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October 18, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • German naval base joins 'supership' war
    Germany's chief naval base during two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port as part of a 950 million euro (S$1.7 billion) plan to stop a new generation of container 'superships' diverting to Rotterdam.
  • Benin at centre of piracy fight in West Africa
    The small nation of Benin has found itself on the front lines of an intensifying battle against piracy off West Africa's coast, with a spike in attacks raising deep concern in the shipping industry.

Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong down 5pc in September to 1.96 million TEU, Singapore up 7.9pc
  • Shanghai Shipping Exchange seeks to open futures trading to foreigners
  • FMC invites input on rule change proposals on rate index-based contracts
  • Beijing spent US$22.9 billion in 5 years for interior roads, waterways
  • US boxed exports up 5.4pc in August, fuelled by low dollar, high demand
  • Charleston and Savannah reach for detente over river dredging tiff
  • Bangladeshi-US shoe exports up 50pc as importers turn away from China
  • US Republicans build opposition to hours-of-work restrictions on truckers
  • North American rail freight slips from late September but up on 2010
  • IATA: Africa must fix air safety, being 12 times worse than global average
  • Coventry airport resumes cargo flights, first step to full operation
  • American prosecutors resume case against air cargo operator Viktor Bout

Exim Indiaweb site
  • "K" LINE to launch intra-Asia China-Philippines-Indonesia service
  • APM TERMINALS acquires Gothenburg container terminal
  • Container shipping rates expected to remain weak
  • ICS brings out special piracy brochure to mark World Maritime Day theme
  • Kanway Line's new Hong Kong-Vietnam service
  • OOCL announces Grand Alliance winter programme updates
  • Port Klang to build third box terminal
  • Safmarine's corporate restructuring will not impact its brand, liner services: Tomas Dyrbye
  • Tanker safety risks mount as rates plunge
  • Move to enhance Bangladeshs textile imports to India welcomed
  • Maharashtra gives industry status, sops for port development
  • Assocham asks govt to review taxation, land purchase issues of SEZs
  • Crisil trims GDP growth forecast to 7.6 pc
  • Indian entrepreneurs invited to set shop in Arkansas
  • New DIPP norms may put brakes on PE deals
  • RBI increases online export remittance amount

International Transport Journalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • US sees strong rise in light truck field
    The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has reported that the US light vehicles market rose to 1.05 million units in September. German car makers performed far bett...
  • Billions for Australian highway upgrade
    A key section of the Pacific highway between Frederickton and Eungai in NSW (Australia) is to be upgraded to a dual carriageway, providing 26 km of four lanes for USD 4.1 billion, ...
  • Icao endorses English language testing to promote aviation safety
    To further improve aviation safety worldwide, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Icao) has launched a new service to help its member states assess more accurately pilot...
  • Goldhofer project: from value analysis to more value added
    A series of Ingenics projects at Memmingen-based Goldhofer, a renowned provider of special solutions for heavy and special transport loads, confirm that the more cost-efficient the...
  • AAT cargo tonnage drops in September
    Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co (AAT) announced that its throughput in September was 57,309 t, a drop of 7% over the same period last year. Kenneth Yeung, AAT's corporate d...
  • Driessen and AF-KLM Cargo launch full composite pallet
    The Dutch company Driessen, a member of the Zodiac Aerospace Group, is the first in the industry to create a full composite pallet. The lightweight composite pallets will help airl...
  • Valorec and 3E Logistic support Macedonian waste disposal
    The Swiss state secretariat for economic affairs has, in the framework of its economic cooperation and development efforts, established a project with Macedonia's ministry of the e...
  • SBB Cargo looks to shunting future with hybrid locomotives
    SBB Cargo and railway manufacturer Stadler Rail have presented the new hybrid locomotives of the Eem 923 type in Winterthur (Switzerland). At the beginning of 2012, SBB Cargo will ...
  • Horizon Lines promotes Joe Rodriguez to VP eastern region
    Horizon Lines, a leading US domestic ocean shipping company, has appointed Joe Rodriguez as vice-president, sales and marketing, eastern region. Rodriguez will oversee all sales ac...
  • Booming North Europe-Baltic container trade in 2010
    The container trade between Rotterdam and the Baltic Sea littoral states boomed in 2010. Volumes rose from 912,000 to 1.15 million teu. Hamburg, the market leader (in teu), reporte...
  • K Line adds China-Philippines-Indonesia link
    Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has launched a new weekly Jaseco service, from northeastern to Southeast Asia. The port rotation starts in Qingdao and proceeds to Shanghai, Ningbo, ...
  • Saudi Landbridge freight line now a state project
    The Saudi Arabian council of ministers has decided to proceed with the Saudi Landbridge east-west freight line as a state-funded project, according to media reports. The line linki...

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Zentech to convert derrick barge for wind farm work
  • NSRP funds 15 new shipbuilding R&D projects
  • Rolls-Royce to supply azimuth thrusters for 18 Chinese tugs
  • Navy funds will not be incentive to close Avondale
  • E.R. Schiffahrt christens two 13,100 TEU containerships
  • Thome Ship Management appoints Ostenfeldt MD
  • Dakota Creek Industries wins AGOR design and construction contract

World Wide Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • New study provides roadmap for Tacoma Tideflats funding options
  • International Chamber of Shipping provides flag state information
  • Crowley Maritime combines customs brokerage services
  • Everett Port Board adopts new district boundaries
  • APL names Wong Siew Loong North Asia regional president

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Navigating the changing offshore environment
    Post-Macondo, the industry faces the prospect of increasing scrutiny and significant costs as new regulations emerge
  • Newbuildings mean sailing into a crisis
    Forget talk of consolidation. Recovery will only come from inward retrenchment, not external expansion
  • Bad weather can lead to good earnings
    Delays caused by the forces of nature boost shipowners' fortunes
  • Novatek close to revealing LNG tanker details
    New ship design will be needed for exporting liquefied natural gas out of the Arctic year round
  • Q-Flex and Q-Max fleet overhaul could create a spike in market prices
    Owners and charterers still mulling conversion of diesel engines to have LNG power capability
  • New cheap bunkers are one-third water
    Fuel could be up to 10% cheaper and on the market by next year
  • MSC will contribute to Rena clean-up
    New Zealand general manager meets with transport minister
  • First reported resale of 300,000 dwt bulk carrier
    Prices of $73m-$75m understood to have been paid for Universal Shipbuilding vessel
  • Rickmers threatens to ditch German flag
    Step would be in protest at axing of government subsidies
  • Maersk poised to expand Apapa capacity as Nigerian cargo booms
    New generation of ships spurs APM Terminals to push for enlargement of Lagos facility
  • All-time high on cards for VLGC rates
    Tight vessel availability in Middle East driving rates up by the week
  • South of England P&I goes into provisional liquidation
    Non-IG P&I insurer forced by regulator to cease trading
  • Handysize boxship charter durations fall
    Average of 6.5 months in 2011 as lines become wary of taking in excess capacity
  • APL revenue per box falls as volumes rise
    Rates for 40 ft boxes slide despite increased cargoes
  • Attica aims to raise $33m
    Proposed capital increase mooted as Greek ferry industry suffers
  • Dynamic positioning station-keeping incidents on the decline
    IMCA insists lower 2009 figure is not just due to under-reporting
  • Michael Ryan takes charge at US Shipping
    Man credited with American Commercial Lines turnaround appointed chief executive
  • Break it and take it
    In law at least it's the shipowner not operator who is responsible for maritime pollution
  • Rickmers calls for consolidation
    Offers merger talks with struggling tramp owners
  • Maersk takes two VLCC newbuildings on long-term bareboat charter
    Tanker company shows desire to expand fleet despite poor freight rates
  • Cash buyers' high prices puzzle demolition market
    Reports of breaking yards renegotiating rates at the last minute
  • Unisea charters out aframax for 10 years at $20,000 per day
    Rate indicates little improvement in rates over next decade for crude oil aframaxes
  • Kuehne+Nagel seafreight volumes rise 11.4% in third quarter as turnover falls
    Swiss logistics group on target to double volumes by 2015
  • Modal blocks
    Modal shift initiatives hit by lobbying and practical obstacles
  • Greening to be grilled on pilotage standards
    UK transport secretary asked to address concerns in wake of Sea Empress ruling
  • Venezuela to seek custodial sentences in Jürgen Schulte drugs haul
    Company maintains 11 seafarers held and nine others bailed are unconnected with find
  • Capesizes look sweet
    Rally will continue as panamax and supramax markets ebb

Fairplayweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • NY cluster reports rise
    AN independent study released today confirmed the maritime sector's growing importance to New York and New Jersey, although future revenues will hinge on raising the Bayonne Bridge
  • Bulker owners told to weigh period deals
    BULKER owners have been advised to consider sealing more period than spot business for next year because the current bull market might not be sustainable
  • Oz scheme for 'floating harbour' approved
    SOUTH Australia's government has approved an IronClad Mining scheme that includes plans for a 'floating harbour', the company said today
  • Jova shuts down Manzanillo
    MEXICAN box port Manzanillo has been closed since yesterday because of damage from Hurricane Jova
  • Breakers killed in Bangladesh
    AT LEAST three workers have reportedly been killed and several injured in a Bangladesh breaking yard accident
  • US proposal targets owner abandonment
    SHIPOWNERS who abandon crew members accused of violating US maritime laws could be required to pay their support costs under a proposal in Congress
  • Skaugen unveils losses
    IM SKAUGEN, the Oslo operator of small LPG carriers and tankers, today reported net losses of $1.95M for a 3Q11
  • Box rates bottom-feeding
    BOX RATES have sunk to a year-to-date low, according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index
  • Suezmax tanker rates edge off highs
    SPOT RATES for Suezmax tankers, whose owners had hailed strong gains in recent weeks, have edged off last week's highs
  • Variable box rates urged
    CMA CGM today proposed variable freight rates in long-term shipping contracts as a "reasonable" measure to address the global box shipping squeeze
  • Greek passenger ship crews strike
    GREEK crews for passenger ships today began a 48-hour strike over government austerity measures, Fairplay was told
  • Tanker boost seen in US refinery exits
    REFINERY closures in the US could boost tonne-mile demand for VLCCs and LR2 products tankers, according to a market report
  • Breaking speculation sours
    PRICE ping-pong is continuing in ship recycling markets, with some cash buyers' speculative purchases turning sour as ships were resold for less to end-buyers
  • Pirates foiled off India
    A BULKER crew has thwarted a pirate attack off India
  • K+N box bookings rise 11.4%
    LEADING ocean freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel is on track to expand its market share, with a rise in 11.4% in ocean cargo bookings this year

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • NY-NJ Port-Related Jobs Up 3.5 Percent
    The number of jobs generated by the Port of New York and New Jersey rose nearly 3.5 percent during the...
  • Lowe's Closes 20 Stores, Curbs Expansion Plans
    Home improvement retailer Lowe's is closing 20 underperforming stores in 15 states and cutting its plan to open up new...
  • Spot Market Truck Volume Up 47 Percent
    Spot market volume on TransCore's network of load boards rose 10 percent in September from August and 47 percent from...
  • Small Container Ships Face Challenges, Report Says
    Container ships with capacities of 1,000-2,000 20-foot equivalent container units face uncertain cargo demand and growing competition from larger vessels,...
  • Port of Antwerp Container Traffic Up 3.1 Percent
    The Port of Antwerp's container traffic increased 3.7 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from a year earlier,...
  • CP, Contrans Convert Flatbed Freight to Intermodal
    Canadian Pacific Railway is partnering with truck and logistics provider Contrans by using collapsible containers to convert some flatbed-type shipments...
  • CSX to Haul Maersk Cargo From Virginia to Midwest
    Maersk Line and CSX Transportation signed a contract for the railroad to haul the Danish ocean carrier's discretionary cargo...
  • Retail Sales Up 1.1 Percent in September
    Retail sales rose a higher-than-expected 1.1 percent in September, led by a 3.6 percent jump in motor vehicles and parts,...
  • Heartland Express Founder Russell Gerdin Dies
    Russell Gerdin, the son of a truck driver who founded one of the most profitable companies in trucking, died Oct....
  • All Nippon Airways Cargo Traffic Falls 2.5 Percent
    Japan's All Nippon Airways' international cargo volume fell for the first time in two years in August on a year-on-year...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Boosts Profit 1.1 Percent
    Kuehne + Nagel's earnings grew 1.1 percent in the first nine months of 2011 from a year earlier as the...
  • APL Names Wong President for North Asia
    APL appointed Wong Siew Loong regional president of its North Asia business, which covers China, Japan and Korea. ...
  • T.S. Lines Launches India-Middle East Service
    Taiwanese ocean carrier T.S. Lines launched a container service earlier this month that connects the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal...
  • OOCL's Zaninelli Warns of Container Crunch
    A shipping executive warned exporters to plan ahead for their equipment needs because empty containers will be increasingly difficult to...
  • Looking Beyond the Fine Print
    About a year ago, Daniel J. Vandermeulen and his global procurement team at Mattel huddled with the toymaker's in-house lawyers....
  • APL Volume, Revenue Slip in September
    APL's container volume fell slightly in September from August, while average revenue per container slipped despite attempts to impose a...
  • Cathay Cargo Sees No Sign of Peak
    Cargo carried by Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair contracted for the sixth straight month in September as demand for exports...
  • Bangkok Airport Stays Open, Prepares for Floods
    Operators at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport said they are ready to divert flights and close terminals if monsoon flood waters...
  • Floods Cripple Thailand's International Trade
    The worst monsoon floods to hit Thailand in decades have crippled the country's international trade as rushing waters prevent workers...
  • Trade Official Hails New Agreements
    New trade pacts approved by Congress will provide a major boost to help push the U.S. out of its economic...
  • Planning Better Driver Retention
    The building blocks of driver retention seem deceptively simple: pay, working conditions, communications and training. But drivers can be lost...
  • What Should Shippers Do?
    A few years ago, shippers might have considered driver retention a carrier problem. But with truckload capacity increasingly tight and...
  • Trucking's Money pit
    Want job security? Look for work as a driver recruiter at a truckload carrier. Annual driver turnover rates...
  • Judge Rules Arbitrator Needed
    Grain exporter EGT and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union continue to cry out for clarity over the union's contention...
  • Honda Loses Traction
    Although most Japanese producers have recovered at home and abroad from the impact of Japan's March 11 natural disasters, some...
  • Rolling Across Asia
    Policymakers believe creating a network of scheduled roll-on, roll-off services across Southeast Asia can reduce transportation costs and spur economic...
  • Restarting the Ro-Ro Engines
    The catastrophic events triggered by the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami in March that devastated large areas of Japan...
  • The Super Transport View
    The congressional 'super committee' that is supposed to slice trillions in federal spending has a new suggestion from the top...
  • Three FTAs Down; What's Next?
    U.S. GDP is expected to grow by $12 billion as a result of new free trade agreements with South Korea,...
  • Working on the Railroads
    President Obama stepped into a simmering dispute between rail unions and most major railroads Oct. 6, ordering up a special...
  • Outcry at the Border
    Canada and the United States have maintained a peaceful border for almost 200 years, but the peace is occasionally broken...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Rena: MSC told to 'step up'
  • CI rewards the 'Safmarine way'
  • Nigeria takes action to raise port productivity
  • K Line boosts China/SE Asia coverage
  • AUD1.2m fine for Aust oil spill

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Safe beats Street
    Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner says fleet expansion may be in the cards as third-quarter profit tops Wall Street estimates.
  • Paragon sheds bulker
    New York-listed owner offloads handymax in $14m transaction with mystery buyer.
  • Century unmasked as buyer
    Logistics syndicate puts pen to paper on deal to scoop products tanker from Exim Malaysia.
  • Dolphin dives in
    Atle Jacobsen-led seismic firm plots share sale to help fund $55m component of Sanco charter.
  • South of England hits rocks
    Provisional liquidators appointed after Bermuda regulator stops P&I mutual writing new or renewal business.
  • NSCSA under fire
    Insurer attempts to arrest Saudi owner's containerships amid allegations of damaged cargo.
  • Early Christmas for North Sea
    Anchor handler rates rocket into the stratosphere after passing the NOK 1m barrier last week.
  • Ensco pens drill pact
    UK offshore contractor poised to squeeze $350m out of newbuilding as drilling titans team up to take on US Gulf.
  • Tallink powers ahead
    Strong fourth quarter lifts Estonian ro-pax owner out of the red as passenger numbers hit new record.
  • FOE dials back shot clock
    Hyundai Heavy Industries blesses Fred Olsen Energy's request to postpone $615m drillship option.
  • Bridge over troubled water
    Lorentzen & Stemoco says owners should milk the present BDI high and secure period charters.
  • Seanergy tests Baltic index
    Dale Ploughman in the driver's seat as Nasdaq-listed bulker owner clinches capesize charter contract.
  • Maersk grows VLCC fleet
    Danish tanker owner has taken on long term bareboat two VLCCs delivering later this year.

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • Transplace buys IMC
  • 'K' Line joins CNC China-SE Asia service
    "K" Line said Friday it will join as a slot buyer in a service linking China with the Philippines and Indonesia. The Japanese line will join the China 1 service operated by CNC Line, the intra-Asia subsidiary of CMA CGM. The service has a rotation...
  • MSC joins northbound Oceania/USEC service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. has joined the northbound leg of a service linking the Oceania region with the U.S. East Coast, according toAmerican Shipperaffiliate ComPair Data. The service is the Hamburg Süd and Maersk Line operated Oceania string, ...
  • Salvage work continues on Rena
    Salvage work continues onRenaSalvage work continues onRena A salvage crew continues to remove bunker fuel from the containershipRena , which went aground on Astrolabe Reef near Tauranga, New Zealand earlier this month. Government agency Maritime New...
  • APL appoints North Asia regional head
    APL has named Wong Siew Loong as regional president of its North Asia business. Wong has worked for 15 years at APL and will be responsible for the company's commercial activities in China, Japan and Korea. He will be based in Shanghai.He has hel...
  • Rodriguez named Horizon eastern VP
    Joe Rodriguez has been named vice president of sales and marketing for Horizon Line LLC's eastern region. Rodriguez will oversee all sales activity, pricing and marketing in the eastern half of the United States and Puerto Rico, reporting to Brian ...
  • Ostenfeldt named Thome's managing director
    Thome Ship Management has appointed Carsten Brix Ostenfeldt to managing director. He replaces Bjorn Hojgaard who has resigned from the group to pursue other interests, the Singapore-based third-party ship management company said. Ostenfeldt spent t...
  • Transplace buys intermodal logistics firm
    Non-asset based logistics provider Transplace on Thursday announced it has acquired Chicago-based intermodal marketing company Celtic International to increase its capabilities in the growing intermodal market.Privately held Transplace said the co...
  • Corcoran joins ContainerPort Group
    Cleveland-based ContainerPort Group said last week that Daniel Corcoran has joined the company as regional vice president for the West, where he will be responsible for the Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City operations. Corcoran was ...
  • Hines named VP at Zonar
    Zonar, a Seattle-based firm specializing in compliance and fleet efficiency information technology applications for the trucking industry, has appointed Chris Hines to executive vice president. Prior to this appointment, he was president and chief ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 17, 2011
  • SEAat welcomes new member
    Oceanox is focused on developing post-combustion exhaust gas cleaning for ships.
  • Spill in Tacoma waterway contained
    Environmental damage minimised because the vessel placed booms around the vessel during the fuel transfer.
  • Fuel oil prices firm in Fujairah
    The Engen refinery in Durban is shut for maintenance until the end of November 2011.
  • Bunker markets continue to firm
    In Gibraltar, MGO prices climb $30.
  • 'On-spec' cargo expected to head to Singapore
    Players say destination suggests Middle East product tightness is easing.
  • Charterer under pressure to contribute to clean-up costs
    Transport Minister encourages MSC 'to think very carefully about their financial contribution'.
  • Japan reports fall in bunker sales
    Dip follows three months of growth.
  • No bunker operations in Piraeus
    "No bunkers can be delivered or supplied," player tells Bunkerworld.
  • NOL says MGO switch is 'complete'
    All its vessels using distillate product while at berth in Singapore
  • Asian bunker prices rising as week starts
    Supplies in Singapore still 'a bit tight,' says traders.
  • Fishing for shipping capital
    A personal response to the Capital Link Forum.
  • Puerto Rico's new port fee faces legal complaints
    Companies including Harbor Bunkering, Crowley Marine and Horizon Lines filing lawsuit against Puerto Rico Port Authority.
  • Saudi tanker firm posts 76% plunge in profits
    Amid a backdrop of weak freight rates and rising costs of bunker fuels.
  • 380 cSt avails easing in Hong Kong
    Replenishment cargoes from Sinopec and Chevron arrived at the port over the weekend.
  • More oil could leak from stranded vessel
    Pumping operations underway but 'long way' to go before the completion of the operation, says New Zealand's Transport Minister.

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