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March 23, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian shipowners want tougher anti-piracy steps
    ASIAN shipowners, outraged by the escalating and brutal attacks by Somali pirates on their ships and crew, are demanding that the United Nations and concerned governments act decisively to bring the situation under control.
  • Move to list Hapag-Lloyd put on hold
    The owners of Hapag-Lloyd have postponed a decision on floating the container shipping group, its majority owner said on Monday.
  • Upturn in freight rates likely during Q2: Maersk Line CEO
    Container shipping will shake off an array of risks from Japan to the Middle East and rates will begin a seasonal recovery in the second quarter, the head of the world's biggest container shipper said on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Building for the future
    LAST year as Maritime Week approached, doubts were growing about how strong the recovery would be, but nevertheless the general mood was optimistic.

The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Asian shipowners want tougher anti-piracy steps
    ASIAN shipowners, outraged by the escalating and brutal attacks by Somali pirates on their ships and crew, are demanding that the United Nations and concerned governments act decisively to bring the situation under control.
  • Move to list Hapag-Lloyd put on hold
    The owners of Hapag-Lloyd have postponed a decision on floating the container shipping group, its majority owner said on Monday.
  • Upturn in freight rates likely during Q2: Maersk Line CEO
    Container shipping will shake off an array of risks from Japan to the Middle East and rates will begin a seasonal recovery in the second quarter, the head of the world's biggest container shipper said on Monday.
Strait Talk
  • Building for the future
    LAST year as Maritime Week approached, doubts were growing about how strong the recovery would be, but nevertheless the general mood was optimistic.

Sched Netweb site
  • CMA CGM sells 13,830-TEUers to lender in 'refinancing' deal
  • CSAV shelves FE-USEC services as market conditions wobble
  • Asian shipowners demand real government action to stop pirates
  • UASC to link Asia to Brazil through transhipment at Algeciras
  • UASC drops out of Maersk's Europe-subcontinent service
  • Grand Alliance offers Vietnam coverage on Asia-Europe service
  • CN, CP slam federal panel's Rail Freight Service Review
  • Oregon's Portland Jan-Feb box volume increases 21.2pc
  • Caribbean Shipowners Association cuts bunker surcharge.
  • FedEx profit drops 3pc, hit by bad weather, low volumes, high costs
  • Qantas pleads guilty in New Zealand, drawing wrath from Air NZ
  • Wallenborn to distribute Air Canada Cargo in Europe

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Majority of vessels disregard best practice anti-pirate guidelines
  • SAL deploys mammoth MV Lone
  • Japan calamity plays spoilsport in mango exporters' party
  • US extends anti-dumping duty on shrimps by 5 years
  • Iron ore exports partially commence at New Mangalore Port after SC nod
  • JN Port PAPs to benefit from 12.5 per cent land allotment scheme
  • MPSEZ to develop coal import terminal at Vizag
  • NMPT berths 14th cruise vessel this fiscal
  • CWC, Concor to join hands for developing cold chains
  • Strong PE, M&A activity expected in transport infrastructure & logistics in 2011
  • High credit costs affecting cos expansion, capital expense plans: Fieo

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Boeing B747-8 Intercontinental conducts successful first flight
    The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing's new B747-8 Intercontinental successfully began its flight test programme on 20 March, when it took off from Paine Field in Everett W...
  • Balnak Group welcomes new board member
    The Balnak Group, one of Turkey's leading service providers, has appointed Wolfgang W. D'lger as a new board member. Balnak stated that D'lger's position will be that of ...
  • Impatex takes first e-freight step with US users
    Impatex - a growing UK-based supplier of international customs and forwarding software - has taken its first step into e-freight with the introduction of the electronic master airw...
  • Transuniverse becomes the new 24plus partner in Belgium
    The company Transuniverse Forwarding NV will become the new Belgium partner of the general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network on 1 April. Transuniverse, an international forwa...
  • SQAS at Contargo Ludwigshafen
    Contargo Ludwigshafen (Germany) has become the first enterprise in the Contargo network to have undergone a safety and quality assessment system (SQAS) audit. The location was asse...
  • Denmark: DSB reported lower profit in 2010
    The Danish rail service provider DSB reported that its 2010 group profit before tax amounted to DKK 173 million (about EUR 23.2 million), some DKK 287 million (about EUR 38.4 milli...
  • Hanjin Shipping opens dedicated terminal in Cai Mep
    The South Korean transport service provider Hanjin Shipping has opened a new terminal in Cai Mep (Vietnam). This terminal covers around 346,000 sqm of land at in the Cai Mep river ...
  • Sail-Log - the answer to steadily increasing fuel prices
    The German company Sail-Log has developed a new hybrid ship that is almost emission-free. The vessel has three forms of propulsion - a traditional engine, sails (with a patent...
  • Beluga College on the brink of closing
    Students and parents are concerned about the future of the Beluga College, a private academy which was established and primarily sponsored by Beluga Shipping GmbH. The...
  • Air Canada Cargo awards distribution contract to Wallenborn
    Air Canada Cargo has awarded a two-year contract to the Luxembourg-based logistics provider Wallenborn Group. Under the terms of the deal Wallenborn will provide international road...
  • K+N introducing daily Poland-France truck runs
    The Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based logistics and transport service provider Kuehne + Nagel has launched a daily direct line between its central hubs in Poznan (Poland) and Strasb...
  • Wincanton inks logistics contract with British ministry of justice
    The logistics service provider Wincanton, in partnership with Serco, an international service and business outsourcing provider, have been awarded a seven-year contract with the UK...
  • 12th Logistics Forum Duisburg: awards for Grieshaber and Fresenius
    The German Logistics Association (BVL) presented its Logistics Service Award 2011 at the recent 12th Logistics Forums in Duisburg (Germany). This year's prize winners were...
  • FedEx reports higher turnover but lower profit in Q3
    The US integrator and CEP corporation FedEx boosted its turnover to USD 9.66 billion in the third quarter of financial 2010/2011, an 11% increase compared to the USD 8.7 billion in...
  • Geodis working for Yoox Group in Italy
    Geodis Logistics - through the recently acquired company BSL - has signed a six-year agreement with Yoox Group for the supply of integrated logistics services to the new highly-aut...
  • Boeing selects Marc Allen to lead business in China
    The US aerospace giant Boeing recently named Marc Allen president of Boeing China. He will be based in Beijing and report to Shep Hill, president Boeing International and senior vi...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • U.S. nominates Jeff Lantz to be next IMO Secretary General
  • NATO warns hijacked vessel still being used as mother ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Harley Marine Services orders three new double hull barges
  • Repairs at Bonneville lock proceeding on schedule
  • Grand Alliance carriers adding Cai Mep call to Asia-Europe run
  • Truck tonnage index drops during month of February
  • Jamaican Maritime Authority says stay clear of Fukushima

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Owners keep Libya loading deals firmly under wraps
    Other aframax routes profit from unrest
  • Gazprom considers LNG export bids
    Russia's Gazprom has received offers from foreign shipowners to be part of a major project to export liquefied natural gas from Russia, according to Norwegian investment bank Lorentzen & Stemoco
  • Analysts tip LNG carrier spot rates to hit the $100,000 level
    Spot rates for liquefied natural gas carriers should reach $100,000 per day before the onset of the northern hemisphere summer months, according to Arctic Securities
  • Falling freight rates point to panamax scrapping rise
    The panamax bulk carrier sector could see a pick-up in scrapping activity if average time charter rates continue to fluctuate in the $16,000-$18,000 per day range, according to French broker Barry Rogliano Salles
  • Japan disaster to bring bonus for Atlantic gasoline trades
    Profits from shipping gasoline to the US from Europe in the second quarter will rise 24% as disruptions to Japanese imports divert cargoes across the Atlantic, increasing demand for vessels
  • Pacific panamaxes going cheap for Atlantic grain runs
    Readily available vessels in Asia are cheaper to hire for round trips
  • Tankers prepared to run the gauntlet with Libya loadings
    Deals are still being struck despite UN-backed no-fly zone
  • No formal decision over Hapag-Lloyd IPO
    Tui and Albert Ballin consortium fail to agree whether to take shipping line public
  • Russian intermodal shortsea service set for launch
    Service to link Moscow with Pacific island of Sakhalin and the Kamchatka peninsula
  • Beluga hit by more insolvencies
    More companies belonging to group file for insolvency
  • Chamber of Shipping declares Libya war risk zone
    Crew on members' ships have right to refuse to sail if destined for Libyan territorial waters
  • Dockers strike hits Finnsteve
    Dockers from the AKT union protest over job losses
  • Californian hubs mount fightback as 2014 beckons
    In the first of a two-part series, senior executives at LA and Long Beach explain their tactics ahead of a revamped Panama Canal, tough shoreside power regulations and negotiation of a new labour contract
  • Misurata port intact as fighting escalates
    No damage reported to Libyan port although it is not operational
  • Globus pays $30m for supramax
    Vessel to continue on time charter to Cosco at gross rate of $16,000 per day
  • US needs to invest
    US ports routinely receive far less money for maintenance dredging than either they need, or has actually been raised on their behalf
  • Tokyo box ports face radiation risk
    Container shipping will continue to feel effects of Japan crisis in coming months
  • The trouble with safety and security
    If we are not careful, the use of port state control data will render maritime safety meaningless
  • UK port chiefs slam carbon reduction scheme
    Carbon Reduction Commitment will choke off investment and undermine growth in ports sector
  • Goodbye to private ports
    Forth Ports' new owner Arcus is more likely to concentrate on investing in renewable energy and logistics than engaging in a Dover distraction
  • Precious eyes bargain deals after offloading ABG ships
    Sells three newbuildings on order at yard above market prices to Global Bulk Carriers
  • BP orders two offshore platforms worth $600m at Hyundai Heavy
    Delivery scheduled for end of 2014 for deployment off Shetland Islands
  • Forth Ports recommends Arcus buyout
    Last remaining listed UK ports business green lights cash offer from owner of dry bulk port operator Euroports
  • Posco urged to ramp up shipbuilding plates output
    Yards seek additional plates as safeguard against Japanese steel shortfall
  • Insurers to avoid nuclear costs
    Many insurance policies have nuclear exclusions within their policies
  • Forth Ports group profit strengthens
    Ports group says first two months of 2011 'encouraging' amid challenging UK trading conditions
  • CMA 2011: Navies at work on plans to seize pirate motherships
    Shipping leaders canvassed over plans to immobilise captured vessels
  • CMA 2011: LoBiondo to champion port funding
    Congressman to attach high priority to shipping issues

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Savannah boxes up 16%
    SAVANNAH'S box throughput rose rose 16.3% in February from figures in that month of 2010 to 235,665teu, driven partly by retailers restocking
  • Precious resells newbuildings to GBC
    PRECIOUS Shipping, Thailand's second-biggest drybulk carrier, has sold two Handysizes and one Supramax to Singapore-registered Global Bulk Carriers
  • K+N adds reefer group
    LEADING ocean freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel today strengthened its reefer logistics operations in the South Pacific by acquiring a leading local reefer operator
  • Oliva oil mires penguins
    LEAKING bunker oil from the 72,208dwt bulk carrier Oliva, which has broken apart on an island in the remote Tristan da Cunha group, is threatening rare penguins and other birds
  • Japan's coal needs to boost Panamaxes
    JAPAN could suck in an extra 15 Panamax vessels a month to meet its needs for coal restocking and power
  • Oz seen as game changer for LNG
    AUSTRALIA is likely to assume a game-changing role for global LNG supply, the Gastech conference was told today
  • 113 migrants saved
    A MALTESE-flagged ship has saved 113 migrants from a sinking wooden vessel off Greece, but searchers are looking for three more missing passengers
  • Mundra plans coal facility
    INDIA'S Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone is to build a 3Bn rupee ($68M) coal import terminal at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh state
  • 24% rise seen for fuel shipping profits
    PROFITS from shipping fuel to the US from Europe will rise about 24% in the second quarter because of Japan's quake crisis, Arctic Securities predicted today
  • Tug crew calls from Tripoli
    CREW members from an Italian tug were allowed today by Libyan officials to call relatives from Tripoli, the vessel's owner Augusta Offshore told Bloomberg
  • Crew wounded by pirates
    TWO CREW members are under care today for wounds from a pirate attack on the products tanker Al Nouf
  • Russia thawing at last
    RUSSIA'S most important ports are finally reporting from the first thawing of record ice
  • Aid for Japan planned
    THE JSA said today it has devised plans for members to provide free transport of relief supplies to Japan
  • Shell diverting more LNG to Japan
    SHELL is working to divert a second LNG spot cargo to help alleviate Japan's quake crisis, the Gastech conference was told in Amsterdam today
  • Yangzijiang yard details its spending spree
    CHINESE shipbuilder Yangzijiang has spent S$523.1M ($413.9M), or 87% of total IPO proceeds of S$600.3M

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • NYK Offers Free Tsunami Aid Transport
    The NYK Group said Tuesday it will offer free international transportation of relief supplies to the Tohoku and Kanto regions...
  • National Export Initiative to Partner with Ports
    The Commerce Department and the American Association of Port Authorities will combine forces to encourage small and medium-sized businesses to...
  • Maersk Hikes Piracy Surcharges
    Maersk Line announced a steep increase in emergency risk surcharges imposed earlier on containers moving via ports in the Indian...
  • Canadian Pacific Warns of Lower Earnings
    Citing severe winter weather and a lag in fuel surcharges catching up with a surge in diesel prices, Canadian Pacific...
  • ATA Truck Tonnage Index Drops 2.9 Percent
    The American Trucking Associations seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.9 percent in February after rising 3.5 percent in...
  • CSAV Swung to Profit in 2010
    CSAV swung to a full-year profit of $170.8 million in 2010 from a loss of $656.4 million in 2009. ...
  • N. Carolina, Norfolk Southern Reach Major Grant Deal
    North Carolina and Norfolk Southern Railway struck an accord on how to spend $461 million in federal grant funds that...
  • LTL Trucker Holland to Hire 1,000 Drivers
    Regional less-than-truckload carrier Holland will hire nearly 1,000 drivers this year as freight demand accelerates, the YRC Worldwide subsidiary said...
  • Japan Container Ports Face Some Radiation Risk
    Up to 40 percent of Japan's container traffic would be affected if the risk of nuclear radiation from the badly...
  • Grand Alliance to Start Direct Vietnam Call
    The three member carriers of the Grand Alliance are adding a direct Vietnam call at the Cai Mep deepwater port...
  • Forth Ports Accepts $1.24 Billion Takeover Offer
    Forth Ports accepted a takeover offer from its largest shareholder that values the UK's last listed ports operator at $1.24...
  • K+N Acquires New Zealand Reefer Operator
    Kuehne + Nagel is acquiring 75 percent of New Zealand-based Cooltainer, an operator of refrigerated container services in the South...
  • Norfolk Southern Hit With Graniteville Accident Cost
    Norfolk Southern Railway will record expenses of at least $58 million linked to its deadly 2005 Graniteville, S.C., train derailment,...
  • Oil Tankers Arrive at Port of Sendai
    Oil tankers began arriving at the most important port in the northeastern Japanese region of Tohoku, which bore the brunt...
  • Sony Idles Japan Plants, May Shift Production
    Electronics giant Sony said it may shift some production outside Japan as plant shutdowns spread amid parts shortages and power...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • CMA CGM raises more cash
  • PierPass looks at roll out of appointments
  • Hamburg Sud goes up to 9,600TEU
  • Maersk remain committed to Japan
  • World Bank: impact on quake-hit Japan's growth 'temporary'

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Pay boost for Libya crews
    Seafarers on UK linked vessels to get double basic pay for voyages to conflict striken country.
  • Front Eagle flying to DHT?
    John Fredriksen's Frontline tipped to be the seller of a VLCC to US-quoted rival.
  • Egyptian uprising hits ALG
    London-listed cruiseship owner issues profit warning after political unrest leads to escalating costs.
  • Citadel saves Greek tanker
    Elmira Shipping vessel is boarded by pirates but crew and guard wait out the trouble in safe room.
  • Nuclear alert
    Weather routing chief urges shipowners to be prepared to divert ships from at risk areas of Japan.
  • Maitland: Safety first
    Shipping commentator says crew should be considered the number one priority in piracy debate.
  • "No evidence" against Jonesse
    Tongan court hears there is no proof Kiwi shipping boss knew Princess Ashika ferry was unseaworthy.
  • Yards need time
    ClassNK president Noboru Ueda tells TradeWinds WebTV it will take at least six months to complete repairs at two Japanese shipyards devastated by tsunami.
  • Carnival lowers forecast
    US cruiseship giant posts Q1 profit fall and is more pessimistic about full year as fuel price rises.
  • Box pioneer hailed
    Obituaries emerge telling the story of how Sir Brian Shaw became prime mover in containerisation, co-founding Overseas Containers.
  • Globus gobbles supramax
    Nasdaq-listed owner lays down $30m to take in bulker complete with Cosco charter.
  • Libya still holds AHTS
    Armed guards force 'freed' Augusta Offshore anchor handler to return to Tripoli.
  • Evergreen swings to black
    Taiwanese container line erased 2009 losses last year thanks to investment income, but operating result dipped.
  • Cape fight back fails
    Charterers resist drive to push up earnings in a market hit by KLC returns and tsunami slowdown, analysts say.
  • Samsung eyes big boxships
    Korean shipyard in talks with Asian owner over "large" vessels, with OOIL in the frame.
  • Frank buys KLC duo?
    Sergey Frank-led Sovcomflot tipped as the buyer of two Korea Line tankers in $67m swoop.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • LoBiondo: Spend down harbor maintenance trust fund
    Rep Frank A. LoBiondo, R-N.J., called for spending down the $5 billion balance in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. LoBiondo Speaking Monday at the annual conference of the Connecticut Maritime Association in Stamford, Conn., LoBiondo said dredgin...
  • Complaint against NY Waterfront Commission dismissed
    A U.S. District Court judge has dismissed a complaint by the New York Shipping Association (NYSA) which challenged plans by the Waterfront Commission of New York and New Jersey to set up a program that would allow companies to operate with a watch...
  • Jaguar opens in China
    Jaguar Freight Services, a Valley Stream, N.Y.-based freight forwarder, has opened a sales office at Shenzhen in Southern China.The office marks Jaguar's official entry in mainland China. The company has nearly 50 worldwide office and agent locatio...
  • Vanguard Logistics goes mobile
    Non-vessel-operating common carrier Vanguard Logistics Services said it's planning the launch of a mobile version of its systems platform for its freight forwarder customers.The service will consist of a "bundle" of applications that will run on th...
  • K+N takes 75% share in NZ's Cooltainer
    Swiss freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel will acquire a 75 percent share in New Zealand's Cooltainer, a refrigerated transportation services provider.Cooltainer, based in Christchurch, has 45 employees who operate a network of offices throughout New ...
  • U.S. IPR seizures increased 34% in 2010
    Counterfeit and pirated shipments seized in fiscal year 2010 climbed 34 percent to 19,959, according to statistics released last week by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Seizures of products that could ha...
  • Weber names Accomando VP transportation
    Weber Logistics, a Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based third party logistics provider, has appointed Mike Accomando to vice president of transportation services. Accomando will be responsible for running Weber's Transportation Division, which covers a v...
  • Paragon switches containerships for bulkers
    Paragon Shipping has entered an agreement with a Chinese shipyard to substitute two 4,800 TEU container vessels with scheduled delivery in the fourth quarter of 2013 for two 82,000 deadweight-ton dry bulk vessels that were scheduled for delivery in...
  • Drewry: Carrier profitability to be tested
    Carriers will be tested on their abilities to focus on profitability in the coming years, according to a report released last week by London-based Drewry Maritime Research. The report,Unmasking Freight Rates , provides five-year forecasts for each ...
  • Can liner shipping hold the line?

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Weak demand hamper CMP growth
    The general slowdown in the economy, in the Öresund region and globally, had a negative impact on Copenhagen Malmö Port's turnover and operating profit in 2010. The turnover was down

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 22, 2011
  • Fujairah market softens
    Suppliers compete to attract more buyers in Durban.
  • Rotterdam market stable
    Bad weather suspends bunker operations in Gibraltar.
  • Soaring bunker prices to put Matson in the red
    Warns of Q1 loss as surcharges are being 'outpaced by steep acceleration in fuel prices'.
  • KPI Bridge Oil appoints bunker trader for Singapore office
    KPI Bridge Oil Singapore 'continuing to expand its business.'
  • Cruise operator aims to cut bunker consumption
    Carnival says fuel costs likely to be $355 million above expectations.
  • ECAs could 'change the world' of cruising
    Cruise ship operators say ECAs could lead to itinerary changes and make Europe 'the next Caribbean'.
  • New bunker service for off-shore West Africa
    12,500 deadweight tonne bunker tanker will start operations next month.
  • South Atlantic bunker spill threatens 'environmental disaster'
    Circumstances of island grounding 'beggars belief,' says conservationist.
  • Asian bunker prices generally weak
    Demand in key Asian bunkering hubs 'mixed,' says local traders.
  • CSDC's bunker costs up 44% in 2010
    Plans to 'strengthen' energy-saving and further control fuel costs in 2011.
  • US Defense agency seeks more bunkers for Saipan base
    Increases MGO requirement to 95,910 mt from 4,455 mt for its vessels based at Saipan, Marianas Island.
  • Singapore prices affect Chinese cargo demand
    Players choose to skip buying March-loading cargoes from the republic.
  • PetroChina eyes oil storage facility in Fujairah
    Plans to build one million m' oil storage facility at Fujairah port.
  • Experienced trader joins Singapore bunker trading firm
    Din Hamzah joins I & C International as a bunker trader.

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