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December 16, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • IHC Merwede in talks to buy Asian shipyard
    THE world's largest builder of dredging ships, IHC Merwede, is in 'advanced' stages of talks to snap up its first offshore vessel shipyard in Asia by the first half of 2012.
  • Europe's shrinking rivers hit firms' bottom line
    Germany's driest November has shrunk Europe's rivers, creating month-long delays for oil and ore-carrying barges while uncovering the continent's deadly past.

Sched Netweb site
  • Planned Rickmers-Komrowski merger would form Germany's biggest fleet
  • Hong Kong down 4.6pc in November to 1.99 million TEU, Singapore up 2.3pc
  • China slaps duties on US autos after WTO backs anti-Chinese tyre tax
  • MSC plugs gap on S America, Oceania-N America loop as rate pressure rises
  • Drewry's most cited in FMC filings of index-linked service contracts
  • Shipping escapes CO2 tax in Durban, but IMO to hatch one next year
  • APL to levy US$200 per TEU Asia-Europe peak surcharge from Dec 28
  • Four carriers cut Asia-Adriatic Express AAX/AM3 service as trade slows
  • Emirates Shipping Line lowers Chennai congestion fee under port pressure
  • Port of Hamburg welcomes China's 14,000-TEU CSCL Mars on maiden voyage
  • Cathay Pacific November cargo off 13.8pc, passengers volume up 4.2pc
  • Aviation Partners contests Airbus lawsuit over wingtip patent infringement
  • GE Aviation-Snecma sign US$4.7 billion aircraft order for 737 Max jets

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Baltic index up again; Capesize earnings soar
  • MOL earns worlds 1st certification for Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
  • Shipping industry facing uncertain scenario ahead
  • Cargo handling infrastructure at Major Ports set to improve
  • JN Port is 'Container Handling Port of the Year
  • NMPT augments infrastructure, aims for traffic growth
  • CONCOR to soon commission perishable cargo facility at Singur
  • Govt sets $33 bn textile export target for next fiscal
  • Increased capital flows, lower interest rates & commodity prices could stem rupee fall
  • Kerala raises bar for coir exports
  • Rising import bill pushes car makers to opt for localisation

International Transport Journalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Allied Air leases additional MD-11F capacity
    The Nigerian all-cargo airline Allied Air has leased additional MD-11F capacity, in conjunction with its worldwide representative ANA Aviation Services, to help cover the increase ...
  • New CEO for London City airport
    Dublin Airport Authority CEO Declan Collier will become CEO of London City airport in 2012. Collier will simultaneously complete his full term of office as president of ACI Europe,...
  • Turkish Airlines to serve third airport in Libya
    Turkish Airlines now serves Misurata (Libya) again, making it the third destination in the North African country for the airline. Misurata is a brand new destination for the carrie...
  • Airport management system at cruising speed in Fort-de-France
    At the request of Port+, the company that commercialised the cargo community system AP+ for the port community of Fort-de-France, Martinique (France), MGI conducted a study of aeri...
  • Baltic Port Rail Mukran and DFDS expanding rail ferry traffic
    Baltic Port Rail Mukran, a subsidiary of Fährhafen Sassnitz, has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Danish shipping and logistics group DFDS Seaways and Lithuanian railways...
  • Canadian Pacific updates fleet to drive reliability and cut costs
    Canadian Pacific has announced that 61 new high horse power GE Evolution (EVO) Series AC locomotives have been brought into service and that the railway has initiated a programme t...
  • Gefco adding to Indian truck fleet
    Gefco plans to expand its truck fleet in India to transport vehicles for the rapidly-expanding automobile sector. The company, which is part of the Peugeot Citroen Group, is likely...
  • Yang Ming to order 8,000 teu vessels
    Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transportation Company has ordered five 8,000 teu container vessels, through its subsidiary All Oceans Transportation. The vessels will be delivered in th...
  • MSC starting Oceania-USA service
    MSC is set to start a new container liner service connecting Australia/New Zealand with the west coast of the USA at the end of December. The link will be served by seven 2,600 teu...
  • Henri Kuitunen appointed CEO of Steveco
    Henri Kuitunen has been named as the CEO of Steveco, with effect from 15 January 2012. Kuitunen will join Steveco from Caprus, where he was CEO from 2010. He was previously CEO of ...
  • Kögel investing in Burtenbach
    The Burtenbach trailer manufacturer Kögel is recording continuous growth and recently welcomed two large European orders. Kögel is prepared for further increases in orders expected...
  • CMA CGM to reorganise Asia-North Europe services
    Following the initiation of an operational partnership with MSC, CMA CGM is now reorganising its Asia-North Europe (FAL) services from April 2012. After the changes become effectiv...
  • Gefco Romania opens logistics platform near Bucharest
    Gefco Romania, the national subsidiary of the French logistics provider Gefco, has opened a new logistics centre in the ProLogis commercial park in Joita, near the capital Buchares...
  • Tibbett Logistics expanding
    Tibbett Logistics, which belongs to the Keswick Enterprises group, recently opened a second terminal for intermodal road/rail transport in greater Bucharest (Romania). The facility...

Marine Logweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • New LNG fuelled tanker first for inland waterways
  • Panama Canal Authority takes delivery of hopper barges
  • Kirby buys Seaboats Inc. tank barge fleet
  • Kings Point training ship being transferred to Texas A&M
  • Bourbon opens Saint Petersburg based affiliate
  • Haifa adds Voith Water Tractor with 70 tons bollard pull
  • UK Club checklist addresses tanker cargo shortage claims

World Wide Shipperweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Port of Grays Harbor named top Washington port by WPPA
  • Global Port Tracker Report predicts gains in December container traffic
  • ATA pleased with proposals in draft transportation bill
  • Port of Everett celebrating arrival of Boeing parts shipment
  • FedEx Express places order for 27 new 767-300 freighters

Lloyd's Listweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Bigger is better for large boxship owners
    Boxship orders remain buoyant as owners seek new economies of scale
  • Atlantic product tanker boost ahead of Christmas holiday break
    Transatlantic product tanker earnings rise as charterers rush to fix ships
  • Dover Harbour Board summit postponed to January
    Privatisation talks moved to London
  • A year at the top
    The Lloyd's List Top 100 reveals dramatic adjustments and more subtle shifts in power
  • Don't dismiss the bravery of civilian SAR crews
    A third of UK bases deploy non-military search and rescue contractors
  • Of owners and octopuses at 'Greek pride' night
    Eighth awards ceremony chooses symbolic creature that may also have a parallel within the nation's shippers
  • Three heavyweight fights over charter purses
    A trio of recent payment wrangles have kept owners guessing
  • 'Strategic partnership' wil shake off recent fumbles
    Bilateral romance between Greece and China will probably overcome this year's issues
  • More charter skirmishes to be outed
    While dry bulk charter hire disputes have threatened to sour relations between owners and charterers, a damage assessment may have to wait until the market recovers
  • Japan asks other flags to expel activist group vessels
    Action demanded against Sea Shepherd anti-whaling campaign
  • Industry puzzled as Australia imports LNG from West Africa
    Cargo is at odds with nation's role as major producer and exporter of the fuel
  • What lies beneath
    Why following the development of subsea activity points the way forward offshore
  • Remotely operated vehicles take drilling to new depths
    New demand as oil and gas firms dig deep
  • Barge and terminal services firm United Maritime seeks buyer
    US firm sold to current owners in 2007
  • HPH hits back at Dutch minister in row over Maasvlakte move
    Rotterdam is forcing us to compete against shipping lines, claims Hong Kong port chief
  • Wightlink faces Christmas Eve and Boxing Day strikes
    RMT targets ferry operator over victimisation claim
  • Supramax owners show resistance to extremely low rates in the Pacific
    Charterers having to pay up again
  • Ocean Rig agrees four-month novation for Vanco contract
    George Economou hails a 'win-win' move
  • Dr Peters KG fund battle goes on
    Two aframax tankers face auction as bid to revive fund continues
  • China shipping: 2012 and beyond
    A preview of the new Lloyd's List data report analysing China's commercial maritime outlook
  • Indian shipping line 'crisis' denied
    SOS for SCI? Not so, says shipping minister, though he admits profitability has been hit
  • Better than nothing
    Tonnage tax may be low compared with corporation tax, but it still has its benefits
  • Teekay in Xcite shuttle tanker deal
    Equipment supports Bentley field programme
  • Asenav wins offshore order from Maersk Supply Service
    Chile yard to build two $200m vessels, with option for up to four more
  • EXCLUSIVE: The 100 most influential people in shipping revealed
    Maersk's dynamic duo Nils Andersen and Eivind Kolding top the list
  • Piracy and robbery declines in Asia
    Singapore group ReCAAP reports 10 attacks or attempts in November
  • Two deals signal resilience of South Korea's mid-size yards
    Orders from Iraq and Belgium show that the country is still a contender
  • Fire on Russian nuclear icebreaker kills two
    Radiation leak avoided and reactor unaffected, says Emergency Situations Ministry
  • Sembcorp Marine secures $292m Prosafe order
    Semi-submersible rig to house 450 offshore workers
  • UK tonnage tax averages less than 2%, KPMG calculates
    Zero options available with flags of convenience

Fairplayweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • New Iran sanctions advance
    LAWMAKERS have passed a US sanctions bill to bar vessels that had recently visited Iran, North Korea and Syria from entering US ports for six months
  • Brazil seeks spill penalties
    FEDERAL prosecutors in Brazil will today file suit against Chevron and Transocean, seeking $10.6Bn in penalties for November's offshore spill
  • Investors fleeing DHT
    NYSE-listed shares of tanker owner DHT are foundering, with its largest independent investor - hedge fund MMI Investments - rapidly selling its stake
  • China imposes new duties on US vehicles
    CHINA today imposed new tariffs on certain vehicles transported by car carriers from the US, IHS Global Insight reported
  • OPEC's new output seen matching demand
    OPEC's new output ceiling of 30M barrels per day for 1H2012 is close to anticipated demand, according to IHS CERA
  • Reefed reefer costs owner
    A REEFER ship stuck on Maldives reef since mid-November could be costing its owner $46,000 a day until it can be salvaged
  • Icebreaker fire kills two
    A RUSSIAN nuclear-powered icebreaker caught fire today, killing two crewmen, reports from emergency crews indicated
  • BW snaps up 4 LR1 tankers
    BROKERS told Fairplay today that Norway's BW Group has acquired four long-range 1 tankers en bloc for $145M
  • VLCCs feel mild winter
    VLCC RATES have tumbled because this winter has been more mild than expected, brokers said today
  • Novorossiysk Commercial throughput rises
    NOVEMBER throughput jumped 20% year on year for Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co.
  • Oz port workers return
    WORKERS employed by stevedoring company POAGS at Fremantle and Bunbury returned to work today, with promise of continued talks

The Journal of Commerceweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Three More Charged With Extorting ILA Members
    Three additional defendants and dozens of counts were added to a federal racketeering indictment accusing mob figures and ex-International Longshoremen's...
  • YRC Sells Truckload Operator to Celadon
    Less-than-truckload giant YRC Worldwide is getting out of the truckload business, selling most of the assets of unprofitable truckload subsidiary...
  • MSC Knocks Maersk Out as Top Carrier Serving US
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. knocked Maersk Line off as the top container line serving the U.S. in the first nine months...
  • New York-New Jersey Imports Fall 3.7 Percent
    Container imports at the Port of New York and New Jersey fell 3.7 percent in October to the lowest level...
  • Shipper, Trucking Groups Plan Washington 'Fly-In'
    Nearly a dozen shipper and trucking organizations are planning a one-day blitz on Capitol Hill Feb. 1 to voice opposition...
  • ILA, Yang Ming Approve Stowage Planners' Contract
    International Longshoremen's Association Local 1964 and Yang Ming (America) have agreed on a three-year contract covering the carrier's two New...
  • LA Exports Rose 15 Percent in November
    A 15 percent increase in exports in November over November 2010 assured the Port of Los Angeles that it will...
  • Road, Bridge Projects Dominate DOT TIGER Grants
    Road and bridge projects received nearly half of the $511 million awarded through the Department of Transportation's third round of...
  • FedEx Freight Reports $40 Million Profit
    FedEx Freight, the nation's largest less-than-truckload carrier, rolled farther into the black in its most recent quarter, reporting $40 million...
  • Maersk Ends Sydney Congestion Fee
    Maersk Line suspended its congestion surcharge of $100 per 20-foot container imposed earlier on shipments to and from Sydney, Australia....
  • Industrial Production Slipped 0.2 Percent in November
    U.S. industrial production declined 0.2 percent in November, the first drop in seven months, the Federal Reserve said, indicating a...
  • FedEx Profit Jumps 76 Percent to $497 Million
    FedEx profit soared on higher pricing and fuel surcharges despite declining shipment volume at its air package and industrial freight...
  • India's Cochin Gains Second Direct Container Service
    MOL is adding a call at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal in India's Port of Cochin, bringing the number...
  • North China Port Traffic Grows as Production Shifts
    The migration of manufacturing in China inland and north to avoid higher labor costs in the south is now being...
  • NRF Raises Retail Sales Forecast to 3.8 Percent Growth
    Citing a strong Black Friday weekend, the National Retail Federation said it now expects holiday sales to rise 3.8 percent...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Rate Slides 2.1 Percent
    Asia-Europe spot rates fell 2.1 percent this week in a continuing downward spiral that has seen freight rates decline by...
  • Army Corps Say Charleston Deepening Unlikely for Years
    Deepening the channel into the Port of Charleston's harbor to 50 feet is unlikely to be finished before 2024, the...
  • Cathay Pacific Cargo Traffic Falls 13.8 Percent
    Cargo transported by Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair in November dropped 13.8 percent year-over-year, falling for the...
  • Maersk Adds Three European Ports to Daily Maersk
    Maersk Line will add three European ports its Daily Maersk "conveyor belt" service between Asia and Europe, seeking to counter...
  • Senate Panel Approves Multimodal, Truck Safety Bills
    A Senate committee approved measures on Wednesday that would establish a multimodal freight program, mandate electronic onboard recorders on all...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Wan Hai welcomes two out of 14 planned newbuilds
    Taiwan ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines has christened two new 1,805TEU vessels - part of a total order of 14 container ships which will all be delivered within the ...
  • Zuma calls for progress on intra-Africa trade
    South Africa's president Jacob Zuma is the latest senior politician in sub-Saharan Africa to call for further promotion and investment in the intra-Africa trade. ...
  • NRF: transpac cargo to increase for year end as GFI suggests a drop
    Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should be up 0.3% in December compared with the same month last year as retailers head to the finish ...
  • Carriers schedule reliability again in the spotlight
    Ocean carriers' overall schedule reliability slipped from 64% in October to 63% in November according to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest monthly report. Although ...
  • South Africa trade sentiment slightly up in November
    The latest trade survey published by the South Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) covering the month of November showed a slight improvement on the ...
  • Rena: fears ship may finally break up
  • IEA slashes oil demand growth
    A backdrop of a worsening economic outlook for next year has prompted the International Energy Agency [IEA] to cut its oil demand growth forecast for 2012 by more ...
  • Liners to run on algae power?
    With the race to find cheaper sustainable fuel well and truly on, Maersk's US-flagged subsidiary Maersk Line Ltd, in association with the US Navy, is trialling ...
  • China: global economy 'grim and complicated'
    Beijing policy makers meeting for their annual economic conference have described the outlook for the year ahead as 'extremely grim' but pledged to boost imports ...

TradeWindsweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Excel seals charters
    New York-listed bulker owner secures period contracts for two kamsarmaxes and a cape.
  • Bocimar mum on axed cover
    Radio silence as Belgian bulker owner prepares to bank $120m after torpedoing charterers' default insurance.
  • Eitzen arms fill CFO slots
    Norwegian shipping clan swaps finance chiefs while poaching talent from Carnegie as Andreas Reklev takes tanker title.
  • Winland talks up Sojitz COA
    Penny stock closes in on another day of double-digit gains as OTC-quoted bulker owner unveils Japanese trade pact.
  • ORIG drillship moves on
    George Economou-led rig owner bags an unexpected bonus for a drillship in West Africa.
  • Hong Kong holds two
    MSC boxship on November port state detention list due to oily water in the engine room.
  • Prospector delays rigs
    Oslo-listed drilling company pushes back exercise dates for two options at a Chinese yard into next year.
  • Platou spots second dry tonic
    IEA coal figures offer further hope in battle against oversupply, says RS Platou Markets.
  • Holmark quits Torm
    Finance executive exits Danish owner to take CFO's seat at compatriot Herning Shipping.
  • EOC wins North Sea study
    Oslo-listed offshore company gets engineering contract for a new floater.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
DECEMBER 15, 2011
  • Supply company 'invests in advanced procurement technology'
    Wrist Ship Supply says German customer base has significantly expanded.
  • Middle East markets avoid deep falls
    MGO prices climb in Fujairah.
  • Rotterdam bunker prices see sharp falls
    European markets falling as crude oil dips.
  • 'First commercial' scrubber system delivered
    Hamworthy Krystallon calls it a 'landmark moment' for scrubbing technology and shipping industry.
  • 'Huge growth' predicted for LNG as marine fuel
    Report suggests 10,000 vessels running on LNG by 2020.
  • New legal status for Russian bunker association
    Rosmorrechbunker has become 'a self-regulatory organisation'.
  • Terminal operator eyes 'significant growth'
    'Outstanding success in profit and cash' from acquisition of Petroval Bunker International.
  • Bunker prices falling in Asian hubs
    Demand generally average.
  • Maersk orders 'low energy consumption' vessels
    Vessels to set 'new standard' for emission levels in the offshore industry, says CEO of Maersk Supply Service.
  • Singapore onshore fuel stocks down
    Firm regional demand also sees middle distillates stocks fall to a 43-month low.
  • Belgian shipping firm expands fleet with 'eco' bulkers
    Design offers 30% fuel saving compared to previous generation vessels, says CMB.
  • South China fuel oil volumes continue decline
    Chimbusco to deliver bonded bunker cargo to an oil terminal in the region in late December.
  • NOL to post wider Q4 losses, says analyst
    Depressed rates 'fail' to cover bunker, basic operating costs, says Maybank's Kim Eng Research.
  • Bunker supplies tightening across South Korean ports
    Hyundai Oilbank halts bunker offers to spot market.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
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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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