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March 6, 2012
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Demand for Middle East oil tankers climbs to record high
    Spot demand for supertankers carrying Middle East crude oil climbed to a record of as many as 142 fixtures in February, or 9.79 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), slightly higher than the previous month, ship brokers said yesterday.
  • 'Bloodletting' seen in shipping industry this year
    Many of the giant cranes that tower over the port of Aarhus, Denmark's second biggest city, are standing idle these days.

Sched Netweb site
  • MSC shifts megaships to transpac, bigger vessels destined for Asia-Europe
  • MOL launches new performance measurement scheme for containerships
  • UASC takes delivery of third of nine 13,470-TEU ships from Samsung
  • Two new berths start operation at Xiamen's Zhaoyin port area this year
  • Egyptian PM wants Damietta container terminal construction to resume
  • Shipping community in Vietnam sees opportunities for recovery in 2012
  • TOC Container Supply Chain's Hong Kong conference from March 13-15
  • Barcelona eurorail link gives Barcelona chance at 25pc of Asia-Europe cargo
  • APM Terminals Inland Services to start Kochi container freight station
  • Global Institute of Logistics moves to audit Indian container terminals
  • Danaos receives last of five 8,530-TEUers, topping fleet to 312,779 TEU
  • K+N opens in Chiang Mai to boost integrated logistics services in Thailand
  • IAG Cargo to continue M&As, but focus on cool chain product development
  • Korean Air to launch thrice weekly flights to Nairobi in June
  • Proposed air cargo screening bill brought into the spotlight again

Exim Indiaweb site
  • AADA to hike China/HK-Oz rate from April 15
  • Asia-Europe rates soar 71 pc, transpacific down 0.8 pc
  • Baltic index gains last week
  • CMA CGM reshuffling Asia-US East Coast services
  • Goa's barging industry in hot waters
  • Govt close to finalising cargo support for Indian ships
  • IBLCCI's economic mission to Belgium from May 20-25
  • MSC deploys first 12,500-TEU vessel on Asia-US West Coast trade
  • NYK, Evergreen, Hanjin & HMM to launch US-South America service
  • Set up tribunal to examine seafarer wage pact, HC directs govt
  • WTSA recommends US-Asia rate hikes from April
  • Basmati exports likely to ascend 14 pc
  • Imports of sensitive items surge 45 pc during April-Dec.
  • India likely to cut oil imports from Iran
  • Indo-Pak trade to scale $10 bn by 2015: PHDCCI
  • Albatross Inland Ports assures high quality service at Kolkata trade meet
  • Govt approves deepening & widening of Mumbai Harbour, JN Port channels
  • New national air cargo policy on anvil
  • Surge in cargo pushes up truck rentals
  • Work on ' 250-cr. Tripura-Bangla rail link to begin soon
  • Tariff value of precious metals hiked
  • Adani Enterprises to supply coal to NTPC
  • India-Canada CEPA ratification likely by 2013

International Transport Journalweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • New director corporate sales for OPDR
    The internationally active short sea shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Reederei (OPDR) added Timm Ulrich Niebergall to its management team on 1 December 2011. ...
  • Construction starts on McLaren Vale Overpass in South Australia
    Construction work has started on the McLaren Vale Overpass in South Australia. Once completed in 2013, the new overpass will significantly improve safety for the almost 28,000 moto...
  • Chemlogix Global appoints new international sales manager
    The US-based company ChemLogix Global LLC has appointed Marie Holst to the position of manager international sales. Based in Blue Bell, PA, Holst will focus on expanding the compa...
  • New main dealer for Isuzu Truck in South Wales
    The commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK is continuing to expand its dealer network this year. The company appointed seven new dealers in 2011 and as early as January 201...
  • Russian Railways with increasing freight
    Russian Railways and its group (140 of its subsidiaries and 170 associated companies) have announced the financial results, prepared in accordance with international financial repo...
  • Iata reports weak cargo traffic start to 2012
    The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced global traffic results for January showing an 8% decline in airfreight compared to the same month in 2011. The decline ...
  • Lynden International opens first European office at Brussels airport
    The US Logistics company Lynden International is expanding its European network by opening a new service centre at Brucargo, the dedicated freight area of Brussels airport. The loc...
  • British Columbia eliminates jet fuel tax
    The Western Canadian province British Columbia (BC) has fulfilled its promise to eliminate the aviation fuel tax for internationa...
  • Russia planning major container complex in the Far East
    Russia is planning a complex to handle containerised goods in the Khabarovsk region in the Far East. The facility will be based around the ports of Vanino and Sovetskaya Gavan (som...
  • Spain: TCB Railway increases cargo turnover by 21%
    TCB Railway, the railfreight company owned by the Spanish entity Grup TCB, has optimised its operations, achieving a 21% increase of cargo turnover in 2011. Last year, the rail ser...
  • "MSC Fabiola" - largest vessel ever calling at US west coast ports
    The 12,500 teu "MSC Fabiola" operated by the Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is the largest container vessel ever to call at US west coas...
  • Borusan Logistik appoints new head for road, rail and airfreight
    The Turkish service provider Borusan Lojistik has selected Volkan Yildirim to head its international overland, rail and airfreight departments. In his earlier career...
  • Logwin expanding in South Africa
    Logwin, an international logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), has moved into larger premises in Port Elizabeth (South Africa). The new location is close t...
  • CEE appoints Ekin Nakliyat as new member in Turkey
    The service provider Ekin Nakliyat from Istanbul has become a new member of the Cargo Equipment Experts CEE network in Turkey. Nakliyat represents the heavy haulage service categor...
  • Van der Vlist UK relocates UK head office
    Van der Vlist UK Ltd, part of the Dutch-owned Van der Vlist Transport Group, has relocated to a purpose-built site at Burma Drive in Hull (UK). The new office, located less than a ...
  • CFL cargo changes management
    The rail service provider CFL cargo reshuffled its management by nominating Marcel Theis as chief operating officer in February. The post was formerly held by Marc Calmes who hence...
  • Willi Betz back in the black
    The German forwarding company Willi Betz posted a 7-digit profit in 2011. This is the first time the firm has been in the black for several years. The turnover jumped to EUR 800 mi...

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • Lori Harper promoted to Ingalls Shipbuilding VP of supply chain management
  • Italian shipping company and chief engineer charged in magic pipe case
  • MTN Satellite Communications adds to senior leadership team
  • Latvian Navy SWATHs to be kept in GL class
  • Cal Dive books $46 million Pemex pipeline contract
  • Bulker sustains bottom damage entering Turkish port
  • STX Finland books conversion order from newbuild customer
  • Pirates hijack vessel off Oman coast

World Wide Shipperweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • IMO environment committee adopts vessel energy efficiency guidelines
  • Department of Commerce names Deputy Assistant Security for Europe
  • NOL Group executive named top IT leader for 2011
  • Diana takes delivery of Panamax container ship
  • Inchcape Shipping Services opens new Malta office

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • Demolition rates face threat of price correction
    Market 'groaning and creaking' under the weight of available tonnage, says GMS
  • MEPC makes little headway with MBM debate
    Impasse reflects climate-change row between developed and developing nations
  • Australia seeks value chain investors to back its LNG goals
    Queensland to upgrade quaysides and hinterland to support export goals
  • Wärtsilä and HHI extend co-operation
    Finnish engine maker signs 10-year licence deal for construction of low-speed two-stroke diesel engines
  • Lobby wars at IMO over EEDI
    Shipping and green interests clash over extending EEDI to existing tonnage
  • Demands for permanent slow steaming increase
    Calls for setting speed limits come as more owners look to permanently derate engines
  • Gas powering the fishing industry
    Rolls Royce design for fish feed vessel
  • ClassNK and Indonesian class society draw closer
    Wide-ranging agreement provides for a proactive approach to sharing information and the exchange of opinions on technical and industry topics
  • High global LPG prices deter buying and hold freight rates down
    Brokers forecast minimal change in VLGC charter rates for March
  • Fuel Oil Single Swap shields bunker buyers from volatile markets
    Single-tonne contracts hedge small owners against fuel price risk
  • VDR data crucial in Costa Concordia case
    Recordings will reveal the real events of the grounding and capsize
  • Rates refund of $105m for firms on English port estates
    Waiver overturns 2008 Valuation Office decision
  • UPDATED: Maersk issues peace proposal with new profit priority
    Exclusive video interview with chief executive S'ren Skou
  • Allied Maritime faces avalanche of charter claims
    STX Pan Ocean among the most exposed as three further owners file US suits
  • Fred Olsen, unsung hero
    Fred Olsen's approach to the 1970s tanker crisis offers valuable lessons today
  • Extending the energy efficiency design index
    EEDI cannot apply to ships which cannot meet the scope of Marpol Annex VI
  • Turnaround in dry bulk secondhand market 'not far away'
    Brokers note uptick in buyer interest
  • Almi inches closer to debut LNG deal
    Favoured builder Daewoo said to have offered Greek tanker owner two slots
  • BP agrees $7.8bn settlement with 'substantial majority' of Deepwater Horizon civil claimants
    Government case remains open, but experts believe oil major is under more pressure to settle
  • Cold comfort for owners as bunker prices stay high
    Fujairah bunkers hold at $750 per tonne, down from last week's $763.50 record
  • Rolldock orders two heavylift vessels from German shipyard FSG
    Tonnage allows flexible handling for outsize and project cargoes
  • Armed guards becoming entrenched, say experts
    Private security firms 'not a permanent solution' to piracy, says DfT official
  • Secondhand aframax prices take a pounding
    Several deals reported for 1990s-built ships
  • Dannebrog orders air cavity system
    First shipowner to agree to instal fuel-saving technology
  • Getting in deep
    Two years on from disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the deepwater industry is thriving
  • IMO urged to help develop guidelines for private security guards
    Role of International Maritime Organization is timetabled for discussion at safety committee meeting in May
  • Torm is granted yet another debt extension
    But speculation mounts that debt-crippled Danish owner has been given its last chance
  • Australian-China iron ore trade rises on hike in Port Hedland exports
    February lifts demand after dismal January

Fairplayweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • LNG market set to tighten
    GLOBAL volumes of LNG will be tightening until a peak by 2014, IHS CERA has predicted
  • Skou sounds warning
    THE LINER sector is generating unnacceptable margins, which have to stop, Maersk Line's CEO S'ren Skou said today
  • K+N passes 3M teu
    LEADING global ocean freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel said today increased its cargo volumes by 11% to exceed 3M teu last year
  • Captain killed in sinking
    THE CAPTAIN of a Greek refuelling tanker was killed today when the ship sank west of Athens, Reuters reported
  • Adani signs coal deals
    GAUTAM Adani-owned Adani Enterprises, India's largest coal importer, today signed five supply deals with National Thermal Power
  • Allied allegations mount
    LAWSUITS continue to pile up against Greek drybulk charterer Allied Maritime, raising claims above $5.4M
  • NITC activates tankers
    NITC IS deploying more tankers to fill the void left by jittery owners who refuse to call at Iran because of international sanctions against Tehran
  • BLT hires restructuring help
    INDONESIA'S chemical shipping operator BLT has hired a restructuring specialist
  • Rickmers sells three ships
    RICKMERS Reederei has sold three sister Handy box ships en bloc
  • Atlas pays premium
    AUSTRALIAN iron ore producer Atlas Iron has paid $11.10 per tonne to ship 110,000 tonnes of cargoes on a mini-Capesize, brokers told Fairplay today
  • Frontline eats loss on S&P
    FRONTLINE, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said today it has sold a 19-year-old Suezmax tanker for a loss
  • Chinese defy breaking trend
    SOUTH Asia's recycling market is under continued strain from heavy tonnage buying over the past month, but Chinese breakers have resumed buying in earnest

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • FMC Releases Index-Based Contract Rule
    The Federal Maritime Commission has agreed to give shippers and carriers more ability to manage rate risk in service contracts...
  • Without Layups, Pressure Won't Let Up on Ocean Carriers
    Container ship lines will struggle to achieve profitability while attempting to manage capacity that's expected to rise faster than cargo...
  • Mega-Ship Trend Comes With Consequences
    The economies of scale that are driving carriers to replace their fleets with mega-ships will result in the consolidation of...
  • Ad for Highway Bill Channels Reagan, Clinton
    Trade groups advocating a new multi-year transportation bill have enlisted former presidents Reagan and Clinton in advertising to support their...
  • US, Chinese Logistics Groups Sign Pact
    Non-asset freight transportation interests in the U.S. and China formed an alliance last week to promote trans-Pacific cooperation in third-party...
  • Kuehne + Nagel Expects Stronger 2012 After Flat 2011
    Switzerland's Kuehne+Nagel forecast above market average growth in an uncertain global economy for 2012 as net earnings grew only marginally...
  • Technology Firms Merge Intermodal Portals, Products
    Two technology companies focused on port drayage and container chassis services, Advent and eModal, merged to form Advent Intermodal Solutions....
  • Maersk Vows to Defend Market Share Gains
    Maersk Line will not allow its renewed focus on profitability rather than cargo volume to eat into the significant gains...
  • Truck Volume Forecast to Grow 3.9 Percent in 2012
    The trucking industry will outperform the U.S. economy this year, with truck freight growing 3.9 percent, greater than overall GDP,...
  • Indonesia Poised for Major Logistics Growth
    Indonesia will see rapid growth in logistics demand this year but needs huge investment in transport infrastructure to realize its...
  • Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 11 Percent
    Net orders for new Class 8 trucks dropped 11 percent in February from January, the second straight month of decline,...
  • Saudi Airlines Cargo to Fly to Saigon
    Saudi Airlines Cargo will launch a twice-weekly B747 freighter service to Saigon, Vietnam, on March 25, linking the Southeast Asian...
  • UASC Seeks Second Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Trade
    United Arab Shipping is joining other major ocean carriers in seeking a second general rate increase this year on the...
  • Building a Better Intermodal Ride
    Maersk Line is teaming up with BNSF Railway to offer day-definite delivery of Asian imports through Los Angeles to Chicago,...
  • Expectations Out of Balance
    Westbound trade from the U.S. to Asia grew faster than eastbound trade in 2011, pushing outbound shipments to ports at...
  • Cosco, China Shipping Consider More Vessel-Sharing Pacts
    Cosco Container Lines and China Shipping Container Lines are looking to expand their vessel-sharing agreements on China coastal and intra-Asia...
  • The Road to the Ocean
    Old Dominion Freight Line is driving its trucks to the water's edge and beyond, expanding its drayage and expedited less-than-containerload...
  • Railroads Nailing Shipment Growth
    U.S. rail growth this year is expected to outpace overall economic expansion as manufacturing expands and the shifting energy landscape...
  • Sydney Ready for Development
    They have deep water. They have more than 500 acres with a mile of waterfront and environmental approvals in place....
  • Express Industry's Explosive Shake-up
    As TNT Express cajoles UPS to sweeten its $6.5 billion takeover offer, rivals FedEx and DHL Express are scrambling to...
  • Ports Planning for Sustainability
    From Valparaiso, Chile, to Vancouver, British Columbia, ports face the reality that their land-use and business growth plans can't be...
  • Maersk's Lowered Expectations
    Maersk Line's warning that it would follow up 2011's $602 million loss with another year in the red underscores the...
  • For Whom the Tolls Hurt
    Jim Devine hit the roof when the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey raised the truck and auto...
  • Agencies Step Up Anti-Dumping Investigations
    The most mundane things in the world could be the subject of anti-dumping cases - catfish, honey, plastic bags, mattress...
  • Trade Enforcement One Step at a Time
    A top shipment arriving in Detroit by air not long ago drew the interest of the Consumer Product Safety Commission...
  • Helping Shippers See More Clearly
    Before teaming up with supply chain management software provider Descartes a decade ago, CVS, the nation's biggest pharmacy chain, relied...
  • Carrier Neutrality Hits a Dead End
    Many third-party logistics companies tout themselves as carrier-neutral. They proclaim to their customers that they select carriers based on getting...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • Maersk Line repeats peace proposal in Asia-Europe tradelane
    Maersk Line has reiterated that it is ready to help restore profitability in the Asia-Europe tradelane. Speaking at a press gathering in London this morning, ceo ...
  • Chemical tanker pirated off Oman
    According to NATO, a 6,813dwt chemical tanker was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Oman last Friday and has been plotted steaming towards Somalia; to add to ...
  • Maersk to bring in more slow steaming
    Maersk Line intends to further decrease the average speed of its vessels to cut costs, particularly in the Asia-Europe tradelane. Speaking at a press conference ...
  • Transpac numbers up, but will GRIs stick?
    That seems to be the sixty-four thousand dollar question facing liners operating on the Asia to USWC second-biggest global tradelane, in fact it was the message ...
  • MSC Carole freed from reef
    According to the P&I insurers for the vessel's owners [Seaspan] the 4,437TEU MSC Carole, which grounded on a reef on its way in to the Indonesian ...
  • K+N displays resilience in fiscal year 2011
    The Switzerland-headquartered logistics group Kuehne + Nagel, fought off challenging economic and trading conditions to post very strong results for its latest ...
  • India: strongest growth in ten months for new orders
    HSBC's Indian Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI], continued the expansion trend in February hitting 56.6, with the 1.2 billion-populated country reporting a substantial ...
  • APM T and MIV Logistics to build Indian CFS
    The Inland services division of APM Terminals (APM T) has entered into an arrangement with the provincial Government of Kerala, India, to develop a large Container ...

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • Bulkers hit the heap
    Hunan Ocean Shipping, Vinashin and Gearbulk take torch to 1980's tonnage in deals totaling more than $13m.
  • STNG rejects market chatter
    Product tanker owner says reports tying Wayzata Investment Partners to recent acquisitions don't hold water.
  • Scrap buyers evaporate
    Supply & demand balance 'unsustainable' as more owners seek cure for rate crisis on beaches of Asia, GMS says.
  • US firm tied to STNG deal
    Brokers connect Minnesota-based private-equity fund to $54m raid on three Scorpio Tankers product carriers.
  • Crewman survives 15-metre plunge
    Russian seafarer suffers only leg wound after falling into tank on Schulte's Chem Orion at Rotterdam.
  • Allied under heavy fire
    Dimitris Marinis-backed bulker operator's accounts in the crosshairs yet again as charter claims near $5m mark.
  • Eimskip buys reefer trio
    Icelandic owner buys Maestro's "Ice Sisters" after chartering them for seven years.
  • Temasek mulls Sembcorp sale
    Wealth fund considering selling part of its stake in Singapore-listed rigbuilder.
  • Two killed on cargoship
    Dockers died instantly after being buried under 40 tonnes of pipes on MCL Bremen at Antwerp.
  • Hurtigruten plots bond move
    Norwegian ferry and cruiseship operator to tap the market for up to $90m.
  • Maersk relaxed over tie-ups
    Danish container shipping giant welcomes increasing cooperation in industry, as it considers extending Daily Maersk service.
  • Skou: whatever it takes
    Maersk Line boss warns rivals it will not allow focus on profitability to erode its market share.
  • Tanker sinks off Greece
    Body of master of vessel that sank near Elefsina refinery is recovered

American Shipper - Ocean newsweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • INTTRA develops multi-party bill of lading
  • Australian shipper indicted for illegal U.S. exports
  • House, Senate countervailing duty bills praised
  • Web deals give wholesale supplier growth
  • Maersk to defend market share gains
  • TIA, CIFA enter cooperation agreement
  • Advent, eModal announce merger
  • Miami's 2011 box volume rises 8.3%
  • Florida East Coast Railway names Westhoff VP
  • DB Schenker rebrands beverage branch

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 5, 2012
  • Industry margins not acceptable says Maersk CEO
    Rising bunker costs 'cannot continue' says Maersk CEO.
  • 'Air Cavity System' to be installed on commercial vessel
    DK Group says contract is 'significant progression' for its fuel saving technology.
  • Fuel laden tanker sinks
    Vessel was carrying 1,800 metric tonnes (mt) of heavy fuel oil and approximately 250 mt of diesel when it sank.
  • MEPC 63 makes progress on EEDI and SEEMP guidelines
    Adopts guidelines to support uniform implementation of mandatory energy efficiency measures and moves toward clarifications on other aspects of regulation.
  • Over-the-counter bunker swaps will help players 'manage risk'
    New commodity swap should 'attract players from across the bunker sector.'
  • North European bunker prices fall
    Some players in Rotterdam fully booked until March 7.
  • Fujairah bunker prices fall
    Good demand in Suez.
  • MEPC identifies way forward to make Polar Code mandatory
    Resolves conflict between environmental aspects of the Polar Code and existing instruments such as annexes to MARPOL.
  • Maersk Line to extend slow-steaming
    'We have a huge challenge on oil price,' says new CEO.
  • LNG bunkering in Singapore could be limited by domestic demand
    'How much LNG we need to meet domestic demand will determine how much we can support ancillary services like bunkering,' says senior official.
  • Week starts with bunker prices largely down at major ports
    Demand for bunker fuels generally weak in Asia on Monday.
  • Indian firm to start bunkering operations at Kochi
    Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation charters 1,000 mt capacity bunker tanker for operations.
  • Costa Concordia fuel removal operations reach milestone
    Heavy fuel oil, diesel oil and sludge pumped out from double bottom tanks, says Smit.
  • Swiss-based trader acquiring Petroplus Antwerp refinery
    Gunvor 'committed' to operating facility on a long-term basis, says company.
  • Global Vision Bunkers welcomes new trainee
    To continue training in Rotterdam, after starting in Cape Town.
  • Firm designs 'largest and greenest' superyacht
    Ocean Supremacy able to travel at a top speed of 53 knots while consuming 50% less fuel.

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