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April 2, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Wilbur Ross mulls over further investments in shipping
    Billionaire Wilbur Ross said he's considering further investments in shipping as financial distress within the maritime industry intensifies.
  • Baltic sea index up on higher capesize rates
    The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Friday as rates for large capesize vessels climbed for a fourth straight day on higher iron ore activity.

Sched Netweb site
  • China Cosco posts 255pc loss of US$1.66 billion, boxes lose $1 billion
  • Hutchison profits up 14pc to US$1.51 million in 2011, revenue rises 12pc
  • Asia-Europe freight rates rise again, soaring 21pc to US$1,660/TEU
  • United States manufactured durables sales increase 2.2pc in February
  • Breakbulk, general cargo resurgent, but desperate box ships want in
  • Shanxi's road transport volume hit 111 million tonnes in first two months
  • Mumbai's Nehru port reopens after government, protesters come to terms
  • Chennai port blocked, but container backlog clearance expected today
  • SinOceanic II takes delivery of 13,100-TEU ship from Hyundai Heavy
  • Prefab houses for Chinese railway builders leaves Tianjin for Ethiopia
  • China's logistics companies still face heavy pressure as demand slows
  • Singapore port authority chief looks to bright future with Panama Canal
  • Cargolux suffers 2011 net loss of US$18.3 million as revenue rises 8.4pc
  • UPS-TNT combo tops DHL, dwarfs FedEx in Europe, but not in Asia
  • Gujarat garment air exports fall, but rescued by new products: Emirates
  • American Airlines Cargo files for bankruptcy, then goes on spending spree

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A different event with the right focus
  • Capesize hire costs at 14-year low
  • CMA CGM awarded two prizes for excellent customer service
  • Hanjin Shipping announces new Europe service catering to south, east India
  • Moore Stephens warns on new trap under UK tonnage tax
  • SCI merges Europe, Med services
  • Sea Marshals first to gain new armed guard insurance
  • Ship agents under increasing pressure from telex releases
  • JN Port achieves new high of over 4.3 m TEUs in 2011-12
  • Kandla Port tops again in cargo handling
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port begins cargo handling trials at new berth
  • Vizhinjam Seaport bid to be renegotiated
  • Exporters welcome BRICS decision to trade in local currencies
  • Forex reserves rise to $ 295.14 bn
  • Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-4
  • A. S. Shipping Agencies appointed new CEE network member in India
  • Fairstar Heavy Transport contracted to provide services for Chevrons Nigerian project
  • Project cargo training helps with succession planning

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Air Namibia postpones regional service launch
    The southern African carrier Air Namibia has postponed its planned service resumption on the Windhoek - Harare (Zimbabwe) route and the new service launch on the Windhoek - Gaboron...
  • JAL Cargo fuel surcharge from April
    With effect from 1 April 2009, the Japanese airline JAL has been adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average fuel price of Singapore...
  • LH Cargo to add Montevideo to its network
    The German carrier Lufthansa Cargo offers flights to 303 destinations in 99 countries. New in the cargo carrier's global network is the Chinese metropolis Chongqing. Kolkata (Indi...
  • GM award for Grimaldi Group
    The Italian carrier Grimaldi Group has been recognised by the US-based car manufacturer General Motors as a 2011 world class automotive supplier of the year. Grimaldi was chosen ...
  • Canadian Government to invest in Montreal and St Lawrence
    Denis Lebel, the Canadian minister of transport, infrastructure and communities, has announced that his country's federal government will invest in the enhancement of the container...
  • New centre of excellence for MAN vehicles in Central Switzerland
    The German vehicle manufacturer MAN recently opened its new centre of excellence in Emmen (Switzerland), following a two-year planning and construction period. Inspection lanes, di...
  • PCC Intermodal received the AEOS certificate
    The Polish transport service provider PCC Intermodal has received the authorized economic operator/security and safety certificate (AEOS). This certification is an important asset ...
  • Online Systemlogistik collaborating with OneExpress
    The German forwarding alliance Online Systemlogistik für Spedition & Service GmbH has set up an alliance with OneExpress Italia SpA. The latter forwarding collaboration operate...
  • SBB Cargo: 2011 results
    The Swiss railfreight service provider SBB Cargo posted a loss of CHF 55 million in 2011, and saw its transport performance slip by 5.8% to 12.346 billion ntkm. At a press conferen...
  • Osec names new head of communication and marketing
    Osec, Switzerland's trade promotion network, has appointed Bianca Rühle-Heeb as head of its communication and marketing division. She will take up her tasks in mid April, replacing...
  • SASI with two new appointments
    Strategic Aviation Solutions International (SASI) has appointed two new senior advisors to the company. Uwe Beck, senior advisor property and facilities, was responsible for leadin...
  • Kerry Logistics reports strong growth in turnover and profits in 2011
    Kerry Logistics reported a 47% increase in turnover to HKD 16.034 billion (USD 2.061 billion) and boosted its net profit by 11% to HKD 740 million (USD 95 million) in 2011, excludi...
  • Ceva Logistics announces two year contract renewal with Renault in Brazil
    Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year contract extension with Renault in Brazil for the receipt, storage and consolidation of automotive parts for expor...
  • Agility obtains good distribution practice certification in Ireland
    The global logistics service provider Agility has obtained good distribution practice (GDP) certification for its pharmaceutical competence centre (PCC) in Ireland. The certificate...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Azamara Quest arrives in Sandakan, Malaysia, under own power
  • Giant ice-class AHTS on sea trials following completion by Chouest
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding gets $76 million to buy materials for seventh NSC
  • Former Vinashin chief gets 20 year prison sentence
  • Corvus batteries chosen for Europe's first hybrid tugboat

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Port of Bellingham warns public to stay clear of Squalicum Harbor fire
  • Weekly rail freight traffic delivers up/down numbers
  • Three parties pre-qualify for Panama Canal bridge project
  • Maersk Line announces plans for Asia/US general rate increase
  • Crowley works new contract with Puerto Rico Teamsters

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Britain remembers vital role of shipping in Falklands War
    Merchant fleet critical to 1982 conflict
  • Atlantic Conveyor loss a serious blow
    Master awarded posthumous DSC
  • Damco system irons out purchase order wrinkles
    Damco says its Dynamic Flow Control can offer 'significant' savings by making it simpler to update purchase orders and optimise container fill rates
  • It's the meaning that matters
    We have sustainable fishing and sustainable ship technology, but do we have a financially sustainable industry?
  • NY-NJ cost-cutting targets non-union benefits
    Savings pegged at $41m through to end-2013
  • VLCC earnings reach highest levels since February 2011
    But can Middle East-Asia spot prices top $50,000 a day?
  • Nordic Tankers' fleet sale to spark consolidation
    Industry sees arrival of new 120-ship chemical tanker entity as smaller companies struggle to survive
  • Snake oil or solution?
    Scepticism about overhyped technologies can become a Luddite refusal to change
  • Cosco still upbeat after heavy loss
    Chinese shipping conglomerate talks about acquisitions and attacks Vale over giant vessels
  • Exmar orders eight medium LPG carriers
    Company opts for hi-spec 'green' vessels
  • Suez terminal hit by go-slow
    Action by 800 workers over benefits disrupts operations at Port Said hub
  • Capesize owners anchoring for better days
    Week ahead will be slow, affected by Easter and Chinese holidays
  • Seaborne coal trade will top 1trn tonnes by 2016
    Macquarie outlook bullish despite rising Chinese and Mongolian output
  • Diana snaps up seven-year-old panamax for less than $21m
    Confirmation of Mining Star deal comes a day after ice-class vessel orders
  • HHLA forecasts 5% growth
    Terminal operator predicts rise in box handling above market average
  • MPC Capital back in the black
    Restructured KG house makes €1m profit as it negotiates new finance deal with banks
  • Evergreen in $105m yearly loss
    Negative result follows 12% drop in operating income
  • EU funding to aid BCT expansion
    Project will increase box capacity at Polish port by 60% in three years
  • Faint whiff of optimism
    While many owners still face financial difficulties, there is hope for the future of environmental technologies
  • Attica flags up bank talks after latest loss
    Fuel costs and diminished traffic continue to bite Greek ferry lines
  • Adani Ports gets $1.2bn refinancing loan
    Money from Australian and Asian lenders will refinance bridge loan for Abbot Point coal terminal
  • Cosco shocker
    China's biggest shipping company needs to explain how it will make money this year
  • GasLog completes IPO at $14 a share
    Despite modest debut LNG offering gives NYSE cause for cheer
  • Sanko Steamship grasps three-month lifeline
    Shipowner forced to sell vessels as creditors freeze debts repayments

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Damen taking over SOBRENA
    THE DUTCH shipbuilding and repair group Damen told Fairplay this afternoon its bid for leading French ship repairer SOBRENA had been accepted by a court in Brest
  • Hamburg approves €420M Hapag investment
    HAMBURG's state parliament has approved a €420M ($560.82M) investment in box giant Hapag-Lloyd
  • More strength seen for vehicle carriers
    THE CAR carrier business is outperforming most shipping sectors these tough times, and its short-term outlook looks brighter still, RS Platou Markets said
  • Victims' relatives settle
    RELATIVES of five Indian fishermen who were killed in a collision with a bulker told Kerala High Court today they have agreed to a settlement
  • Indian court clears sailing of ship in slayings
    A TANKER from which the shots were allegedly fired that killed two fishermen has been conditionally released by an Indian court
  • GSI's profits fall
    CHINESE shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International today announced a 38% drop in profits for 2011
  • China COSCO unveils deep losses
    THE BOX shipping, logistics and drybulk giant China COSCO Holdings has reported deep losses for 2011
  • Lingering oversupply seen
    A REPORT from a ratings agency has warned that shipping worldwide can expect oversupply pressures until at least 2014, plus a growing credit squeeze that hampers lending
  • Box alliances could mitigate ULCS threat
    BOX CARRIER alliances could mitigate the threat of overcapacity on Asia/Europe box trades, Credit Suisse has predicted
  • Box giants risk negative cashflow
    MAJOR box carriers could resort to more secondary offerings in equity markets, warned shipping analyst Janet Lewis
  • Asian IPOs exceed 2008 totals
    IPO TOTALS for Asian shipping groups have risen steadily since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a Standard Chartered Bank report has found

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Family Dollar to Increase Inventory 20 Percent
    Family Dollar Stores' plan to increase inventory up to 20 percent by adding new products and opening up to 500...
  • FMCSA Closes Unsafe Utah Trucking Firm
    Federal regulators shut down trucking firm Reliable Transportation, citing the carrier and its owner for "countless" violations of driver work...
  • China Merchants Profit Drops 5.2 Percent
    China Merchants Holdings reported a 5.2 percent year-over-year drop in net profit for 2011 even as the volume of containers...
  • Drewry Questions Whether Rate Increases Will Hold
    Although spot freight rates on the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes have risen dramatically as a result of the general...
  • Protests at India's Port Nehru End
    India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) resumed operations on Thursday night following the end of a three-day campaign of...
  • ILA, USMX Exchange Contract Proposals, Express 'Optimism'
    The International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf coast employers exchanged initial contract proposals and expressed optimism about reaching...
  • Expeditors' Rose Denies Price-Fixing Allegations
    Expeditors International of Washington "vigorously denied" price-setting allegations that resulted in a $5.5 million fine from the European Commission. ...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike India-US Rates
    Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian Subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, starting...
  • Kerry Logistics Profit up 11 Percent
    Kerry Logistics booked substantial growth in turnover and profit last year as its investments in China and Southeast Asia started...
  • Delaware Truckers Charged With Shipper, Tax Fraud
    Two trucking company owners already charged with defrauding a shipper customer now face charges that they tried to scam the...
  • Air China and Cathay Pacific Increase Cooperation in Shanghai
    Air China and Cathay Pacific are extending their cooperation by establishing a joint venture ground handling company in Shanghai. ...
  • Maersk to Clear Backlogs, Raise Rates on North Europe-Asia Services
    Maersk will clear backlogs on North Europe-Asia services by early May and introduce a new general rate increase from the...
  • NY-NJ Port Authority to Create Single Security Department
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will consolidate all its security functions into a new department as...
  • China Cosco Reports $1.66 Billion 2011 Loss
    China Cosco Holdings swung to a full-year net loss of $1.66 billion in 2011, according to Chinese accounting standards, because...
  • Nippon Express Buys US Logistics Firm AGS
    Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that it has acquired a 100 percent stake in U.S. logistics...
  • Challenges Mount in Trans-Atlantic Shipping Lanes
    The trans-Atlantic trade, long the most stable of the east-west shipping markets in terms of freight rates and vessel capacity,...
  • Port Development: Baltimore's Inside Track?
    The Port of Baltimore, despite being on the doorstep of one of the world's wealthiest consumer markets, has struggled to...
  • Infrastructure Investment: The Long View
    At the risk of trying to make sense out of nonsense, here's a question: When Congress and the administration cite...
  • MOL Expands Africa-Asia Shipping Services
    MOL will expand its container shipping services between Asia and Africa with a new route next month. The company's...
  • PSA Sees Profits Fall Despite Global Volume Growth
    Singapore's PSA Group recorded a 3.7 percent drop in profits last year despite volumes handled at its global portfolio of...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • PSCCHC facility offers increased draft
    Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Co [PSCCHC] the state-controlled operator of the container terminal in West Port Said, has announced that its quayside draft ...
  • Samskip adds Norwegian port to its portfolio
    Multimodal container logistics operator, Samskip, has added the Norwegian port of Flekkefjord, to its offering on the weekly NWC [Norwegian West Coast] to Rotterdam ...
  • HHLA still keeping shareholders happy
    Hamburg's largest stevedore Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) made another healthy profit last year, underlining the very favourable conditions of the container ...
  • HPH shows resilience in 2011
    Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, revealed the continuing resilience of this business sector as ...
  • CMHI posts healthy results for 2011
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) saw revenue port operations grow in 2011 on the back of a rise in cargo handled and the 'nurturing of new profit growth ...
  • COSCO at top of red ink list
    China COSCO Holdings has plummeted into the red for 2011 with a huge net loss of USD1.4 billion. This compares to a 2010 profit of USD1.3 billion. Revenue plunged ...
  • DP World expects EBITDA margins to continue improving
    Speaking at the annual results announcement yesterday, DP World chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said he was confident that operating margins at the port operating ...
  • Maersk asks its North European clients to pay more
    But that is not until Europe's shippers are able to book their cargo with the Danish carrier again after its immediate 'booking stop' imposed last week.Indeed, ...
  • ZIM Line sees recovery ahead
    Israel's flag carrier, ZIM Line, has posted a thumping loss for 2011 but pointed to a 'discernable' recovery in the market supported by increased freight rates' ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Bodouroglou's battle cry
    Paragon CEO says unbalanced relationship between owners and charterers is a major threat to industry's long-term health.
  • Arctic joins DSX fuel debate
    Norwegian equity guru praises fuel-efficient bulker newbuildings on the heels of Diana Shipping's spending spree.
  • Grand China burns TMT
    Nobu Su-backed VLOO owner storms New York court with million-dollar claim against "cash starved" Asian operator.
  • Cantor exits shipping
    New York firm chops maritime banker Geoff Martin only days after seeing off analyst Natasha Boyden on march out of sector.
  • GasLog down on NYSE debut
    Shares in Wall Street newcomer follow a familiar pattern as they slip below the curtailed offer price.
  • River Princess going slowly
    Bulker stuck on Goan beach for 12 years is finally being dismantled.
  • Platou sounds capesize alarm
    Wave of bankruptcies a danger if rates do not pick up, RS Platou Markets says.
  • Falcon's wings clipped
    Vietnamese bulker arrested at port of Paradip in India over unpaid fuel bill.
  • Diana strikes again
    Bulker binge tops $78m as Simeon Palios-led shipowner pounces on a third panamax in less than two days.
  • Sietas sell-off gains pace
    Sale of long-established German shipbuilder steps up a gear as receiver talks to prospective buyers.
  • Subsea 7 wins SURF gig
    Kristian Siem's offshore owner adds $175m to its coffers with another North Sea contract.
  • Sincere slides
    Taiwanese bulker owner records 2011 earnings fall as operating costs rise.
  • Recruiting the right stuff
    Searching for brokers, commercial mortality, talking nonsense BP style and cordon bleu feasting in a pirate camp.
  • Farstad returns to STX OSV
    Karl Johan Bakken-led offshore owner to pay over $200m for two more AHTS ships.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Maersk announces booking stop to Europe
  • U.S. finds China subsidizes solar panel exports
  • Pirate ransom ban could endanger crews
  • Hanjin plans 2 new TP services
  • U.S. politicians weigh in on port labor situation
  • Bank of America launches supply chain portal
  • Official U.S. ballast rule to be released Monday
  • COSCO/Hanjin start new Asia-US Gulf service
  • EU hammers forwarders in fixing case
  • LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 30, 2012
  • Bunker prices fall as week ends
    Trading was quiet on the US Gulf, local players told Bunkerworld.
  • Dan-Bunkering to expand into the Americas
    New Houston office will be led by Hans Lind Dollerup.
  • Risler Bunkering closed for holiday
    Employees will be contactable on their mobile phones.
  • Prices falling across the board
    Average demand in Hamburg.
  • CEPSA reshuffles management, traders
    A number of changes in management at CEPSA Marine Fuels as part of global restructuring.
  • Prices falling in Fujairah
    Good demand and avails reported in Middle East hub.
  • Oil terminal will make Cyprus an 'energy trading hub'
    Work on Vassiliko terminal to begin 'almost immediately'.
  • Bunker suppliers seeing 'critical vendor' status challenged
    Lawyers panel warns that US bankruptcy courts no longer giving priority to bunker debts.
  • More bunker grades could trigger insurance claims
    Association of marine insurers 'paying close attention' to impact on engines.
  • NYK Line receives certification for latest revision of SEEMP
    SEEMP certification in compliance with latest IMO guidelines adopted by MEPC 63.
  • Bunker prices falling in key Asia markets
    Good supplies of marine fuel at major Asian ports sufficient on Friday.
  • Gas shipping firm orders environmental friendly LPG newbuilds
    Vessels to include LNG/LPG bunker fuel tanks, scrubber and ballast water treatment systems.
  • Sulphur regulation to change 'character' of bunker industry
    LNG 'answer' to meet challenges faced by ship operators, says GL-Futureship Vice President.
  • Tanker firm orders vessel efficiency management software
    NAPA-DSME Power software able to save up to 5% of a tanker's fuel costs, says maritime software firm.
  • 'Significant' increase in bunker costs puts pressure on China Cosco
    The Hong Kong-listed firm swings to loss in 2011 as bunker costs increase by 34.9%.
  • Indian shipping companies 'planning' to increase freight rates
    Due to increase in fuel costs and reduced revenues, says India's Union Minister of Shipping.
  • Oil recovery system to be marketed in China
    Chinese market 'now mature' to undertake the maritime passive safety technology, says Chinese firm.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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
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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