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September 3, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk sees 'significant' rate hike November 1, major layups to follow
  • Shanghai index Asia-Europe rate falls 7.8pc to $1,324/TEU, GRIs slip
  • OOCL to levy Asia-New Zealand US$300/TEU rate increase from October 1
  • Abu Dhabi opens Khalifa box port to refocus economy away from oil base
  • Rickmers adds Nagoya, Japan, to its Round-the-World Pearl String service
  • ILA-management standoff sparks fear of retail supply chain disruption
  • South China's Hainan province posts 16pc more foreign trade value
  • Costamare buys old ship for near scrap prices, charters it to Evergreen
  • Goodman, CPPIB boost investment in China partnership to US$1 billion
  • Malaysia-Vietnam LCL service launched by DHL Global Forwarding
  • China's beverage spirit lobby calls for action against EU wine dumping
  • Lack of third runway at Heathrow 'harms' economy, says MP Aviation group
  • Air China outlines big plans for Inner Mongolia as it opens in Hohhot
  • World passenger volume rises, but India's keeps falling, down 9.93pc

Exim Indiaweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Capt. Sunil Thapar selected as SCI CMD
  • CELware Logistics offers a new age of warehousing
  • Dempo acquires Modest Shipyard
  • Emirates Shipping's 3rd Asia-ME loop
  • Govt to decide on Irano Hind Shipping Co.
  • MSC India holds seminar on sustainable ports & shipping in Vadodara
  • TSA's low-sulphur fuel surcharge from Oct. 1
  • World biggest box maker optimistic of recovery after profit slump in H1
  • Govt imposes 1 pc additional duty on fertiliser imports
  • Marine exports projected to grow over 28 pc
  • Panel concerned over re-export of cheap tea
  • Relax curbs on coconut oil exports: Nafed
  • Steel imports surge as capacity addition lags
  • Cabinet approves transfer of 111 hectares of Port Trust land
  • Forex reserves up $1.3 bn
  • Indian economy growing faster than China
  • Infrastructure project delays cost 52,446 cr.
  • INR ends marginally weak at 55.53
  • New CEA hopes to get economy back on track
  • ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ACC
  • Taxing times
  • Denholm Global Logistics moves 15,000 freight tonnes of project cargo from China to Brazil
  • Nagoya, Japan joins Rickmers Round-the-World Pearl String Service
  • Scheuerle SPMTs see action on high mountain ground in Swiss Alps

International Transport Journalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Emirates deploys larger aircraft to Newcastle but postpones Erbil service increase
    The carrier Emirates is set to deploy larger aircraft on its flights between Dubai (UAE) and Newcastle (northern England) from tomorrow (1 September). The changeover from Airbus A3...
  • Korean Air to increase cargo capacity on Incheon-Vladivostok route
    Starting tomorrow (1 September), Korean Air will operate a B777-200ER instead of B737-900ER on its Seoul Incheon - Vladivostok (Russia) route. By using a wide-body aircraft, the ca...
  • Denholm Global Logistics transports project cargo from China to Brazil
    Denholm Global Logistics, the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) member for the UK, recently shipped the latest installment of an ongoing project for Siemens Metals Technologies ...
  • Volvo now producing I-Shift in North America
    The Volvo Group now produces its I-Shift automated transmission in North America. The company has invested USD 8 million in the powertrain facility in Hagerstown MD (USA). The inve...
  • Britton Transport expands through acquisition in North Dakota
    Britton Transport has acquired Scott's Express and Scott's Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, ND (USA). Scott's is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage company, ...
  • EBRD: EUR 46.4 million loan upgrade part of pan-European rail corridor VIII
    The FYR Macedonian rail network ' which is mainly divided into two corridors - needs an upgrade on a 30 km stretch of track from Kumanovo to Beljakovce. The European Bank for Recon...
  • Switzerland: support for intermodal service providers after Gotthard closure
    The Gotthard railway in Switzerland had to be closed for four weeks in early summer due to a major rock fall. This led to loss of earnings and/or more costs for companies that oper...
  • ACI 2011 World Airport Traffic Report confirms weakened cargo traffic
    The director general of ACI World, Angela Gittens recently announced the publication of ACI's 2011 World Annual Traffic Report, based on data from over 1,500 airports in over 150 c...
  • Damco: new global head for industrial vertical activities
    Damco, part of the Danish A.P. Moller- Maersk group, appointed Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical, effective 1 August. Hoffman, who is responsible for develop...
  • Schneckenreither extends company headquarters in Austria
    The Austrian forwarding company Schneckenreither has extended its headquarters in Ansfelden, near Linz, by the addition of a state-of-the-art logistics centre. Around EUR 2.25 mill...
  • Toll Group: revenue up, profits down in 2011/12 financial year
    The Australian logistics service provider Toll Group has released its annual results for the 2011/12 financial year. Revenue for the year ending 30 June 2012 came to AUD 8.7 billi...
  • DSV Road Ltd joins Green Freight Europe
    DSV Road Limited has joined Green Freight Europe to further help reduce CO2 emissions from road transport. Green Freight Europe is a new, voluntary initiative promoting cooperation...

Marine Logweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Keels laid for AGOR research vessels
  • McDermott orders pipelay vessel at Spanish shipyard
  • Cape Town shipyard busy with Scarabeo 3 upgrades
  • AIDA newbuilds to use laser emissions monitoring

World Wide Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Amway opens new plant at Port of Quincy location
  • Rail freight traffic count up/down during week
  • Customs and Border Protection returning to normal Gulf operations
  • Inchcape warns of rate hikes at ports throughout Argentina
  • Panama Canal Board of Directors tap Benítez as deputy administrator

Lloyd's Listweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Denial, what denial?
    Shipping industry on the couch
  • No hand-outs for German shipping
    Owners, investors and banks are responsible for ordering gamble that failed
  • Silly season drags on
    Plans for an airport in the Thames and a barrage outside Bristol simply will not fly
  • Two cheers for Russian WTO entry
    Shipping will benefit even if China-style boom proves elusive
  • Short-term European box prospects soften
    The eurozone crisis will dampen continent's imports this year
  • Sami criticised for not considering PMSC history
    Questions raised over thoroughness of certification process
  • German shipping must consolidate to survive
    Blunt message from maritime co-ordinator as industry seeks to solve its plight
  • Vale sells off converted VLCC ore carriers to Polaris
    Vessels to be chartered back to the Brazilian iron ore miner
  • Fiscal year losses narrow for Evergreen but deepen for Yang Ming
    Both companies build their cash positions
  • Nordic Shipholding warns that it could go bust
    Company needs equity injection or further moratorium by March
  • Good to know, hard to find out
    Europe's recession exposes some home truths about boxes
  • Deepsea car trades offer bright spot for shipping
    Norwegian Car Carriers expects PCTC charter rates to improve moderately this year and next
  • U-Ming widens first-half operating loss to $4m
    Capesize glut hurts Taiwanese dry bulk player
  • Twin storms in China only cause mild rise for capesizes
    Spot market boosted by typhoon but the panicked Australian fixture flurry has peaked
  • IRISL ships return to Iran flag
    Five vessels removed from Sierra Leone register
  • Rotterdam's success has left local communities out in the cold
    Chamber of commerce urges councils to invest in port-related activities
  • Capital gains flatter Exmar interims
    Net financial result remains a loss
  • HSH Nordbank posts $88m half-year profit
    Deteriorating shipping climate will increase risk provision, says ship finance giant
  • Boxship orders forecast to equal 20% of fleet by year-end
    Macro Report foresees total of 316,000 teu in new orders this year and 1.1m teu in 2013
  • CSSC Holdings first-half profits fall 63%
    China state-owned yard's fortunes reflect shipping industry woes
  • Höegh goes back to black in second quarter
    Firm secures finance for FSRU vessel
  • Good shipowners frozen out of credit markets
    EXCLUSIVE: Lack of liquidity affecting daily operations, warns ship finance expert
  • Universal Shipbuilding and IHI unit to merge in October
    Combined assets create Japan Marine United with ¥25bn in capital
  • DSME profits fall 46% in second quarter
    One-off charge linked to Romania venture weighs down results

Fairplayweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • New Orleans reopens
    A BACKLOG of vessels today began moving in and out of the New Orleans port, which began digging out after Hurricane Isaac
  • Höegh LNG plans spin-off
    NORWAY'S Höegh LNG said today it plans to spin off its floating LNG assets and liabilities to a fully owned Bermuda subsidiary
  • PTTEP unit fined for biggest spill in Australia
    PTTEP of Thailand's Australian subsidiary was fined today after pleading guilty to four charges relating to Australia's largest oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported
  • 21st Century Shipbuilding liquidating in Korea
    SOUTH Korea's 21st Century Shipbuilding is being liquidated after it failed to win new orders and boost cashflow
  • Bankruptcy, equity loss threaten Nordic Shipholding
    NORDIC Shipholding today warned that bankruptcy is feared if it cannot solve financial problems caused by a continued weak product tanker market
  • Miami surveyor sentenced
    CLASS surveyor Alejandro Gonzalez has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and a year of supervised release for falsely certifying vessels
  • Zambia picks Trafigura in $500M tanker deal
    ZAMBIA today reportedly awarded a $500M contract to Trafigura for tanker transport of fuel to Africa's top copper producer for one year
  • Prospects hailed for Singapore's shipyards
    PROSPECTS for Singapore yards Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Marine remain bullish even though PETROBRAS contracts will take a breather, a sector analyst said today
  • DOF plans $120M bond issue
    NORWAY'S DOF offshore service vessel operator said it plans to raise 700M kroner ($120M) by issuing unsecured seven-year bonds
  • CSSC Holdings profits fall 63% for 1H
    CHINA State Shipbuilding's subsidiary CSSC Holdings reported a 63% year on year drop in profits attributable to shareholders for 1H
  • Goldenport takes hit but sees growth prospects
    GREECE'S Goldenport Holdings has suspended dividends after an impairment charge took it deep into the red in 1H12
  • Shin Yang profits fall 41%
    MALAYSIAN shipowner and builder Shin Yang Shipping said today net profits dived 41% year on year for the year ended 30 June
  • Cashflow woes hit Bumi
    FINANCIAL concerns have hit Indonesia's biggest steam coal producer, Bumi Resources
  • Supramax rates stabilising
    SUPRAMAX rates are stabilising on coal movements, brokers said today
  • BPI fall reaches week 6
    THE BALTIC Panamax Index has dropped for six straight weeks, losing 30 points to average 758 yesterday

The Journal of Commerceweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • WTSA Sets Low-Sulfur Fuel Surcharge Component
    Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia will add a new component to their bunker fuel surcharges to reflect...
  • ILA Talks Stalled With a Month to Go
    The International Longshoremen's Association formally asked United States Maritime Alliance for a final contract offer, but USMX Chairman/CEO James Capo...
  • HSH Nordbank Profit Sinks on Shipping Slump
    HSH Nordbank's first half net income plunged to 70 million euros ($88 million) from 338 million euros ($426 million) a...
  • Virginia Prepares for Possible ILA Strike
    The Virginia Port Authority said it and the VPA's operating company, Virginia International Terminals, have begun preparing the Hampton Roads...
  • Unifeeder Acquires Feederlink
    Denmark's Unifeeder has acquired Rotterdam-based Feederlink Shipping from Irish Continental Group in a $36 million deal that accelerates the consolidation...
  • Goldenport Posts Loss As Ship Values Decline
    Goldenport plunged deep into the red in the first half as it wrote down the book value of its containerships...
  • Landstar Downgrades Quarterly Forecast
    Landstar System on Thursday lowered its double-digit growth expectations for the third quarter to a mid-single-digit range, a potential sign...
  • ABF to Fight $750 Million Teamsters Lawsuit Dismissal
    ABF Freight System will again appeal a $750 million lawsuit against the Teamsters union and various YRC Worldwide subsidiaries, after...
  • US Gulf Ports Reopen After Isaac
    Ports along the central Gulf of Mexico have reopened after sustaining what officials said was minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac's...
  • Commentary: Industry, Not Government, Drives Truck Safety
    Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in early August shared with the audience at the PeopleNet...
  • Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 27-31
    OOCL will bump up rates on its Asia-Europe services next month. As part of the Hong Kong-based line's revenue restoration program,...
  • MSC Flaminia 'Safe' for English Channel Passage
    The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has been declared safe for passage through the English Channel but is awaiting approvals...
  • Mideast Ports Still Dealing With Ramadan Congestion
    Ports in the Middle East are still suffering congestion after the surge in imports during Ramadan and the Eid al...
  • Panama Canal's Aleman Passes the Torch
    It can be said of few people that they have changed the shape of global commerce and shipping. Without doubt,...
  • Rebuilding Brazil, One Brick at a Time
    Brazil may be the high-profile "B" in the "BRIC" bloc of emerging nations, but South America's largest country still ranks...
  • Commentary: Strike Force
    With a single sentence - "It looks like we're going to have a strike" - International Longshoremen's Association President Harold...
  • Commentary: Beyond Sept. 30
    In one respect, the breakdown of International Longshoremen's Association contract negotiations was a surprise. In another, it wasn't. Yes,...
  • Shanghai Container Index Declines
    Spot rates from Shanghai to North Europe, North America and the Mediterranean dropped this week, indicating a weakening market, according...
  • DHL Expands India LCL Service Network
    DHL Global Forwarding has launched two new less-than-containerload services linking India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru), with Sweden...
  • Jerry Bridges to Leave Port of Virginia
    The tenure of Jerry A. Bridges as executive director of the Virginia Port Authority will end Oct. 31, the VPA...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • CI 'links-in' with 3,500
    Containerisation International's LinkedIn site has grown to a membership of 3,500 and is fast becoming the 'site of choice' for networking and debate within the ...
  • Turkon Line UK reaches first decade with 'vintage' celebrations
    Felixstowe, UK-based Turkon Line recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in some style with a long night on the tiles at a local hostelry, giving ample time to ...
  • Tauranga benefits from Auckland's misfortunes
    New Zealand's North Island port of Tauranga has gained at rival Auckland's expense handling a record number of containers in fiscal year 2011-12, which ended June ...
  • Much needed carrier profitability in 2012 still in doubt
    Coscon's and CSCL's H1 12 results announced yesterday confirmed that ocean carriers still have a long way to go to end the year in profit. As shown in the table, ...
  • CMHI acquires 50% stake in West Africa terminal
    China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has continued with its strategy of investing in emerging markets by obtaining a 50% stake in a new container terminal ...
  • China warns against EU austerity overkill
    With its exports to Europe in sharp decline Chinese premier, Wen Jiabao has expressed 'deep alarm' at the escalating eurozone crisis and warned against an 'austerity ...
  • Singamas' profits sharply lower
    Singamas Container Holdings, which is the second of the main container manufacturers to announce its results, has also reported a sharp downturn in the demand for ...

TradeWindsweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Lower Miss reopens after Isaac
  • Transpetro gives EAS time
    Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has won a stay of execution in its battle to hold on to a big newbuilding order.
  • Dof hunts Oslo cash
    Helge Mogster's Dof is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market for funds.
  • Marenave makes more
    Germany's Marenave says it has bucked the trend among rival owners of chartered-out tonnage by pushing up first half earnings.
  • Better quarter for Attica
    Greek ferry owner Attica Holdings managed to trim its second quarter deficit despite seeing falling revenue.
  • Vale offloads 10 VLOCs
    Vale has sold 10 of its very large ore carriers to South Korea's Polaris Shipping in a $600m deal.
  • Solvang stronger
    Norwegian gas carrier owner Solvang has trebled its first half earnings as revenue jumped.
  • Minoan cuts loss
    Minoan Lines of Greece has cut its first half deficit after withdrawing from a loss-making route to Venice.
  • Drink blamed
    A watch officer has been fined for falling asleep drunk on a cargoship that then grounded off Germany.
  • Princess "innocent"
    Princess Cruises has unveiled new evidence that shows it did not fail to rescue three adrift fishermen, two of whom died of thirst, as alleged.
  • An unwanted guest
    The US Coast Guard (USCG) has criticised an NYK car carrier's security after a trespasser was found in the captain's cabin.
  • HSH facing more losses
    German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is preparing for more loan loss provisions as the sector's crisis continues.
  • NOCC stays red
    Norwegian Car Carriers managed to trim its losses in the second quarter thanks to the addition of two new vessels.
  • Clock ticks at Nordic
    Denmark's Nordic Shipholding, the products tanker operation spun off from Nordic Tankers, has warned it could go bankrupt if new funds are not in place by the end of next March.
  • Dynacom feels price rise
    Greek owner sheds mid-90s built VL in a deal offering a rare bit of good news for asset values.
  • Yang Ming loss grows
    Soaring costs have pushed Taiwan's Yang Ming to a bigger first-half loss.
  • Fleet value hurts LSC
    Tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has suffered more losses from fleet-value impairments, but its first-half operating result was stronger.
  • Write downs hurt Dragnis
    Goldenport Holdings has slumped to an interim loss of $51.3m as it was forced to write-down the value of its fleet.
  • Hear no evil
    We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week.
  • Centurion cargo raided
    The pirate gang that hijacked the Restis-controlled tanker Energy Centurion off West Africa managed to steal 3,000-tonnes of gasoil before releasing it on Thursday.
  • Evergreen turns red
    Taiwanese container line Evergreen has posted a big reversal in fortunes for the first half as investment losses took their tool.
  • Hoegh LNG sneaks profit
    Oslo-listed Hoegh LNG has moved into profit in the second quarter of 2012 helped to a large degree by higher revenues.
  • Atlantic back in the black
    Atlantic Offshore has returned to the black in the second quarter of 2012 after managing to halve its costs.

American Shipperweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • NYK plans huge surcharge if ILA strikes
    The Japanese container line is planning a $1,000 surcharge for North American bound shipments from Asia, India and Australia to compensate for disruptions if ILA dockworkers strike at the end of September.
  • Rail strike in Antwerp
  • Port of New Orleans terminals reopening
    Gulf port reopens for business today after minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac earlier this week, with New Orleans port director lauding Army Corps of Engineers, pilots, and Coast Guard for their efforts
  • Southern California longshore clerks continue negotiations
    Clerks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to discuss a new contract with employers, partially alleviating concerns earlier this week that they could picket and induce a wider ILWU work stoppage
  • DB Schenker integrates more client systems
  • IAG Cargo pairs with CSafe for temperature-controlled containers
  • CargoWise expands further into China
  • ALK expands PC*MILER to load and rate boards
  • Jerry Bridges to leave Virginia Port Authority
  • U.S. trade chief Kirk to visit Vietnam
  • U.S. ag exports to reach $143.5 billion in 2013

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
AUGUST 31, 2012
  • Week ends with mixed prices
    Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel to depend on pricing
    'The obstacles to the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel are practical factors, but they are not technical. They are commercial.'
  • Minister wants government funding for 'clean technologies'
    'What we need now is rapid action,' says Finland's transport minister.
  • Bunket prices soften in Fujairah
    Suez prices see little movement.
  • Bunker prices firm across Europe
    Weak demand in Hamburg and Gibraltar.
  • Lender struggles with 'worsening shipping crisis'
    Nordbank taking 'heavy strain' as shipping markets deteriorate.
  • Researchers raise prospect of Australian ECA
    Data shows 'surprising' levels of ship generated pollution in Australian region.
  • Banks back moves for fuel-efficient fleet
    Efficiency 'a key factor is securing finance for new-builds'.
  • China Cosco deepens H1 losses
    Dry bulk rates remain low while bunker costs stayed high during the period.
  • Week ends with Asian markets firming
    Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • Greek shipping firm slips into the red
    Voyage expenses surge on increased fuel prices, says Goldenport.
  • Odfjell files demerger plan for Singapore terminal
    Plans to transfer its 50% stake in OOTS to a newly-established company.
  • Miami-based surveyor jailed for lying to Coast Guard
    Inspectors found exhaust and bunker fuel 'pouring' into engine room of vessel falsely certified as safe.
  • Oslo-listed firm offloads 1988-built vessel
    NOCC plans to use sales proceeds to acquire modern and fuel efficient large car carriers.
  • Arrested cruise vessel leaves Dublin
    MV Princess Danae released after owner and supplier reach agreement over bunker bill.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
In the second quarter, container traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -2.8% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +76.3%
Genoa
In the Ligurian capital, the transhipment share decreased, while the Savona port benefited.
Fincantieri records strong growth in half-year financial performance and new orders
Rome
In the first six months of 2025, orders totaled 14.7 billion euros (+93.5%)
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
In the second quarter, naval traffic through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.2%
Cairo
1,248 tankers (-2.7%) and 1,826 other types of vessels (-8.5%) passed through
CMA CGM's net profit fell by 140% in the second quarter.
Marseille
Revenues stable. The French shipping group is interested in acquiring Hutchison Ports' terminals.
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the second quarter of this year, Finnlines' revenues decreased by -5.0%.
Helsinki
Net profit of 26.1 million euros (+7.7%)
Container traffic in the Port of New York remained stable in the April-June quarter.
New York
An increase of +4.9% was recorded in the first half of 2025
The Chamber of Deputies approves the appointment of the presidents of five Port System Authorities.
Rome
They are Davide Gariglio, Francesco Rizzo, Eliseo Cuccaro, Francesco Benevolo and Giovanni Gugliotti
Latrofa appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea
Rome
Ministerial decree signed
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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