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November 24, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following
    MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community.
  • Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows
    An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed.
  • UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal
    Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year.
  • Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East
  • MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships
  • Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion
  • Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer
  • Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24
  • Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc
  • Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent'
  • Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes
  • Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction
  • Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning
  • US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst
  • South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership
  • FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia
  • Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months
  • Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking
  • Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights
  • Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

Exim Indiaweb site
  • DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated
  • Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential
  • LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project
  • Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan
  • Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar
  • New CVO at KPT
  • Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock
  • Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports
  • Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4
  • MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • South African new vehicles sales jump in October
    The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ...
  • ECS Group on course for a record year
    A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c...
  • Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application
    Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo...
  • New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division
    Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group...
  • Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement
    Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the...
  • Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result
    Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil...
  • More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland
    MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ...
  • First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog
    The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for...
  • Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2)
    Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L...
  • Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service
    The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc...
  • Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept
    A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon...
  • DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe
    DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-...
  • Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant
    The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201...
  • Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service
    Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012
  • IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia
  • Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency
  • First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent
  • Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge
  • Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line
  • Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan
  • ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Greece's golden goose needs careful handling
    First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated
  • Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk
    Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy
  • Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season
    Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations
  • Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback
    Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further
  • UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover
    UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat
  • US debt fears are back on the agenda
    Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion
  • Will China lift the world out of the red?
    As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater
  • Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed
    Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months
  • Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services
    Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way
  • NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT
    Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle
  • Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC
    Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard
  • Don't be driven to distraction
    Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets
  • Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom
    At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation
  • Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition
    Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates
  • Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks
    Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port
  • Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus
    Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990
  • SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market
    Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring
  • Transpacific box rates stay flat
    Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services
  • B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing
    Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies
  • Goodbye to magic pipe dreams
    A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors
  • Woe in the tanker sector
    Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good
  • CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes
    Decision parallels moves by other carriers
  • Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012
    Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says
  • Developing countries boost participation in shipping
    Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind
  • S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating
    Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade
  • Fesco launches US-Russia service
    New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries
  • Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal
    Storage tank fire caused by lightning
  • Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards
    Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Sea Star fine calculus revealed
    US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal
  • American Club raises premiums by 5%
    THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership
  • MOL box ship, bulker collide
    REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night
  • GenMar seeks fee blessing
    IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained
  • B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit
    B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs
  • Iran oil buy boosts Syria
    AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria
  • Ex-Beluga ship sold
    A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled
  • Will Diana buy back?
    NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares
  • India shares drop on rupee fall
    INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar
  • Tanker contagion spreads
    TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo
  • Secondhand market twitching detected
    DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today
  • BVI court steps into Russian fight
    FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group
  • Murchison buys time
    AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays
    Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more...
  • JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video)
    Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,...
  • Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months
    Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a...
  • India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High
    India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export...
  • Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge
    Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated...
  • Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent
    Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some...
  • China Cosco Names Jiang President
    China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth
    According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ...
  • Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December
  • Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections
    Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ...
  • Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes
    A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ...
  • WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU
    Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ...
  • LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme
    The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ...
  • ATA index suggests US growth
    The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ...
  • Egyptian turmoil
    Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • 'No feast for Frontline'
    Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday.
  • Court names HSH examiner
    Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors.
  • NewLead earns fourth win
    Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters.
  • SFI feels tanker pain
    John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations.
  • Commander refloated
    Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows.
  • SSY adds FFA front-haul trade
    Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade.
  • Diana beats bets
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates.
  • Euroseas stretches charter
    Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut.
  • New twist on the box
    Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop?
  • Maybulk profit slashed
    Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out.
  • Tankerska toiling
    Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops.
  • Bulk a better bet
    Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly.
  • Crew strikes wage deal
    Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled
  • U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October
  • Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit
  • American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities
  • Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade
  • FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
  • Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records'
    Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised.
  • Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency
    From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement.
  • Markets firming in European hubs
    Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft.
  • Fujairah up, Durban down
    Avails still limited in South Africa's main port.
  • LNG carrier sees losses widen
    Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning.
  • Stena Line examines ECA strategies
    Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions.
  • 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions
    Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official.
  • Wartsila 'strengthens its market position'
    Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy.
  • Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit
    IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results.
  • Asian bunker prices rising mid-week
    Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday.
  • Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG
    Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October.
  • South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap
    Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs.
  • UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark
    Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash.
  • Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder
    Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards.
  • Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year
    Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer.
  • WFS posts Q3 dividend
    Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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