringing back service linking Mexico with Europe
  • Evergreen Line expanding service covering Southeast Asia
  • Coast Guard joins search for person who jumped from ferry

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Q&A: Norwegian Hull Club's John Wiik
    Chief executive shares his pearls of wisdom after faring rather well in a stormy sea
  • Increase in private security companies causes diversification in K&R market
    It can now cost less to take out a kidnap and ransom policy than not having one
  • APMT's bid for Gothenburg terminal approved
    Green light by competition authority is good news for customers and 450 employees
  • Telling it like it is
    Shipowners must improve their disclosure to stakeholders
  • Securing the oil supply
    Middle East crude oil volume growth belies a subtle shift in production
  • Intelligence-led pirate attacks are set to increase
    Recent hijacks are evidence of a change in tack towards more selective targets
  • Open response to threat of piracy
    Debates on flag will not help prevent pirate attacks, or piracy in general
  • Not all armed escorts are equal
    Cut-price security will cost lives
  • Hedging against uncertainty
    Derivatives offer protection, say brokers
  • 2012: the year of the derivatives Olympics?
    Champions of hedging tools for the container world expect demand to take off next year
  • Liquidity is the key to growth
    Start small, grow slowly says broker
  • European aframax market 'teetering' after rates spike
    Brokers say Mediterranean market earnings could fall as fast as they rose
  • Idle boxship fleet increases
    Capacity reaches highest level in 18 months
  • Rickmers in talks to merge with Komrowski
    German tramp consolidation takes off
  • China looks to next decade in WTO
    Nation's remarkable rise during its 10-year membership of the trade group is just the opening act
  • Financial disclosure would make loans easier, says KPMG
    Shipowners have enlightened self-interest in producing proper accounts, firm argues
  • Skuld shakes up management to secure growth
    Director poached from rival Gard
  • When is the risk of piracy serious enough for the law?
    Recent decision highlights the need for a proper legal test for piracy risk to be applied by courts and maritime arbitrators
  • Capesize rates slide despite high congestion levels in China
    Panamax bulkers buck the trend, with prices continuing to rise
  • Spot tanker fixtures from Opec countries up 9% in November
    Volumes rise by almost 1m barrels per day, with Middle East-Asia trade leading boost
  • Underwriters raise liability concerns
    Disagreements over criminalisation of salvors and ship crews
  • Opec highlights rise of gasoil trade versus decline of gasoline
    Report cites 'healthy' exports to Latin America and arbitrage 'fuelling bullish sentiment'
  • CSAV to halve container capacity as it searches for partner
    Box interests to be separated from ports and logistics division, Hasb'n confirms
  • Index-linked contracts gain popularity in US box trades
    FMC calls for greater transparency of methodology
  • Seaspan to buy back shares and acquire management company
    Fleet-management deal widely anticipated
  • Ireland's exports rebound while imports struggle
    Luxury goods hardest hit
  • Decks cleared for Omega Navigation Chapter 11 denouement
    Closing arguments filed after two-week trial, with judge expected to rule by the weekend

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • IEA warns on Europe, cuts oil predictions
    THE IEA today cut its oil demand outlook for both the short and medium term - and warned that the eurozone crisis could drag the numbers substantially lower
  • EC surveillance net would target smugglers
    THE EC has proposed a European Border Surveillance System to choke off the smuggling of drugs and people into ports, IHS Global Insight reported today
  • Box sector gets shorty
    BOX SHIP operators are increasingly choosing shorter charter periods as the economic climate gets colder
  • Arpeni files Chapter 15
    INDONESIAN shipping group PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy relief in New York City
  • India seizes Maersk ship
    AN INDIAN court has called closing time on a Maersk box ship because of failure to serve up the booze
  • Spain to widen inquiry
    MADRID plans to expand its ferry price fixing and market sharing inquiry into the wider Spanish-Moroccan shipping sector
  • LNG rates set record
    LNG RATES for charters of at least 12 months have reportedly risen to a record high
  • A ship is not a cow
    THE ICS has warned governments internationally to not to treat shipping as a "cash cow" to be milked for green causes
  • Scilly weather stymies UK supply ship
    A PALLET ship was reportedly stuck in enzance today after gales prevented it delivering cargo to the UK's Isles of Scilly
  • Rupee rocks shipping shares
    SHIPPING shares in India fell hard today in reaction to drastic falls in exports and the rupee's continuing decline in value
  • NOL revenues/feu drop 14%
    NOL SAID today its average revenues per feu from 22 October to 18 November were 14% lower than during the year-earlier period
  • Wealth-gap protests cause minor port delays
    POLICE have arrested two demonstrators at a Long Beach wealth-gap protest, but officials there reported no major port disruptions
  • Saudi/Asia flow rises
    SAUDI Arabia's higher crude output in November was mostly transported to Asia, causing spot fixtures to rise, the IEA said today
  • Uplift seen for Panamaxes
    AFTER struggling with a tonnage overhang for the past few months, Panamax bulker rates in the Far East are finally rising
  • KG bulker in receivership
    A GERMAN KG Handysize bulker, moored at Bilbao in Spain, has run out of liquidity

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Port Tracker Forecasts 0.3 Percent Increase in Imports
    The Global Port Tracker retail shipping industry report forecast a 0.3 percent increase in December container imports through major U.S....
  • US Xpress Co-Founder Pat Quinn Dies
    Patrick E. Quinn, co-founder of one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. and an advocate not just for...
  • Port of Houston CEO Cleared of Allegations
    Port of Houston Authority CEO Alec Dreyer has been cleared of all criminal allegations regarding vessel misuse and tampering with...
  • Air Freight Price Index Jumps 14.7 Percent in October
    The Drewry Air Freight Price Index took a sharp turn upward in October, increasing 14.7 percent from the previous month...
  • Seaspan Announces Plans to Buy Back Stock
    Seaspan announced this week a stock buyback offer in conjunction with the launch of a tender offer to purchase up...
  • DFDS, Louis Dreyfus Drop Bid for Ailing Sea France
    DFDS and Louis Dreyfus said they are not making a revised joint bid for assets of Sea France because of...
  • US Retail Sales Grew 0.2 Percent in November
    U.S. retail sales rose 0.2 percent in November, driven by Black Friday bargain-hunting, but the month-to-month increase was the slowest...
  • Swedish Regulators Approve APM-Gothenburg Port Deal
    Sweden's competition regulators cleared APM Terminals' 25-year concession to operate the port of Gothenburg's Skandia container terminal, the country's biggest...
  • Oakland, Portland Work on Occupy Backlogs
    Cargo operations at West Coast ports returned to normal Tuesday after Occupy movement protests shut down operations at some terminals...
  • Ceridian-UCLA Trucking Index Rises 0.1 Percent
    The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index was essentially flat in November, despite stronger economic activity and higher retail sales. The...
  • TUI Exercises Tender Offer on Hapag-Lloyd Stake
    TUI is exercising its right to tender a further 33.3 percent stake in Hapag-Lloyd to the Albert Ballin consortium, which...
  • Maersk Revives CRX Europe-Central America Service
    Maersk Line will reintroduce its CRX service in January connecting Mexico and Costa Rica directly with the U.K., the Netherlands...
  • Hyundai Secures $500 Million Loan For Ships
    Hyundai Merchant Marine closed on a $500 million debt facility on Tuesday from a syndicate of financial institutions led by...
  • JOC, PIERS Sign Pact With Shanghai Shipping Exchange
    The Journal of Commerce and sister company PIERS signed a strategic agreement with the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to share more...
  • Frankfurt Cargo Plunges On Night Flight Ban
    Frankfurt airport handled 10.8 percent less freight in November than a year ago as Europe's second largest cargo hub took...
  • Diesel Prices Fall 3.7 Cents to Six-Week Low
    Diesel prices across the United States dropped 3.7 cents in the week ending Dec. 12, falling for the third week...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Venezuela concludes deals with Latin partners
    The Venezuelan Government used the recent 'Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Clacs)', which convened earlier this month in Caracas, ...
  • Surge in mothballed boxship fleet
    Unsurprisingly given the flurry of services that have been withdrawn in recent weeks, the number of idled containerships is at last beginning to reflect the depressed ...
  • Oakland bears the brunt of Occupy protests
    Anti-Wall Street activists' attempts to shut down US west coast ports yesterday met with only limited success with just the Port of Portland and the early November ...
  • InterBulk Group eases ahead
    UK-based InterBulk Group, which is a leading provider of logistics services for the chemical, polymer and food mineral industries, has announced improved financial ...
  • Drewry benchmarks gain momentum with US contracts on eve of new FMC index rule
    The popularity of Drewry Maritime Research's container freight rate benchmarks within those involved in US trades is gaining momentum - of 50 service contracts ...
  • 2012: shippers could be in for a scary ride
    Reflecting back on the happenings of 2011 provides further evidence if needed that a year is a very long time in global events: the Arab Spring uprising; the Japanese ...
  • Noatum appoints Gadegaard as commercial director
    Noatum Ports, Spain's largest operator of marine terminals has nominated, Kim Gadegaard as its new commercial director. The ex Maersk Line executive who for the ...
  • Rot stops for APL's average rate
    Neptune Orient Line's container arm APL, saw its average rate per FEU decline by 14% in its period 11 [P11] October 22 to November 18, 2011, versus the same interval ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Polluter strikes plea deal
    US Department of Justice convicts Ilios Shipping for covering up oily infraction and obstruction of justice.
  • CMA CGM teams with OOCL
    French operator commits five containerships to New Zealand service in a freshly minted pact with Orient Overseas.
  • German managers to merge
    Erck Rickmers and Komrowski in talks to create holding company for management of liner and bulker fleets as German fleet consolidation kicks off.
  • Smash shuts Houston Channel
    US petrochemical artery clogged as ADM bulker and US Shipping Corp chemical carrier collide in Texas.
  • Fitch downs BLT
    Diversified Indonesian owner needs to come up with some cash quick if it is to avoid further downgrades, Fitch says.
  • Prosafe secures extension
    Oslo-listed offshore accommodation contractor secures $39m deal backed by Mexican charterer.
  • FOP crowns CEO
    Eirik Barclay in the driver's seat as Fred Olsen Production's interim CEO prepares to pass the torch.
  • Drink problem for Maersk
    Danish boxship held by Indian court in row over alleged non-delivery of UK booze cargo.
  • Syvertsen takes Saga bow
    Former Frontline chartering chief exits Arne Blystad-controlled VLCC owner as it winds down.
  • Korea to be spared axe
    Analysts believe Daewoo cancellations will not spark a rush of scrapped orders this time around.
  • Seaspan springs double plan
    Gerry Wang-led owner plots $150m share buy-back and moves to buy its own management company.
  • Bumi Armada inks JV
    Hassan Basma-led Malaysian offshore owner signals expansion into neighbouring Indonesia after swooping for shipowner.
  • Farstad parts with Christine
    Norwegian offshore owner finally gets rid of 1980s-built platform supply vessel.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 13, 2011
  • Danish Shipowners' Association disappointed with COP17
    Wants clear CO2 reduction targets, but against shipping being used as a 'cash cow' for Green Climate Fund.
  • Feasibility of LNG for large container ships
    GL to work on concept study for a 13,000 TEU container vessel fuelled by gas.
  • Fujairah market lacking direction
    Prices down in South African ports on Tuesday.
  • Rotterdam bunker market firm
    Oil price rally causing busy day in Piraeus.
  • Emulsion fuel loaded and ready for sea trials
    Specialists from Maersk, Quadrise and the engine manufacturer to join the vessel and monitor initial operations.
  • More bunker tankers join oil spill response network
    EMSA has contracted three new bunker tankers plus one offshore supply vessel to its network.
  • Torm gains temporary reprieve from lenders
    Agreement 'provides the short-term flexibility that will enable a long-term sustainable solution,' company says.
  • IFO prices firming across Asian hubs
    Demand mixed at key Asian bunkering ports on Tuesday.
  • Singapore to set new bunker sales record in 2011
    Record high bunker sales seen amid strong growth in annual vessel arrival tonnage at the port, says local transport minister.
  • Singapore 500 cSt sales at 11-month high
    Sales of other bunker grades generally lower month-on-month, according to MPA data.
  • Significant fuel saving from 'simple change' in ship design
    Economic and environmental considerations are 'two sides of the same coin', says Norden executive.
  • Removal of taxes to boost India's bunkering prospects
    Singapore sourcing bunkers from India but is able to sell the products 'cheaper' due to absence of taxes, players note.
  • Cargo delays squeeze 380 cSt supplies in Hong Kong
    Avails expected to ease next week upon the arrival of replenishment cargoes.
  • Tanker owners find 'strength in numbers'
    Pooling help companies benefit from 'certain economies of scale' including cheaper bunkers.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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 first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
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
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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