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June 6, 2012
Sched Netweb site
  • WTSA aims to raise US-Asia dry cargo rates from July 1
  • PSA Dongguan Container Terminal goes through equity reorganisation
  • Shanghai aims to increase throughput to 33 million TEU by 2015
  • FedEx buys Brazilian shipping company Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes
  • GL holds container ship forum to discuss trends and challenges
  • ASF urges UN and governments to maintain urgent and effective measures against Somali piracy
  • Stranded Sri Lankan crew in Durban Harbour to be paid back-dated wages
  • Korean Air launches Xining to Seoul passenger service
  • Latvia's Riga airport receives first Afghan cargo shipment
  • Space cargo joins the ranks of tradition freight transportation modes

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • ASAA, JBS Academy to organise rotating trophy quiz contest 2012
  • Baltic index falls to new lows
  • Bureau Veritas launches e-learning programme for MLC training
  • European banks cut back on funding shipping
  • Evergreen Line receives Seatrade Liner Owner/Operator Award
  • Indonesian shipowners shell out $ 588.5 m towards illegal security fees
  • Maersk's reefer manufacturing unit produces 100,000th container
  • Interest subvention extended by a year
  • Gangavaram port expansion to commence soon
  • Vallarpadam ICTT receives ISO certifications for Integrated Management Systems
  • GST would be a major breakthrough towards comprehensive indirect tax reform, says Sushil Kumar Modi
  • Strict govt measures push gold imports down

International Transport Journalweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • GATX enters India's rail wagon leasing market
    Chicago IL (USA)- based GATX Corporation has entered India's marketplace via its Indian subsidiary GIPL, with the purchase of ten newly manufactured rakes, each consisting of 45 c...
  • Gefco CEO to retire in July
    Yves Fargues, current CEO of the French transport service provider Gefco, has decided to retire on 1 July, according to a company press release issued on 4 June. There will be a me...
  • KLM Cargo awarded platinum status in Cargo 2000 quality programme
    KLM Cargo has been awarded platinum status in the Iata Cargo 2000 quality initiative. The award highlights KL...
  • India's customs authority 32nd to go live on Champ's global customs gateway
    Luxembourg-headquartered Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated, business-critical IT solutions for all players in the air cargo transport chain, announced that carriers and ...
  • Loxx adds new general cargo station in UK
    The German transport and logistics service provider Loxx is operating additional general cargo services to Stoke-on-Trent (UK) from this month (June), in partnership with the UK-ba...
  • Wim Bosman Belgium goes multimodal
    Wim Bosman Belgium and its Italian partner Sittam have started offering a road/rail transport service between Belgium and Italy. Shipments are hauled by rail between Zeebrugge (Bel...
  • CMA CGM introduces largest feeder vessel into Russia service
    The "John Rickmers" with a 1,858 teu capacity, is the largest feeder vessel that is deployed in the North Continent-St. Petersburg feeder service. The vessel is operated ...
  • 26 Chinese ports handle more than 100 million t per annum
    The number of Chinese ports to handle more than 100 million t per year has increased to 26. According to the Chinese ministry of transportation Ningbo-Zhoushan is the No. 1 port wi...
  • 7% fuel savings with Freightliner's new Cascadia
    Freightliner Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks North America, has introduced a new version of its flagship Cascadia. The new truck model will be 7% more fuel efficient than most...
  • Two fatal crashes in West Africa this weekend, one involving a freighter
    Aviation Safety Network has reported that a Boeing 727-221F cargo plane left the runway on landing at Accra-Kotoka airport (Ghana) on 2 June...
  • Hansa Treuhand mourns board member Sönke Fanslow
    The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping group Hansa Treuhand is mourning the death of its board member Sönke Fanslow, who died, after a short, serious illness on 23 May, aged 42. Fans...
  • Gazeley purchases land for logistics property near Stuttgart
    The global logistics property developer and investor Gazeley has purchased a 4 ha plot of land near Stuttgart (Germany). The strategically located site, which is the largest immedi...
  • Kerry Logistics wins contract from Continental Tyres in Thailand
    The global logistics service provider Kerry Logistics has been awarded a major new contract by Continental Tyres (Thailand) Co Ltd to manage the company's warehouse storage and man...
  • Miebach Consulting: Thomas Mathives takes over after sales market department
    Miebach Consulting, an international logistics and supply chain consultancy based in Frankfurt (Germany), chose Thomas Mathives to head its after sales market department that serve...

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Ingalls Shipbuilding launches LHA 6
  • Matson honored with 2012 Coast Guard Benkert Award
  • ABS completes floating wind turbine study for BSEE
  • Eidesvik Offshore orders large subsea vessel at Kleven
  • SDARI unveils handy size bulker concept design

World Wide Shipperweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Port of Vancouver, USA hosting slate of coffee meetings
  • Port of Everett schedules series of waterfront tours
  • Maersk Line plans Brazil general rate increase
  • Corps of Engineers seeking input on Seattle Seawall upgrade plans
  • Trucking association waiting for FMCSA crash accountability results

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • A tale of two bail-outs
    China and South Korea raise state funds for distressed shipping firms
  • Challenging withholding of consent
    A recent High Court decision offers helpful guidance on the principles to be applied to a commonly used qualification to commercial contracts
  • West of England P&I Club and Gard put members first
    Gard reduces deferred call while West of England celebrates lowest member claims in 10 years
  • NEL trims loss after axing staff
    Greek ferry operator still in the red despite shedding 200 jobs
  • Sub-panamax boxships lose their gloss
    Cascade effect will see smaller tonnage struggle to survive
  • Europe slips 'into deeper recession', warns Global Port Tracker
    First-quarter box import data reveals dip in demand
  • Shipyards' eco designs are a marketing gimmick, say owners
    Builders need the orders but shipping needs no new tonnage, say critics
  • China to liberalise crude oil imports
    Allowing non-state-owned refineries to buy in could boost VLCC demand
  • Diana Containerships prepares for bigger payouts
    Nasdaq-listed owner set to declare $0.30 per share for second quarter
  • Investors out of step over timing
    Posidonia 2012: experts disagree over when to buy into shipping
  • Marco Polo Chapter 11 case heads towards its close
    Banks to repossess six tankers after global settlement approved
  • New bulker port proposed for West Africa
    Exxaro says converting Pointe Noire to handle ore might be too difficult
  • New technologies and shifting trade make the future uncertain
    Posidonia 2012: Wiernicki outlines the factors shaping tomorrow's supply and demand
  • DNV forecasts changing fuel use
    Posidonia 2012: Study flags huge increase in distillate and LNG fuels by 2020
  • Hamburg warned over slowing exports to China
    City state would suffer 'serious negative consequences' from a Chinese economic crisis or policy change, says study
  • Cosco extends olive branch to Vale
    Both sides want to resolve conflicts rather than 'attacking each other', says China Shipowners' Association
  • Platou predicts shipping industry recovery in 2014
    Short-term outlook for bulkers remains poor
  • Harsh lessons
    Companies that do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it
  • Chinese ports' growth rate slows
    Shanghai International Shipping Institute reports cargo throughput and box volumes both weaken in first quarter
  • Sleeping with the enemy
    Shipyard: part of the problem and part of the solution
  • New Russian export scheme leaves aframax brokers guessing
    Ten June cargoes still up in the air in Gulf of Finland
  • Coscon follows Hapag-Lloyd with July Asia-Europe rate rise
    Lines press ahead despite postponed peak-season surcharges
  • TEN and HHI sign LNG pact
    Maria Energy is the most expensive vessel that Greek owner has ordered to date
  • Two become one to launch SEA Europe
    Lobby groups CESA and EMEC agree to merge
  • Shanking? No thanks
    Bankers are a problem not a solution for beleaguered shipping industry
  • Deutsche Post DHL to pay $642m backdated tax
    Bill for additional value added tax covers 12 years' postal services
  • Greek owners ponder refuge options
    Posidonia 2012: Exodus to Vancouver, Dubai, London or Singapore if crisis deepens
  • SCI halts new orders this fiscal year
    India's biggest shipping group consolidates box services
  • Maersk Drilling wins $610m drillship contract
    First of quartet of ultra-deepwater vessels headed to Gulf of Mexico
  • Eidesvik orders its most expensive ship
    Norwegian firm buys $165m Arctic subsea vessel

Fairplayweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Shale gas potential touted
    EXXONMOBIL CEO Rex Tillerson said today that the world should learn from North America's shale gas revolution in exploring unconventional gas resources
  • Liquefaction capacity drives LNG
    STRONG growth in LNG demand is possible because global liquefaction capacity is rising worldwide, said Royal Dutch Shell CEO Peter Voser today

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • US Container Imports Fell 2 Percent in April
    U.S. containerized imports in April fell 2 percent from a year earlier as slowing economic growth reduced demand for consumer...
  • Senate Offers Transport Bill Compromise to House
    Senate leaders have offered a surface transportation bill compromise to House Republicans but Sen. Barbara Boxer is keeping quiet on...
  • Global Port Tracker Forecasts Deeper European Recession
    The slowdown in container volumes handled by ports in northern Europe indicates the continent may be slipping into a deeper...
  • DHS Releases New Canadian Border Security Strategy
    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday released its Northern Border Strategy, which provides a framework for DHS security...
  • Deutsche Post DHL to Pay $645 Million in Back Taxes
    Deutsche Post DHL has been ordered to pay 516 million euros ($645 million) in back taxes to the German government...
  • Echo Global Logistics Buys 'Purple Plum' Brokerage
    Echo Global Logistics acquired the assets of Plum Logistics, a refrigerated truckload freight brokerage in Wakefield, Mass., doing business as...
  • Roadrunner Transportation Acquires CTW Transport
    Roadrunner Transportation Systems strengthened its truckload division by acquiring CTW Transport, a refrigerated food hauler in Peabody, Mass. Cudahy,...
  • Alphaliner: Most Container Lines to See Second Quarter Losses
    The majority of ocean container carriers will lose money in the second quarter following their failure to fully implement rate...
  • FedEx to Retire 24 Aircraft as US Demand Slows
    FedEx plans to retire 24 aircraft and shortened the depreciable life of 54 older aircraft, as the parcel giant works...
  • Transport Corp. of India Profit Up 19 Percent
    Transport Corporation of India said its net profit rose 19 percent year-over-year to $10.8 million on a consolidated basis in...
  • Air Freight Back to Pre-Flood Levels at Thai Gateway
    The Thai economy's key role as a component supplier for electronic and auto sectors has not been diminished following last...
  • Hapag-Lloyd to Hike Rates on Major Trades
    Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a new round of general rate increases on major trade lanes, starting July 1. The...

Containerisation Internationalweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • COSCON plans July 1 price hike
    COSCON is the latest carrier to announce a round of rate increases on the Asia-Europe trade as it looks to raise its prices to more sustainable levels that allow ...
  • Old ships are compromised
    Bertram Rickmers, chairman of Rickmers Holdings, has said that a completely new generation of container vessels is needed and that older ships were less attractive ...
  • CMHI on track
    Despite what is proving to be a lacklustre second quarter, Dr Fu Yuning, chairman of China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI), the Hong Kong listed port ...
  • Daggett accuses Capo of personal attacks
    The stand-off between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) president Harold Daggett and James Capo, chairman and ceo of the United States Maritime ...
  • MCI steps up its reefer production
    MAERSK Container Industry (MCI), which is a leading manufacturer of reefer containers and machinery, has doubled the production of its Star Cool units in a little ...

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Sin City shipper plots seizure
    Vegas gaming giant attempts to arrest containership Bernuth Calypso as it files $1.5m cargo claim in US court.
  • Fairstar fights
    Philip Adkins-led owner puts money where its mouth is as research report dismisses Dockwise takeover bid as 'unfair'.
  • Ex-NITC chief on new course
    Mohammed Souri is busy developing a new shipping venture after a long career heading the Iranian tanker giant.
  • Finding opportunities in troubled waters
    Pain ahead for some but Basil Mavroleon sees opportunities for others particularly in tankers.
  • Swiber hits grand slam
    $830m worth of freshly minted offshore contracts prove Lion City syndicate has entered the big leagues, CEO says.
  • EGLE caught in the crossfire
    Bunker giant targets Eagle Bulk Shipping handymax as fuel feud with charterer Allied Maritime ignites.
  • Bahri bags big finance deal
    The former NSCSA seals $219m shariah-compliant loan to pay for its new con-ros at Hyundai Mipo in Korea.
  • Western Shipyard in the red
    Lithuanian shipbuilder and repairer racks up loss for 2011 despite revenue climbing.
  • Minoan Lines loses more
    Greek ferry company posts worse first-quarter figures as austerity and fuel prices bite.
  • Roll up, roll up...
    Public charged EUR 2 to tour LNG carrier scheduled for demolition at Van Heyghen Recycling in Belgium.
  • Harren hit by funding hitch
    Newbuilding delayed as German firm struggles to raise cash in tight ship finance market.
  • NWS: don't blame us
    Russian owner of cargoship Professor Katsman says alleged Syrian weapons cargo not its responsibility.
  • "Frothy" fuel furore
    Singapore says allegations of cappuccino-like bunkers being supplied are over-exaggerated.
  • ES wins charter deal
    Singapore shipyard finds long-term cover for bunker vessels it has built for its own account in Thailand.
  • LNG is the future
    Costas Fostiropoulos says the Chinese are coming, so it is wise to move to more sophisticated sectors.
  • Ten for TEN
    Nikolas Tsakos tells TradeWinds WebTV that latest LNG carrier order is part of expansion to 10 vessels by 2018.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Data2Logistics talks hurricane season prep
  • Webgility starts e-commerce shipping software
  • PeopleNet appoints new technology head
  • SATO picks Cook for sales VP
  • ILA president accuses USMX of divide and conquer
    "I am very disappointed that you chose to engage in personal attacks against me, the ILA's Chief Labor Negotiator," wrote ILA President Harold Daggett in a letter to James Capo, CEO of the U.S. Maritime Alliance.
  • NYK raises capacity on intra-Asia loop
    The ocean carrier NYK has raised capacity on its weekly Japan to Southeast Asia TWX loop by increasing the size of the vessels by almost 50 percent, from 1,091 TEUs to 1,613 TEUs.
  • Jaxport to examine offer by UAE company
    Jacksonville Port Authority's board of directors has reportedly scheduled a special meeting for Thursday to discuss a proposal by Gulftainer Co. Ltd., based in the United Arab Emirates, to lease port acreage.
  • NYK/Hapag amend LA-Mexico-C.America loop
  • Maersk raises Brazil-to-Americas rates
  • NVOs bear higher rate hikes on TP
  • Roadrunner buys trucker
  • U.S. seeks alternatives to rare earth material supply
    The U.S. Energy Department will invest up to $120 million during the next five years to establish a new Energy Innovation Hub that will focus on developing an effective supply chain for rare earth materials.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 5, 2012
  • Shipping sector calls for innovative ship designs
    Current market environment requires innovative thinking, strategies and investments in R&D to create the foundations for a new generation of shipping infrastructure.
  • Prices soften in Middle East hub
    Still no IFO quotes in Cape Town.
  • Europe bunker prices end seven-day slide
    'Very quiet' market in Hamburg.
  • Bunker supplier seeks arrest of bulker
    Allied Maritime at centre of fresh dispute.
  • Poor Q1 results for Minoan
    'Stabilisation of fuel costs at record high levels has had unfavourable effects.'
  • Airline boss points to shipping as worse polluter
    'If you look at what ships do in terms of CO2 emissions it's incredible,' says managing director of KLM.
  • IFO prices soft in most Asian hubs
    Good avails of bunker fuel in major ports.
  • Bunker supplier seeks 'voluntary wind up'
    Prestige Marine Services is seeking to wind up voluntarily, says largest shareholder.
  • 'Fuel switching' key element in bulk carrier design
    Multiple fuel tanks will allow for 'strategic purchasing of heavy fuel oil, low sulphur fuel and distillates.'
  • Malaysia-Singapore oil operations 'could surpass' Rotterdam
    Malaysia and Singapore could form a hub, similar to the ARA, says Executive Chairman of Dialog.
  • China's SHFE sees 'zero transaction' in fuel oil futures trading
    All eight fuel oil contracts on SHFE failed to attract bidders.
  • July deadline for EU review of Grindrod and Vitol merger
    Vitol will take 50% interest in Cockett's Singapore and South Africa operations after merger.
  • Lower bunker prices helping box carriers margins in Q2
    First quarter operating margin 'worst' for the industry since 2009.
  • Greek shipping firm receives fuel-saving bulk carrier
    The Aquila, equipped with a Mewis Duct, consumes 14% less fuel than similar vessels.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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