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July 5, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • Evergreen to charter ten 13,800-TEU newbuildings from Greek shipmanager
  • Singapore's NOL to sell iconic headquarters to raise investment cash
  • Portland's unsolved inter-union dispute hits river cargo traffic in Idaho
  • Alexander & Baldwin Holdings becomes part of Matson with re-branding
  • Shippers doubt MSC ended NE-Asia bookings on cargo surplus as claimed
  • Evergreen optimistic about box shipping market prospects in third quarter
  • Chinese carriers scrap ships to cope with overcapacity-driven downturn
  • China sends first fleet of trucks to France via Central Asia and Russia
  • South Carolina legislature commits US$300 million to Charleston dredging
  • Black Sea NUTEP terminal plans expansion to meet accelerating growth
  • Felixstowe faces ever stronger Southampton, London Gateway rivals
  • Cargotec buys Australia's Asicano freight handling automation technology
  • Global air cargo volume falls 2.2pc in May as demand slows, says IATA
  • ICAO rules become more restrictive on air carriage of lithium batteries
  • Airlines ask UK government devise cross-party deal on third runway

Exim Indiaweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • Hamburg Sud aiming at 26 pc cut in CO2e emissions
  • ICS opposes 1,000-mile routeing measure in Mozambique Channel
  • WSC opposes US FMC's rate index
  • Pentaerythritol from EU to attract anti-dumping duty
  • Sugar exporters capitalising on delay in Brazil cane harvest
  • "Just implementing orders to take back leased land", says Kandla Port Trust
  • Cochin Port floats tender for setting up port user complex
  • Huge stockpile of iron ore shipments at Paradip Port puts exporters in a spot
  • Inordinate delay leads Ennore Port to put pvt. box terminal project 'on notice'
  • KoPT's Haldia Dock Complex tender attracts 30 bids
  • FinMin directs banks to fund exporters
  • Global factors & deceleration in manufacturing impacted exports: Fieo
  • Govt in no hurry to export wheat: Thomas
  • Guj HC strikes down retrospective I-T Act amendment; relief to exporters
  • INR quoted higher at 54.32 after dropping to 54.75
  • Sector-specific sops likely, says Rangarajan

International Transport Journalweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • Safmarine voted friendliest line in Pakistan
    Pakistan's Friendly Line award was recently presented to Safmarine Pakistan at Pakistan international freight forwarders association (Piffa)'s inaugural excellence 2012 awards even...
  • Goodman selects commercial director Europe
    Property manager and developer Goodman Europe has chosen Kristof Verstraeten to be its commercial director for Continental Europe. Verstraeten has shouldered responsibility for the...
  • Gotthard railway line reopened
    Trains are once again able to use the Gotthard railway line in Switzerland after a rock fall closed the Erstfeld-Göschenen section about four weeks ago. This highly important trans...
  • FAA proposes civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation
    The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to inflict a USD 206,550 civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation, a scheduled air cargo and cargo charter company, for viol...
  • Chep Aerospace Solutions awarded maintenance contract by United Airlines
    Chep Aerospace Solutions has been appointed by United Airlines, the world's largest airline, measured in terms of traffic, and founding member of the Star Alliance network, to main...
  • Hermes Hansecontrol: managing director switches to advisory board
    Eckhardt Fechtner has resigned from the management of the Hermes Hansecontrol Group and transferred to the advisory board of the international test institute. Fechtner, who came fr...
  • BLG: supervisory board names new CEO
    The supervisory board of the German service provider Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft - Aktiengesellschaft von 1877 (BLG) recently appointed Frank Dreeke as the new CEO of the BLG Log...
  • USA and Sierra Leone negotiate initial open skies agreement
    On 26 June, delegations representing the USA and Sierra Leone initialled the text of a US-Sierra Leone open skies agreement. Applied on the basis of comity and reciprocity pending ...
  • Durvenbeck boosts vehicle fleet to 1,000 HGVs
    The Duvenbeck group of companies, based in Bocholt (Germany), has boosted its vehicle fleet to 1,000 units. 600 of the new trucks came from Daimler. The Mercedes Actros, a truck th...
  • Scania collaborates with DuPont on first thermoplastic oil pan module
    An oil sump moulded from DuPont Zytel nylon resin, is helping the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania meet new challenges with regard to noise, emissions and weight. The...
  • Australia's first national rail safety investigator
    Australia's minister for infrastructure and transport has introduced legislation into the parliament to make rail travel safer for all Australians. The transport safety investigati...
  • Agility to provide logistics support to Gorgon Project and extends existing contract
    Agility, a leading global logistics provider, announced a new scope of work to support the Gorgon natural gas project in Western Australia. The work, estimated to be worth AUD 232 ...

Lloyd's Listweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • Commerzbank pull-out to hit ship refinancing
    Bank's exit from ship finance is likely to affect customers seeking to roll over existing loans
  • Expect the unexpected
    Nothing is certain in the energy industry - not even for the LNG boom
  • Will Greeks' fresh approach to LNG shipping pay off?
    Industry observers disagree over how the flood of orders for liquefied natural gas carriers may work out
  • World trade heads south
    Economists hail emerging Asia-Latin America trade corridor
  • Korean Register defends involvement with NITC
    EXCLUSIVE: Class society concerned that ship safety will be compromised by political sanctions
  • VLCC spot market suffers as oil buyers wait for crude price to fall
    Chartering slowdown pushes Middle East-Asia earnings to eight-month low
  • KG crisis claims new casualty
    Merkur Sky fund secured too little capital from Commerzbank consortium
  • German government and ship lenders review Commerzbank fall-out
    Talks seek sound financing models to secure the industry's future
  • Is insurance a help or a hindrance?
    Some may question the validity of equating an insurer's stance on the flooding of a home to its willingness to provide cover which could ultimately go into the hands of pirates
  • Ten-ship order to boost Stena's chemical tanker market presence
    Tonnage will support biofuel joint venture
  • Lauritzen buys offshore support vessels
    Investment through HitecVision joint venture taps robust oil and gas project demand
  • Swings in bunker prices reflect volatile crude oil market
    Prices correct themselves after 25% dip from April peak
  • Cruise safety body to publish independent emergency guidance
    Skagerrak Foundation expresses concern over issues raised during the Costa Concordia inquiry
  • K&R insurance cushions the impact of piracy, says Hiscox
    Armed guards marketed like 'maritime Viagra' but a political solution matters most
  • US domestic oil spells trouble for tankers
    Sunoco revamp heralds new, bearish era for crude tankers
  • Boxship charter market index posts year's largest weekly fall
    ConTex index has been falling for the last month as summer leaves demand becalmed
  • Capesize bulkers agree loss-making index-linked voyage contracts
    Charterers impose their will on shipowners as market fundamentals weaken
  • Cowan rejoins Moore Stephens
    Former group chief financial officer of V.Group and chairman of V.Ships Capital returns to his first employer to be head of corporate finance
  • Korea Eximbank raises lending to shipyards and carriers
    Policy bank provides another $880m in loans amid industry woes
  • Bahri signs $120m deal to complete Hyundai Mipo order
    Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia bankrolls two general cargo ships
  • Dockwise secures its hold over Fairstar
    Buyer applies to Rotterdam court to hold extraordinary shareholders' meeting
  • Long Beach offers incentive for cleaner calling
    Cap on dockage fees offered for large ships
  • Yangzijiang gets $150m loan from CDB
    Credit is backed by shares owned by chairman Ren Yuanlin
  • Rongsheng under pressure to complete buyout of Quanchai Group
    Institutional investors urge China's largest private yard to act as regulatory deadline looms
  • Berlian Laju Tanker gets a three-month reprieve from creditors
    Embattled tanker owner vows to fight on with restructuring process amid mounting pressure

Fairplayweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • Liability proposals to aid German wind schemes
    SHIPPING and installation activity for offshore wind projects in Germany could accelerate quickly under proposals to limit the liability of grid operators
  • Lauritzen, HitecVision form JV
    J LAURITZEN of Denmark today formed a 50/50 venture with HitecVision, the Norwegian oil and gas private equity investor
  • UAE bypass nearly finished
    THE UAE's Habshan-Fujairah pipeline is within a month of providing an oil bypass of the Strait of Hormuz, IHS World Markets Energy reported today
  • Dockwise urges Fairstar EGM
    HEAVY-lift specialist Dockwise has applied to a Dutch court for authority to convene an extraordinary meeting of shareholders of rival Fairstar Heavy Transport
  • Shipping invests in Somalia
    SHIPOWNERS are investing in economic development in Somalia, according to US think thank One Earth Foundation
  • India clears surplus wheat for export
    DELHI has approved the export of 2M tonnes of wheat on bulkers to clear warehouse space for new crops
  • Concordia refloat plans outlined
    ITALIAN shipbuilder Fincantieri said today it will try to refloat Costa Concordia using watertight caisson boxes
  • Ship sinks in Philippines
    A GENERAL cargo vessel has sunk off in the central Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard told Fairplay today
  • Court gives BLT more time
    INDONESIA'S chemical shipping group PT Berlian Laju Tanker said today it has secured another three months' protection from creditors from a Singapore court
  • Prospects fail to lift MMHE ratings
    TWO ORDER prospects for Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering might not be enough to pull the group out of its 'underperform' rating, CIMB analyst Norziana Mohd Inon said

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • Judge Bars ILWU From Slowdowns at Portland
    A U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • ISS announces Europe and North Africa team
    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) decision to restructure its organisation and replace a system based on eight regional offices spanning the northern and southern ...
  • ILA and USMX make 'substantial progress' in contract talks
    After a fiery start to US East Coast contract negotiations, some positive news has emerged. International Longshoremen Association's (ILA) president Harold Daggett ...
  • SAECS slows down its ships
    The Southern Africa Europe Container Service (SAECS), which is maintained by DAL - Deutsche Afrika Linien, Maersk Line, Mitsui OSK Lines and Safmarine, has decided ...
  • LB port launches incentives to boost marketshare
    The US West Coast port of Long Beach (LB) is trying to ramp up the use of rail as well as encourage larger, cleaner ships to dock at its facilities via two incentive ...
  • Drewry ambivalent on ocean carrier profitability in 2012
  • US recovery 'remains tepid'
    That is according to the annual report from the International Monetary Fund [IMF], which also warned that America risked falling off the so-called 'fiscal cliff' ...
  • UK shippers get on their marks for the Olympics
    With four million extra visitors expected in London for the Olympic Games starting on July 27 and lasting until to August 12 - and with the Paralympics commencing ...
  • COA looks for refrigerant contamination solutions
    The latest meeting of the Container Owners' Association, which took place in early June, in Seoul, had as one of its main discussion sessions a debate on the use ...
  • Tripoli port to retender terminal concession
    The Lebanese port of Tripoli's plan to find managing operators for its second container terminal, which is currently under construction, will have to be retendered.While ...
  • Maersk and MSC join forces again in Mediterranean
    Maersk Line/Seago have switched from using their own vessels between Alexandria (Egypt), Ashdod (Israel) and Novorossiyk (Russia) to chartering space on MSC's Black ...

TradeWindsweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • Densa cape for George
    Densa Shipping has found work for its latest capesize newbuilding with George Economou's Classic Maritime, brokers say.
  • DP World banks $138m
  • Samudera sells bulker
  • Pallas picks Akdeniz
  • Chemical tanker coup
    Swedish partners Stena Bulk and Concordia Maritime have confirmed a ten-tanker newbuilding splash in China, including options.
  • Yangzijiang shifts yard
  • Top trump for boxship boys
    Stocks in Asian container lines enjoyed a strong day as investors were encouraged by a positive top-line profit projection from Drewry.
  • Ship adrift off India
  • UTSC at record high
  • Private equity first for Lauritzen
    J Lauritzen has turned to private equity for the first time and teamed up with Norwegian heavyweight HitecVision.
  • Buyers circle P+S
  • Limarko sells another
  • Dockwise in legal press
    Dockwise's heated battle for control of rival Fairstar has entered the courts.
  • Universal kills IPO
    Mehmet Karamehmet's efforts to float a tanker company on the Oslo Stock Exchange have failed, it was confirmed this morning.
  • Trai Thien at 100%
  • Ingosstrakh pays out
  • Cargoship sinks off Cebu
  • BLT gets more time
    Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) has won another three months breathing space from creditors the company confirmed Wednesday.
  • Atlantic goes to Kleven
    Atlantic Offshore has ordered two platform supply vessels worth nearly NOK700m ($117m) at Kleven Maritime.
  • Jakarta eyes cruise hub
    Indonesia is reportedly looking to build an international cruise ship terminal in the capital city of Jakarta.
  • US port offers incentives
    The US Port of Long Beach is to offer incentives to encourage larger, cleaner ships to call at the port.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JULY 4, 2012
  • MGO prices fall in Fujairah but IFO still firming
    Middle East hub sees average demand and good avails.
  • European bunker prices still cllimbing
    Southern Europe sees sharpest increases.
  • Bunker player looking for growth in MGO sales
    UK port sees traffic triple in first five months of 2012.
  • Court grants BLT more time
    Troubled shipping company sees protection from ship arrest extended.
  • Eco-tanker order heralds big savings
    Four options added to six-ship order which stresses importance of vessel design.
  • Bunker Holding sales up by a third
    Bunker Holding posts positive results for 2011 financials.
  • Bunker prices in Asia continue upwards climb
    No issues with supplies of bunker fuels at major Asian ports on Wednesday.
  • Korean yard wins $1.2 billion containership order
    Vessels will use 10% less fuel compared to existing similar class containerships, says HHI.
  • Hong Kong supplier buys tanker
    Double hull, ice class oil and chemical tanker will support operations at Russian Far East.
  • Japanese refineries bunker output up in July
    July's bunker volumes from Japanese refineries 40,000 mt up from month earlier.
  • LNG 'first step' towards carbon neutral shipping
    'It is the right thing to do,' says Segment Director for Natural Gas at DNV.

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Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
London
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports record performance for the April-June quarter
Miami
Bookings reached an unprecedented level
Paolo Piacenza has been appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.
Rome/Genoa/Gioia Tauro
DB Cargo records declines in turnover and rail freight volumes
Berlin
In the first six months of this year, shipments totaled 82.9 million tons (-10.8%)
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
Trump has eliminated tariff exemptions for low-cost goods for all nations.
Washington
Goods with a value of less than $800 will also be subject to the tax.
Viking Mira was launched at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard
Trieste
The multi-role frigate "Emilio Bianchi" was delivered to the Muggiano shipyard
The Port Authority of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea has obtained EMAS registration
Ravenna
Certifies commitment to environmental management and sustainability
MSC Cruises reduces emissions with the support of an energy transition plan
Geneva
The 2024 Sustainability Report has been presented
DSV reports strong growth in financial and operating results thanks to the acquisition of Schenker
Hedehusene
Quarterly record in air and ocean shipment volumes
In 2024, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues increased by +12.8%
Genoa
Operating result down by -31.7%
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
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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.
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