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November 5, 2012
Sched Netweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Asia-Europe rates continue to increase, rising 13.4pc to US$1,491/TEU
  • China Shipping starts Haikou-Ho Chi Minh City weekly container service
  • Wan Hai credits intra-Asia for third quarter net profit of US$42 million
  • DP World to build US$200 million Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal
  • Rotterdam box volume slips 1.1pc to 8.9 million TEU in first 9 months
  • UK P&I Club marine underwriters to increase 2013 renewal fee by 7.5pc
  • Building of China-North Korea cross-border bridge soon to commence
  • High-speed 506-kilometre railway linking Golmud and Dunhuang to be built
  • Kerry Logistics' KART LTL trucking service links China to Vietnam
  • Cosco's Piraeus Container Terminal volume up 96pc to 1.6 million TEU
  • After dock strife, Marseille expects record 1.07 million TEU in 2012
  • California to fine non-CARB compliant reefer boxes US$1,000 from January
  • Panama Canal awards contract to build bridge on expanded Atlantic side
  • Air China, China Eastern profits fall as cargo, passengers loads shrink
  • Dutch regulator grants UPS extension on TNT buyout to February 28
  • AAPA reports 0.4pc slip in Asia-Pacific in September cargo volumes
  • Air France-KLM quarterly profit increases 21-fold to US$397 million
  • News of US$1.7 million Sao Paulo warehouse hold-up alerts air shippers

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Curtains to rise on Gujarat Junction 2012 tomorrow
  • DCI to add 3 more dredgers in 2 years
  • DGS orders inquiry into reasons behind tragic grounding of tanker
  • Domestic box handling in China booming
  • GE Shipping posts 3-fold rise in net profit
  • Integrate inland waterways, coastal shipping at Vallarpadam to reduce cost: CCHAA
  • Mystic Shipping facilitates discharge of record quantity rock phosphate at Kandla Port
  • New Zealand mulls withdrawing antitrust immunity to shipping lines
  • NOL sees Q3 profit turnaround to $ 50 m
  • SeaIntels container schedule reliability stats show sharp improvement in Sept.
  • Cotton exports come to a halt
  • ABG not to exit from NSD
  • Milind Deora promises focus on Major Port capacity augmentation, boosting Indian shipbuilding
  • US Customs expanding advanced air cargo screening pilot
  • Forex reserves rise marginally
  • INR ends weak at 53.81
  • BBC Chartering establishes presence in Fremantle, Australia effective Nov. 1
  • PPGs annual conference to be held in Le Havre next year

International Transport Journalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • LPL Projects+Logistics in Hamburg completes its executive management
    Armin Schriefer (45) was named managing director of the German company LPL Projects+Logistics, which is headquartered in Hamburg, on 1 October. He was previously an executive in th...
  • Asky Airlines to resume service to three African destinations
    Starting tomorrow (3 November), multinational Asky Airlines based in Lomé (Togo), is to serve the Gambian capital Banjul again. The thrice weekly Lom'-Accra (Ghana)-Freetown (Sierr...
  • Panalpina now officially GDP certified at Brussels airport too
    The Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina has reported that its operations at Brussels airport have the latest to obtain official GDP (Good Distribution Practice) ce...
  • Russian Railways spends nearly EUR 890 million on train safety improvement programme
    Russian Railways spent more than RUB 3.3 billion (EUR 31.3 million) on implementing a train safety improvement programme in 2011, and more than RUB 36 billion (EUR 886 millio...
  • ACI sees cargo traffic growth until 2031
    Airports Council International (ACI) has published its Global Traffic Forecast 2012-2031, based on surveys of its members - close to 200 airports all over the world - for their vie...
  • UPS public offer for TNT Express - extension of offer period
    The US integrator United Parcel Service (UPS) and the Dutch service provider TNT Express N.V. (TNT Express) have announced that the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets ...
  • DSV Solutions to operate European supply chain services for Yokogawa Europe
    DSV Solutions in the Netherlands has won a long term contract to operate Yokogawa's European supply chain operations from its brand new service centre in the Amsterdam Westpoort ha...
  • Less profit for Swiss despite rising load factors in Q3
    Swiss International Air Lines reported an operating profit of EUR 153 million for the first nine months of 2012, a 36% decline compared to the...
  • Deutsche Post to test 50 pilot vehicles in 2013
    After a one-year development phase, the first Streetscooter prototype has met Deutsche Post's expectations in terms of features loading capacity and safety standards. Deutsche Post...
  • UASC with new direct service between Turkey and Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and Indian subcontinent
    Kuwait-based United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) began operating a new direct service between Mersin, Izmir and Istanbul (all Turkey) and destinations in the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf ...
  • Kerry Asia Road Transport launches China-Vietnam LTL trucking service
    Kerry Asia Road Transport (KART) has launched a new scheduled twice-weekly trucking service connecting Shenzhen (China) and Hanoi (Vietnam), through its Asean-China road network. T...
  • Measures to cut costs at Rail Cargo Austria
    The supervisory board of Austria's state railway OeBB has decided on a range of cost-cutting measures for its freight arm Rail Cargo Austria (RCA). Some 100 employees will be made ...
  • 4flow reinforces its business development field
    Martin Benning is joining 4flow, a company providing consulting, software and services for logistics and supply chain management. He will be in charge of developing new transportat...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Three crew member whistleblowers get $67,000 each
  • Huntington Ingalls promotes Tom Stiehle
  • Jones Act waivers issued to aid in gas flow
  • U.S.-flag interests not opposed to Jones Act waivers
  • Navy scientists look to reinvent the gas turbine
  • Coast Guard reopens Port of NY/NJ on limited basis

World Wide Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Port association elects new officers for 2012-13
  • Homeland Security halts Jones Act to allow tankers to call Northeast ports
  • Cheese shop opens doors at Sea-Tac International Airport
  • Cargill exec stepping down as chief financial officer
  • US rail freight traffic rolls to up/down week

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • DNB hails an end to dry bulk slump
    Norwegian bank has high hopes too for boxships and tankers
  • Schlüssel Reederei KG takes over Harmstorf
    Head office consolidation planned as German firms pool resources
  • North Europe import-export balance breaks down
    Ports see fall-out from euro crisis as inbound goods fall behind outbound flows
  • Can HSH Nordbank hold its nerve?
    The world's biggest shipping lender seeks to increase its state-backed guarantees
  • Commerzbank withdrawal from shipping hits owners
    Surprise move has left many in the financing industry with a bitter aftertaste
  • Vive la différence
    In the ever more crowded LNG segment, smart players are seeking to diversify
  • New world order
    Plans to exploit shale gas will see shipping spearhead a new battle for energy security
  • Port hopes in Wales
    A visit to ABP reveals a light at the end of the Severn tunnel
  • Hurricane havoc has halted New York-New Jersey port operations
    USCG pledges restored service a 'priority' but damage is evident along the waterfront
  • VLGC earnings plummet as cargoes dry up
    Concerns mount over sourcing new LPG supply
  • TransAtlantic cuts its third-quarter losses
    Swedish shipping firm hit by weak trade in northern Europe and offshore supply glut
  • P+S insolvency hearing opens in Stralsund
    Deadline for creditor claims is December 14
  • Bonheur posts increased profit
    Exchange rate gains boost Fred. Olsen holding company
  • Sincere Navigation issues new shares to back bulker purchases
    Taipei-listed dry bulk firm will raise $25.3m after ordering three vessels
  • Two Southeast Asia hijackings highlight regional piracy threat
    Despite September incidents, IMB chief sees such incidents as issues of national law
  • Asian yards' results show offshore orders essential
    Samsung Heavy Industries outperforms its peers and shows significant shift towards sector
  • Navios Logistics plots Uruguay port expansion
    Greek owner's logistics arm targets grain, iron ore and other commodities
  • Palm oil trade is 'one to watch' for tankers
    Fewer newbuildings are taking cargoes on maiden voyages, leaving more for others
  • Cape rates hold steady
    Capesize rates will stabilise this month due to Chinese demand, say brokers
  • Gasoline crisis pushes Obama administration to issue limited Jones Act waiver
    But with discharge terminals still closed, actual impact will be limited

Fairplayweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • London Club raises P&I rates by 12.5%
    P&I CALL rates have been raised by the London P&I Club - by 12.5%
  • Is Asia/Europe box recovery imminent?
    A RECENT rebound in Asia/Europe box rates has left analysts divided over whether it means a recovery is imminent
  • Keppel to convert FLNG for Golar
    KEPPEL Shipyard has agreed to convert a Moss LNG carrier into a floating LNG plant for Golar LNG
  • Missing Russian gold ship sailed illegally
    RUSSIAN gold ship missing since the morning of 27 October turns out to have sailed illegally into the Sea of Okhotsk
  • One Mombasa strike halts, another starts
    DOCKERS in Mombasa today reportedly halted a strike that had snarled Kenya's main port for two days
  • DPW to add container terminal at JNP
    DUBAI Ports World has been cleared to invest about $200M for a new box terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
  • China schedules start of labour rules
    CHINA has scheduled its implementation of an international labour convention
  • Golar LNG prices follow-on
    JOHN Fredriksen-controlled Golar LNG Partners today priced a follow-on offering to pay for acquiring an LNG carrier from sponsor Golar LNG Ltd
  • Yang Ming turn losses into $92M in profits
    YANG Ming Marine Transport of Taiwan has reported third-quarter net profits of NT$2.7Bn ($92M), up 153% on losses of NT$53 ($181M) in same period of last year
  • Box rate yo-yo warned
    RATE RISES for box ships on Asia/Europe routes might be followed closely by a rate collapse, a senior shipping analyst has warned
  • Viking sees weak North Sea PSV market
    THE NORTH Sea's PSV market is likely to suffer a mainly soft final quarter of the year due to continued flow of new vessels on the market, says Viking Supply Ships
  • Prospering Panalpina gains market share
    SWISS logistics group Panalpina, the global ocean freight forwarder, said today it is closing in on significant gains in market share
  • Russian groups set for commodity takeovers
    Argos Group, which trades and distributes petroleum and biofuel products in Europe, is set to be acquired by AFK Sistema - the Moscow-based holding of Vladimir Yevtushenkov
  • COSCO yard unit's profits fall 19%
    COSCO Corp (Singapore) said today its profits fell 19% year on year in the first nine months of 2012, on decreased shipbuilding and drybulk revenues
  • Oz LNG exports seen at 20M tonnes
    AUSTRALIA'S resources minister Martin Ferguson said today the country's LNG exports are estimated to reach 20M tonnes in 2011-12

Containerisation Internationalweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Fargo 'TOPS' for Roadways
    UK transport and logistics software provider, Fargo Systems has signed a five-year deal with multimodal transport group, Roadways Container Logistics to roll out ...
  • Wan Hai showing the way
    Taipei-headquartered Wan Hai Lines continued its profitable work in Q3 adding another USD42 million dollars of net profit to the USD26.4 gained at the half year ...
  • American consumers more confident
    That is the finding of the latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index which rose to 72.2 in October, up from 68.4 the month before, hitting a five-year high ...
  • Containers give way to sail
  • MSC Flamina: blaze still a mystery
  • Fuel shortages hamper Sandy clean-up
    With the death toll rising to more than 90 and millions of Americans and thousands of businesses on the US east coast still without power a shortage of fuel is ...
  • Asia - Europe GRIs holding
    At least that is the anecdotal view, and not least also the view from the spot markets, suggesting that the radical culling of services by liners on the troubled ...

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • US in Jones Act waiver
    The US Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended Jones Act restrictions in response to fuel shortages caused by Hurricane Sandy.
  • RCL oils paper press
    Royal Caribbean Cruises has turned to shareholders with a $500m paper issue.
  • Uljanik stretches loss
    Croatian shipowner Uljanik Plovidba has seen nine-month losses grow as costs rose.
  • Hellenic tied to buy
    Sale-and-purchase brokers have linked Hellenic Carriers of Greece to the unconfirmed acquisition of a supramax bulker.
  • E-mails are private
    Fairstar Heavy Transport has failed in a bid to access the e-mails of former chief executive Philip Adkins in a legal case that is seen as having important implications for the way business is done today.
  • Tankers trump Facebook
    Sadly for fans of Fridays, hard work pays better than spending time on Facebook - even if you own the social media phenomenon.
  • Great Eastern builds profit
    Indian tanker and bulker owner Great Eastern has been boosted by ship sales as its profit rose in the second quarter.
  • Bigger is better
    India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has returned to profit in the first half as it expanded its fleet.
  • Two sides to FLNG story
    Golar LNG's plan to enter the floating LNG arena has contrasting implications for its rivals, DNB says.
  • New dawn for Sunrise
    A Jutha multipurpose has been refloated after a month stuck in Spanish sand.
  • Daily life at sea
    We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week.
  • Yang Ming chops loss
    Asset sales have helped Taiwanese container line Yang Ming reduce its losses in the first nine months.
  • TransAtlantic plots sales
    Christen Sveaas' Rederi AB TransAtlantic has cut its third quarter loss but it remains unhappy with its performance in Industrial Shipping.
  • Cosco Sing slumps
    Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen its bottom line sag in the third quarter as the shipbuilding and dry-cargo markets continued to struggle.
  • UECC crewman dies
    A crewman has died on a UECC car carrier after complaining of chest pains off France.
  • Cauvery: two bodies found
    Two more bodies have been found in the search for five missing crew who abandoned a grounded Indian tanker off Chennai.
  • Greek sweet on capes
    Moundreas' triple purchase catches the eye amid questions about charterers hunger for the ships.
  • IHI grows earnings
    Japan's IHI Corp has posted a big jump in six-month profit ahead of its shipyard merger with JFE Holdings.
  • Eagle lands term deal
    A Deep Sea Supply anchor-handler has clinched 12 months of work in Malaysia worth $8.5m.
  • Tax trims Olsen profit
    Norwegian owner Fred Olsen's holding company Bonheur has seen profit held back by a bigger tax bill in the first nine months.
  • ABP buys new cranes
    Associated British Ports (ABP) has awarded a contract to Liebherr for four new ship-to-shore gantry cranes.
  • Bibby seals bank loan
    Bibby Line Group has secured a £53m ($85m) loan from Standard Chartered to bolster its offshore fleet.
  • Kinder back in business
    Kinder Morgan says its New York harbour terminals forced shut by Hurricane sandy are poised to re-open.
  • Golar Grand drops down
    Golar LNG Partners (GMLP) is set to acquire an LNG carrier from fellow John Fredriksen company Golar LNG for $265m.
  • Zafiro gets Davie nod
    Zafiro Marine looks to have won its bid to take over troubled Canadian shipbuilder Davie Yards, it emerged last night.
  • Motiva calls force majeure
    Motiva Enterprises has confirmed that force majeure has been declared at four of its terminals in and around New York.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Ex-GE executive starts project logistics firm
  • DP World to build new berth at India's largest port
  • Devine named new president of OOCL (USA)
    Paul Devine replaces former president Erxin Yao, who is relocating back to Hong Kong to become OOCL's director of corporate planning, regions management and corporate administration.
  • Mixed 3Q for Panalpina as air freight slumps
    The Switzerland-based company's forwarding revenue in the third quarter rose 9.6 percent to $1.8 billion, but operating profits fell 84.3 percent to $7.5 million. Year-to-date, revenue is up 1.6 percent to $5.2 billion.
  • OOCL's chassis changes in Virginia, Midwest cities
  • Tecsys secures financing for growth
  • Weak demand grounds SIA freighter
  • Dole Ocean Cargo raising Americas rates
  • MOL's TP vessel reliability holds steady in 3Q
  • Duarte-Peláez named new AAPA chairman

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
  • Weekly global market roundup
    A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world.
  • Bunker prices in the Americas end week lower
    Demand was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player.
  • EPA waives air standard regulations for New York region
    Foreign tankers that normally will be allowed to sail from the Gulf of Mexico to New York-area ports.
  • WFS hosts earnings call with management team
    'Despite current market conditions, we continue to find opportunities in the marine market place, while maintaining a strong risk management discipline.'
  • ABS ramps up LNG research efforts
    Scope of agreement includes LNG fuelled ships, bunkering and subsea exploration and production.
  • Week ended soft in Fujairah
    Prices generally down with some stability returning to Suez bunker market.
  • Prices fall for fourth consecutive day in north west Europe
    Prices continue to soften across continent.
  • Ships refloated a month after being driven ashore
    Pollution fears lifted.
  • DFDS defends deployment of vessel described as 'disastrous purchase'
    'It's very fast in a straight line and uses a lot of fuel,' says former operator.
  • Efficiency index marred by erroneous data, say owners
    'For a shipowner to have his ship knocked off a potential charter on the basis of an inaccurate standard is extremely harsh.'
  • Crude oil prices fall in early trading Friday
    Saudi Arabia expected to cut December prices for heavy and medium grades.
  • Week ends with IFO prices largely down
    Supplies of marine fuel fine at key Asian ports on Friday.
  • US barge operator completes $116 million acquisition
    Total of 13 barges and seven tugboats acquired from Allied Transportation Company.
  • NYK Line narrows H1 losses
    Firm reduces net loss from 'freight negotiation and cost-cutting activities', says President.
  • 'Next generation' VLCC to use Wartsila low-speed engine
    Order represents Wartsila's 1,000th order for its RT-flex common-rail 2-stroke engines.
  • Chinese supplier re-elects directors
    Continues its search for a replacement auditor.
  • Titan appoints financial adviser
    Altus will advise whether Guangdong Zhenrong's offers are 'fair and reasonable'.

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Mulino proposes the Panamanian state's entry into the consortium interested in acquiring Panama Ports Company.
Panama
Supreme Court verdict on concession contract pending
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Container shipping company ONE's quarterly results worsen
Singapore
In the April-June period, revenues decreased by -4% and net profit dropped by -89%.
Accidents to dock workers occur equally frequently on board ships as on land.
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%)
Valencia
Containers arriving and departing are increasing. Transhipment is declining.
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
Wista Italy denounces the exclusion of women from the nominations of port authority presidents.
Milan
Musso: The glass ceiling that prevents women from accessing leadership roles remains.
In the second quarter, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -6.0%
Ankara
18.1% decline in ships over 200 metres in length
Fifty kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia
Rome
They were hidden inside a reefer container arriving from Ecuador
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
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.
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.
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