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May 4, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Slack demand induces G6 Alliance drop plans to start Asia-Europe Loop 2
  • Oman's Port of Salalah hits 30 million TEU mark with arrival of G6 service
  • Hutchison earmarks US$100 million to expand Jakarta terminal
  • Kerry Logistics acquires, rebrands Taiwan's Trust Speed Medicine Logistics
  • Fitch upholds Port of Los Angeles' AA rating despite cargo leakage fears
  • South Carolina wins CKYH Alliance calls to Charleston for new Asia service
  • Aqaba Container Terminal: 'ACT smartest, safest way for Iraq containers'
  • Russia's TransContainer first quarter profit up 150pc to US$43.79 million
  • NY-NJ Port Authority offers real time indicator of transport sector
  • Korea Air suffers US$2.55 billion operating loss despite 5.9pc sales boost
  • UPS cargo pilots ask court for same FAA rest rights as passenger pilots
  • TNT Express profits fall 34pc in Europe as Asia and Brazil make gains

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Ashte Logistics completes 3 successful years
  • DB SCHENKER to transport German team's sports equipment to London Olympics
  • Abandonment of Dabhol unloading work sparks jinx fears
  • Dhamra Port sets all-India discharge record of 98,119 tonnes in 24 hours
  • PLL & GPL sign term sheet for developing LNG terminal at Gangavaram Port in Andhra Pradesh
  • Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year
  • Higher freight rates fail to dampen Rlys
  • Govt gives nod for casein exports
  • Impose high duties to regulate agri exports: Fieo
  • Report on sugar decontrol to be in place by July: PMEAC
  • KMSDWA formed

International Transport Journalweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Air Canada to launch direct flights from Dublin to Toronto
    Air Canada will resume its direct Dublin (Ireland) to Toronto again on 8 June to meet increased passenger traffic and seasonal demands. Commenting on behalf of IAM, cargo sales age...
  • Union Pacific Railroad investing USD 4 million in Colorado infrastructure upgrades
    The US rail service provider Union Pacific Railroad is enhancing the state of Colorado's transportation infrastructure by investing USD 4 million in the rail line that runs between...
  • First quarter gains soften Asian cargo dip for Schiphol
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol' reported that its Q1/2012 total cargo throughput held up well, to end 3% below 2011 at 358,220 t, despite continuing shortfalls in its top two markets o...
  • HHLA and DB restructure intermodal shareholdings
    The German service providers Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) are rearranging the shareholdings in their companies which provide railbound container tr...
  • Japanese trucking industry spearheaded Tsunami relief efforts
    Addressing the IRU Goods Transport Council, Shuji Fukumoto, the secretary general of the Japan Trucking Association (JTA), portrayed the vital role played by trucks after the devas...
  • German Olympic Sports Confederation names DB Schenker as official team partner for London
    At the presentation of the official uniforms for the German teams at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics' Summer Games in London, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) honour...
  • Norbert Dentressangle faring well
    The French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle has announced revenues of EUR 957 million in Q1/2012, a 28% increase compared to EUR 750 million in the same period...
  • Ceva launches Iberian control tower in Spain
    Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has officially opened its control tower in Alcobendas, near Madrid (Spain). The control tower is an innovative and...
  • US-based Atlas expanding fleet
    The US road haulage company Atlas has launched its new shuttle fleet and plans to fill more than 100 driving jobs by June 2012. The haulier is offering sign-on bonuses and several ...
  • Iata appoints regional vice-president for Mena region
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Hussein Dabbas as regional vice-president for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena), with effect from 1 June. Dab...
  • CMA CGM's reaction to situation in Egypt
    The French container shipping company CMA CGM is following events in Egypt with great concern. The carrier has set up an emergency and communication response team to check the situ...
  • City of Hamburg names Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board chairman
    On 2 May, the mayor of the city of Hamburg (Germany) announced that Juergen Weber, the long-standing supervisory-board chairman of the airline Deutsche Lufthansa, was appointed cha...
  • Technical problems cause interruptions at port of Hamburg
    The German port service provider HHLA reported that there was a prolonged and more serious technical problem in the automatic truck handling sector at its Container Terminal Burcha...
  • New president elected for Germany's railway industry association
    The steering committee of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) elected Michael Clausecker as its new president on 25 April. He succeeded Dr Klaus Baur, who has retired. Cl...

Marine Logweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo gives workhorse a make-over
  • Max Sparre to retire as VP and GM at Bollinger Texas City after...
  • Sanco Shipping declares option for second seismic vessel from...
  • Lamprell books $227 million jack-up contract
  • Genmar set to emerge from bankruptcy
  • Port of LA to reward shipowners who cut emissions
  • Hornbeck Offshore reports first quarter results
  • Alu Marine Shipyard delivers pilot boat to Seine pilots
  • Braemar Technical Services names Graeme Temple Far East Regional...

World Wide Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Corps holding Seattle meeting to discuss Elliott Bay Seawall plans
  • Port of Seattle slates events to celebrate marina anniversary
  • Federal Maritime Commission boss presents Earth Day honor to Nike
  • Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates US maiden voyage call of K. NEPTUNE
  • Port of Portland schedules airport noise committee meeting

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Seafarers cynical about management safety pledges
    Study reveals gap between rhetoric and reality
  • In their own words
    Seafarers react to company claims
  • No end in sight for the great shipping recession
    Continuing financial crisis means short-term prospects remain bleak
  • US seaborne crude oil demand continues to slide
    The economy is struggling, unemployment is rising and drivers are switching to economical small cars
  • US turns up the heat on thermal coal exports
    Boost for bulkers as cheap domestic natural gas frees coal cargoes for sale overseas
  • Australia pushes forward with LNG export programme
    Woodside's production start at Pluto and gaining investment in Browse heralds progress for Australian LNG
  • Japan leads secondhand sales of modern vessels
    Average age of Greek ships sold for further trading is more than double the Japanese average of 10 years
  • Asian charterers snap up VLCCs for Atlantic loadings
    Busy spot market fixes more than 10 tankers
  • Germany presses Italy to conclude Costa Concordia investigation
    Exclusive interview: Minister to tackle 'political issue' of cruise safety
  • Allure of US Gulf product trade tips region into 'severe' oversupply
    US Gulf-Europe backhaul trade sees earnings slide as competition among ships intensifies
  • Deiulemar Compagnia declared bankrupt
    Judge rejects Italian shipowner's restructuring plan
  • James Fisher chairman Tim Harris to retire
    Rice to take helm at maritime services group in July
  • Diana Shipping sees profits shrink
    Dip in time charter rates drives net profit down by two-fifths
  • Evergreen newbuildings face financing glitch
    Order expected to proceed despite purchase option doubts
  • Hannover Re to pay out $118m for Costa Concordia casualty
    Reinsurer faces its 'biggest marine loss' ever
  • Handymax trio sale deepens Scorpio Tankers' loss
    Company eyes 'modern, high-quality' product tankers
  • India releases Enrica Lexie
    Aframax tanker impounded in Kerala after fatal shooting
  • Hamburg shipping firms eye cheap acquisitions
    Marenave and HCI Hammonia look to new opportunities
  • Mermaid Maritime wins $14m contracts to provide subsea services
    TTA subsidiary makes inroads into Middle East
  • Gifted Greeks
    Country's owners should be grateful that their favourable tax regime endures
  • Falklands delegation to visit 'oil and gas city' Aberdeen
    Islanders hope to build energy sector expertise with Scottish visit
  • Balancing act
    Only by managing capacity very carefully will carriers have any chance of making sure that recent price rises stick
  • Ningbo's box and cargo volumes rise
    China's second-largest port complex continues rapid expansion
  • FSL Trust secures second Petrobras charter
    Three-year deal signed at $14,000 per day
  • Taiwan Navigation improves quarterly profit
    Revenues grow 43% year on year
  • Quarter of offshore staff are unhappy at work
    Poll shows that industry must invest in training and nurturing staff
  • CSCL gives up on options to buy four boxships
    Decision not to add 10,000 teu vessels to fleet follows heavy losses
  • Anchorage emerges as 32% shareholder in DHT
    Rights issue elicits only 58% interest in tanker company
  • Cosco Singapore to build $200m submersible
    Cotemar order to be delivered in 2014
  • UK signs up to Singapore-based ReCAAP
    Move reflects 'strong interest in the regional maritime economy'

Fairplayweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • US 'preventing piracy convention'
    THE US government is "turning a blind eye to the Somalis because they are looked upon as tactical allies against Al Qaeda," believes Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc, which manages the Marshall Islands Ship Register
  • Scorpio trumps forecasts
    NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers today reported much lower losses than expected as refinery closures caused a shift in trade patterns
  • China, Japan deeply cut Iran oil imports
    IMPORTS of Iranian crude to China fell by 54.1% in March from a year earlier, while such imports to Japan dropped by 63-64% in April, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Navios prices offering
    ANGELIKI Frangou-led drybulk owner Navios Partners today priced its follow-on sale of 4M common units at a better-than-average discount
  • GPPL profits plummet
    APM TERMINALS-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port said today year-on-year net profits dropped 48% from the first quarter last year
  • Germany's HCI Hammonia falls to losses
    LISTED German box shipowner HCI Hammonia Shipping's net results for the last financial year fell €5M ($6.58M) from the previous year's profits
  • Finance reformation seen
    SHIPPING financing is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades as sector stakeholders seek new approaches, according to a new study published today
  • Brake braces for steel surge
    GERMANY'S port of Brake is bracing for a surge in export steel with today's inauguration of a terminal expansion
  • Box sector credibility lags
    SECRECY is harming the box sector's credibility to the public, according to a frank new report from Maersk Line
  • FSL, Petrobras close charter deal
    SINGAPORE'S First Ship Lease Trust said today its MR products tanker FSL Hamburg has been chartered to oil company Petrobras for $14,000 per day for three years
  • India importers to cut Iran oil by 15%
    INDIA'S top two importers of crude from Iran reportedly plan to cut these cargoes at least 15% this financial year
  • JV to operate Sydney Ferries
    THE NEW South Wales government today said a new JV has been awarded the right to operate Sydney Ferries
  • US coal buoys Panamaxes
    RISING US coal exports are helping to strengthened Panamax bulkers, with rates recovering from a May Day blip earlier this week
  • VLCCs set mark - but gain little
    VLCC fixing has hit a record high, with more than two dozen ships fixed yesterda
  • Agribusiness boost seen for Noble
    SINGAPORE-listed commodity trader and shipowner Noble was forecasted posting $112M in profits when it announces its 1Q12 result on 10 May, CIMB Securities said today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Army Corps OKs Jacksonville's 'Mile Point' Project
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on its Chief of Engineer's Report on the Jacksonville Harbor Navigational Study,...
  • Intermodal Rail Volume Rises 5.5 Percent
    U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending April 28 jumped 5.5 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from the previous...
  • Proxy Advisory Firm Endorses Activist Investor Slate, Castigates CP
    A proxy advisory services firm castigated Canadian Pacific for "an enduring failure of board leadership" in its endorsement of the...
  • LA Port Adopts Clean-Air Program for Ships
    The Port of Los Angeles on Thursday adopted a clean-air program for vessels that is projected to significantly reduce harmful...
  • Asia-Europe Spot Container Rates Jump
    Average spot rates on the westbound Asia-Europe trade spiked 19 percent on May 3, an increase of $629 per 40-foot...
  • Tighter Vehicle Efficiency Rules Would Cut $57 Billion From HTF
    Proposed federal rules that would tighten fuel economy standards for cars, trucks and SUVs would strip the Highway Trust Fund...
  • YRC Worldwide Narrows Loss to $48.8 Million
    Troubled trucking giant YRC Worldwide narrowed its first quarter operating loss from a year ago while expanding revenue on an...
  • Roadrunner Transportation Revenue Races to $237 Million
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems increased its profit 70.5 percent in the first quarter to $7.9 million as revenue rose 38.2 percent...
  • APL Sets Congestion Fee at Aden Port
    Singapore-based container carrier APL imposed a port congestion surcharge on all shipments from Asia and the Middle East to Aden,...
  • Drayage Strike Continues at Port Klang, Malaysia
    A strike by truck drivers at Malaysia's key gateway of Port Klang continued Thursday, preventing drayage movement of containers in...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Opens LCL Hub in Shanghai
    Kuehne+ Nagel has opened a new less-than-containerload gateway in Shanghai. The Swiss forwarder said it is offering 28 fixed-day,...
  • Investors Positive on G6 Decision Not to Add Loop
    Asian investors reacted positively Thursday to the news that the G6 Alliance will not reinstate one of its seven Asia-Europe...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Pirates going down: three years later
    Kenyan magistrates have found 11 Somali pirates that were caught-in-the-act and apprehended by a warship operating under the command of the EU Naval Force in May ...
  • ZIM seeks another postponement of ULCS newbuilds
    Market intelligence reports suggest that Israeli ocean carrier ZIM Line is endeavouring to further defer the receiving of a series of eight 12,550TEU containerships, ...
  • Taiwan's trio sink into deeper net losses for Q1
    Taiwan's top three carriers are feeling more financial pain as their Q1 12 results reveal larger losses. While Evergreen's revenue of USD133 million represented ...
  • DP World 'expands and greens' its Melbourne operations
    The phasing in of a series of new straddle carriers which feature dual diesel electric propulsion systems and enhanced container-handling abilities will reduce ...
  • BTI clarifies ocean carrier dilemma
    BoxTradeIntelligence's latest report on tradelane profitability clarifies that ocean carriers' bottom line financial result from Asia to Europe in Q1 12 was still ...
  • Salalah suffers 2011 shortfall
    The port of Salalah, Oman, suffered its second successive year of declining container traffic in 2011 with the 3.2 million TEU handled down just over 8% on 2010's ...
  • Eurozone jobless growth threatens peak season
    There are now more than 17 million eurozone citizens looking for a job, with even the hitherto stronger states such as Germany beginning to fall into an austerity-driven ...
  • Aden shutdown
    Container-handling activity at the Yemen port of Aden is at a standstill and reportedly has been so for more than a week as unions stand-out for a pay claim and ...

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • DSX quest continues
    CEO says Diana Shipping is ready to tap cash reserves following profitable first quarter as it prepares to pounce on bulkers
  • Genmar nears final chapter
    Judge prepares to unshackle Peter Georgiopoulos-led owner from chains of Chapter 11 as it lines up sale of ageing tanker.
  • Deiulemar Compagnia flatlines
    Ailing Italian operator declared bankrupt after losing intense battle to relieve pressure linked to $1.12bn debt load
  • Navios closes in on war chest
    JP Morgan says owner will have the fuel to fund raid on five capes or eight panamaxes when dust settles on $70m offering.
  • Courage exits cape arena
    Asian bulker owner says cash from demolition deal will aid future campaign to add tonnage to dwindling dry arsenal.
  • Al Qaeda cruiseship alert
    Documents found on terror suspect reveal organisation's plans to target passenger vessels.
  • Atlantico Sul in big loss
    Brazilian shipbuilder's 2011 deficit outstrips revenue despite 29-ship orderbook.
  • HHI feels margin pain
    Korean shipbuilder's first quarter earnings weighed down by less orders for high value ships.
  • Eyal Ofer: banks powerless
    Zodiac chief rules out more bankruptcies in "dark and terrible period" because lenders can't afford to sell off ships cheaply.
  • Scorpio takes a hit
    Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner hit by a loss after offloading tanker trio.
  • Thomson in the mire
    Passengers sue after "holiday from hell" on UK cruiseship, including allegations of faeces in kids' pool.
  • One more for Petrobras
    Singapore-listed owner bags three-year deal for FSL Hamburg with Brazilian company.
  • Aeolos in supreme court win
    Judges find in favour of owner of Greek VLCC overturning charter ruling for Petrobras.
  • Fire erupts in bulker hold
    Canadian firefighters take two hours to extinguish blaze on Algoma Discovery at Hamilton.
  • TMM hit by stronger peso
    Currency swings against US-listed diversified owner in the first quarter.
  • Aker Phil's tanker hope
    US shipbuilder says buyers' interest increasing for products carriers it is building on spec.
  • Nordlake leaves India
    German boxship heading for Singapore after 15-month detention following warship collision.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • Panalpina, RedPrairie enter partnership
  • Brooks to retire from AA Cargo
  • NS starts building Charlotte intermodal hub
  • China Shipping passes on ship option
  • Hyundai, 'K' Line, NYK, and PIL leave MOL's CSW
  • Study: Many midsized firms risk export violations
  • OECD says freight volumes could quadruple by 2050
  • Solar industry forms global trade group
  • Kenco, Hermes offer retail logistics service
  • Diana earnings lifted by expanded fleet

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 3, 2012
  • GL releases new requirements for scrubbers
    Updates to its rules include addressing system layout, safety concept, materials, and handling of noxious process substances.
  • Losses in key north European ports
    Reports say most Rotterdam suppliers fully booked till May 8.
  • Prices fall in Fujairah
    NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading.
  • Share of fuels exceeding 3.50% sulphur limit slightly up
    Latest sulphur update from DNVPS shows 2.7% of commercial HSFO samples it tested may be non-compliant with MARPOL Annex VI.
  • New trader joins Dan-Bunkering's head office
    Yong Geng will be a part of the Chinese team.
  • Singapore fuel oil stocks stable
    Demand remained steady amid heavy arbitrage arrivals during the week ended May 2, 2012.
  • Bunker prices falling in key Asian ports
    Markets soften in Singapore, Hong Kong and Busan.
  • Vopak LNG in feasibility study for LNG terminal at Estonia
    Study will include prospects for LNG bunkering.
  • Noble Group establishes bunker subsidiaries
    Bunker units formed in Panama and Rotterdam in line with the group's expansion strategy.
  • WFS shares fall on 'weaker-than-expected' Q1 revenues
    Shares fall as much as 12% on Wednesday even as the company reported generally higher Q1 results.
  • China fuel oil stocks up 3% on week
    Fuel oil volume in China amounted to 3.1 million mt in the week ending May 2.
  • Governments should adopt 'common road map' on emissions
    Different emission limits set by different geographical locations 'biggest challenge' faced by the shipping industry, says BIMCO.

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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.
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Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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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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