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August 2, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Smouldering MSC Flaminia awaits clearance 100 miles off UK shores
  • Japan's big three narrow losses with stronger rates and more volume
  • Top Hamburg port operator trims 2012 earnings forecast amid Euro gloom
  • New South Wales seeks to privatise Port Kembla and Port Botany in 2012
  • CMA CGM adds two calls to Brazil Express on South America-Caribbean trade
  • Hebei's port container throughput expected to hit 800,000 TEU in 2012
  • Panalpina consolidated quarterly profit off 46pc to US$17.7 million
  • Port of Los Angeles seeks firm to redo waterfront section as retail zone
  • Tanzanian textile sector said unhurt by flood imported second-hand clothes
  • UPS takeover target TNT Express reports 67pc rise in quarterly profit
  • Nippon Cargo Airlines to test costly biofuel on its new B747-8 Freighter
  • Chongqing offers 3,500 tonnes weekly air cargo capacity in first half

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • BAF cuts, not supply & demand, seen responsible for declining freight rates
  • BCHAA team apprise former President of Association's history & activities
  • ICS seeks crucial changes to IMO ballast water regime in effort to avoid chaos
  • APSEZ Q1 net up 64 pc
  • Cargo growth at Indian ports slows in 2011-12; capacity constraints & structural issues undermine favourable growth potential: ICRA
  • Govt to hold quarterly reviews to fast-track projects at key ports
  • Royal Boskalis awarded contract for JN Port dredging project
  • AAI seeks land for dedicated air cargo facility in Pune
  • Jump in air freight rates drive cos to cheaper substitutes
  • Banks urged to adopt e-document to help exporters
  • RBI survey slashes growth to 6.5 pc in FY13

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • Crowley unit fined $1.5 million in price fixing case
  • Ferry funded by ONR is yet to enter service
  • European Commission ends P&I Club investigation
  • Ugland newbuild PSV to have innovative propulsion system
  • More red ink at OSG

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • Port of Coos Bay taps Wall as new chief operating officer
  • Schnitzer Steel shareholders to receive stock dividend August 30
  • Customs officers track down stolen Egyptian artifacts
  • Inchcape warns Typhoon Saola affecting Taiwan port operations
  • Trucking group files comments regarding FMCSA safety program

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • Greek boxship buying bonanza: a matter for speculation
    Is it fair to tar all of the players ordering new tonnage as opportunists?
  • Is China a currency manipulator or scapegoat in US presidency race?
    If Romney makes good his pledge, shipping faces short-term disruption
  • HHLA Altenwerder stays at top of its game
    After a decade in operation, the box terminal has fought hard to remain the most modern in the world
  • Aegean orders up to six MR2s at Daesun
    Exclusive: Oil and shipping group said to have already financed firm quartet
  • Boxship charter market endures slow week
    As summer lull hits market, ConTex falls 11 points in one month
  • Royal Navy to the rescue
    Two warships protect stricken boxship after engine breakdown in Gulf of Aden
  • Zero death toll for bulkers still elusive, Intercargo admits
    Fatalities last year at 38, as number of vessels lost rises sharply
  • Obama sanctions buyers of Iranian crude
    Meanwhile, Russia moves against Iran port purchase
  • Brussels closes its antitrust investigation into International Group
    IG still plans to make changes to IGA which are yet to be published
  • US regulations drive demand spike for low-sulphur bunkers
    Impact of emissions control area is already factored into price
  • OSG loss widens due to product tanker woes
    Company's $1.5bn unsecured revolving facility is fully drawn down
  • US export drive advances as Freeport sells LNG to Japan
    More vessels required to ship US volumes
  • Diana Containerships posts profit from expanded fleet
    Greek owner takes steep drop in rate to recharter unit coming off hire from CSAV
  • Summer sniffles
    First-half results reveal which players have caught a cold and which need intensive care
  • Pacific Basin posts net loss following ro-ro write-down
    But dry bulk specialist outperforms handysize sector and seeks new acquisitions
  • A lighter shade of blue
    Pacific Basin bucks dry bulk sector's woes despite posting a half-year loss
  • Larger ships underpin DP World volume growth
    Port operator adds capacity as Asia Pacific growth offsets sluggish demand in Europe
  • BP opts to store crude on VLCC
    More time charter fixtures expected
  • Indian government has not banned US-sanctioned Iranian ships
    Any problems are due to issues with insurance, says foreign ministry
  • Cosco Corp posts 13% fall in second-quarter net profit
    Shipbuilding unit issues pessimistic forecast
  • Charterers keep rate rises in check as ships outnumber demand 3:1
    Summer expected to be a charterers market
  • Standing firm
    Seaspan has been able to obtain finance from CDB due to its simple but solid business model
  • Taiwan port to improve Guangxi links
    Bid by Taiwan International Port to boost connections between Kaohsiung and Fangcheng, Qinzhou and Beihai
  • CDB confirmed as backer of Seaspan boxship order at Yangzijiang
    Policy bank provides $520m for seven vessels in deal that carries option for 18 more ships
  • SinOceanic seeks salvation from China
    GCL-linked shareholder Sinindo increases its stake in firm
  • Wrong direction
    Maersk losses are on Australia to China route, not the reverse

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • Fresh US sanctions tied to Iran's shipping
    FRESH sanctions ordered by President Obama place yet more pressure on Iran's besieged tanker fleet
  • Never mind, EC tells P&I
    THE EC said today it has dropped its concerns about P&I clubs after a two-year investigation
  • Terracotta Gang busted
    POLICE reportedly seized a record half-tonne of drug contraband today in 3,200 terracotta pots being smuggled in containers through Sydney's Port Botany
  • Japan vehicle sector growth brakes gently
    JAPAN'S vehicle makers continued to improve year on year production and exports in June, although the rate of progress slowed from that seen in early 2012
  • Pacific Basin bares losses
    PACIFIC Basin of Hong Kong today said it lost $196M during the first six months of this year, on revenues of $703M
  • Capacity buoys Diana Containerships
    SIMEON Palios-led Diana Containerships today reported lower profits than expected, as weaker rates offset much higher capacity
  • Western Canada bumper grain crop seen
    WESTERN Canada's growers are headed for their best harvest in years and should have more wheat and barley to export, the Canadian Wheat Board said today
  • Death of Indian breaking seen in ruling
    A GREEN group predicted today that the Indian Supreme Court's 30 July ruling to permit the breaking of the former Exxon Valdez would also bar other ships from following the VLCC to India's recycling yards
  • Indonesia mulls coal output flatline
    INDONESIA, the world's top steam coal exporter, might not raise year on year output because of falling prices
  • Slow LPG trade seen
    LPG TRADERS told Fairplay today trade is expected to slow after SAUDI ARAMCO raised August contract prices
  • Chinese ship repair reels
    CHINA'S ship repairers are feeling the global financial squeeze, according to the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry
  • CSD outlines spending plans despite losses
    CHINA Shipping Development today said it will spend more than 12Bn yuan ($2Bn) in 2012-13, while receiving almost 60 new vessels
  • Adani's profits jump 64%
    GAUTAM Adani-run Adani Ports & SEZ, which operates ports at Mundra and Dahej, today reported a 64% rise in net profits for its April-June quarter
  • Boost seen for Malaysia's palm oil sector
    MOVES BY India and Malaysia to encourage crude palm oil shipments should mostly result in a boost of such exports from Malaysia, analysts have predicted
  • LNG orderbook caught short?
    PLANNED imports of LNG from the US to Japan will require so much tonnage that the current orderbook of LNG carriers might be caught short, a shipping analyst said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • NY-NJ Port Offers Incentives for Clean Ships
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will pay ship operators incentives to lessen their environmental impact over...
  • MSC to Hike Asia-US Cargo Rates
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to raise freight rates Sept. 1 on all cargo originating in the Far East and Southeast...
  • ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Return to Bargaining Table
    Office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are scheduled to return to the bargaining table Wednesday in...
  • Stricken MSC Ship Towed Farther From Land
    The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia was towed to about 200 miles from the British coast while salvors waited for...
  • Container Traffic Up 3 Percent at West Coast Ports
    West Coast ports recorded solid gains in container traffic in June, with imports up 4 percent over the same month...
  • Portus Acquires Port Everglades Stevedore
    Portus Services LLC has acquired St. Johns Shipping, a private stevedore and terminal operator in Port Everglades, Fla., for an...
  • Yusen Logistics Net Profit Nearly Triples
    Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that its net profit surged 166.7 percent in the first quarter...
  • EU Drops Marine Insurance Probe
    The European Union dropped a two-year investigation into marine insurance agreements between groups of shipowners after failing to find conclusive...
  • DSV's Profit Up 5.9 Percent in Second Quarter
    DSV's core profit increased 5.9 percent in the second quarter from a year ago as the Danish logistics and freight...
  • Trans-Pacific Carriers Secure Small Portion of Aug. 1 Rate Increase
    Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific increased by 3 percent this week, or $71 per 40-foot-equivalent container, indicating that...
  • Con-way Profit Rises 42 Percent to $41.8 Million
    Trucking and logistics giant Con-way increased net profit 42 percent in the second quarter to $41.8 million as higher yield,...
  • Economic Indicators Out of North Asia Remain Dim
    Economic indicators from North Asia continue to deteriorate as slowing Chinese growth, the Eurozone debt crisis and the bearish U.S....
  • DP World Container Traffic Up 7.5 Percent
    DP World's container traffic increased 7.5 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as strong growth...
  • APM Terminals to Build Terminal in Mexico
    APM Terminals has signed a 32-year concession contract to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a container terminal at Mexico's...
  • Diana Containerships Reports $2.2 Million Profit
    Container ship owner-charterer Diana Containerships Inc. reported second quarter net income of $2.2 million, compared with a net loss of...
  • Panalpina Expects Further Growth on Asia Trades
    Panalpina expects further growth on its intra-Asia and Asia-Latin America trades by air and sea in the coming months. ...
  • Saudia Cargo Volume Surges 26 Percent
    Downbeat air freight markets didn't keep Saudia Cargo from posting gains in the first six months of the year, as...
  • Port Nehru Terminal Hit by Crane Collapse
    A recent container crane collapse at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) is wreaking havoc on berthing schedules...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • Why should cargo owners always suffer in silence?
  • Crowley launches LCL service to Cartagena
    Jacksonville-headquartered Crowley Maritime Corporation has expanded the range of its LCL, air freight cargo and customs brokerage services for cargo moving out ...
  • Savannah port boosts road and rail links
    The US East Coast Port of Savannah's landside links are to receive a boost as its new highway overpass that connects it to the southeast of the country is just ...
  • 'Vital' HMT issue could be amended on back of FMC study
    US West Coast ports worried about the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) causing US cargo to gateway via Canada will welcome the news that there is hope that this legislation ...
  • Superpower India gets cut off
    More than half of the population of India suffered a complete power blackout yesterday after three electricity grids collapsed, bringing the country's transport ...
  • Cronos renews its USD1.2 billion credit facility
    Hamilton, Bermuda-based Cronos Holding Company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CRX Intermodal Bermuda Ltd has renewed USD1.2 billion 'Warehouse Credit ...
  • Chinese manufacturing still slowing
    According to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] July manufacturing activity in China fell to the lowest level for eight months, sparking more fears of ...
  • K+N starts LCL service for UK drinks industry
    Kuehne+Nagel (K+N), the Switzerland-based logistics group, is improving its range of services to wine importers in the UK by giving them more choice, hoping to ...
  • DP World posts 'robust' H1 12 growth in throughput
    Led by its Asia Pacific and Indian Subcontinent region, the leading terminal operating company DP World, posted what according to executives of the group called ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • COA still alive
  • Bid branded 'unfair'
  • Legal shield expands
  • NAT's wild ride
  • OSG under the cosh
    Overseas Shipholding Group's attempts to straight bat fears over its liquidity shortage have not been well received by the market.
  • DCIX rebounds
    Diana Containerships is taking a huge pay cut on a new charter contract for one of its vessels.
  • Fresh power for bulk?
    India's power outages this week may have left over 600m people in the dark - but it has offered a ray of light for the dry-cargo market.
  • P&I cartel in the clear
    The European Commission has abandoned its high profile antitrust investigation into the International Group protection and indemnity clubs.
  • Unlucky 13 for OSG
    Overseas Shipholding Group has shrugged off fears over a hole in its balance sheet as it turned in a 13th consecutive quarterly loss today.
  • Seaspan in luck
    A Seaspan containership had a lucky escape after its engines failed in the piracy black-spot of the Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy has revealed.
  • Cosco faces squeeze
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen its second quarter profit dip following a decline in income from its bulker wing.
  • Pac Basin stained red
    Pacific Basin Shipping has plunged to a loss of almost $200m in the first six months of 2012.
  • No STNG in the tail
    Scorpio Tankers received a ripple of applause on Wall Street yesterday as analysts and investors digested its fleet renewal plans and a stronger than expected second quarter numbers.
  • Dry gap to close
    A gap between dry-cargo rates in the two basins will start to close from next year, ICAP believes.
  • DP World sees volumes up
    Dubai port operator DP World has reported a 7.5% increase in volumes in the first six months of 2012.
  • Inspectors board MISC ship
    A stricken MISC chemical tanker has cooled sufficiently to allow Malaysian authorities to board the vessel for inspection.
  • Deutsche cuts China pair
    Deutsche Bank cut its target prices for COSCO Corp and Yangzijiang over concerns about the outlook for the Chinese shipbuilding sector.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues
    In today's AS Daily, it was misreported that Nordana dropped its U.S. East Coast-West Africa service. According to Bob Chick, president of Nordana USA, the service remains in operation.
  • EU group cites unfair solar trade from China
    EU ProSun said Europe's solar industry is "being decimated by unfair competition from China leading to layoffs, and one major European solar bankruptcy every month," furthering warning the domestic industry will disappear.
  • Truckers challenge to HOS regs gains support
    A coalition representing manufacturing, agricultural, retail, and transportation interests, jointly filed a friend of the court brief supporting the ATA's challenge to the hours of service rules handed down last year by the FMCSA.
  • FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications
  • Bogatch-Genossar named Zim America president
    Lea Bogatch-Genossar has been appointed president of Zim American Integrated Shipping Services, effective Aug. 6. She will replace Shaul Ramon, who finishes a three-year tenure.
  • MSC raises Asia-to-U.S. container rates
  • APMT signs 32-year Lazaro concession
    APM Terminals has signed a 32-year concession contract with the Port Authority of the Port of Lazaro Cardenas (APILAC) for the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a new container terminal at the port.
  • Permira buys material handler Intelligrated
  • Con-way reports higher 2Q profit
  • Port of NY/NJ sees growth in container rail traffic
  • Swissport selects SysAid for U.S. IT
  • SPL gives free parts management software
  • Tropical Shipping reports operating loss, volumes up
  • AMI centralizes Spot Rates department
  • 'K' Line latest to publish on-time performance stats
  • Rail service improves as coal traffic declines
  • Trailer Leasing Alliance starts operations
  • Globe Express opens Jebel Ali complex
  • Saddle Creek names Sizemore VP marketing
  • WCT appoints Gayko general manager

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 1, 2012
  • Oil climbs on back of biggest inventory drop in seven months
    'The market is capped at about $90 a barrel at the moment. Prices will slowly gain as we whittle away at inventories,' says US trader.
  • Bunker prices in Fujairah showing losses
    Middle East prices fall back following Europe's softer trend.
  • Market softens across Europe
    Price rally runs out of steam after a week of steady gains.
  • High sulphur gas oil cargo makes solo appearance
    Bids for the product should be made today, traders say.
  • Exhaust add-on tackles soot and particulates
    Particulates emitted by small vessel's diesel engines are burnt off using heat from engine's exhaust.
  • Software pinpoints 'best' ECA route
    Masters can use the software to work out most efficient route for their ships.
  • GAC expands Middle East bunker team
    New appointments herald regional expansion.
  • Mid week bunker prices mixed at key Asian ports
    Demand for bunker fuels was largely below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • 'Solid earnings' for spot tankers as bunkers soften
    But seasonal pressure on rates returned in the latter part of Q2, says Capital Product Partners.
  • North American ECA now in effect
    Ships operating off the coasts of United States and Canada now required to burn 1.00% sulphur fuel.
  • MOL still in the red
    Losses at box ship unit lower due to cost reduction efforts including slow steaming.
  • Fuel efficient vessels give 'competitive advantage'
    Tanker firm intends to build up to four additional fuel-efficient vessels as part of its effort to modernise fleet.
  • Chinese 'eco' bulk carrier in successful trial voyage
    The Haichuan 3 is powered by a combination of LNG and diesel fuel.
  • 'No further slick' from stricken MISC tanker
    Efforts underway to clean up shoreline affected by oil slick, says tanker operator.

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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
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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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