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April 5, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • APL en route to slashing carbon footprint by 30%
    Container shipping line APL is doing its part in the drive to curb international shipping's carbon emissions levels that are said to contribute 2.7 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions every year.
  • Commerzbank may face 441m euro losses
    As soaring fuel costs and slumping freight rates leave shipping companies struggling to pay their creditors, Commerzbank AG may face shipping-loan losses of as much as 441 million euros (S$729 million) this year.
  • Shippers stay afloat using Chapter 11 in US
    When Marco Polo Seatrade of the Netherlands filed for bankruptcy in a US court in July, lenders fought to get the case thrown out. While the company docks in ports around the globe, the lenders argued, its ties to the United States are limited to two small financial accounts.
  • Baltic index takes a tumble

Sched Netweb site
  • Idle box ship fleet shrinks in March for the first time in seven months
  • Hanjin Shipping takes delivery of 2nd of eight 13,100-TEU containerships
  • Chinese industrial profits drop 5.2pc as exports slow on weak demand
  • Vietnam shipbuilding boss jailed 20 years for Vinashin financial losses
  • APM Terminals and Petkim agree to build box port in Aliaga centre, Turkey
  • Solicitor General's input sought by Supremes before LA truck ruling
  • US shippers join truckers in court battle over hours of work restrictions
  • New Zealand's Steelbro makes sidelifter crane with 45,000-tonne capacity
  • Asia Pacific airlines see cargo volumes rise by 7.8pc in February
  • Lion Air appoints Lexindo as cargo sales agent in Malaysia
  • Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second B747-8F
  • Shannon Airport hopes to escape limbo as specialist aviation centre

Exim Indiaweb site
  • A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port
  • Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12
  • JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12
  • MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme
  • Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters
  • VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position
  • Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port
  • Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt
  • Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds
  • Exports grow at three-month low in February
  • Long dry spell to hamper tea output
  • RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept.
  • MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • TFG Transfracht receives TÜV certification for Eco Plus programme
    After a successful audit, TÜV SÜD, a world's leading technical service organisation headquartered in Germany, has awarded the appropriate certification to TFG Transfracht for its E...
  • BBC launches new heavylift cargo service between Europe and Asia
    The German multi-purpose and heavylift cargo shipping company BBC Chartering has launched a new Europe-Asia service. The carrier's "BBC Karan" was the first vessel in thi...
  • The German inland shipping industry in 2011
    In 2011 the amount of goods transported on inland waterways in Germany sank by 3.3%, compared to the previous year. The federal statistical office Destatis reported that a total of...
  • Global freight volumes remain stagnant
    According to the latest global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD, the performance of road and rail freight in the EU-27 and the USA indicate w...
  • TNT Express testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles
    TNT Express is testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles in the UK. The vehicles form part of a larger trial by TNT Express to assess the suitability of lighter alternatives to r...
  • Volvo selling more trucks in Asia and the USA
    Volvo Trucks delivered 8,238 trucks in February 2012, 2 % fewer units than in the equivalent time frame a year ago. Some 3,077 trucks were delivered to customers in Europe in Febru...
  • AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second Boeing B747-8F
    AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest cargo airline, has taken delivery of its second Boeing B747-8 freighter from US-bas...
  • IAG Cargo welcomes Iberia to its Heathrow hub
    IAG Cargo recently announced a further milestone in the integration of its two brands, British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo: The Ascentis and Premia facilities at London He...
  • Series of AN-124-100 flights help Honda rebuild facilities after devastating flooding in Thailand
    Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Airlines has carried over 200 t of industrial equipment from Japan to Thailand to help with the reconstruction of Honda's assembly facilities after they we...
  • DHL Global Forwarding expands near Milan
    DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, has opened a new ...
  • Hermes UK wins five-year parcel contract with New Look
    Parcel delivery company Hermes UK, part of the German Hermes group, has won a five-year e-commerce delivery contract with the British fashion retailer New Look. The contract previo...
  • Nippon Express purchases US-based Associated Global Systems
    Nippon Express USA, a subsidiary of the Japanese company Nippon Express, has acquired Associated Global Systems (AGS) a US-based logistics company. AGS is a mid-sized logistics co...
  • TNT Innight: new chairman of the board
    The overnight express service provider TNT Innight has announced that Pieter de Wit, its current managing director finance, replaced Philip Alliet as chairman of the TNT Innight gr...
  • Night flight ban for largest German airfreight hub
    Germany's federal administrative court (one of five federal supreme courts) today brought years of conflict over the expansion of the largest German airport in Frankfurt to an end....

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Incat Crowther to design 12 Fast Supply Vessels for Brazil
  • Qatar's GDI orders jack-up at PPL Shipyard
  • NASSCO gets $68.9 million mod to Comstock contract
  • Chengxi Shipyard to build series of Deltamarin designed...
  • Keppel Shipyard gets contracts to upgrade two FPSOs
  • Torm reaches agreement with banks and time charter partners
  • Damen delivers tug to Colombia's Intertug in just two weeks
  • Man Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller...

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Three new response vessels headed to lower Columbia River
  • Trucking group backs bill replacing truck excise tax
  • Lowes presents Horizon Lines with 2011 Platinum Carrier Award
  • Grants to help Port of Olympia bring new lighting project online
  • APL predicts new vessels will cut future carbon exhaust

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Biting the Big Apple
    Growing attendance at investor forums reveals appetite for maritime
  • Boxship charter rate gains stall
    Larger vessels post biggest price gain on ConTex
  • Piracy by any other name
    Ships exposed to Gulf of Guinea robberies have little protection
  • Piracy study notes at least three patterns behind attacks
    Research pinpoints trends as Somali-based incidents widen their reach
  • Brussels doesn't know best
    The European Commission has urged New Zealand to end exemptions for liner conferences. It should be told to back off
  • ILA and USMX confident of labour accord
    Both sides pledge 'no disruption' at US east and Gulf coasts as master contract talks start
  • NewLead drops post-panamax charter
    Owner returns to Nasdaq compliance
  • Banks play down Morgan Stanley loan loss warning
    Commerzbank and DNB exposed, says analyst
  • Newbuilding orders hit new lows
    Capacity shakeout likely as yards fail to land deals
  • Islamic ship finance goes mainstream
    Shipowners can expect small slice of $1trn pie
  • Frontline VLCC charter boosts spot market
    Brokers forecast spot market lull over Easter
  • Diversify and prosper
    Banks that keep faith with shipping course will benefit long term
  • Peel Ports tackles concerns about Mersey masterplan
    Consultation reveals concern about traffic and environment
  • China and Saudi Arabia firm up petrochemical partnership
    Deal is latest in ongoing collaboration between the two nations that could boost wet cargo tonne-mile demand
  • Capital Product sheds second smaller tanker
    Proceeds from 2005-built duo used to repay bank debt
  • Medcenter box volumes fall by a fifth
    Maersk Line loss is Malta's gain
  • Fuel leaks from cargoship aground in North Wales
    Two helicopters lift Polish crew from German-owned vessel
  • Brazil ramps up iron-ore exports
    But capesize charter rates refuse to budge
  • Transnet outlines seven-year investment strategy
    South Africa repositions its ports as gateways for bulk exports
  • Serious losses maintain upward trend
    Back year figures deteriorate year on year and 2011 is likely to follow suit, says IUMI
  • Rains dampen Australian coal export hopes
    February figures released today provoke pessimism despite improvement on last year
  • Box chartering market turns quiet
    Easter break slows containership fixing
  • John Dragnis takes Goldenport helm
    Commercial director takes over from father as chief executive in planned succession
  • Torm agrees financial solution
    Shares diluted as banks and charter partners take stake in company
  • KfW-Ipex Bank boosts ship finance lending
    KfW-Ipex has restructuring unit for KG vessels
  • Regulation will raise PMSC standards
    Armed guards have prevented at least 40 attacks, says PVI
  • Wan Hai sheds all core profit in 2011
    Taiwan box line stays in black because of investment gains
  • MAN acquires Kappel Propellers
    Deal gives Danish engine maker the intellectual property rights, software and designs of unique Kappel tip fin product
  • Risk to shipping after Rena stern sinks
    Authorities warn of fresh pollution
  • Bulker arrested in Hong Kong
    Crew asks Russian Seafarers' Union for help

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Rena leaks more oil
    MARITIME New Zealand said today a new leak from grounded box ship Rena has dumped about 2,000 barrels of oil near the Bay of Plenty
  • Ship grounds off Wales
    A GERMAN ship was holed in a grounding off North Wales, sparking a dramatic wintry rescue
  • AdF urges IMO to put off sulphur curbs
    FRENCH shipowner lobbyist Armateurs de France is trying to persuade the IMO to put off imposing its 0.1% marine fuel sulphur content limit in northern Europe
  • VLCCs ride demand wave
    THE VLCC spot market's recent strong performance is likely to continue on high trading activity and tonnage mile demand, according to a leading tanker broker
  • Capesize drybulk rates continue slow rise
    SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers continued their recovery from very low levels, but ample supply of tonnage is likely to limit the upside, according to shipping analysts
  • Release delayed in India slayings
    AN INDIAN court has ordered a delay in releasing two armed guards and their tanker in the fatal shooting of two fishermen
  • Big Oil questions US ownership rules
    ONEROUS rules for shipowners might hinder the ability of companies to participate in US cabotage, an oil lobbyist has warned
  • Excel defers loan payment
    NYSE-listed Excel Maritime has confirmed it deferred a $24M loan payment as part of a previously announced agreement with lenders to amend its $1.4Bn credit facility

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • New Panama Locks Opening Faces Three-Month Delay
    The Panama Canal's new locks will probably not be ready for their scheduled opening in October 2014, but will be...
  • Schneider National: No Tornado Injuries
    No Schneider National employees were injured when a tornado ripped through its Dallas operating center Tuesday afternoon, sending trailers flying....
  • Asian Air Carriers See Growth in February
    Freight carried by Asian airlines in February rose 7.8 percent from the same period in 2011, as an earlier Chinese...
  • Asia, Mideast Handle More Than 40 Percent of Global Air Cargo
    The Middle East and Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 40 percent total air cargo traffic last year, according to figures...
  • Schneider Assesses Tornado Damage in Dallas
    The images captured on video are stunning: orange trailers are lifted from the ground by a tornado and tossed hundreds...
  • APL Pledges to Slash Emissions 30 Percent by 2015
    More modern vessels and slow-steaming will help Singapore container line APL cut carbon exhaust emission by 30 percent by 2015,...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands African Services
    Saudi Airlines Cargo began weekly 747 freighter service to Ghana this week, expanding the Middle Eastern carrier's freighter service network...
  • Court Upholds Frankfurt Night Flight Ban
    A German court today upheld a controversial ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport, a major setback to Lufthansa Cargo...
  • Israel Corp. OKs $50 Million for Zim
    Israel Corp. directors allocated $50 million as a financial reserve for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, which last week posted a...
  • APL Sets Third Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Trade
    APL will raise its rates by $450 per 20-foot container on westbound trades from Asia to Europe, starting May 1....
  • Port Nehru Container Volume Hits All Time High
    The volume of containers through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) hit an "all-time high" of 4.32 million 20-foot...
  • Tokyo Container Trade Hit Record High in 2011
    The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Tokyo rose 8.6 percent in 2011 from the previous...
  • Port of Rotterdam Income Up 10 Percent
    The Port of Rotterdam Authority booked net income of $246 million in 2011, a 10 percent increase on the previous...
  • Italy Fines 15 Shipping Agents for Price Fixing
    Italy's antitrust authority fined 15 liner shipping agents and two trade associations a total of more than $5.3 million for...
  • UP Expects "Slow But Steady" Growth This Year
    Union Pacific Railroad anticipates "slow but steady" growth in freight volume this year, driven by the industrial products sector and...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Bilbao box count rises 8%
    In 2011, the Spanish port of Bilbao processed 8% more containers than in 2010 with 572,784TEU handled. It meant that the port exceeded its previous record which ...
  • ICTSI set to handle cargo in Karachi
    Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is entering the Pakistan container-handling market by taking an equity interest in one of Karachi's ...
  • Ndua lauds Mombasa's performance
    Despite challenging and economic and operational issues throughout 2011, Gichiri Ndua, managing director, Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has declared that the country's ...
  • Antwerp beckons the biggest liners
    The Belgium Port of Antwerp [PoA] is sending out a message to liner companies that it can now accommodate the biggest containerships on the oceans today, following ...
  • Carriers go on the GRI offensive
    Ocean carriers are going for the burn, hitting shippers with wave after wave of general rate increases in an endeavour to return their businesses to break even ...
  • Trailer Bridge emerges from bankruptcy
    US Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge has emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings - with the company's joint ceos hailing this as marking the 'beginning of ...
  • Piracy: prevention is better than cure
    That is the view of leading marine distance table publishers, AtoBviaC, which has recently introduced a new Anti-Piracy Routeing Tool within the BP Shipping Marine ...
  • Drewry: carriers' margins to 'yo-yo'

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Hapag mints new rotations
    Hamburg-based containership giant expands network with sailings tied to the Adriatic, Egypt, Germany and Russia.
  • Syscorp backs vegoil venture
    Expansion crusade continues as diversified Malaysian owner forges chemical tanker alliance with edible oil producer.
  • Analyst unmoved by CPP sale
    Wells Fargo says chemical tanker transaction is unlikely to impact Capital Product Partners' ability to keep payout intact.
  • Rena springs new leak
    Stricken containership spews oil off New Zealand as high winds and massive waves stifle recovery efforts.
  • Dur steps up to the plate
    Urs Dur takes the bull by the horns as Michael Pak prepares to add internationally-listed shipping names to research portfolio.
  • Vale Beijing bound for yard
    An STX Pan Ocean VLOC which was damaged ahead of its maiden voyage will check in at sibling builder for an inspection.
  • Grounded ship springs a leak
    Vessel which ran into trouble off Wales has spilled gas oil, authorities say.
  • Vale mulls VLOC sales
    Iron ore giant in talks to shed giant bulkers but still optimistic about beating Chinese port ban, CFO says.
  • Banks take Torm stake
    Lenders sweep up shares in Danish owner after agreeing a short loan holiday.
  • CPLP sells second tanker
    Evangelos Marinakis-led owner offloads vessel two weeks after flogging sistership.
  • Jefferies tips dry workouts
    Many listed bulker owners will be challenged by accelerated debt payments this year with additional restructurings likely, analyst says.
  • NFC goes coastal
    Oman's state ferry line launching domestic run to scoop up tourist trade.
  • Keppel wins more FPSO work
    Singaporean giant bags conversion deals from SBM and Bumi Armada worth $135m.
  • Livestock carrier targeted
    Australian police arrest activists who boarded Kuwait's Al Shuwaikh at Fremantle.
  • Ezion Central America bound
    Singapore offshore company's year goes from strength to strength with another charter contract.

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • Grand Alliance adds LA, Shanghai calls to PAX loop
  • Maersk hiking U.S. export rates
  • State Department selects Accenture for global logistics enhancement
  • Southern gets new 777Fs for DHL service
  • Rail Logistics-Cold Train partners with Interstate Distributor Co.
  • E2open launches real-time supply chain monitoring
  • Congressmen support NY-NJ rail barge expansion
  • Washington Notebook: Roadmap for air cargo screening
  • CN in new interchange service with CSX
  • Chainalytics extends freight market intelligence

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 4, 2012
  • APL to cut emissions by 30% by 2015
    Influx of new vessels and running at reduced speed has put the target within reach.
  • Prices slip slightly in Rotterdam
    No clear trend across Europe on Wednesday.
  • Middle East market softens
    Other markets moving up mid-week.
  • MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller technology
    Optimised propeller and propulsion efficiencies contribute to lowering the EEDI and offers fuel savings of up to 6%.
  • Oil tumbles on rise in US crude output
    Oil futures fall as inventories rise to highest level since June.
  • North American ECA could trigger more sulphur disputes
    Suppliers blending close to 1.00% sulphur target will likely cause several instances of 'off-spec' test results subject to different interpretations.
  • Forum looks at preparation for next generation of shipping regulations
    Representatives from the maritime industry meet to discuss how incoming regulations will be impacting the industry.
  • Grant to support development of scrubber effluent treatment
    Company is developing a prototype treatment device for the removal of hydrocarbons from sulphur scrubber systems.
  • Rear half of grounded Rena container vessel sinks
    Amount of fuel released only 'a tiny percentage' of that released immediately after the grounding last year.
  • Fuel leak fear for stricken vessel
    'I don't know obviously for certain but I'm presuming the fuel tanks have been ruptured in some way,' says operations manager.
  • Shipping loan losses to hit German lender in 2012
    'It is a risky business, as risky as many parts of commercial real estate,' says analyst.
  • Mid-week dip in bunker prices at major Asian ports
    Players report no issues with product supply at present.
  • US departments to host biofuels roundtable
    Biofuels Industry Roundtable to engage private sector to produce advanced biofuels.
  • Container sector warned against 'false sense of security'
    Freight rates improvements are vulnerable unless 'inherent structural capacity is truly tackled', says Drewry Maritime Research.
  • US-listed exchange to offer 380 cSt, 180 cSt grade OTC contracts
    New over-the-counter contracts will be launched on April 30, says ICE.
  • Brightoil makes 'significant progress' on oil terminal project
    Gains government approval to build 300,000 mt capacity oil terminal at Zhoushan, China.
  • Bad weather affecting bunker deliveries at Japanese ports
    Bunker deliveries at Japanese ports depending on judgement of local suppliers, says player.
  • Box carriers' operating losses total $5.6 billion in 2011
    With margins bottomed, now carriers can look forward to better rates in 2012, says Alphaliner.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
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