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September 27, 2011
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Maritime firms to struggle with credit squeeze
    With fears of a recession rising, the maritime industry will find it increasingly difficult to obtain financing for expansion over the next year, with the exception of the offshore-energy sector, industry experts said.
  • Manila port steps up nuclear security
    THE United States has poured in US$26 million to improve security measures at the Port of Manila to protect against illicit shipments of nuclear and other radioactive materials.
  • Vietnam shipping firm paid US$2.6m in ransom
    A Vietnamese shipping firm paid more than US$2 million in ransom to free its crewmen held for months by Somali pirates, a company executive said yesterday after the sailors arrived home.
  • Hanjin Shipping tumbles on share sale
  • CNOOC sees little need for Q4 spot LNG imports

Sched Netweb site
  • China Shipping to invest US$3.1 billion in Guangdong over five years
  • Hutchison's Felixstowe ahead of Southampton as biggest British box port
  • 51 US trade groups press Senate to stop unilateral action on China currency
  • US FMC chairman seeks inquiry into American cargo diversion into Canada
  • Fujian province posts 7pc growth in freight volume in first eight months
  • Port of Savannah now second only to Los Angeles for American exports
  • Sino-Mongolian border city of Manzhouli export value up 62pc in 7 months
  • K+N opens in Fuzhou, Wuxi, Zhengzhou, Taicang, Yangzhou and Yinchuan
  • Panalpina builds Singapore intra-Asia hub, adding three news LCL services
  • Costly clean truck schemes spread from California to US east coast ports
  • Gulftainer to invest US$275 million in Russia's Baltic Ust-Luga terminal
  • All-Nippon, Cathay, SIA to cut fuel surcharges from Hong Kong in October
  • First cargo plane arrives at St Louis China hub, returns to Shanghai loaded
  • Desire to build US air cargo hubs exceeds demand, says aviation consultant
  • Irish cargo hub deal may yet revive once famous, now faded, Shannon Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AADA hikes China-Australia rate by $ 250/TEU, $ 500/FEU
  • HAMBURG SUD's Santa Catarina christened in Santa Catarina
  • MISC revamps Halal Express; East Asia leg to be covered by MES service
  • NYK takes delivery of ore carrier; to be long-term chartered to Tata NYK
  • US Congressional committee approves training armed crews to fight pirates
  • Worlds Window Group forays into freight forwarding through Seagull Maritime Agencies
  • Only legal ore to be exported through MPT: Chairman
  • 'We believe we have raised the bar at BCHAA'
  • BCHAA President spells out achievements & issues at 26th AGM
  • Coal import deal to be finalised in a few months: CIL
  • Khullar expects FTAs with NZ, Canada to be finalised by 2011-12-end
  • Fin. Secy to attend Fieo session on Sept. 29

International Transport Journalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • OAA expands aviation training in Europe and Hong Kong
    Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has inaugurated a multi-crew pilot licence training centre for Hong Kong-based airline Dragonair, a member of the Cathay Pacific Group. OAA and Dragon...
  • ADB helping rebuild Afghanistani roads and railways
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 754 million in assistance to rebuild Afghanistan's shattered road and rail network, bringing to more than USD 1.7 billion the amou...
  • Senegal secures funding for new international airport
    Senegal has obtained EUR 406 million in long-term financing from a group of banks, including the African Development Bank, the French Development Agency, the West African Developme...
  • AirBaltic files for legal protection
    Latvia's national airline airBaltic has filed for legal protection to continue operations in its network in Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the rest of the CIS. The airBaltic b...
  • Gulftainer Group to invest in Ust-Luga
    The Gulftainer Group has concluded an agreement on cooperation and investment for the development of the multifunctional terminal ZUG2 with Russia's port of Ust-Luga at the Russia ...
  • Marport container port expands capacity
    Marport, the biggest Turkish container port, is expanding the quay length of its west terminal from 300 to 360 m. This will allow it to achieve global quality standards and make fu...
  • Volvo Trucks increases lorry deliveries by nearly 60%
    The Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo increased its global lorry deliveries in August by 59% compared to on the same month last year. In Europe, 1,787 lorries were deli...
  • New Swiss brochure for future inland waterway sailors
    What is required for the profession of sailor on inland waterways? What is the training like? These are some of the questions that a new brochure published by the Swiss shipping an...
  • Slightly more ships laid up in port of Hamburg
    Only a random outcome or the first signs for a new shipping crisis? The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) "is more inclined to see as a random increase" the number of ships la...
  • DHL now offers hi-tech perishables monitoring device
    DHL is supplementing its services for the life sciences and healthcare industries, as well as other sectors, by introducing DHL SmartSensor GSM, which enables comprehensive verific...
  • Gefco's Hanover and Munich sites now SQAS-certified
    Gefco Deutschland, which belongs to the French logistics group Gefco, has announced that its branches in Hanover and Munich successfully completed the assessment procedure under SQ...
  • Kuehne + Nagel wins French Connection fashion logistics contract
    Global logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has been awarded a 5-year contract by fashion retailer French Connection for the warehousing and distribution of clothing and fashion acces...
  • MC Truck Rental expands fleet with Isuzu units
    MC Truck Rental, a UK-based dealer of commercial vehicles, has expanded its fleet by ten new Isuzu Trucks, earmarked for its primarily daily rental market. The Isuzu trucks are a m...
  • BNSF earns performance excellence award from Honda
    BNSF Railway, one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, was recently presented with the rail origin of the year performance excellence award at the American ...

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • ABS gives Type Approval to Hyde Guardian BWTS
  • Huntington Ingalls appoints corporate VP for litigation, investigations and compliance
  • Kvichak Marine to build RBM-C for Seattle police
  • Pirates taking advantage of sunrise and sunset
  • IHC Merwede launches wind turbine installation jack-up
  • GL issues ISM/ISPS certificate for 5,000th ship

World Wide Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Port of Seattle earns award for environmental initiatives
  • Coast Guard honors pair for heroic life saving efforts
  • Mitsui vessels earn praise for rescue of shipwreck survivors
  • SEACOR Holdings to build two Jensen Maritime designed tugs
  • Spirit Airlines begins Portland to Las Vegas flights

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • EU to pledge more funding for shipping
    Brussels is clarifying terms under which owners can get aid ahead of environmental rule changes
  • Nine Baltic ports to seek EU funds for LNG bunkering project
    Interest in gas facilities boosted by of impending arrival of sulphur emission rules
  • Asry branches out again
    Shipyard in joint project with UK technology firm Centrax to design and build power barges
  • A future glimpse of maritime security?
    Maritime security companies will need to consolidate and merge over the coming years as the market matures and becomes more professional
  • Is the media making the economic crisis worse?
    Is the media making the global economic crisis worse and if so, should we pipe down?
  • Goldenport buyback signals undervalued shipping stocks
    Analysts say others set to follow suit amid signs shipping company stock is greatly undervalued
  • LNG vessel bets hinge on a looser trading market
    Orders could make sense if the market matures and unconventional gas exports start to emerge from North America, Australia and Africa
  • Nuclear still has future in Japan
    The Fukushima effect is not the long term key for liquefied natural gas as utility companies are already making moves to protect their investments
  • Shipping chronicler looks to the future
    After careers as a shipowner and prolific author, George Foustanos is embarking on his most ambitious voyage yet
  • All eyes on Libya as Greek aframax looks to load oil
    Vessel tracking data shows Thenamaris crude tanker has arrived in Libyan waters empty as Mellitah port reports ships loading cargo
  • UK shipping needs more time for pensions revamp
    Actuaries sound a warning as Chamber of Shipping outlines problems to minister
  • Resale tankers lose premium over newbuilding contract prices
    Value of a brand new, readily available VLCC drops below $100m for first time since January 2010
  • Bundesrat calls for standardised sulphur limits throughout EU
    German coastal states fear they will lose out to Mediterranean ports, which are not in ECA
  • Gard's gross written premium falls by $100m
    Marine insurer's assets rise to $2.7bn
  • Vale names next two VLOCs to be launched from DSME
    Speculation about vessel name change though
  • Modern capesize sold above market estimates at $39m
    Handful of sales concluded at firm levels, but brokers are cautious that prices can be sustained
  • VLGC rates boosted by European LPG imports increase from Middle East
    Freight rates hit fresh high as vessels are kept off the spot market on longer voyages
  • Dynagas sells 1977-built LNG carrier
    Sale comes as owner has been ordering new vessels
  • Old Sovcomflot product tankers fetch firm prices
    Sold to Norwegian operator at values similar to those seen in June
  • Chinese shipowner Tianjin Guodian buys handymax pair
    Prices firm compared to earlier sales this year
  • Making the world safe for Ecdis
    It is well that P&I clubs are reminding us to clear up the 'mysteries' of new technology on the bridge
  • Surge in pirate attacks feared as monsoon season peters out
    Strong southern weather may push Somali gangs further north, security firm warns
  • Bangladesh takes large vessels despite overall subdued scrap market
    Greek VLCC and an oil bulk ore vessel reported sold to Chittagong breakers
  • ThyssenKrupp in the frame for sale of Blohm+Voss non-naval activities
    Media reports suggest imminent deal with Star Capital Partners
  • Maersk LNG keeps potential buyers firmly under wraps
    As sale nears completion, Maersk LNG slams market rumours of bidders' identities
  • Shipowner bodies urge governments to finally ratify regulations
    Consistency is vital across all regions and for all stages of a voyage, say ICS and ISF
  • ITF to stage vessel safety checks in staggered weeks of action worldwide
    Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Russia first in line for union inspections and protests
  • Europe frantically seeks solution to Greek crisis
    Future of the global economy and trade rests on finding a way to keep Greece in eurozone
  • Goldenport to buy back shares
    Company believes its shares are undervalued, says commercial director Dragnis
  • Brightoil shares plunge despite positive full year results
    Bunker supplier's stock falls more than 10% in a day of broad market turmoil as annual net profit jumps 15%

Fairplayweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Bunge teams with Augustea
    AGRIBULK giant Bunge has announced a joint venture with Italy's Augustea Atlantica to operate a new fleet of drybulk vessels
  • Explosives in Chinese container found in Lagos
    NIGERIAN customs officials today discovered a container from China laden with explosives at the Tin Can terminal in Lagos, IHS Global Insight reported
  • Private equity behind Torge S buy
    EUROMAR, the joint venture between two private equity firms and Euroseas, confirmed today that it has acquired the 2003-built, 2,450teu containership Torge S, which will be renamed EM Andros upon delivery next month
  • Bunge to recoup charter debts
    AGRIBULK giant Bunge is moving to attach $26.2M in assets from Singapore's Glory Wealth to recoup charter debts dating back to 2009
  • Dubai terminal expansion plan announced
    DP WORLD yesterday announced the construction of another 400m of quay at Jebel Ali, increasing the terminal's capacity at the facility by 1M teu to 15M teu
  • Maersk in Singapore low-sulphur switch
    MAERSK Line has started using low-sulphur fuel in Singapore, it said today
  • Hanjin plans new share issue
    HANJIN Shipping said on 23 September that it would be issuing shares worth 472Bn won ($400M) and selling its stake in unlisted affiliate Hanjin Energy for 159.8Bn won in a move to shore up its balance sheet
  • Falling rupee drags scrap prices down
    SCRAP prices have fallen across Asia after stock markets suffered a tumultuous week and the Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar
  • Bleak mid-term outlook for VLCCs
    OSLO investment bank Pareto reduced its earnings forecasts for VLCCs, Suezmaxes and Aframaxes this morning after spot freight rates for VLCC tankers continued at low levels on Friday, claiming the slump in the sector would extend till 2014
  • Older VLCCs tipped for FPSO role
    TANKER broker EA Gibson reported today that three single-hull VLCCs were scrapped last week in a move that could allow older double-hull VLCCs to move into storage roles or for conversions to FPSOs
  • Secondhand Capesize prices rise
    SEPTEMBER'S Capesize bull run has pushed secondhand ship purchasing activity upwards, with three ships sold last week, compared to none the previous week
  • Capesize charter rates firming
    STAR Bulk Carriers has sealed a time charter contract with Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse for its second Capesize newbuilding, the Star Polaris
  • Asia-Europe box rates hit new low
    DEEPSEA container freight rates dived on the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index to new year-to-date lows last week, as hopes of a peak season increase further diminished

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • ILWU's McEllrath Surrenders to Police
    International Longshore and Warehouse Union President Bob McEllrath surrendered to law enforcement officials on Monday to face misdemeanour charges relating...
  • Holland's Rogers Names President of YRC National
    YRC Worldwide named Jeff Rogers president of long-haul less-than-truckload carrier YRC and Mike Naatz president of regional LTL subsidiary Holland....
  • Court Strikes Down Port of LA Driver Mandate
    A federal court of appeals on Monday struck down a controversial employee-driver mandate in the Port of Los Angeles clean-truck...
  • Morgan Stanley Sees Truckload Demand Rising
    There may be more of a peak in trucking's peak shipping season than expected this year, according to Morgan Stanley...
  • Geithner Touts Infrastructure Plan at UPS Air Hub
    Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner toured the UPS Worldport air hub at Louisville, Ky., Monday, as part of the Obama administration's...
  • ICS Urges Governments to Approve Safety Measures
    The International Chamber of Shipping on Monday urged global governments to ratify and implement several maritime conventions needed to maintain...
  • Used Truck Sales Drop 3 Percent in August
    Good used trucks are getting hard to find. Sales of medium- and heavy-duty used trucks dropped 3 percent from July...
  • Feds Sue New Prime For Sexual Discrimination
    The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing New Prime, one of the largest U.S. truckload carriers, for discrimination against...
  • New Home Sales Slide 2.3 Percent
    Sales of new homes fell for the fourth straight month in August, declining to a six-month low and dampening prospects...
  • DOT Approves $150 Million in New York Rail Grants
    Amtrak, CSX Transportation and other freight railroads in New York state will benefit after state officials got clearance from the...
  • Savannah Expands Refrigerated Storage
    The Georgia Ports Authority board approved a $4.75 million project Monday that will expand the Port of Savannah's capacity for...
  • NYK Sets Congestion Fee For Indian Port
    Japanese ocean carrier NYK Line imposed port congestion surcharges on containerized shipments moving through Port of Chennai, and other lines...
  • DP World Plans Major UAE Terminal Expansion
    Dubai's DP World will boost annual capacity of its flagship Jebel Ali container terminal by 1 million 20-foot equivalent units...
  • DP World's Egypt Terminal Opens After Strike
    DP World restarted operations at its Egyptian container terminal on Sunday night following the end of a six-day strike by...
  • Japan's Sendai Airport Restarts Global Service
    Japan's Sendai Airport restarted regular international flights on Sunday, more than six months after the devastating tsunami submerged the airport's...
  • Fight Over Coal Ash
    U.S. road builders are warning a proposed rule change by the Environmental Protection Agency could produce much higher costs for...
  • Money in the Box
    There are no sure bets in shipping, but container leasing comes close. Box lessors profited throughout the recession, boosted their...
  • Busman's Holiday
    Summer is just about over and hopefully you've had a chance to get some down time: some activity that gets...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • 'Words of Wisdom' from a lifetime achiever
    James Gresham Davis Esq., CBE, K(DK) received a richly-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lloyds List Global Awards on September 22: a fitting accolade for a charismatic industry veteran whose commercial shipping career history - starting in 1952 at P&O Steam Navigation - includes; Kleinwort Benson, BIFA, DFDS, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, and last but not least, as the incumbent chair of the think-tank International Maritime Industries Forum (IMIF) - the long list taking an impressive chunk of a Debrett's people page
  • Middle East trades under pressure
  • DP World to raise box handling capacity
  • LA Port and BNSF step closer to building intermodal Gateway Project
  • Race to save the euro
  • Hanjin stock under pressure

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Golden Ocean grabs shares
    Herman Billung-led bulker owner makes good buy-back promise as two-day spree surpasses half a million bucks.
  • Green Reef grabs lifeline
    Eidesvik family investment wing rides to the rescue as Oslo-listed reefer owner grapples with frozen market and cash squeeze.
  • Augustea backs Bunge JV
    Raffaele Zagari-led shipowner joins forces with US-listed agricultural giant in a bid to build an independent fleet of bulkers.
  • Bunge hunts Glory cash
    Swiss giant targets Glory Wealth Shipping's US bank accounts in a bid to claw back cash tied to collapsed charters.
  • Citi backs offshore plug
    Drillship, rig and LNG orders to "protect" giant Korean shipbuilders during tanker and bulker wobbles, analyst says.
  • CCM flags cape crunch
    Clarkson Capital Markets analyst says bulker rates may be in trouble as iron ore inventories trend higher.
  • Three times unlucky
    Former Great Lakes bulker still stuck off Canada after refloating attempts fail.
  • Cunard's wedding jitters
    Carnival brand is weighing up its options to avoid being left standing alone at the altar.
  • Humpuss aims higher
    Indonesian tanker owner expecting 30% boost to bottom line in 2012 as it teams up with MISC.
  • Euromar makes it eight
    Aristides Pittas-led containership venture emerges as buyer of Schepers Bereedrung vessel.
  • No free lunch for yards
    Croatian shipyards face production limits if they are to remain reliant on state aid.
  • Navy thwarts attacks
    Indian warship deploys commandos and helicopter to foil hijacking attempts on Singapore tanker and Greek bulker.
  • Handy deal for Grecomar
    Greek owner pens period charter for handysize newbuilding nearing completion at Daesun.
  • Goldenport's buy-back bid
    Paris Dragnis-led shipowner sniffs a bargain as it launches share purchase scheme for its "undervalued" stock.

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Hope dims for CBP head
  • Shipping group pushes treaty ratifications
    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and its sister organization, the International Shipping Federation, are urging for ratification and implementation of what they say are crucial maritime conventions. "It is crucial that the same regulatio...
  • Nearly all Horizon's notes tendered
    The domestic container shipping company Horizon Lines said nearly all of a group of note holders have tendered their securities and that it expects to complete its financial restructuring by the end of this month.Horizon said it had extended the e...
  • Pirates set fire on ship
    A ship was reportedly set ablaze by pirates last week after they were unable to take it.TheKenyan Broadcasting Corp.said 25 member crew of thePacific Expressarrived in Kenya over the weekend after being rescued by an Italian Navy ship.The Internat...
  • CEOs ask Congress to invest in transport system
    Heads of some of the largest U.S. manufacturing and transportation companies last week sent a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate urging serious attention be given to passage of a long-term investment program aimed at repairing and u...
  • Popular Customs chief to lose post
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection and industry officials are preparing for life after Alan Bersin with no signs that the U.S. Senate is prepared to confirm him as commissioner so he can remain in office. Unless the Senate Finance Committee formall...
  • DP World increases Jebel Ali capacity
    The port operator DP World said a 400 meter quay extension at thePort of Jebel Ali will boost capacity from 14 million TEUs to 15 million TEUs.The expansion is slated for completion by the end of2012.By extending the quay at Jebel Ali Container Te...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
  • Prices generally down in the Middle East
    Avails tight for prompt dates in Durban.
  • Brightoil shares fall despite strong results
    Analyst says the Hong-Kong listed bunker player has 'huge funding need'.
  • 'Surge' in demand for middle distillates
    'Gasoil, kerosene and diesel is where the growth is coming from,' European refiners told.
  • Russian Arctic route 'will rival' Suez
    Putin says developments will make the Northern Sea Route 'an international transport artery' within a few years.
  • Bunker spill during refuelling
    Receiving vessel to be sent to dry dock for inspection and repairs.
  • Week opens with falling prices
    Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering ports on Monday.
  • Indian fuel oil parcels sold at 'highest ever' premiums
    Amid strong demand and low avails of readymade bunker fuels in Asia.
  • VLCCs 'first' to get MAN Diesel's fuel-saving engines
    Engines offer 4-7% reduction in fuel consumption, says MAN Diesel.
  • Maersk's fuel switch to see its SOx emissions cut by 65%
    About 80% of Maersk Line's vessels calling to Singapore have switched to low sulphur fuels, says CEO for the Asia Pacific region.
  • Brightoil triples annual bunker revenues
    Eyes 'new positions' and ports in China to 'enhance' its competitiveness.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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